Chapter 190: Ignorance Is Bliss
The appearance of a demi was not considered surprising now, after the union spread among all continents.
In which they could bring their business to other races continents and, after getting permission from the lord of the territory, they could build their buildings.
Still, when they built, they took a contract on the land for decades, because if the lord changed, then they could order them to be removed from the territory.
But regardless of this, many lords allowed them in their territory.
First, they brought new resources, new opportunities.
Second, they also brought new talent and services, which could help the territory.
Third, even though the managers didn’t interfere with the lord’s rule and often limited themselves to their building.
Still, many hostile organizations were wary of attacking the territory, because if, by mistake, they attacked them or their territory,
Then they would have to bear their wrath, which none of them wanted.
Earlier, when Luke released lightning in the Viscount’s territory, he did it toward the gate entrance, which didn’t have any of these buildings, or else he would have had to face even more problems, which were outside his limits.
’So the news was true,’ he thought, while recalling the info.
That the Tigris race belonged to royalty.
But she badly beat the suitor who wanted to marry her.
And that’s why she was assigned here as a new manager for punishment.
Though, he didn’t know if the Tempestas family would also want to rope in the hero.
As the Beast Empire had their own hero.
"What?" Raya noticed Jasper’s gaze and said irritably.
Hearing her words, Jasper replied, "Nothing," then looked toward the other people.
"Hmph" Raya snorted in annoyance, because she didn’t like to be in a closed room.
She liked to fight the strong, and that’s why she asked for a fight with the person who said he wanted to marry her.
’Duckless bastard.’ She cursed him, because with one punch, he cried out and started cursing her, asking how a lady could be this fierce.
So, in anger, she beat that bastard even more, which resulted in her being sent here.
"At least, I don’t have to see those duckless faces." She said, without care, on which both Hermes and Jasper flinched.
Because, even though they were in the same realm, they didn’t have the confidence to beat her.
After all, she was royalty who had excellent ascension series and artifacts.
Only Chalybs smiled at her and didn’t mind her words, as this was his personality.
Raya didn’t say anything further; she just wanted to leave this place fast.
But this was their first meeting and she had to be somewhat formal.
So she leaned her back against the chair, while her long yellow hair with brown streaks swayed gracefully behind the chair, and her tails also swayed slightly.
Suprisingly no one in the territory knew that four mid-golden knight ranks were having a meeting in Alchemist bulding.
If Luke knew that, he would freak out and his sleep would completely disappear for day.s
So ignorance was truly bliss.
***
Luke completely finished his work and was about to head to the Time Chamber, when a mummy suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Ye-OSric." He controlled his startled expression, as he still didn’t get used to Osric’s bandaged appearance.
He didn’t understand that why not Osric, took a bath in the healing spring to fix those cuts.
Sadly Osric had tried everything, but the purple sword of Aurielle had done harm, which the healing spring couldn’t properly fix.
So he was taking a higher-grade potion to fix this.
"My Lord, one adventurer team wants to meet with you and their leader is an early golden knight." Osric didn’t mind Luke’s startled expression, as he relayed the information respectfully.
’Huh? Adventurer team with an early golden.’ Luke rubbed his chin thoughtfully and nodded.
Next moment, the space behind him rippled and one more Luke came out.
"Let’s go." The second doppelganger urged Osric to lead, whose mouth was open even from under the bandages.
Even though it was not Osric’s first time seeing Luke’s doppelganger, he still got shocked by this.
"Y-Yes!" He stuttered, as he led the second Luke toward the guest hall, which was smaller than the earlier Gathering Hall.
"Well, that’s handy." Luke muttered seeing both of them going. As now he was feeling that having many bodies can help greatly in managing territory.
"So what should I do?" He looked and recalled if there was anything he needed, while he also moved toward the Time Chamber.
In the Guest Hall....
As Osric and Luke entered the guest hall, Luke observed the seated persons which were two men. One had broader shoulders, dark brown hair, and deep brown eyes. His expression looked nervous.
While the other man, who had a lean build, also had dark brown hair, was saying something to the other man.
They seemed to be around their 30s and had normal outfits, rather than any attire of adventurers, which was maybe because they were not going on any mission now.
As both entered, their gazes shifted towards them. Both of them stood up before bowing respectfully to Luke.
"Greetings Baron Luke."
Luke nodded at their greeting, before taking a seat opposite to them on the sofa, while Osric, still in a bandaged state, stood behind him.
Then Luke asked one question which he had all the way, after hearing his realm.
"You are an Early Golden Knight. So you can even join some Count’s territory at a high post."
"Then why joining me?"
Luke leaned back, while asking with a relaxed expression.
Even though, he didn’t find them suspicious, he didn’t know why, but maybe something related to his realm or titan.
Which also increased his stamina compared to a same-realm knight.
The result was that even Aurielle, a late Bronze Knight, could not continue long enough with him in bed.
Earlier, he asked the system about this, who only replied at that time.
[You will find out at the Silver Knight realm.]
Yeah, forgot about that. He returned his focus to the broader-built person, waiting for his answer.
Patrick became nervous hearing this. Even though he was an Early Golden Knight, he was a quiet type person and he often had problems with communication.
His brother, Peter, saw this and shook his head before greeting Luke and saying.
"Sir Luke. I am sorry for my big brother’s quiet behavior."
"As he is not good at talking."
Luke nodded at him to continue. Then he told their names. After that, he told their real objective for joining.
"Sir Luke. Actually, we belong to the Bassus noble family, which was destroyed 30 years ago."
"Still, our mother survived and both of us survived, as our father sacrificed himself to save us, to give us enough time to run."
His eyes became a little red and moist thinking this, because at that time they were only small children.
The same was true for Patrick as well.