'System I wasn't the one who killed the culprit so why did I get the exp?'
[The quest only asked to stop the culprit. No one said anything about you killing him yourself. As soon as the threat disappeared the quest was considered done]
'...' Ed had a stupid look on his face after realizing that what the system said was true. 'Next time I need to make sure I understand the quest first'
Ed was injured and tired so he was sitting down on the ground when his father got to him.
"You've done an excellent job, Ed. If we waited for any longer your brother would have completely under their control."
"I was just lucky I found out. It was harder to find them" It took Ed more time searching for his brother than fighting the enemies.
[If host used the Map he had gotten it would have been easier]
After hearing his system, Ed had a twisted face. 'Why didn't you tell me?'
[You never asked]
Ed's face got even more twisted. His father noticed it and got worried. "Are you okay Ed?!".
"I'm okay father; it's only my injuries" Ed couldn't tell him what was actually wrong, so he just blamed his injuries.
"Then let us return to the castle." Arthur turned back and ordered some disciples to carry Ed and Griffin back to the castle for healing. However, when the disciples got closer to Ed, Raikou got in their way and put Ed on his back. He wasn't as injured as Ed and it looked like he didn't trust anyone with his partner.
Ed didn't forget to check on the orphan who saved him but didn't find him around. He probably left as soon as Arthur got to the scene. Ed wouldn't forget his help would help him when he finds him.
When Ed and the rest got to the castle they were immediately checked upon by doctors. They wounds were bandaged and Arthur gave them pills to help them with their treatment.
Ed and Griffin were now alone since Raikou left to sleep in Ed's room.
"Thank you, Griffin, if you didn't come to help I wouldn't have survived" Ed was grateful for Griffin's assistance.
"Do not say that young master, as a disciple of the sect and as a citizen of this country, it is my duty to help the royal family."
"No, I need to thank you and apologize to you. When I met you last time I felt caution against you. So I presumed you were an enemy at first and even doubted you when this incident happened"
"... Then I need to apologize to you as well. The caution you felt toward me was probably because of my jealousy. As expected I couldn't hide that from you."
"Why would you be jealous of me when you are the number one disciple?" Ed couldn't understand Griffin's thoughts. "I was always bedridden".
"It is precisely because of that. I always had to work hard, and I thought you who had everything didn't need to work at all. But today I clearly was mistaken, the power you showed was beyond anything someone who didn't work could achieve!" Griffin regretted the image he imposed on Ed.
'Well you aren't wrong exactly... the previous prince didn't work at all. But he was bedridden so it wasn't all sunshine and roses.'
"Then let us thank each other only and not apologize!"
"Agreed" Ed and Griffin's relationship would be better from today onward.
Ed spent two days recovering. After that, he went to his father to discuss the incident.
"So Ed, tell me how did you find out your brother was being controlled?"
"These eyes allow me to see Qi. When I saw Eric's Qi the other day it was disturbed so I thought something was wrong with him. I looked for him at the sect and found him with those 3. When I activated my eyes a 2nd time, I could see through the man's illusions so I thought he was using them to control Eric." Ed told Arthur and even showed him the Sharingan.
Arthur had seen the Sharingan before during the spar with Ed so he wasn't surprised at first, but after hearing its abilities he was stunned.
"How is Eric father?" Ed hadn't seen Eric since he knocked him out.
"He is okay. He is not being controlled anymore but I would like for you to check up on him again just to be safe."
"Okay father" Ed was relieved his brother was okay.
"By the way father, why did they target Eric?" Ed wanted to know why his brother was targeted.
"All of the culprits were killed but I can guess their objective. They probably wanted to control Eric before he got stronger so they could control the country when he... becomes king" Arthur hesitated at first but decided to tell Ed the truth.
Ed understood as well. He was bedridden for all his life, so although he was the eldest, he couldn't become king. And now even though he was getting stronger it was already announced that Eric was next in line so it couldn't be changed or else they would lose face.
"This time it was my fault. I let them get all the way inside the country, they even targeted my family!" Arthur was blaming himself for his negligence.
"We stopped them and that's what matters father." Ed consoled his father the best way he could.
"Indeed. Leonard should be back with the sect elders so security should be increased in the country"
Ed now understood why there were no elders in the sect when he fought the illusion man.
"When will he back? And where were they?" Ed was curious about the general's absence.
"They should be back in two days. They were in a neighboring country trying to establish diplomatic relationships with them." Arthur answered Ed's questions; he had nothing to hide from his son.
"Then I will take my leave." After finishing his talk father Ed prepared to leave.
"Wait Ed take this." Arthur put two pouched on his desk. One was a lot bigger than the other.
"This one has 1000 gold coins from the bear you killed the other day, while this one had 5000 gold coins for killing the man" Arthur didn't forget to give rewards for his son.
"Then I will take the 1000 gold coins only for the other pouch please give it to Griffin he helped after all" Ed didn't forget his friend, Griffin's share.
"The rewards was 10.000 gold coins at first but 5000 was given to Griffin, I knew you would want to share it" Arthur indeed knew Ed's personality well.
"In that case, I want to buy something from you, father with this money" Ed was smirking as if remembering something nice.
"What is it?" Arthur asked his son.
After reaching an agreement with his father, Ed left the castle with Becky to search for a certain individual.
Ed got some rewards for all his work!
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Ed got on a carriage and asked Becky to drive around town. He didn't tell her the reason but she obeyed anyway.
Ed didn't forget to use the map this time. After opening it he could see most of the city, he could also see the people as colored dots. Blue ones were neutral while green ones were friendly. 'I guess red ones would be enemies'
Ed could see a lot of green dots in the castle while only one was in the sect. He guessed that would be his family and the staff there, while the sect one would be his brother training.
He surveyed the map a bit more and noticed a green dot not too from him and felt that would be his target. He told Becky the directions and summoned Suika to pass time.
"Suu..." Suika was sad because Ed didn't summon her for a while now.
"Sorry Suika but the enemy this time was very dangerous and I didn't want you to get hurt" Ed tried to cheer her up. It didn't take long for her to forgive him and then jumped up on Raikou's head.
The trio passed their time laughing until Ed noticed he was at his destination.
"You can stop here Becky" Ed informed Becky and got down from the carriage. The surrounding people looked shocked to see a noble in this district. It was the slums.
Ed made his way toward his target and spoke. "Hey there, won't you tell me your name" Ed smiled.
It was the orphan who saved Ed.
"My name is Oliver sir" Ed finally knew the name. Oliver was very polite, clearing knowing not to offend a noble.
"Well then Oliver, I came here with an apology, and a thanks and a proposal." Ed kept his smile while chatting with Oliver. The latter was shocked but didn't react much.
"First I would like to apologize for what my brother did. He was sick and I hope you don't blame him or hate him. Although I'm guessing you forgave him since you saved me the other day".
Oliver kept listening and didn't interrupt Ed. "Second I would like to thank you for saving me. Hadn't you been there, I would probably be dead already." Ed thanked him in the most sincere way possible.
"... You saved me as well when you gave me those pills. I live in the slums so I would have probably died with my wounds. I just paid back my debt" Oliver looked Ed straight in the eyes and answered him.
"That was already because of my brother so I had to do something. So I want you to accept my thanks" Oliver kept quiet and nodded.
"As for the proposal. Let's keep that waiting for a while, follow me." Ed moved and asked Oliver to follow him. He did as he was told and got in the carriage.
"Becky take us to the market" Ed decided on his destination.
When Oliver got on the carriage he got scared because of Raikou and Suika and backed away. Ed caught him and told him not to worry. So he sat down and started chatting with Ed.
"Why don't you tell me about yourself a bit?"
"I'm 12 years old" It was 1 year younger than what Ed estimated before.
"Anything more?" Ed smiled wryly at the short answer Oliver gave him.
"I came to this country after my mother died" Oliver's expression didn't change.
"I see... Sorry for making you remember something you want to forget.
"..." Oliver was quiet and didn't answer him.
"What about your father?"
"Never knew him" Simple answers for simple questions.
The mood in the carriage was getting heavy when suddenly. "Young master we are here" Becky informed Ed that they reached their destination.
'Nice save Becky!' Ed thanked Becky in his heart.
"Let us go eat" Ed informed them and got down from the carriage. "Becky you as well" Becky had intended to stay behind when Ed surprised her.
"Young master I canno-" As Becky wanted to speak Ed stopped her. "Just come along it's my treat. You can even consider it an order" Becky soon followed after him.
Ed stopped before long at a shop where an old man was cooking.
"Old man is your food delicious?" Ed spoke jokingly.
"Of course it is!! It's my joy and pride!" The old man answered as if he was talking about his child.
"Then let us order!" Ed ordered some skewers for him and Suika and got a steak for Raikou. Oliver ordered many things after hesitating at first. His hunger got the better of him.
Becky didn't want to order at first but Ed ordered some skewers for her as well.
The group finished their food. "Old man your food is really good! I'll be frequenting a lot here!" All of them enjoyed their food and the old man didn't mind serving a wolf, a slime, and an orphan so he gained Ed's respect.
"Sure! If you become a regular I'll even give you a discount!" The old man was friendly and seemed like he liked Ed. Although he probably had no idea Ed was Arthur's son which meant he genuinely liked him.
The group got back to the carriage. Ed then started speaking to Oliver.
"Oliver about the proposal I mentioned earlier. Would you like to become a disciple of our sect?" Ed surprised Oliver who looked like his eyes bulged out.
"I want to get stronger. But I don't want to be given strength as a pity."
"It is not pity. When you attacked the man before, you threw the rock from so far away. This meant you have both accuracy and strength" Ed explained his reasoning to Oliver.
"But my mom taught me not to accept anything without paying back. I have no money to give you." Oliver closed his eyes looking dejected.
"Then get strong enough to protect us. Get strong enough so you can save people. Get strong enough so you can pay me back!" Ed was passionate when talking.
Oliver opened his eyes and looked at Ed.
"So promise me this Oliver. Promise me you'll get strong enough to protect those you care about!" Ed looked back at him and smiled.
Oliver nodded his head and started crying. It was the first time someone trusted him after his mother died.
"Becky, take us to the castle" It was time to return.
Hello everyone we finally know the orphan's name.
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