Chapter 292 - Departure and Arrival
Night Time
Right beyond the capital city.
I was standing outside while telling instructions to the group. There was a carriage and a group of mercenary with me. Inside the carriage was Hanako Sakurai, who was going to her home right now and the mercenaries here were my people that I brought to protect her.
"Listen, if you guys even get a scratch on her anywhere, I'll come back to haunt and rip your asses out, alright!"
"YES, SIR!" They all screamed in unison.
"Yeah, why don't you scream a little louder and tell everyone that you are carrying an important person with you." I say as they quietly murmur, 'No, sir'.
The journey of going through the night was for her safety, anonymity. It would be better if no one knew when or which place she was going through and night time was the best time for it.
It also worked that she didn't announce to anyone or even told the royal family that she was going, which I will take care of for her.
Hm? I'm showing too much care to her?
Of course, I am. I have to show my investment that I truly care for them. If I don't then I won't be able to make any profits now, would I?
I leave the guys and head to the carriage as the door opens up and I get in.
"It's finalized and I've told everyone not to disturb you with anything. If needed, they'll tell it to Genzo, who in turn would tell you."
Hanako smiled gratefully, "Thank you, Henry. You've helped me out very much. I only hope that I could return this favor in the future."
'Oh, you better will or I'll find a way to get it out.'
"Of course you will, you're the princess. You can do many things if you put your heart to it." She smiles and I pull a gold medallion out for her, "Take this."
Hanako took it and looked and the snake's tail sculptured at the gold medallion and asked, "What's this?"
"This is a special pass from me. You can use it if you get stopped by some bandits or unusual people. This pass will say that you are directly linked to me and therefore will not be harmed in anyway."
"Wow!"
"Not only that but it could also be used in your own kingdom too." I say and wave my hand unbalanced, "But only in a few certain places."
Hanako was shocked, "I… I don't know how to repay this back."
"You don't Hanako… you being safe and working on the path of peace for both of our kingdoms is good enough. And another thing."
A guy brings me a cage with a brown falcon in it.
"Take this."
"Aww… this is so cute. Thank you." Hanako said, quite liking the gift.
"Yes, it is." I nod, "But it is also a messenger bird."
"Oh"
"You can use this bird to send messages directly to me and no one would know or catch it."
Hanako nodded, giving a special look to the falcon, "I will make sure to keep it safe at all times."
'Not really what I meant but okay.'
"Alright then, Hanako. You should leave now." I was about to get out but she stopped me by her soft hand.
I look back and she blushed before kissing me lightly on the cheek, "Be safe, Henry."
"Same to you, Hanako." I pat her hand before getting out and closing the carriage. I knock on the carriage three times and signal the mercenaries as they start their journey.
As the carriage moved, a horse came beside me and I see it was Genzo.
"Genzo… this might sound weird, But I'm gonna miss you pal."
"…"
"No comment?"
Genzo sighed and gave a slight bow, "Thank you for all your hospitality until now… and I will make sure you don't put any strange thoughts in the young lady's mind anymore."
"She might be young to you," I say fixing up my pants, "But to the rest of us, she's ripe enough."
Before, this word could have gotten me his sword but now he only looked disgusted at me and left.
'Don't worry, Genzo. It'd be you who gets fixed by her.'
…
The next morning
I was under the arena and was getting ready for the final fight.
It was time for my match with Alvin and finally get picked up by Class A. Unlike before, I actually wore a bit of armor for this match.
It wasn't like the match with others. Unlike Arthur, this guy would truly be going for the kill and if I'm not actually careful, I might end up losing.
Even with that, as I said, the armor was only going to be light. Alvin was a threat… but not so far as to make me truly dress up like a knight in shiny armor.
I heard drums being played loud above and knew it was time.
"Let's go out and finally get my ass the best seat in this academy."
I walk out of the changing room and walk through the tunnel until I get close to the end and stop. There was a reason for stopping right now.
That reason was 5.9, wearing a royal blue beautiful dress that covered her up perfectly. She was standing before the gate facing me as her frontal features were darkened to the looker.
But through my eyes, I saw her long white silver hair, exquisite oval face, silver irises, a smirking mouth and two large bazookas.
Margaret Religias
Seeing her, I had only one thought.
'Damn… did Samantha lost her mother's beautiful genetics at birth?'
Even though I saw her in night vision, her beauty was quite special. With that smirk and confident look, she was definitely a tomboy with a body ready for beastial mating.
Seeing me just standing there, she was the first to talk, "So you're the one that there's so hype about."
She slowly walked towards me, "Looking at you… seeing you fight," She smiled dangerously, "You didn't disappoint me one bit."
She stopped a few steps before me as her features became clear, "You truly are a special kind of giant."
'Was that a compliment or an insult… I can't tell with her looking at me like a monster looks at her prey.'
She then looked down in amusement, "You must be wondering, who is this bitch that suddenly came out and saying such random stuff to me, right?"
I finally smile and shake my head. I give a greeting bow to her with a leg curved back and hands spread open as I say, "How can I not know you, Ms. Margaret?"
She smiled, finding it even more amusing, "So you know me then… nothing good, I hope."
"…You have to differentiate it for me first, Ms. Margaret." I smile and look at her with a step ahead, "They really did lie to me when they described you."
"Haha… why? Do I look more manly then their artful designs?"
I shook my head, "No… they didn't tell me that you'd be so much more."
"They didn't describe that you're so confident, strong and sharp."
"Is that a downer?"
"If anything, that's a grand plus."
Margaret gave an unknown smile and walked past me, "Talk to me after you win this silly competition."
"We have much to spend time about."