10 Years 2

Rai's POV

"My lord, Lavandea, the dryad, sent you a gift." Callis gave the treasure to me. When I opened the precious box, I saw three eggs belonging to legendary creatures. I gave Callis back the eggs.

"Take this to the cave and tell the fairies to monitor the eggs." I said.

"As you wish." Callis disappeared in front of me. I stood up from my seat, went out for a walk.

"*Yawn* I'm bored." I walked lazily. Should I visit the human world?

"That would be a great idea." I mumbled and headed towards Ellen, the world tree.

"Ellen, can I?"

'You can, child. You have unlimited access to the human world. As long as you are safe, this island is secure. Enjoy the continent that your ancestors fought so hard to defend.'

"Thank you, Ellen." I said while packing my things.

'*Chuckle* Now go and have fun.' Ellen.

"Then I'll be back." I put my cloak on and closed my eyes.

I opened my eyes to find everything gleaming. I was lying down on a golden blanket.

"Where am I?" A light flashed in front of me and a dryad suddenly appeared.

"It's an honor to meet you, my lord." She kneeled and placed his right hand on her left shoulder.

"What kind of place is this? Why is everything so shiny?" I asked.

"We the dryads made this place especially for you, my lord. No one can freely enter this place, except for you, my lord."

"I see..." I stood up and checked myself.

"My lord, we have heard from the great World tree that you are on your way. You found yourselves here by fate. My kids are making tea and snacks right now. My lord, please wait for a while." She took me out onto the balcony, from whence I had a full view of the Sylthana Empire. I waited for a minute and then the tea and snacks appeared in front of me.

"You may leave."

"Then please call me if you need anything." I just nodded and poured the tea.

"Lavandea." I called the dryad's name, and she suddenly appeared kneeling.

"Yes, my lord?"

"Are they having a festival?" I said and pointed towards the Sylthan Empire.

"Yes, they are celebrating the Imperial Crown Prince's birthday."

"I see..." I took a drink of my tea and turned to face the Empire. Then, to commemorate the Imperial Crown Prince's birthday, nobility from various kingdoms are anticipated to be there. When I had finished my tea, I got up and gave myself a little stretch.

"Are you going somewhere, my lord?" Lavandea asked.

"I should get going." I said.

"Are you going to the Sylthana Empire?"

"Yep, I want to look around and have some fun." I said, smiling.

"Then, I hope you enjoy the festival, my lord." Lavandea.

"Goodbye." I teleported myself inside the Empire.

'Your it!'

'That's not fair!'

'Wait for me!' Children were playing all around the Empire, and the people were enjoying the celebration. Numerous creatures, both human and dwarven, as well as elves and dwarves from other kingdoms, were there.

I suddenly realized that I was being followed. I stopped midway, but the truth is, I knew who they were because I was familiar with their auras. I used my invisibility and went to a dimly lit alley. I could hear them running through this place.

"Where did the lord go?"

"The lord was just here, seconds ago." So that they wouldn't know where I am, I also concealed my aura. With a groan, I gradually undid the invincibility.

"Are you looking for me?" I appeared behind them and walked towards them.

"My lord."

"How is everyone doing?" All of them kneeled as they placed their right hand on their left shoulder.

"We greet the lord." They all said in unison,

"All of you should stand up. There's no need to greet me."

"We can't do that, my lord." She said.

"Hmm.....?" I said looking at them with a confused look.

"That's the greatest dishonor for us, my lord. So please, let us greet you with respect." The old man said, still kneeling.

"*Sigh* Fine. You may rise."

"Yes."

"I didn't know that Count Lysanthir and the Princess of Elyarus are close." I remarked, glancing at them. Before addressing my query, the two exchanged a short glance.

"We met coincidentally, my lord." the princess said and the count and his son nodded.

"Oh? Really?" I teasingly asked.

"Yes."

'*Nod, nod. *'

'*Nod, nod. *'

"So, do you need something?" I asked.

"....."

"..."

"...."

"Anyone?"

"*Fake cough* Actually, we happened to cross paths in the Cithrel woodland. the Sylthana Empire's westernmost region. The discovery of three eggs was the most unexpected event." Killian.

"We believe it was a mythical beast and was abandoned." Count Lysanthir.

"After gathering everyone, we talked about who would be in charge of the three legendary monsters. My group was assigned to check the eggs after an hour, but by the time we returned, they had disappeared." Princess.

"We are currently searching for the three eggs. We are making every effort to locate and safeguard the eggs." Count Lysanthir.

"Eggs?" I asked.

"Yes." Killian.

"Hmmm...." Wait, if I remember it correctly...

"My lord, when we recognized your aura, maybe you could help on finding the eggs." Princess.

"Ah!" I exclaimed and looked at them.

"Did you know where it is? My lord?" Princess.

"The dryad gave it to me as a gift." I plainly said.

"Hmmm?"

"Huh?"

"Eh?" They became silent and looked surprised when I said those words.

"When did she..." Princess

"Ah... Just recently."

"....."

"..."

"....."

"Don't worry, they are in a safe place. And those three eggs will grow up healthy with the help of the other mythical beasts." I calmly said, while they were looking at me like they didn't understand what was happening right now.

"Don't give that a look."

"*Fake cough* W-we were just surprised, my lord." Killian said, without looking straight into my face.

"Now, now, since you're all here, let's enjoy and have some fun." I said, and smiled before exiting the dark alley. I can feel that they were right behind me.

"Now, where to start?"