"Now, everyone will have to fight for their safety. If you failed to contribute positively to the development of my city, you can find yourself a place to live or defend against the beast's attack. Now, let me hear your opinion before I pass my final judgment. " Sir John gulped, raising his head from the parchment.
He rolled his eyes and gave a cursory look at Al Casendra. 'Are you seriously 14? '
Those in front of Al Casendra had their eyes on their forehead. Their hearts skipped a beat and their lips trembled. They glanced at one another before looking at Sir John. Sir John averted his gaze, twisting his lips. Why are you staring at me? You fool, answer the prince! '
Al Casendra waited for them to talk, but none had the intention. He raised his brow. 'Since you can't decide for yourself. I will help you out. ' At once, he pointed at the oldest person among the four. Roy swallowed the lumps in his throat. He exhaled, rubbing his palm against his robe.
"Prince, I have nothing to say other than to follow your command. I agree with your decision to develop the Long-Fall Pass. But—" He paused, swallowing the saliva in his mouth, squinting his eyes, looking at Al Casendra's face.
He saw no change in Al Casendra's expression. His tightened muscles relaxed. Why am I scared of this little prince? I'm a rank 6 novice fire mage. ' His raging heart slowed down. He puffed his chest and tried to look straight into Al Casendra's eyes.
Al Casendra didn't avert his gaze. Roy chuckled in his mind. Suddenly, he saw Al Casendra's blue eyes turn into a whirlpool, sucking him in. He trembles, his chest rising and falling, stumbling back. His back was drenched in cold sweats, gasping for air. Roy looked at the surroundings and noticed the weird gaze directed at him.
What just happened? He shouted in his mind. He clenched his fist, trying to stop it from shivering. Unknown to him, every part of his body shivers.
"Are you OK?" Wendy widened her eyes and moved closer to him.
"I'm good." Roy nodded, forcing out a smile.
"Good! The prince didn't have all day. Please continue. " Sir John's cold voice resounded in the room. You dare look straight into the prince's eyes? Humph! You're gone. ' He smirked, raising the corner of his lips.
"Yes, yes." Roy patted his back. His chest tightened, darting his eyes from the table. "I agree with whatever decision the prince decides."
Humph! Sir John snorted and looked at Wendy. Wendy gave a cursory look at Roy, then at the prince. 'What just happened?' She squinted her eyes but regained her calm expression after seeing Sir John's gaze.
"I agree with what Roy said. I'm here to support the prince. Nothing more, nothing less. " Wendy announced with a wry smile.
Sir John nodded and stared at Lily and Su. "Did you have anything apart from this? "
Lily and Su shook their heads. Sir John nodded and smiled. Listen attentively. Roy, your mission is to go to the nearest city immediately and find both an earth and a water mage. You must return before nightfall.
What!
Roy gasped. His mouth was ajar, failing to breathe. He blinked his eyes. He started feeling hot from the inside. He opened his mouth when he saw Al Casendra's eyes. He shrank his neck into his shoulder and nodded.
"Then what are you doing? Get going. You can take two guards with you." Sir John announced with an evil smile. Don't forget, if you don't return by nightfall. I will brand you a traitor. "
Roy rushed out of the room. His face was pallid. While the other looked at Sir John and Al Casendra and shivered. The calm Wendy bit her lip and forced a smile. Pa. Pa. Al Casendra taps the table twice. Hearing this, Sir John cleared his throat.
"Wendy, you see the construction of the city. Don't worry, the prince and I will support you from behind. " Sir John gave Wendy an amicable smile.
Wendy nodded her head, and she let out a sigh of relief. "My Prince, you can rest assured. I will see to it. " A confident smile appeared on her face, leaving the room in a large stride.
"Su, take a guard and mark a few lands around the city for farming and check the river on the east. You must return by nightfall with a full report. "
Lily looked at her sister with wide eyes. A cloud of tears gathered in Su's pupil. She opened her mouth but couldn't talk. Her face turned ashen, and she fought back the tears. Sir John sighed.
"Su, the mission is not as hard as it seems. You're only to mark some places. If you discover any threat, you are free to retreat. " Sir John consoled her. Why the hell would you give such a dangerous mission to such a fragile girl? ' He exclaimed in his heart.
Su nodded and left the room, wiping the tears with the back of her palm. Lily took a deep breath and looked at Sir John. Her chest rose and fell. She clutched the hem of her robe, waiting.
Lily, you're to count the population of the Long-Fall city. We must direct anyone without a ticket to the prince. And if anyone tried to cause a commotion, come and see me. " Sir John patted his chest.
Also, record the number of mages and their elements, as well as the number of ordinary people.
A beautiful smile appeared on her lips. She nodded and left the room. Sir John looked at Al Casendra and smiled at his long beard.
What about me? Are you not going to give me any? " He widened his eyes when he saw Al Casendra giving him another parchment. Where is the respect for your protector? " He snatched the parchment and left the room without reading the content.
Al Casendra stared blankly at the silenced room, lost in thought. His eyes twitched before he closed them. He appeared in his sea of consciousness. He walked toward Snow with a long stride.
When Snow detected his presence, she opened her eyes and stared blankly at him. He arrived beside her and sat on the ground, reaching out his hand to soothe her fur.