Chapter 278: The Capital

Having decided to speed everything up Daedalus stepped out of the carriage and spoke to the driver "Stop for a moment, also if possible either release the horses or make sure they won't become scared."

As the driver heard him he felt a little worried but quickly unlatched the horses after landing on the ground. The pegasi bowed to him before quickly leaving. The driver also bowed as they left however Daedalus asked him to get inside the carriage.

After making sure that the carriage was secured he said loud enough for them to hear "Brace yourself this will be very rough."

After saying that Daedalus stood away from the carriage and transformed into a dragon. He was getting a lot of use out of this ability lately. Daedalus quickly but carefully picked up the carriage in one of his enormous hands.

As Daedalus made sure that the carriage was secure in his hand he noticed that through a small window in the roof the two elves where staring at him in fright. Rolling his eyes lightly Daedalus spoke in a much deeper voice "It is just me."

After saying that he noticed that the two had calmed down significantly. Knowing that they where ready Daedalus immediately took off in the direction of the capital.

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With the speed of such a dragon it didn't take much longer than an hour to reach the skies above the capital. However as it was an emergency Daedalus had neglected to think about the panic his form could cause and flew to the castle.

As Daedalus reached the palace he could see royal guards and Ceridwen standing and waiting for him. That is when he remembered why he hadn't done something like this before. Quickly he set down the carriage in front of the small army and transformed back to his usual form.

Ceridwen let out a sigh of relief and then said loudly enough to echo across the capital "Do not worry the dragon was no enemy."

After making the quick announcement she turned to Daedalus with a baleful glare and said "You'd better have a good reason for that stunt."

Daedalus face immediately became serious and he said "As I was doing a quest I learned that there is a plot against you and the empire, I brought these people with me so that they can give you the full information, I think they his some information in case I was a spy."

It was then, that everyone remembered the carriage that the two elves exited the carriage and immediately puked on the ground. The young noble that had been in the carriage then looked at Daedalus with a grievous look.

Ceridwen could only sigh and say "Stand up I hear you have some information for me, that could concern my life."

Hasien immediately stood up and bowed before following Ceridwen into a nearby room. Daedalus followed as well however after a quick glare from his aunt Daedalus said "Maybe I should stay out here and make sure nothing happens."