After knowing about the Bloodstone, the group imdiately split up. Nathan and Selena obviously had one place to visit. It was the front line where Duke Sullivan was stationed.
However, the problem was that they didn't know about his exact location. In addition, there was a chance for Duke Sullivan not wanting to et them because he was busy. Hence, they needed sothing to et Duke Sullivan.
In the end, he might be Noelle's grandfather, but he was also a duke and the Sword Saint. eting a person with such a status wasn't going to be easy.
Nathan considered several solutions, but he still couldn't find the answer easily.
"So, how are we going to et your grandfather, Noelle?" Nathan asked.
Noelle thought for a mont. "I'm not sure, actually."
"You don't know his whereabouts? Maybe your father or your brother?" Sera tilted her head in confusion.
"They won't know. My father is focused on the court while my brother is taking care of the territory. That's why my grandfather doesn't hesitate to go to the front line."
"In that case, what about the war minister? He is the one arranging everything, right? We should be able to find out his location if we et him." Flora suggested.
"But do you think we can et him? While it's true that we're kind of related to him now, this is a bit of a stretch, isn't it?" Nathan frowned.
"Not necessarily. There's one way to et him. In fact, I know at least one more person who knows the information." Flora raised one finger.
"…" Nathan squinted his eyes before looking away. "Don't tell …"
"Yes. I believe we're thinking about the sa thing." Flora smiled wryly. "If we make you the bait, you might be able to et my father or the war minister. And you might even get sothing to force Duke Sullivan to et you."
Nathan looked down, falling into deep thought. On the one hand, he didn't really want to do it. On the other hand, he had taken his daughter from him, so the least he could do was visit him.
"Still, does he have any reason to et ?"
"You underestimate yourself. He has been wanting to see you this whole ti. Maybe I can arrange a private eting. I'll send a letter to my father if you wish to et him," Flora explained.
Besides, this might be an opportunity for him to talk about another problem, which he found in the previous mission.
The city was dead even though the people were not. If the situation continued, the people would be dying or losing to despair. That was why they had to act fast.
After so consideration, Nathan nodded his head. "I understand. If it's possible, I want a private eting. It's a bit uncomfortable to et all the high-ranking people in this kingdom."
"Alright. I'll send him a letter." Flora agreed with the arrangent.
To everyone's surprise, the reply actually ca back in just a few hours. That was right, Flora took two hours from drafting the letter to delivering it. Then she got an imdiate reply and brought back the answer.
"My father wishes to et you. He will arrange a private eting as long as you don't mind talking during the night. However, he also insists that he wants to bring three people.
"They are the pri minister, the war minister, and Noelle's father. Are you alright with it?" Flora reported with a smile.
Nathan thought for a mont before glancing at Flora and Selena. "I will have to et them. Selena will go with to et Duke Sullivan, but this ti, I think Flora should be the one accompanying . Will that be alright?"
Selena nodded. "I know my presence will be just a nuisance. Besides, this is the right ti, so you should go with her. In fact, I would have persuaded you to take her if you chose to bring instead."
Nathan smiled wryly. "Alright then. I'll bring back the news as soon as possible."
Flora added, "By the way, he is understanding. So, you don't have to be scared or feel awkward about it."
"I understand." Nathan nodded. He never thought he would be eting the king in this situation. Originally, Flora had been his contact person, but he just hoped it wouldn't turn into an awkward conversation.
While Nathan and the others took care of the plan to find Sullivan, there was an unexpected movent from his teacher.
Instead of preparing for her own trip, she actually visited the children Nathan brought back.
"Hmm? So, you're the one who is said to have the qualification to be a summoner." Vivian crossed her arms, examining Iris with an intense gaze.
"Y-Yes." Iris panicked, not knowing what to say. She didn't even know the person who suddenly visited her.
Alisha smiled wryly. "Mistress. You shouldn't do that. Look at this poor kid, feeling pressured by you."
Vivian shook her head. "I'm just checking her."
"Mistress?" Iris raised her eyebrows.
"Yes. Let introduce her to you. This is Vivian Lorelei. She is the young master's teacher as well as the vice principal of the Frexia Academy."
"!!!" Iris was stunned at first, before panicking. "I—I have been rude."
"It doesn't matter. As I said, I'm rely examining you. It's true that you have the qualification to beco a summoner, but your potential is not yet determined because the ena hasn't matured yet.
"So, you will probably stick to your study and basic training. From what I've heard, you're quite smart, so I expect a lot from you.
"Regarding the basic training, you will probably have to wield a weapon. Do you have a weapon you desire?"
"A weapon?" Iris looked down, recalling the sensation and training she got a few days ago. She couldn't help but ask, "Can I… use a gun?"
"Ask him. I heard he's going to get another gun, so you might be able to use his previous gun. That should be enough for training." Vivian nodded. "Regarding other children, I've made an arrangent with the Dragon King. The children can learn so life skills, which will help them a lot in the future. As long as they're not lazy, they should be able to have a decent life.
"Alisha. You take care of the rest."
"Understood." Alisha nodded.
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