Several days later and Elric was readily convinced of the similarities between Flania and Crazy. Many-a-tis Elric almost began to think the princess really was Crazy. In his eyes, the princess and Crazy were essentially two peas in a pod and different only by physical appearance.
Regardless of the tactic used, Elric was never able to find an answer. In fact, more questions were ford when the other magi realized how sothing was wrong when they found Elrics body devoid of mana.
In the end, it was Kebrilio that ca up with a plausible answer to their problems. Because Elric used magic beyond his bodys limits, it resulted in his magic kicking back and inflicting temporary amnesia. Itd also explain his inability to gather mana. Ultimately, Kebrilio vowed to help Elric regain his mories and be able to use magic again.
Kebrilio was a magus of considerable worth and could accomplish almost anything he put his mind to. But despite constant experintation and research, he was unable to treat Elrics ailnt. Having not really expected a cure, Elric always made sure to reassure Kebrilio whenever an experint failed, saying that he would learn to adapt to his new situation.
It was a state of affairs that made the Karthian magi start to treat Elric better. From the best magus, Kebrilio, to the court magi, everyone spoke to Elric like a brother almost from the sa social class.
The knights, whether it was the Royal Knights from Sovereign or the Paladins from Karth, mbers of both knighthoods referred to Elric as a hero.
Elric was being treated as an idol by everyone in both groups in no ti at all.
The pressure soon beca too much for Elric to bear. Before, he had to suffer a similar problem with almost the entirety of Sovereign learning about his mistake in the kings court. Now, that sa story was being circulated to the Karthian magi and paladins along with his more recent feats. Practically everyone he t nowadays would ask about a detail from one of those stories, making it extrely uncomfortable for Elric and prompting him to find places to hide.
The kicker was when soone disclosed the fact that he was the personal property of Crazy. That had made the news and saw to Elric trying his best to hide for an even longer amount of ti.
For that reason, Elric forced himself to master a new techniquethe art of disguise. He had to learn it himself, but it was worth itespecially since he was still halfway to the capital of Karth, Waldsk.
But learning how to disguise himself didnt do much to help Elric. The princess never managed to gain any crucial information from Elric, but that didnt stop her from hounding him.
He was becoming more and more popular amongst the Karthian paladins and magi. He was the perfect chess piece for the ga that was politics, why in the world would Flania leave him alone?
That being said, she didnt forget the humiliation she felt after he embarrassed her in her fathers court. So she spent a few days rigorously training him to be a polite and competent envoy. It was a program she herself had devised.
And of course, being the one to devise it, the princess was more than willing to be the teacher.
And to make sure Elric was properly disciplined, Flania even made sure to enlist the help of Kebrilio.
The amount of people constantly going in and out the princess residence soon earned it a nickna from the Karthians: the Royal Circus.
The days and nights spent in Crazys laboratory ranked high on Elrics list of things hed never miss. But the longer this trip beca, the more Elric began to rethink that list. He had to admit, those days spent in the Forest of Illusions might actually be more preferable than the teachings of the princess. For practically twenty hours of any given day, Elric was forced to undergo a strict schedule to learn more about social etiquette. The worst part was how sleeping was included in this twenty-hour schedule. Sotis even the prince would get involved in all the fun.
There was one thing about these lessons that didnt sit right with Elric. Sotis, hed see so of the paladins cover their mouths with their hands and look away when he ca around. Even Kebrilio would often give him a smile that wouldnt quite reach his eyes as if there was sothing not quite right.
Not even his friends, Kite, Belladonna, Jerry, and Jack, were unable to help him. Whenever he sought out one of the four, theyd make an excuse about having a pressing matter to attend to before leaving.
No matter how many tis he looked at himself, Elric couldnt figure out what was wrong. It didnt seem like there was anything wrong with his body either.
And yet he couldnt deny the changes in his deanor. No one would assu Elric was the son of a grocer, but rather a prince of so kingdom. Truly, the princess was an excellent teacher in this regard.
She was a teacher whose torturous thods were also very effective. Everything she taught left a morable impression in Elrics mind (very much like how Crazy used to teach him). They both even used fatigue as a weapon to beat those habits straight into Elrics life (also similar to how Crazy did it).
The group was already within the vicinity of Waldsk by the ti Elric finished his training with the princess. When they entered, the group could all agree that there was a festive aura in the air.
Was today the Day of Triumph? Counting the days since they left Sovereign, Elric had to guess it was already ti for that.
Elric could rember his father closing up shop every year on this day. The two of them would head into the forest to hunt for boar or fish and bring them back to the village. That night, the entire town would have a bonfire in the plaza and the children would always take part in a performance. The mayor would only start the feast once the performance was over, but the night would always grow to a feverish pitch from there on out. People would eat, drink, and be rry. In their town, the Day of Triumph was a three-day celebration, though Elrics father would always resu business like normal on the second day. But Elric himself would be given ti off, so this holiday was always very special to him.
He had to wonder how the Day of Triumph would be celebrated in Karth.
It was at this mont Kebrilio ca walking by Elrics side. He noted how Elric was so fascinated with the celebrations and walked with him to share the festive sights of the city.
Ah, once again the Day of Triumph celebration is upon us. I rember celebrating this day in my younger daysElric, youre not seventeen yet, do rember youll need to perform in a few days then. Kebrilio smiled.
Theres that tradition here too?
Of course. The Day of Triumph originated here in Karth. Kebrilio explained, Ah, your princess was looking for you earlier. You should hurry over and see what she wants. Though I fear she will most likely wish to test your training.
There it was. That sa strange smile. Her request wouldnt be as simple as hed like, most likely.
Thanking the magus, Elric turned to head over to where the princess was. He hadnt even entered the front door when the princess called out to him, Elric, I hope that you will rember your duty and stay in place now that we are here in Waldsk. Rember your duty.
Then she turned around to her attendants. Go and help Sir Elric prepare.
Elric was already used to being forced to dress up in outfits and whatnot over the course of the last few weeks. But sotis, he had to ask himself a single question.
Was it really necessary to make sothing as simple as clothes into a complicated ss?
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