Chapter 10 - chapter 10

Caesar was being supported by Litya as they made their way towards the training fields. They both soon arrived at their destination as it was almost midday and the weather was pleasant and warm...

Litya soon began describing to Caesar how elves do reconnaissance. There were two widely used scouting techniques. The first method involved using spirits as scouts, while the second involved making a contract with a beast or bird that was skilled at scouting. Caesar didn't meet the criteria for creating a spirit contrast because of his poor mana control and mana sensitivity, thus Litya would help Caesar get a contract with a beast instead.

Litya removed the pendant she was wearing. After clicking the pendant's button, The thumb size pendant quickly expanded to become an oval-shaped silver capsule. Opening the lid revealed a grey egg within.

"Caesar, this egg is of a flying beast and it is among the continent's fastest flying birds. The bird is known as a 'èmahas falcon'. Litya continued by going into great detail about the bird. Its nature, development, strength, speed, habitats, feeding patterns, and many other characteristics.

Finally, the moment has come to form a contract. A contract might be made even while the bird was still in its egg. A little of Caesar's blood were requested by Litya. He made a little cut with his dagger on his finger, letting the blood drip over the egg.

Litya began chanting in High Elven language that was derived from dragon language also known as "the dragon's tongue," while she repeatedly released mana into the area. Soon, mana particles began resonating with each other, creating a loud ringing noise.

The moment the ritual was complete, all of the mana converged and gathered and around the egg. Caesar's blood on the egg began to move on its own and quickly formed an intrinsic pattern that covered the egg. The blood quickly seeped into the egg.

Litya let out a long sigh. "Finally its done," she said, flashing Caesar a smile as if she were proud of herself. Caesar himself was shocked and awe and was staring at her as if she had accomplished some legendary feat.

Caesar questioned, "What did you do, Miss Litya?"

"It's easy. I seeped your blood within the egg, creating a bond between you and the bird, using your blood and my magic. The bird will be carrying a small amount of your blood, which will enable her recognise you as her parent/guardian."

"They say that blood is thicker than water."

Litya quickly sealed the container after placing the egg inside. The capsule shrunk to the size of a thumb. After that, Litya gave Caesar the necklace with the capsule.

"The bird will hatch in a couple of days, so keep the capsule nearby."

"Yes" Caesar replied with an excited expression.

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Caesar was currently waiting for Cerita inside the guest room, wearing a little pendant around his neck. Caesar was anticipating his upcoming days, cause soon he will have his own pet.

His time spent with the elf tribe was fulfilling; he experienced new foods and clothing while being exposed to elf culture. Caesar also learnt about the history of elves, their social hierarchy and a variety of other customs and traditions.

Caesar had conversations with numerous elf while touring the tribe. He spoke with adults, children, and some old fogies Who seemed rather bored of their life..

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It was his last day inside tribe. Caesar was waiting inside his chamber at midday, concentrating on the egg. Caesar sensed a connection growing between the egg and himself during the past three days. Caesar began to detect the presence of the bird inside the egg. He could sense the bird's heartbeat and its anticipation for the appropriate moment to pop out of the calcium shell.

The egg slowly cracked open, revealing the bird inside. At first, only the bird's beak could be seen, then its head, and finally its entire body. A new emotions began to well up inside Caesar's heart, the bird and Caesar stared at each other for a short period of time before the bird chirped and began to run towards Caesar with its two short legs.

Caesar quickly moved his hand toward bird to pick it up. The bird started rolling on Caesar's hand. Finding it cute Caesar caressed its head with his finger.

The It bird was primarily black with some scattered golden shades. It was difficult to define characteristics of birds due to it to being born just few seconds ago. Additionally, it would take at least two weeks before the bird could fly in air.

"So cute Your name, yes, your name will be Nigale from today."

The bird didn't understood a word Caesar said, yet it nevertheless chirped enthusiastically when it perceived Caesar's happy mood.

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It was Caesar's last day of his stay in the elven village, Caesar only had a bag containing a pouch of water, some fruits, some healing cream, and a few pairs of elven clothes.

While Caesar was bidding farewell to his elven friends—who could hardly be called friends—Nigele was perched on his shoulder.

The chief of the tribe, Lus, and his son, Lucas, were standing close to the barrier separating the tribe from the forest inhabitants. Hasin, Caesar, and the first elf he met a week ago had already departed. There was no problem due to Caesar's perfect memory, they were already making their way to the spot from where the Dragon was going to pick Caesar up.

"Thank you so much Hasin for escorting me till here." Caesar greeted them with basic politeness before leaving.

"It has been an honour for our tribe to host a guardian dragon's guests. May rest of your journey be safe and fruitful." Says Hasin.

They both parted and went on their way Hasin back to his tribe while Caesar was roaming near the area waiting for Lenora to pick him up.

Without any noise or warning, a shadow suddenly appeared behind Caesar, "My-my, isn't this Caesar?"

Hearing the voice so near his ears caused Caesar to recoil.

Caesar complained, "Stop spooking me like this Lenora."

"Fine, ohh! I can see that you contracted a flying beast." Lenora said as she noticed a little young bird perched on Caesar's shoulder.

As soon as Nigale and Lenora's eyes met, Nigale experienced the worst nightmare of her life even though she was just born. She may have just recently been born, but she already had a the beast instinct and they were warned her that the woman in front of her was dangerous. In an effort to avoid Lenora's eyes, Nigale cuddle ven closer to Caesar.

"Fu, fu, scared so easily, you cute little beast." The dragon chuckled lightly.

Sensing the trepidation Nigale was facing, Caesar looked at Lenora with sharp eyes asking her to withdrew her aura around her as to not scare Nigale.

"Ok, I was just playing, don't get so serious Caesar. Now tell me about your stay with elf's."

"Okay, so first things first, after you abruptly ditched me........."

Caesar began detailing his experiences over the last few days.

Caesar, Lenora, and little Nigale quickly disappeared into the dense woodland.

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TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP.TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP. TIME SKIP.

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TWO AND A HALF YEARS LATER........

(Myala Calander) Monday, year 1020.

Royal palace of Silican Empire.

Princess study room.

The door opens, "Ahh! Princesses Athena, you are still awake. If you neglect your sleep so much then I fear that his majesty will punish us.

A little girl who was around 15 years old was observing the maid. She had snow-white hair and dark blue eyes. After going over all the paperwork, she appeared worn out. She had worked all night without getting a wink of sleep.

"Haaaaa", The princess yawn, a behaviour that absolutely do not adhere to noble etiquettes and should not be shown to public.

"Is it morning already Sistya, I still haven't finished all the paperwork. Please give the finalized paperwork to the administration department, and the unfinished paperwork to your sister, ask her to finish it by tomorrow.

The maid just nodded in agreement and began cleaning the princess's study while the princess herself exists the room to freshen up.

From an early age, the maid Sistya and her older sister Veli were always with the princess, looking after her and protecting her.

Nearly two years ago, everything changed. The princess, who had previously been jovial and eager to get things done, suddenly became much more serious about almost everything. She began to practise sword art intensively while increasing her involvement in administrative tasks. She also created her own organization of individuals she dubbed the "silver knights," and surprisingly, the emperor agreed with her choice, even going so far as to give funds and a small number of his personal loyal servants who can show the ropes to the princess.

Least to say, The princess had demonstrated that she was outstanding in whatever subject she chose including management, administration, her personal training in sword arts and magic, and her power to convince people.

She only had a staff of six workers two years ago, including her two personal maids and the four individuals sent by the emperor. After just two years, her knight brigade now has over 50 members. Thirty knights and swordsmen, ten high ranking magicians, and ten noncombatants engaged in management and administrative tasks. In addition, she had established her own information network, which was known only to the emperor and the princess's personal aide.

The talent and growth princess had shown in two years was astronomical.

IN THE DINING ROOM.

Six persons were seated at the lengthy dining table. Jonas Valori Argyros, the emperor, sat on the main throne. The remaining seats were taken by his wife Nalini Valori Argyros, their son Nicolas and Eleni Valori Argyros, the oldest prince betrothed Suhani, and finally princess Athena Valori Argyros, the flower of empire.

"How is your training coming along, Athena?" Emperor enquired.

"Father, don't worry; just stop sending additional instructors. Everything is OK. I'm doing great." Athena said with a smile,

The family supper was rather ordinary, far different from the public rumours that the member of royal family's were at each others throat.. And it turned out that the rumours were untrue.The emperor himself spread those rumours for reasons that are only known to him.

After the breakfast Athen went to her room and slumped on her bed.

"Finally, everything is moving along as it should be."

A maid suddenly enters the rooms.

"Good morning, princess."

"Veli, you're here. Please quickly inform me of the reports so I can finally relax."

"Yes, princess. To start, just 15 of the 22 individual you said to look for them were identified, and our guys are keeping tabs on them. The south-east of the continent has not seen much activity, and the kingdom and Land of Death are still locked in a stale-mate. Third, the Deharad Volcanic Range has not produced any reports of Phoenix sightings. Fourth, Caesar Von Rosehart has not been seen since he abruptly vanished from the entertainment sector two years ago. All of the information about him has been carefully concealed by the Rosehart family. Fifth, there has been a 0.9 percentage increase in recent demon sightings. Sixth, the apostles of the outside deity have been increasingly active recently; they are sacrificing and killing many towns on the Ethna kingdom."

In a similar manner, Veli continued to describe every incident that had happened on the continent.

Athena eventually let out a deep sigh once the maid left.

Every thing is progressing as it should be but this is not enough, there are many people hiding. The power in shadows have started to move, father is trying to hide a majority of information. According to calculation the place that is going to hit first by unknow is the black market. I thinks it is finally time to meet the wandering king.'

Athena quickly takes out communication amulet and makes a call.

BEEP, BEEP.

"Soran quickly submit my application for traveling to father, we are going to Ethna kingdom in few weeks.

"Yes, princess."

BEEP, BEEP.

After working all night on paperwork, Princess finally sighed in relief. She was exhausted and just wanted to get some rest.

When she tried to recall the past, an image of a face suddenly appeared and haunted her. Athena's face grew icy, her eyes showed intense rage, and she clenched her fist so firmly that she began bleeding.

"Just wait, Abaddon; you won't be around much longer, the next time we meet will be your last time. Your every plan, your every game, everything will be taken from you. Death is a mercy for you. I will make sure to torture you to till the ends of time.'

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INSIDE THE DEMON CONTINENT, SOMEWHERE.

Two humanoid demons were speaking inside a luxurious carriage.

"So, how is the situation inside empire, has our cannon fodder finally infiltrated the empire."

"Yes sire, the infiltration was successful even if the number is far lower than what we had estimated. But the more problematic place currently is Xander Academy. It has become more and more challenging to infiltrate the Academy.

"Hehehehehe, don't worry about it; everything will be taken care of. Make sure to finish all assignments by the year's end."

"Yes, Lord Abaddon, I will take care of everything. Now, This humble servant will depart."

The servant soon left, and the demon quickly pulled out a white crystal and began divining about future.

He eventually opened his eyes after 20 minutes and a loss of over half of his demon energy.

"Tsk, still no response. Guess it's time to start showing the hidden cards."

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