We are on our way to the port city of Aurush.
Before leaving earlier, Liliana told me to bring Anri because she might be of help.
I was against it at first because knowing her story and she was just a kid. She will be facing her kidnappers if I bring her along with me. But Lily said she would be a big help and to trust her. In the end I agreed.
Ana left immediately to fetch Anri. She rode a horse and we will meet them on the way.
The other two that was left with me whom Ana introduce as members also of the Elite knights that father has sent to help me. They are Gil and Blythe. Along with Ana they are members of the Elite knights father called Crystals.
There are only 10 members. They are the most loyal and most dangerous among those under him. They can be assassins sending three of them with me. Father is really worried about my situation.
I only know Ana's ability and these two are a mystery.
"I can't believe they are members of Crystal!" Shai exclaimed
I looked at them surprisingly. I can't believe they know about Crystal.
"Oh we learned about it through father. He was trained by a former Crystal member who specializes in fire magic." Shai explained
"Everyone looked up at them you see Father even want to become a member but he was too clumsy to be one also he was the heir of our family so he couldn't."Indie continued
I just nodded at their stories about the Crystal
I only recently found out about this but they know so much more.
What did I do with my life.
"Wait, isn't mother a member?!"
"Oh yeah!! She was, that is how they met"
"What?"
The two continued talking on the ride. About things I don't know about the Crystal.
It was established by the Duke of Winteira long before the guild Celeste was founded.
Former members of the Crystal who preserved the true history of our Kingdom decided to continue on their duty to serving the Kingdom quietly.
I just wanna know about the real history but they still won't tell me. Even these two don't know yet but only a part. All they know is there are things that are not good to be spoken publicly. And they should not trust the history that was written.
All we know is that Crystal members and Celeste guild members know the truth about history and is protecting and preserving it. Keeping the peace of the Kingdom.
Knock...knock..
"Miss, we will be entering the portal now."
"Okay, thank you" we will be entering the portal as a shortcut to Aurush.
Entering a portal is not easy. It can make you feel dizzy sometimes it depends on how far the destination is.
When we arrive we have to wait half a day for the group to arrive at the port.
It gives us time to prepare for their arrival and gather authorities.
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At Aurush...
"Miss" Gil opened the door for us and helped us get off the carriage.
We are at the highest place of Aurush just right outside of the portal.
"We need to take you in a safe place."
What? Are they thinking of handling it on their own.
For what did we come here if we let them took care of the group on their own.
"I will help" I said
"Yes we will! This is what we came here for not to sightsee" Indie added
The two looked at each other then sigh
"But we need you to please be careful. These group are criminals who won't hesitate to kill." Gil
We all nodded
Blythe left to tell about the possibly illegal ship where the people kidnapped will be taken.
I was curious of whom he will contact because it would be hard to inspect all the ships
Just when I was curious Gil spoke "He went to the most powerful person in Aurush."
Then we all looked at him at the same time
"You mean the Admiral?!" Shai shockingly asked
Gil nodded "he was a former member of Crystal"
"Really?!" The two cheeringly asked
The Admiral of the Navy was a former member of Crystal. The more I learned the more amazing the Crystal members are and how much more powerful is my Father the Duke.
I know they are a secret group under the Duke but does the Royal family know about this?
We are walking through the market of the City.
We need to find a place where we will hide to ambush the group.
The sun is already setting. Some people are closing down their stores already and heading home.
"Blythe will be back soon"
"Is it normal for people here to close early?" I asks
"The Knights must have warned them already."
We went to an inn near the docks. That is where we will be meeting Ana and Anri.
"Sister!" Anri yelled as soon as she saw me, she runs towards me.
"Sister?"
"Milady permits her" Ana says to Gil
A little while later Blythe came back with the news that the knights are already inspecting the ships.
"I'm sorry Anri for making you come." I apologize for making this ten year old girl meet her captors
"No it's okay, Ana has explained to me on the way. She said you needed my help so I am willing and gladly to help you, Milady" she said
"What I am confuse about is that how would a little girl help us in finding the criminals" Blythe asks Ana
"Lady Lilian has mentioned something about Anri's ability that would be a big help." She whispered to Blythe
Gil was on the lookout outside.
Shai and Indie are preparing their bows and scythe.
"I can't believe you snuck out Mother's scythe...so much for a goody like you" Shai towards her sister
"What? I have always admired her scythe and this would be my chance to use it. And also I did not say anything about that Bow" Indie pointed to the Bow Shai is polishing
"Father gave me permission to use this"
"In your dreams" Indie added
I was looking for the arrows that Shai would use for the bow but it was nowhere to be found
"Shai you forgot your arrows" I asks
Shai chuckles at my statement.
"Well this bow doesn't need arrows. Come, I'll show you." I then followed her outside and she looked for a target
Once she sees a target an empty bottle of beer standing on top of a barrel. She aims and there comes an arrow appeared out of nowhere a fire arrow formed when she aimed and hit her target.
"See, this has unlimited arrows."
"Unlimited as long as your mana does not drain you." Indie added then she looked at me and said "She just forgot the arrows at home when she stole that from Father's collection. Lucky it was a bow that can also be used without actual arrows but it will drain her mana."
I nodded they have such extraordinary weapons. So those are their parent's.
"So you inherited your mother's wind magic and Shai is fire from your Father?"
"Indeed. Come on let's go"
"I wish I inherited my Mother's" I whispered
"You kidding me?! Yours is the most powerful among us and that is being a Winteira"
I just smiled that makes me a Winteira my magic but if it was a normal one like Mother's then I wouldn't have a problem being accepted
We went back inside the inn. Gil and Blythe are both outside inspecting the area. While Ana is here in the Inn with us.
Ana came closer to Anri and asks if she remembers her captors. Anri replies that she will never forget their faces and voices from the night they stole her from her parents home.
It was now night outside and still no traces of the group coming to Aurush.
"They should have come already. What's taking them so long." Gil said when he entered the inn
It is quiet outside. For the people in the market has already been warned. This place is the only place they will pass by to get to a ship. Unless...
"I heard them!! People crying and yelling" Anri stood up from her seat and went outside
"But where?" We followed her outside searching for the voices she is hearing
We heard nothing but the voices of people nearby and wind passing
She looked to where the mountains are located and pointed she said on that mountain
behind the mountain is a shore and there is a ship.
"Shit, they have another escape route" Blythe blurted
"Well they chose the most dangerous path to not get suspected." Gil replied
On the other side of that mountain the currents are so strong and has large rocks that if you don't know how to use water magic your boat would easily be crushed by waves and the rocks.
Gil talked to the knights nearby and pass on the message
We left the inn as quickly as we can riding horses. Anri was left behind we ask the owner of the inn to take care of her.
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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The photos above is not mine. Got them from google. Also sorry guys I'm not good at giving names haha ✌️😉