Chapter 269 – Oh My God
There is only one bird in the Empire that can fearlessly knock on Wolfgang’s bedroom window.
Alicia’s white eagle owl, Snow.
Alicia, who had just entered magic, took her as her first familiar, a pet and a spiritual creature with spirit blood. He is a special guy who used to work hard as a messenger of love between Wolfgang and Alicia.
—Grumble, guuuuu… !
“Wait a minute. I’ll open it soon.”
However, the sound of snapping beaks and cries as if urging something is very bustling today.
Wolfgang was a little puzzled by the unprecedentedly loud action and opened the curtains. He’s a guy who wasn’t like this before. Did I even get hungry?
—Food Duck!
“No?”
Seeing Snow flapping his wings, recognizing him outside the window, Wolfgang let out a low exclamation.
It was because the appearance of the guy he hadn’t seen in a long time had changed drastically.
Unlike the past, which was no different from a normal eagle owl except for its feathers being all white, it was large enough to resemble an adult male, and a divine silver aura hung over its entire body.
Even the grandeur was felt in the appearance of the pure white eagle owl flying in the air with its large wings that could easily exceed 4 meters. It was the appearance of a full-on spiritual beast.
Wolfgang opened the window, admiring Snow’s wonderful appearance.
“Did you come from Alicia?”
—Boo, boo, boo!
Wolfgang, who was happy to see him and was about to lightly brush his hair, soon frowned at the sight of him making a complete fuss, such as pecking his hands and striking his shoulders and chest with his wings.
“No, why is he like this?”
Of course, you can guess why. To be honest, it wasn’t that there wasn’t a corner that was stabbed a little.
No matter how unavoidable it was, he hadn’t visited Alicia even though it’s been almost a week since he returned to the island. Even in the midst of it, by chance, she spent a time of intense pleasure with her teacher or Agnes.
It is unlikely that Alicia is monitoring Wolfgang’s every move, but it is true that it has been a long time since she returned to the capital, so she is probably still anxiously waiting for her master’s visit.
So anyway, I thought I’d visit Alicia tomorrow.
—Booooong… !
But somehow, Snow’s behavior is a bit strange.
The way he cries out and pulls the hem of his clothes with his beak and claws. Rather than trying to bully Wolfgang, it looked like he was trying to divert his attention somehow.
“What?”
Wolfgang’s eyes shone sharply for a moment.
No matter how dumb an animal is, Snow is a familiar. Basically, it is a highly intelligent creature. You can’t do something like this without a reason.
Besides, at this point Alicia might try to talk to Wolfgang through her snow using her mental linking magic. Even now, he is still running rampant by himself, but there is no reaction from Alicia.
No way, Wolfgang asked, taking a deep breath.
“…Did something happen to Alicia?”
-Hoot! Hoot!
Then, as if she had waited, Snow wept bitterly and nodded vigorously.
Wolfgang’s expression hardened as he sensed the seriousness. He immediately jumped out of his seat and got up. We must go to the Palace of Light as soon as possible.
I don’t know if it’s normal, but right now is a very bad time.
The race for succession to the throne is inherently without blood or tears. For the sake of the one and only throne, history has proven that even blood relatives can be cruel.
“Please, I hope it’s no big deal.”
Quickly putting on his clothes, Wolfgang muttered earnestly. And he thought
The wagon is too slow, so it would be much quicker to run with full force. The straight line distance from 3 Baker Street to the Palace of Light is approximately 15 km. It was a distance that could be reached at once with a short flight through a high-altitude jump.
There was no time to go through the door. He immediately put his thoughts into action.
—Kangchang!
“Kyaaaaa?!”
The sudden action of the adult owner breaking the window and jumping down from the second floor echoed shrill screams from the mansion’s employees. I didn’t care. Wolfgang immediately huddled up and gathered strength in his legs.
—Kkuguguk… !
The ground began to shake violently as the mana core, which boasted an output comparable to that of a small dragon heart with unprecedented strength, vibrated.
“Master! What the hell is this…!”
There was no time for the old butler to come running out of the room and ask the owner what the hell was going on.
— Deed deed… Kwaaaaang!
Enveloped in black streaks of light, Wolfgang’s huge body was shot toward the sky like a darling.
In the place where he left, only a hollow crater was left.
* * *
A peaceful winter day.
Holding tight to his father’s hand in a fancy bowler hat. A girl who was strolling leisurely in the central square located in the middle of the islands suddenly pointed to the sky and shouted excitedly.
“Dad! It’s Meteor!”
“A meteor? What do you mean, Ella? There was no such word in the forecast today.”
A bewildered voice flowed from her man, who was bewildered by her sudden remark but raised her head reflexively following her daughter’s fingertips.
“Uh…”
—Whoops!
A black meteor descending towards the Palace of Light at a tremendous speed.
“What is that?”
“Mo, I don’t know… I’m scared…!”
Others walking in the park were also aware of its presence, and the surroundings were full of buzzing sounds.
“Damage!”
Even the meteor was getting closer and closer to the ground even now. In response, the man hurriedly hugged her daughter and threw herself behind a big tree without a moment to think.
And a few seconds later.
“Uh…?”
Contrary to the expectation that an earthquake would occur with a violent explosion, when nothing happened, her man looked up at her in embarrassment.
His daughter laughed in her arms and only her eyes were open.
“Dad! Do it one more time!”
It seemed like he knew how to play something fun.
Embarrassed, the man lifted up her glasses, took her quill and paper from her bosom, and began to scribble down something on her. Judging by his behavior, he seems to be a reporter for a weekly magazine.
It was the moment when another legend was added to the empire.
* * *
Wolfgang, who confirmed the location of the Palace of Light in the air above the clouds, jumped straight toward the target.
Of course, he had no intention of destroying Alicia’s home and the empire’s cultural heritage, so he kicked the air a few times in the middle, minimizing the power of the fall itself.
—Kooung!
But even so, there was a heavy impact that made the ground shake inside the palace, and the crater was dented at the point of fall. Wolfgang heard the sounds of the imperial guards running around in a hurry.
It was an urgent voice not typical of the high-nosed imperial guards.
“Hey, stop!”
“You impudent man! Do you know where this is…”
“Don’t relax! He’s a mysterious strongman! He’s ready to give his life…!”
The knights in golden armor who gathered in an instant surrounded him and aimed their halberds at once.
“I’m sorry for visiting in a rough way. I received an urgent call.”
“No, who is that?”
“Why did you do this…?”
Immediately, Wolfgang lifted himself up and revealed his face, and the vigilance was immediately lifted.
However, if he was at the level of an imperial escort member, he could have even vaguely noticed what he was doing, so everyone just showed signs of disbelief.
Wolfgang asked calmly as he dusted off his clothes on the subject of having done something absurd.
“Alicia… No, where is the princess now?”
“The princess is in bed right now…”
A familiar woman’s voice returned to his question.
Her face was hidden by the helmet, but Wolfgang immediately remembered the owner of the voice.
In the past, when he was the leader of the Black Lion Knights. It was Sir Elizabeth, the commander of the 1st corps of the Imperial Guard, who interacted with him and provided various assistance to the unit.
If someone knows, the conversation will be much faster. Wolfgang spoke quickly to her.
“Sir Elizabeth. I haven’t seen you in a while. I’m sorry, but we’ll have a reunion later, and I’ll guide you to the princess right now.”
“It’s difficult. The princess is very ill right now…”
“I know you came. Snow, the princess’s familiar, came to me urgently.”
She was also Elizabeth, who showed a visibly hesitant attitude, responding with obvious words that it was an excuse for what was going on.
After thinking for a moment, she cautiously nodded her head.
“Umm… The maid said not to let anyone in. If it’s Sir Wolfgang.”
Wolfgang followed Sir Elizabeth’s guide and headed inside the palace.
At first glance, the boundaries are much stricter than usual. The atmosphere was also very heavy.
Even the ladies-in-waiting, who had always made a fuss in a lively manner and covered their mouths as if surprised whenever Wolfgang visited, were quietly walking around with their heads bowed.
“Leona’s maid. Sir Wolfgang has visited.”
Elisabeth handed over Wolfgang to the worried-looking head maid who wandered in front of Alicia’s bedroom.
“He is it? Why, at a time like this… No, he might be of some help.”
“Then, I’m done.”
She then saluted with her restrained movements and then quietly exited.
‘Isn’t life in danger? I’m glad.’
In the meantime, Wolfgang, who quickly confirmed that Alicia’s mana core was resonating normally with his mana in the room, asked the head maid.
I know it’s rude without saying hello, but he was in an urgent situation.
“Chief Maid. What the hell happened to Alicia?”
“Haha… I’d rather meet you in person than talk to you.”
But somehow, the lady-in-waiting’s answer is very meaningful.
What the hell is going on? Wolfgang carefully knocked on Alicia’s door, full of worries.
-Smart
“Are you the maid of honor? Come in.”
OK.
“Kyaaaaa?!”
Seeing Wolfgang’s face, Alicia was so startled that she covered her chest and let out a terrifying scream.
Then, in a utterly frightened voice, he trembled and said:
“Yes, who are you!”
