After his conversation with Zarvok, Varadon got out of the mansion and sat inside a luxurious car and asked the driver to steer towards Elvian empire.
While in the car he started thinking about where his grandson might have gone. It's been almost 3 weeks since he went missing. Even his cell phone has been turned off.
' Did those cultist do something to him?, but how can they take Zhavrik without getting noticed. Did they come and take him while both me and Zarvok went out?. Well even if they did enter during that time, how did they manage to evade Aelira and Lystriel.'
' what if it's not those cultists, what if it's some other organisations?. What might their goal be?, did the news related to Zhavrik's bloodline awakening spread?, if it did who might have done it?, is it one of the elders?, hmm I doubt that. Elders are more tight lipped about this matter than us. They know how important Zhavrik's situation is.'
' Iam definitely missing something. Either someone within the family betrayed us or some overly strong people are after us. Is it those dragons?.'
'Well whoever it might be. If something were to happen to my grandson, I will burn this world down and f*ck up every single one those suspects'
As Varadon was pondering about his Situation and mumbling to himself the car suddenly came to halt. When he looked up to find the reason, he saw a man dressed in military uniform blocking their path, Who later came walking towards his door and knocked.
The man who came and knocked the door was one of the knight captain stationed to monitor the borders.
When the window slid down and the guard captain looked at the person who was sitting inside, he almost lost his footing.
"Lo...Lord V Varadon, please pardon my rudenes. I was not aware it was you inside the car. I was stationed here to check the vehicles passing through this region. If it's okay, may I know what your lordship be doing in this path?"
Sweating profusely, still with his head bend down, without trying to look into the man's eyes he asked about the person's appearance in this part of region politely.
Looking at the guard who was bending down and question him, Varadon replied, " Iam going to Elvian empire to meet their emperor."
The guard knew even before asking that this old man was going to Elvian empire, as this road leads towards Elvian domain. But the reason why he asked that question was, recently the emperor had issued an order to prevent the Thaloreins from crossing the boarders and enter to the elvian empire, it was not a secret that the elvian domain is in a bit of chaotic state now. Emperor who knew this wanted to profit as much as possible. But the Thaloreins are friends with the elves, so if the Thaloreins meddle in this affair, the emperor's plan will be obstructed. So he clearly issued an internal order to prevent this from happening.
But to his dismay, the person who was sitting inside the car, was not someone whom we can stop. Hell even if the emperor himself was here, I don't think this old man would have listened.
After calculating his options, the guard with still his head bent down responded respectfully.
"Lord Varadon, we will open the gates, please give me a minute."
After saying this, the guard ran towards the gate and opened it.
Seeing the guard open the border gate, the driver started his car and drove.
After the car passed the gates, the guard sighed and sat on his butt
" Damn, that was scary. Just standing near him made me shit my pants. Ufff, now that this situation is handled, I need to report this to the general. I don't think I will be punished for this."
Comforting himself, the guard made his way towards the watch post, where the general was staying.
"Good evening general, I would like to report something".
Reaching the place where the general was resting, the guard captain stated his reason for his visit and waited.
"Enter"
After hearing the confirmation, he made his way inside and stood couple of meters away from the place, where a neatly dressed man with neatly trimmed hairs and groomed face was sitting, reading some reports on his desk.
" State your business"
This man was the duke of Valois dukedom, "Cedric Valois".
"My lord, we have a problem. Lord Varadon Thalorein, just entered the elvian empire."
Listening to what his guard said, Cedric's head shot up and looked at the guard with sharp piercing state.
"What did you say?, that old man went into the elvian domain?. And why did you not stop him?, you know that his majesty have issued an order to not let the Thaloreins cross the border. If you do not give me a proper answer, you will be punished with death sentence right now". Saying this Cedric made his way towards the guard who was now kneeling on the ground.
"Lord, please forgive me. Iam just a low guard captain. If it was some other people from the Thalorein dukedom, I would have stopped them with all my force. But this time it was lord Varadon, I couldn't possibly try and stand against a former duke. Please understand my situation your lord."
Trying to pleade with all honesty while being crushed under Cedric's killing intent, the guard captain hoped that the duke would understand his situation and would let him go.
After listening to what the man kneeling in front of said, the duke understood and released his killing intent.
"Well I understand your situation. But you still disobeyed a direct order from the emperor. As a punishment you'll be confined for 10 days and will only eat food once per day."
Saying this duke called for another guard and instructed him to put the guard captain in the prison.
The guard captain was happy and thanked the duke for his benevolence. He knew that he would receive some punishment for disobedience, but for it be this lenient. He was so happy that he wanted to run and hug the duke. But he knew, if he did that, it would be the last day of his life, so he went with the guard who guided him happily.
Looking at the guard captain being taken away, the duke started wondering about the reason why did Varadon enter the elvian empire so openly.
" Usually this old man would fly inside the elvian territory without giving a damn about any one. But for him a enter via road, and that to soo openly. I think he definitely knows that the emperor had issued an order against them entering the elvian land. Is he trying to challenge the emperor?. Damn this Thaloreins, why do they always cause so many problems for me . If he really wanted to enter the elvian domain, why did he not fly their like he always do, he could have even masked his aura completely as well. This old man pulled this move intentionally. Now I have to report this to the emperor, he will be so mad. Once this is done, I will have to visit Zarvok and have him compensate me for the trouble his father caused."
After planning to extract some high quality portions and techniques, Cedric mood elevated.
After couple of minutes he out a magic ball and contacted the emperor and explained him about the situation.
" That was easy. I thought the emperor will be mad after listening to me. Did he expect the Thaloreins to pull something like this. Well this is not the first time they went against the emperor, this definitely is not the last time as well. Let them fight, I will stand at distance and try to encash as much as possible. Hehehehehe wait for me Zarvok, I will empty your pockets this time".
The duke thinking about the profits he was about to make, couldn't help burst out laughing.
After some time he went back to his word, with clearly happy expression plastered om his face.
" Why can't the emperor use a cell phone like all of us. Damn it's so irritating to always carry this round ball inside my storage. This old emperor is struck with his belief, I should talk to the empress and have her do something about the emperor's habits".
" Should I release the guard captain who bought profit to me unknowingly?"
" Ha let him stay their for some days. I really hated the way that he looked at me while he was being taken away by the guard. Now that I think about it, he really did look me weirdly. I should punish him more".
After deciding to punish the guard captain more for looking at him lewdly, he called the guard who had escorted the guard captain to prison and ordered him to increase the guard captain's punishment to 1 month and to reduce the quantity in his food.
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After passing through the borders, Varadon had stopped his car after reaching the elvian domain and started flying towards the inner core. After reaching the inner core, he stepped inside the elvian Mansion without being obstructed and waited for the emperor's arrival