The Water Magician

Ryun released the pressure, and finally, the White Flame Army was able to stand up.

Captain Li Chuu took the lead and guided Ryun and Abel.

The two of them passed through the gate, leaving Andalusia and Feiwan behind.

It was a vast area with numerous tombs lined up… resembling a sort of park.

"I see. This tomb is indeed fitting for the word majestic," Ryun murmured with a nod.

He was no longer exuding any pressure.

His manner of speaking was not that of a superior.

Still, Captain Li Chuu seemed to feel a sense of suffocation.

Without saying a word, he deeply bowed his head.

He continued to lead the way in front of the two.

At that moment, in his line of sight, he saw a group of about ten people gathered at one corner of the neatly arranged tombs.

In the center of the group was a person dressed in blue, around twenty years old, with closed eyes, bowing his head in prayer.

"Captain Li Chuu."

"Y-Yes, your grace."

"Earlier, you mistook us for commoners and attempted to take our lives, didn't you?"

"I apologize…"

"No, I am not blaming you anymore. In other words, according to Darwei's law, commoners are not allowed to enter this tomb, is that correct?"

As Ryun said this, Captain Li Chuu finally understood what he was looking at.

"You are correct, your grace. That person who is offering prayers is his highness Lyun, the sixth prince."

"Oh, so that is…"

Ryun was surprised by Captain Li Chuu's explanation.

Abel, who was standing behind him, was also astonished.

That was only natural.

The person they both knew, Princess Shio Fen, was to be wed to the sixth prince.

To encounter such a person at the imperial tomb was indeed beyond their imagination.

"The princes will remain in this tomb for five days and nights before the wedding with the principal consort, to report to the emperors who have passed away. His highness Lyun has also spent five days here and is scheduled to depart tomorrow morning."

Ryun nodded silently at Captain Li Chuu's explanation.

He did not get a bad impression from the prince, dressed in a simple blue robe, praying earnestly.

Although Prince Lyun was focused on his prayer and did not notice them, those around him seemed to have noticed Ryun and Abel.

Ryun bowed his head at the first emperor's tomb that was first shown to him.

Here, the customs might differ by nation, so he should not be criticized for it…

Just behind him, Abel was also bowing his head.

He seemed to be following suit.

As expected, Abel was a man who could read the atmosphere!

When they returned after paying their respects at the previous emperor's tomb, there were more people gathered there.

About ten people surrounding the one dressed in blue.

The young man in blue, Prince Lyun, bowed politely.

"I am Lyun, the sixth prince of Darwei."

"How kind of you. I am Duke Rondo, the first duke of the Naitorei Kingdom. I have come as a representative of King Abel the First to greet you."

Ryun also replied politely.

"From the Central Nations… that is indeed a faraway place. The sleeping ones must be pleased to see you."

"I appreciate your consideration."

The first meeting between Prince Lyun and Ryun was held in a friendly manner.

After keeping a sufficient distance, Lyun's entourage began to converse.

"From the Central Nations? Is that possible?"

"I have only heard of that place in legends or bard's songs."

"But the fact that the White Flame Army is following them means they must have verified their identities, right?"

"Is it really… authentic?"

"Stop it!"

The conversation among the entourage was cut short by Lyun's remark.

"That level of refined behavior, it is certain he is of noble status. Do not speak in a way that lacks courtesy."

"I apologize."

At Lyun's reprimand, the entourage collectively bowed their heads.

Only one man remained silent.

He appeared to be in his mid-twenties.

Considering that most of the entourage were the same age as Lyun, at nineteen, he was the oldest.

"Rinshun, what do you think?"

Prince Lyun asked the oldest, Rinshun, who was deep in thought and remained silent.

"I find it questionable why this is happening at this moment."