Waterfall Vacation
"When you feel happy the most, is the time where the disaster will suddenly fall upon."
Many people have spoken this phrase before.
However, most of it has been proven incorrect, but that doesn't mean the possibility is nil.
Wealth, Fame, and Power
Alex Hambell, the King of the Pirates, has accomplished everything this world has to offer—wait a minute, wrong introduction.
Ugh! Someone messed up my script.
402!!!!
402 could be relevant here.
If I'm going to see her later—
Ugh!… This is not good…
Someone messed up my script, which was supposed to be a dark introduction.
Oh! I almost forgot.
Hello, everyone. My name is 210.
In this realm, I can be regarded as the Narrator.
As you can see, I'm telling you everything that happens to our characters in this world.
In the last chapter, our main character, Alex Hambell, is pushing himself to believe that having a blood relative is equivalent to having a family.
Spoiler, spoiler, spoiler, spoiler, spoiler.
In other words, spoilers.
By the way, seeing the word "spoiler" before this paragraph indicates that everything has been censored.
Aside from the fact that I'm an important character in the future, the sentences previously are simply a technique of prolonging the prologue, so don't worry about it.
By the way, Nil means zero.
The more you know
Anyway, let us continue the story.
…
On the following day.
Alicia and Su Yan agreed to drive to a tiny town an hour away from May City, and Alex was certainly included.
They come here to see the waterfalls.
Nigerun town.
A town on the eastern side that is a popular tourist destination due to the waterfall located within its forest.
There are several tree houses available for rent to tourists, and the three of them chose to rent one.
The tree home is quite large, comparable to his shop.
It contains three bedrooms, each with its own toilet room.
A home with bare amenities.
For three days, they had fun and nothing else happened.
After their waterfall holiday, they just stay in town for a day because there would be no carriages today.
After finding an inn, they decided to explore the town and shop for clothes and accessories.
However, they receive a fortune.
A travelling merchant occurred to pass.
They speak with him and discover that he intends to travel to the May City, so they agree that in exchange for safety, he will accompany them there.
The traveling merchant was ready to ask where he could hire guards to the town leader later, but he didn't expect a transaction that required him to walk in front of him.
A settlement was reached, and they chose to go today.
When Alex returned to the inn to get their belongings, he resolved to properly compensate the inn so that the workers would not complain.
…
The sound of a walking horse entering the jungle.
They gradually succumb to their sleepiness and fall asleep.
An hour later, they returned to May City.
As they passed through the gate, the three of them awoke.
As the carriage comes to a stop, the traveling merchant announces their arrival.
They nodded and got off the train.
The traveling merchant takes out some silver coins.
Su Yan was going to decline it when Alex abruptly took it.
Even if they did not follow through on their negotiations, since they fall asleep on the way, money is still money.
No matter how guilty you feel, as long as no one notices you not doing your task, everything is fine.
The traveling merchant waved goodbye as he moved his carriage.
After a few minutes of strolling, they arrived at Hambell's residence, also known as Tech Haven Shop.
…
Jan City is the capital of the Nila Kingdom.
In the palace, a man is currently reading a paper containing a report about someone.
The man frowns, clearly unsure what to do with the report he has received.
Suddenly, another man arrives without a knock.
He is aware that there will be consequences for doing so, yet he chose to do so because it is an emergency.
The man who is reading frowns when he sees this, but he knows the other man and would not do this if it were not an emergency, so he decides to wait for his response.
"Your highness, the news has been spread to the other nation."
"Did you investigate who is a spy among us?"
"Yes and unfortunately, it is the third prince."
The man—no, that's clear, so we'll call him by his title, the king.
Keith Hillman, the King, sighs in disappointment.
Keith Hillman is already 49 years old, and he stated last week that whoever performs best among the siblings will succeed him in a year.
However, he did not expect one of his sons to abandon his kingdom simply because no one expected him to be the next king.
Unfortunately, due to a lack of compelling evidence, the king was unable to pass judgment promptly.
He adores his family, but he will put his country over the son who has betrayed not just his countrymen, but also his family and himself, his father.
Without mercy in his eyes, the king orders the other man.
"Call her right now."
"You mean…"
"Yes, it's her. She's exactly who we need right now.
"Then I'm gonna use this new communication device for that."
Suddenly, the man reveals a recognizable rectangular device.
"Is that the smartphone that was spread in May City?"
"Yes, Your Highness. By the way, your highness, I've already put your smartphone in your desk drawer.
While the man taps on his smartphone, the king pulls out a familiar package and opens it.
Because of the rumors, he already knew how to operate it, so he chose to open it and learn more about its function.
The other man finally connected to the call, and he heard a familiar voice.
…
May City, Guild Building.
"Lina, it is already midday… Let us eat now."
Erica Hambell bursts into her office and complains to Angelina Valentine, who is surrounded by papers.
"Do you think I have time for lunch?"
"Rest is needed and I don't want to spend my money."
"You didn't hide your true intention."
"Tee hee~"
"Tee hee~? What is that?!"
…
Finally, Angelina Valentine hoisted a white flag and chose to eat at a nearby restaurant.
Seriously, she has no idea why she couldn't win against her.
Even when they were younger, she would constantly follow her.
She may refuse to admit it, but she is the sun in her life, and no one can change that.
A few minutes later, in the restaurant.
"Hmmm! After a midday meal, sweets are the best thing to consume.
Erica Hambell feels like she's in heaven.
At the moment, a few treats are on their table.
"Yeah, that's true…"
Angelina Valentine spoke after eating a cake.
However, while they are having this conversation, Erica feels her smartphone vibrate, so she takes it out and sees a familiar contact name.
She decided to take the call and chat to it.
"Is this Erica Hambell?"
"Yes, it's me."
"I'm Ralph Raylance, I'm the—"
"You do not have to introduce yourself, Mr. Minister of Defense. So, what can I do for you?"
"We will reveal the specifics later. It's still in the same location.
"I see, but what about the time?"
"Tomorrow noon."
"Then see you later."
They both end the call.
"A job?"
Angelina Valentine inquired while eating another cake.
"Yes…"
"So, how many days will you disappear?"
"I don't know."
"Anyway, don't forget to stop at your nephew and niece."
"Huh? What exactly are you talking about?"
"Obviously, it's about Alex and Alicia."
"I know but Alex is here, but Alicia is in Academy City; how can you—"
Angelina Valentine pointed at the door.
Erica followed her finger with her gaze and watched three people enter the restaurant; two were recognized faces, but one surprised her the most.
"A…a…a…ALICIA!!!????"