Chapter 170: Week Off
Ed and Hayato spent quite a bit of ti trying to recreate the map they got from Blood sect. Ed's Calligraphy skill ca in handy in order to decipher the scratched out words on it. Thankfully, they managed to perfectly replicate the map on the first day. They got so help from other people who were good at drawing in Avalon. This way, they managed to keep creating maps that would help them in their war against Blood sect.
"Take these to Kaeborg, Avalez, and Titan kingdoms. These should be taken to..." Arthur invested ti in the distribution of the maps. He delegated so sect mbers and Elders to make sure the letters are delivered to the kingdoms without fail. The operation started after three days of creating the maps. Dozens of people left Avalon to fulfill their duty. Hayato had told them to leave so maps to him, as he was returning to Ryuu kingdom, and so of the kingdoms were on his way. Ellie decided to stay with Emilia but also helped to deliver so of these maps.
Delivering these was very risky, as so infiltrators of Blood sect could find out about the maps. This would end up destroying the advantage they managed to gain over them. But, Ed had this covered. First, he requested that the ssengers would require an audience with the king privately. This couldn't be done usually, but Ed insisted. Unless the respective kings agree, the ssengers are to return imdiately. If the king does agree, the ssengers will have to stall him for as long as possible.
There existed two reasons for stalling the king. The first one allowed the ssengers to draw a simple conclusion about the king's stance towards Avalon. i.e if he is an enemy or an ally. The second reason was, which is the main reason, is to allow Ed to teleport towards the ssengers. He requested the help of Raikou, rry, and Sieg. Raikou attached himself to the shadows of all ssengers. This way he could track each one of them by appearing under his shadow. In the case of Ed not being available, rry would go with Raikou by shadow to the ssengers' side.
rry managed to learn a new ability, which is Invisibility. Thanks to her Light magic, she could stop the light from reflecting on her body. This way, she would not be perceived by the naked eye. Her In and Zetsu allowed her to hide her presence as well. Her Invisibility was Ed's idea. He was curious at first if it was possible, and was afraid that she would appear as a black figure once her skill is activated. But he was relieved to see that she disappeared from sight instead.
Once teleported, rry would inform the ssenger to ask a series of question. The answers provided would help her determine the position of the king, as she could read minds.
In the event where Ed and rry are both unavailable, Sieg would receive the locations of the kings waiting for the answer. He would then deliver them when either of them returns. Sieg proved to be the best for this role. His intelligence, and understanding of his companions' abilities couldn't be bested. Ed's Map allowed him to quickly determine ally from foe so he returned rather quickly.
There were two situations in case they found an enemy. First, they would spin a tale of their sudden visit, such as the request of alliance or help in procuring food. Avalon, of course, didn't need any of them, as they were simply excuses. The first case would happen in rry's presence. In the second case, Ed would be present in an invisible state by using Zero Sign. Once he finds out that the king in front of him is an enemy, he would create a dinsion surrounding all three of the present people. In the dinsion, he would determine if the king is a fake placed by Blood sect, or he is being manipulated.
If the king is a fake, then Ed would slay him, granted he is not stronger than Ed. Which was very unlikely, as most of these kingdoms were small ones. Blood sect would not invest heavily in weak kingdoms. If the king is being manipulated by illusion or so other technique, Ed would put him under an even stronger influence using Genjutsu. His Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan ant that his Genjutsu was almost unparalleled. Once he is successful in freeing the king, he would explain the situation and return to Avalon. Ed resorted to using his dinsion ability, as it helped with both ti and silence. It was a gamble since he is showing one of his abilities, but it was a needed sacrifice.
When Ed finishes up with a king, he would teleport back to Avalon, leaving the rest of the things to be explained by the ssengers. This went on for almost two weeks. ssengers who had to travel the farthest were the reason why it took so long. But, it was a necessary thing to do so they had no choice.
By the end of the second week, it was finally Hayato's turn. Ed was available so he teleported to him, as he had given everyone a sigil. Hayato's sigil was a tal one, ant to last for a long ti. Ed planned to visit his Ryuu kingdom once everything settles down in their continent.
"Edward! Co out!" Once he teleported he noticed that the room had so two people in it, other than Hayato. Of course, he wasn't mad as one of them was his acquaintance.
"Leon!" Ed undid Zero Sign and went in to et his friend. Hayato had reached Avalez kingdom in two weeks since he was traveling by horse. He did this in order to save up on his strength in case he ends up eting an enemy.
"I knew you didn't die!" Leon surprised Ed by a bear hug, which caused Ed to return it. It was a strong man hug filled with brotherhood! Leon didn't change much over the past two years. He only got a goatee and his muscles bulked up even more.
"Hahaha, thanks for believing in ." Both of them started speaking for a while. Ed asked him about the situation of Liza and Charlie, who were Leon's teammates in the academy. Ed was relieved to know that both of them were doing okay along with their kingdoms. He didn't get to et them, as both of them were probably handled by rry.
"Ehm, nice to et you, Edward, my na is Alaric Avalez." An elderly voice sounded inside the room. Ed turned back to look at the source only to realize he had ignored the king all this ti.
"Forgive , nice to et you, sir," Ed responded politely. He wasn't used to speaking with other kings, as the only exceptions were his father and Scale kingdom's king.
All four people got to talk about their future plans against Blood sect. Ed did a last favor by telling them of the enemies that infiltrated their ranks. He got the king to summon everyone while he hid using Zero Sign. In the end, he knocked down all everyone who was summoned and told the king who the enemies are.
"You should stay so I can treat you to so dishes!" Leon wanted to fulfill the promise between them way back in the academy. But, Ed had other plans to do so he had to decline.
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