Chapter 701: Chapter 327: Northward Return to Seek Treasure_2
If he hadn’t come to this world, how would he have known that the Flarrell Family, originating from Azeryan, was actually related to the Seryan Royal Family.
“What is Lord Allen Del’s attitude towards our situation?” Ines asked.
“I offered some magic ‘results’ in exchange, and he has agreed to provide assistance.”
Leon said, his expression considerably more relaxed. After a night of discussions with Kovis, he finally devised a plan to enter the Royal Palace soon.
“Once Kovis is ready, he will go to Orland as the Imperial Ambassador of the Athias Empire to meet with the Golden Lion Queen.
I am just a nameless person in this world, conveniently able to blend into his entourage.
At that time, after Kovis meets with the Golden Lion Queen and presents his tribute, he will look for an opportunity to request a visit to the legendary ‘Stone Holy Sword.’
If the Holy Sword Courtyard here is similar to ours, a semi-open royal attraction, this request should be easily granted.”
“But will Miss Olivia receive an Athias envoy in the Royal Palace?” Ines couldn’t help but furrow her brow.
She hadn’t forgotten how she and Leon ended up in this so-called “Parallel Space-Time.”
Knowing that Ines was apprehensive about the Athias Empire, like a “troublemaker,” Leon quickly waved his hand to explain: “Don’t worry, the Athiasians here haven’t plotted turmoil or conspiracies in Orland. To Orland, the Athias Empire is merely a distant foreign land… at least that’s what Kovis said, and I believe he has no reason to deceive me. After all, if a conflict still exists between Athias and Orland here, they would be the ones to suffer first.”
Ines nodded slightly; logically, it indeed made sense, so she had to temporarily set aside her prejudice against Athias.
Brushing aside the slightly messy bangs on her forehead, the young girl turned her gaze and asked, “What about me?”
“It would be best for Your Highness to wait in a safe place for my news… Kovis’s embassy is actually a good choice.” Leon pondered deeply.
Although back in their original space-time they were enemies with Athias, here they have no conflicts with the local Athias.
Especially since the embassy is entirely staffed by Kovis’s subordinates and disciples; Miss Milena is now Kovis’s wife.
During the embassy’s journey to Oran, Milena’s status and position are entirely capable of ensuring Ines’s safety.
Having an “old acquaintance” look after Ines gave Leon more peace of mind.
However, Ines shook her head and said, “Although I can’t infiltrate the Royal Palace with you, nor can I help with magical matters, I don’t want to sit idle and leave all the problems for you to handle.
We don’t know if you’ll find a way back in Oran, so we might need to prepare for being trapped in this world for the long term.
The ‘treasure’ you mentioned earlier is in the southern part of the Westral Mountain Area, right? Why don’t we go and dig up the treasure first; with enough money, I can assist you in many things, whether it’s running a business, buying land, or organizing a private army for you and me.
Without an army and land, we’ll ultimately be at the mercy of others… I know a few trustworthy mercenary groups in the West Territory, but I’m not sure about their status in this world….
I think perhaps we could also contact the ‘Rebel Army’ in Tudaga County…”
Watching Ines lower her eyes, support her petite chin, and earnestly deliberate their future plans one by one… Leon thought for a moment without any objections.
No matter how urgently he wished to return, he had to acknowledge that Ines’s concerns were valid.
If neither he nor Kovis can gather results from the Oran Palace, it is indeed necessary to rebuild their own armed force to ensure long-term safety. Having subordinates would surely be more efficient than just the two of them when seeking a way home in the future.
“Kovis’s preparations for the embassy to Orland won’t be quick; in the meantime, we can make a trip back to Orland to check if the treasure is still there,” Leon said, reclining with his hands behind his head.
Without the delays of traveling by land, with the help of a high-ranking Acro, finding a ship at the Western Port willing to take women out to sea should not be difficult, so he assumed he wouldn’t have to argue with those stubborn captains again.
…Having planned their next steps, the two of them relaxed and slept in until the afternoon.
After a good rest, Leon wasted no time in returning to Kovis’s embassy.
After briefly discussing his plan with Kovis, who was researching the “Quenching Life Technique,” Leon was surprised when Acro did not assist in finding a ship at the Western Port…
Instead, he immediately dispatched someone to the Athias Fleet stationed at the Western Port’s bay, arranging for a medium-sized Imperial warship to escort him northward the next day, back to Orland to dig for treasure.
When Leon boarded the Athias warship with Ines, her appearance masked, he even saw Kovis already aboard, ready to join him.
The golden-eyed, black-sailed ship slowly left the dock, gradually picking up speed northward with the wind.
In the cabin, Kovis, clad in a Black Robe, pulled out a copied magic manuscript produced overnight and answered Leon’s inquiry:
“… I have many questions about the Quenching Life Technique that I need to consult with you. The magic technique you showed contains too many complex structures and joints difficult to comprehend; theories within the Athias system find it hard to analyze the underlying principles.”