The Devil Tears: Lord of the Night
Arc 2 Chapter 7: First Princess of Bavaria
City of Freidburg, Year 735 Months 5 days to 16 ]
When the first bell rang, Luciel was already in the Hunter Guild. He was looking at the bulletin board of the Quest he was about to take.
...F Level Quest...
Losing a Pet Dog (5 ral reward)
Exterminating insect pests Toter (reward 3 ral )
Cleaning the gutter (reward 2 ral )
Collecting medicinal plants (reward 3 ral )
...Level E Quest...
Killing a Gremlin (10 ral reward)
Exterminating a large rat (7 ral reward)
...Quest Level D...
Hunting the Silver Wolf (20 ral reward)
Looking for missing persons (rewards can be discussed)
‘ Hm... It is rare to see a Quest about a missing person in a Guild ’ Luciel thought. He then took out his Quest sheet then sat in the Guild corner to read more details. Who made the Quest was the Bath priest of Frohein's orphanage.
“While reading are you Luciel?”
Arrived – arrived, in front appeared a black-haired woman with the equipment of an assassin.
“Ah, Izzy. I was reading a Quest about a missing person,” Luciel replied.
“People missing? Not usually the residents will go to the patrol office rather than to the Hunter Guild for the search for missing people,” said Izzy.
“Well... I think I know who did the Quest request,” Luciel said.
“You'll take the Quest?” ask Izzy.
“Yes. You didn't do the Quest with the others?” ask Luciel back.
“Nolan and Finn are doing their hobby while Jeny is taking an ethics class,” Izzy replied. “Hey, can I come with you? There are no activities I do for today,” he asked.
“Of course,” replied Luciel.
They then walked out of the Hunter Guild and started walking towards Frohein orphanage.
“You said that Jeny was taking an ethics class, why would a Hunter follow the activity?” asked Luciel in wonder.
“The first princess of the Kingdom of Bavaria will come here you know. They will celebrate the engagement between the Heir of Freidburg Duchy and Princess Frederica,” Izzy replied.
“As I said earlier, what is the relationship between the visit of the Princess and a Hunter wanting to learn Ethics class?” ask Luciel again.
“The Nobles usually have the tradition of doing celebrations like dance parties and eating – meals to celebrate the engagement of their – children. Will be many children – children of nobles and – famous people present. It aims so that their – children can form connections with prospective – potential rulers in other regions as well as people – important people of the palace,” explained Izzy. “Jeny took Ethics class because she wanted to dance at the opening party,”.
“The celebration is open to the public?” ask Luciel.
“No. As I said, only – important people will be present. Jeny wants to be part of the dance team that will accompany Duke Heir and his Fiancee,” explained Izzy.
“Izzy turned out to know a lot about the social life of the nobles,” said Luciel.
Izzy then fell silent before saying.
“My brother told me about the troublesome thing –,” ceplos Izzy.
“Bonthing?” ask Luciel.
“Forgot just my words earlier, is it still far away?” said Izzy who arrived – arrived diverting the topic of conversation.
Luciel who noticed Izzy's gurgle did not proceed any further and replied.
“Well, there his orphanage,” Luciel replied as he pointed to a large house that was at the end of the street.
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[Bavarian Royal Palace, Workspace of King Conrad II ]
King Konrad is taking care of various documents – documents about the development of the Kingdom he leads. The last three years have been the most difficult for him, he was busy with various jobs because of the Conjunction disaster that befell his Kingdom. King Konrad, who was in his 40s, became an aging man in his 50s. However, thanks to hard work and diplomatic steps he did with other countries make his Kingdom can recover three years later. However, there are things that must be sacrificed for the welfare of the country that he leads. Thinking about it, he became guilty to his only –-year-old daughter.
Geck! Geck! Geck!
“Ayahanda, this is Frederica.”
King Conrad heard the knocking of the door coming from the princess he was thinking about.
“Come.”
The door opened and showed a beautiful girl. She has blond hair like her father, ideal body proportions and a smooth white face. Frederica who is now 17 years old has become the Princess of the Kingdom of Bavaria graceful pride.
“Sit Frederica.”
Frederica sat down in the chair in front of her father's desk.
“What do you want to talk to me about?” ask daughter.
King Konrad is very heavy hearted to release the Princess one – only to the land of others. Princess Frederica is known to be very generous and graceful. He even often sang in the square – city square and entertained – orphan children victims of the Conjunction disaster. That's why the citizens of the Kingdom loved Princess Frederica so much and were shocked by her marriage to the Nobles of another Country.
“I will do whatever it takes to help Father run this country in a better direction,” said Frederica.
Hearing the word – words from his daughter, King Konrad became heavy-hearted.
“Sorry Frederica. Father cannot give you freedom in what is so important in your life,” said King Konrad.
After chatting – talk with his father, Frederica then went to his room and took a book. He wrote a word in the book.
...How are you preparing for the eagle's nest?...
The writing in the book was then absorbed and soon after, a reply appeared.
...Preparations have begun, the Wolf has taken his bait....
Not long after, the reply was reabsorbed into the book and disappeared. Frederica is back to writing.
...In a few moments, I'll come into the Eagle's nest. I'll give you a signal to meet when I arrive....
After Frederica's writing was absorbed, a reply appeared.
...Alright. I will await your arrival, Golden Lion Candidate....
After interacting with his loyalists, Frederica walked up to the balcony of the room and saw a view of Bavaria.
“This country has been too long away from its glory days. Only under my power can this country return to its former glory.”
Behind her graceful and charming face that she used as a mask in front of others, there was a sly girl full of deceit behind the mask. He had carefully planned out a scenario that would see the Holy Empire of Isenburg and the Florentine Republic come directly into the conflict that had been taking place between the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Nordland Federation.
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On the other hand, Luciel and Izzy are playing with – children who are in Frohein orphanage. Luciel was accompanying some boys in drawing while Izzy was watering plants with some girls.
Luciel then approached one of the children who looked aloof.
“What are you drawing?” ask Luciel.
the – boy then turned to Luciel.
“I'm drawing an underground warehouse not far from here,” replied the boy.
“Why did you draw the warehouse?” ask Luciel back.
The boy remained silent for a while.
“So please, I just want to I guess,” replied the boy.
“Why do you look alone and not with the others?”
“Actually I am rarely here, I only study here while waiting for my brother to come home to work,” replied the boy.
When – arrived, there was a child who was pushed towards Luciel and the boy and made the dye in the boy's hand hit Luciel.
“Hey, don't play push – push danger you know,” reprimand Luciel.
“Ah. Yes brother sorry!” answer briefly the child – the child who returned to play away from Luciel.
“You're okay – what? What's your name?” ask Luciel.
“Nothing – what, my name is Shia,” replied the boy.
After Luciel and Izzy spent time with the – children, they chatted with the Bath Reverend the leader of the home.
“Well, this has been happening for almost half a year,” Luciel said.
“Yes. Did you find anything after seeing the state of the orphanage?” ask the priest Bath.
“I think there is nothing suspicious either the environment around the home or the behavior of the child – the child,” said Izzy. “What do you think Luciel?”
“Same. Pastor Bath, has the pastor checked the condition of the priest's body to a Purifier?” ask Luciel to make sure.
“Already, and there is not once a mental disorder either naturally or magically in my head,” replied the priest while shaking – shook his head.
After completing the investigation at the orphanage Luciel and Izzy then say goodbye. They then walked – streets to find a place to eat dinner. Izzy who saw Luciel was daydreaming then asked.
“Are you still thinking about the problem?”
“Yes. I think a similar incident happened in the Florentian Republic a few years ago,” Luciel replied.
“Same case?”
“Yes. Some people started disappearing about 3 years ago in the city of Tuscany. However, I do not know the details about the continuation of the case,” replied Luciel.
“Omong – by the way, what scribble is in your hand that?” ask Izzy
There's a red streak on Luciel's left hand.
“Well... There was a child who fell down and accidentally scrawled his wet color Chalk into my hand,” he replied.
Not long after the bells of the three cities began to sound indicating the sun had set, they then ate dinner around the square – city square and ended their activities for today.