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Chapter 7 - SHE PASSED AWAY

"WHAT"

We are shocked by Catherine's declaration that seems to suggest there won't be any objections to her decision. I had been expecting them to help me with acquiring my identification documents and maybe recommendation on an Inn to stay in but not today at the lord's mansion.

"My little princess, that won't do since he's not a noble or a servant of the Alvion family" Cliff says.

"So who made such a ridiculous rule dad" Catherine asks looking bemused "And Ace just saved your daughter's life so can't you make exceptions to the rule or am I not important to you any more? " Catherine asks while looking pitiful

"Arghh!! OK fine he can stay with us but under three conditions" Cliff says looking defeated.

" What conditions" Catherine asks

" First condition is he has to answer my questions honestly"

" I can do that" Ace declares as if it's no big deal.

" I'll state the other conditions later. So who are you? where do you come from? What do you intend on doing in my city? " Cliff asks with interest looking curious.

"Just that?" Ace asks with a stupified face but seeing the seriousness and curiosity in Cliff's gaze he continued "As you already know my name is Ace Anderson son of Eve Anderson".

As soon as the people in the room hear the name Eve Anderson they are shocked to the core with their chins dropping down, they remain in that state for while such that insects would fly in to their mouths comfortably do their businesses and fly out.

" A...are y...yo...you t...talking about Eve Anderson the mad and genius Alchemist" Cliff asks after regaining composure.

[How rude ] Ace hears Eve complaining in his head.

"What is she some kind of big shot" Ace asks in an amused tone.

" Eve Anderson was born a commoner but rose from that status to creating the Anderson house which is not affiliated with any Kingdom and has the most prosperous Magic research institution. The Anderson territory was initially land that belonged to six Kingdoms on this continent, the kingdoms came to an agreement to make that territory for lady Eve since they didn't like the idea of monopolising her genius creations. She is the first woman to be recognised by all the nations in this male dominated society. She is also rumoured to be a Platinum ranked adventurer with mastery of many high class spells and sword skills hence the reason why the old geezers( kings and Emperors) did not dare to force her to stay in their kingdoms it is rumoured that sixteen years ago she disappeared, but no one dares attack her territory in fear of retribution once she returns. But thanks to her that our lives are much easier due to her creations of magic tools that assist in our food production, transportation and some auxiliary items that are a must have in our houses" Catherine explains with eyes filled with admiration.

[Wow mom you were insane] Ace comments internally.

[ He... he... he] Eve giggles.

"Where is she, I want to meet her" Catherine asks hysterically with hopeful eyes.

" She passed away" Ace states as if it has nothing to do with him.

When everyone hears his answer they are shocked and then looked at him with pity. Ace casually took a sip from his cup of tea as he decided to continue explaining himself.

" I was born and raised in Rupungu Forests central region" When the people present hear Ace's words they are stunned.

" B...but Rupungu Forest is a forbidden area with high fatality rate where atleast a hundred high rank adventurers lose their lives" Lilian matters after the shocking revelation.

" No wonder there has no sighting of her all these years only Lady Eve is crazy enough to raisea child in a forbidden area" Cliff says while laughing idiotically.

" I've lived all my life in that place it's my home and her resting ground, while on her death bed she only had one wish for me and that is to explore the world and that's what I intend to do. Hope that is enough to satiate your curiosity lord Cliff. " Ace says while staring at Cliff.

Cliff looks at Ace's eyes confirming he's not lying he nods. The room remains silent as the people inside digest what they just learnt. The only sound heard is the sound of Ace sipping tea, half an hour later Cliff breaks the silence by coughing lightly to gather everyone's attention then he proceeded with the second condition.

" I want you to have a mock battle with all my soldiers" Ace states without blinking an eye.