Assassination!? (4)

The inn Master would open the room. It was not that spacious but it is worth the money Artirian paid. It has 1 table and chair and 1 comfortable bed and 1 closet and a window that can enter the sunlight. Artirian would enter the room and felt a good vibe in it and look at the inn Master giving a thumbs up while smiling.

He would then put his baggage inside the closet and fall on bed. His aching body finally rested. He also asked the inn master if there is a hot water bath and the inn master said there is near the comfort room down stairs the inn master gave the key earlier.

After laying on the bed Artirian would give a soft sigh before remembering what just happened earlier. He was so in the mood to kiss Elaine that time that he forgot she was the princess of a kingdom. Artirian would get a bit frustrated about what happened and head to the bath to get some peace of mind.

Meanwhile inside the castle of the Lecornian City Elaine would be bathing with the maids she was still holding her lips. And as the scene flashes back to her mind she would blush and would see Artirian's face in her imagination.

Elaine would close her eyes and clench her fist as she felt the butterflies in her stomach. The maids would give a soft google as they first time saw the princess like that. Then the maids would then ask the princess thinking why is she like that the princess would only reply a single word "Love" The maids would giggle again and put their hands on their lips before making a soft laughing sound.

On the other side Rommel and Arthur would give their position in the Divine Empire Military Academy in Xethova that the opening of entrance exam would be on the 20th of the day of Aqua which means it will be a gruesome test cause the ruling star was aqua. Rommel would pat Arthur shoulder and said with a ambivalent feeling "Arthur are we sure that we are going to the Divine Empire Military Academy or can we just wait for Arti to come back" Arthur would felt a little bit worried to, but he would believe himself that he can do what Artirian can do.

So he replied to Rommel with an assertive tone of voice "Well Rom I feel that if Artirian can withstand such scenarios in life may I too can do that kind of way of thinking as if I was not born to take risk" Arthur would give a jolly smile while they walk at the streets of Moon ScarCity while heading towards the fortification. Rommel would then look confused on how did Arthur get such high morale to boost himself in a time of nervousness. Both of them would be given a couple of books by the Garrison commander to read before taking the entrance exam.

While Arthur and Rommel are busy trying to read some book regarding the entrance exam in the Divine Empire Military Academy Artirian would be taking a peace of mind bath that was prepared for him by the maids in the inn. He would be feeling relaxed as the warm water would engulf his body. After 40 minutes of bathing Artirian would stand up and get some towel and dry himself. After that bath Artirian would then put his new clothes and head upstairs, the inn master would give him his dinner serving as it is all meat and 3 loaves of bread. The inn was still a bit full but only the one who were eating dinner and the drunkards have already left the inn. The inn master would give Artirian a wave of hand before he heads upstairs.

As normal in the hallway there still are the sounds of moaning and dirty talks from the 3 front rooms. When I reached the end room it became quiet as if it was a peaceful night. Artirian would then let his body fall on the comfy bed and make himself comfortable. He then got the blanket and put it over himself and slowly he would fall asleep.

Morning came as the town became bustling with people outside the streets. Screams and yells could be heard and Artirian would be awoken by it. Artirian would get up from his bed, grab his toothbrush and toothpaste and head towards the door. He would go down to the first floor and head to the comfort room to brush his teeth.

Artirian then washed his face and headed back to the room. He would ignore the morning party of some drunkards as the inn got quite busy. Artirian would then get his morning breakfast and head then fix his things and start heading out.

He then would grab his pack and walk towards the door he would give a wave to the Inn master and then continue to walk outside. Artirian would be dazzled by the sunlight he would then cover it by his hands and start walking towards the gate to exit the city. But first he would head to a horse merchant to ask how much for a horse so that he would not wait for a carriage driver and rather he would have his own horse.

The Horse merchant said that it cost him 20 gold for a horse for a great price. The Artirian would smile as it is a great deal the horse merchant would be confused on why Artirian is smiling then the horse merchant would be kinda suspicious of Artirian. Artirian would then give the horse merchant 25 gold coins to buy the horse. The horse merchant would be happy to receive 25 gold coins early that he imagined he thought that Artirian would be coming again to gain that 25 gold coins. The horse merchant would look like he was cheated and then he would shout that Artirian had paid less than the pay for and now stealing the horse.

Artirian would look at the horse merchant as the townspeople slowly gathering at the place. Artirian would then show a insignia of baronet title and the horse merchant would be shocked then came the Guards of the City to ensure the safety. The guards would then ask the horse merchant what happened and the horsemerchat would still say that Artirian had paid less and the horse merchant would continue to lie to win the argument.

But Artiain would be calm and collected and showed his title then some guy would earlier saw that the horse merchant received the exact money he said and the Patrol guards became more suspicious of the horse merchant rather than Artirian. The horse merchant would be all sweaty and nervous. Soon another witness arose from the crowd and told the guard what happened soon enough the horse merchant paid Artirian 400 gold coins. And then the horse merchant was sent to jail for excessive price and lying on Patrol guard and to add the misinformation the horse merchant was trying to say. The patrol guards then ask for reinforcement to confiscate the horses and jail the horse merchant.

The townspeople would start to gossip about the horse merchant and sympathy and pity would arise. Artirian would get a saddle and hop on the horse then proceed to the gate of the city. Once he reached the gate of the city he would again show his insignia then he was let through by the guards.