Chapter 348:
Arthur's Point of View
Capital of Vithari - Dwardew
"Isn't it?" I asked back. "So, what'd you need? Aside from a more fashionable sling?"
Her broken arm was in a sling with a custom brace, and she looked like an absolute wreck of a human being. "There is going to be a eting held soon about what to do. Both the Queen, Prince, General, the Dwarven Advisor, and the Druid leader are going to be there."
"Fun! Let know how it goes!" I gave her a dismissive wave.
It wasn't surprising that she stood there, giving an unimpressed look. "We are also attending, Arthur."
"When you say we, I'm assuming you an you and Kheri. I have more important things to do, Elincia."
"Such as?"
"Such as not attending a pointless eting when we both know I'm going to be the one dealing with all this shit. The Dwarves haven't pissed off yet, which is a miracle, to be honest." Then I gestured to myself. "But if we're being completely honest, it's probably because I haven't had the chance to make an ass of myself yet."
Typhon was offended on my behalf. "You are the farthest thing from an ass, Arthur."
I rolled my eyes. "Not literally, Ty. It was a figure of-" Stopping myself, I continued on. "Never mind." Then I turned back to Elincia. "Do you really want there?"
"The Dwarves and Druids may have information that might help you. I think it essential that you attend."
Quirking a brow, I wasn't convinced. "Information that they attained but were unable to use effectively... How good could it be?"
"Maybe it helped them survive this long."
Damn. That was a good point. "Doubtful." Not that I would admit it. "Besides, I haven't been granted access to their records and library yet."
Elincia shook her head. "What is your obsession over this library of theirs? If this was that important, you could have used our own private library." She told .
My skepticism was growing the longer this conversation went on. "This coming from the sa woman who took a book from , didn't want to return it, and did once she cleared it with her sister. A book you didn't even find, I might add." Then I slowly gestured to her with an amused expression. "Why would I want to borrow your library if you went out of your way to censor a book you had no idea what it contained?"
That got her lips to snap shut. After all, I was right. Elincia stood there, seemingly lost on how to proceed. I had a feeling that she knew this was a losing conversation for her regardless. Especially since she was going to abandon Ventari and return back to Lestrania. The only goodwill that's been garnered this trip was because of , and I'm a dick at the best of tis.
"Your insight into these situations would probably be invaluable." Typhon suddenly said. "It only makes sense that you attend. It also wouldn't hurt to show so interest in the locals. Especially if you plan on working with them in the future."
Standing, I put Defiance on my back and ruffled Ty's hair. "Very good. That's the correct way of thinking."
Elincia looked put off. "If I had said that, you would have just countered it like everything else."
I nodded. "You're not wrong, but neither is he. Difference is, I want to reward him for thinking about the situation from different perspectives." Then I shrugged as I walked up to her. "Besides, you and your sister refused to help. I don't think Ventari thinks of you as the Lestranian representative in this case. Then again, I told her I was here for my own interests. So, you know," I bobbed my head back and forth. "Who knows what she thinks about Lestrania at this point."
"Your disregard for others is always so interesting to hear out loud." Kheri comnted as she ca down the hall. "The crew is recovering. Several are injured, but none fatally so. Everyone should make a full recovery. Captain Allen Harlow wants to speak with you when you have a mont." She inford . "Never thought a lower ranking officer would ask to relay a ssage..."
I ignored her last comnt. "Thank you for letting know. I'll speak with him once the eting ends. It's also good to know everyone made it." I told her.
"That man has been rather distant and unresponsive towards my orders." Elincia comnted.
Kheri looked at , and I shrugged. "Do you want him to be punished?" The Zugal General inquired.
The Priestess shook her head. "No. He was commissioned by Sir Arthur. There would be no point."
Both won discussed how to deal with his attitude for a mont before I cut in. "Remind to take Harlow and his n under my command once we return to Lestrania. Might even have him retire and offer him a position in my private forces." I told the two as I gestured to Typhon to follow before walking past them.
"You have a private force?" Kheri asked skeptically.
"With how you two are acting, I'm going to need to make one." Was my unimpressed response.
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