Chapter 334: Unwanted Seafarers.

Chapter 334: Unwanted Seafarers.

14 humans and beastmen have become your followers

Total follower count updated. Total followers of [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]:10177

Aaaaand, healed up! I gave Chahayat a thumbs up as he was slowly checking his body for wounds. His face was filled with carapace and scales, making it a bit hard to figure out his expression but I could tell he was surprised or maybe he really was a man of little words outside of battle.

Thank you very much for the healing. He gave me a small nod.

I smiled, relieved he wasnt holding a grudge after I literally threw a miniature sun at him. No problem. Although, I dont think I can help repair your armor. Sorry about that.

The merfolk shook his head, turning his head over to a small table next to his bed. Grabbing the azure gemstone around the size of my palm, he drew my attention to it. This is the important piece. Good catalysts are hard to get. I have stores of materials for new armor and weapons, but not this. This is unique.

There was a small crack in his magic stone, probably caused after the diver tank it was embedded in melted from my fire spell. Catalysts were easy to repair, from what I remembered when Ellaines mother fixed up Tasiannas. As an apology, I decided to have Tasianna do it for free for him.

Since she was standing next to me, I simply asked her if that was possible. She nodded. I could use the practice.

After my explosive ending to my match, I gave the audience some quick fan service by hyping myself up before I immediately left the match for the infirmary. There, I saw the priests and alchemist tending to Chahayat, whose armor had melted right into his skin. Honestly, I warned him I would grill him up if he was an enemy, but I still did it anyway after he cleared up the misunderstanding!

Since the infirmary people already knew who I was, they allowed me to handle the rest of the treatment. After removing the molten metal, I healed up his second-degree burns. His armor and the gelatinous water protected him quite a bit. Still, since the arena wouldnt kick you out unless you either surrendered or had your Health lowered below the threshold, it seemed he was cooked for a while until he lost.

Seeing as the infirmary was low-staffed, as it was only the bracket stage now, I took this chance to sit down and talk with Chahayat. I wouldnt be bothering anybody.

Honestly, first and foremost, I really have no idea about the pirate and maritime situation of Yeos, or anywhere, really. So, if I sounded a bit cold in the heat of the moment, then it was because of my ignorance of everything. The first thing I wanted to do was to possibly make-up, in case I actually offended him for rejecting his proposal. You surprised me.

Hrm. The merfolk nodded. I saw your training on the island, and then the Empress creating that small ice island.

So you figured you had no chance, so you made that proposal?

I wouldnt know before I tried. Anything can happen during a fight, and I might catch you off-guard. Many competent fighters have died in the seas, too overconfident of their abilities against a seafin in the middle of the ocean. But the tone of his voice changed a bit at the end, switching from his confident aloofness to a more reserved manner. However, I couldnt think of a way to fight against the firepower you showed during the battle royale and your first bracket match. I wasnt confident enough.

I understood him. With [Dragon Fire] and my [Magmakammer], it would be impossible for him to trap me in a ball of water, like Tehmrayn did. I could even use lightning attacks to protect myself if he tried to come closer, like an electric eel. I had too many tools to counter his tactics and was also strong enough to brute force my war through walls.

Still, even so, wasnt it a bit rude, Sir Chahayat? Goddess Plesia is also the goddess of honor, and from what I heard, you disrespected the match by trying to influence my lady, Tasianna chimed in, looking displeased as she brought up religion.

Unnerved, he clutched his half-melted amulet to Plesia. I admit, I have acted too rashly I have dishonored my title as a Tide Watcher. I apologize.

Enough. Before it got too awkward, I had to stop both of them. We can talk about vows or honor, or whatever at a different time. Its clear your personal reason was enough for you to act differently. That warrants talking. I cant fulfill everything you wanted, but I can at least help you make compromises.

Then, I must thank you. There have been Uhm, must you go somewhere? Chahayat stopped talking, looking confused when I stood up.

Like I said, I cant do anything. I have no idea what is going on in Yeos or its seas. So, it means I have to bring somebody here who knows it better and who can also make a change if needed. Tasianna, you made an appointment with one of those attendants, right? How many did you make?

Two, my lady. Tasianna then pulled out a wooden slate and a charcoal pen, using them to read out some appointments she had made for me. Duke Alberstien, and an attendant from the royal family. They didnt specify Prince Markval or Princess Anasthasia, but I still decided to accept their invitation, just in case. We had eight other nobles wishing to greet you, but I rejected them using Duke Alberstien as the excuse.

Smart. I smiled with Tasianna, who was smirking at being praised. When?

Duke Alberstien wishes to meet you after the third match of today, and the royal attendant told us it would be good during the long break after the fourth match, Tasianna informed me before going down a few more meetings. There are also business ventures, mostly to increase their prestige with people seeing you in their products. I have agreed to two clothiers, one armorer, and also a meeting with a Caedhulen merchant fleet. Ship, right now, though. The former two are after the matches, and the Caedhulens after tomorrow.

Clothing? I should bring Neill then.

Brilliant, thank you, Tasianna! I gave a thumbs-up to Chahayat, who frowned a bit, looking evermore confused at the situation. Then, lets go to the noble section, right now.

Of course! Tasianna bowed and the two of us excused ourselves from Chahayat, telling him we would return in a moment. Oh, and please, dont forget that we have a meeting with King Drangleic and Lady Maverina tomorrow.

Mave? Oh, dont tell me its finally done! I clapped my hands as we exited the infirmary, already understanding why she would call us. Haha, I knew it was smart to bring the destroyed dungeon core to her! If were already mage guild associates, we might as well use our connections!

Dungeon cores were extremely valuable commodities due to the scarcity of even shards on the market, not only cause you had to destroy a dungeon which by itself could bring towns and cities great wealth but also how rare those very dungeons were in the first place. However, we were lucky. We had a dud dungeon that had to be destroyed, and that was the one Reajaen accidentally created.

And that dungeon core was ours after we had to destroy it for a Divine Quest, and that meant we could finally avoid the most annoying thing about grinding:

Changing Jobs.

Yes! I shook my fist, excitement filling my body. Tasianna, when we visit Maverina, Ill have to order you some actual documenting tools! Mana pen, a diptych or whatever they use to document stuff, alright? Hahaha, we can finally use all the money weve been building up! I really feel like going on a spending spree!

The rich girl in me was talking right now! I wanted to spend money!

Lady Hestia, please, dont forget that Lady Maverina did warn you how expensive a crystal is, Tasianna warned me, but I simply ignored it.

Ahhh, as if it would cost us a limb or two. We got enough money from all the Sarlenzia company activities Amelia has been doing in our stead, and not to mention the restaurant Svena and Cou I mean, Arcanuess Helvas, has been operating for us while Tamae is gone! I stayed optimistic, thinking of all our various money sources. I guess it slowed down a bit, since you havent worked on the garden in a loooong time. Rita, still wants to visit it, ahahaha.

Lady Hestia, dont forget how there is a tax to lend [Crystals of the Divine System] to recuperate the cost for making them, Tasianna warned me, but I still smiled through it, causing her to sigh. In any case, speaking about mages guild, we havent registered ourselves in the local one for over two weeks now.

I stood still for a moment, remembering what happened in Griffonpeak and how Maverina fleeced money from us for not telling the mages guild we were in the city. I remembered to do it in Estralia, but kinda forgot about it after reuniting with Master. Lets just deal with this first.

I was a terrible mage, to Aleistunum standards, honestly. I would rather not invoke my princess status in such a mundane case, but if they fine Tasianna and me some exorbitant amount like Maverina did, I probably would have to.

In any case, to enter the noble reserved area of the audience, we had to use an entirely different entrance. The knights stationed there instantly recognized us, however, just to be sure, they asked us for our IDs, which I happily obliged them with before they allowed me to enter. With the number of nobles and royals in the audience, it would be best to make sure I was real Hestia.

As you would expect for a noble-reserved area, they didnt skim on the decorations. A brilliant white-gold carpet probably made from wool was placed over a fairnite staircase. Mana lamps illuminated the tunnel leading up, with chiseled wooden handles making it easy for ladies in long dresses to go up.

At the end of the staircase, a massive frame decorated the exit, from which I could see numerous nobles seated. The moment I went through it, I instantly felt the effects of a weather-controller. The temperature was properly maintained like an AC, probably to make it comfortable for the nobles. The arena was a dungeon, but you could still feel the heat coming from the summer sun from outside.

D-Dear, look! Its the dragon princess

The one His Majesty even vouched for I-Is she here for an audience with him? Look proper, we cant embarrass ourselves.

Feels like trying to prop ourselves wouldnt be good. Why should a dragon care for a baron house

Commotion, well, it became a bit louder after I arrived in the audience seats. I could hear the announcer promoting the next match, mostly drowning out most noises inside here. Consequently, it helped people have some privacy when they talked with the people next to time, although my hearing was good enough to pick things up.

Seeing as my appearance was a total surprise, I curtsied to everybody. May your wellspring of life be ever filled with joy on this fine WaterDay. It is an honor to be permitted in this place with all your fine lords and ladies. I shall only take but a modicum of your attention, so please, excuse my presence.

! People were flabbergasted, shocked to hear me act so politely. As Saori said, manners impressed people.

Seeing as none of them said anything, I didnt really know how to take their silence. Well, at least they were gossiping right now. As such, I turned my head up the audience seat, smiling as I saw Anasthasia. I walked up carefully, acting very much like a refined noble with every step. My time with House Helvas had helped me perfect my stride and royal image.

Anasthasia, Jethro, and Duke Alberstien all sat in the same area, only four threads below where the Prince Markval and the other princes of the Divide are seated. I wasnt here for them, but to follow decorum, I had to greet them first.

May the Goddess ever bless you with bountiful light, banishing the shadows in your path. Dragon Princess Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor of Kargryx, may our meeting on this auspicious day be blessed by the Goddess and God Yeostar. I curtsied. Prince Markval, I am here to make sure the attendant you sent came from you.

It was an excuse, but it sounded better than what I actually came here for.

Attendant? However, the prince seemed confused. Was he not the one who wanted me to meet them?

I did, Imperial Princess. Unexpectedly, the one who sent the attendant was actually his mother, the princess regent. With eyes that didnt show much emotion, she continued, As your guest givers, it would be prudent for us to introduce you to the other members of the Divides roundtable. Also, I would like to talk to you about something.

Urgh that look.

The princess regent already looked slightly disturbing during our initial meeting, but now that she was talking to me and acting like a regent, it kinda unnerved me. She still had this tired, almost somber look. She didnt even smile when she talked with me, looking unengaged, as if she didnt care about anything else but her son.

Yeostars explanation didnt exclude her potentially conspiring with demonkins, but if she had, he would probably know by looking through her eyes. Then again, if she wasnt regularly praying to Yeostar, then a gods connection to a mortal might be severed. A gods strength and influence was dependent on their followers, which was why Kramps needed me to kick his shameful descendants butts.

In any case, Markvals mother took the time to introduce the other princes to me, prompting them to give their introductions. I pushed their names in the back of my mind for later, but I did make sure to remember the countries they came from, just for future reference or so.

Outside of Yeos in the southeast, which bordered Aleistunum to the east, the other principalities were Joyulia, the largest principality of the group to the north of Yeos, Weimasha, the most western nation, and Briamland and Veignneight sandwiched between the other former three. Whereas Joyulia and Weimasha both bordered Aureolis, the latter two were north of the Kingdom of Rakatheen.

Not like it mattered much, but I guess this could be useful to know when I have to deal with geopolitics. Urgh.

The meeting is still later, but if you would, we could make it now, Markvals mother offered, buuuuuuuut, I would rather not.

I kept up my smile. I apologize, but our meeting will have to start later as agreed upon. Now, if you would excuse me.

I didnt even look at what her expression was. If I could avoid it, I would rather not have to deal with nobles like a noble. So, to make sure I didnt have to, I had to make this quick.

Ah, Duke Alberstien, I will also talk with you later, I quick greeted the duke before going pass him like I did the regent, before stopping at Princess Anasthasia.

O-Oh, yes, I have! God Yeostar had given me wisdom, even if it was just a morsel. I thank you very much for all your help! the young prince announced, looking a bit nervous.

Good, good, nice! Oh, and dont forget to come to my concert this LightDay, alright? You two wanted it, so you have to come! I grinned at both of them.

Of course, Lady Hestia. Thank you very much, Anasthasia bowed, while her brother simply nodded his head, looking a bit shy. I think I would like to stay here for a bit longer to speak with Chahayat. Sir Alistar, please, bring my brother back to his seat before the princess regent becomes suspicious.

With that solved for now, I decided it was the time to return to my seat. During our trip back, Tasianna asked me if my plan to help out had anything to do with speaking with King Drangleic, to which I just laughed it off. Speaking with Chahayat and Anasthasia was pretty insightful.

In any case, once we made it back to the audience seat, I expected Arlonds match one of the people I formed an alliance with during the rumble match to have already started. Eager to see what that womanizer could do, I went over to my seat with full anticipation!

Only to hear the announcer suddenly say something I didnt expect to hear.

Well, those things happen sometimes, people. We sometimes attract some pretty petty people. May God Yeostar smite whoever murdered him. During a festival, even! Tasianna and I stood in place as we heard that weird statement by the announcer. However, dont worry, the next match is already ready. The two contestants are both waiting in the waiting room, so no more dilly-dally.

What?!

The general mood was low, with only a few people complaining and cheering in an otherwise disengaged audience. Weirded out by this mood, I asked one of the people in the audience what had happened.

Huh? Didnt you hear, mlady? The match aint happening cause that Arl, or whatever, died in some alleyway. Soldiers found him.

Died?

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