Chapter 101 Visitors

Chapter 101 Visitors

The Murky Mountains was a stretch of land that separated the Southern Federation from the rest of the Ulier Continent. The mountain range was full of dangers, so much so that even a Rank 3 Magus would prefer to avoid it if they could.

Flying dirigibles was the only mode of transport for people who wished to cross the Murky Mountains. Well, that and flying fantastical beasts.

On this day, a majestic creature gracefully flew over the Murky Mountains. Its body was covered in pristine white feathers that reflected the glow of the morning sun. It had a pair of wings on its back with a wingspan of over 15 meters, and its two pairs of limbs ended in sharp claws.

The creature's tail was long and slender, comprising almost half its body. The head of the creature was that of an owl, with piercing yellow pupils and a black beak gleaming with sharpness.

This was the famous Ithikari, a famous inhabitant of the Baja High Forest!

On its back, sat three elves. The one sitting at the front was a middle-aged man with handsome and refined features. He had a head full of silver hair that cascaded down his back.

His ocean-blue eyes gazed at the silhouette of a city in the far distance, bringing a faint smile across on face. "We've almost reached."

A pair of twins—a boy and a girl—who seemed to be in their teenage years, were sitting behind the man. They looked ahead but couldn't see anything other than mountains covered in fog.

The girl asked curiously, "Teacher, how far until we've reached Moon City?"

"Hmm, it should take us another ten minutes or so." The man smiled warmly.

The young elf girl's eyes shone brightly. "I've read that the founder of Nightingale Kingdom emulated the elven city of Feypore and built a city that welcomed people of all races. I'm very excited to see it!"

"Yeah right! As if someone could make a city like Feypore." The elven boy rolled his eyes.

The girl pouted. "How do you know? You've never visited Moon City."

"Enough, you two." The elven man chuckled. "We're going to increase speed. Hold on tight."

"Yes, Teacher!" The twins replied in unison.

The next moment, the man sent a mental transmission to the Ithikari. Following that, a sonic boom was heard as the creature tore through the air and increased its speed.

...

After they landed on the outskirts of the city, the Ithikari had already transformed into a regular owl. It sat on the shoulders of the elven man, gracefully picking its feather with its beak.

The man dotingly rubbed Atiel's head and replied, "Well, the Southern Federation is indeed underdeveloped compared to the lands north of the Murky Mountains. However, Moon City can be considered an outlier here.

"Because of the existence of Clover Academy as well as the capable rule of the Nightingale Royal Family, this place is comparable to even some of the mid-tier cities in the Acadian Empire."

"H-Hmph! As expected of the city that copied the legendary Feypolis." Daneli smirked, although his lips were twitching.

Listening to him, both his sister and his teacher rolled their eyes.

"Anyway, let's go visit my friend." The man guided them through the market district along the harbor. A reminiscent smile spread across his lips as he muttered, "It's been so many years since I've last seen him."

After making their way through the crowded cobblestoned streets of the market, about ten minutes later, the trio finally reached their destination. Atiel looked at the wooden signboard adorned with wines and flowers and muttered, "Herbs & More..."

She then glanced at her teacher and asked, "Teacher, is your friend a Herbalist?"

The man said with pride, "Not just any Herbalist. He is one of the best Herbalists I know. He's also a very close friend of mine, so make sure you're respectful when you meet him."

The kids straightened their clothes and tidied their appearances as they followed behind their teacher. As soon as they entered the store, their nostrils were assaulted with a pleasant medicinal aroma, making them involuntarily close their eyes and relax.

But suddenly...

SNORE!

The trio were jolted out of their trance-like state by the obnoxious snoring of a wild beast. They looked around, trying to discern where the sound came from.

SNNOORREEE!

They simultaneously turned their heads toward the seating area and found a black-haired youth sprawled on the couch while a tiny puddle had formed underneath him from his non-

stop drooling.

The youth's appearance was haggard, his clothes had burnt marks, and there was soot all over his face.

When the trio laid eyes on him, they were speechless. They thought the same thing.

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