Arestia Empire'S World Domination
Chapter 32: Water for My Son, part 1

...—Main Path of Arestia— Empire...

...—3 September 1238—...

Why would...

Why did this happen?

Ares' face looked very cloudy. Being in his field of view, two white-haired toddlers were fast asleep on their portable mattresses, each accompanied by a beautiful white-haired woman who had also slept on the sofa of the carriage beside the two babies.

In the darkness of the night, the large carriage that Ares rode through the great street connecting the Capital of Excelia with the Free Trade City of Hauzen.

There was not one other carriage controlling or following, either, only the figure of a black warhorse that was larger compared to war horses in general pulled carriage carriages that were similar in size to carriages used as the kitchens of the nobles while traveling.

Lykan, Excel's famous personal warhorse. His black figure as well as his red eyes could cause almost all of his enemies to be intimidated if Lykan was driven in the middle of the battlefield.

Of course, the horse carriage that Ares was riding in did not have the slightest impression of luxury, looked very ordinary and did not have the slightest knick-knacks, he said, although its strength and comfort specifications are equivalent to those of the Imperial Family's horse-drawn carriages that have been equipped with a leaf spring suspension system.

Recollecting Ares' memories a few days ago, as he was about to leave the imperial palace, Excel took Raze and Orcian with him to enter the carriage that Ares was going to use.

In search of entertainment, Excel met with strong opposition from court nobles—more specifically Warren and Ann—who refused if Excel left the capital at the same time as the Emperor.

The absence of an heir is a big deal. Raze and Orcian are expected to be in the capital if Ares leaves to carry out his duties.

However, none had the power to withstand the killing of Excel, which emanated so strongly that it caused many nobles, knights, until the servants collapsed with a frothy mouth.

Just then, Ares regained his senses, Raze and Orcian were just staring at their mother in a daze, it amazed him because he did not expect if his two children did not feel the slightest fear of the thick killing that emanated from their mother.

The nobles—, especially in Warren who is still aware, gave opinions, middle ground so that Excel's wishes and the security of the imperial family can be guaranteed.

Ares, Excel, and his two sons did not travel together with the Emperor's main entourage. Deceiving all eyes looked so that Ares' existence was not in the spotlight of the assassins.

Of course, even though it only consisted of one carriage, the escort was extremely strict. The four direct subordinates of Ares of the Cornwall—Lean Clan, Marie, as well as Rea— were inside the same large carriage as the Emperor, playing a game they had never played before, which they had never played before, leaving Gale shivering due to the cold night wind because of their role as their coachman outside the carriage.

"The Royal Straight Flush!" While showing five thin wooden cards that have the highest value, Rea strongly said it, although the tone he cast sounded very soft.

"Idiot!"

"You cheated!"

No different from Marie, Lean threw a card while cursing softly, sounding very upset, feeling her luck had run out since a few days ago.

Sensing an uncomfortable moving Raze, Excel slowly opened his eyes, leaving Ares who looked at the two in great astonishment.

How can my wife feel it?

A really strong emotional bond...

I'm so envious...

A slight bad feeling arose towards his wife, Ares immediately wiped it off, got up and approached the faint Raze had opened both his eyes.

"Mom... It hurts..." Raze held both of her palms on top of her stomach.

Excel turned his gaze to Ares, "Honey, please tell him to stop for a while."

"okay." Ares turned, opened a small window connecting the coachman's seat with the passenger carriage and hit hard on Gale's back.

BUKS!

"Ouch!"

"Stop, oi. My son wants to pee for a minute." Right after finishing his words, Ares closed the window again, approaching Excel to help take care of his son.

Not because of coercion, Gale became a coachman because he who lost did the suit.

Carrying Raze, who was not wearing pants, Excel descended carefully, trying to keep himself and his son from harm.

Of course, Ares had memorized Orcian cries when his mother left him in his sleep, he took Orcian and covered him with a blanket while holding him to go down with his wife.

Sure, on one of Ares' and Excel's hips, it has been sheathed Phantasmal—Rapier and Ruberion Sword—-level weapons as care when they encounter both wild animals and bandits.

Rea follows Ares and descends with him, leaving Lean and Marie who remain on the game table. Ares has ignored their attitude, though he knows that Lean and Marie will make a move if Ares, Excel, and their two children are in real danger.

"Sir." Rea quietly called out, feeling that things could not be said to be safe.

"Let it go" said Ares.

"Well," Rea replied.

"Where... sister?" Orcian slowly woke up in an embrace, turning his body to stare in the same direction as his father.

"You awake, honey?" Ares shifted his hand so that the Orcian could sit comfortably.

Approaching Excel who was crouching right behind Raze who was also crouching, Ares showed a wry smile, "Don't pee while sleeping, Raze."

"So embarrassed!" Orcian taunted his brother, though his eyes looked still sleepy.

"Rea, please bring water and a thin cloth under the mattress," Excel commands.

"Good, Mom." Rea stepped away, checking the place that Excel ordered.

Until a while later, Rea returned with a water vessel that felt light while displaying a tangled expression, feeling disappointed because he could not do his best for his Master.

"Sir." Not far from behind, Gale called out, "If it's not wrong, there's a river near this place."

"No." Ares turned around, shaking lightly, "The water is cold, you're ta—"

TRANGS!

Fast movement, Ares unsheathed his Rapier and deflected the arrow that came to shoot the Orcian who was in his carrier.

As well as Excel, Ares heaved a heavy sigh. The two had agreed in silence to let the scouts if only they had not attacked.

"Oi, oi, jackpot, eh?" One of the bandits came, jumping down from a branch of trees followed by several others, until it reached more than a finger count.

"We found a rich family, boss!" One of the subordinates shouted, his tone sounding extremely excited.

Waita minute.

Doesn't the bandit group have some kind of hiding place?

Doesn't that mean there's a lot of clean water in it?!

And also, isn't this my chance to look cool in front of my daughter?!

Ares paints an expression of happiness. Not expecting if the solution of the absence of clean water to clean the dirt of his son had come before him.

Revealing a terrifying smile, Ares unsheathed his Rapier, his left hand hugging the Orcian who now revealed a puzzled expression to the bandits tightly.

I'm gonna rob you, Damn Bandit!

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