[Verni]
I pat Kravos' shoulder, "I only order you to scout but if something happens, do what you have to do."
Kravos nods with a smile, "don't worry my lord, I will handle the western enemies."
Hey, hey, I just ordered you to scout not to fight.
Regardless, Ren is casting something on the Lich, "Contract of the Seeking Divination." She says and a white magic circle appear on the Lich chest.
"What the hell is this?" Says the Lich panicking.
"Try something funny and these guys will take care of you." Says Ren with a smirk.
A few holy doves appear around him then disappear in his shadows to hide.
Ah, I remember these doves from the dungeon. Brings back some memories.
They were annoying as enemies.
The Lich smacks his lips but he can't help but comply.
Ren kicks his face after hearing it. "Why are you smacking your lips?!"
"Ah!" The Lich fall over the ground.
At least, I'm reassured that the messenger or other people will be safe from the Lich especially if he does something funny.
Right now, they are readying for their departure.
I can communicate telepathically with my Essential Clones but there is a limit on the distance. I'll stay in touch with Kravos so I can determine the limit. I already instructed them to return after they scouted their location and if they can be sure to eliminate the enemy, they are given permission to do so.
While the four of them is waiting, I summon a monster using [Infinite Summoning].
[Dart Sparrow: Level 50]
A giant sparrow with dark grey feathers appear, it has a sharp beak than usual and its back is wide enough to be ridden on. It has an immense flight speed that sifting through the central region will be quick. Not to mention, it can easily remember and would cooperate with its passengers.
Nikolai grabs the Lich on his neck. The Lich is panicking. "Hey handle me carefully."
Nikolai ignores him.
Kravos, Nikolai and Selena jump on the sparrow. As for Sasha, she seems hesitant seeing the giant bird monster.
She looks at me to make sure and I nod at her. She also jumps afterw few hesitations. As the sparrow leaves, the four of them gets teleported outside the dungeon. They then fly over the Zen forest.
[Sasha]
I can't help but hold tight on the feather of the giant bird. I mean I never rode one before. This is my first time. I tried peaking to the ground below and it's surprisingly high.
So this is how birds see the ground, huh? Look how distant the horizon is.
As for my company, they seem calm. Kravos is standing still looking to the front with his arms folding. As for the two, they are also standing and looking outward.
However, the guy named Nikolai seems to be the every type of most girls. He looks so handsome. Selena is also in that way but for the guys.
In fact, I'm curious about these people. Perhaps, I'll try talking to the girl in this group.
"Selena, how long have you been working for the Eastern Overlord?"
"I have no obligation to tell that to an outsider."
I sag down feeling disappointed. I try talking to her but she just turns me down. In fact, none of them feel like talking.
With just Kravos' stare, I'm already discouraged from asking questions. They are all so serious and intimidating.
The only one who I can talk to freely is the Lich. However, I don't like talking to him and I hate him the most. "They're quite hard to connect with, huh?"
I huddle on the rear side of the sparrow while looking at the forests below. The Lich flies around to block what I'm seeing. "Hey are you listening. Hey!"
Since he is annoying me, I kick him on the face. "Ahhh!"
"Don't talk to me." I walk away and look for a different spot.
He comes following me around like an annoying pet. "Hey, hey, for now we can be buddies. Just hear me out."
As I thought he is up to something. He comes close to me about to say something snarky. "Just between me and you, I'll lift your boyfriend's curse. In turn, you'll help me with something."
"I'm not an idiot. The Eastern Overlord's men are about to help me out the same way. Making a trade with you will just add some risk on my side."
"Hehe, is that so? I'm sure there is something that you want the most. Whether it be riches or power?"
Riches? Thinking about it, if we have a lot of money, it will help out the Faisor and the orphanage. He won't have to do these risk his life all the time.
Not to mention, I will be giving my sister a good and affluent life not just enough money to survive during my retirement.
But thinking about it, this Lich is just manipulating me. There is no way he will keep his word. For now, I will trust the Eastern Overlord over this suspicious sorcerer.
***
[King Halmin]
In the small nation in the Central Region to the east.
Business is booming as usual. Especially, I have become so rich that it's hard to keep track of my wealth flowing in. It's pleasurable seeing your profits doubling every year since I became acquainted with the S and M trading company. They have a lot of interesting merchandise after all that I never thought of.
Such as this thing called plastic. How did the founder of S and M thought of such a convenient idea like this?
Regardless, the country of Semrad is in the heart of the Central Region when it comes to trading. Most of the manufacturing is processed in here.
Several months later, I would be meeting with the founder of S and M trading to discuss some deals. I can't wait to see what he's like. I heard he's a young man other rumors say he is an old man. Who knows?
Afterward, two soldiers come here to report. They kneel. "Your grace, the rumors of the unknown western forces are causing unrest to the citizens."
I sigh in annoyance. "Idiots, tell them to stay still. The west is very far from our country. It takes months to travel to the western border. There is no need to panic since the scouts will return soon."
However, I notice the soldiers doesn't return. In fact, they seem nervous and is about to speak their true report. "Your grace, we've been notified that the Church of Light Templar Knights will station in Semrad. Some of church members will arrive here soon."
I slam the armrest of my throne, "huh?! How dare the church make such decision? The deal is out of the table. Tell them to leave once they get here."
The southern region and the Seven Sin Overseers loathes the church. If we welcome the church here it might compromise our position of neutrality on Groundwell. Personally, I dislike those bastards as well.
The soldiers nod and left.
While in the royal chambers, I sit comfortably alone on my fancy throne with jewels. Taking care of business is within my skill but politics is just making me stressful. At least, pondering about my wealth can alleviate some of my stress.
A maid comes in a hurry with a worried look, "your highness, forgive me, but Hannah seemed to have ran away."
I can feel my blood pressure soaring like a rocket. I slam the armrest and yell, "that idiot daughter of mine is still thinking about becoming an adventurer!"
I already told the adventurer's guild to deny her access once she decides to register. She was already blacklisted. I can't let my daughter become one and risk her life when she is gonna become my heir.
"Tell them to find her immediately!"
"Yes, your highness!" The maid kneels and ran off in a hurry.
Afterward, the two soldiers come in. They kneel again. "Your grace, report, the agents from the church are here."
My rage increases double-fold that I can't help but shout. "Didn't I tell you fools to turn them away?!"
"Ah, yes your highness, but it's hard to turn them away. Since the high priest Triford Lervin the third and the northern priestess of light are here."
My mouth is agape. These are big names within the northern sphere. To them they would be honored and glad serving these people but not me.
All I sense is suspicion.
If I turn them away, it would feel rude on my side and my business from the north who is believer to the church might get affected, thus I have no choice to let them in.
Afterward, the high priest and the priestess comes in. One can't help but ones sight be taken to the northern priestess of light. With her fancy and long sleeve pure white robe, while holding a bright staff. Her holiness and grandeur can be seen. Especially, since there is a faint glow around her.
So it is true that her beauty is peerless. As expected of the priestess, even I can't help but be infatuated.
As for the high priest, he looks like a usual priest with white formal robe. They then kneel in my presence. "Lord Halmin Dawrov, we are here to ask you of your greatness to lend us your cooperation in taking down the shadow devils on the west."
"Forgive me Father Lervin, but I haven't heard such news."
"Then allow me to explain..."
According to him, the evil devil army from the west will take over the entire continent. The shadow devil can turns humans into one of their kind. Since Semrad has routes from the north and south. They can infect the entire continent.
Semrad is a good defensive post for the church against their forces according to them.
Father Lervin continues. "Not to mention there is a threat of an evil cult in the west and rumors of a new Overlord. We can monitor it from Semrad."
"Father Lervin, I have acquiantances from the south. Letting the church forces enter my territory will affect my business. If you want a location to station your army, you can find it somewhere else.
Father Lervin shows a slight smile on the edge of his lips. "Allow me to inform you, Lord Halmin. These shadow beings won't stop until every human soul has been turned into a devil. Everyone in this continent is in danger unless, us the church can put them down. No one in this continent has the resources to put down the evils from hell but us."
"Forgive me Father but there is nothing I can do."
"I see, then tis a shame." Lervin then eyes my youngest daughter who is on the maid's embrace. "By the way, I just saw the older princess climbing over the outer wall a moment ago."
"Hannah, that idiot daughter of mine!"
Lervin then smiles with innocence. "By the grace above, I bless your daughter. In this world's state it's not bad to ask for help especially for your daughter's sake. We'll be here for a few days if you change your mind." Father Lervin nods and so does the priestess nefore leaving.
That last remarks kinda pisses me off. My daughters has nothing to do with this nonsense. There is no chance I would let them.
***
[Lara]
[System title: Priestess Queen
Level: 138]
After receiving the divine blessings from the Head Saint, I evolved becoming the northern priestess of light. I'm now blessed with stronger affinity to light and better commands of the light spirits.
Being given this title, I'm a symbol of beauty and grace through out the land. My mere touch simply heals the wounds of the ordinary humans.
As expected, I live in the apex and my existence is divine. Perhaps, I'm the chosen one and has the best compared to my classmates. Those lower life forms don't understand how important I am.
If Myla is alive, I hope she can see what I am today. I wonder what will her reaction be? No doubt she might say, "Sorry Lara, I was wrong. You are the queen of the school, not me."
Imagining about scenarios like that keeps me from being bored.
Right now, we are doing this annoying thing which is talking to some random King. The only thing I'm fond of is seeing everyone else looking at me more than few seconds. It feels good being adored as beautiful. My god.
Right now, we are leaving the castle of Semrad. "Priestess Lara, is something on your mind?" Says Father.
"Yes, the air in this place is humid and hot. I'd prefer we go back with Lord Cyprus since this place is uncomfortable."
If possible, I don't wanna return here.
Everyone around us take notice of me. "Hey look, it's the priestess." They then stare at me in awe and adoration.
I smile back and wave at them like a celebrity. Living in another world ain't bad I suppose, when I was a tiktoker back on earth.