Chapter 75 - 75: Caught in the Act

The Divine Lord Foeni looks at Eu and back to Gwyddien. He suspects she has something planned again, and it will require the witch's assistance.

He controlled his face from twitching and narrowed his eyes. He refrains airing his complaints.

'Why it has to be Gwyddien again?! I presume she will tag Di'Anon as well. Grrr…' he thought.

He started to drown on the possibilities and can't help himself to be annoyed. The Divine Lord can't help himself from getting jealous of Di'Anon and Gwyddien for always spending time with Eu.

Meanwhile, Eu looked at Lord Foeni quizzically. She can feel he is annoyed when she volunteered.

He is even shooting daggers at Gwyddien. How can she miss it after making such a complicated expression?

She pursed her lips as she stares at him. She can't voice her concern about why he is overprotective all of a sudden.

For some reason, everyone remained silent as they sensed the awkwardness. The Divine Lord Foeni doesn't really need to say anything as his expression says it all.

Despite his efforts, his face shows his true feelings, and no one dares to point it out. Who has the audacity to do it after all?

He heaved a heavy sigh and shrugged his grievances. He knew everyone has a role to play, and he needs to let Eu do hers as well.

Eu trusts him to understand that is why she admitted she is also 'Eunomia' from two hundred years ago.

"Do you need anything else to accomplish this task, Eu?" he asked.

She smiled and shook her head. She is glad the Divine Lord is being liberal and letting her do it.

Meanwhile, Lord Azure observed them and found these two suspicious. Why are they so acting formally around everyone as if they are trying to cover up something?

"Lord Tiger, I entrust you to take care of our defenses..." the Divine Lord said as he shifted to another topic.

She nods as she accepts her given tasks and listens to him intently.

He gives them their assigned tasks like scouting the borders and continue their surveillance in Celesea.

He also expects Noite to seek refuge in Mystic Spirit after what happened in the Southern Forest. He knows that attack has shattered the brother's relationship and has resulted in going separate ways.

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Several days ago, Eu and Ravikanth discussed the incident at the Southern Forest. She also revealed another identity she has been keeping from everyone else.

She is 'Eunomia,' and she is somewhat acquainted with the Divine Lord Foeni.

Someone tried to assassinate Noite that day, and Eu guided Lord Foeni to stop it. Even he can't truly understand her, he accepted she means well, and it is necessary.

The thought that someone more sinister is truly behind these incidents crosses his mind.

Another is the question about who exactly is 'Eunomia' and what does she really know?

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The Divine Lord shrugged the thought and concentrate. It's not the time to think of anything else as the threat continues to draw closer to them.

They need to prepare as he dismissed everyone, except Lord Azure and Captain Jairu, to continue informing him of his plans. There are matters he wants to discuss with them as the people who are in charge of their respective groups.

It was a freezing morning as the cold wind continued to blow. Snow starts to pile up and filled the ground.

The lakes and streams have frozen. The sky is dim as the sun hid behind the clouds.

Seig and the others wait patiently at another room. They weren't included in the meeting as they anticipate knowing the details of their discussions.

"Eu volunteered to negotiate with the Trents." Gwyddien said straightforwardly.

He slumps at the couch and covers his eye with his arm. He can't believe he needs to get involved with it as well.

Trents might be a pacifist, but they are brutal as well. No one has come out of the Southern Forest, who lived to talk about their experiences with them.

Probably, Noite and the Shadows were the first.

Meanwhile, this also surprised everyone. Seig, Haru, Eirwen, and Triteia looked at her worriedly.

Only Di'Anon was nonchalant about the situation.

Why did she even volunteer?

Seig and the others were about to say something, but Eu interrupted them. It might sound impossible to deal with them, but she is confident of overcoming it.

"Don't worry. It will be fine. Brother Di'Anon and Gwyd are with me..." Eu said reassuringly.

They feel slightly relieved hearing her assurance. Though, they are confident Eu is going to be okay without their help.

Not long, Eu also gave their orders to assist the Divine Lord and the others further while she is gone.

"Take care, Sister Eu. Those Trents are moody as hell. I wanted to accompany you, but I am busy..." Freya said.

"I know you don't need much help, but take care, Little Eu." Gaust said and pats her shoulder and continued, "I am confident your companions on this journey will protect you."

On the other hand, Rean remained nonchalant as she ignored the issues and shouted. She is so stressed trying to act appropriately like a diplomat in front of the Divine Lord.

Beauracacy simply stresses her. She just wanted to have a carefree life.

"Gwyd, let's drink!" Rean called out enthusiastically.

"Holy Guardian Lord, I honestly don't drink. Please invite someone else…" Gwyddien was dragged away.

He is on the verge of crying as he reaches for Eu with pleading eyes. He doesn't want to end up drunk before an important task.

'Mentor, save me!'

"Come on, Gwyd. Don't refuse. I will accompany you! I brought fruit wine. You'll love it." Haru chimed in as he follows them.

Haru said as he backs up Rean. It's been a while since they last enjoyed themselves.

He thinks it is appropriate to celebrate and spoil themselves once in a while.

"Yay! Haru is the best! Let's drink! Let's drink!" she said, full of life and vigor.

Rean is acting like a different person as she drags Gwyddien away. It's been a while since this group hanged out after all, and she misses the good old times.

On the Other hand, Haru follows with his arms locked with Seig, who only sighed in resignation. The Young Heterochromia Dragon is as persistent as the Holy Guardian Lord Tiger.

No wonder they get along very well.

Meanwhile, the others continue to exchange information, and Noite's whereabouts were brought up.

"Noite is currently undetectable..." Gaust confided.

He started putting him on his radar, but he has good counterspells to deflect his. He can't tell for sure where he and his men currently are.

Eu accepted his response as she nods her head. She understood his predicament as she experiences it as well.

She can assume he is currently hiding where magic is sparse. Noite is not gifted, but he very intuitive and can work around these weaknesses.

Freya chimed in as she shares her findings. Noite has long left Themis but somewhere in Celesea with his men.

Celesea is slowly being filled by this miasma pouring out from Themis. It contaminates the land rendering it inhabitable.

"What about the residents...?" Eu asked worriedly.

Celesea has few tribes and small villages scattered around the Realm.

Themis is the Central of Celesea, and despite its fall, they continue to survive. Eu knew they are probably suffering right now.

"It was terrible. The miasma is consuming Celesea and polluting it. Residents are wandering around in hopes of escaping their fates." Eirwen discloses.

Eu listens to him as she nods. She expects to hear the worse from him.

This miasma is deadly to any being. It has the ability to drive anyone insane.

Eu pulled out a satchel from her storage and entrusted it to Eirwen and Triteia. She hopes they could give assistance to the affected people of Celesea.

They accepted the command and stored the medicine Eu entrusted them for the people of Celesea. Eirwen can't help shifting his gaze to Seig and Haru.

Though he wants them to participate in their discussion, he also thinks they deserve to relax and have fun once in a while.

Not long, Lord Azure Dragon entered the room. The Divine Lord furrows his brows as he observes everyone.

He doesn't remember Eu mentioning she is well acquainted with the Holy Guardian Lords. It seems they are prepared to exchange and plan everything so articulately.

'Are they planning something behind my back as well?'

He always knew there was something fishy with this group, and now he finally caught them red-handed.

"You all seem fairly acquainted. How long have you started to work behind my back?" he searches for Haru, who is currently drinking with Rean as he inquired, "That night you picked up that Dragon in the border town perhaps?"

He looks at Lord Azure, who is started to avoid his eyes. He narrowed his eyes as he spoke once again.

"Are you aware of this, Azure?" the Divine Lord inquired straightforwardly.

Azure just raise his shoulders as he shrugged. The Divine Lord then shifted his gaze back at Haru.

On the other hand, Haru was suddenly drained with color as his tipsiness quickly subsided. He could feel the Divine Lord's overbearing aura into his inquiry.

He can't believe he is once again in the hot seat because of that one night.

"Divine Lord, it's not what it looks like…" Haru tries to reason out.