Chapter 844: Reunion
Interacting with the Twin Gemini improves the Duchess Amberblaze's mood. She really feels like she has her own child, though Gemini is too mischievous and naughty for her liking.
Meanwhile, another famous troublemaker was being lectured inside the Royal Palace.
"Anna will not eat raw things," said Jayna in a lecture tone.
"Anna loves meat and likes to eat… Mmm… Mommy, Anna is hungry!!" exclaimed Anna while holding her small tummy.
"Anna, what if you get sick while eating those things?! It is not even food." retorted Jayna while pinching Anna's cheek.
"Weee… Don't pinch Anna. Anna could get wrinkles like an old hag." complained Anna with fake tears.
"Anna, language!!" lectured Jayna while pinching her cheek wider.
"Mmphh.. Worry, Mommy.." pleaded Anna while acting pitiful.
Seeing Anna's adorable act, Jayna sternly glared at the little troublemaker, resisting the urge to hug her.
"Jayna, forget it. Besides, it is not the first time Anna has eaten strange stuff." said Angus from the side.
After Anna emptied the whole dessert stock in the Crimson Tavern, they returned to the Royal Palace. He sends Anna to play with Brigida and Lilith while Angus helps Jayna's training with her new sword.
During this time, the little gluttony somehow broke one of the Treasure rooms and ate some stuff. This is not the first time she did it. However, King Leon always discovers and stops her before she creates a mess.
With King Leon's absence, no one could stop the little glutton. By the time Angus and Jayna noticed it, she had munched a few things with gusto. Fortunately, the thing she swallowed was just some unimportant rare material.
"Anyway, I noticed many people arriving in the capital city recently. All of the available Dukes and Duchesses even stay in the capital city," said Angus, trying to divert the topic.
"Hmm… It should be that knight competition Father talked about. Did you want me to participate?" asked Jayna, knowing Angus' intent.
"Well, it should be a good chance to practice your sword. I hear a lot of strong people will participate in it," said Angus.
"Seriously?!! Did you think those people could withstand my fire?" asked Jayna while hugging Anna like a doll.
"Mmmm… Warm!!" exclaimed Anna happily.
Ignoring little Anna, "Well, you are right. Unless they are fifth grade or stronger, most people couldn't fight with you. If it is a pure close combat warrior, it is already a certain win for you." said Angus.
"Fighting against them is no different than hitting a moving practice dummy. It is better to fight the monsters inside your battle space. At least some of them are naturally resistant to fire," added Jayna.
"Right. What you need is a strong opponent rather than fighting those miscellaneous knights. I doubt there are more than five people with that kind of criteria in this competition." said Angus.
"See… It's better if you train me or fight against the monsters in your battle space." said Jayna.
"Fine." replied Angus sheepishly.
*Knock* *Knock* At this moment, someone knocked on their bedroom door.
"Excuse me, Master. There is important news from Goldshor city." said Brigida while giving the letter.
"Goldshor?! The mining city?" asked Angus while accepting the letter.
"Yes, Master." replied Brigida respectfully.
After reading the letter, Angus finds it asking permission to use teleportation devices at the Victory Manor. Apparently, Ian and the others manage to arrive at Goldshor City with Count Otebon.
Since Count Otebon was planning to return to Frostfall City, he couldn't accompany them to the capital city. Therefore, they could only go here alone. However, the teleportation device needs two permissions to be used.
Usually, it is readily granted as long as the person being teleported holds special permission to use the teleportation network. Unfortunately, Count Otebon didn't go with them, so they still needed to ask Angus to authorize the teleportation.
"Hmm… I get it. Alright, I permit the use of teleportation devices on Victory Manor. It seems we need to return to the manor first." said Angus.
"Should I prepare the carriage, Master?" said Brigida.
"Did you want to go back slowly?" asked Angus to Jayna.
"There is nothing to do. It's better to take our time. Otherwise, Anna will become wild again." said Jayna.
Jayna already notices Angus's intention to return by teleportation and the news about Ian's group return.
"No… Anna is not wild. Anna is Anna." retorted Anna.
"Yeah. Yeah. Anna is Anna." said Angus and Jayna helplessly.
"Certainly, Master." said Brigida before leaving the young family alone.
Angus and Jayna arrive at the Victory through a carriage a few hours later. During the journey, they give their full attention to the naughty Anna. They notice Anna has become more wild and mischievous lately, as if trying to ask for attention.
The young couple also knows her situation. They have also neglected her lately because of Everwhite's recent incident. Arriving at Victory Manor, they are welcomed by all the staff and the head butler Pavlon.
Then, they go towards the middle garden, where the teleportation device is located. At this moment, a few staff tinkering the teleportation device while it is dimly lit. A few moments later, the device hummed while shining brightly. *BBZZZTTT*
From the bright light, a few people appeared on the teleportation platform. Ian and the others come out from the teleportation device with pale faces. *Urghh* *Urghh* Couldn't hold it anymore, Axel and Millie go to the nearby bush before vomiting their lunch.
On the other hand, Ian, Mia, and the familiar beast are in better condition but still slump on the ground while massaging their temple.
"Mommy, why are the big sis and bro wasting their food? Did they get sick? Or are they too weak to eat?" asked Anna with an innocent face.
Hearing Anna's blunt words, Ian and the others feel like getting an emotional attack.
"Anna, why don't you play with Porky first? I hear it's getting fatter and just sleeping around lately." said Jayna.
"Ehhh… No way!! Stupid Porky is getting lazy again." said Anna while running inside to meet the giant Porky.
Seeing their miserable friends' condition, Angus waved his hand as a small magic circle appeared above them [2nd Circle - Relish Body]. At once, Ian and the others feel no longer dizzy and slowly recover.
"Urghh… Thanks, Angus. That's really a handy spell." Axel.
"Sure, it is. Anyway, welcome back," replied Angus warmly.
Based on his perception and the report he heard about them, Angus knows they have already experienced a lot during their journey. All of them have already become competent combatants with various unique abilities.
If King Leon knew about their current power, he would not hesitate to give them a high military rank as soon as possible.
Angus has already respected them based on their current strength and progress. Although they may still be far below Angus and Jayna, no human race under twenty has ever reached their current strength.
After recovering from the long teleportation effect, Angus invites them to the manor to discuss their journey and experience over the past few years.
In the meantime, a certain twin black-haired girl is panicking and running around the room.
"Oh, No!!" said Gemis in panic.
"Oh, NO!!" said Gemin in panic.
"Urgh… Gemini, please calm down. At this rate, you will flood the whole city." said Duchess Amberblaze.
The moment the Twin panicked, a heavy rainstorm suddenly drenched the whole Frostfall City. Such a phenomenon is very rare and almost never seen at Frostfall City, Which is located at a high altitude and has very cold weather.
At most, they will get a thin drizzle during the change of season. Such a rainstorm has never occurred in this part of the area, yet it still happens miraculously. Duchess Amberblaze knows this miraculous weather is caused by the Twin, who is anxiously running around the room.
*SWISH* "Lia, what happened? Why is there a sudden heavy rainstorm?" asked King Leon, who suddenly appeared in the room.
"It's the twin. They feel the Star Spirit Capricorn is getting near and becoming more anxious." said Extalia.
Hearing this, King Leon glances at the twin running around all over the place like getting burned or something terrible happening.
"Ahhh… He is here!!" exclaimed the twin simultaneously.
*Clank* At this moment, the main window suddenly opened up. Harsh wind and water splattered the whole room and drenched them wet. Yet, the occupants ignore this mess and focus on the hooded person on the window sill.
"Huft… Finally, found you. Ahh… Where is my manner? My name is… *Splash*" said the hooded man as he revealed his goat face.
Before the goat-man finished his sentence, a water ball hit his face and knocked it over from the window sill. At once, the goat-man fell down to the ground below.
By coincidence, their current room is located ten meters from the ground, and the ground below is where the stables are. At the same time, the boatman falls on top of the horse dung pile after breaking its roof.
Then, the twin closes the window with the help of the wind before locking it. At this point, King Leon and Duchess Amberblaze didn't know what to do or react.