Chapter 81: Subdued Ruin
Novena and Cyrus were able to halt the brewing discussion about the said book. Cyrus needed to review each medical report submitted by Hexel's mother. Most of the report had their blood drained, mixed and changed. It explains the typical and hysterical behavior from other victims. Lehi and Hexel are currently in charge of the statistics concerning the victim's system and blood types.
Cyrus had Kiel and Lila be on Palace duty with Natalina. Kiel may have pouted due to the unchanging task entrusted to him yet he still complied. He sometimes doubt if he is really a breed from him. Cyrus can't help but have Eyel and Mem track down the person who is with AHL. If the enemies are able to have their way and hand on Kiel it would create a dimensional destruction.
Ophir, Nevi and Urchin are assigned to look up for any books concerning AHL within the Myrrh Cinnamon Library. The main reason Ophir and Urchin are browsing some picture books while Nevi had himself knocked over on the dusty hardbound.They were searching and wiping the whole day but found none.
Gardenia made her way to Lila's training hall and spotted her while she is learning the proper etiquette in making some tea and signing some documents.
"Your Highness what brings you here?" Lila politely inquired.
"I am here to review and check the papers you sealed and signed."
Gardenia replied as she thoroughly read the papers. Gardenia secretly removed a piece of paper and handed the file back to Lila. She exited the place and saw a paper with enchantment. She immediately sealed it with her jasper and would discuss it with Cyrus when he arrives.
Lehi and Hexel observed how the victims got their wounds. Some have opened up about how they got slit, hammered and injected. Lehi studied their list so far and had concluded that most have the same wounds, fracture and injury. Even the animals, birds and frogs had the same pattern. Lehi saw a starlike pattern in every cut. Hexel also pointed out that in surgery it's pointless to put on some art so much more a star.
Natalina have read through the papers assigned to her. It was more of the economic issues concerning the villages towns, capitals and cities under them.
She noticed a disturbing high numbers and wealth listed under one city. When she looked through the city's background she can't point out anything unusual or any error but the brothersome feeling continued to concern her. When she scanned another cities it's incomparable. She separated the paper and had it surrender to Gardenia.
Kiel had been stamping non stop. Thankfully Mem was not around but having his mother guide and instruct him is worst. He can't even recall having a break or tea time. Gardenia noticed Kiel's sulking aura as he keep sealing and stamping on papers like a machine.
"Do you want a break dear?" Gradenia inquired sweetly. Kiel nodded his head as he grins.
"Sure, not after you gave me some report about something unusual. Lila and Natalina already had theirs." Gardenia advised as she winked at her son.
As much as she wanted to serve Kiel personally Cyrus sternly informed her not to pamper or spoil their son.
Kiel slump on the desk and just rubbed his forehead on the wooden surface.
Gardenia sneaked in the kitchen to prepare some bread and milk with earl tea. It was Kiel's favorite food after studying. Gardenia served it on his table and made a gesture that it will be their secret. Kiel grinned to indicate his satisfaction as he enjoy the snack his mother offered.
Cyrus and Novena were able to communicate well with Ahl's editor and publisher. They even gave them the exact copy of unedited version. Novena had Cyrus took a brief look on it and was astonished how Ahl scripted it. It was like a movie and it gives off a vicarious feeling. But then again he just played with words every reader might think it's a fantasy but in fact it's reality. Novena excused herself for another week to submit the said scripture.
Gardenia waited for her husband's carraige to arrive. She put on some scarf to ease the cold wind blowing at the palace door. It's about midnight and Gardenia haven't heared of Cyrus nor Novena. She already dismissed the Tale Bearers at Myrrh Cinnamon. According to Ophir his task only found one strange book and that would be the book entitled
"Worm W". When Gardenia scanned the book it was void. Her growing concern about AHL's interest toward Kiel is preventing her to get some sleep.
Cyrus heared the Knight halted and opened the gate. His ears caught an evening greetings.When Cyrus looked through the window he spotted his wife at the door with her golden scarf. Cyrus dismissed the knights and approached his wife.
"Hey, how come your still awake?" Cyrus asked in concern due to the chilling night sky.
"I am waiting for you and I can't sleep." Gardenia answered as she embraced her husband and whispered a warmly.
"Welcome home. Thank you for being safe."
Cyrus discussed the budget from the cities that made Natalina doubt. When they both track down what is the reason behind it Cyrus needed to split the Tale Bearers. Kiel also had some papers concerning a disease that is arising under two villages. Plus Gradenia slipped a paper from Lila's assigned task. It was about the rebellious fraction having a gathering at a humble town.
Cyrus was grateful that Gardnia is pointing out this minor concerns before it became a major problem.
Cyrus called in the Tale Bearers for the meeting.
"We have three issues at the moment. The rebellious fraction having their gathering for what reason? - that is what we need to find out. Second the spread of unknown disease spreading in the village of Shin and Nue. - confirming the cause and reason for spread.
Lastly the unexplainable wealth and source of income from Hokkai."