CHAPTER 259: MISTY PALACE

Tuiziya Kingdom, Throne Room.

King Aldric was sitting on his throne with an angry expression.

The reason behind his fury was that he had lost half his territory and more than six hundred thousand soldiers to the Veneian Kingdom.

If he didn’t find a way to regain the upper hand, it would only be a matter of time before Queen Althea conquered his kingdom because he was constantly at a disadvantage in the war.

’I need to find a way to turn the tables!’

He didn’t want the kingdom that had stood for thousands of years to fall by his hands, so he forced himself to find a solution.

’Wait.’

He suddenly remembered something.

’Why didn’t I ask aunt Nathalie for help?’

His parents and ancestors had passed away, so he could only rely on his maternal aunt.

’Yes. That is the best choice because I may also gain the support of Misty Palace if she agrees to help me.’

His aunt was an elder in Misty Palace, so there was a strong chance he could secure their backing.

As long as Misty Palace stood with him, he believed he could turn the tide of the war.

Perhaps he could even conquer the Veneian Kingdom because Misty Palace was the strongest organization in the Sheozica region.

’I will contact her now.’

With that idea in mind, he headed to the communication hall to contact his aunt.

"Why did you contact me, Aldric?" a mature lady who looked in her forties asked curiously.

The lady had long blue hair and brown eyes.

Her name was Nathalie Wells, a 5-star mage and the first elder of Misty Palace.

"Aunt Nathalie, I need your help." King Aldric explained his situation to her.

Nathalie expression darkened as she listened to his story.

Even though she spent most of her time in Misty Palace, the Tuiziya Kingdom was also her home.

She spent her childhood there, so she clenched her fists when she learned that the Tuiziya Kingdom was about to be lost in the ongoing war.

"Aunt Nathalie, please help me." King Aldric pleaded. "I don’t want our kingdom that has stood for thousands of years fall by my hand."

"Alright. I will help you." She also didn’t want the Tuiziya Kingdom to disappear forever, so she agreed immediately. "I will talk to Palace Mistress before I return. Maybe she will lend us her support."

King Aldric’s eyes shone brightly. "Thank you, aunt Nathalie."

Once she cut off the connection, Nathalie left her room.

At the same time, in the main hall, two attractive women were talking seriously.

The one sitting on the main chair was a gorgeous mature lady with long blue hair and blue eyes.

An otherworldly aura radiated from her body, even when she only sat casually as if she were not a human being but a fairy who descended from heaven.

In front of her, a young woman whose beauty matched the mature lady stood respectfully.

If Ren were in that place, he would recognize her immediately because she was the first woman he had met after transmigrating into this world.

Evelyn Faens!

Evelyn had never looked for him because she thought he had died.

But even so, she had never forgotten him for a single moment because she would have died if he had not saved her.

"Evelyn, how is your training?" the mature lady inquired.

The mature lady was the leader of the Misty Palace.

Her name was Aurelia Valenwood, a 6-star mage.

"It went smoothly, Master." Evelyn replied respectfully.

"Since you have reached 4-star, I think it’s time for you to experience the world outside." Aurelia said. "Why don’t you travel to the Flugux region? You can bring a few people with you if you want."

When Evelyn was about to agree, Nathalie stepped into the main hall.

"Hmm? Why the long face, First Elder? What’s troubling you?" Aurelia asked curiously.

"It’s like this, Palace Mistress." Nathalie explained the situation in the Tuiziya Kingdom.

"I see." Aurelia finally understood everything. "So, you want to return to protect your kingdom?"

"Yes, Palace Mistress." Nathalie replied.

"Do you need my help?" Aurelia threw another question at Nathalie.

"I would be grateful if you could help me, Palace Mistress." Nathalie had come to Aurelia to request permission to return and seek assistance, so she was pleased when Aurelia offered her support.

"Alright. You can bring a hundred people with you later." Aurelia suddenly thought it was a good opportunity for her disciple to experience the outside world. "Evelyn, why don’t you help First Elder before traveling to the Flugux region?"

Nathalie was pleasantly surprised by Aurelia’s words because she would gain two advantages if Evelyn were to come with her.

First, she could use the opportunity to help her disciple get close to Evelyn.

And lastly, having Evelyn with her was like bringing the entire Misty Palace because she was the Palace Mistress’ only disciple and also the rightful successor.

But even so, she said nothing and only stared at her silently because she didn’t want Aurelia to change her mind.

"Understood, Master." Evelyn agreed instantly.

Nathalie’s lips curled up into a tiny smile.

’Great!’

She was thrilled with Evelyn’s decision because, with this, she could protect her home and help her disciple get close to Evelyn at the same time.

"Alright. You two can leave now." Aurelia uttered.

"Yes, Palace Mistress." Evelyn and Nathalie responded in unison.

While Evelyn returned to her chamber, Nathalie headed to her disciple’s place.

It was good news, so she wanted to share it with her disciple right away.

’There he is!’

Once she entered the courtyard, she saw a young man who looked like he was in his twenties watering the plants.

The young man had blue hair and brown eyes.

His name was Nolan Ayers, a 4-star mage.

Actually, Misty Palace was a female-only organization.

Nolan was accepted as their disciple because he possessed grade-S talent, so they made an exception for him.

However, they still imposed several conditions before he could officially join the Misty Palace.

First, he could not become the leader. Second, he was forbidden from harassing any female disciples.

And lastly, once he became a powerful mage, he had to serve as their guardian for two hundred years.

Nolan had no objections to the conditions because his only goals were to become a powerful mage and be with Evelyn.

Yes, he was in love with Evelyn!

Evelyn saved him when he was still weak.

It could be said that it was love at first sight.

Even though Evelyn never accepted his love, he didn’t give up because he believed he would win her heart one day.

"Master?" Nolan stopped watering plants and approached his master.

"Nolan, your master has good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?" Nathalie inquired.

"Let’s start with the bad one first." Nolan responded.

"Your master’s kingdom and family are in danger." Nathalie gave a short explanation of what happened to the Tuiziya Kingdom.

"Master, I will protect your kingdom and family alongside you. I won’t let the Veneian Kingdom harm them." Nolan would still be a weak mage if he had not met her, so he didn’t hesitate to declare he would help her.

Her face broke into a smile when she saw his determination. "Master is lucky to have you as a disciple, Nolan."

"No. It’s me who is lucky to have a teacher like you, master." Nolan replied, "Master, what is the good news?"

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P.S.: Read the author’s note if you forgot about the continent.