The Red Crystal Kingdom
Second Flake

“So, what made you go to Kastala Island?” ask Uzan.

“I only visited Riyaal Market to travel and stop by Mr. Roshar's Horse Store,” said Arika.

“You know him?”

“Of course, Mr. Roshar is my uncle's friend.”

“ Does that mean he is a former royal clerk of Igardias?”

“Then, he was a former Palace employee. However, he decided to resign and migrate to Kastala. He had bought Trez, the Palace's magical horse for resale to Kastala. I don't know where he could buy the palace's magical horse.

“I stayed at Mr. Roshar's place for a few days. Later, I concluded that this was related to a high level of magical power and only the Igardias royal party understood about this. That's just my estimate.

“One day, I heard that there was a bunch of bandits attacking a certain part of the Riyaal market and decided to investigate it and tell Mr. Roshar about it. Roshar told me that there was a small inn in the busy part of Riyaal market that was located near the gate. Mr. Roshar said, if I want to conduct an investigation, I would be advised to move there. So, if there's another bandit attack, I'll come out to face them.

“In addition, I also convey my hope to Mr. Roshar that if there is someone or a group who wants to stop the periodic earthquake that is happening, it is, then he can contact me and I will refer him directly to the Kingdom of Igardias. Although, at that time, I think the possibility is one in a thousand and it is just a wish – angan.”

“You said that you would face the bandits, right?” Said the prince. “The problem is that the bandits who come are hundreds and I'm not sure you can face them all.”

“When the prince comes, the number is indeed hundreds,” said Arika. “But the news I got first, the bandits number only five. And after I joined the group of princes, I was also surprised because the bandits were from Wulfric Village and wanted to chase after the prince.”

“The pursuit of those who number in the hundreds is indeed worthy of suspicion.”

“I don't know that this is a fortune or what,” Arika smiled. “But I feel relieved to be able to join the group of princes.”

“We also feel lucky, Arika,” said Uzan. “You even know about the destination – goals we will reach. I don't know where you know it.”

“Before venturing here, I studied the special books and maps of the Kastala Islands and remembered the site – important magical sites here, prince,” said Arika. “Besides indeed – places of trees to visit and live in.”

“It's about periodic earthquakes, Arika,” said Uzan. “Actually the further we walk here, the more doubt I.”

“What do you mean, prince?”

“I mean, the earthquake at the beginning of this disaster in Kastala was very big. However, if we feel until now, maybe we can say that this earthquake has not happened again. Do you feel that too?”

Arika was silent for a moment while looking at the confused looking Uzan. Indeed, before when there was in the market Riyaal, he felt the earthquake. However, the further he traveled, the more he had his thoughts in common with Uzan about this. “I can also feel it, prince.”

“The longer, I feel that I am being betrayed,” said Uzan in a bitter tone.

“Akah um..” Arika stamped – brick to say the next word.

“What would you say, Arika?”

“That,” Arika sighed, with doubt – doubted the girl said, “Tuan Dubal told me that you have a crisis of confidence in people – people who are in the Palace.”.

Uzan. “That's right, Arika.”

“Iya and No.”

“Mean prince?”

“Yes because of the past I experienced with along with Rena, Sara, and Edgar,” said Uzan. “No because I saw this for real by considering the events of – events that we have experienced and how strange if this earthquake has recovered before we can get all the Magical Materials needed.”

“Sorry prince, I can only give you a hint about changing travel destinations and the necessary magical tools,” Arika stared down while biting her lips. After that, the girl said. “If you ask about this, I don't know.”

“Alright,” Uzan sighed. “Maybe the two of us here won't know for sure about the next step we're going to take. But, I'm sure that if we discuss with Edgar and the others, then we will be able to come to an agreement on what we should do.”

“That's right,” Arika nodded.

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Arrived –, dozens of bats gathered near Uzan and Arika. The bat twists and forms a vortex. After that, they exploded into a spark of black light and transformed into Invel the dracula.

Knowing that, Uzan and Arika immediately stood up and ready to stand by. Arika flew her hat and immediately put it on.

“I'm relieved that you two have finally recovered and we can move on to the next exam,” Invel said.

“You can show up anytime, Invel,”, said Uzan.

“How else?” Invel clucked and shook his head. “I guess I can enjoy my stump as long as you guys settle down to treat the defeated fighter. However, I did not expect that the treatment was so fast with the Azure bracelet that I did not have to wait any longer.”

Arika pops her wand. “This means we will go straight to the last exam, right?”

Of course, Arika,” Invel. “Information about Indara and Frederik War that you just told me is very interesting to me.”

“You heard our conversation?” ask Uzan.

“Of course, prince,” says Invel. “This is our territory for Dracula. So, I can hear and receive the information that you guys just talked about.”

Uzan felt a little upset and hoped that he should have a conversation with Arika after obtaining the Akais Stone.

“For sure you will think that I will take advantage of your discussion information for myself,” Invel grinned. “Of course, but in the meantime you do not need to think about that and should focus your mind on the next exam.”

Uzan and Arika face each other. Arika's forehead shriveled as it looked doubtful. However, a moment later, he nodded slowly. Uzan understood the meaning of the nod of the magical girl. He understood that the two of them were not going to talk about the conversation they had just had and had to focus on the final exam.

“Alright,” Uzan should not be provoked by emotions because of this. The prince nodded. “We are ready to undergo the third test.”

“I'm amazed that you have already expressed your readiness for the third exam,” Invel said. “I will directly show the terrain where Batu Akais is located.”

The dracula snapped his fingers. After which, a black hole appeared under Uzan and Arika, causing the two of them to instantly plunge free while shouting.