What a lonesome journey!
Cole's team set out to Marseile for the secret mission as soon as morning came. It's kinda lonesome to travel without the two women since they got used with their presence.
After a few days at the Kelly's residence, Liam's team are now ready to set out. Diana, though not completely healed, is able to walk so they decided to leave at dawn.
Lemuel volunteered to join Liam's crew as well. But the truth is, his mom convinced him to go with them.
Lemuel's family prepared a horse for Sarah. As for Diana, she'll ride with Liam for the meantime, considering that she's not totally fine. though she insisted to have her own horse but Liam scolded her for being inconsiderate about her body.
"Take this too." Beth handed Sarah a small box. "It will be your birthday in a few days, take this, it's my birthday gift for you."
"Thank you Aunt Beth. I love you!" she immediately embraces the woman.
Meanwhile, Lemuel is in his grandmother's room. It was just supposed to be a quick farewell, however, the old woman held him for a few more minutes discussing something important.
"I-is that really true?" He was flustered as soon as he heard the old woman.
"You heard it right, honey. It can be early or it can also be late. but make sure to give her the support she needs when that time comes. It'll be hard for her to understand but as long as the people around her supports her then she'll make it through."
"I understand granny."
"Also, make sure no one learns about her connection with the old herald. Protect her at all cost."
"Ehm." The man took an oath before leaving the old woman.
The team set out to the next region ---Corinth, to meet with the leader of the Nahshon tribe. They specialized in jewelry production and is the main producer of the royal jewelries. Liam already have 5 clans who joined his vision. Now he's more inspired to gather all 12 to unite the most powerful clans in the whole kingdom.
It took them three hours to reach the said Region. Good thing they set out before dawn, therefore they arrived at the chief's residence before the sun came out. However, to their dismay, the chief headed to the region of Rouen yesterday and will be back after a few weeks.
"Are we going to wait for him until he comes back?" Lemuel asked Liam who was obviously in deep thought.
"It'll be a waste if we wait for the chief to come back. Might as well follow him there." Asher suggested.
Diana was listening at their conversation however, she couldn't say a word since she doesn't have any idea as to who are they looking for and why. She wanted to ask the man in front of her but she chose to stay silent.
"I think Asher is right. we can't waste any more time. Besides, the other person is in Rouen too so it'll be good for us to hit two birds at the same time." Liam replied after a few minutes.
"Rouen…" Liam mumbled lightly then heaved a sigh. Diana felt it. Looks like Liam forgot her existence for a while.
"Is there any problem?" Diana pat the man's shoulder.
"N-nothing." he jerked a little then faked a smile after. But after a few more minutes, he lowered his head. Something is bothering him and Diana can sense it.
Asher stared at the man behind him and a hint of sadness enveloped his eyes. Unknown to him, Diana was able to catch that glimpse of sadness in his eyes. There is definitely a story in it.
"Wait!" Sarah halted.
"Is there any problem?" Lemuel furrowed his brow.
"We need to find a shelter. A strong rain is coming!" she fretted.
"Rain?" Asher look up at the clear sky. "How could there be rain when the sky is clear?" he was confused.
"I-I don't know… I just know there will be an outpouring later." the young lady frowned.
They were looking at each other but Lemuel broke the silence. "Why don't we take a rest for the meantime? Besides, I believe everyone is tired and hungry."
"Yeah, right. then let's look for a place to stay for the meantime then." Asher agreed.
"There's an abandon house on that side." Sarah yelped excitingly but everyone stared at her, mystified!
Once again, everyone was bewildered when they found an abandoned house on the side that Sarah pointed out earlier. What is this? is she some sort of a seer? Asher gasped surprisingly.
"Are you a witch?" Asher joked at her.
"Stop messing with the girl!" Liam hit his belly.
"Ouch!" he yelped in pain. "I was just joking!"
The gentlemen knocked on the door for how many times now but seems like no one's around. ah, the girl said it was an abandon house after all so they forced their way inside the house.
It's quite spacious and there are rooms upstairs too. But one can say it was long abandoned. Ah, what a waste of property.
"Let's have an early dinner for now. We'll be on our way after an hour." Liam removed his coat and laid it on the sofa. Then he sat and leaned his tired back on it.
"I don't think that'll happen." Sarah chuckled knowingly. "Move the horses in a place where they won't get wet." She took the food bag and followed Diana in the kitchen.
Liam and Asher, who are both sitting on the couch look at each other baffled. But after a few seconds, they heard a loud thunder resounds from the sky. Dang it! it'll surely rain tonight! They cussed.
"Asher, the horses!" Liam motioned the man beside him. He was about to rush outside but the door suddenly opened. Lemuel!
"It's okay. I have already move the horses." He sneered and went to the kitchen to check on the ladies.
"It's really raining." Diana exclaimed and looked at the smiling lady fixing the foods on the table. "But how did you know?" she asked curiously.
"I don't know either… I just know it will rain." She furrowed and release a sigh.
"Wait! Is she a sorceress?!" Diana silently raved in her thought. "Ah, impossible!" She chuckled.