Chapter 96: Chapter 96
Arthur's Point of View
Reed Farmstead
"Did Arceana send you?" I inquired.
"We were sent to inform you that your presence would be required again soon for another meeting. This will have to deal with your pay and your house being almost finished." Ziah answered with a salute, which made me roll my eyes. "I am unsure of what the Captain wants to speak about with you, though."
Her gaze drifted to the Zugal beside her, who had kept his gaze on me. "Did you really reveal your eyes because the Priestesses had already seen them?"
My eyes narrowed at the Captain. "Careful, Captain. Poking your nose into things has a way of backfiring sometimes."
"I'm willing to take that risk." Greigh confirmed without budging. The source of this content is N0veII_bIn
"Why the sudden interest in me?"
"A few things have been occurring which have disturbed me. The presence of these Ghouls, you, Rudnurth, and more. All of it seems to be connected." Greigh replied honestly.
Crossing my arms, I quirked a brow. "And you think I'm the one responsible for these things happening?"
Shaking his head, he gestured to me. "Whether directly or indirectly, you end up involved in some manner. I had never even heard of Ghouls until they were found massacred at your hand."
"They transformed. Demonic power usually alters their appearance in some way when they try to use their powers. So, they're essentially the perfect spies." I explained.
Greigh looked lost in thought for a moment before speaking. "So, we weren't informed because if the news spread, it could sow hate and distrust among each other. If the people ever heard about it, they'd definitely panic." Crossing his arms as he turned from me, he continued. "Makes sense why they would keep it a secret..."
Ziah looked up at me. "Then why do you know about them?"
"Ghouls are just another branch of Demons, Ziah. Ancient Demons and even more powerful Demons exist that are far more troublesome than some measly Ghoul." I answered. "Rudnurth could technically classify as one of them."
"How do you know all this?" Greigh inquired in a serious tone.
Scoffing, I turned from him. "Demons have been around far longer than Arceana and Elincia have."
Both of them paused at that before they became far more serious. "What?" Ziah asked in a dead tone.
"You think your priestesses are old as time itself?" I shot back. "Surely, you're not foolish enough to believe that they've been around forever, are you?"
"Are you suggesting that you're older than the Priestesses?" Greigh questioned.
That was a tricky question, but I certainly felt like it. Even if our experiences with time were different.
I shrugged. "Believe what you want. It makes no difference to me." Crossing my arms once more, I gave the two an amused look. "Now that you know all this, what do you two plan on doing?"
Ziah turned to Greigh with a determined look. "We should train to fight them!" She pumped her arms as her wings fluttered rapidly as she spoke with conviction.
I merely rolled my eyes in response.