As the world leaders and their delegates entered the carriages Cairo and Euros casted a protection spell on all of the carriages on top of them being escorted with Nior knights by the shadows which Euros requested from his father.
As the delegates head out Euros noticed his brother's aide and Diego the son of the great Cairo went to Nathaniel and requested something but given that he's slightly far away he wasn't able to hear it but he saw Nathaniel nodded and the two head out and mounted on their horses and went off.
Honestly, Euros is impressed on the idea of showing off the empire first then the palace second, given that they only have another day left it seems like by doing this would save time for both of them and the part of this plan is that it also serves as a great way to introduce the empire.
When everyone is safely got in their carriages the two princes who by tradition should be in their own carriages are outside riding their trusty Mares as a symbol of hospitality to the prestige guests
As they were halfway to the bridge he started to grab his wand and casted "Signis" which is a C-level spell for a limited but controlled hive mind communication which is intended to the people the caster is projecting his thoughts to
After that he took another breath and waved his wand again and casted "Formani Closure" a C-class projection enhancer spell that connects the user to the casted object which projects the thought of said caster on the item the chose. Which in this case seven large carriages.
Aftet that he hid his wand and coughed a bit instantly surprising the delegates.
"Greetings, our most notable guests, this is Nathaniel, fourth prince of the Ariola and I'm going to be your guide for the locations we are set to go. I'm also will let you know before hand I casted Formani so everyone in their carriages can hear one's voices so please be mindful of your conversations whilst you are in the carriages, are there any queries?"
"Can the spell be turned off or we should need permission for us to do so young prince?" The prime minister of Gardita asked
"Permission is required for security and safety reasons your grace"
"Dully noted prince Nathaniel" he replied politely as he noted it on his note pad
"No problem you're grace. For any other concerns please feel free to ask me. Anyways, first on our list is the is the wonderful view of the Sea port bridge" he happily started of
As all the delegates peered to their windows which showed them the beautiful view of the sea and ports
"I never imagined the ports of Ariola was this well maintained like this" a delegate from Gardita comments marveling at the sight
"Indeed such a sight is a show of power and control of trade and Management" a delegate from Gin Gao
Everyone inside the carriages were pleasantly surprised that everyone can speak and each one of them can be heard
"Yes indeed the ports here in Ariola are very well monitored and management by our merchant guilds along side the guilds and general trade department under her Majesty the empress" Nathaniel explain as they went on ahead
Everyone was in awe of knowing which in turn is making Nathaniel slightly concerned of the information he's giving but as far as he knows everything is doing well so far
As they went pass the bridge with everyone having a fun atmosphere they reach what looks like a large white building with pillars supporting it's two story design with visible two windows as red curtains are covering the inside.
Euros and Cairo were surprised as this place is not within the places the two have on its agenda list.
"Hey Nathaniel what is going on?" He asked Nathaniel
"Oh it's just a quick stop. I heard three of the six delegates have not eaten before they left so I advised to stop for us to have a quick lunch" he replied
"Heard? How? Wait a.... don't tell me you casted that spell??" He said surprised as he put his hand on one of the carriages and sure enough he used appraisal magis and discovered the spell
"Yes I did it's a better option for me to explain to the delegates about our agenda today. Don't worry much as I've told you this is just a quick stop" Nathaniel explained calmly
Euros looked baffled however he just sighed and trusted his brother with his choice.
Nathaniel went off his horse he approached the employee who was cleaning.
The employee and the prince had a quick chat then he went in the building and not long after that Diego came out which surprised Cairo.
"Don't do me dirty with a last minute call like that yer highness, I'm not even yer aid. Yer very lucky this place can handle this many people" Diego tiredly informed him
" I'm sorry and thank you so much Diego I'll make it up to you I swear. Anyways how is the place?" Nathaniel asked
"Its a good find yer highness. Luckily they also feature the local foods here as well so ye don't have to worry" he reassured Nathaniel ah he lightly
Knowing that Diego went to his father and to Euros to guide them inside the building
while Nathaniel casted a spell "Curtanis seiugsid"
He also instructed the delegates that they will need to go outside to eat a quick lunch and made them aware that he casted a disguise spell as well that will remain active the whole day whenever they leave their carriages.
All of the delegates agreed and as they went out all of them have their looks are changed from their original hair colors, physical features, and clothes change to match commoners clothing.
They were preplex with the situation but Nathaniel made sure and explained the situation soon enough they went in and everyone was in awe including Nathaniel himself about the design with the place.
An enormous space with clean, simple and classy design fit to rival the Sinatra lounge which is the classiest place in all of Ariola, as the beautifully crafted chairs with clean white silk table cloths as it is simply designed by a thin but tall vases with freshly picked yellow carnations and roses while the wood and white combo made the place look aesthetically pleasing as the open windows with the beautiful view of the bay is visible to them.
As the guest were guided by kind staffs to their table not shortly after that,the staff left and came back with what Nathaniel especially requested to Diego to tell the head cook to serve the house specialty to his esteemed guest, which are according to the head receptionist are:
}Buttered four armed lobris , which look like it's smaller counterpart of the lobster but has four meaty claws soaked with butter
}Hamaguri Chowder-which are what the local's call Hama clam soup as it's made from large ten feet clams and fresh sea beasts cream and cheese
}Sea side salad garden-which is a medium bowl of vegetables to refresh the palate with 3 sauces of mayonnaise , cream cheese, and ranch
Lastly
}Grilled kracken tentacles which are smoked grilled with different sauces. Luckily it's season to fish them now too so the guest will have a lot of varieties to try
And to top it all off they will be served with a refreshing variety of juices from the main fruit lands of the empire and the house specialty , crema de leche with flan.
Which when the delegates saw the order that came they visibly were watering and some stomachs can be heard grumbling.
As Euros and Nathaniel did a quick toast everyone had a fun time as the food made made the delegates smile from start to finish.
Euros as quiet as he is was impressed with how his brother anticipated this and not to mention as he asked the servers he got to know that the area has been here as a tourist and traveller stop as there is an inn behind this place and is highly recommend by the locals as well.
Euros simply smiled at the situation as he realized one of his brother's intention but for now he's going to cooperate and see where this thing goes.
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After that successful lunch they left the lovely restaurant with a smile and of course large tips which the staff later found out after they've clean their tables.
As they traveled Nathaniel made the delegates aware of the first stop of their tour which is the holy temple of their nation's deity : The altar of Solas
As all of the delegates went out the carriages they were greeted by people who are wearing white and gold robes all have the sun insignia in the middle with red sashes whom came forward to the princes and then kneeled.
"Greetings the sons of Ariola , Eíthe to fos na odigísei to nouár sas stin isorropía" the men said in unison
"What language is that sir" the little lady delegate from gardita kindly asked Cairo
"That's Geeke the language of the ancient empire yer highness, they sey it's the first language that the temple of solas is preserving for tradition" Cairo answered quietly
"I see what did they say?" She kindly asked Cairo which he noticed her parents were nervous he waved at the parents and happily replied
"They said "May the light guide yer noir into balance" the child understood and she immediately went to her parents and explained what happened
"Prágmati eíthe to fos tis na férei eiríni" the two princes responded as the bowed to them
"Kind sir I also wanted to ask what they replied" the Head of the Lawisan clan asked Cairo as well
"Ah no worries, yer grece, they only replied "Indeed, it is her voice to bring peace" in other werds as well it means may her being bring peace" he explained which satisfied the winged ruler
Then a man, tall but lean in frame with long blonde hair braided , wearing a white alb and a golden chasuble with the Ariola tri-star embroidered on the middle along with Solas's insignia as the red stole that has the insignia of the sun and moon embroidered as well with gold silk which made the holy priest shine brighter that he should walked towards the boys and gently took both their hands and kissed it on their knuckles
"This humble servant bless your visit sons of Ariola. I must say this sudden visit took this holy clergy by surprise but non the less this pope will gladly assist with your task at hand" he said calmly as he also bowed to the delegates as well
"His holiness need not to werry the Sons of Ariola merely want to show the delegates her lady's altar" Diego explained to the pope which earned him a pat on the head and a smile
He summoned his staff and commanded two holy knights to assist their guest and guide them inside the Temple which is in par of a path way to oasis as warm rays of light gently covered the hall made of white marble infused with mana stones and well ornate and crafted vases and statues of the holy goddess perfectly aligned by the side that shone golden hues the moment they entered
The guests instantly felt the presence of the holy energy as the golden mana is visually flowing like blood in the human body.
"What a pretty view" the ogre general said in awe as he gently walked in the holy temple
"Indeed it is. The mana and scenery has been preserve with care to make sure her holiness's divinity from the moment it was founded a thousand years ago" the high priest followed as he lifted his arms to what looks like a big door and he gently moved both his arms closer as he summoned his silver staff then tapped the door three times
As he does the last tap the area glowed brighter and this the bell rigging were heard as the door opened revealing the main statue of a beautiful statue of a long haired goddess standing holding what looks like a book and her other arm raising her devine staff of stars as glowing halo is shown floating on her head
"Her holiness, I brought up on guests who hailed from all corners of the world you created. Please hear their wishes and bless their hearts with your mercy" the priest calmly said to the statue as he held both hands on his staff and raised it to the statue
Nathaniel took a deep breath and informed the delegates through telepathy that they will need to step back three times as this blessing will directly come from the goddess herself.
Everyone of the envoy understood and all followed the prince's instructions. Which startled both Euros and Cairo.
But surprisingly something felt off with the priest as he suddenly put down his wand with his brows crossed and confused Euros noticed this and went to the high priest
"Is there a problem your holiness?"
"Slightly little sun, It seems like something is a miss today normally the statue of her holiness will convey her blessings once conducting my greetings...huh what in heavens is that??" The priest answered but got cut off abruptly when he saw a floating ball of light above Nathaniel's head
When Nathaniel saw the priest looking at him in shocked he looked at his direction to see what's he looking all surprised for but the moment he looked up the strange light quickly went down to him but strangely he did not feel anything but drowsiness and lost consciousness
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Everyone went silent as Nathaniel who's eyes are now glowing white and his hair turned golden flowy and glowing as each strand gently floats as if it's under water, looked at the priest and then the envoys as it walked towards them
"I greet my holy child and my children in thy world" Nathaniel greeted with a slight womanly echoed tone
This immediately made the priest kneel and trembled as he shakily but slowly touched the hand of the possessed prince
"M...my goodness they g-goddess Solas it's an honor to meet thy servant is humbled by her presence" the priest both trembling and smiling to meet the divine being he devote his beliefs to
Everyone follow suit and kneeled this made the entity chuckled lightly it patted the priest as it it was a form of praise
It let go of the priest as it walked towards Euros and calmly asked "My child would you mind to tell this child once I have done my greetings to his guests and to you that thank you it's an honor as well to have guests as large as this and let him know the answer he seeks will be guided by nuor and stars, however child, do tell me as well as to how he summoned me, I'm quite curious you see?"
Euros who was also confused as to what the entity meant can't find an answer at all so he looked at Diego who understood the look went towards them hands and forehead sweating
"My holy goddess, I am Diego son of the Valerian house of the northern earth" he nervously greeted
The goddess smiled as she touched his head and patted it "Understood " she replied
"Her goddess knows no bounds for mysteries I called upon him .As honestly your divinity, I have no information as to how my brother summoned you" Euros answered turning red in pure embarrassment
The goddess laughed heartily holding her host's stomach at the situation as she understood now what happened she faced the boy who greeted her
"I see, Diego of the northern earth, I wot the secrets thou and this child hides may her benisons is seen as that and not repeat the mistakes with both the travelling lamp and moon watching over her" it said as she casted a small magic circle on the air as it gently landed on Diego's palm
Not long after that the goddess went towards the delegates and the high priest and raised Nathaniel's arms up and smiled brightly"To na sas gnoríso ólous eínai éna dóro tis mitéras sta mikrá tis pou . Min fováste, giatí den katévika gia na pligóso í na timoríso, allá tha sas evlogíso tóra, eíthe óloi se aftó to domátio na prostateftoún, na therapeftoún kai na isychásoun giatí egó kai i Nouór eímaste edó gia na kathodigísoume" she stated then a ginormous bright golden magis circle appeared on top of everyone with the insignia of the tri-star at the center which bursts itself raining in golden mana which everyone felt their bodies warmed up and those who had ailments and curses lifted and healed which made everyone tear up in pure joy while the children went innocently to the goddess to give her a hug which she happily gave back.
As the goddess saw their tears she looked at Euros and said a few words which made his eyes widened as hot tears flowed down his face , Cairo did not hear anything nor know what she said to him but he knows something that he thinks is happening... something happened something wrong.
Why did it possessed Nathaniel when there is already a saintess that the gods themselves appointed too?
What's happening?
This miracle as good as it is shouldn't had happened...he wasn't sure why it made him think like this but the statement from the holy being and the timing...it's something that his instinct says it's off...even his curse which he desperately wants to remove is now gone...but why?
That he surely was thankful for as he will have more time with his family
But for this, surely a greater exchange was made to achieve this or was made.
But for now, as the golden hues of the goddess slowly vanished and the glow dimmed Nathaniel only waking up dazed but eventually crying as well.
Whatever happened today surely was an unforgettable experience.
To be continued --