twojebook Chapter 313: A Hypocrite is Worthy of Wielding the Holy Sword?
Chapter 313: A Hypocrite is Worthy of Wielding the Holy Sword?
Because their status was special, and they had been invited by the Minagado Territory, Mephilia and Loraviel didn’t need to be as cautious as Liana and her group. They could enter directly through the main gate.
The guards at the gate, seeing who had arrived, didn’t bother with an inspection and let them straight in.
“Princess Mephilia, welcome to the Minagado Territory.” The guards bowed to them.
Mephilia fanned herself. The moment she stepped through the gate, a wave of hot air washed over her, accompanied by the sound of heavy hammers striking steel.
This was a city built from furnaces. Your home could lack anything, but it could not lack a forge.
Top-tier craftsmen were everywhere. You never had to worry about equipment damage being irreparable. If it couldn’t be fixed here, it couldn’t be fixed anywhere.
Because of this, the temperature around here was exceptionally high, like walking into a furnace.
But the people seemed to have completely adapted to this temperature. Even wearing heavy armor, and even if the armor itself was scalding hot, they wore it without any discomfort.
This was one of the reasons this territory wasn’t popular, it was too hot.
Mephilia and Loraviel used simple magic to block the heat.
“You know why we’re here, right?” Mephilia asked.
“Naturally. A carriage has been prepared for you. The temperature inside is much more comfortable. We will also arrange a squad of guards to escort you, Princess Mephilia. Your own carriage will be moved to a colder place,” the guard said.
Mephilia nodded. She was glad they had made special preparations, she didn’t want to keep using magic to maintain her temperature. Besides, their own carriage couldn’t handle the heat. It had nearly collapsed from the heat just by arriving and couldn’t possibly carry them any further.
Mephilia and Loraviel boarded the carriage prepared by the guards. After entering the cabin, the temperature dropped noticeably.
“What a unique territory,” Loraviel said.
“The people of Minagado are actually quite nice, rather warm and enthusiastic. But because of its special nature, not many people are willing to come here,” Mephilia said. “Didn’t you notice last time you came?”
“I thought it was just a regional characteristic... I didn’t realize it was the whole territory,” Loraviel said.
She had only come to pick up a forged weapon. It was normal for a forge to be hot. Who knew the whole territory was like this?
Loraviel had only ever really known the Venus Dukedom. But even as an assassination territory, it wasn’t exactly crawling with assassins. Most people in the Venus Dukedom didn’t even know they were an assassination territory.
“It’s amazing, right? Minagado is probably the most distinctive place,” Mephilia smiled.
“Mn...” Loraviel nodded.
When they arrived at the Minagado Manor, Nataya was already there waiting for them.
Loraviel looked at the little loli before her. She looks small and cute, but you’ll be in big trouble if you’re fooled by her appearance.
Minagado Manor was considerably cooler than the rest of the territory. Magic stones were set up all around, releasing magic to lower the ambient temperature. After all, this was the core area, an important place for talks, it naturally had to be comfortable.
“Princess Liana didn’t come?” Nataya looked around curiously, but found no trace of Liana.
As the Little Princess of Minagado, it’s normal for Nataya to be here.
“Liana is dealing with something right now. She’ll be over in a while,” Mephilia said.
“Is that so?” Nataya nodded. She didn’t know about the holy sword, she had only relayed the message to Liana. She wasn’t clear on why Liana had been summoned, just assuming the Lady of Minagado wanted to meet the wielder of the holy sword.
“Where is the Lady of Minagado?” Mephilia asked.
“Mother is in the reception room preparing things. She asked me to wait for you first,” Nataya said.
“Take us there,” Mephilia said.
“Okay.” Nataya nodded.
Loraviel followed Nataya. Soon, they arrived in front of a giant furnace.
Loraviel froze.
She has really never seen anything like this. She seriously wondered if they could even live without a furnace.
“Is this Miss Loraviel’s first time here?” Nataya noticed Loraviel’s confusion and began to explain. “This is our specialty, I suppose. But don’t worry, Miss Loraviel, it just looks hot. It’s actually fine.”
“Minagado Territory really is a special place.” Loraviel followed them inside.
Sure enough, it just looked red and fiery, but the actual temperature didn’t change.
Loraviel’s eyebrow twitched.
She watched Nataya open the furnace. Inside was a room. After entering, Loraviel looked down and saw a small dwarf. If she wasn’t mistaken, this must be the Lady of Minagado, or rather, Lady.
“Welcome to the Minagado Territory.” The Lady of Minagado greeted Mephilia and Loraviel with great enthusiasm.
“Mother, may I leave now?” Nataya’s task was complete. She didn’t know if she was allowed to hear what came next, so it seemed better to make an early exit.
The lady shook her head and said seriously, “No, Nataya. You are qualified to know what happens next. You must know.”
“Yes!” Nataya straightened her back. What was going to be discussed must be very important. Although the setting was serious, and Nataya was being serious as well, she was so small that striking a prim and proper pose like that was just adorable to Loraviel.
“Where is Princess Liana?” The Lady of Minagado also asked this question.
“This is about the holy sword, correct?” Mephilia took the initiative. “Liana has something important to deal with, so she will be late. To avoid any unnecessary problems, I came first. I possess sacred magic. While I can’t use the holy sword as freely as Liana, it won’t reject me.”
“That’s not the point...” The Lady of Minagado wore a troubled expression.
“Then what is it?” Mephilia also sensed something was wrong.
“Second Prince Oester... he also picked up the holy sword,” the Lady of Minagado said.
“What...” Mephilia’s eyes widened.
Loraviel looked at Mephilia’s expression. It seemed like a small accident had occurred? Princess Mephilia’s confidence earlier didn’t seem like an act. Was this something she didn’t anticipate?
“Where is Sister Ambis?” Princess Mephilia asked.
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Loraviel’s leg suddenly hit the table. She looked embarrassed. “Please, continue...”
Sister Ambis?! Ambis?! The only Ambis Princess Mephilia would call ‘Sister’ has to be that one! Liana’s mother! She’s back? She’s here? How am I supposed to face her?
Loraviel finally understood what Princess Liana had felt.
“Lady Ambis is waiting there as well,” the Lady of Minagado said.
“...When did Oester pick up the holy sword? With his personality, he couldn’t have kept quiet, right?” Mephilia asked.
“A week ago,” said the Lady of Minagado.
“...” A week ago, Sister Ambis was already back. Given Oester’s personality, Father must have known. So, this is a test for me? In any case, I absolutely do not believe Oester can use the holy sword. He must have used some kind of trick.
“They are all waiting there, right?” Mephilia asked.
“Mn.” The Lady of Minagado nodded.
“Did Sister Ambis say anything?”
“Nothing specific.” The Lady of Minagado shook her head. “Lady Ambis offered encouragement after the Second Prince picked up the holy sword. However, she reminded him that the sword is currently in an unstable state and needs time to rest, and that it would be best to leave it in the Minagado Territory.”
As the one who found this holy sword fragment, Sister Ambis’s words carry weight. The fact that Oester was allowed to take the test proves he had her permission. So the question is, how did Oester know the holy sword was here? She’ll only know when she sees him. And Sister Ambis deliberately made the Second Prince stay here... she was probably waiting for Liana... No, Sister Ambis approved my request to come here. Does that mean she was waiting for her?
It looks like she came to the right place. This was a problem Liana will have to solve eventually. She would need to handle it before it blows up. This was also the best chance to prove herself to Sister Ambis. Even though she already knew about my relationship with Liana, she still needed to properly prove herself to her.
“In that case, there’s nothing more to talk about here. Shall we go directly?” Mephilia was all about efficiency. It was better to ask questions face-to-face. Besides, she was very curious to see what method that hypocrite had used to pick up the holy sword.