It took awhile for Klein to calm down. He's around 500 years old now, so he possessed an acuity to distinguish one's unique soul. That is how he is able to find me.
"I am sure you have many questions, master, but for now you have to stay here,"
"Can't you find a decent place?,"
I look around. This is definitely a basement. And with how Klein phrases his words, it sounds like he kidnapped me.
"Master Geo-… I mean… Master Carina, I was in a rush. Forgive me," Klein calmly said.
He seems a little different. He has a mature and calm aura, he's slightly taller than me now, and he's able to control his expressions well. Of course people can change especially when you lived for so long and I, myself, experienced that. But still, it's a little suspicious. Klein had so many secrets.
I especially remembered the Linea gem. It was the gem that supposedly caused the original Carina to faint and went into a coma for years. After that, I reincarnated, replacing Carina.
I wanted to ask him about it. But like Klein expected, I have a lot of questions.
"So then, why are we here?," I asked.
Kleins' eyes glinted maliciously for a moment as he frowned in annoyance. "That demon spawn...I don't want him to ruin our reunion,".
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"Useless,".
With a flick of my finger, the surrounding air crushed Dalas' lungs. He gasped for air and when he's about to faint, I let go of the pressure. "Forgive me master,".
Since when a dark elf is this useless?
"Or perhaps you still have lingering feelings for the first master, Langerfield? That is why you do not fully put your heart into your work?,"
Dalas slammed his forehead on the floor. "No master. I would not dare to disrespect his direct descendent,".
Although the royal trial went well, I wanted to see Carina as soon as possible. I wanted her to ruffle my hair and praise me for doing well. I wanted to see her smile. That's all it takes for me to have a happy day today.
But how can the Odinel be useless and couldn't even monitor my dear Carina? What if she's in danger?
"Did you find the carriage at all?,"
"Yes..but...Lady Carina is not in there and so is the coachman. We inspected the surrounding areas, but there doesn't seem to be signs of entry or exit...and use of mana. It's as if...the lady just...disappeared," Dalas reported.
I looked outside the window, trying to think rationally. But my judgement seems to be slightly clouded when it comes to Carina. When I think about it, Carina comes from a ruthless family, so nobody would dare to touch her. But why does Carina always seem to jump into danger? She's a smart person and she doesn't seem reckless, so why...
Suddenly, I remembered that my mother and Carina is unusually close.
There must be something I am unaware of. Does Carina know something about Frigore and...is there something that she wants?
I feel uneasy. I don't like this feeling.
"Bring me to that carriage, Dallas. If there really is someone using mana, I might be able to find out,".