Princess Altrelia
86: Altrelia

Strive.

Maybe that is what is often said by many people in order to achieve something they want.

Although, results sometimes do not match expectations?

Yep.

And if it fails, then it's a start to keep you up and start all over again. 

That is the key to success.

                         ***

Same with Chavire. His expectations are really broad. 

He did expect the woman named Eldania to take him to the Regalia Empire quickly.

But what does it say quickly, if the way to go to Regalia is to ride a bird?

‘Why is this bird so big?’ thought Chavire, dumbfounded by his current situation. He inevitably had to refrain from getting airsick.

“Good right?” 

Chavire glanced at Eldania who was currently sitting in front of him exactly. 

Chavire's face was almost washed away by Eldania's brown hair. And he had seen the face of the woman looks very happy while riding her own pet bird.

“If it goes up like this, we will until how long?” finally Chavire asked the question he had been holding.

“2 days.”

“Can't you use teleportation?” 

“I'm not the pure wizard you expected. I can learn it, but I'm lazy to use it. Teleportation magic takes on the larger ‘Mana’. Do you want to bear, if my ‘mana’ is drained a lot if we suddenly appear in the middle of a precarious situation?” lang Eldania's.

GUK!

Hearing the anj**ng brought by Chavire barking, Eldania immediately snatched the anj**ng from Chavire's hand. 

GUKS….GUKS…

“What do you want to do?” Chavire held the pet back a little more than it was taken by Eldania.

“Do you only think about yourself? She was exhausted,” Eldania pulled the anj**ng forcefully. 

“Keep what you want?” 

GUK!

“You don't need to know, but I won't do anything bad to your pet. Isn't that right, Everst?” 

KWAKKS…!

“Listen, he just agreed to my words. Just give him to me first.” grunt Eldania.

GUKS...GUK…!

“ Chavire eventually lost the debate. He gave his pet to Eldania.

After giving the anj**ng to Eldania, the woman hugged him and took him away to the front.

‘What does he actually do to anj**ing it?’ Chavire who was shrouded in curiosity also leaned slightly forward. 

Eldania, who had initially lowered her head, suddenly turned to the left, making the faces of the two of them really very close.

The face of Chavire who was looking at him with a serious look managed to attract Eldania's mind that Chavire was not a child. Right now Chavire looks really mature. 

“Honey once huh?” see Eldania to Chavire. The glare of Eldania's eyes softened, and looked at Chavire with a gaze like someone who was looking at his own lover.

“What's the problem?” chavire was still staring at Eldania's face.

“I can't have you,” Eldania said. His red-colored eye bead was constantly glued to the color of Chavire's black eyes. “I think you need it too.” added Eldania.

Unfortunately, Chavire did not understand the meaning of Eldania's words. He only understood from the glare of his eyes that looked worried about him. 

However, what is Eldania worried about Chavire who is both a stranger?

‘How can? Did he calm her down?’ his eyes caught Eldania's gaze. At first glance Chavire saw Eldania's left hand raised and rubbed Chavire's cheek. ‘Any. Obviously he just touched my face, but why does it feel warm and comfortable enough?’

“After this your body will be refreshed, you heard right?”

Unfortunately, because of the comfort of the touch Eldania gave to his face, made Chavire hear it faintly, and only mendehem quietly in response.

‘Is this one of his magic?’ thought Chavire. It was quite comfortable, until Chavire felt that he wanted to fall asleep. 

“After we arrive, you will work hard. Show me your resolve, Chavire Von Argelia.” Eldania replied to Chavire. 

Chavire who heard that, immediately nodded in agreement. “I will show you the determination I told you.” said Chavire, still enjoying the warmth he received from the hand that touched his face. 

“Although, we are both strangers, you will still never be alone. Someone will continue to take you to the path you choose, remember that,” Eldania proposed. 

After saying so, Chavire's body finally collapsed. Eldania immediately restrained the man's body before falling down. Fixing his position as if it was a precious body. 

Yep..

Although his body is worthless, but not with the spirit that inhabits it. 

“Everst, increase your speed,” Eldania command.

KWAKKS…!

In one flutter, the eagle named Evarst also increased its flying speed. 

Passing through the white cloud, Eldania was immediately presented with a row of troops who were walking in the same direction, which was towards the South. 

A place where the largest empire in the continent, would be in danger.

‘They were more than I expected. Who is the one who is able to gather such an army?’ Eldania looked at the monsters that looked dwarfed when viewed from above, but when viewed from below, they were quite large figures. 

_____________________

“Nona, be careful.” Sena gave a warning to Arsela that every step he took had to be careful. 

Given the floor they are exposed to is a floor that gets a humid temperature, then plants like moss have grown and spread to all sides of the hallway. 

It should take up to 15 minutes, so they get to the very end of the floor. 

But what was at the end was a door of iron, and the vines had already covered the door. 

“Do you know how to open it?” ask Arsela to Sena. 

“He said, must fill this sculptural circle with blood. But the condition is the blood of noble descent.” tell Sena. 

Sena crouched down, then swept a single sheet of stone floor with her hands. After cleaning, there is a circular pattern. Because it is made in a way in a chisel, it is certain that the gap is used as a place to hold blood. 

And nobles?

Arsela was a noble, which is why Arsela boldly slashed the palm of her own tag with the dagger she had brought before. 

“Arhh...” Arsela stub. The pain immediately appeared right when his skin was, Arsela said with enough length and depth, until fresh blood flowed profusely and began to fill the gap from the stone floor sculpture.

Sena originally wanted to prevent it, but the requirement to open that door was noble blood. Therefore, Sena could not replace the suffering of her mistress. 

“A little more.”’ murmured Arsela, she clenched her left hand, so that her blood could come out again and fill that gap perfectly.

“Nona, you've lost a lot of blood. Don't force it again.” Sena was worried to see Arsela's face look very painful, but still trying to be held back so as not to cry?

Arsela did not feel like crying, instead her evil smile suddenly came out, because the fist used to squeeze her own blood, the blood inside the gap was completely filled. Which means, the door will open soon.

Not long after, the two iron doors opened. 

“Nona! You succeeded!” said Sena, pleased with the success of Arsela for his sacrifice. And Sena hurriedly took his handkerchief, and immediately wrapped Arsela's wounded hand. 

‘Finally, I can get it. The Sword of Curtana,” The smile grew even more when the two doors were fully opened, and it was seen behind the door that a stone with a silver-colored sword stuck in the stone.

“Come in,” take Arsela to Sena.

Sena with a face no less happy, walked following his master was inside.

‘Finally, this long wait ended after I found this sword.’ Inner Arsela, then approached the sword that stuck in the stone.