Chapter 193 - Beam of sunlight in between a Raging Storm.

"Commander Alia, I think we might have a problem on our hands." Calmly entered a Guard in the Stable bargaining room in order not to cause suspicion towards whatever he sees as a threat outside.

"I'm in the middle of a deal here, this better be important." Answered Commander Alia as she took a sip of Black Tea from a silver cup. She sure seems to have gotten comfortable here, most of her deals are quick, manipulative often with a bad aftermath for the seller, as if she was Karma. But with Aatë? She sure seems to be enjoying her time with her, or maybe she is stalling just for Eric to have more time with Ada, probably both but this kills racism in many aspects. Commander Alia doesn't mind him being with an ill.u.s.train Girl, and Aatë shares the same view no doubt.

"It is very important, please come and take a look at it yourself. We need Commands!" Whatever this might be, the Guard doesn't want to specify the problem in front of Aatë. It is even more confusing since this Guard is an ill.u.s.tratio himself. I guess any stranger is an enemy regardless of Race.

"Fine I'm coming out in a blink." She answered and gestured for him to get out. Afterwards she turned her attention towards Aatë and actually sincerely apologized. "I'm deeply sorry, I need to take a glance at this situation. I'll be back as fast as I can."

With an ongoing smile, Aatë replied. "Oh take your time Commander or dare I call you, Miss Alia. I'll be here." Aatë didn't want to stretch the conversation since there is an entire Unit waiting for Commander Alia outside. She really enjoyed Commander Alia's presence here though, even if she failed to express it in most aspects. To herself she thought. "It is so nice talking to a person who isn't trying to get in bed with me or isn't talking about other people behind their backs." Well here Commander Alia won't have anyone to talk about, even if she did she doesn't really prefer gossip. If she needs to say something she would approach and say it to that person's face, possibly smack them too. And she definitely doesn't want to get in bed with Aatë either.

"What's so impor...Oh no!" Tried Commander Alia to talk but her word was cut short by a massive army passing by, marching quite strongly and causing for the Ground to tremble beneath their feet.

Luckily though, this army was just passing by Silver Kingdom, they have no intention of attacking Commander Alia's Unit. They wouldn't attack "Merchants" especially with ill.u.s.tratios present in between those Merchants.

Eric walked his way towards the Stable fence, taking a peek at the Army in front of him since it wasn't hard to notice even though he has been spending his energy trying to look Ada in the eyes. He was able to see the rest of his Unit too from here, standing near the Barn. Luckily they weren't in the way of the Army who seemed to have walked around the Kingdom instead of bothering these people.

They walked around the Kingdom's right walls while the Unit was standing on the left side. This is too much discipline for ill.u.s.tratios taking part in the ill.u.s.tratian Alliance, the War General surely ordered for this level of discipline otherwise it would be a lot different. I mean, they would have put a Kingdom out of food stock if it wasn't for the War General. How would it benefit the ill.u.s.traian Alliance in any way if people starved to death? Without people there isn't gold!

Eric though, didn't like what he saw and even after considering the circ.u.mstances he wanted to single handedly cause a full on attack towards this Army. Fire started partially Blazing from his right palm, but enough for Ada to entirely notice! He somehow completely forgot about Ada to the point of not bothering to cover his identity.

It doesn't matter though, Ada reminded him that she is there. I know what you might be thinking based on how much you've read it so far in my series, and I'm sorry to disappoint some or probably most of you. But she didn't smack Eric, for now at least. She didn't run away in panic either.

She grabbed Eric's left hand who wasn't yet forced into a Blaze due to his self feeding rage and whispered. "This isn't the time, they aren't even attacking your men. Please don't do anything stupid, calm down!"

No "How are you blasting Fire Eric?" No "Wow these capabilities are amazing!" No "How did you do that?" Nothing! She literally asked him to calm down! It partially recommends that she is quite aware of everything even though she is just a 14 year old. She is aware of the Dangers if Eric did this little stupid move and even is matture enough to control him.

Her behaviour is as if she knew Eric's Unit for months, knew their intend and knew what they are here for too! Did she possibly evolve to mind reading? No that can't be it. Or can it? That would be an amazing power no doubt but it literally isn't the case here. The best explanation is that she and her mother have a sweet spot for Ignites for some unknown reason.

"Commander Alia what is your recommendation?" Asked a Guard calmly, he didn't want to grab attention but it didn't seem to matter. A lot of the passing by Soldiers shamelessly kept looking at Commander Alia due to her unique, fit and attractive form. They didn't shift their gaze even after she caught them staring. They would continue to stare for over 50 meters. Disgraceful!

"Well apart from making fools out of themselves, they appear quite harmless towards our Unit. But I still don't like the look of this, I don't like it one bit!" Now the first thing that went through her mind after seeing this Army is Eric, for all she knows he could be flying above their heads right now getting ready for an attack, Mogranius has been behaving more mature lately so it is less possible for him to do something this bold and dangerous. "Don't do anything to draw attention, I need to go check on Eric."

Afterwards she calmly walked back in the Horse Stable's bargaining room and explained with an adrenaline rush going through her heart. "There are over 500 Soldiers out there." Her concern was all over her face even though she tried to be as calm as possible.

At such a thought, Aatë loudly whispered. "Shit." Well, it appears like she lost her manners but she meant well. While lifting her dress up just enough to not make this inappropriate, she kicked open a Trapdoor which led to an underground room. Or best described, a "Bas.e.m.e.nt." Afterwards she swiftly stated. "Hop down there, I will get the kids."

Her hospitality at this point was overwhelmingly heart warming, she wasn't aware of which side these Soldiers stand for but there is no "Maybe they won't attack us." in War! They can't depend on that phrase. She wanted every woman and child of her reach to be safe or at least Survive.

"No no calm down, they just seem to be passing by." Repeated Alia as she repeatedly waved her hands from left to right in front of her belly. "But I need to check on Eric, which door leads to where he went with Ada?"

"Oh. Follow me." Replied Aatë as she kicked the Trapdoor down, closing it. She has lost her cool reactions for a bit now, but damn she means well.

They didn't make much noise while they approached in aims to not spook the kids more than they already might be, if the two "Mothers" were noticed walking in they probably wouldn't walk in to such a cute sight. Ada was still holding on to Eric's hand and wasn't planning to let go of it, it for sure keeps him calm in the middle of these tremendously bad news. Eric would be shy if he saw A.d.u.l.ts noticing that they are holding hands, but Ada still didn't care and was holding on to his hand tight even after noticing her mother walking in on them, they aren't doing anything wrong after all.

"What do you know, In the middle of all this negativity these two managed to find something positive." Let out Commander Alia one tear of joy, she was proud of Eric. But she was well aware that Ada made the first move (And it was quite worth it, truly wholesome.) Eric wouldn't ever have made the first move and Commander Alia was quite aware of that fact. Aatë was keeping a wide genuine smile on her face, trying hard to hold back tears. Thinking, "My baby is all grown up now!" And she almost is physically, but mentally she is 20 years ahead in front of everyone here.