Chapter 89: Chapter 89
Elincia's Point of View
Reed Farmstead
It was always nice coming to the outskirts of Helmsforth. Near the edge of the forest on a farm was a wonderful thing and reminded me of days long since passed of being surrounded by trees and wildlife. How things have changed...
Knocking on the door, Augustus answered shortly. "Why, Priestess, Ah had no idea you were comin today." He said with a small bow.
"No need for that Augustus." My smile got him to respond in kind. "I was actually wondering if my student or Knight was available." I told him.
His smile faded. "Ah see. Well, my Cassidy is out doin her chores. As for Arthur..." The Reed family patriarch trailed off. "Best ya come inside, and we can talk."
Nodding, I followed Cassidy's grandfather to the kitchen and sat down as he prepared a few drinks. The man was quiet for a bit as he moved about, and I wondered how Arthur was. It felt like he was upstairs. Being so close, it was easy to feel his magical presence, but that was because it always felt so different.
Augustus set a drink down in front of me and sat across from me. "Ah know it's not my business, but what do ya want with Arthur? He's still healin."
Augustus nodded. "Ah'll be here."
Moving up the stairs, I felt some manner of trepidation take hold of me as I made my way to the second floor. I knew where Arthur's room was. After all, my sister and I had both been in this house several times before. Cassidy was important for moving forward, but when I finally stood outside his room, something stopped me.
My hand was reached out for the door's handle, and I froze. Almost as if my entire body was warning me not to open the door. Even trying to knock felt impossible. With many reservations, I moved away from the door and eyed it. Something was certainly happening in there, and whether or not it was what Cassidy witnessed, I'm not sure it would be a good idea for me to disturb whatever he might be doing.
With a frown, I moved back downstairs and stopped by the kitchen before leaving. "I have decided to return at a later date." Giving him a small nod, I teleported away before he could see me out.
As I appeared back in my own room at the Temple, my thoughts were focused on Arthur Pendragon. It felt like a rabid animal that had been backed into a corner and was ready to lash out at anything that might be seen as a threat. Given how our relationship has been, I am uneasy about pushing my luck with the good knight at this time. However, there was no denying that my sister was right to try and win him over.
Meeting with him would have to wait for the moment, but he has done a lot in the public eye that could no longer be ignored. Saving our lives and then saving all of Helmsforth while my sister and I were absent had made him a hero in the eyes of many. People in the Lower Rungs talked about him almost every day at this point if Kine and Floyd were telling me the truth.
A reward would be needed for him. Something I would need to discuss with my sister after we finish his new home. Moving to the bathing room, a part of me wondered what Arthur was doing in his room. Perhaps it was an ancient technique or spell that was allowing him to recover. Either way, the ominous feeling I got back then was still with me.
Arthur's Point of View
Reed Farmstead
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