My Own Path: The Red Phoenix
Ch 06 – Carl and Ayala
The main forces of the city and the adventurers were all on standby at the east gate, while the south gate and the north gate, commanded by the head of the army under Coda's command.
This division of forces aims to facilitate the movement of the entire army if one of the gates is hit. If a battle breaks out at one of the gates, the commander will use the Sound Stone to send news to the other side.
The northern city gate of Behemoth City.
The troops seemed to be on standby focusing their minds on the movements that appeared along the outer forest, although the number of troops in this gate is not too much but still more than on a typical – days day.
Arrive – arrived one of the soldiers shouted.
“There's someone moving out of the woods !!”
With the cry of the soldier automatically attract the attention of the other soldiers and quickly pay attention to the person who runs out of the forest.
But after they look back, the person who came out of the forest was someone who carried a large basket containing – herbal ingredients. It can be ascertained that the person was just a herbal seeker who was late coming home from the forest.
After the herbal seeker approached finally some soldiers could see clearly and confirm the identity of the herbal seeker, Tanhill who came from their city.
The soldiers finally let go of their vigilance after finding out that Tanhill was coming out from the direction of the forest.
They were previously wary even of herb seekers, they would directly attack and capture him if the one who came was not someone they knew.
Because of the activity of the herbal seekers who often go in and out of the gate, making the soldiers know them even if there are new herbal seekers usually the seniors will introduce them to the soldiers.
In accordance with their familiarity, the soldiers were not surprised to see Tanhill coming home this late, because every time Tanhill went out into the forest he would definitely go home late at night, and it has become commonplace for the soldiers who are in charge of guarding the gate.
Therefore, today even though the atmosphere of the city gate was very tense the soldiers did not make it difficult for Tanhill to enter the city.
“Hey what is going on, why today the troops on duty are so many” Tanhill asked the soldier who opened the small door beside the gate.
“Do you not know or pura – pura fool, did you not see the magic array Grand Intermediate who was in the forest” soldier was said to be a little upset because of the task that burdened his mind.
“Of course I saw it, so I rushed home, but what does this have to do with the gathering of you soldiers?” Tanhill asked.
“Ya very well you quickly return to the city, due to the appearance of the magic array that we ... ” finally the soldier explained the details of the arrangement given the city lord of Behemoth City.
“Oh so that's how it is, continue whether you will also check this basket I brought too?” Tanhill asked the soldier back with a slight smile.
“Haha why am I checking you? Nothing strange about your body? And plants – herbs there are also ordinary –, for what I spend time by checking you” replied the soldier laughed after seeing a glimpse of Tanhill's appearance as usual.
“How did you do?” Tanhill still doubt – hesitate.
“Atasanku? My superiors know about you, who in the ranks of the army does not know you and your bad habits, take it easy, they will not care about this.
“Then I have to thank you guys, when later I managed to make some pills I will share some for you” Tanhill smiled sincerely.
“You understand what I mean, hahah” The soldier laughed as if satisfied with the meaning conveyed.
Even in Behemoth City the existence of an Alchemist was greatly admired by many experts – adventurer experts, the city army even the nobles flattered them, it was clear that every layer of society wanted to be good friends with these Alchemists.
As for this soldier, he learned that Tanhill was an Alchemist even though his level was not as high as the famous Alchemists in the city, but being friends with Tanhill did nothing wrong in the eyes of this lowly warrior.
“Then I won't trouble you anymore, I'm sorry” Tanhill nods his head farewell to the soldier.
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Meanwhile in the palace of the Emperor commander Berg who served in the garden of the Spatial Array was standing before a door with a feeling of uneasiness, commander Berg wanted to immediately report his information to the person inside the room.
Not long after a beautiful woman in slender armor who showed the curves of her body out of the room allowed commander Berg to enter.
“Thank you Miss Ayala” commander Berg bowed in front of Ayala, who is none other than the right hand and strategist of Grand General Carl.
“No need to spare Commander Berg, let's please” Ayala smiled kindly to Berg.
At first glance Ayala looks like a beautiful, affectionate concubine with an intoxicating allure who always accompanies Grand General Carl on his bed. Although Ayala was wearing armor but the – traces of her skin and curves could be clearly seen.
Yet it was only a glance, for the one who knew it, they would never think like that, Ayala's strength alone was equivalent to that of a single main force of General Carl himself.
Ayala is a new Grand Wizard in the Red Pheonix Empire, with her own status already ascertained how strong she will become, besides her strength, Ayala is also famous for her cruel trickery, Ayala will play tricks on her enemies, and torture her like her own toy to then destroy it.
According to rumors, Ayala used to be a highly sought after imperial fugitive, the empire was furious and wanted to punish Ayala but no one was able to capture her, even what happened they could not escape the deceit of Ayala and ended tragically to their death in the hands of Ayala.
His success was broken when General Carl intervened directly, General Carl was originally going to execute him, but somehow General Carl instead recruited him, and now Ayala has become an imperial power under the wing of General Carl.
Commander Berg walked into the room and a glimpse of fear emanated from Berg's countenance, when he saw a handsome, burly man sitting quietly in his chair.
‘Even after all the – years I have been here, I remain unfamiliar with the aura of oppression that General Carl’ Berg has tried to calm his mind.
“Greetings Grand General Carl, sorry to have interfered with your precious time” Berg started the conversation.
“There is no need to hesitate commander, if you decide to report to me immediately, I am sure something big has happened, me as the backbone of the empire should be on standby all the time and I will not doubt your judgment, please tell me” Carl stays with his calm posture.
“Good Great General, so like this ... ” Berg immediately tells the details of the mission and events that befell Kalou and his troops.
Hearing the whole story from Berg, the faces of Ayala and Carl slowly change, violence and hatred appear on their faces – each makes the air in the room look gripping, until Berg was unable to resist the shaking in his body, even to catch his breath Berg was already overwhelmed.
Seeing the frightened Berg Carl and Ayala finally realize that their aura has come out by itself.
“Ah, please forgive me commander, I accidentally let out my aura” Carl apologized to Berg, as well as Ayala who bowed her head.
“Not .. no.. it's okay – what General, it's not your fault only I am too weak so intimidated, please forgive this weak servant General” Berg bowing his head and torso.
“Are you done with your report?” Carl asked.
“That's all I know General, once again I'm sorry to have interfered with your time” Berg did not dare to raise his head.
“No, you made the right decision by immediately reporting it to me, the good work of the commander now you immediately return to your position, ah and one more anyone who knows this information?” Carl asked slowly.
Berg's body unconsciously shook, “I and a few soldiers on duty today” Berg swallowed a mouthful of his saliva waiting for the next words from Carl.
“Hmm,” Carl frowned “I hope you guys keep this information a secret, if there is a rumor circulating I will not hesitate to you guys” Carl still looks calm even though now the look in his eyes turns cold.
“I will remember your words General Agung” Berg then resigned after seeing a wave of hands from Carl.
After being outside Berg was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, Berg could barely stand in the room, he felt like a rabbit standing in front of a lion preparing to pounce on him.
Although it looks good and calm but behind it all Grand General Carl is famous for being very cruel not only to the enemy – enemies, even to his own subordinates, even to his own subordinates, if there is someone who is a little against it then death is certainly obtained by that person.
Looking at General Carl's expression, Berg knew how important this report was, and Berg was grateful for his decision this time, but he also had to warn the soldiers on duty today, because otherwise it's not impossible a few days later they just stay the name.
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