Chapter 88: Final Trials Part 22- Destination reached, Disturbances
As everything was sorted everyone said their prayers for other's sake and said their goodbyes to the Palace staff and other close personals who were close by with each other as the trip was bound to take them a while to get to then there's the possibility of delay and getting back which too was bound to cost them a fair bit of time.
"Haha son, why don't we stay for a while ? You should consider it for a while maybe you'll meet your fared love in there." Edwin asked his son pushing forward once more.
"No thanks I doubt I'll ever meet any romance which will be persuaded by me myself, while being sane." Zash said smiling as he sat on his Carriage feeling the brushing wind sweeping past him.
The faces of the people present twitched in irritation just by hearing their young Prince's remarks.
Such condacendigness to not desire a lover even they pursued a lover but as fate would have it unfortunate circumstances shrouded their chance from obtaining love yet this was the first time they had seen someone personally prefer to avoid such scenarios.
While they understood that Zash's mentality was different from them as their prince while had just woken up mere 5 months ago he had a personality of a Wise Saint and a Healthy body of a Young Teen as such people failed to understand what he was getting at.
"Say Epis is- is this some kind of prophecy ?" Havier couldn't help but ask doubtfully.
"Mhm yes in a way that's all I saw before my Ascending I won't have a lover in this world. And before you ask anything else that's what I saw when I became a Saint a month ago, here I'll show you." As soon as these words were said Zash used his powers to collect paint from his carriage which was solely there for entertainment purposes and made it float in the air as it expanded and contracted
The paint solidified in the form of a younger Epis a month prior stunning everyone present as they listened and watched everything with their eyes pierced at the marvel their Prince was creating along with his claim to making a prophecy.
Infront of everyone's eyes the painting hovering in the air changed once again playing in the sequence as it had on that very date a month prior when he was blessed by those Saintly Golden Whisks and showed everything without hiding as Zash simply didn't cared enough to hide those small details as everyone watching marvelled the Portals and looked at the Saintly Monsters and Holy Beasts and Titans alike everyone got on their knees Edwin and Havier including the only one resisting the sensation was Estr as he stayed on his knees resisting the urge to bow down.
'what's wrong with them ?' Zash looked confused as he was just showing them the drawings of those Beasts and didn't put any pressure at all so he didn't understand why the people were so fearful as if under a mental submitting themselves before the painting and dispelled the paintings and seperate and collected the paint and went towards each affected person.
"Seriously I never imagined I'd see such Rare Holy Beasts with my own Etes in this lifetime." Havier said while everyone agreed as she looked at Zash strangely and continued to say
"That was Mental Suppression from seeing a Holy Being for the first time each such beast or God too have a Certain amount of Charm to themselves and ordinary mortals like us cannot oppose such said charm those that can even put some effort Against that said charm or even against their reflection or Painting can be said to be in a league of his own, if he's able to develop himself, given enough time he too will have chance to surpass such Beings that is to say Epis you and Estr are really blessed."
She continued to explain how much of a Monster these two brothers were while one lacked behind the other he was still a Monster in his own right and wasn't to be underestimated and as seeing as how much Estr loved her she too wished to keep his confidence up, so she threw more inspirational words in of course what she said was true but there was still some overeating there but that wasn't caught by anyone as they were currently marveling their Young Prince's Prophecy.
If he was to Ascend will magic return to their world ? When will that happen ? Will prince take them with him ? Is Prince a God incarnate ? Will he became transcend Gods ? Questions loomed over everyone's mind but they were left in dismay when they heard Zash speak as he too noticed their stares and as if looked in their curious minds.
"Just so you know I didn't get much ideas just a few Visions here and there, other than that I don't like visions personally they're a mess in all honesty, they just act as a reason for worrying hmm so yeah let's get going and don't worry about delays and problem on the road I'll make sure we have a smooth journey, also I'll be quite selfish during this trip for I need a few ideas to draw some scenic views or paint a few things here and there so 1 week is all I need to get out." Zash said giddily and then laid silently on the roof of the carriage as everyone just looked at eachother and went on doing their works trying not to think too deeply and went on their way.
Havier and Estr took the 2 ms carriage while Edwin stayed in the 3rd one 4th & 5 the Carriages and a few extra Guard Personnels Riding on horses protected the carriages from behind while the First Carriage was solely for Epis (Zash's) use as for appointing some guards for him, it was an insult to even say such words out loud yet Edwin still suggested it out of goodwill in the end Zash was appointed with 6 Silver Guards and ironically Zash's side was by far the safest place they could find to stay besides, of course everyone was safe due to Hausa and Benedrict but even they couldn't compare to Zash who after his promotion to a Saint along with his new MAGUS and other Divine Powers was simply way beyond their League even in Ancient Era no God can compare to Zash for the group to stay besides him was a blessing in itself.
Some might claim to be saint, some might claim to have seen one, some might claim to have served them but what about their abnormal Prince !? They had Literally watched him transform into a MAGUS then a Saint and then a Divine Being blessed by Holy beings but unlike how might expect such an entity to behave,
most of the time he could be spotted laying on the rooftops looking at the land and skies whenever they reached a deserted passing location Epis could be spotted floating around in the air watching the view from high grounds and offering everyone a chance to fly ever so often, so much so that on the first day Epis and Estr started Swordfighting in the skies as Zash made genius uses of his Abilities and progressed with fighting in the Ari as Benedrict and Hausa along with other fearless Personnels soon joining in and improving over time.
Honestly they felt like they had been living a life of joke as the progress and development they had made in a few months alongside their younger Prince had already overshadowed their decades long worth of efforts and while they were glad and giddy with joy a part of regret still lingered there a 'regret' that Epis woke up after such a long time if he had woken up a few years prior what would had become of them and their Empire even ?! Just imagining it made them quiver.
Edwin too started to fly in the air after his son offered him at first he was scared witless but in due time he too adjusted and started to feel joy with being in the air marveling at the same feeling Bird's felt.
On the very first Night of their weekend long travel Zash, Edwin and guards huddled together as Zash created a Freezing done alongside the campfire which had them all huddled together in their blankets as they relaxed they talked, shared their stories, personal life based ones and Scary ones as well as by everyone including Havier who too shared some of her traveling tales from time to time as they drink and ate pleasantly around the campfire only the warmth from the campfire loomed around as Zash made the smoke directly rise up in the air only making the heat available for all and waited for everyone else to sleep before going to sleep himself after doing a routine check up and setting up traps and alarms just in case.
This continued onwards for a total of the next 6 days as whenever a problem occured Zash would take care of it in a few instances, broken Cart wheels, Fixed, Someone got sick ? He's cured at the end of the day, Road is muddy and couldn't be passed ? Zash flee the entire Caravan along with carriages and the people who sat within it had never ever felt more comfortable. Thrice the Caravan met up with bandits on the way along with spies watching over the perimetere while the spies were spared if they were deemed to be spared by Zash who would knock them unconscious before they even knew what went wrong and decide on how to deal with them while every single bandit and Killer taking shelter in the deep woods Living off stolen goods and exploiting common Travelers wasn't spared by Zash and was slain just as quickly. Quickly freeing some captors Zash gave them some weapons and money, allowed them to be sheltered for a while and dropped them off near a small village or town in the route. If food got scarce Zash would hunt Wild board and birds, eggs and fruits of all kinds were on the table with Zash and havier besides the group, anything unsafe was thrown right off the table.
Overall everyone had a fun and relaxing time hunting, training and enjoying themselves this was the final night as everyone ate away some wild Grilled & Fried Chicken and rice along with some chicken soup for siders Zash had fried some wild herbs and vegetables for everyone to chow down on later and covered the fresh vegetables for now. They were enjoying the good life free of worry and troubles relaxing under sunshine and rainbows.
"Wow this week passed by so quickly~ it was so fun while it lasted~ munch*" Havier said eating her share of chicken's tender yet rough meat rubbing her belly she relished the flavour, wishing to eat some more. While ever so glad about her decision to join the Ironhearts on their journey.
"Sure say Havi how about we do this later, when we have time ?" Estr said while the group listened to their conversation yet said nothing and promoted this budding love their First Prince got hold of and wished him the best of luck.
Burp*
"Ah excuse me, sorry for ruining the mood, ahaha I too suggest we go out like this time to time spending some time with just us bunch free from our worries, this trip was so relaxing~." Edwin said excusing himself and looked at the starry sky which seemed to shine brighter than ever feeling the colours of life returning in his eyes he fully wanted such times to last forever,
His only regret being that his wife wasn't by his side to experience it with him.
"Sure thing father we still have some time after this Ball, I'm sad for the Sales manager and Diplomats at our vastly they must've gotten busy, I can surely expect some heaps of paperwork when I'm back." Zash said chowing down on some vegetables and drank some water he had made by condensing it through the air and chilled it enough to go just right with the hot and crispy chicken, the food combinations derived from Zash were Heavenly so much so that the term Mouthwatering was an Understatement making people ask for Seconds and Thirds the group stayed made jokes without much care for their social standing and acted as friends and had fun sleeping after 3-4 AM by far the longest they had stayed awake some grownups even became drunk along with Estr and Havier due to their age but Havier being a light drinker was soon guider by Estr to calm her and watch over her as she was looked after sleeping besides him Zash smiled slyly giving Estr the sly smile how could he not understand his brother's stare and wanted to smack him but unable to move Estr just shifted his point of focus and turned towards his love and slept looking towards her without a care as his little brother was more than capable enough to guard them all together if someone said otherwise even if that person is a God he'd slap the S**T out of em.
As night passed along everyone woke up and cleaned themselves and cleared the surrounding burying trash and reusing the edible leftover stuff Zash had left over the night and prepared it for everyone as breakfast which was similarly delicious as it was perfect for their taste buds to adjust to in the bright morning and once again following through with their routine from 6 days constantly they prepared to head towards the Big Mountain in sight.
"Say father why haven't we seen any other Caravans besides is ?" Epis asked staying upside down on the carriage and asked Edwin
Edwin didn't know how to answer and said " shouldn't you be thanked for that ?! Just look at you we haven't came across any major hurdles on the way also most of the travel routes meet on the other side which we needn't be bothered by, also some lazy sleazebags just prepare to come late... Simple fools adding a sense of mystery to themselves."
"Oh. Then shouldn't we wait as well arriving so soon wouldn't that be overly necessary ?" Estr asked concerned.
"Well don't worry big Brother~ anyhow I certainly don't care What anyone thinks about me." Epis said.
"Little brother that's all easier said than done you see when one's under the limelight not everyone can act naturally." Estr said.
"Oh, sorry let me rephrase myself I Don't Give a Da** about what others think about me and so shouldn't you, they have their opinions and I have mine, I will never back down from doing the right thing fitting up to my morals if situations arise when I am forced to choose my morals aside from the date of the world is choose to destroy the said world." Zash said unblinking
"I understand the principles behind things and while my words might sound massaginistic to you they are the principles I live by, for example if any random stranger on the streets somehow files the entire populace to stand against the one you love for some bullc*ap argument would you stop loving her ?" Zash asked making Estr and Edwin see Epis in a new light.
"Also not every fool can be suitable to become a ruler, if such fools does become a ruler only a Journey Full of Regrets await him in the end and no one knows one's struggles other than himself" Zash sighed while saying.
"Similarly I know enough about the world and the boundaries I should act within and anyone who surpasses my boundaries and tries to spout any bullsh*t simply doesn't deserves to have my attention on him. To me that's just how it is for me. Quite honestly I urge big brother to learn from me as well, I'll make a few notes for you in future just in case.
Zash said smiling towards the stoned Estr while he understood all the valid reasonings behind Zash's words yet still he couldn't find a refutable excuse in his words as Zash would simply add more unrefutable words and so Estr could only pipe down and take note from his little brother and continued to be amazed at his psychological growth which had far surpassed the knowledge of any reputable scholar in the field.
"Seriously where do you come up with such stuff.?" Estr asked looking towards Epis quite fond of his little brother.
"You already know it I'm not sure myself." Saying so Zash dismissed the topic and continued to say some more stuff while Edwin looked happily towards his Sons and could see how happy in love Havier and Estr were and how Epis was cheering on for them, Edwin could already see his Eldest son's marriage at hand and other than Havier's body being a bit immature, comparable to a 17-18 year old teen he too had his concerns due to the age difference and the future worries that might plague them in due time, concerned how they might turn out the same as he & his wife turned out to be he looked quite worried but after a quick talk with Zash he wasn't worried anymore as Zash disseapated most of his worries with valid reasonings and told him to remain expectfully hopeful towards future.
As such both the Father and Son had started taking a lesson in a thing or two from Zash leading to increase in their mature growth as far as the aspect of thinking was concerned.
"There it is !" The Carriage Driver exclaimed as Zash too excitedly looked ahead and after a moment of passing behind the thick wide tree stumps a huge mountain appeared in their view as their caravans moved closer and closer the Giant Mountain which held a city within came into view decorated with all sorts of plants and trees of varying colours the Mountain side city looked quite Beautiful.
"How I miss this place. Children you see I and your Mother too met in this very City this place has been around since the Ancient Era similar to our palace. This place is called 'LastAspire Hilltop' this place isn't available for anyone to visit only Royalties can come and go as they please, but this place isn't controlled by the Royals or Churches either, this place is ruled by the 10 Great families that had been established here since it's founding and similar to us they still exists since the Ancient Era."
Edwin continued to say on and on while the people continued to listen pleasantly as this was the most heartedly he was talking to them in a while so of course everyone talked till they reached the gates of the City connecting the Mountain Top city from the lower boundaries without much of a hassle.
The only bother being Zash's attitude as he was mistaken for a thief by the Guards on the Mountainous Boundaries and there was some quarrel but ultimately there was no conflict with Zash being given a warning and told to act like a Royal with a cunning glare by the old Lady who was in charge of handling this stuff.
The Guards and Epis's family members didn't step out of the boundaries and watched the show unfold praying for the old woman mustering every bit of faith and praying to whatever God they believed in for Zash to not create a scene with sweaty foreheads their prayers were answered as Zash didn't do much and just ignored them all continuing to chow down on some of his own Chocolates and looking around here and there
The only reason Zash left the old woman aside was she was just doing her duties and as she did anything out of the line and simply spoke for his own good Zash let it go and didn't get bothered by it in the slightest, continuing to do whatever he liked, even if she stepped out of the line Zash wouldn't kill her just a slap and that'd be the end of it, for a Immortal like him, to be told how to act he didn't want to be bothered by these stupid stuff and waste much of his precious time there which could be very well spent on things of his interests.
So there sat Zash a bit annoyed due to not being able to fly as he jumped here and there tried foods and Beverages the city had to offer along with visiting a certain focal points the royalties wish for acting like a child which now didn't suite his built as a 16-17 year old teen a slight bit younger than Havier still he anyone who knew Zash knew that Zash wasn't to be blamed for it as he was still a child at heart that too just 5 months old at that.
Seeing his unchanged attitude in front of the public and how he didn't cared for anyone's opinions just as he said to them previously. He simply did whatever he wanted to do which in turn made them quite joyful as he had absolute freedom over whatever he wished to do making them all giddy with joy seeing their prince in the limelight like a normal teen aside from Zash's everyday insane stunts this was much more to their liking that's for sure.
Making their way towards their own Reserved Mansion they parked and said their welcomes to the Staffing Manager at the Mansion as such Managers were chosen specifically and tasked with checking up and maintaining the property while the owners were absent and while the Mountainous City didn't belong to any outsider force the Castles and Mansion's available within were up for taking from which 1 Big Palace and a Medium sided Fort along with the specific Mansion Zash stayed at was Crystal Heart Empire's Property along with other major and minor stuff as they held a lot of properties in seemingly every location especially due to their long generational History.
Needless to say Money wasn't a Issue for them as even A Big Empire might get on their knees to get their hands on any properties on top of the Mountains bit the returns were still debatable as the standard of living and the quality of life here were simply better than Living in a Big Castles or Mansions at their own Kingdoms and Empires.
Zash said his piece of mind and introduced himself and got prepared to go out, after a quick dip in the bathtub he quickly got prepared using his powers to heat up he dried his hairs using wind and Heat Elements, changing into his new clothes Zash was ready to go out.
"Father, Brother, Teacher, I'll be out till afternoon, you don't need to look for me I remember our Mansion's location and I also somewhat remember our Fort and Palace's location if I do forget I'll just ask for directions." Zash said smiling and took a few Hundred Platinum Coins along with Paper Currency equivalent to anywhere between 200-350 K Platinum Coins worth on him ready to head out and enjoy himself.
"Sure son Have fun." Edwin.=_=
"Have fun Epis." Havier ^_^
"Little Brother just don't create a scene ok ?" ;-)
"My Prince please spare any ignorant lad out there also please don't kill anyone here :-|
"It's isn't easy to cover up tracks here" Benedrict- Hausa added in (TT)
The butler's and Maids along with the Mansion's supervisors came in a moment later watching their new Prince Leaving the Mansion pestering them to answer if it was really ok to let him go without any security and so on.
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Hearing their questions Edwin just said this.
"You'll understand why it's best to not be concerned with waht our little Epis does in due time" saying so Edwin turned and Grinned Evilly and just stopped there while the guards & attendees knowing Epis's habits wanted to say like SO MUCH MORE but they just held it in.
The Guards had a disdainful attitude towards them since the moment they even mentioned the Ned to guard their younger Prince a suitable Guard for him !? Go die and Find the God suitable enough to take you up on that stupid offer ! His feats alone God's couldn't Replicate if they wished to it's a insult for a Guard to be around Epis.
For very well they might guard a Beggar as that was more Worthy object needing guarding than the abomination that was Their own Little Prince Epis.
Estr just sighed and turned towards the Mansion's Personnel's telling them to " Prepare Themselves."
Making them even more confused like wasn't their Little Prince Asleep for like. 10 Years straight how is he looking like 17 years old and why aren't they putting efforts to guard the prince and what's up with their Emperor's and Prince Estr's changed attitudes ? Who was this girl clinging onto Pince Estr !? A new Queen !? What Even was Going on !? What had transpired since Prince Epis's Awakening !? Needless to say the Mansion's staff were up and turned confused about everything.
On the streets Zash turned left and right going to shops his first raid was made on the Blacksmiths shop picking up every bit of Treasured Minerals and Geodes alongside picking up weapons of Semi decent quality and wanted to reforge them himself.
Funnily enough Zash had just emptied More than Half of the Entire shop and while the salesperson doubted his words Zash paid in full and as the stuff he baught was so much just preparing to transport it would be a hassle so Zash paid some more to rent a Carriage for transportation purposes and warned them saying this.
Feeling the peering eyes looking towards his direct Zash didn't wish to be held down by small obstacles and so he turned and shouted.
"Anyone who has a death wish can try to follow me, if you have the guts you can earn all of my money or you can very well see yourself floating in the sewers this very same night !" Saying so Zash's voice echoed before it diseappearared and Zash got out.
Only the experienced ones understood and Felt the Sharp Aura of Bloodlust lingering in the Air around them making a menial tasks like breathing difficult and mostly all customers here for weapons were experienced in such ways they understood the "Threat to Life" such a person posed ! And everyone backed out only leaving the fools aside while the Clerk's and Salesforce prepared whether Zash had paid for and wanted to be done with it.
"No it cannot be ! It's the same !" The same old man who had a previous encounter with Zash in the Auction House recognized the Bloodlust to be exactly the same even the Way he spoke along with his overwhelming demanour indicated that it was the same person but miraculously he had grown up in Just a span of few months and not at all bothered to hide his face uncaring as he can be.
That uncaring attitude gave him shivers down his spine as that was a clear indication that the figure in question was quite young and A Threat to all of his Enemies for such a figure to not bother with hiding himself only meant that he she wasn't afraid of anyone which might sound Crazy but even He Himself who was considered Crazy wouldn't go on not to mention make a scene in This Place which maintains a high ground even amongst Kings and Emperors yet the Aura of Ruler the teen emitted surpassed everything known to him.
In Zash's presence he wasn't anything special just a random pawn barely of any use.
"What's wrong ?"
The companions awaiting him asked in confusion while they were stunned by the Zash's Attitude and Words as he left things soon returned to normal and they noticed the scarfaced man being distracted for the first time.
"It's the same guy I met that day..." And continued to explain his piece.
"Impossible ! How can someone grown so much in a span of a few months !? Is he a plant !? The second man questioned the scarfaced man.
"I don't know but our plans need to be on hold I might be called Crazy but I am not looking to die a Meaningless Despairing Death just yet. So I'm sorry but I have to turn you down." Holding his cup of beverage he seemed quite shaken clenching his teeth and gums in annoyance.
"You can't be serious !" The first man said.
"You cannot back out !" Said the second Man.
"Oh you bet I will and I suggest you to stop whatever you are doing yourself, wanna know why ? I thought I knew about Horror before meeting that Monstrous Teen but now that he's grown up in a span of few months I'm Guaranteed to say Neither me nor any amount of Kingdoms are his enemies, Mark my words anyone who goes against him while Die. So do your best I'll be joining his side as well I very much prefer staying alive." He then tossed a silver coin which continued to spin in it's place while the scarfaced man had diseappearared and was nowhere to be seen.
Both the men didn't knew what to do as this occurance had thrown a wrench in their plans.
Zash meanwhile didn't cared about much and continued his shopping spree collecting all sorts of Plants and Herbs along with paying for them to write down specific caring methods for each of the said plants, buying seeds and exotic animals of all kinds no animals were left as Zash planned on releasing them later on, and keep a few which he liked and train them.
On his way he even came across a manual labor camp which while darted off closer towards slaver than any other instance as the shop categorised the people in debt according to their talents and place them under supervision and use them for manual labor till their debts are paid, of course there were downsides but it wasn't like the people were slaves completely as, as soon as their debts were paid by say working in a Ore Mine or Working as cleaners or Workers in a mansion they could very well find opportunities and prove themselves to those around who will then use their talents to a much better direction so it wasn't all bad but it still had some flaws but that was seemingly the best this world could offer even in such prosperous City such things still didn't changed and people still needed care and many a times Mountainous obstacles stood in their ways as there was little regards for a Human Life when there's already spare available in case one is disposed off of.
Zash's lighted moon soon turned dark seeing such scenes as he went towards a high tower and looked around him even such a beautiful place carried a charred sense of humour where weak are the prey of the one's in power just like the laws of jungle and seemingly this world didn't changed one bit since ancient times and the major factors it be blamed for was Human stupidly.
Smirking to himself he appreciated to sour yet delightful mood and decided to do something to change this world for the better in due time.
Looking towards his money stack Zash sighed as only about a quarter of money was left on him.
Spotting movements all around him Zash could perceive the people approach him from all sides who were tailing him from start, which were the exact reason Zash had come to this place in the first place.
"So kid kindly share some of your stuff with us." A sleazy looking man said turning towards Zash as more and more people approached him from all sides.
"Come on kid don't make it hard on yourself, we can't kill in the City's wall but we can make you wish you were dead." Another guy said seemingly the leader of the thugs on the other side.
"Shut up I don't take kindly to threats, especially from dead People." Zash said without turning around continuing to appreciate the view
"Oh trying to be funny are ya kid ? Let's see if you continue to be like that without an arm or leg." The first thing said laughingly.
"Oh sure~ I'd like to see you try but do note that once you make a move Against me you all must die." Zash spoke in a slight tone neither too soft nor too loud yet it could be heard by everyone.
But Zash's words weren't empty threats as the thugs moved closer continuing to get closer indicating their perceiverence Zash just lifted his left thigh up, moments later numerous Thin Razor Sharp Throwing Knifes started to float around him, each Knife for one person Zash didn't have anything a chance to make a sound and killed them by jabbing them in the skill while those that tried to resist were killed more ruthlessly as Zash jabbed the Knifes in their throats towards their brain as the were left in agony without being able to move or scream or make a sound dying a horrifying death and Zash wasn't concerned still looking forward as the light Sundays from the morning sun mixed with the atmospheric moisture it was just perfect for staying out for sun bathing the sun rays neither too hot or too cold on the skin it was just perfect, if not for the smell of fresh blood oozing from the piles of corpses surrounding Zash it would surely be better but Zash remained unbothered by it till the end and moved away while making a slight jesture by his finger to follow him and retrieved the Knifes form the victims bodies and disposed of those that had breaker as that was their intended purpose.
"A young Man especially from a seemingly well off family should be quite humble no ?" A figure asked and revealed himself as it was the same scarfaced man.
"Oh don't worry their Auras were quite tainted already they failed my test, if any of them had fled or offer to help if let them live, but as none did so I'd best kill these trashes myself. The world doesn't needs such individuals." Zash said his words stunning the scarfaced man as he looked a bit closer towards him.
"Why the long face I had sensed your aura In the Auction House 2 Months ago, I left you alone and you seem like the smart kind so why are you tailing me hmm ?" Zash asked while putting a slight pressure on him making the scarfaced man sweat and shiver and made him lost in a dilemma as he tried to find the right answer which might not get him killed.
"I figured so much I want to propose an offer" the scarfaced man said looking serious
"Well say your piece." Zash took him up the offer
"I want to work for you, I can provide useful information regarding the stuff happening in the backgrounds and and." Wishing to say some more Zash raised his hand indicating for him to stop and he stopped just then.
"I currently don't need any help for now nor do I want to make connections around, and as we are fated enough I'll tell you this the world is soon going to change, stay prepared and help out humanity wherever you can as, at the time I wouldn't be around and I doubt my actions against a few Empires will help especially when I might just end up destroying a few of them." Zash blurted things out so casually and as final reminders said this.
"Well anyways I'll call you when I have a job for you as for now just try and stay prepared. Oh and if your close ones are Enemies with My Crystal Heart Empire they will die also I have a few more things to do so if you'll excuse me." Excusing himself Zash went on his own way Leaving the scarfaced man as a few Guards on petrol approached the spot they saw a pile of dead bodies and a man in a trance stones unmoving from his place they shouted which made him wake up and let to a cat and mouse chase between the Petroling Knights and the Scarfaced man.
Zash meanwhile had returned with a bunch of stuff and lots of additional carriages behind him.
Sorting stuff out Zash gave instructions to specific guards on transporting various stuff and how to release the animals they were captured and gave the plants and Medicines to the Herbalist working in the Mansion and as the quantity and quality of such stuff was just absurdly high a few more helpers had to be braught in and assigned to watch over certain things.
The Mansion could said to be the most rowdiest it had ever been since it's construction.
Epis's family expected this much at least from him and everyone helped out wherever they could.
"Say Father I remember you saying that this Mountain City isn't owned by Empires but how does own Kingdoms owes such a huge portion from it ?" Epis asked the obvious curiously
"Oh that's thanks to the Heritage our Empire shares also it should be obvious but our Last names are taken from the main family which in turn was from your Mother Juliana Ironheart, I was fateful enough to have an encounter with her in This very city and as I'm one of the top 3 amongst the 10 Grand Families having control over this City I easily fit the criteria but yes as I abandoned my family for persuing my love I became quite distant from this place but not so much...." Explaining his situation he started remembering his past and soon got out of his trance and looked towards Epis and Estr who had just gotten there along with Havier in the back peeking their heads over
Edwin rubbed his head and seemingly decided on something and finally said.
"Ok after tomorrow we should go meet my Parents and My siblings I also have a Younger sister and a Twin brother so you'll be meeting your uncle and aunt for the first time, you better behave." Edwin said coughing clearly indicating for his Youngest Son to mind things the most.
To which Zash just smiled slightly and nodded which gave the bunch sighed with some assurance.
The next morning everyone went with Edwin in the lead describing his childhood in the Mountains and some of his friends and planned to show some of his special spots which held a meaning to him and explained many things in the way.
As it was a long 1:30 he climb to his parents Estate he wasn't in a hurry so they all went slowly and talking cheerfully about here and there Havier and Estr simply ate some dried crispy bacon Zash had made for them as both enjoyed it quite a bit the journey was quite pleasing for them.
Feeling the fresh morning wind Blowing past their ears they were all refreshed and talking giddily about things as Edwin also told about Renting their Castles and a few Estates Here and there costs a few Hundreds of Platinum Currencies so that was one solid source of earnings for their Kingdoms Budget.
"Look who's here, big brother how come you decide to pay us a visit now ?" A pleasant voice sourcing from the top of the Castles balcony asked, the lady in question seemed to be Edwin's little sister in turn Epis & Estr's Little Aunt.
Zash had a complicated feeling as he himself had a aunt which he couldn't meet as she Ascended too soon before he was even born.
"Well well Hanna it's been a long time you've grown more beautiful than I remember" Edwin said coughing changing the subject.
"Still haven't changed a bit did you Get in you know Mother, Father and Brother were all quick to get here once they got your letter the past evening oh did you bring your kids along ? That's good. What are you waiting for get in." Just as she said it the gates to the Big Mansion Swung open and everyone got in.
"Seems like not just anyone can come visit these estates at their leisure." Epis said
"Indeed a appointment must be made same goes for Emperors even." Edwin said in agreement
"What's so special about that I've come and gone through here many times, I have access to pretty much any places you know I don't see anything special in that." Havier said making everyone's faces twitch as this wasn't even a question A great healer like her was always to be kept on one's good side so only a Stupid Mentally Retarded fool would try to get on her bad side.
"Please tell me more about your adventures, I'd love to hear about your encounters." Estr said happily if one looked at him he couldn't believe it was the same all time serious War General everyone praised for his deeds now he was like a puppy hovering around Havier with all the time in the world at his disposal.
Both started chatting and nobody butted in their conversation and only made sure they wouldn't get lost on their way towards the main dining Hall.
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COOLASH Hopefully it's entertaining enough to you guys, it's still a bit time till completion of this arch so bear with me.
Interesting Facts : Rogue Waves = A rogue wave is a Phenomenon often described as fairy tales by mouths of Old Captains and Sea related folklore but now we have conclusive evidence to claim that they are real they are Gigantic waves as tall as 100s of Feets in size and scientists speculate that every day there are about 100 feets or more Big so Rogue Waves appearing in the oceans around us it's just that they're rare and what is even rarer is for someone to survive and claim to have seen such a unbelievable claim.
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