THE RISE OF THE KNIGHTS OF SINNERS
#13# THE MISSED HERO
The morning before sunrise, the troops who would be in charge of escorting marquis Aiden began to prepare all the equipment before leaving for the capital. Marquis Aiden plans to bring his entire family. But because of Melina's declining health, she decides to bring only Thalia and Leo. Valdia will be led by Boris.
When she was about to leave, Thalia approached Leo and told him that the child of a blue-haired woman who had been kidnapped had recovered from her trauma and could be spoken to.
It was all inseparable from Thalia's role. After the woman's death, Thalia made her a child and she became a mother figure for the blue-haired child. Children who are initially quiet and do not want to talk, finally began to be able to talk again and smile like other children. He could have let his mother go.
Leo, who had received news from his brother, immediately approached the boy who was in Thalia's room. After entering the room, he saw the blue-haired child looking out the window while humming to enjoy the morning sky before sunrise.
" Elin? " saw Thalia.
The boy named Elin turned to look at Thalia and smiled. " Mama? Didn't Mom go to the capital? " said Elin. He walked over to Thalia and Leo.
" Mama? " ask Leo.
" You forgot? I raised him as my son, " Thalia stroked Elin's head.
" Did you know where Elin came from? "
" He just wants to tell you. That's why he asked me to bring you here, "
Leo knelt down and looked gently at Elin's tiny face. " Elin, by the color of your hair, you're neither western nor eastern, are you? "
Elin nodded her head then replied, "Yes big brother. Actually I and my biological mother are from the Xavir tribe. "
Elin's reply made Thalia and Leo shocked. How not, the Xavir tribe is a tribe of the special human race. They are identical to blue hair and silver-colored eyes. The members of the tribe had a privilege where they could use magic energy since infancy and they could activate the magic energy belonging to ordinary people by giving blood or liquid in their bodies. However, during the first holy war the tribe was hunted by knights to increase their magic power until the Xavir tribe was declared extinct.
" B-how is that possible? Is not the tribe extinct? " ask Thalia.
Elin shook her head. " My mother once told me, when the hunt occurred, some members of the Xavir tribe managed to escape and start a new life in the northern polar ice caves. The Xavir started a new civilisation there. But, one year ago there was a group of robed people discovering our whereabouts. They killed, raped, and ate the flesh of the Xavir tribe members. At that time my mother and I managed to escape thanks to mother's magic. We fled to Valdia, "
" Where do you live? If in Valdia there should be soldiers reporting about the arrival of new residents, " said Thalia who was increasingly curious.
" We were helped by the head of an orphanage in the northwestern city of Valdia. But it was only 3 months we were there, due to the lack of care we got, finally me, mother and some orphanage children were kidnapped by the bad guy, "the tears of Elin began to drip. He recalled how abominations he and his mother had experienced in prison.
" When they found out we were from the Xavir tribe, the criminals were just about to rape me and my mother. But, mother willingly gave up her whole body on condition that the criminals did not touch me. Almost every hour the mother was raped by the criminals, " Elin rubbed her tears.
" Cruel! " Lo tidied both of his hands. " Elin, I want you to stay in this palace. I will protect you from people like them. You can live safely here, "
" No brother. I want to go back to the orphanage, "
" Uh? But there is dangerous Elin. You can be kidnapped again, "between Thalia.
" Mama, I don't want to leave the house owner's mother with the other children. They've helped me while I was there, wouldn't it be so bad if I forgot their kindness? "
" Well if that's your wish. Every time I come home from the capital, I'll see you there, "Thalia hugged Elin for a moment.
" I'll build an army post near the parlor. That way Elin and the others can calm down. All right, brother go first to the capital with dad. I will take Elin there and take care of the preparation for the construction of a new post. I'll catch up right away, "Lo stroked Elin's head.
" Alright, then mama goes first Elin. You take good care of yourself there and do not hesitate to return to the palace because this is also your home. You can play with Melina and the others. See you next time Elin, "Thalia kisses Elin's forehead and leaves.
" Yes mama. Be careful on the road, "
" Let's Elin, I'll take you there. For your things let the servants tidy them up, "
" Good brother, thank you brother for helping me again, "
" We're family. And it's appropriate to help each other, right? "
Elin smiled cheerfully, she simply replied to Leo's question with a nod full of happiness. Shortly after that conversation, marquis Aiden and the guards set off for the capital. While Leo and Elin along with 100 cavalry troops and 30 buffalo carts containing material material for the construction of the post also began to leave to the southwest of Valdia.
***
1.5 Hours passed, and they arrived at the orphanage where Elin and her mother once lived. The orphanage turned out to be quite large but it was located in the east of the cliff that leads directly to the west sea. In addition, the large number of trees surrounding the orphanage made Valdia's patrol troops who served in the southwest region unaware that there was an orphanage there.
Leo's arrival with the troops was warmly welcomed by the orphanage children who numbered more than 120 people. In addition, the head of the orphanage, a married couple named Eri and Serk were very grateful for the help they had been hoping to really come.
Seeing how happy Elin was in the orphanage made Leo worry disappear. He also came to Elin who was playing with other children.
" I'm glad you can smile again. My worries are gone and now it's time for us to part ways with Elin. " Leo crouched down before Elin with her sweet smile.
" Hmh, "Elin nodded her head. " I'm very comfortable living here. And I thank my sister and mother and sister Melina for saving me and taking care of me, "
Leo rubbed the blue-haired girl's head, "Well I'll go first. Elin can go to the palace whenever Elin wants and can invite friends too. But remember, when Elin wants to go to Valdia, ask the guard soldiers to deliver. "
" But did the other palace residents allow me? "
" Elin is the son of Thalia's sister and grandson of Aiden. All the residents knew about it so Elin could calm down. And now Elin's name is Elin von Valdius. Remember that, "
Elin's eyes glowed and her face was very happy. " Waaaaaah a-I'm part of the Valdius family? Thank you kakaaaak! " Elin hugged Leo tightly. He was so happy to be part of such a famous family.
Elin replied with a wave of her hand, "See you brother...! When big brother comes home, I will definitely approach big brother at the palace and play together there! "
Leo left his army and headed straight for Aiden's marquis who happened to be not far from the orphanage. He rejoined the group 3 hours later.
***
The journey from Valdia to the city of Gerel, the royal capital of Gerelia, lasted 5 days. This trip is faster than 3 years ago where from Valdia to the capital takes 10 days. All thanks to the construction of a rocky road that connects the entire territory of the kingdom of Gerelia.
Aiden's marquis' entourage arrived at the capital at sunrise. Seen from a distance the residents of the city crowded waiting for the presence of marquis Aiden. They were very much looking forward to the presence of the iron mask hero because after the second holy war ended, marquis Aiden never again went to the capital. Whereas the previous meetings were always represented by Thalia and Boris. And today is the first time Marquis Aiden has come to the capital after the second holy war.
Seeing the large number of townspeople waiting for his presence, marquis Aiden decided to move to an open horse carriage in order to greet the residents. Upon entering the city gate, boisterous cries of the residents calling out the name of marquis Aiden echoed everywhere. They really miss the hero who saved this kingdom. The big city of 150 thousand people was crowded on its main road thanks to the arrival of marquis Aiden.
And Leo, though, he wears full armor with a helmet and makes him look like an ordinary bodyguard and Thalia herself also like always wears a distinctive light blue armor that she always wears at any official event or skirmishes. The two of them accompanied marquis Aiden on the horse-drawn carriage.
" It's amazing! " awe Leo watched his father who was greeted so enthusiastically by the residents.
" How not, father is the hero of this kingdom. He became a true idol for the entire people of Gerelia especially this is the first time father came here after the holy war, "Thalia said.
" After this we will have a meeting. You guys need to be ready. We're only here one day, tomorrow morning we should be back soon "split Aiden marquis while waving to the residents.
Leo looked to the left right and sighed a little disappointed that he intended to drive around the city tomorrow. But instead he had to return to Valdia. Thalia who was aware of her sister's mood, immediately patted the blonde youth's helmet. " Don't be disappointed. Tonight wander around but remember never to be tempted because at night this city is very much a place of entertainment and seductresses, "
" What is legal here? " ask Leo.
" In order to bring down the rape case, the king legalized the work even though many disagreed, " replied Thalia.
" Many clearly disagree. The king was very shallow-minded, "reply Leo shook his head.
" Hush! Watch what you say! We're going to enter the palace. " Thalia knocked on Leo's helmet.
They entered the palace gate and saw a very magnificent palace. The palace is 3 times larger than the palace of Valdia. In addition, in each palace tower there are gold-plated sun carvings. The great palace of the capital was inhabited by a thousand workers and 7 thousand guard troops. In addition to being the residence of the king's family, there is also the residence of royal officials. Upon arrival at the palace courtyard, they were directed towards a special room that had already been prepared for the guests.
" Fyuuuh.., this armoury stuffy, "Lo took off the iron helmet he was previously wearing. Sweat was wetting his face.
" You two rest. Later that afternoon the meeting will be held. This meeting will decide our fate, " said marquis Aiden as he looked out the window.
" Our fate? Don't-don't mean dad– "Thalia was a little surprised by what the father said. He immediately got up from his lying down.
Marquis Aiden nodded and replied, "Yes, if they still support Reynald plus if the king approves the discourse of merging kingdoms under the auspices of Deusia, we will be forced to secede. "
Leo remained silent. In his brain it did not occur if the father dared to take very risky actions.
" Father, if you make that decision, this kingdom will be divided" Thalia said.
" I know. But this is the only way that the purity of Gerelia's government does not interfere with the dirty Deusia priests. Don't think too much. Now rest and pray that I don't make that decision" replied Marquis Aiden who walked out of the room.
Thalia sighed and then lay back down. He didn't know what his father was planning. " Lo, do you support father's decision? "
" I don't know brother. Whether to support or reject. But if you think more deeply, the decision to separate yourself can be a real threat to the king. Valdia was supported by the archduke Caspia and Count of Kania. Didn't you also know, the main power of this kingdom comes from the three noble regions. If the three split off, it was clear this kingdom could slowly collapse, "
" Hhh you're right too. May the decision you make be a mere bluff to threaten the king, "
" Sister, just calm down. Better get some rest. I'll try to do what I can later to help you convince the king, "
" Hhhh great. Oh, Leo, don't you want to meet the princess? "
" Daughter Licia mean sister? "
" Yes, almost every time she met me, she kept asking me about you when she had a boyfriend, "
" I didn't know much about him anyway we were just childhood friends and now I've even forgotten his face, "
Thalia stared cynically at Leo, "It's so bad of you. But well, more evil princess who dares to ask news of another man in front of her pairs. "
" I heard that you also have a lover, right? "
" Yes, he's the Count's second son from Furu, "
" The richest noble in Gerelia huh? What is sister's lover like? "
" He's a rude man to the man who tried to get close to me. Besides I was actually forced to get in touch with him because in order to return the services of the Count of Furu who had helped with the health costs for the residents of Valdia, "Thalia cheeks flushed. He closed his lips with both hands. " But lately my love started to grow to him, "
" Hahahaha big brother's cheeks are flushed, "
" Diaam! " Thalia turned her back in shame and their conversation ended there. Thalia decided to sleep while Leo toured the palace with the Yurei troops.
^^^To be Continue.^^^
