Emperor's Reckoning

Lyon shuddered at the thought as Cecile spouted it for him. (That is not a nice thing to have!).

"Do you perhaps recall seeing someone with that characteristic, young master?" asked Tael.

Lyon could see the longing behind those weary eyes of the swordmaster. He nodded to their delight.

"I know where the Phantera Kingdom is located," said Lyon. "In fact, I can say that they owe me a huge favor, hahaha!"

The duo looked at each other before averting their glance back at the young man.

However, Lyon shook his head before he contemplated, "I think there was a person with blazing red hair and a huge sword by his back? I think there was such a guy, but it's hard to recall, it's been some times since I went to that academy."

"Lyon, you went to school?" asked Lumina.

"W-Why are you so surprised?!" asked Lyon as he looked at the genuine amazement behind her eyes.

"It must be a good school if young master attends it," nodded Tael.

(I doubt it) said Lyon inwardly. "I rarely attend the class, to be honest."

"Oh, that makes sense," nodded Lumina to Cecile's chuckle.

"How is that make sense?!" asked Lyon as he looked at Lumina turning around.

"Can you recall his name, big brother?" asked Zet with his pleading eyes.

"I can't no matter how much I try, it's hard to remember a guy's name, I'm sorry. OH! Martis!" said Lyon as the name suddenly jumped to his mind.

"Martis? Are you sure?" asked Zet.

"Yeah! His name is Martis, I'm pretty sure. Did he use to be my upperclassman? To be honest, I have no idea how the system works there, but I know who he was bodyguarding. Did I ever fight him? Look's like I really have a bad memory for dudes," Lyon shook his head.

"Martis, Martis, Martis..." Zet muttered the name repeatedly. He suddenly grinned, "I feel the connection already."

"Okay," Lyon nodded, "Must have been that sibling connection or whatnot."

"Blood is thicker than water," Tael nodded. "The famous saying is not just for show."

"Maybe, who knows," Lyon shrugged. "Is that all?"

"En, Err... can I use your name to enter the place? I don't want this to be a diplomatic matter," said Zet as he nodded.

"Diplomatic matter? Oh, sure, just tell him that I sent you... though, I doubt the king would believe you."

"T-Then? What should I do?" asked Zet.

Cecile nodded, "If you suddenly visit the kingdom, it would stir unnecessary problems both for you and the kingdom, it's best to make it public or not at all."

"You can ask Luna for advice," said Lyon as he put his hands behind his head.

"Luna? That lady with the purple hair?" Zet asked.

"Yeah the long one, and (Fei is going to kill me for this) the young one," said Lyon. "Luna is the princess of that kingdom, so she might have something like insignia or some sort of imperial stamp? Kingdoms had those right?"

"I see, then I will go see Princess Luna at once," Zet nodded before he bowed, "I thank you for everything big brother, no matter what happens, I shall be forever your younger brother! Goodbye!"

"Please don't..."

"Farewell, young master, haha!" Tael turned around to Lyon's surprise.

"Wait a minute, aren't you guys going to the Alchemy Union first?"

Zet turned around before nodding, "Yes, I will go to the Alchemy Union and join you, but currently, I need to tell my father about this grand news! See you tomorrow!"

"Hmm..." Lyon crossed his arms as he watched them leave to Sverine Inn. "I guess, your welcome?"

Cecile chuckled before she patted his shoulder.

"Hm?" Lyon glanced back, "What is it?"

"We should prepare for tomorrow," said Cecile as she nodded. "You need a good rest, after devastating the city."

"Wait, can't I have my readings first?" asked Lyon.

Cecile shook her head, "I used your spot, didn't I?"

"But you failed to get what you wanted right?" asked Lyon as he furrowed his eyebrows and turned his body around.

Cecile nodded, "True, but the seers don't work like that. They act based on promise and costs."

"What ist that mean?"

"It means that their service is only being provided when there is a fee and there is fate. Fee can go with all kinds of sizes, depending on what the seers thought appropriate, but fate, even the seers couldn't decide that" Cecile shook her head.

"Really? Well, if you make it that way, it actually sounds more convincing to normal folks I guess," Lyon nodded.

"Their whereabouts are also quite hard to find since they were always moving to who knows where. It was always the seers coming, not the other way around," Cecile sighed. "I wish it were not like that."

"However, there are multiple seers right?" asked Lyon. "Are they all women?"

"Yes, they are all women," Cecile nodded.

"Nice," Lyon grinned.

"I know what you are thinking, but you will be in for a surprise sometime in the future," chuckled Cecile.

"I clearly have no idea what you're talking about, but something inside me tells me that I should be happy and afraid at the same time," Lyon nodded.

"Well, let's go back to the inn," said Lumina, "Or are you going to watch in the arena?"

(I think she wants to eat, her mood has been, not to the happy side) thought Lyon as he nodded. "Let's go back to the inn, tomorrow will be the day that we are going to Alchemy Union, though, I have no idea where the hell that is."

"Don't worry, an envoy will come to pick us up," said Cecile as she shrugged. "They won't let anybody just stroll into their place like it's their own backyard."

"Good point," Lyon nodded before they headed back to the inn, leaving Vivi with her readings. (Though... I think I killed someone from Alchemy Union or did I?) he shrugged.