136. Matriarch. *

" Please listen carefully. I'll require some 30 men..whose willing to escort my friends new..purchase. "

I called a battalion of them to make sure we have enough volunteers.

" Those willing, will be well compensated not only by me..but Zephyr as well. This is very important mission for him..meaning it's a very important mission for me as well! "

The soliders, some nodded others barely paid attention and yet some were brimming with excitement. Especially those on the front rows.

" The journey is a cold and dangerous one but will be supervised by Zephyr..for those who knows about his ability understand how easy such a thing is for him. Also.."

I wanted some of these people to have a better life..the village needs man who knows how to fight and adding them to my own people back in Malai..it will be a nice boost for Emet village.

" Once arrived you'll be given a choice..to stay. To start new lifes amongst great people...Any volunteers? "

The amount of hands reaching for the sky was so much more than, I've anticipated.

But, I did offered them..I'll take responsibility.

" Good..those decided be ready by tomorrow morning bring your families and say your goodbyes..those wish to tag along for security? Do the same.. and be here tomorrow. Dismissed! "

They left in and orderly matter and I turned towards our head butler.

" Hilfred..I need you to organize some clothes for tonight celebration then find Zephyr and offer your help. "

" As you wish young Lord. "

I made my way to the stables and counted...160 some residents plus the 70 we be bringing..50 soliders plus my own household with their own families. The residents well tripled in just few weeks. Then we will see..

My grandmother lived about an hour away.. I need make haste get the ring and bring Heimy make it back by the afternoon.

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Irina Fedoriva ' Gilly' Em. The richest women in Dharma.

Her estate smaller but much more stylish. If not pressed for time, I would've loved Zephyr to spend time with her.

" Julius? You're back!? When? "

" Gilly, you look lovely.."

Sitting in her comfortable armchair caressing little Jack in her lap, a trusted if somewhat ugly dog.

Little more gray hairs but her eyes, sharp as ever. Tall like all women in my family. Proud but, not arrogant or morally broken like her son and his wife.

I kissed her cheeks and made myself comfortable while the paid maids..she detested slavery... brought me lavender honey tea.

" Tell me ..did you rescued Juan? "

Gilly was also the few of my family believed me.

" I didn't ..yet. But found allies to help me. "

She took a few deep breaths and sent the help away.

" That ally of your have to be extraordinary to offer any assistance..so why you came back? Not for the celebration of that foreign child of Ehlite? Dreadful obligation parties like this will be the end of me.."

She lived disinterested in the comings and goings of the world unless it involved her family.

" He is my ally named Zephyr Astoria. I entrusted him with my dream. " - I finished my tea and wished the maid stayed to ask for some more.

She looked intrigued. " Well..I'll see him for myself tonight. Alright then, I'll give..why you came?"

I showed two fingers. " One..I want Heimy to meet Zephyr before we leave and second..Gilly, I divorced Yelena..it's done. "

" Good for you..I couldn't stand the women! " - she let me know what she felt like with everyone, there was no need to fear deception with her, what you see is what you get. "Tell it, who is she? The one? "

" I believe so..her name is Seline and she is Zephyr's mother in law. He married her eldest daughter. "

" I want to meet her..obviously. "

" Obviously, Gilly..but first. I need the yellow ring."

She smiled brightly. " Nora!! "

Damn lunatic made me jump.

Nora a timid but shapely woman ran inside falling over, getting up unnaturally fast.

" Lady Irina ..I'm here. "

Gilly sent me some looks but who cares..

" Bring me my engagement ring from the vault. "

Nora looked at me the entire time but ran away to fulfill her orders.

" Your looks are injuring my help as always. Are you sure this time? "

" I am...and thank you for saying no when I asked with the Anolas. "

If not for her that snake would wore the sun ring of Em.

" Well you do look different..happier. " - she scanned me and let go poor Jack who ran away fast. " I find myself looking forward too meeting this man who affected your destiny ..Zephyr. "

" You won't be disappointed.."

Nora came back with heavy steps and handed her a small red metal box.

" Thank you Nora dear...that's all now. "

She pouted a little but took her shaply figure away.

" What!? " - I saw her narrow eyes. " I appreciate beauty in all it's form. "

" That Seline must be a saint of Ehlite to put up with this..anyway here. "

I took it but didn't opened it yet. " Gilly..where is Heimy? "

He was obviously away but where was the question.

" I sent him away to Liben down south. The weather is much more forgiving and he enjoys the ocean air. "

Damn it.. maybe if have time we go before tomorrow.

I nodded and opened the box to find the sun ring of Em.

I large pear shaped yellow diamond surrounded by dozens of tiny ones around it. It was other worldly.

It will be a perfect match for her golden hair.

I'll have to finesse things my self but, this summer will be magical.

" Gilly thanks for this.. I'll see you at tonight's celebration. "

" Yes..make sure to pick me up with that man..what? Might as well go together. "

How could I possibly argue after giving me something priceless.

" Alright we pick you up..I guess we can go with carriage. "

" Of course we're going with horse drawn carriages..how else we would go? "

" I don't have time Gilly..we see you tonight. "