Gorgeous Jewel
Chapter II Chapter 46

Tomorrow. After Alice told Mary, she went to meet Amy and Andrew at the place they had decided. As a personal bodyguard Leon of course forced to come along even though he felt that Alice could even protect herself even if only alone.

After witnessing Alice's fight that day, Leon realized that her strength was far behind Alice's. That's why he trained harder than usual. He just wants to prove himself.

"Leon." Alice called Leon who looked dreamy beside her.

"Yes Miss?"

"No need to feel inferior. Everyone has their own path and my path is not easy. Because of my increasing strength, it took a lot more effort. I just want you to find your way, too."

Leon understands. He is not a talented or a genius. Therefore, he knew what it was like to fight desperately. People say that behind great power there must be great responsibility. But no one knows how much sacrifice it takes to gain that power.

Leon walked over to Alice's side, occasionally glancing at her. The girl with a smaller body than him, he did not expect to grow bigger than him. Though I have promised to be a figure who can stand in front of him later. Leon breathed his breath.

After walking far enough. In the middle of the western city of Eiden. They finally saw the inn the place Amy mentioned.

'Big Bear' That's what it says on the signboard of the inn. A small inn located at the end of the road near the fort walls.

In front of the inn, from Far away it was seen Amy cheerfully waving her hands at Alice.

Alice raised her hand to avenge Amy. He looked at Leon and smiled. "Leon. Maybe I'll need your protection later. I hope you can protect me."

With a bright face and a little happy Leon agreed to Alice's request. "Miss Alicia take it easy. I'll protect you no matter what." He said while patting his left chest.

"really? Thanks to Leon."

The four men had gathered. "Wait here. I'll hire a horse first." Because she knows more about the capital than Alice. Andrew was kind enough to do it.

Andrew went to the shop across the street. He went inside and shortly after, a man led him to the side of the shop. Andrew followed the man out with a horse.

"Why just one?" Alice asked Amy while pointing at Andrew.

"The horse is for you. Andrew has his own vehicle. Because you brought a friend, so we're both going on a horse.."

"Leonard, just call me Leon."

"Okay, Leon's going with Andrew."

"Miss Alicia. This is your horse." Andrew handed the horse's harness to Alicia to hold. Without hesitation Alice took it.

"Then how are you?" Saw Andrew not carrying anything. Of course Alice was curious about her mount.

Andrew took out a mana crystal from his pants pocket and a scroll from his shirt pocket. "I have this." He said, pointing the two objects in front of Alice.

Which scroll and crystal? "What are they for?"

"I think it's the first time you've seen this." Andrew walked to the more spacious ground and placed the scroll on the ground in an open state.

Alice was a little overwhelmed when she saw that there was a magic array inside. The magic that looks familiar.

"Does the amount of mana used vary?"

"certain. The stronger the monster or animal in the contract, the greater the consumption of Mananya."

Andrew stretched out one hand to the side, giving them the cue to stay in place. He then faced the scroll on the ground. He approached the magic scroll and placed the mana crystal in the center of the magic array drawn on the scroll.

A glowing circle appeared surrounding the scroll. As the light grew brighter, the silhouette of an animal that looked like a tiger began to be seen.

"Tiger? The lion? But.. winged?" Alice muttered in wonder.

Hearing Alice's murmur, Leon confirmed it. "It's not wrong, miss. That's a griffin." The short speech after being convinced by the silhouette of the creature.

"Griffin yes." A monster mixes an eagle and a lion. Alice was very curious and interested to see the monster immediately.

When the circle and the light had disappeared. The figure of the griffin standing in front of them shrieked loudly and sharply.

"Alright Miss. We're ready." Andrew.

Alice nodded for a moment. Whoa...! She was amazed and felt like having such a pet as well. Especially the fur on her delicate neck and her body was also soft.

Looking at those twinkling eyes. Leon smiled forcefully and agitatedly. He could guess what was going through Alice's mind.

"Please don't try to keep them. They're not Miss' pets." Said slowly.

Alice clicked her tongue and snorted while throwing her face away. "Hmmm!"

Leon chuckled as he scratched one of his cheeks with his index finger.

Andrew, who had been sitting on the griffin, called Leon. As he walked closer to Andrew, the coldness on the back of his neck gave him goosebumps. Alice's annoyed gaze from behind her back made her smile bitterly as she leaped onto the griffin's back.

Alice looked at the griffin with its huge body and looked gallant. He looks soft but strong." His thinking.

Alice glanced at the horse behind her for a moment and looked back at the griffin. He really is comparing them.

"Why not me? Sometimes I also want to ride such a creature." His grunts in his mind.

Feeling forced, Alice had no choice but to ride on the horse. She reached out her hand to Amy and pulled her to sit behind her.

"Alright Miss. Let's go."

Only once did the griffin flutter soar into the sky. Alice fell silent as she looked at the monster figure in awe.

"Hm... The alice? Why not walk?" Amy asked in surprise while poking Alice's shoulder.

"Ah.. Aye." Yeah." With a scream 'Hyah! while whipping the horse's harness. Alice followed Andrew.