White and Blue were the signature colors of the Northern territory Frosthail and Montaire family was also dressed in white and blue just like us.
But I guess not a lot of people thought of keeping that subtle symbolism of respect for the guests of honor.
Grand Duke Alarice walked with perfect grace and a confident gait with his wife Grand Duchess Dahlia on his arm walking with equal composure. Behind them walked Davian reflecting his parents’ strength.
I heard he had stepped down from his position as his father had returned and Alarice had taken up his work again alongside his wife.
They passed by and I watched them all the way as they covered the whole path without turning or seeming like they sensed sothing else.
The device worked.
I sighed with relief and Rune looked at and then at the Grand Duke’s family.
"They didn’t sense you this ti." He said and I brought up my bracelet with a smile.
"I told you, Uncle Silas is a genius."
The King called the attention of everyone as soon as the Grand Duke’s family greeted him and started his speech.
[Goddess of Wisdom praises your creative thinking in regards of your device designs.]
"It’s not really creative thinking. I’ve used and seen such stuff in my past life. These magic ones are just extrely convenient."
I zoned out for the entire speech and ended up having a small talk with my Patrons who also seed like they didn’t want to listen to the King’s boring speech.
[Giver of Gifts wonders when you will beco allies with Davian.]
"Why him?" I asked as my eyes found ho on him.
[Giver of Gifts says he is a unique and powerful person who has a lot of potential to be your strongest ally.]
"I can see your point, he’s one of the only three humans who could use aura freely. He will definitely be stronger in future."
His aura was pulsing around him creating the gentle waves that disturbed the air.
[Giver of Gifts adds that he will grow to be even more good-looking.]
"Hm... Right, he will be quite good-looking as well."
I studied his body posture and his boyish face.
After a few minutes, we had to step ahead to greet the Grand Duke’s family. Rune and I glanced at each other as he had held in between himself and Dad.
Grand Duke looked at us and his eyes lit up in recognition as he saw my father. I couldn’t help but stare at him as soon as we ca face to face. This man looked pretty emaciated when I saw him the last ti but now that he had recovered his strength and health he was making won swoon.
His jet black hair were swept back in a perfect style and his athyst eyes glowed with the vibrance of liveliness. His skinny body was now filled with up muscles and mass giving him a good body shape.
"Duke Aurelius." Alarice greeted us with a warm smile while Lady Dahlia was talking to another lady.
"How have you been, Your Highness?" My father asked and I could feel his concern clearly through his tone.
This man would always have a warm and caring heart despite his children being cold-blooded killers.
Alarice’s eyes softened as he answered, "I am well and healthy thanks to a valuable benefactor."
Rune’s eyes traveled to and I averted my eyes blessing Silas for making such an incredible device for masking Ocean’s presence.
"You must be Rune," Alarice said looking at Rune.
"It’s an honor to et you, Your Grace." Rune bowed making Alarice chuckle.
"I’ve heard about your accomplishnts as well, Rune. I heard all of it was the work of yourself and your three friends without any need of any adult."
Rune smiled as he added, "Well, I won’t take all the credit and even my friends won’t do so because... We also had the support of a benefactor."
This seed to have caught Davian’s attention as he turned away from the nobles who were suddenly speaking to him in flowery language.
"A... benefactor?" Alarice asked and Rune smiled.
"Yes, a valuable friend of us."
Alarice nodded and then his eyes fell on , "You must be the little Miss of the Aurelius Duchy."
"My na is Reina, Your Grace. I’ve heard a lot about your great deeds from my brother and father. I’m happy to finally et you." I curtsied.
"Your na suits your elegance and beauty, Miss Reina." Alarice said and I couldn’t help but stare at his handso face.
Davian might grow up to be just this handso or even more. This world would be blessed with more beauty.
"Thank you for such kind words, Your Grace." I managed to reply in ti to avoid getting caught oogling at his face.
"This is my son, Davian." He introduced Davian to and Rune formally.
"Pleased to make your acquaintance, Prince Davian."
"It’s a pleasure to et you, Prince Davian."
Rune and I greeted Davian.
"Likewise, Little Duke and Miss Reina." His eyes lingered on for a tad bit longer making wonder if he saw through sohow.
"It’s an honor to be in presence of the heroes that saved the kingdom of Mordino." My father said and Davian looked up at him before he and his father exchanged glances.
"In reality," I saw Lady Dahlia who joined the conversation.
"It wasn’t any of us who really saved Mordino."
This ti it was our turn to exchange glances. The story of a Dragon wasn’t a secret but since the Dragon itself was a taboo subject of Sestia so, even though there were eyewitnesses from Sestia who saw it there were disregarded giving all the credit to the Montaire family.
I guess, this family wasn’t going to let that Dragon aka Ocean Ryujin go like that.
"Then... who did?" I asked tentatively hoping that they wouldn’t utter the na Ocean Ryujin.
I didn’t want that identity to be in light at this point.
"It was a Dragon." Lady Dahlia announced.
The word seed to have attracted the attention from the nearby people who were eavesdropping on us.
"Dragon?"
"Oh, my! Did she just say a Dragon?"
"A real Dragon?"
The people who hadn’t heard also perked up hearing the light commotion that went around and soon there was a whole horde of people standing around us.
"Lady Dahlia is it true... What you said... about a Dragon?" A man asked.
"Yes, it wasn’t only us who helped Mordino. It was in reality the Dragon who defeated the Tyrant and rescued the tornted people."
There was a collective gasp from the people and I was tempted to sigh with relief as she only ntioned Dragon but as the conversation continued she might just slip by.
"But how could a Dragon do that?"
"Dragons are evil, they could never save anyone."
"That’s true."
The people started discussing amongst themselves and I almost rolled my eyes at their deep set prejudice.
"I don’t know about the Dragon that you all are talking about," Alarice spoke up and looked at his family.
"But this particular dragon even saved and my family, so, it’s not evil."
"Pardon, what?!"
"Yes, it was a benevolent Dragon who descended on Mordino to deliver those people and us from suffering. He was... a good Dragon."
I could see the suspicion and doubt swirling in the eyes of the people who were listening to Alarice. They wouldn’t believe it even when they would see a Dragon saving them so, I guess I shouldn’t expect anything from these people.
"If not for that Dragon then, Mordino and us would be destroyed." Lady Dahlia said placing her one hand around Davian and other around her husband’s arm.
The aghast people exchanged worried glances and soon enough the prominent people also stepped ahead.
"What are you all discussing in such large numbers?" His Majesty Roger stepped up.
"Are you telling them the story about your valour, Grand Duke?" He asked Alarice.
I could see a bitter smile grace his handso face and then felt slightly bad. He was in that miserable state and from then on he managed to survive and got the credit for saving a country. He might be feeling as if he stole soone’s credentials.
"There was nothing of valour that I did in Mordino, Your Majesty." Alarice said and Roger’s eyebrows twitched.
"Rather, I’m indebted to the one who saved and my family when we were almost at the brink of death."
"That’s surprising to hear from soone like you, Grand Duke." Roger said.
Alarice still had that bitter smile as he added, "Sadly enough, I was so close to death at that ti that... I wouldn’t even have been able to see my family for the last ti."
The people around gasped loudly and Lady Dahlia added.
"The sa was for , if it weren’t for him then... I might not have been able to be back here with my family."
"In that case, I would love to et this person who protected the valuable assets of my Kingdom." Roger said.
Yeah, no, I don’t want to see you just now. Maybe in future, but not now.
Alarice chuckled, "Are you sure, Your Majesty?"
"What do an?"
"Because the one I am talking of is a Dragon. A real one."
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