Star Eater

Chapter 166: Chapter 166

Arthur's Point of View

Middle Rung

Lucia and I walked through the middle rung where the highest-ranking nobles resided. Above them, the Temple where the Priestesses resided and a constant reminder that they would never be at the top. This entire mountain was a poet's wet dream.

Clean streets lined with white cobblestone that almost shined in the sunlight made me thankful I didn't live here. No matter how beautiful it looked, it was more like a giant target than anything else. Large buildings towered over the streets, with Elves all looking at me in surprise. Mostly because I was there with Lucia, who was the newly revealed High Elf. Rumors had it that many nobles were rather irked at that.

"Why do you need to speak to Aydalia and Aien?" Lucia questioned as she walked beside me.

"Personal reasons. There are a few questions I would like answered, and I believe they would be best suited to." I replied nonchalantly.

Augustus was very forthcoming. He asked me if my story was true and then proceeded to inquire about a few more details. Obviously, I couldn't answer everything, but enough to convince him I was telling the truth. He promised to keep our talk to himself and even helped me with Kine and Floyd.

Kine was an Orphan, while no one knows much about Floyd. His uniqueness apparently garnered the eyes of both Priestesses, but something about both of their situations felt off. I assumed that's just what most people knew, but if you rule a kingdom, you have access to more information than everyone else. That's what makes it so easy to write history. Especially when you live so long.

"Well, perhaps the Priestesses could help?" Lucia pointed out.

I stopped and looked at her for a moment before she just chuckled nervously. "If you're to rule one day, you need to learn how to read people." Her eyes widened at my statement before I started walking again.

"Rule!?" She hissed in a hushed tone. "Are you crazy?! I am not meant to rule!"

If things had been different... "What if something were to happen to Arceana and Elincia?" I questioned her, and she studied me. "Demons have been coming and going along with assassins. Do you expect me to take over as the highest-ranking official?" I scoffed and then gestured to her. "You might not know it, but it's obviously in your blood."

She seemed stumped at that. "I..."

"Maybe next time." Aydalia offered.

"Perhaps."

With a smile, she held out her hand to me. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you. My name is Aydalia Farro."

Taking it, I gave the back of her hand a light kiss with a bow. "Arthur Pendragon. At your service."

Letting her hand go, I could feel Lucia just staring at me in shock, but I ignored her. "So, I hear you've been taking care of my children."

"In a manner of speaking." I placed my hands on my hips. "They're a bit of a handful, but nothing I can't handle. Right, Lucia?"

"Wha-" The High Elf sputtered out.

"Exactly." I confirmed.

Aydalia smiled at that before she gave me a more worried look. "I heard about what Ayda did."

I was silent at that, and Lucia gestured to me slowly. "Arthur forgave Ayda for that."

I shrugged at her answer. "Kind of. It wasn't really her fault anyway." Crossing my arms, I continued. "It never should've happened in the first place, and I've learned my lesson with your kids. They act rashly and without logic."

"Arthur."

"You know, fool me once and all that. Your son also has a stick up his ass, but I'm tolerating that as well."

"Arthur!" Lucia said more firmly.

To my surprise, Aydalia just nodded. "Then I'm thankful to have you around looking out for them." Momma Farro replied before gesturing for us to follow her inside. "Please come in and make yourself at home."

Lucia and I stayed behind for a moment before I whispered. "I like her."

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