Kiro finds himself once again lying on the flowers of the endless blossomed field . Esgrieth was standing right next to him lying on the flowers as well . She stands up , so does Kiro , then they continue their journey of finding the end of the spiritual realm .
-I want to ask you something
-What is it ?
-Vesper told me about an golden amulet , which the count never removes , any ideas what it might be ?
-I cannot say for sure , but I think it might be a divine relic or something similar .
-I see
-So any other questions ?
-Not at all .
-Good , because I'm interested in something .
-What is it ?
-The ability you obtained .
-What about it ?
-The ability you now possess is called beast mastering . As you might know , you have the the power to control animals against their own will . It's a rare ability among demons , I'm surprised that you could even use it properly
-How do I master it ?
-I don't know , maybe by using it more , it might be similar to a muscle , the more you train it the stronger it gets , by now you can use wolfs , who knows what you can use aside wolfs , and who knows what you can use if you train it .
-I got it
-Good , you may go now .
-As you say , We'll meet again .
Kiro wakes up on his bed , it was early . Kiro gets dressed and goes to the living room . He lights the fireplace and leaves his coat on the coat rack .
"I have the feeling this is going to be a really long day , I've woken up so early even Luchia is asleep"
Shortly after , Luchia gets out of her room and starts singing
"Speaking of the devil "
Luchia enters the living room and notices Kiro there .
-What are you doing up so early ?
-Waiting for breakfast and a cup of basil tea .
-Can't you wait for Vallerie you selfish mongrel ?
-Let me guess , she's still asleep .
-Yes she is , she doesn't usually wake up early , a thing you have in common with her .
Footsteps are heard on the hallway , Vallerie enters the living room . She has huge black circles on her eyes , she looks like she didn't sleep at all .
-Finally , can you prepare breakfast now ?
Vallerie yawns and stretches .
-Vallerie , is everything alright ? - Says Kiro
-I'm sorry , I cannot get enough sleep lately , is that obvious ?
-Yes , you look terrible
-Vallerie come on we have to prepare breakfast .
-I'm coming .
Vallerie leaves the room . Kiro puts back his coat on , then heads to the dining room . He takes a seat and waits for the food to come . After a while , Vallerie serves the food to Kiro .
-So what's for breakfast ?
-Strawberry cake , I prepared it with Luchia a night before , so it would be ready today .
-It better be good .
Kiro takes a bite .
"The flavor , the taste , the feel , It tastes like it came from a top class bakery , It's so delicious !"
-So how does it taste ?
-Not bad
Luchia then enters the room .
-Don't you lie , I saw the expression you made when you tried the cake .
-Is it that important ?
-Yes , it is , at least you could appreciate our hard work !
-I didn't say I didn't like it .
-That doesn't mean that...
-Actually , can I have another slice ?
Luchia stays silent for a couple of seconds and then she says with a pleased tone .
-Glad to hear that , of course you can .
After he eats the second piece , he stands up and says :
-I have work to do , I'll be back soon
-Understood
-Prepare something good for dinner , don't forget .
-Got it .
Kiro leaves the mansion and mounts his horse and heads to the stables . Time passes , Kiro eventually arrives at the stables , but he sees no one .
"I guess I'll have to wait for Vesper's assistant "
Kiro waits and waits , until he spots someone coming towards him . The figure came closer and closer until it was clearly visible who it was .
-You?!
-How's that even possible , I didn't sign up for this !
"It's that annoying receptionist , looks like she works for Vesper now"
-I want to finish this as quick as possible , Are you the one who needed a knight armor ?
-Yes , I talked with Vesper yesterday
-There is no way a man of class such as Mister Vesper might talk to a lowly criminal scum like him .
-You forgot I'm here , what were you saying about me ?
The receptionist freezes and turns pale white , then she says :
-No.....no , no I was just talking nonsense .
-I would watch my mouth next time I spoke to an assassin .
-Yes forgive me !
-Just give me the armor .
The receptionist hands Kiro the armor she had been carrying all the way up here. Kiro takes his clothes of and starts wearing the knight armor .
-Vesper sure know my size .
Then Kiro leaves his clothes inside the stables . He mounts his horse and leaves without saying a word . Time passess , Kiro approaches the gates of the capital . Two guards approach Kiro and say .
-Good afternoon sir , may I help you ?
-Open the gates , I have a lot of work to do and not much time to waste
The guard turns to the other guards and says :
-You heard what he said , open the gate .
The gate gets opened , As Kiro rides into the capital . He continues his way until he leaves his horse at another stables . He continues his way on foot to Menal's Castle . The roads were full of people , Kiro could hear the merchants shouting to sell their merchandise , kids playing and people talking . The crowd made space for Kiro wearing a knight armor and a helmet .
"Knights get special treatment here don't they ? , To imagine they would treat a complete stranger better than their own kids ,
Now that I think about it , how much has bounty gone ? "
Kiro finds a wanted poster after a while , a wanted poster of himself .
-That sure is a high price.