Ramiel arrived at the tournament ground and saw many people were still in line registering for the battle tournament and wondered why, they are still accepting the warriors knowing that the elimination round started hours ago, he asked the local residents at the scene about this and they mention that the noble who facilitated this took account the vast number of fighters that came from distant areas of the land,
and was outraged concerning the events action toward those who spent a lot of effort just to travel again, the moment the grand Viceroy reestablish and continue the Regional Battle tournament without extending the days in consideration of those who went back to their domain and heard the official announcement after a few days,
Many participants had already made travel arrangements and may have missed the opportunity to compete due to the sudden change in schedule. It is important for event organizers to prioritize the convenience and fairness of all participants, especially those who have invested significant time and resources into the competition.
Ramiel thought the preliminary fight started hours ago, but after seeing this he understood certain adjustments were made to pacify the other nobles who wanted to show off their warrior's skills and gain his master the honour of being the best of the land, Ramiel realized that the tournament was not just about fighting skills, but also about politics and diplomacy among the nobles. He knew he had to be cautious and strategic in his approach if he wanted to win the title of "Champion Vanguard of the land,
Eiresti Nimwen Gallien was waiting outside the taverns the six of them were currently staying, she saw Ramiel rush toward her greeting him with delight and whispering in his ear, is master Lā mǐ'ěr be participating in the battle,
Ramiel explained that he was gathering information about the enemy's movements and strategies and that his alter ego wanted to do, but as for now, he has decided not to participate in the battle. Eiresti listened attentively, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension about what was to come.
Inside the tavern, Eiresti noticed the rest of their group already seated and drinking ale. She and Ramiel walked toward them planning to join them, they were all a bit drunk and were talking about their plans for the upcoming battle, hoping to gain some insight if Lā mǐěr will participate, The group exchanged stories and strategizing when they notice their youngest member was with a man, this shock them and became rowdy when Eiresti introduce him a special friend who was a licenced hunter at the royal guild, he just smiled and ask if she was doing fine, she drags Ramiel toward the tavern and as what were the things he was doing,
The group was relieved to know that the man was not a bad person, and they welcomed him warmly. They were intrigued by his profession and asked him about his experiences as a hunter, hoping to learn more about the royal guild's operations as they continued to drink before Leilatha Atinen saw her fellow night were already drunk and need to rest for the opening the day after tomorrow, so they drag their drunk body and head toward their respective rooms while Leilatha Atinen wave at her youngest member not to get caught up in his charm and good look, and just started to laugh, without knowing the real reason why she joined the knight order upon Ramiels instruction,
"so are you ready to take the dagger I gave you to gain your honour back?"
she looked at him with determination and said
" I saw them again, they are still arrogant and vile as before,"
"I will make that you will have the opportunity to face all four."
"thank you, master!"
Ramiel gave her a tap on the shoulder and told her, he will be just watching her as a spectator and see firsthand what she was capable of doing to get her revenge back, and stood up and just left the tavern, as she grip the dagger at her waist She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness as she knew that Ramiel was a skilled fighter and his approval meant a lot to her. With a deep breath, she ordered another drink and began to plan her next move.
Ramiel was just wandering the city of Avarel city when he saw familiar faces guarding a huge luxurious carriage, big enough to fit ten people inside with a partition to hold guard both front and back, it had a sophisticated design for just a carriage,
he sensed there are two powerful individuals inside they were very strong, the strongest he has felt, thinking they might be a member of The Ten Highbeards, so he closed all of the power and did not let anybody notice it,
Ramiel knew he had to investigate further, but he also knew that approaching the carriage could be dangerous. He decided to view it discreetly and pretend he was just mesmerised to see a luxurious carriage and be a dunce or a commoner and hopefully, he can gather more information before making a move.
as he pass the carriage he was able to see a man with dark purple long hair and with a goatee beard and estimated was about 6 feet tall and was wearing artefact armour and a weapon as he silently sat inside the carriage talking to a woman who was elegant but has that nasty and cruel demeanour look she has red eyes long black hair and an unusual ear piece earing attach on both of her ears
The man with the dark purple hair and the woman with the cruel demeanour seemed to be discussing something important, as they were both deeply engrossed in their conversation. It was clear that they were not to be messed with, given their intimidating appearance and aura, Their conversation appeared to be serious and secretive, making him wonder who they were and what their intentions were.
Ramiel couldn't help but feel a sense of unease and curiosity as he continued on his way, wondering if he had just stumbled upon something that he shouldn't have seen. He made a mental note to keep an eye out for any further clues or information that could shed light on the mysterious duo in the carriage.
while walking and slowly leaving the carriage Ramiel wondered what kind of conversation they were having inside and are they the ones who attack his mother or if he was just overthinking the situation just based of his gut feeling alone, He tried to shake off the negative thoughts and focused on his surroundings, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling city. As he walked, he made a mental note to check in with his mother later and ensure that she was safe and sound.
it was a good decision to come as a Ramiel and move freely to investigate the connection why the elder lich was summoned to attack this particular city with seventy thousand ghouls that he destroyed days ago and if there is any significant connection to whatever The Ten Highbeards are planning, Ramiel's ability to move freely and undetected is proving to be a valuable asset in this investigation. With the information he gathers, we may be able to prevent any future attacks and put a stop to The Ten Highbeards' plans.
While the carriage moved, another carriage was actually behind it. It was from Ivlares City, and instinctively knew who the two people inside were: Viscountess Hilas Ugrihron and Earl Reeve Gallien Even with the offence that the high council announced toward the Viscountess's action against Commander Talion Nebeus, 3rd Air Commander, with his 16 Avarel elite sky raiders still pending, they couldn't stop her from participating, because this was a royal decree because she was still a noble,
The Viscountess was determined to see the mission through, despite the potential consequences. Earl Reeve Gallien knew that they had to succeed in their mission or risk losing everything they had worked for.
The Viscountess was determined to fulfil her duty and had no intention of backing down. Earl Reeve Gallien, on the other hand, remained silent and stoic, as if deep in thought about the events that were about to unfold. They knew what was going on here was going to fuel more hate, but they had no choice but to answer the call and attend the tournament battle as guests.
Earl Reeve Gallien's bearing suggested a sense of responsibility and duty towards their role as guests at the tournament, despite the potential consequences. It was clear that they were not going to let their personal feelings interfere with their obligations.
The regional tournament will last for ten days, and this is considered the highlight of any royal decree to gather powerful warriors under each sponsoring and spectating noble house The tournament will feature various combat events such as jousting, sword fighting, and archery competitions. The winner of the tournament will be granted a significant amount of wealth and a chance to serve as a personal guard to any noble or wealthy individuals who can match the winner's skill in weight of gold
as expected, the tournament will attract a large number of noble houses and an audience, including merchants, artisans, and travellers from neighbouring kingdoms. The event will also provide an opportunity for the noble houses to showcase their wealth and power through lavish feasts and entertainment.
So Ramiel has enough time to plan and formulate the proper approach to his question. Who were those two powerful characters in the carriage He decided to conduct some research and gather information about influential figures in that city, hoping to find some clues that could lead him to the answer. Additionally, he plans to reach out to some locals who are in the field to take advantage of the informal way of gaining information by gossip and get their insights and opinions on their identity.