Kazas continued to speak.
I dont usually take in disciples. So many people have asked to take them in as disciples that they could encircle the Kerim Mountains twice over if they stood hand in hand.
It was impossible to gather enough people to encircle the Kerim Mountains even if all the servants and the Holy Knights of the Kings Church were also here. Would it even be possible if all of Hubris were gathered?
Your older sister cut this with a sword, huh? Ah, or was this wound inflicted not by a knife but bare-handed? Terrifying. What petrifying talent.
shes not older.
What?
Shes my younger sister. Im older.
Hm. Well, whatever. Dont you want to tweak that arrogant little Araels nose?
Azadine was speechless. Despite suffering from harassnt and tornt for so long, he had never entertained thoughts of paying back his assaulters for their actions. He didnt even have the ntal freedom to entertain such a fantasy.
He, therefore, found Elder Kazas simple suggestion of returning what had been done to him quite refreshing. Azadine was too surprised to speak at this. Elder Kazas, considering his silence as rejection, beca annoyed.
Damn it. Why am I begging you to be my disciple? Im not taking you in. Get lost! Enough!
Kazas anger flared. He stomped on the ground, turned around suddenly, and stord out of the shack.
Ah, exc-excuse
The startled Azadine was unable to follow due to his ill condition. A short mont later, though, soones head popped in from the shacks door. Kazas stuck his head through the doorway.
Oi! Arent you supposed to be chasing after while crying now? Jeez seriously. This bastards so dense. I should just eat you up.
Oh, thank you for taking under your care.
What?
Uh, please take in as your disciple.
Kazas grinned with satisfaction.
All right, Azadine. Im different from the moronic Aragasa. The ripped fragnts of the Book of Beauties of Nature, Flower, Bird, Wind, and Moon have created a maelstrom of different magics inside you, which shall be the foundation for the Writings of Kazas. You can beco the greatest ssenger.
Can I beco a Rescue Knight?
A Rescue Knight? Those fools? Of course, you can. Though I dont recomnd it.
Kazas smiled.
Of course, this is only if you help with my research.
Azadine assisted Kazas with his research, while in return, the elder taught the boy the Writings of Kazas. Well, that wasnt quite right. Instead of calling it teaching, it was closer to indoctrination and transformation for the better.
Kazas researched ways to extract the potent powers from the remnants of the magical Book of Beauties of Nature from inside Azadines body. They also researched thods to fine-tune and transform Azadines body to match his powers.
Though the book was called The Writings of Kazas, Azadine had truly made it into his own. Engrossed in his training, he didnt have ti to et his only blood relative, Arael, or even Aldis.
Yet now, back in the present, he had reunited with Aldis in a secluded backcountry close to Salasma.
Youve grown so wonderfully, Azadine. I had not been able to et you at the sumr solstice festival because Elder Kazas selfishly made you a ssenger all on his own. I missed you so much.
Aldis smiled as she looked at Azadine.
She was now 34 years old. Yet, with the blood of the Heavenly Yaegas Gods flowing thickly through her veins, she still resembled the young girl from Azadines childhood.
Ah, this isnt the ti to be smiling. Do you know what Arael did, by any chance?
I dont know about that. I havent even seen Arael since I beca a ssenger.
Azadine and Araels relationship had beco completely negative. After leaving such a deep wound on Azadines face, Arael had not offered an apology and had instead audaciously told him that he should be thankful to her.
In the anti, Azadine had beco Kazas disciple, left the clans sanctuary, mastered the Writings of Kazas, was suddenly appointed as a ssenger, and was sent straight to Salasma.
Arael murdered Elder Cannahan and stole all the copies of Heavenly Kings Book collected by the clan. She had taken the whole clans wishes and efforts, just like her father.
Salem, the head of the district, inford her of Araels wrongdoings.
Elder Cannahan, that ans the librarys Arael killed him? Is that true? Could it be a false accusation?
Aldis was Azadines ideal standard during his childhood. For him, she was the epito of all virtues and values. The smartest, wisest, most benevolent, and most beautiful. However, now that he was an adult, he could see Aldis as just another human being with flaws that were only natural for humans.
Firstly, she showed favoritism when it ca to Azadine and Arael. He was thankful for this, yet he could feel rage when she also sided with Arael despite his sister being in the wrong. The others also felt the sa way.
Arael called Elder Cannahan out and murdered him while her henchman robbed the library. That is an undeniable fact!
But why, though? Shouldnt there be a motive?
Well, th-that wouldnt it be to have all the power to herself?
Everyone was speechless. A motive?!
Araels arrogance was only matched by her skills. Her nature resembled a violent gust of fiery wind, which made it impossible for anyone to guess where shed appear next. Like a wildfire that consud everything in its path, it was only possible to know what direction it was going after the forest was consud.
That was why no one wondered about her motives except for Aldis.
The magical book needs to be interpreted. The more people we have, the faster that can happen. Araels the second in the hierarchy as she is the second ssenger. Shes guaranteed to benefit from the Magical Book, so why would she want it for herself? Would there even be a person who could surpass her if she received the sa Magical Book with the others?
Even without trying to monopolize the Heavenly Kings Book, Arael would enjoy the sa benefit. As she was already the most powerful ssenger in the clan, her position allowed her to make the best use of the powers of the Heavenly Kings Book.
Aldis was basically saying that Arael didnt have enough motive to betray and kill her own people.
Indeed. She wasnt just playing favorites with Arael. Her argunt was logical, but a bit too logical.
Azadine and the district head wouldnt have problems with each other right now if reason and logic were all it took to persuade people.
If she wanted to revolt, wouldnt it have been more beneficial to start this after gaining those powers?
However, Aldis also made a good point with her questions. Though her argunt didnt prove Araels innocence, it definitely cast a shadow of doubt behind the motives of her revolt.
Arael is extrely aggressive, violent, vicious, and spiteful. The tiniest insult is enough to make her kill soone.
Yeah. She thinks of the others lives very lightly as if theyre insects.
So.
All of them had assud that Arael was the culprit and were now speculating on her motive. As for the motive behind such a grave incident, Aldis had heard nothing but excuses. Their sloppy attempts to justify Araels involvent were because she calmly observed them with The Eye of Harkonia.
Okay then. Ill have to leave to go and fight against Araels rebellion. District Head, Salem, Azadine, may have been dismissed for certain reasons, but please consider him a ssenger regardless. Ill take the responsibility for it.
Okay
I hope you continue to allow us to use the Korasar Peddlers Guild and share information imdiately. Also, please be generous with your support. Ah, of course, please put off Azadines execution order as much as you can within your range of influence.
Azadine couldnt help but laugh at Aldis words. Korasar Peddlers Guild had never supported Azadine in that manner. They fed him out of formality and only listened to his requests because they had no choice. They took his requests lightly since they regarded him as detestful and worthless. However, it seed that Aldiss words carried quite a lot of weight for them.
O-okay.
Okay then, Azadine, shall we catch up now?
Aldis smiled at Azadine just like she always did.
So thats the present 1st ssenger, Aldis Jeddaha.
diam shrugged after her first eting with Aldis.
She doesnt look much different from , does she?
Shes just like a goddess.
Ismail and diam spoke at the sa ti, and they both fell silent.
Ey, Ismail. Thats the first ti Ive heard you say sothing like that. So thats your type, huh? Well, that makes sense. Theres no reason n wouldnt like a beautiful woman, after all. So youre a complete man, too, huh?
Rather than that, its more so that the features of the Yaegas Gods are really prominent. They say that the Emperor had a child with Harkonia, but to think that even among the Aragasa, the blood of the Yaegas Gods is flowing
But did you see the expression on Azadines face? Its that, isnt it? Im not the only one thinking that, right?
Seeing that diams attention had completely shifted elsewhere, Ismail realized there was no point talking to her anymore.
My Lady.
What is it?
Do you really like Azadine? Or did you just fool yourself into liking him because you lost a duel to him?
So you think of as a moron who doesnt even understand her own feelings, is that it?
There are tis for everyone when they dont understand their feelings. Anyways, serving Azadine is dangerous now, given the situation.
Huh? Why?
The Senate of Elders will probably announce a kill order against Arael for Azadine.
A kill order against Arael wouldnt that be for the entire clan?
Yes, thats right. But itll be different for Azadine. Your family committed treason, so prove your innocence by relaying the punishnt on her.- Thats probably what theyll order him to do.
But why?
Araels the 2nd ssenger. Theres no way she would raise a revolt without preparing for Azadines dismissal and the Curse of Service. Seeing how she rebelled so openly, this probably ans
The interpretation of the Heavenly Kings Book must have shown significant progress.
That was Ismails conclusion.
So you have an idea about the motive behind Araels actions, right?
Yeah. She probably did it to stop the interpretation of the Book.
Why?
Thats because
Those in the lower social classes of Aragasa were understandably resentful of their present situation. They were persecuted by Hubrisians from the outside and detested by their own people from the inside.
The chance of becoming a ssenger might allow them a chance to rise in the social hierarchy. However, those fed well were nurtured lovingly, educated, and trained from a young age. Those who entered the selection process after doing odd jobs from a young age could not be equal. Status was still inherited.
Even if those from the lower classes were lucky enough to beco ssengers, they could only enter high society. Their status within the clan was still hereditary.
The interpretation of the Heavenly Kings Book and freeing the Aragasa from the Curse of Service would only strengthen the position of the Founding Families. It would only solidify the rank system among Aragasa and increase the authority of the ruling class. The whole system had to be turned upside down.
Ismail speculated this to be the root of Araels motive, but he didnt say it out loud. After all, there was no need to reveal the resentnt the lower classes had against the system of ranks in front of people from Founding Families like Aldis or diam.
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