Chapter - 85 [ Unexpected Journey! ]

[ 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗨𝗕 𝗔𝗥𝗖 : 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦 ]

[ NOTE : It's a sub arc from the academic arc. It mainly tell the story of Adam and the two girl's journey to the Aragon Empire. A lot of things will happen along the way. I hope to write it well~! Although I won't add too much details, there will be atleast 10 chapters for this sub arc.Thanks for reading again! In its end, the academic arc will be continued! ]

[ NOTE : Also, this arc chapters may be short or long according to how I feel that time. So, sorry in advance, if they are too short! ]

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He notified the girls first. They all weren't worried about him. Even Celeste who knew his strength had reached the same level as her wasn't even thinking of any danger that may haunt him.

When he told the king about it, he was very surprised. But, knowing this may very well be the first step to make a good relationship between the empire, he didn't denied him.

As for Ruby, she was the most troublesome one. After training for only a few months, she fully transformed into a battle maniac. Now, she wouldn't even allow him to neglect her training. This led him to accept her too in their journey to the empire.

The king wasn't even worried, he smiled and gave his permission. As for Resta, the principal of the academy, she said,

'Oh..? You don't have to worry about her classes. In fact, it's a good idea to give her some experiences. You can train her in sword. Besides, I know you don't want anyone to know about your talent in magic, which is why you are not revealing it. With that, I can trust that you can teach her if there's a need, right..? No, just teach her sword for the whole year! We can teach her magic always anyways!'

He got the permission from the academy as well. Although the girls were a little worried, they could only sigh because, the two girls with Adam wasn't strangers. They can call themselves at least friends. So, they weren't worried him being led astray by some random bitch. As for the tournament, he decided to ignore it. There is nothing exciting anyway. He already allowed the winner to be the only one to touch 'The Oracle'. There wasn't any need for his presence anymore.

Ruby was obviously panicked when she heard that he was going on a long journey all alone with a girl. And this girl was her rival and another princess. What's more, this princess wasn't like her. Adriel was more grown beauty than her. She was very beautiful girl with red hair and golden eyes. Besides, she is one 20 or so. Only two years older than them. She didn't wanted another princess to reach the finishing point before her.

And now, two days later, Adam, Adriel, and Ruby was riding a cart. The two girls were hiding their faces, so that no one would suspect them of their identities. Adam drove the cart slowly.

From the information he got, it would take them at least two months or so to reach the empire via cart. Thus, they decided to take this as a vacation and enjoy themselves.

"It's very exciting, isn't it..?" Ruby asked a little excited. It was her first time leaving the country and with no escorts as well. But knowing Adam, she and her father weren't worried. Well, her father had a firm confidence in Adam because he knew his true strength.

"Yes. Although I travelled here all alone, and it felt exciting, being in a group and enjoying the journey is not bad too..."

Adriel replied with a smile. From his perspective, he could see sparks between the two whenever they smiled. He could only let the fate decide their life now. He too was a little nervous. Even if they aren't his lovers, the two girls were obviously beautiful ladies. He can't just ignore the fact that he is going to be with them for almost six months.

They need at least two months to reach the empire. And they can't leave suddenly. Thus they will stay for two months if they are welcomed. And the two months to return. Although it was only calculations, they can't be sure. After all, anything can happen and it was a long journey after all.

"Well, I know you girls are excited. But make sure you are not causing anyone any problems." The girls nodded.

"Also, till, our journey in finished, you two are prohibited from fighting. Of course, I won't tell you to not train, but I don't want you to be enemies."

Though they were reluctant, they really weren't enemies. Thus, they accepted his words without any words. He smiled and patted their head reflexively, which made Ruby to smile innocently while Adriel flusteredly kicked his gut.

He could only smile wryly as he probably would have to suffer a lot in these days.

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Inside a long hallway, ten thrones were arranged five in each side. Ten people were seated on them as well. Their eyes were on the man seated on the big throne in the high platform. He was reading a golden scroll. After reading the letter, he didn't change his expression.

"Adriel is in the kingdom of Grania. It seems, she was captured by some bandits and was saved by one youth who was near the border. She seems safe, atleast that's what written in this letter."

"So, I want, two of the best knights to go to Grania and escort her back here safely."

The knight on his right bowed in response. The others on the throne didn't say anything. The man in the throne muttered after everyone left,

"Hmm.. A youth huh... If he's suitable, I have to tell her to seduce him so that, I can see a grandchild sooner. She's becoming older as well..."

There was nowhere the previous cold man, but a stressed doting parent. He stared into the distance without saying anything.

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It was night. Adam and the girls were camping outside today. Although they could travel during night, it was still tiring to neglect sleep. Of course, Adam wouldn't be tired as them. But, he wasn't going to give up an opportunity to sleep in the middle of the forest.

After he made the beddings for the girls on the cart, he said, "You can go and sleep. I will be in the lookout. I am not sleepy anyway."

The girls trusted him. Thus, they went to rest. Adam, sat down and closed his eyes, then after activating a barrier around the cart, he released his aura, which pressed anything with I'll intentions down to the ground.

To the beasts and monsters, they could only see a mysterious and terrifying eyes staring at them as if searching for something. They couldn't even try to escape. Thus, accepting their fate, they all kneeled, ignoring the mysterious presence.

As he sensed that the killing intent was reduced a lot, he retracted his aura and smiled. He then stood to check on the girls. They have already fallen asleep. Upon seeing them trying to move and hug each other during sleep because of the chilling air, he hurriedly covered them with a thick blanket and smiled when he saw that they seems comfortable.

Returning to his position, he began to test some of the magic he wanted to be practical ignoring the time and moonlight....

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In the morning, Adriel and Ruby was awakened from the sleep when they smelled something delicious.

Although they paused and tensed when they saw the forest, quickly relaxed when Adam came to greet them with a smile,

"Good morning girls~~ I've made something to eat. Go and wash your hands and mouth. I will get it ready."

They felt like they were some lazy wives being spoiled by their doting husband. But, quickly throwing away their thoughts, the two suddenly went to wash their hands and mouth. Upon returning they saw him arranging the plates on a table who knows how appeared out of this nowhere.

"Hey Adam, where did this table come from..?" Adriel asked. Ruby who has seen Adam perform some things during her training didn't wasted her time to ask.

"Hm..? Ah, how do i say this..? I can't just explain it, as you don't have any knowledge about it, but, let's say, it's a magic I created. It is used like a portable storage room. I can access it whenever I wants anything."

Adriel blinked. "How come I have not heard of such a convenient magic..?" She then remembered his words. He told her already that she wouldn't understand it because of her lack of knowledge. Adam didn't explain further which made her attention to the food prepared.

"What is this Adam..? I've never seen anything like this before..? Is it your family secret recipe or something...?"

He chuckled and said, "No. My family doesn't have a business in food production. It's just something I tried making. It's a recipe from a foreign land. It's called Fruit Pie. Since I used Flov Berries, let's call it Flov pie! Now try it!"

The duo nodded and silently picked the nearby fork and knife. Cutting slowly, picked the piece they sliced and placed it in their mouth. Their eyes widened.

"Wow! This is so sweet. And I can taste the Flov berries!"

Ruby exclaimed excitedly. While Adriel nodded and looked at the pie to see that something was oozing out of the sliced part.

"It's iron bee honey. I've came across some during my adventuring task. So I added some. The honey is not in the piece you ate before. Try eating it together. You will like it."

Obeying his advice, they did as he told them. They were very satisfied. Although it was very sweet, it wasn't at a level called sugary. With the wetness of honey and hardness of the dough, it was very palatable.

"To think I can eat something so good on our first day, I have to say, I am very excited for the future." Said Adriel. Ruby was with her in this. She too nodded.

"Well, you can expect some new dishes now and then! For now, let's leave! If we leave now, we may be able to get to the nearest village within noon."

The girls also agreed. They returned to their journey.....