Chapter 575

Chapter 575

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Chapter 575

"Did you sleep well?"

The next morning, when Yuder woke up, the Kishiar he met was shining like never before. Perhaps it was the perfect weather, but his face radiated with sunlight, making it almost difficult to believe it was real.

As Yuder stared blankly at him, Kishiar, who was seated in a picture-perfect posture, tilted his head and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"It seems you slept extremely well," Yuder remarked.

"Of course, I slept well. Thanks to someone," Kishiar said, a glow emanating from his face that made it impossible to doubt his words.

The tactical game they played yesterday had evidently worked wonders. Yuder felt a tingling sensation deep in his chest as he went to the bathroom to wash up. When he emerged, taking a bit longer than usual, Kishiar was busily writing something at the table.

"You're working before breakfast?" Yuder inquired.

"As soon as I woke up, thoughts of the tasks ahead poured into my mind like a waterfall. I couldn't resist. I haven't felt like this since I first awakened," Kishiar responded.

Yuder couldn't see the contents of the paper that Kishiar was zealously writing. Sensing Yuder's gaze, Kishiar offered a sly smile.

"Would you like to know what I'm planning to do today?"

There was no reason to refuse. Yuder nodded silently and approached Kishiar, who extended his arm, pulling Yuder to sit naturally on his lap. When Yuder made no move to resist or stand up, Kishiar lightly kissed his still-damp cheek and lips.

"After I finish these letters, we'll have breakfast while sending the couriers. Then I'll call Nathan to request the return of some documents and brief him on upcoming tasks. I'll meet with the legal scholars, the nobles, and the administrators. After that, we'll visit Lady Justin, the manager at the Shuden Trading Company in the capital, to collect items I've previously ordered. For dinner, we'll have a cozy, family-only gathering at the palace."

The words 'family-only' and 'cozy' struck Yuder. From Kishiar's expression, he sensed that this 'family' likely involved more than just the Emperor and Empress.

'Is he planning to call Crown Prince Katchian?'

Whether the Crown Prince would come was uncertain, but Kishiar seemed not to consider refusal a possibility.

"You'll need more than a day," Yuder remarked.

"Not just me, my assistant will be overwhelmed too. But it's already exciting," Kishiar said, finishing his writing and signing the document. Throughout their conversation, his quill had been moving at an impressive speed.

"Done. Would you like to read it before I send it off?"

"If you don't mind, I would," Yuder agreed.

"Nothing here that an assistant can't see," said Kishiar.

Yuder picked up one of the completed letters. It was addressed to the Emperor. Since it wasn't encrypted, there was no need to decipher it. He read through it quickly.

After offering earnest words for the Emperor's health and well-being, Kishiar got straight to the point for which he had sent the letter.

"Your Majesty, I would like to discuss a method that could make the newfound light you've acquired easier to manage. I am certain you will be pleased to hear it... Furthermore, I would like to accept the caring concern you've previously suggested, and hope to dine with you tonight at the First Palace of Sun Palace. Someone from Dawn Palace will contact Your Majesty."

The "newfound light" the Emperor had acquired was undoubtedly the Awakened ability. What could make it easier to manage was probably...

"I see why you want to bring me back to the palace," said Yuder.

It was clear that Kishiar intended to recommend Yuder as an assistant to train Emperor Keilusa in his new abilities.

"Originally, I planned on giving you more time to rest, but as of yesterday, I've concluded there's no need to delay. One reason is that His Majesty desperately needs rapid progress in his abilities. Will that be alright?"

"Had you not offered, I was going to ask for it anyway."

"Why would I do that when you're in charge of all the Cavalry training programs and are the most knowledgeable about awakened abilities?" Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

The rest of the letter was mostly easy to interpret.

Dinner at the First Palace of Sun Palace traditionally required all the family members of the Emperor to be present. As Kishiar had subtly implied earlier, it seemed he was intent on definitively assessing Katchian's stance in a private setting tonight.

'In a world where Emperor Keilusa, the Empress, and even he himself didn't exist, it's clear who would have been the Emperor. It's just a natural progression.'

Until now, Kishiar hadn't shown much interest in Crown Prince Katchian. The change in attitude was evidence that yesterday's conversation had significantly impacted him.

He believed Yuder's story.

Realizing this through the sudden dinner invitation gave Yuder mixed feelings. Suppressing a tingling sensation somewhere in his heart, Yuder spoke.

"This part here what is this 'caring concern' that you previously suggested?"

"Ah, that's nothing much. His Majesty offered to take over the duties I've been handling in the capital since he felt rejuvenated and eager. He suggested that I focus on what I want to do."

"And what is it that you want to do?"

"Cavalry matters. I told him back then that it wasn't necessary... but given that the second Cavalry recruitment and branch establishment announcement will be moved up to tomorrow, I thought I'd just accept His Majesty's consideration like an impulsive younger brother."

"Hmm... Well, come this way and let's talk. The entrance to the village is narrow."

A woman who had introduced herself as Sera led them into a small house. The long table set for the meeting was the only piece of furniture there. After seating Onakwei and his companions, Sera issued a stern warning.

"The chairs here are enchanted. Make a wrong move and you'll be instantly bound. Losing your memory and getting kicked out wouldn't be an issue, so it's best to converse politely."

"Intriguing."

"Isn't it? Places like this exist only here. All thanks to the sage."

"The sage is your leader then? We thought Nahan played a similar role."

Given that the southern merchants they had met in the west had only encountered Nahan and a few Awakeners who followed him, this was a reasonable assumption. Naturally, the Awakeners following the sage took offense to the conjecture.

"Who said that? Was it Nahan?"

"So it wasn't?"

"No. Our leader is the sage. A humble and gentle guide who has nurtured this place. He's nothing like Nahan!"

Voices erupted in excitement, each person interjecting with their own comments. The atmosphere didn't seem tense, as if they were freely expressing their grievances like they would to any new Awakeners in their village. Anyone with a political sense could easily deduce quite a bit about the Star of Nagran just from that exchange.

Onakwei exchanged glances with his companions. They all quickly surmised that this conversation could be very useful for them.

'Intriguing. To think there's such a large group of Awakeners tucked away in the furthest corners of the Empire, so active that they even have factions.'

Aton, who had sent him here, had guessed right; besides Nahan, there would surely be other Awakeners, possibly even those who could communicate with them.

'This is certainly an opportunity.'

Nahan was too clear and dangerous in his desires to collaborate with, but this sage seemed to be on a somewhat different path. If they could use this group, everything would become a lot simpler.

After listening intently to the Awakeners from the Star of Nagran for some time, Onakwei smiled.

"I'm quite intrigued to meet this sage of yours after hearing about him. Where is he now?"

"Why do you ask?"

"There's much more I'd like to know about this place."

"We don't even know who you are, aside from the fact that you're Awakeners, or where you've come from. How can we trust you?"

Despite her skepticism, Sera ultimately agreed to send word about their desire to meet the sage. She said she would pen a message to convey their request.

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