The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 86: Travel ensures the Truth

"Your palace?" Aurlin and Arystina said simultaneously.

They did not expect that the Source of the Trouble [Shade of Spirits] was Ren's own Palace. But compared to the shock of the two of them, Ren was even more surprised.

[Bloody Palace of the Monarch] was Ren's Palace that even Ren himself wasn't sure could find in this World. Then when Ren did not expect one bit, the Palace presented itself. How could Ren not be surprised when he experienced something like this?

However, Ren has not been able to ascertain whether the Palace is really there or not. The reason, what Arystina shows is an uncertain picture. Therefore, Ren wanted to check the place as soon as possible.

"Arystina, where's the Forest you just showed me?"

As soon as asked, Arystina instantly changed her expression to Serious. If it is true that it is Ren's Palace, then Arystina can really ask Ren to eliminate the Problem.

"Based on the Information from the Forest, I can say that the Place is in the Center of this Forest."

Forest Center? Ren had seen this Map of the Zachen Continent and the Loudeas Forest was an extremely Large Region even surpassing the Aulzania Kingdom. So it can be said, Ren is currently just down the Loudeas Forest and has not fully traced the Loudeas Forest.

"Keep out the other thing for now, I'll be there right now." Ren said as he turned around and prepared to leave.

But before Ren can get out of this room. Arystina ran to chase after him and immediately clasped Ren's hand. Ren immediately stopped walking and turned to Arystina with a Question Mark Expression.

"G ... I'm sorry." Arystina instantly took off her grasp. He with a Flushed Face and an Agitated Expression said, "May I follow you?"

Aurlin who was far enough behind Arystina then acted as if she wanted to stop Arystina. However, he cancelled the Intent and smiled meaningfully at the Spirit whom he had considered to be his own mother.

While Ren, he did not pay attention to Little Things like thinking about whether Arystina was allowed to come along or not. He was prioritizing Searching over the [Bloody Palace of the Monarch] at a glance.

"I understand ..."

Ren immediately walked back and without him noticing, he held Arystina's Hand. Perhaps Ren's intention was just to make sure that Arystina wasn't left behind, but it still left Arystina shocked and embarrassed.

Then Ren and Arystina left the room, Leaving Aurlin who was staring at them while smiling full of Meaning.

On Exiting Arystina's Building, Ren was immediately confronted by the Four Female Spirits who had previously guarded him. But this was where Arystina was used, they immediately knelt down as soon as they saw Arystina giving her the Sign to step aside.

Although only a little, Ren thought carrying Arystina turned out to be useful. Although if seen better, Ren was like a kidnapper because he had dragged Arystina with How to hold his Arm.

After that, Ren was several times blocked by the other Spirits as it was thought to be carrying the Arystina Escape. Again, Arystina ordered them to give the Way.

Just as Ren stepped his foot back, something really stopped Ren. It was Laselta who from the Distance had already run then hugged Ren, after which he ran back without saying anything.

Seeing this, Arystina immediately spoke with a amazed Tone, "It seems like His Majesty is a good Father. Laselta even thought of you as a father."

Arystina's statement made Ren frown on Eyebrow, "How could Arystina think of me like that, whereas they have never even had a Father?" Thought in Heart.

However, that thought was just like the Wind that Ren instantly ignored. Immediately he returned to move to Exit the [Shade of Spirits] Immediately. After arriving at the bottom, precisely at the Entrance Gate, Ren was again confronted by the Gate Guard.

And for the last time, Arystina ordered them to give way and open the Gate. Whether because of their belief in the great Arystina or what, they happily immediately obeyed without asking again.

After several times being blocked, Ren was finally able to Free himself and Exit the [Shade of Spirits]. Although there was someone following him at the moment, yet he did not care much about it.

Ren walked past the impenetrable Giant Root like before. At that moment, Ren again saw the trail of Black's crashing figure. Then without a second thought, Ren ran towards where the Kingdom of Aulzania was.

Arystina was certainly confused when she realized Ren was going in a different direction from the Forest Center. The direction of the Forest Center itself was behind them, which meant, Ren went in the opposite direction.

"Your Majesty, isn't this direction wrong?" Arystina asked as she ran.

"Yes, you're right." Reply Ren briefly.

Arystina did not understand, Ren had known that the direction she had taken was wrong, but she still decided to move there. There might be a Reason behind Ren's decision, Arystina was certain of this.

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"Bhhh ... Haaa ..."

Arystina's breath was cut off - stumbling, she was so exhausted from having run for quite a long time. Arystina was different from Ren who had Overwhelming Stamina, Arystina was just a Woman with the same Stamina as an Ordinary person.

Ren slowed his pace, until he reached the point where he stopped stepping. Arystina instantly lost her balance, and she was about to fall. But swiftly, Ren propped up Arystina and prevented her from falling.

Arystina who supported her body tried to stand on her own. However what power, he was too weak to do that and in the end lost his balance back. Arystina was embarrassed, even though she herself asked Ren to take her, but now she was a burden when Ren was in a hurry.

"I-Sorry ..." Arystina said with regret.

Ren could only sigh and shake his head. This he had guessed from the beginning, which was why Ren was moving towards the Kingdom of Aulzania and not to the Forest Center that was several times Farther away than to the Kingdom of Aulzania.

"Aristina ... Stay still and hold on with Eratlah." Ren said as he lifted Arystina's body and carried her like a Princess.

Arystina immediately Reacted in a funny way, "Eh ... Uhh?!"

He kept opening and covering his mouth excessively. The culmination of all this is when Ren starts moving while holding himself. Different from before, Ren was moving at an Unbelievable Speed. Arystina was certainly not used to being carried, especially now that she was taken away. That was what made Arystina act adorable, she Closed her Eyes while holding onto Ren's shoulder very Strongly.

It is undeniable that Ren is not human. The Arystina holding Ren was extremely powerful, So Strong to the point where Humans could be reduced by it. But casually Ren was not affected, he just continued to Run and Run while occasionally jumping between Trees.

Not long after, Ren finally made it through a Soft Wall like he had felt before. Then, Ren immediately stopped Running to confirm whether he had actually passed the [Shade of Spirits] Protector on Arystina.

"The one we passed was the Protector of the [Shade of Spirits] Right?"

As soon as Ren asked, he did not immediately get an Answer from Arystina. Ren was curious about this and glanced at Arystina, and what he saw was Arystina who was still closing her Eyes.

"Can you close your eyes any longer? I'm asking here."

Arystina's ears caught what Ren said. He slowly opened his eyes with Heart. Once he realized that the World had stopped moving too fast, he gasped and instantly broke away from the Sling like the Princess.

"Ah sorry, we have indeed passed His Majesty's inner Protector but have not passed the outer Protector."

As expected, they could not possibly only use one Protector. The fact that their existence was unknown for a very long time is the Proof of all this.

"You mean there's one more Protector?"

If there's one more Protector, then why can't Ren feel it? This is a Big Question. However, the Protector is made of Mana and Ren himself can sense the Mana. When Ren is unable to sense another Protector through Mana Perception, there is a Privilege in that Protector.

"Right and it is the outer Protector, this Protector is a little Special Your Majesty. This protector is made in such a way as not to be realized by people who can feel Mana. By changing bit by bit the Forest Region that was approaching [Shade of Spirits] became a Protector. Then the Protector will be perceived as something Normal."

"The use of the outer Guard alone to mislead people who are trying to enter our Venerable Region."

The explanation from Arystina made Ren understand a little about the Protector [Shade of Spirits]. If Ren thought back, the outer Protector seemed to apply a certain Illusion. This Protector is not a Wall Protector like the Inner Protector, but a Protector that covers an Area.

By using the whole Area itself as a Protector, one would not realize that it is a Protector.

This information is a new thing for Ren. Perhaps one day, Ren would need a Protector like this as well. Therefore, Ren will try to learn How this Protector Works on his own later.

"I see, then we have to move back."

Arystina instantly flinched as soon as she realized Ren was about to hold her back. Arystina didn't hate it but if it was done while Running in high Speed ... Arystina could no longer.

"What's wrong?" Ren asked astonished at Arystina who seemed to dodge and be frightened.

"S-I can't be carried like that Your Majesty." Arystina.

As Ren fell silent, he thought about whether the way he carried Arystina was wrong?

Ren is forced to think of another path so that he can take Arystina. Does Ren have to call Avrogan here right now? There was no other choice for Ren than to do this.

Ren turned towards the city of Aulzania, then with a Cold and Echoing Voice he said, "Come to Avrogan."

Arystina did not understand what Ren was really doing. He could only watch as the silent and motionless Ren gazed towards the sky. Slowly Arystina's gaze followed Ren and looked up at the Sky. But there is nothing special there.

When Arystina had sat on the ground and gave up on noticing what Ren actually saw. A Horse Voice appeared and echoed in the Sky like a Thunder. Arystina immediately looked at the Sky and saw a Red Light rapidly approaching towards them.

"Hiii~"

The light turned into a Winged Horse with a Blood Red Aura when it landed. The Winged Horse that had landed was walking slowly - the ground to approach Ren who was standing still.

"Avrogan has fulfilled your Call Mr." Avrogan lowered her head as soon as she arrived in front of Ren.

"It's good you got here, what about the battle?"

"I will always try to fulfill your Call. Then for the Battle, as expected, the Monsters had stopped Emerging and the Royal Aulzania Army was celebrating their victory."

Sure enough, Avrogan's Answer is Evidence that the Black figure is the Cause of the Emergence of the Portal that carries the Monsters. Once they had been defeated, then the Portal would itself disappear.

"Hearing Your Answer, I can Relax to leave the Kingdom of Aulzania for a while. Then ... I need you to take me somewhere."

"Okay sir, where is the place ... Who is this lady, sir?"

Avrogan stared at Arystina whose existence was blocked by Ren's standing body. Only when Avrogan slightly moved to the side did he realize Arystina's whereabouts.

"She is Arystina, one could say she is the Guide of the Way." Said Ren with a Flat Face.

At this moment, Ren did not realize that there was someone who was instantly Languished and Disappointed when Ren said that.