Against the World II: Transgression
Chapter 10: Hidden Hand, Part 4
As Xavier shot into the air towards Nevada, his attention was distracted by a small, clear stream. It subconsciously made its flight curl around the city, to the place where a large tree grew staunchly on the edge of a small river. And it's not a foreign place. As Xavier lands under the tree, his head turns the living memory of the time he spent with Nizivia here.
Death was not a foreign concept to Xavier. His eyes were tired of being witnesses. His hands gave it to people a lot. And he is certainly not a sinless man who would be nauseous in front of bloody corpses. However, even though time has eroded the taste, and the heart has forgotten the solace, but still the nostalgia attracts melancholy to meet. But that is how humans are.
For a few minutes Xavier stood still here, letting the memory swirl for a long time.
He returned to the air after a few minutes. No, it wasn't in the direction of the imperial capital he drove. Xavier went south. There is the first foreign place that became the place to spend the night when it was on the way to Nevada. Yeah, it's Nizivia—'s house or what's now her uncle's. Xavier hasn't seen the man in a long time. As the only family Nizivia has, the minimal thing she can do is visit her.
Xavier teleported to the edge of the village. And it was still the same as the last time he stopped. The village remains in its humble condition, but it is safe and tranquil. It's a peaceful place. They have an Imperial Army to thank.
Shocking Xavier, people stopped moving as he walked through the village gate. They see it intensely. No, there was no hospitality at all in that view. The view was not very sharp, but his dislike was obvious. The conclusion is one: Xavier is not welcome.
“I understand,” muttered Xavier slowly; he really understood they were blaming him for Nizivia's departure. Normally he would not be happy with such treatment. However, the situation is different now. These men knew him as the only man on Nizivia's side. He goes with Nizivia, and he doesn't come to explain what really happened. They heard the news from Edelweiss.
Xavier turned around and walked away. When you come to someone else's place, and they blatantly don't accept you, the only thing you have to do is leave. That is the norm; you are not forcing yourself to be accepted. Xavier followed whoever it was. He left the village without completing his goal.
...….....
Xavier returned to Nevada a few dozen minutes before dusk. Although only a dozen minutes, but it was still before dusk. Xavier did not betray his words.
And unsurprisingly, Lilithia von Sylphisky had been standing at her doorstep.—no need to ask if she had waited long; the answer was obvious.
“Come go,” says Lilithia flat emotionless—and a little cold. He immediately jumped into the mirror that appeared instantly beside him without waiting for Xavier's response. Xavier had no choice but to jump into the mirror, and it disappeared into the spark.
...—City Port Rhevada—...
Joining the Chiron Army was by no means a bad choice, the Inner Menez saw the Chiron Army training the soldiers that would be focused on becoming part of the Imperial Marine. Their training is quite extreme. Even for Menez who had gone through the strenuous exercise that Evillia had given him, the training of the soldiers was heavier. If he is told to follow the training, Menez gladly chooses to step down.
However, as Annabel said, their training must indeed be extreme if the Imperial Marine is to dominate the ocean. Now that the New World Order has become an enemy, Menez must admit Seaman and the Mermaid will be difficult to overcome by the Imperial Army's qualities. The Imperial Marine must be formed by warriors fighting in the water.
“No need to worry; I came here just to talk to fellow individuals who managed to enter the Land of Dream and even tried to master it.”
A long golden-haired woman came out from the distori. He's not human. His hearing device was a pair of golden fox ears with reddish edges. And out of his lower clothes were nine white foxes mixed with orange. He was the warebeast version of the Veria Continent.
He was wearing a unique noble outfit. If not wrong, from what Menez read in the books that are in the spilled Evana tree, it is hakama (loose trousers) and haori (a type of cloak without buttons and loose sleeves). The rights are red with black stripes, while the hair is gold mixed with red. And pinned on his head was an amazingly beautiful crown.
“My name is Kurumi, you can call me Empress Kurumi. I'm the ruler of Mikazuki Empire, and came here specifically to meet you, Menez Helberth.”
“You said your goal earlier,” comments Menez—his alertness is not down at all.
“Araara, really?” Kurumi—as she introduced herself—walk slowly through Menez. “I've enveloped this city with illusions, and don't bother to let go. We will talk while enjoying tea here.”
Menez spontaneously turned around to see the Empress, and he was a little surprised to see the equipment for drinking tea was already available there, complete with high class and a pair of chairs.
“Fufufu, I'm not impressed pushy, right?” Kurumi asked as she sat down on one of the chairs.
“...No,” reply Menez, stepping over to that chair, sitting without being told. This woman did not emit any malicious intent, indeed, but Menez still maintained her vigilance. After all, he had already learned that women were dangerous. They may smile sweetly without sin and ill will, but they may have prepared a deadly poison.
“Very good. I like young people like you. You're flawless. And you transcend perfection by being my rival in obtaining the Land of Dreams. It feels like the gods want to unite us, doesn't it?”
...—Etharna, Favilifna Kingdom—...
The mirror brought Xavier to the top of a building that was located quite far from the Royal Palace, the heart of Etharna City. He thought Lilithia would take him to Avada, then they made their way there. That's what they agreed on before. Coming here like this they didn't discuss at all.
Therefore, “Kukira we will travel here,” Xavier do not hesitate to comment. “What made you change your mind?”
“No.” Lilithia answered flatly. “Meet Elmira Cent Nix Favorifna. I'm waiting here.”