Part 9

The next morning after another long discussion with the sages, the party's next destination was decided. They would look for the airship in the Ryukahn Desert. While they had many reasons to search it, the main one was the problematic lack of ports in the northern continents. As someone who travelled and spent time there, Lewyn could attest to this. So if they were able to find the airship and it was in working shape, at least the transportation problem would have been solved. With official letter of introduction and a large convoy of engineers to follow them, the party set forth the day after. Between the size of the convoy and the large number of people in, the journey was much slower and safer compared to their usual affair which left the poor Lewyn in a bind. After finding out that they were traveling to his family's lands, the party kept pestering him for the answers long promised. Slowly, he buckled under pressure, so he started sharing his story as well as his clan's.

The main reason why the records about the Sky People were so fragmented is because the nation known today as Hoshido only started to exist 25 years after this event when Ryusei Kazama proclaimed the kingdom which would eventually become the biggest and the most populated kingdom in the world. His 4 loyal generals had created the first noble clans that were known in the modern times as Guardian clans. One of these was the Marciano clan, established by the royal general Barcas Marciano. As foreigners to the eastern lands, he and his descendants had remained an oddity in those lands. Nevertheless they remained the loyal supporters to the crown. As for the family progenitor himself, Barcas had often visited other lands, bringing along women men who wanted to train with him and often even married him. Such behaviour ended up spreading to his descendants and polygamy was still well practiced in the family to the modern day. In order to pass down the techniques and the teachings, as his last act Barcas created the Sun Flame monastery where many learned how to fight and become powerful fighters and monks. While the family was never strong politically, they kept their importance through trade. While their lands were considered the largest in the kingdom, it was mainly split in two parts. The smaller southern part was the Vallian Patch where most of the towns, including the clan's headquarters in Sybaris, were located. Separated by the Twin Snake Mountains and entered through the Lykion Pass, Ryukahn Desert, also known as Lykion Desert to the westerners, was a large desert where only the nomadic tribes and few adventurers lived. Due to terrain, low importance, the position of Lykion Pass and the well-known cooperation between the tribes and the clan, no one else wanted or could reasonably claim the desert as their own. With all of their strengths, clan Marciano could reasonably enjoy their position. At least, until the war 10 years before the modern day.

In the incident known as Blood Moon Tragedy, the incident that shook Hoshido to the core, the dark elves launched a surprising attack on clan's main castle of Danafas and killed many clansmen in the attack. Before any proper response from the kingdom could be made, a small group with the clan leader Conomor Marciano went out, hunted down dark elves' main group and, despite the disadvantage of 50 to 1, slaughtered them to the last elf. By the time the clan army arrived at the scene, all they could find were a few survivors giving their prayers to Conomor who died in the fighting. Immediately, king Toshihiro Kazama, Iroha's father, ordered an immediate investigation of the incident. The results had shocked him and the rest of the country. Western clans Kokonobi and Hanao conspired with the dark elves and one of the clan's branch families to destroy the main family and take over. The king was horrified at the discovery of this conspiracy as his wife Aoi was Kokonobi's clan leader's daughter, which meant that his father-in-law was among the conspirators. Despite his wife's and son's protests, he had no choice but to obey the laws of the country. All those directly connected with the conspiracy, regardless of their position and status, were executed. Their family members have been stripped from their lands and banished. Worried about the treatment of his cousins, the Crown Prince Raidese tried everything to stop these consequences, but failed. As his last ditch effort, he officially renounced his claim to the throne and took up the place as the nation's official ambassador, therefore keeping his cousins safe in foreign lands. The king, feeling horrible about this situation, started getting worse and worse as the pressure to lead the nation overwhelmed him. As the signs of the current crisis started becoming clear, he understood he was in no shape to lead it so he abdicated the throne and left in his new heir, Princess Iroha.

As for the clan, this event was horrifying. While the clan produced many branch families so the clan succession wasn't in jeopardy, the main branch was decimated, leaving only 2 survivors. Conomor's children, Lianna and Lewyn were at that time at the Royal Academy in the capital, being far away from any danger. While the clan's leadership was secured for the future as Lianna was older than Lewyn, the trouble of regent came up since she was too young to inherit the throne. This was where many observers suspected that the conspiracy was bigger than expected. Ren Adenade, Lianna's uncle, took up an arranged marriage with a clanswoman, making him now clansman by marriage and used this to take over as regent until Lianna turned 16. Many saw this as suspicious as it was known that Ren refused several marriage proposals before, including one from Conomor, to marry into the clan. This was basis for the theory that more people were involved in the attack than the clan had revealed. To those inside the clan, however, this was seen as joke. It was well known that Ren loved his sister Tengge, Lianna's mother, and he could never order an attack to kill or even hurt her. It was also known that he was a good politician with him able to settle down any frictions between the clan and the tribes. So to see someone like that be the clan's head was the best possible solution so very few opposed this move. Even after Lianna came of age and became the new head, he became her most trusted advisor. While many suspected that these events would lead to clan's uncertain future, the world proved otherwise. As the monster attacks increased significantly across Feinan, many searched for places to train for self defence and Sun Flame monastery became one of the most popular spots for that. By accident the clan now had a potential army to defend against any foreign incursions. As for Lewyn...

"After I finished my schooling, I started my travels across the land. Ended up spending most of my time across the ocean in Onrac." Lewyn said. He just spent his last evening eating next to the campfire and continuing his story to the rest of the party. "There seems to be the worst in terms of monster attacks. Probably would still be there if I wasn't summoned to become a Warrior of Light. When I started to hear the voice, I had to practically spent all my fortune just to get to Cornelia."

"So that's your life story?" Mari asked.

"Yep. The rest you know."

"There is one big detail missing though. Why did Astos attack the castle in the first place?" Kelin wondered.

"Oh, right. I forgot to mention. The main reason why this happened, why I am carrying the crown around and why big shots have been talking to me is because I and my sister are direct descendants of Queen Kabago."

Everyone but Kelin stared at Lewyn in surprise.

"Queen's young son Lachlan had escaped the fall of Calatia and was saved by my fellow clansman. He eventually ended up marrying to my ancestor and that's how I have direct claim to Calatia, even if it was a noble democracy at the time. "

Rosch: "So he tried to wipe out any last remnant of the kingdom?"

Lewyn: "Yes. He was probably so angry that he failed to conquer it and then he was cursed so he wanted to exterminate any threat to him."

Kelin: "And you couldn't tell us this before because?"

Lewyn: "It's not easy to properly open up to 3 strangers that share the same mission as you, especially if you don't know anything about them. Wouldn't you agree?"

Mari: "I hate to admit it, but yes. You got any more secrets you still keeping from us?"

Lewyn: "One, but don't worry. I will reveal it once we arrive in Onrac to which, due to lack of good ports, I would prefer to get by this airship."

Kelin: "I see. You think your sister might want to stop us?"

Lewyn: "No. I guarantee you she will support us fully."

Mari: "So what is your sister like?"

Lewyn: "I wanted to tell you along the way, but because you worn me down, you have to be surprised when we meet her tomorrow."

Despite the others' attempts to change his mind, Lewyn's lips remained closed so they went to bed not knowing what kind of person were they going to meet the next day. As the morning rose and last preparations for the day's march ended, the convoy was in the last stretch for its destination. Next stop, Danafas castle in Sybaris.

The convoy was met with excitement as they entered the city. Most went to seek out Lewyn as they wanted to hear the stories of their fellow clansmen which caused a lot of delays. In the end they had to accept the help of militia to get them to the castle faster. As soon as they pulled up there, they noticed the state of the castle. While the damage from the Blood Moon tragedy has been fixed by then, the repair job was still visible as a different type of stone was used to fix the destroyed sections compared to the original. When asked about it, Lewyn answered that Marciano were always proud to show their scars like his one got from Garland. Tragedy might have been a horrible event, but one they mustn't have shy away from. From there they have been taken to the top floor. As soon as they entered the throne room, they noticed a beautiful woman sitting on top of a modest throne. Mari and Kelin bowed down while Rosch and Lewyn remained standing up. Lewyn was the first to speak. "Hi, sister. I brought some friends today." While Mari and Kelin gave him looks for that, Lianna answered: "I'm glad you did. Welcome, Warriors of Light. Please, no need to be so formal. If anything, I should be the bowing down. Come." With that the two of them stood up and together with Lewyn approached her, leaving Rosch behind. Noticing their friend wasn't moving, Mari called out to him. "Rosch, what's wrong? Rosch? ROSCH!" "I do. Wait, what?" With that he was finally brought back to his senses. "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Come on." "Oh, r-right." As he approached others, he tried to hide his embarrassment by fixing his hat, something everyone knew was just a ruse. They then continued their conversation.

Lianna: "I understand you are searching for an airship."

Kelin: "Yes. We believe that one was hidden somewhere in the desert. Do we have your permission to search?"

Lianna: "Of course. I have sent messages to the tribes there as soon as I received it myself. They should not oppose your search as long as you respect their territories and don't destroy their water sources."

Mari: "What do you mean?"

Lianna: "From what I gather, and I do believe you theorise about this too, that airship is somewhere buried in the desert. You should know that there is a large aquafer below the surface that supplies all the wells in the desert. So as soon as you find it, you should inspect to see if it will do any damage to it."

Lewyn: Of course. We don't want to cause any unnecessary issues."

Lianna: "Good. To that extent, I am organizing a meeting with tribal guides tonight to help you out. Unfortunately, that also means I don't have too much time for you today. I honestly expected you tomorrow."

Lewyn: "We weren't disturbed by monsters at all so we were able to travel further each day than expected. As for the meeting, it's alright. I will just have you all to myself tomorrow."

While Lianna smiled at the suggestion, Kelin and Mari cringed at the innuendo. Rosch, meanwhile, still seemed distracted. Lianna turned to him and asked: "Are you alright there? You caught cold or flu? Let me check up on you." "Oh, no. I-" Rosch managed to stutter before Lianna grabbed his hand and put her other hand on his forehead. "Well, you do seem a bit warm. Let me see if this works." Lianna got very close to him and in seductive voice whispered in his ear: "So where do you want to take me? Throne? Floor? My bed? Just say the word and I'll be all yours. I don't even mind some audience if that's what you like." At this Rosch finally stepped away from her and stuttered: "I-I a-am fine. I will b-be okay." Lianna giggled at Rosch's reaction then continued: "Oh, dear me. I made him as red as his cape and hat. I do hope I didn't make it worse." "Oh, n-no, of course not." "Aw, such modest from a great looking man. I like you already, Rosch. I hope I get to see you around more." As Rosch tried to hide his embarrassment under his hat, Lianna returned to the subject at hand. "Anyway, you should be receiving those guides tomorrow. I wonder if we will be able to find it." Realizing the meaning behind the sentence, Lewyn asked: "Does this mean you are coming with us, Lia?" "Of course. I really want to see what this thing looks like in real life. And no, you can't refuse. I already arranged with Uncle to act in my stead while I am gone. Consider this a replacement for losing the records about this 10 years ago. Now if there is no more pressing matters at hand, I believe we must arrange for the lodgings tonight. Lewyn, will anyone be sharing your room with anyone tonight?" Mari piped up. "We would prefer a seperate room for everyone, but we understand if there aren't enough room in the castle." "I see. Don't worry. You and your wagon driver will each get a separate room. Now for the rest of your convoy, those that we can't give lodgings here will end up in nearby inns. We already made arrangements. Now, if you will excuse me, I have some important matters to attend to." With this, Lianna dismissed the party.

After their introduction at the castle, the party spent rest of their day in the city. While they were some quality weapon and armour shops in the city, they weren't up to the current standards of the party so they only spent a short time shopping for food. Lewyn led the rest of their trip as he showed the city where he grew up. They returned back to the castle where they were given a lavish dinner. Unfortunately, the meeting with tribe representatives was being held so Lianna couldn't join them. While others went early to sleep, taking rare advantage of sleeping in an actual bed, Lewyn went out as he inspected the city's night life after being away for so long. After having his fun, he returned to the castle where he noticed something unusual from outside. He quickly climbed up the stairs and arrived to the balcony overlooking the city. His hunch was proven correct as he found Rosch without his hat, staring into the city while lost in his thoughts. Thinking he might be able to help his friend, if only by being a good ear, he called out to him and started a conversation.

Lewyn: "You okay there, Rosch?"

Rosch: Oh, it's you. Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about something."

Lewyn: "Can I do anything for you? It's not usual for you to be out this late, especially when you have access to a proper bed."

Rosch: "I don't know if you can. Not too sure if you would be helpful in this situation."

Lewyn: "Test me. At the very least, you can use me to say your thoughts out loud."

Rosch: "... What the hell. This might even work. So listen here. It's about today's meeting."

Lewyn: "Oh, you mean your poor performance in front of my sister?"

Rosch: "Yeah. Never thought I could behave like a fool in front of someone I am meeting for the first time."

Lewyn: "Don't worry. Even the best of us have bad days. It's easy to make yourself look like a fool, especially if you are distracted."

Rosch: "I know. I just never thought it could happen to me."

Lewyn: "Well, my sister is a gorgeous woman. Many guys fantasize about her. Though they don't usually do it in front of her."

Rosch: "I didn't want to do that. But the minute I laid my eyes on her, it was as if the Goddess appeared in person. That beautiful caramel skin, those seductive amber eyes. The long indigo hair that reaches her waist. That gorgeous body that leaves everything and nothing to the imagination."

Lewyn: "Yeah, I think that black dress she wore today is probably the most modest one she has and yet it can't even cover the mountains she calls her cleavage. At this point I think she stopped trying to find clothes that covers her chest completely."

Rosch: "I just..."

Lewyn: "I know. I can only imagine what you fantasied about. All the positions you would do her in, everything you would make her say."

Rosch: "What?! Hell no. What's the matter with you? She is your sister for Goddess's sake. Wait. Is she adopted so you can say this freely? I did notice you didn't share the colour of your skin."

Lewyn: "Sadly, no. She is technically my half-sister. I inherited most from our father while she inherited most from her mother."

Rosch: "Then how can you talk like that about your sister? Besides, what do you mean sadly?"

Lewyn: "Firstly, I have my eyes. I can see the lust in people's eyes whenever they look at her. Secondly, even I would fall for her if incest wasn't strictly forbidden by the clan. By that, I mean you would get banished if you were dumb enough to do it."

Rosch: "What do you mean?"

Lewyn: "It's a long story. The short version is this: a small group of families thought by keeping the blood pure and within the family, you could always pass on the strength onto your descendants."

Rosch: "What happened?"

Lewyn: "Turns out they were very wrong. By the time this rule was established, any child born from incestuous relationships was lucky to get born, let alone survive until adulthood. There were so sickly, so weak and so malformed many mothers opted to give them peaceful deaths."

Rosch: "That's horrible."

Lewyn: "I know. That's why this rule is strictly enforced and why you wouldn't caught me with sister. Any pleasure I might have for the moment would turn my life for the worse. But enough about me. What did you mean when you said no? You were fantasizing about?"

Rosch: "... Promise you won't laugh if I tell you the truth?"

Lewyn: "I can only promise try not to."

Rosch: "... Fine. So, after I laid my eyes on her for the first time, it was as if a spell was casted on me. By the time I realized what was happening, she was standing in front of me, wearing a white dress with a blue ribbon on her hip. I only had my eyes on her so I didn't notice what was the person next to me saying. When you awoke me from the fantasy, I finally realized where we were. Back at the Cornelia cathedral."

Lewyn: "Wait. White dress. Cornelia cathedral. Were you imagining your wedding with her?"

Rosch: "Mhm."

Lewyn: "Wow."

Rosch: "What do you say?"

Lewyn: "I'd say, welcome to the family, brother-in-law.

Rosch: "Stop kidding around."

Lewyn: "I am serious. You could pretty much marry anyone in the clan. All of you could marry into it because of the recognition and the power we wield. If you want to marry her, go for it."

Rosch: "Don't tell me that. It makes it feel like it could happen."

Lewyn: "Not with that attitude. Tell me, if you do end up trying to woo her to marry her, what would you do? Try to court her as you would any other noble woman? Just like you are trying to woo Princess Sarah?"

Rosch: "Yes."

Lewyn: "Remind me, how is that coming along? I am pretty sure neither you nor Kelin have been successful."

Rosch: "Sure, but maybe it would work here better."

Lewyn: "Look, the worst case scenario would be that you get absolutely nothing and that would happen if you do it on purpose. Which you would if you tried that approach."

Rosch: "And how would you know? You have stayed away from her and showed no interest in her."

Lewyn: "That's because I am not. But even if I was, I would have been more successful than you. Tell me, what are Sarah's favourite activities? You have spent so much time with her. You at least should know that."

Rosch: "Um..."

Lewyn: "See? If you tried that approach on Lianna, you would eventually fail miserably. You try too much to complicate things. Take it easy with her. Also, while Lianna would love to have more than one wife as her spouse, I don't think Sarah would like that."

Rosch: "You really think I have a shot?"

Lewyn: "Of course. She likes to tease any potential partner of hers."

Rosch: "Well, I guess I have to trust your judgement. Since you mentioned it, what are Lianna's favourite activities?"

Lewyn: "Let's see. Dress ups, theatre, swimming and diving."

Rosch: "Huh."

Lewyn: "I know. I could never say she likes that too if I didn't know her well. Though to be fair, I wouldn't call her dress up normal."

Rosch: "What do you mean?"

Lewyn: "Let's just say the dress she wore today is probably one of the modest, if not the modest, clothes she has. As someone who trained in ninja arts, kunoichi arts to be exact in her case, she will use all her assets in a fight."

Rosch: "I see. Wait. I just remembered simething. Isn't her uncle from the desert?"

Lewyn: "I can see where are you going with this. Yes, despite her family origins from the desert, she prefers the sea. Or as she puts it, she prefers the ocean of blue to the sea of yellow. I must say, she is quite impressive. She can hold her breath for quite some time. You can even experience it yourself. If you make her fall for you fast enough, she might ask you for a date to her secret water cave."

Rosch: "But I haven't got the swimwear."

Lewyn: I am pretty sure she won't bring one either. What's your point?"

Rosch: "I don't know. Swimming fully clothed isn't that fun as we know it personally."

Lewyn: I swear Mari would faster get it than you. She won't bring her swimwear to her secret cave and you can experience it yourself how great her lungs are. What part don't you understand?"

Rosch: "Oh. Ooooh. (Nervously laughs)"

Lewyn: I swear. At this rate Mari will get laid before you do. Are you as innocent as she?"

Rosch: "No, I just-"

Lewyn: "Am so stuck up I only know how to approach women if they belonged to the noble class, is that it?"

Rosch: "Sadly, yes."

Lewyn: "You have a long way ahead of you on that journey."

Rosch: "I do have one question. You think she will end getting more spouses and "cheat", in lack of a better term, as she gets older and meets new people?"

Lewyn: "Of course. If you think you can't handle that, you need to decide that now. Otherwise, you will end up regretting it."

Rosch: "No way to convince her that I alone might be enough for her?"

Lewyn: "Doubt it. We learned how to be a family from our fathers and mothers. Despite everything that has happened, they were always happy until the end."

Rosch: "I understand."

Lewyn: "But hey, that also means you get more wives for yourself. And if you want, you can experiment with me first."

Rosch: "I will keep that in mind."

Lewyn: "Well, there is one dream you could achieve for her."

Rosch: "Which is?"

Lewyn: "Find a mermaid for her."

Rosch: "Seriously? Aren't they extinct?"

Lewyn: "People in Onrac don't think they are as sightings are reported every so often. So if you find a mermaid and convince her to become your and her wife, you will basically become her number one person for achieving her impossible dream."

Rosch: "Good to know."

Lewyn: "Anyway, I should go to sleep. You too. I am sure you had enough of your marriage fantasy for.the night."

Rosch: "You really start to piss me off with how accurate your guesses can be, you know?"

Lewyn: "Good to hear that. Good night."

Rosch: "Good night."

As Lewyn turned around and exited the balcony, he noticed a movement. It seemed someone was listening in to their conversation without either of them noticing. As soon as he saw the shadow of the person that was escaping, he realized from the movement who she was so he decided to abandon the pursuit and went to bed. He would discuss this with her tomorrow.

The negotiations with the tribes were as successful as Lianna predicted. With that the next day was spent in  long preparations for the journey ahead. There had to bring a lot of food, water and shelter for the entire convoy. Merchants were so happy to see such a large group and probably would have increased the prices had they could. As another night came, it was spent in celebration for all the accomplishments that the Warriors of Light had achieved so far. During this many have noticed that Marciano siblings were missing. They had long since snuck out to the nearby family graveyard in order to have a nice quiet conversation away from prying eyes and loud celebrations as well as to honour those who had passed. As they stood over their father's grave, Lewyn was the first to break the silence.

Lewyn: "Never thought I would have had the chance to avenge everyone for that night. I must praise Goddess for that at the very least."

Lianna: "I wish I was there to at least see it."

Lewyn: "Me too. Still can't believe he thought pull one over us when he asked us to find the Calatian crown."

Lianna: "Probably thought he killed us too when he attacked the castle. By the time the news about that and his army's destruction, he probably had nothing left to search for us. Dark elves have become quite rare these days and their loss of the big group hiding in the Cavern of Ice only worsened that."

Lewyn: "I must praise Her for that too. Never would have had any reason to go there in the first place hadn't I become Her chosen champion."

Lianna: "Probably would have still wondered across the continent if you hadn't become."

Lewyn: "You know me so well, Lia."

Lianna: "I could say the same to you if last night's talk is anything to go by."

Lewyn: "So then, did you like what you heard last night?"

Lianna: "..."

Lewyn: "What's wrong? Did I say something bad?"

Lianna: "Oh, no. It's not you. It's... It's... It's about him."

Lewyn: "Rosch? Did he say something bad? Something I should be worried about?"

Lianna: Oh, n-no. It's nothing like that. I... I..."

Lewyn: "Wait. Don't tell me you have fallen for him?"

Lianna: "... Yes."

Lewyn: "Wow. I could expect that from him, but not from you. How did you manage to do that from just one meeting?"

Lianna: "When you all entered yesterday, I noticed the way he was looking at me."

Lewyn: "What about it?"

Lianna: "He looked at me as if I was the most important thing in the world. Like I was his most prized possession, the thing he was most proud about. I don't know how else to describe. Thankfully, I managed to retain my senses and even got to play with him. However, throughout the day, I kept remembering that look of his. So after the meeting I wanted to find him to try and distract me from those thoughts. Imagine my surprise what he was doing on that balcony."

Lewyn: "So I was correct?"

Lianna: "Yes. He spent there a long time imaging about the relationship between us. I don't know long exactly, but I must have spent an hour listening in secret before you arrived."

Lewyn: "He is going to be very embarrassed when he hears about this."

Lianna: "Well, at least he will know that I loved what he had to say. He may have stumbled and said a lot of words awkwardly, but he said it more genuine than any confession I heard back at the academy. He doesn't want me for my body, he doesn't want me for a single night or a month. He wants to spend the rest of his life with me."

Lewyn: "And what do you say?"

Lianna: "I don't know. That's what I wanted to ask you about. Speaking of which, I never did congratulated you for your marriage."

Lewyn: "Well, thank you."

Lianna: Do others know about it?"

Lewyn: "Not yet. But he is waiting for me in Onrac so they should find out about it soon."

Lianna: "I see. Can you at least tell me what you saw in Romy? What made you two tie the knot?"

Lewyn: "I don't think my example would be helpful, but I will try to explain. It was the sense of family that brought us together. After losing his family in a monster attack, he spent his childhood on the streets on Onrac without anyone to treat him like family and scared of outside world. So imagine his surprise when he met me, a young but experienced monster hunter. From there the love blossomed. While I had a home to return and someone to share his stories with, he had someone could count on. Love eventually blossomed to the point of tying our knots. I would have probably still be with him if I hadn't been called away."

Lianna: "Is he still scared of outside world?"

Lewyn: "Yes, but I promised him as soon as I come back I would make sure that there wouldn't be anything in the world that would try to hurt him. I don't think with an airship and some of the most powerful warriors in this world he should be scared anymore."

Lianna: "I see. Thanks for sharing this."

Lewyn: "I hope that I can help. I do wonder what you think when you see him.

Lianna: "Oh, so you realized that I will be following you on that trip?"

Lewyn: "Of course. You wouldn't arrange for Uncle to lead in your stead unless you were planning to leave Sybaris for a long time."

Lianna: "Good to hear that we are on the same page then."

Lewyn: " That reminds me. I have something I need to talk about."

Lianna: "No need, Your Majesty. You keep the crown."

Lewyn: "But you are much better leader than me."

Lianna: "And yet you are the one who is gaining the support across the continent. Not me."

Lewyn: "But I think they could support you too if we can convince them."

Lianna: "You are the one who made all the effort. Not me. Stop putting yourself down."

Lewyn: "Even if you would be much better queen than me?"

Lianna: "Yes. Now before you decide to abandon this plan, remember that it will still take years until you have a proper coronation and liberate the country. You have the time for planning."

Lewyn: "Fine."

Lianna: "You never said where did you find the crown."

Lewyn: "We found it in a cave that elves have casted a spell to prevent the dark elves from entering in. That's why Astos needed us to bring the crown to him. The Council of Elders wasn't too happy to hear that we removed the crown from its place. Even if it led to the defeat of their worst enemy."

Lianna: "I would too. Anyway, shouldn't we return back?"

Lewyn: "We should. See you later, my family."

Lianna: "Yeah, see you later, my family."