17 17 . Entry into the citadel and summons

Arriving in front of a huge city, they had to wait a good half hour in the plain in front of the main door to be able to enter. Otr came at the end of that half hour to come and tell them that they were allowed to enter the city. They crossed the distance that separated them from the door.

When they saw the inside of the citadel, the amazement was even greater than when they saw the outside of the city. Cuau was walking next to Necalli and Izel she couldn't fly over the city as it might panic the population, she didn't seem to like her at all but they didn't have much choice. Izel was trying to support her to tell her that it's only for a while and that he will find a solution as quickly as possible to allow her to fly or they will leave if that really isn't possible.

After being guided to the inn his father owned, Izel had decided to sleep with his companion in the stables after talking to Otr about it as animals could not be allowed in the rooms of the main building. Otr of course insisted that he take a room so that he could sleep in the hostel, but Izel of course told him that he didn't want to give up his mate. Once in the stable, he just had to put his friends in a big box.

Once all that was done he went and asked Otr to make him a loan so that he could buy meat in Cuau and hay in Necalli, Mriedmar the father of Otr offered him the first meal for him and his friends but only for the first few days because he knew he was not from this planet. He wouldn't do it for more than a few days because, according to these words, "I'm the innkeeper not the soup kitchen.".

After eating izel asked his new friend to show him around the citadel or at least the interesting points but Otr told him that he had to go see the head of the city before any visit because otherwise it would be very bad to consider it.

Cool izel because having to bow to someone had become difficult to bear since Alveus. He complied with this request, as the curiosity was stronger than the discomfort of this meeting. When he was considering whether to take these friends or not, Otr gave him the answer because the summons was also for them according to him.

They all headed to the center of town, along their way they saw a lot of different people. Buildings so pretty so different from the ones Izel knew, people were amazed by these new people walking through their city, everyone stopping to admire the creature that was with the group.

Point of view of Izel

I don't like to be watching so much and I think my companions are the same, the buildings on the side of the road are very diverse there are shops; blacksmiths; alchemists and even libraries.

I am thinking of coming back to this library once I find a way to make some money, but hey for now I had to go see this man who summons me I don't like it but his looks mandatory for all newcomers.

We arrived in front of a big castle, some guards were in front of the door and stopped us to ask: "What business did you have at the palace? 
Otr replied: "My friend and his companion were summoned before the duke sir. 
"Well then follow me I'll guide you to the waiting room but it's two beasts stay here. 
"" I don't believe my children stay with me, we were called together if your fear prevents you from obeying your master's orders, that's not my problem. 
"The guard went straight to the defensive end and shouted at me" DO YOU BELIEVE YOURSELF OR A STRANGER? 
".

A very well dressed man was behind him and he just put his hand on his shoulder, the guard looked behind him to see who was touching him when he saw this man screwed up and turned pale. 
I did not know who this person was but she frightened him, the person said to the guards: "You know that preventing the master's orders from being carried out is very serious? 
The guard said: "Yes chief I know chief I'm sorry chief. 
"He said bending down, the boss replied" I will guide them to the office not to worry, and you think before contradicting the master! 
".

He guided us inside, leading us through ballroom corridors to a large door. 
Our guide knocking on the door is to announce: "My Lord your guests are here behind the door. 
"Let him in, I was expecting him. 
"Our guide opened the door for us and let us in I addressed my companions" Cuau, Necalli you let me talk and you stay calm we don't know which ones he could do okay? 
". 
They nodded, when we entered the great room I was amazed by the gilding everywhere but also by the great decorum, the paintings and all that stuff.

In front of us there was a man who imposed a natural aura of strength and wisdom, guards were placed all around the room. 
The duke scrutinized my companions but above all he looked at me attentively I could not say which ones he saw dear to me but what I felt was a look that pierced my soul to look at my secrets. 
He started the conversation: "Hello young man, I have heard a lot about you from my subjects."

Izel "Hello sir duke, I'm sorry but I couldn't say the same about you."

Duke "I'm sorry my summons must have seemed abrupt to you, but I do this with every new traveler that touches my curiosity."

Izel "I can understand that I am also this type of person who is very curious about new things."

Duke "It's a character trait you have to have for greatness, we'll come back to the topics that interest me most."

Izel "What could interest you so much?"

Duc "I don't want to sound enigmatic to you, but I would like to know who you are?"

Izel "I am a human like all humanoids on earth."

Duke "I took you not to take me for an idiots I see you are not that human."

Izel "If you know why ask me?"

Duke "I ask you because it is the minimum of politeness even if I know that you have something more in your essence, without forgetting your bond with these two little ones."

Izel: "I didn't mean to talk about where I came from but seeing your face I would say I have no choice, right?"

Duc: "You have no choice, I could not leave you without this answer and I feel that I am stronger than you so it is in your interest if it can reassure you this information will remain in this room my guard does not could not disobey me."

Izel: "I'm going to trust you for that but I don't really have a choice, I have blood from a blue humanoid in my body which made me a little special and the link is a magic that I learned from my father. "

Duke: "Blue men? Did you get your old ship from them? "

Izel "Yes they are the ones I got it from, they are kree I think."

Duc "I had no idea their empire was until Midgard."

Izel "They are not, they are scientists or explorers who came but I would not know why."

Duke "They are the kind of enigmatic people, my people know them very little but enough to know it."

Izel "If I would have chosen I would rather never have met them and seen what they did to my people."

Duc "I could understand that but if you wanted I would like to talk about it more deeply during the meal, if you accept of course?"

Izel "If my friends are invited I would gladly accept."

Duc "This will not be a problem I think we will provide them with something to eat as well."