Chapter 37: Out of the secret[END]

Year ??? of my life

I am now ruling a new independent country. A country of free trade and wonders. Three major cities of my country: Nakitel the capital, Loreahor and Galima are known for bustling trading and technological wonders. I was given to be in charge of Nakitel initially, in his last breath: "Since I don't even trust who I have known or my children, you seem to be fit to rule this barren land. You have the will of a drake lord, the voice of a dwarven warrior and a sweet persuasion of a jester. Feh, I am tired. Maybe I need to have a good sleep". The lord trusted me more than his children to rule this land. I couldn't deny it. After a few decades, they noticed how ageless I am, and my secret cannot be kept like this forever. I simply told them that I am a sandfolk. They are satisfied with the answer and since then, they follow my guide. Even at the time, I rallied the other two lords of Loreahor and Galima to rebel and to declare our own new country.

The name of our country is Aikaze. But no one seems to know why other than me. Every year, I visit the graves of those that I am acquainted with. Miwra died of old age, Kiltan died of illness, Alira died because of protecting someone in that sandstorm …

I can't forget them.

I have heard about a new king in the Nortus Kingdom. He seems to be more trustable than that last one.

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"In this bustling city of Nakitel, there are weapons, tools, scrolls and materials that are so cheap"

"I know. Do you know the face of the lord?"

"I heard that he looks human but yet intimidating"

As the two human apprentices approach a mysterious store that has no customer wandering around.

"Excuse me, can I have a look at this pickaxe?" - The white and red one points at the tool

"Sure. It is one of my proudest item in this store"- The owner smiles

"How much is this sword?" - The green and black raises the sword

"Five silvers for the sword and that metal tube of water, I don't sell them separately"- The owner shows five fingers.

"I guess the reason why this store is empty. I need to report to the lord about this. His policy should be no rip off stores like this."

"Go on, I will wait here." the owner waves his hand

The two go out without buying an item and are back with a guard.

"My lord." The guard immediately bows down to the store owner.

"So you are telling me that…"

"I am the lord of Nakitel, the ruler of Aikaze. It takes a while for someone like you two to find me out of this secluded area of this capital. For the prize, I should give you a banquet in the castle."

"Why aren't you a king?"

"Because I keep a promise to the previous lord. So my title will forever be just lord"