Chapter 394:
Arthur's Point of View
Dwardew Palace
It'd been a little over a week since my battle with the Wraith. So far, I'd been able to hide what happened during our fight. Elincia and Kheri had many questions that the Dwarves and Druids avoided like the plague. They gave vague responses to the best of their ability, but the two knew sothing had happened. Both won were sharp, and it was kind of a giveaway when almost everywhere I went after the funeral ceremony, Dwarves and Druids alike would bow.
Although, so took it to an even higher degree of annoying. "How kind of them to show their savior their respect." Elincia comnted dryly as several Dwarves were kneeling as we walked by.
"Maybe if you did more while you were here or even wanted to co in the first place, you'd be shown the sa treatnt." I shot back as we were led by a guard sowhere.
"You know we were in a tough position, but leaving Lestrania for you almost seed too easy. Nothing worried you about leaving?" The Priestess replied.
"I had my people in place, and I trust them. As long as Arceana didn't do sothing really fucking stupid, I have no doubt everything is fine."
Kheri glared at from behind. "She is still the Priestess, Arthur!"
Stopping, I put my hand on her shoulders and shook my head. "I know. I'm so sorry."
Without elaborating, I followed the Dwarven guard leaving two insulted won to follow . As flustered as they were, they eventually realized it would be pointless to continue. After all, there were fewer things I had less faith in besides Arceana.
The Zugal General spoke up after a minute. "Why do I feel like you've intentionally made us look bad this entire trip?"
Looking over my shoulder got both won's attention. "Most of that was done by yourselves. Leave out of it. I wasn't the one who wanted to leave. Elincia elected to co as a representative, and Greigh asked you to co to help her. You two ca in your own self interests."
"So did you!" Kheri said as she gestured to wildly.
"Yeah, but I said that straight up. Lestrania has just been trying to save face ever since I agreed to co."
Elincia couldn't refute that, but it didn't matter. We had exited the palace and were being led elsewhere. All three of us were surprised by that. Part of thought about being worried. Then I thought better of it and realized how idiotic it would be to try and lay a trap for after everything they saw.
We ca up to Vitar, who was with several guards and his mother. "Well, this is a surprise." My forr student, now priestess, said. "Is there so special reason we were brought here, Ventari?" They were guarding so unassuming house.
The Queen glanced at for a mont before she answered. "This is where we have been keeping the prisoners, Elincia. All of them have their masks on, but we've removed their cloaks." Ventari replied. "Given that we had an agreent and were only able to capture them thanks to Arthur, we thought it best to let him go first in questioning them." She explained.
"We've also kept most of the people at bay. They're busy helping with the recovery efforts and scavenging, but many want to see their hero." Vitar inford .
"Tell them to get a better hobby." I told him before I looked at Ventari. "Thank you for keeping them secluded. Is there anything I should know about them?"
"Well, I think it would best if soone were to accompany y-" Ventari began, but I quickly cut her off.
"No." Many present seed surprised at my tone, and her son was a little put off.
She gave a small bow. "As you wish."
Elincia stepped beside . "I also think it would be best if soone were to be present. It does not have to be , but I have learned better than to leave you alone with prisoners." She stated firmly. "After what happened with those Zugal from the Northern Kingdoms, I cannot condone you being alone with them."
Eyeing her for a mont, my attention moved back to Ventari. "Whose prisoners are these? The Dwarves?" I asked.
"Yes?" She replied, confused.
"So, you should be the one who chooses who can visit when and with or without an escort." My gaze drifted back to Elincia.
Thankfully, the Dwarven Queen was quick to pick up what I was putting down. "I suppose I should."
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