Chapter 212 - Episode 212: It's Connected.
Chapter 212 – Episode 212: It’s Connected.
Saintess Aria then pointing at the book.
"Read page 148 on the last paragraph."
Ivonna immediately flips the pages while she's looking at the pages numbers, she then stops flipping the pages and her finger is pointing at the last paragraph. Ivonna is reading the last paragraph out loud.
"We managed to defeat all Baltizar's followers and we finally found Baltizar's grave in the Retentissant gap thanks to the information we received. We were sure that we killed all of his followers, but we found out that someone has been taking care of his grave and surrounded by flowers and gold. We observed the grave for a month and we found a woman taking care of the grave, and we captured her. We interrogated her and she immediately told us everything. She is one of Baltizar's wives, and her job was to take care of his grave. We also found out that Baltizar has a son from his other wife, but we could not find the other wives. She said that his son will be the next person who will rule all over the Orion, with that being said, we looked for Baltizar's son but in the end, we never found him."
We both are looking at each other and then I'm pointing at the first sentence.
"It's said here that they received the information, but it's not written from where and who. Who gave them the information?"
Saintess Aria lifts the other scroll.
"This scroll is the answer. If Lady Ivonna got this scroll from Lady Eveth, then the other one is also from her. This scroll came down to the holy temple in the middle of the night and it was laying on the ground 2.600 years ago after the three sovereignties raise. At first, the Saintess was the only one who believed the message, but then so many things happened and the message warned them about them before it happened. The three sovereignties finally believed the message and worked together to hunt down Baltizar and his followers."
Ivonna is furrowing her forehead.
"Wait a second. That scroll came from 2.600 years ago but now is 2.614. That doesn't make any sense because the Legendary heroes appeared long before the three sovereignties exist."
Saintess Aria smiles and pointing her finger at the book.
"That is why it was called the dark age. It was the time before the three sovereignties existed."
Ivonna's mouth is wide open with disbelief.
"So that means…"
Saintess Aria smiles and nodding.
"There are so many things that happened at the dark age, and if you like, I can show you the history of the dark age and the reason why it is called the dark age."
I shake my head.
"It's going to take a while and I don't think she's ready for it. Also, we are currently have something more important to take care of, and we are here to talk about it."
Saintess Aria nods with understanding, then I show her the document about the subjects to Saintess Aria. She sits down and reads them so seriously and thoroughly, while I'm staring at her expression that keeps changing because of the contents of the document. Saintess Aria then drops the document at the table and she looks at both of us with disbelief.
"Is this?"
We both nod and Ivonna crosses her arms.
"Yes, Emperor Lerst Eogura has planned to take over the three sovereignties from the inside. We don't know how many of them are in the Alliance Kingdoms, and we both had a talk before we came here. There might be a chance that the subject is in the Holy Temple. Your position is a threat to the Emperor, and they would find a chance to take care of you, Saintess Aria."
Saintess Aria is pressing her hands together and she's worried about it.
"Are you sure about it? This place is more secured than any place."
Ivonna nods with confidence.
"I guess I have to start telling you about what happened before we came here."
Ivonna is telling her that we came from the Hebraum Kingdom, and she tells her that King Crafnell is one of Emperor Lerst Eogura's men. Of course, Saintess Aria can't believe it, but after Ivonna tells her about Rodwane is still alive, she starts to believe our story. Before we left the Hebraum Kingdom, King Crafnell told us that the subjects are placed everywhere and he's confident with that. He also told Ivonna that there's a high chance that Emperor Lerst Eogura placed his subjects in the Holy Temple.
One thing that really concerns Ivonna is that the subjects that we fought back then weren't the strongest from them all, there are so many subjects that are stronger than them and they're placed in the Aarus Empire since Emperor Lerst Eogura wants the strongest to be placed there and take over the Aarus Empire while he doesn't need the strongest subjects in the Alliance Kingdoms because he has King Crafnell that already secured his position in the Alliance Kingdoms.
Saintess Aria stands up and then looks at the document.
"The most obvious proof we could find is the mark that they have on their body?"
We both nod in agreement. Saintess Aria is covering her mouth while thinking for quite a while, and then she looks at us.
"I think we are going to need both of your help. Can you guard the temple while we are going to check on each person in the temple? I am not saying that the Paladins are not capable of protecting the people in the temple, but knowing there are 2 heroes standing in front of me, it is better to ask for your help as well, correct?"
We both bow with understanding. Saintess Aria smiles and then we immediately leave the archive room and follow her everywhere she goes.
(Somewhere in the Aarus Empire territory)
Kingstar and Queenstar are pushing their swords at someone with wounds and injuries all over his body, and then Kingstar removes his left hand from the sword and punches him in the face. They both finally slash his body and Queenstar stabs her greatsword in his heart while screaming in annoyance. The guy falls to the ground and then Queenstar pulls her sword while catching her breath.
Queenstar looks at Kingstar.
"Who are these people?"
Kingstar sheathes his greatsword and looks around. There are dozens of dead NPCs behind them with hundreds of the Supremacist Clan members surrounding them. Kingstar shakes his head and then looks at the guy that they just killed. He squats down and removes the armor, he looks at the dead guy's chest and he sees the black veins there. Kingstar nods and stands up.
"I never thought they're real, but as soon as we found one, they all came out like pack of wolves. I don't know what their levels are, but if hundreds of level 300 players barely won the battle and most of them almost got one-hit kill, that means they're at least three to four times our levels."
Kingstar looks at Queenstar and nods up.
"Did you get a skill from this guy?"
Queenstar nods.
"Yes, I got a passive skill called [Stun Resistance]."
Kingstar nods with understanding.
"Nice. We should bring all the dead bodies with us and let's examine the bodies."
Queenstar nods with understanding, then Kingstar looks at his clan members.
"We are done here! Bring these dead bodies with us to our base! Make sure that nobody notices these dead bodies on our way back. This is something that nobody should see as I told you all earlier, this is a secret mission."
They all nod and immediately bring and carry all the dead bodies into the carriages that they have prepared. Kingstar and Queenstar are raiding their horses and leading the way back to their base while the commanders are guarding and protecting the carriages from the sides and behind.
(In the Eluna Empire's Palace)
Emperor Lerst Eogura, a white-haired old man with white beard and mustache is sitting in his throne while glaring at the nobles below him and discussing about the empire's future plans, but then Emperor Lerst's squire is bowing down while whispering something in his ears. Emperor Lerst Eogura looks at him from the corner of his eyes and his squire bows then leaves.
Emperor Lerst Eogura is raising his left hand.
"Stop talking, all of you."
The nobles shut their mouths and look at him in fear. Emperor Lerst Eogura looks at the royal guards on the door, he nods up and then the royal guards open the door. A person is entering the throne room with a scroll in his hand. Emperor Lerst Eogura looks at the nobles and waves his hand to kick them away from the room. All the nobles bow and leave hurriedly.
Emperor Lerst Eogura is glaring down at him.
"Who are you?"
The guy immediately go down on his knees and calmly replies.
"I am just a humble messenger, Your Majesty…"
The guy lifts his hands with the scroll on them. The squire is walking down and grabbing the scroll then he walks up and gives it to Emperor Lerst Eogura.
The emperor is chuckling and then laughing so hard that everyone starts panicking. He stands up and walks down and stands in front of him. He looks around and lifts his head.
"All of you, leave the room!"
All of them bow and leave the room. Emperor Lerst Eogura is smirking and looks at the guy in front of him.
"Tell me your name, messenger."
The guy removes his hood while lifting his head and smiles.
"My name is Aspen, Your Majesty, and I am here to serve the descendants of Baltizar Wezeis as he ordered me to…"