Chapter-29; Misunderstandings

While everyone was preparing to leave, Lennox and I decided to sparr to kill time as we were already done packing.

Lennox used his spell to slow down time but I had myself infused with light mana. It was now a puny trick for me.

I couldn't put a leash on my curious mind and decided to experiment.

I used the same spell to slow down the time even further to see what it does.

To my surprise, Lennox did slow down by a very tiny amount and I gladly took the opportunity to win.

Lennox's eyes were wide open as he realized he just lost to me.

"Your attribute has gotten stronger" he roughly patted my head, ruining my hair.

"You aren't behaving like a sore loser." I chuckled.

Tyrell walked towards Lennox and glared at him while I stood between them to avoid a hassle.

"Why do you protect him?" Tyrell looked at me with a cold expression feeling betrayed.

"Calm down Tyrell. Atleast hear us out." I said.

Tyrell realized that it was Lennox who killed Heinrich.

Then we briefly explained everything to Tyrell.

"I don't trust you, but I trust Heinrich." Tyrell said while looking at Lennox.

"We also found out that the emperor is going to announce the new heir to the throne along with your treason." Lennox said, hesitating.

Even Tyrell looked as surprised as me.

"New heir? How did the emperor pop out a new heir all of a sudden? Isn't Tyrell his only son?"l asked.

"He had an illegitimate child that no one was aware of apparently. We just couldn't find out the woman's origins though." Lennox said with worries visible on his face.

Should I tell them that I probably saw her talking to the emperor? And that they were planning to harm Tyrell.

"Are you okay?" Tyrell asked.

"Yea, ofcourse. You should rest until we are preparing to move." He nodded "l will take care of Azu as well. Let me know if my help is needed."

We stepped out of the house together and Tyrell grabbed my wrist and brought his face closer to mine.

What is he planning to do? I felt my cheeks getting warmer.

"He is hiding something. Don't you think?" Tyrell whispered.

So that's what it is about?

I sighed "yes, I am aware. But I have come to realize that he isn't a bad person, you will too."

"You two seemed quite comfortable with each other." He said, while looking elsewhere.

I grinned "yes we do. It's because I know what he is like."

Tyrell reverted his gaze back to me in shock and slightly opened his mouth to say something but quickly closed it.

"I am going to confront him when we reach craftsmen forest." He said in a chilly voice, devoid of emotions and left.

Well, shoot! I'm never going to tease him upto this extent next time even if I enjoy it!

It was already noon by the time we were ready to start moving.

Azu seemed excited to travel with us. We gathered everyone up and separated older people.

"Senior citizens will be right behind us and all the kids will stay with their parents behind them."

Everyone agreed and Lennox decided to stay at the end for keeping an eye out for any ambush while we directed the path.

**

When it was night we decided to stop for the time being. Everyone seemed only slightly out of breath while I was almost done for!

I gathered the last bits of strength and helped Tyrell cook while Lennox served it to everyone. Azu played with other kids and seemed to be having a good time.

I felt at ease after a long time. Suddenly the days I spent with Aleridge started coming back to me. His cooking skills were certainly better than mine.

I guess I have learned to live with his memories.

"We will be joined by two people tomorrow and they will accompany us to the forest and stay until the day of coronation." Lennox said while watching me space out.

"Oh, who are they?" I asked while stirring the soup.

"Someone you already know. But they are also the summoned beings. The ones who will perform the ritual a month later." Lennox replied.

They had been this close and I didn't notice!?

"I have to talk to them as soon as they arrive! And you said there are two of them?"

"Yes, one of them is better at Light magic and the other at dark. They can only perform the ritual together. We have you, one of the summoned being because of them. We have to find the other." He replied and my mind started running with the speed of light. Were my speculations true?

"The soup will burn" Lennox said.

"Relax. They will be here for a while so you can ask as many questions as you want." He continued, sensing my curiosity getting out of hand. I nodded and decided to keep myself at ease for one more day.

Lennox left with bowls of soup to serve everyone. I felt someone staring at me and turned to find Tyrell quickly turn his head.

I decided to clear out all the misunderstandings once we reached our destination.

**

The next day, after gruesome hours of walk, we reached the nexus point by the evening and waited for their arrival.

Lennox said I might know them and they are also the summoned beings, who could they be?

I noticed two people approaching us, in clothes so plain that they mixed with the background. As they appeared closer and closer, I realized how tall they actually were.

Lennox quickly stepped forward and they removed their capes.

They were Zion Si-U and Zenith Si-U!

"Nice to meet you special captain, how have you been?" Zenith asked with a smile.

"l am alright. You two are... the summoned beings?" I tried not to sound surprised.

"Awh! Little Ray, we know you couldn't guess it. You shouldn't be embarrassed!" Zion said while trying to annoy me.

"Stop it Zion. It's only understandable. I am the light user, he is the dark user. Just in case you were wondering." Zenith really is mature and calm despite being the younger one!

Those two look almost the same with their deep blue hair and green eyes, but Zion is slightly taller than Zenith and also you can tell from his face how immature he is.

"You two had me fooled as well" Tyrell said with a laugh.

"We apologize, crown prince" Zenith said while bowing.

"I am not a crown prince anymore. You can put aside the formalities." Tyrell giggled.

"Let's continue moving, we can discuss everything once we reach the forest." Lennox said.

"We have quite alot to tell you, but yes, let's keep moving." Zion said.

It was only understandable because we would reach the forest by midnight but I am just too impatient to finally get answers to all my questions. Am I right about this?