We didn't take much time to rest. After we finished breakfast, Marquis Kingston was sent home by the witch Madaf. A fairly large magic portal exists in this village, it seems that this is all money from Marquis Kingston, so the people here respect and protect it.
Although it's a small village, they seem prosperous. The magic portal used seven Mana stones the size of my palm, then Madaf cast magic. The first magic he had cast, then for the second time he cast magic again. The magic fused like a wheel hub and opened a portal.
"I will never forget your service. As for the Mana stone trade, leave it to me. Please train my son well." He looked at Verion.
Verion's face was trying to calm down, but I understood his concern about leaving his father alone there without him.
"Thank you, Akion."
Marquis Kingston entered the portal, then all his knights followed and disappeared before all of us. Amazing portal. The magic spark from it even though it was closed was still felt on the hairs of my neck.
I glanced at Verion. Why is this friendly-looking man not entrusted to his uncle? It's not my business to ask. But if Verion was trained by Madaf, maybe his magic could be this great too.
Madaf probably saw me watching Verion. He drew near, his massive body blocking my vision. Is this the goal?
"Is Master Akion leaving soon too?" It might sound like a simple question, but I thought otherwise. I'm a foreigner here, there's discomfort when I have to stay here long, and it's rude to have them kick me out. Expelling the person who once helped his brother and will take care of Verion.
I smiled, "No, maybe two or three hours."
Honestly, I don't want to linger here, because there are many things to take care of. The rest is because I'm waiting for Tanka.
He asked my permission to go around the village and collect magic plants. In this mountainous valley area, according to her, there will be many wild magic plants that she can harvest, and can be of use to us.
I allow it because her expertise and knowledge can help. Tanka left still with an invisible figure. Even to Madaf, the strongest mage here was unable to sense the existence of Tanka.
**
I opened my mouth wide. Alone in Madaf's magic library, reading books until bored and sleepy. Levian and Verion were training, Tanka seemed to have lost track of time until she fell unconscious.
Madaf was busy in his research room. Madaf allowed me to read a book here. To increase my knowledge this is quite good. How does magic work?
Witches are born as a cup, the cup contains magical energy. The bigger your goblet, the more magical energy you have. In the world of magic, to upgrade yourself, you can absorb magic from Mana stones. Every magician has a magic circle.
Madaf, the strongest mage here, has four magic circles. As for Verion, he is a one circle mage. He was still a very newbie compared to the others. The more magic circles there are, the more powerful you are.
In the history of the Xellim continent, the highest ranked magicians had eight magic circles, and until now no one had been able to surpass them.
As for Akion, Akion was born without a magic cup. Akion can't use magic. Unlike Harzem, Harzem, who is a playboy, has three magic circles. I think he's trained well enough to get that high.
Then, my family's Mana stones can be of great help to him. Luckily for Akion even though he doesn't have any magic, he is a swordmaster and aura user.
Thinking again about it, Akion had no luck. I underestimated all his hard work. His body is full of wounds, his face is stiff, even his socialization is lacking, he is a very hard working creature. How insolent if I say lucky. It stomped on all his hard work.
Bugh!
The book I was holding fell, it seemed I was so sleepy. I smiled a little mockingly to myself. I've been sleeping like a ninja all this time. There was never a day of quiet like this.
Tanka seemed to have forgotten himself, five hours had passed from the time he had promised. Not bad, looks like we'll be arriving in Sanktessy in the evening and I'm going straight to bed.
**
Yes, look at those brown wings moving. She finally showed up while we were having dinner. She greeted me, but I ignored her by eating my dinner first.
For the moment I assume she is not there. Her face was scowling at me, but she realized why I was a little mad at her. So he calmly sat on Levian's head. Levian of course ignored it, as if it was nothing.
Who wants to talk to something invisible and be branded as a lunatic?
After finishing my meal, I put down my spoon and fork as politely as possible.
"Madaf Witch, Thank you very much for your kindness so far, and for hosting us. I will never forget your kindness."
He smiled, his thick white beard stiffened.
"After this, I will return to Sanktessy."
"My brother has told me to give 3 magic scrolls." He took out a magic scroll from his wide robe, and handed it to me.
"You just need to write the name of the area you want to go to, and tear it apart. That way you will get there," he explained.
"Thank You."
I smile. His body while standing and I was still sitting, seemed to devour me. If there's any impoliteness here, then it's me. I stood up to give him something.
These are red Mana stones, I took some from Berk mountain. Looking at the red Mana stone, he smiled in satisfaction. This stone will be of use to him.
We are all outside the magic tower. Madaf is outside too. Under the pale blue moonlight, we prepared to return. Once again I looked at Madaf and thanked him.
Then I tore apart the magic scroll, and a magic circle appeared below us. We all hold hands. The magic circle devoured us.
A unique sensation, quite strange to say unique. Because I feel this magic circle like a mouth that is swallowing us disgustingly, it makes my head a little dizzy, and my vision is not focused.
My body swayed as it hit the ground again. This seems to be Sanktessy. My house looks like the scent of flowers in the garden. That's right, this is my house.
Five seconds later, everything was back to normal. The effect of using displacement magic was felt throughout my body.
"You are great, Master Akion."
Verion was already watching me. His demeanor was calm, the smile on that familiar face was indeed Verion. He was like drifting water. Calm waters that can drown anyone.
"It's your first time, right?"
I nodded. In my mind it is a shame for the first time to try it. Magic scrolls might be cheaper than magic portals since they can only carry a few people. But still magic scrolls were among Sanktessy's hard-to-reach objects.
"Your adjustment is excellent, Master Akion. Most other people, the first time they try it is either vomit or pass out." He glanced at Levian who was vomiting. Is this the effect of my power? I exhaled slowly.
"How about you?" He scratched the back of his neck, wanting to avoid the quiz questions. But, my constant stare at him made him unable to answer.
"I'm just a little dizzy."
"You are great."
I looked annoyed, Verion lifted me up then dropped him again. Isn't he better at this? Several knights came up to us because of the commotion, when they saw my face. They greet as quickly as possible.
"Greetings to the young Baron of Sanktessy, Akion Naal Sanktessy. May the light always shine even in the dark!"
"May the light shine on us all," I replied, taking the perfect position.
They looked around me. Realizing there is a new face coming home with me. I left them with their curiosity. This should be discussed with the right person.
"Put Aaron in his cage. Tell the horse keeper, give Aaron a bath and take care of his hooves," I ordered as I left them.
The Knights moved fast, I caught a glimpse of Aaron's reins they were holding.
I saw the face I always thought of, the face of my father staring at me from the door. The news that I had returned seemed to have been conveyed to him. The night air tickled, the familiar face maybe too stiff before, which despite being apart for a long time still wore an expressionless face.
He was quite surprised I guess when he saw me smiling very sweetly, greeting him because it had been a long time since we had seen him.
"Are you serious, Akion?" I was in his study, his face shocked when I explained I had paid off our debt to Invit. I told him everything about my discovery. Besides Tanka.
His face was full of wrinkles because he always thought of Sanktessy crying happily, he finally felt the weight disappear from his shoulders.
I know it from the downcast shoulders now in a straight position. That's a natural attitude.
"No more dealing with Invit, Father." Actually I wanted to use a swear word for Invit. But in front of my father who respects the spirit of nobility, I endure it.
"Okay." My father nodded.
He had used his nightgown when he was going to pick me up. I think tonight he will sleep very well, and I think again my house will turn out to be more luxurious than this. That's how it should be.
"As for the affairs of Mount Berk, and its trade, everything is in your hands Akion." His face was gentle, but his faith was deep. Warm eyes.
"You are Baron Sanktessy's successor, everyone knows that. Even you are the one who found our family treasure. So you are entitled to everything, but always think first about Sanktessy."
"Okay, father." I backed away from him.
It's very late, my father's old body needs to rest. But he's out with me, he's asking how I'm doing with his smiling face. Then we separated to our respective rooms.
Continued....