Novena already settled it in her heart that wherever this mission will take her and whatever happens she will accept it as God's will. But the turth and turns of the sequence and events is making Novena thirst to control upon her own hands. Which is forbidden! She can interceed but she is not allowed to intervene. Recieving the mission means laying the ark and covenant of God in her life. Which means she cannot have a plan B nor Z. She have to commit herself in going through what is authored for her. She entered the altar and take her devotion moment as she submit the books they acquired. She annointed each book and had uplift the El Oathniel Kingdom to be hedged by God.
The dilapadated building caused the noble to fuss. They grilled the host and dispersed. Ham handed them a invitation for the next auction. Kiel eagerly accepted it. After their short conversation with Ham, The team head back to El Oathniel unnoticed.
Lehi and Natalina dropped the people they arrested. They garnered the items and advance their way to the main palace. The evening was sweetly guiding them. Lehi and Natalina reached the throne. Kiel, Nevi and Urchin were already present.
"Good evening Your Highness. We are her to inform you that we found out the source of unexplainable income from Hokkai. This paintings contained some pills and drugs." Natalina speak out.
Cyrus studied the pills and drugs. It needs further investigation he will be needing the duchess aid.
Ophir, Hexel and Lila heared from the people that it occured out of nowhere. The symptoms were sudden numbness on the feet that made the people half functional. They were unable to move freely. When Hexel checked it, the target was not totally the feet rather the muscles that are overused. When they inquired of the food the people consume. It was rated as normal. When they inspect the source of their water. It was clean and well maitained. Lila even made her way to the herbal center to inquire and got no answer.
"We only ate the pancake served during our festivity then we started to feel our muscles unmoving." The teen age man testified. Hexel took some sample and examined it. The flour had some unknown coatings. It has the same color at first glance but when the water got added the glitterings would appear.
After confirming, Ophir had his salt water purify the infection upon the flour.
"Our God who purify all things and exposed the truth in every angle of our life. We thank your healing and cleansing upon us. Let your guidance help each individual lead in thanking your greatness.Amen."
The people drink from the pot prepared by Ophir's salt water and felt better. Lila opened a portal leading to Shin and had the same encounter. They learned that the flour was brought from external town. The secretary showed them some receipt and it led to one source. When they aided the people and had enough information. The team head back at the King's throne.
Cyrus summoned the Tale Bearers for an evening meeting. And had them shared a dinner within their meeting area. The Tale Bearers were well mannered and performed proper dinning etiquette.
"Okay, Here comes the conclusion. The rebellious fraction might be behind this. A small town won't be able to produce such drugs this expensive.The flour were originally from Hokkai but they seem to be unaware of the drugs within the painting." Cyrus wrapped up.
When the team carefully examined the Queens portrait they found a large amount of diamonds and drugs.
"Shin and Nue village were managed by one of the Baron. His name is Hollu Yeru and is aligned with the Earl. I am sorry to accuse your father Natalina but he might be involve in this."
Natalina bowed her head in shame. The outline of her face says it all. After all the money and wealth she had brought for the family. Her father still uses some trick to steal from the less fortunate. Kiel knocked at her door with a box of donuts and served it on Natalina's mini table.
"Here have some of your favorite crumbs. Don't worry, Lila knew that I am here." Kiel said as he spoon some to her plate.
Natalina smiled and eat her share. After a while she consumed the whole serving brought by Kiel. Kiel comforted his cousin. People used to say that if only they were not cousins they might build a prosperous Kingdom. But for Kiel and Natalina they would still prefer to be a family despite all the dirt attach to each of their family lineage. Natalina thanked Kiel's companionship at the moment.
Lila was glad that Kiel had this kind and sincere side when it comes to Natalina. Lila can only extend her symphaty at the moment. She even teased Kiel that she won't be able to wait for him tonight. Kiel just acknowledge her teasing with a sweet and quick peck. Lila spread their blanket and dozed off for tonight. Kiel will likely join her later.
Ophir and Lehi are currently discussing the void book they found. Lehi told him about the dream she had.
"It was like the papers itself speak of a tragic sequence. The man I saw in that dream was not Ahl." Lehi informed
"Then we need to discuss this with Novena once she get back. Something is bothering me and Nevi." Ophir advised as
he cuddled his wife.
Cyrus stared at the portrait. She was just enchanting to look at. His famous features were glaced over her frame that made it more alluring. He can't help but curse Ham for obsessing over someone's wife. Aside from the painting was stolen it was also used as an safe pocket for their dealings. Cyrus just can't shake off how many pictures and images of Gardenia was collected by Ham. Keil secretly reported that he losed his self control due to that man's pervert passing. He had the painting hanged in their chamber. Maybe because the oceanic with scarlet frame suited the golden jasper.