The Adventure Of Eric (The Rescue of the Elf Princess)
Chapter 83. Eric and Robert's plan

 Arjun and Grandpa Kang looked at each other. “It should have been. But we better take you in when the sky is dark. In order for the Orcs who are watching these two places not to see and guess our plans,” Grandpa Kang suggested.

“You're right. Let's wait for dark. That way, the Orcs keep thinking that they managed to suppress us here.” The crown prince approved Grandpa Kang's suggestion.

The meeting was over.

At the palace, Eric and Robert were invited to sit on the porch by King Felix. “Alright, what do you want to talk about?” ask the king.

Eric sent Robert a message through his mind. “Uncle only says.”

“Begin Your Highness.” Robert began his words. The king nodded and was ready to listen.

“Connected trip to and from our country may be up to two days. How about during that wait, we help the guards to check the people and take them to one of the other floating islands to keep them safe.”

King Felix was surprised by the idea. He thought long enough. “You want to take people to the floating island by flying?” ask king.

Robert and Eric nodded. The king thought again.

“You want to send my people back and forth to one floating island? Isn't that time consuming?” ask the king again.

“Hemm .. In fact we have a very large self storage space. Like we keep all that food. We can keep those people there, then move them at once!” This time Eric explained.

“Oh, I forgot to ask about how you guys brought so many groceries. It turns out with super large storage huh?” The king thought again.

“How about their food?” If we get rid of them to a floating island, then the groceries there should be enough. We can't just let them die!” Raja.

“Is there a floating island that is still empty and natural? We will teach them to grow crops for their own lives!” said Robert.

“Oh!” King Felix was again surprised, then nodded.

“Our country does have some floating islands that are still original and have not been used as a place to live. Because the cost of building teleportation is very expensive. If it is not a noble family and very rich, you cannot have a private floating island.” The king was silent for a moment.

“Ehem .. can you take me flying? I'll show you the empty floating islands, belonging to this country!” The king smiled widely.

Eric and Robert smiled. “Of course you can. That way, we can assess whether the island is suitable to live and be used as agricultural land.”  Eric agreed.

“Good! Let's go!” King Felix was very enthusiastic. He immediately wanted to stand up from the chair.

‘Your Majesty, wouldn't it be dangerous if we were seen during the day? Orcs will be on guard. Then our surprise was revealed!” Robert reminded.

“Ahh .. I was too excited. Youre right. We just wait for the night, just checked.” King Felix sat down again in disappointment.

“The happy step can fly as free as a bird ..” murmured.

“So, let us take a look at the atmosphere of the city and take some of the residents we met,”.

“Good. But remember, come back before the afternoon. Or I'll be very worried,” King's message. Robert and Eric agreed.

The adviser escorted them to the teleportation lane and asked one of the bodyguards to accompany them around the city and rescue the people in distress.

“Are you sure you want to go to town? It's very dangerous there!” the guard wanted to make sure once again.

Eric nodded. “You just show me where people gather and need help,” he said.

“How about meeting Orc?” ask again.

“Couple only!” furious Eric.

“Oh, alright.” Said the guard flat. “As finishing off the Orc is so easy!” he said in his heart.

The three men descended into a teleportation post in the center of the city. Some of the guards there could look very tired and anxious. But they're not getting out of place. Twenty meters from the teleport post, there were obstacles in the form of piles of wood and thorns to block the Orcs who wanted to invade.

“This city is so quiet. Like a dead city!” robert's Comments. He had seen how bustling and beautiful the capital of the Elf country was. And the present situation, makes him sad.

“This is how our country is now,” said one sad guard.

“Now, take us to the place where you gather the people,” Eric said.

“Follow me. Careful. Many Orcs roam in day and night.” The bodyguard who was with them, gave instructions.

They walk around. Sneaking from one building to another.

“Tell me where it is. We're too long on the road, if it's like this,” annoyed Eric.

“It ... The fourth building on the block there is where most of the people who are sick.” The bodyguard pointed at the shopping block he was referring to.

“OK. You don't be noisy. Just close your eyes,” Eric's orders.

The guard closed his eyes obediently. He wanted to know what the two strangers were doing. But he's scared too. So it can only be obedient, so that the task is completed immediately.

Eric held the guard's hand and sped away quickly. Robert followed. Within a second, they were already standing in front of the intended shop building.

“Open your eyes. Is this the place?” ask Eric.

The guard was shocked and looked to where they were standing before. It's not too far. But it doesn't feel like it's that fast either.

“Truely not?” ask Robert again.

“Yes, this is the place. Yesterday I distributed groceries here,” he replied. His hand immediately knocked on the door rhythmically. Before long the door opened. An old Elf peeked worriedly behind the slightly opened door.

“Oh, bodyguard. Quickly log in!” said. The door opened wide and they entered quickly. Then shut the door again.

“Who are they?’ ask the old Elf.

“Guest His Majesty the King. They were also the ones who brought groceries yesterday,” is obviously the bodyguard.

“Thank you for the help. But now we have to face difficulties again. We dare not leave the house, since the Orcs killed anyone for no reason.

“How many people are here?” ask Robert.

“There are twenty people. And all are in a weakened state due to untreated pain,” said the Elf sadly.

“Why are they collected here?” ask Eric.

“I used to be a potion shop owner. But now I can't even find potions in the forest, to treat them,”.

“Let's see!” Eric's orders. The bodyguard nodded, asking the old Elf to show his patients.

“They're upstairs. Let's take a step.” The old man stepped first, to show the way.

On the second floor, ten people were laid on the floor in thick cloth. Their condition is concerning.

“Others where?” ask Robert.

“On the top floor.” The old man pointed up.

“Antar me to the top!” Robert took the old Elf away and left Eric to check on the one there.

“I don't have much medicine. And this is not a specific drug. Just add power alone, so that you are not weak.” Eric showed me a bottle of medicine in his hand.

“Please share with small glasses.” The bottle was handed over to a fast-moving bodyguard to help.

“Come drinking. His Majesty the King also drank this to refresh him,” persuaded the guards as the patients looked doubtful.

Someone tried to drink it after being urged by the bodyguard. Seeing his friend well, the others followed. Each one got a mouthful of medicinal water. Because they think of their other friend up there.

“Is there another refuge?” eric asked the guards.

“Still a lot. Will we see one by one?” ask the guard.

“Yes. We do what we can until the afternoon. Since the King gave time until the afternoon,” nods Eric.

“Good!” The guard nodded obediently.

“I'm done here,” said Robert through thought.

“Everything, sorry, I want to move you guys. So, please calm down,” said Eric as he swept his hand. All those lying people were lost from sight.

The guard was shocked to the point of falling in shock. He backed away in fear and stayed away from Eric. “A-appa you did!”  His eyes glared in horror.

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