
Two days after the Duke's departure to Hime village, Sakura waited for nightfall to carry out her plan. And that night after all his family fell into a deep sleep, and of course it was all because of the lullaby magic that Sakura gave him.
It took Sakura all day to break through the protection barrier her father made without having to be known by the father from a distance so that Ronan could enter his residence. It was fortunate that he found a book about the protection magic barrier from the library in their residence.
Sakura was only carrying a few clothes that were wrapped in cloth which she carried on her back like it resembled a backpack. She also doesn't wear a dress because she wears the men's clothes Betty bought yesterday. He remodeled it into the clothes of a Korean drama swordsman who he used to watch when there was no mission.
"Miss, are you ready?? Is this really you, Miss?? Why are you dressed like this and only your eyes are visible? " ask Ronan with a probing look and to be surprised.
"Huh you are! Of course it's me! I wear these clothes to move around on the way! You better wear this too so that it is not easily recognized by people! " sakura replied with an annoyed grunt and handed the black-colored head covering to Ronan.
Ronan received it with a confused look because he did not understand how to wear it. Seeing Ronan's confusion, Sakura held her laughter in her heart. He grabbed the head covering and put it on Ronan's head until it covered all of his hair except his eyes. Ronan was exactly like a ninja with his bright blue eyes.
"Are you comfortable in your clothes? " sakura asked with a look at Ronan who seemed to be moving his limbs.
"The clothes are nice and comfortable, Miss, although I was confused how to wear them when I came here! It's just that my face coverings are a little uncomfortable because my nose and mouth are closed! " answere Ronan honest.
"What's wrong, it's because you're not used to it! From now on you always wear clothes like this if you're going to go with me! Youunderstand??? " sakura said with a look of intimidation.
"Understand Miss! " ansaid Ronan nodded obediently.
Sakura nodded happily and they walked towards the two horses tied to the tree that was outside the gate of the Duke Airo's residence.
"What a beautiful horse! You're good at finding a good horse for me! " praise Sakura with a big smile behind her face cover while wiping the gentle mane of the white horse that looks like it is glowing in the darkness.
They left only in the moonlight to begin their journey to the village of Hime. Sakura jumped on her horse after fixing the saddle for her to sit on. Ronan also climbed on his horse and the two of them began to pull the reins of each horse until the horse's neighing sound rang and ran at medium speed.
Sakura casts magic on the eyes of their two horses in order to freely run in the dark even though the horse can do it because it has become the nature of the four-legged beast.
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"Your Majesty, are you sure you will return the Empire tonight?? " ask Henry while giving his horse and Julian's horse a drink.
"of course! It's just that we will head to Hime village first to find out the conditions there before returning to the Capital! " julian replied flatly as she closed her eyes.
He sat on the rock with a cross-legged position while closing his eyes to absorb the energy that was around him.
After enough rest, the two of them resumed their journey and of course Julian remained faithful to his mask. His oversized black robe waved in the night wind as his dark horse galloped to make up for the darkness of the night.
In a different place, Duke Airo's journey was interrupted by an attack from the bandits while passing through a village on the border of the eastern and northern region of Muso village. The village is a lot of forest and rarely seen houses because the villagers make small groups that only inhabit at one point.
"Sir.. ! Looks like there's going to be a disturbance tonight! There were a few people in front of the right side, there were fifteen more on the left side, and about six or seventeen were within three meters of them! " said Sir Nathaniel with a high degree of vigilance.
"I know, let's just say we don't know anything! Always be on standby and get ready to secure the groceries in the carriage! " answered the Duke with his sharp eyes looking forward.
Duke Airos and Sir Nathaniel were not random people, they both had a fairly high level of vigilance compared to others. Even Sir Nathaniel had sharp eyes that could see in the darkness without the slightest light. A gift of hereditary inheritance from his father's family that can see in the dark. Although not as great as Sir Nathaniel and not as privileged as Sir Nathaniel, Freddy is also not an opponent that can be underestimated. It has an above-average melee fighting speed and ground magic that can make the opponent inching backwards.
"Stop your journey! Give me what's in that train! " yelled someone jump from the left and was in front of Duke Airos.
Some people jumped together with his friend who shouted loudly by carrying their respective swords in his hands. There were about 20 people standing in front of them with swords glittering by the moonlight.
"Currently, you are brave enough to intercept our trip tonight! You don't know who we are?? Didn't you see the emblem on the train door?? " said Freddy with a cynical tone.
"Chew.. ! I don't need to know and don't care who you are! Quickly hand over the chariot to us and we will let you pass this road! " answered someone again in a haughty tone and spat beside him.
Sir Nathaniel stared furiously at the haughty man and raised his sword, but was held up by the Duke with a movement of his hand.
"I won't give you that train because it's not yours! Let us pass before it's too late! " said Duke opening his mouth in a cold voice.
"You are so arrogant sir! Soldiers, attack them and take the chariot! " cried someone loudly giving orders to his men.
They immediately attacked simultaneously until the sound of swords clashing against each other in the darkness of the night. The soldiers the Duke brought were a bit overwhelmed against the bandits because they did not have such great magic as their Master. Their magic was limited to the magic of wind, land and water that was very low like most other Amoland people. Each magic has various levels because of the level of magic in the can because of their talent from birth to sharpening by the master teacher who is an expert in the Amoland Magic Academy.
"Fred... ! Secure the horse carriage! " shouted Duke while fighting the bandit leader.
"Your Majesty.. ! " swickly replied Fred and retreated backwards towards the horse carriage carrying a supply of food and other materials.
Sir Nathaniel was all his might against those who turned out to be very much of an estimate with his sword and magic. Likewise, the Duke who faced directly with his leader until he was caught off guard did not realize if there was a figure who aimed at him with an arrow from five meters above the tree.
Sir Nathaniel who was casting his whirlwind magic was startled to see something darting out from the top of the tree a considerable distance towards his Master. He shouted loudly while slashing his whirlwind at the opponent until it crashed several meters to the ground.
"Exit Duke... ! " sir Nathaniel shouted as he ran towards Duke Airos.
Duke Airos who was shocked to hear the screams of his Knight's head turned his head back until the saber from his opponent injured his arm to bleed a lot.
Set... Bruck...
Two arrows were stuck in Sir Nathaniel's left chest and arm as he ran to save Duke Airos.
"Nathan.... !!!! " squeak Duke Airos loudly.
"Haha... ! Fuck you! Now it's your turn, arrogant sir! " said the bandit leader with a loud laugh.
The Duke's face darkened as he saw Sir Nathaniel grimacing in pain with blood on his left chest and arms. Freddy who heard his Master's cry came straight after making sure their horse carriage was safe.
"You... !! Enjoy your victory because it won't be long! " shouted Duke with a heavy voice and a red face full of anger.
He immediately stood back up after sitting Sir Nathaniel on the ground with Freddy's help.
The duke closed his eyes with his hands spread wide, he concentrated on his water magic by taking water around the forest until it was soon flying water molecules in the air which then turned into sharp thorns. The Duke opened his eyes and stared intently at his enemy and once his hands flickered the thorns of water flew towards the bandit leader.
"Aaaaarrrrgggggg "scoffed the bandit leader so hysterically as the thorns from the water stuck in his face and all over his body to bleed profusely.
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