Chapter 36
Wendy, who had once trusted, or rather, had no reason to distrust, could not hide her shock upon seeing Princess Muriela flirting with another wind spirit.
“This… This insane princess! She discarded her old spirit and summoned a new one just because I was away for a bit? Such shamelessness!”
In her shock, the title “Princess Muriela” reverted to “that princess,” but fortunately, it seemed the princess had not yet heard Wendy’s harsh words.
Quickly hiding her presence before she was noticed, Wendy fled.
But the newly named fledgling spirit, Zephyr, who had been ecstatic just moments ago, caught the scent of her immensely powerful senior spirit.
“Ah! Princess! Someone incredibly powerful just passed by overhead!”
From afar, Wendy screamed internally, “That loose-tongued rookie!”
“Huh? Incredibly powerful? Who is it?”
Someone stronger? Could I make them mine, too? Solinor’s ambition flared up.
“I’m not sure. I haven’t been reborn for long, so I don’t know much. But I felt an overwhelming presence. Since you’re a spirit mage, you must have sensed it too, Princess?”
Muriela concentrated, scanning her surroundings. However, she found nothing.
“No, I didn’t sense anything at all.”
“That’s strange…”
Well, it was because Wendy was desperately hiding herself. But why was she hiding? Even Wendy didn’t know. It was just instinct.
“Anyway, why is Wendy taking so long? Ugh, whatever. Now that I have Zephyr, I don’t really care. Brother, what are you doing? We need to start planning.”
Hearing Princess Muriela’s words from a distance, Wendy was shocked.
“You don’t care if I’m gone?”
Her world crumbled, her spirit sagged as if she had shoulders to droop, and she slowly left the scene.
“Aiorin! You’re the only one I can count on!” she cried bitterly.
Although Aiorin was already accompanied by plenty of other spirits, Wendy couldn’t help but feel betrayed when it came to Muriela.
I have to be your first and last! Was that how it was supposed to be?
As Wendy retreated in shock, the royals began their serious discussion.
“Now, the issue we need to consider is that not everyone can leave at the same time. First, we must determine the tasks that need to be accomplished and assign the most suitable people for each task,” Alfred said in a calm tone, opening the discussion.
“Well, that makes sense. It’s never happened before. For starters, Muriela, as a spirit mage, will likely have to go, don’t you think?”
“Yes, I think that’s probably the case. Although it’s not confirmed yet. I also think Queen Elodia should stay inside.”
Queen Elodia immediately objected to Alfred’s suggestion.
“Oh my, why do you think so, Alfred?”
“If the Queen, who pleaded for those children’s lives, tries to help, Father will likely pay more attention. That accursed old man will assume you’re dissatisfied with his decisions.”
No one cared about Alfred’s use of the phrase “accursed old man” anymore.
“That might be true. Besides, I wouldn’t be of much help outside since I don’t have any special abilities.”
“Brother, what’s your plan, then? We can’t bring them back to the palace. Their positions have already been stripped.”
“Yes, that’s the main problem. Instead of focusing on what we can do, we should first think about what needs to be done. Deciding who will leave should come last.”
The youngest, Prince Kasper, offered the first idea.
“Alfie, then can’t we use spirits to deliver food?”
“Hey, that would get us caught immediately. And even if it didn’t, are you saying we should send food every day?”
The idea was immediately shot down.
“Oh, I see. Sorry, Brother.”
“It’s okay. Just share any ideas that come to mind.”
“Brother! Look at her! While we’re discussing important matters, she’s over there chatting happily with a spirit!”
“Hey, you! You said we needed a plan! What exactly are you doing?”
But Solinor felt wronged. I was having an important conversation too, you brat!
“Oh, brother. Zephyr told me something just now. He said he can deliver messages even to people who aren’t Spirit Mages. I was asking him about it because I think we can send messages to Katrina and Brandon.”
“What? Is that true? Until now, we couldn’t hear a single word spoken by a spirit.”
This time, Zephyr stepped forward.
“What Princess Muriela says is true. If I communicate like this, everyone will be able to hear me.”
Unlike the way he had been speaking only to Muriela, Zephyr now produced audible sounds by manipulating the air. Everyone was amazed.
“W-Wow, brother, that’s incredible! I’ve never heard anything like this before.”
“It’s truly fascinating. It really feels like the wind itself is speaking.”
“Wow! Muriela’s spirit is truly incredible!”
“As expected of our expedition leader, big sis Muriela!”
“All right. Muriela, I’m sorry for doubting you earlier. Anyway, now that we have a way to send messages to them, let’s figure out the next steps.”
The discussion was just beginning.
“Alfred, I just thought of something. What if we set up a safe, livable place outside the palace and send Katrina and Brandon there using a spirit to guide them?”
“That’s a good idea. But the problem is figuring out how to evade Father’s spies. I’m sure there are many keeping watch. Moving them far away in such a situation would be difficult. Even if it succeeds, they’d quickly be found and harmed.”
At this point, Solinor had an extraordinary idea.
“Brother! Then why don’t we make sure the spies have no reason to harm Katrina and Brandon?”
“What kind of nonsense is that? If that were possible, why would we even need to sneak out? Let the spies take care of them instead.”
“No, listen. The spies don’t follow Father directly—they take orders from the Spymaster. So we just have to convince the Spymaster.”
“And how exactly do you plan to meet the Spymaster? Do you even know what ‘spy’ means? He’s someone even I, as the Crown Prince, can’t meet at will.”
“Hehehe, we can deliver a message through a spirit, can’t we?”
At those words, everyone’s mental image filled with exclamation marks. While not literal, their surprise was evident.
“Alfred, doesn’t Muriela’s idea seem plausible? If it’s truly possible, it might be more effective than us sneaking out.”
“Her Majesty has a point. It’s a great idea. But just because we send a message through a spirit doesn’t guarantee the Spymaster will agree. Worse, he might report it to Father, worsening the situation. We must be extremely careful with what we say.”
But Solinor had an ace up his sleeve. Corbin. It’s me, Solinor. Surely, my old friend, you wouldn’t ignore a favor from me?
Of course, he couldn’t reveal this plan just yet. No one knew that Solinor’s essence resided within Muriela.
At that moment, another brilliant idea struck Solinor.
“Everyone, wait a moment. I need to ask Zephyr something important.”
With all eyes on her, Muriela asked Zephyr, “Zephyr, if I described someone’s appearance, how long would it take you to find them within the capital? Assuming the worst-case scenario where they’re the very last person you check?”
Zephyr ascended into the air to survey the city’s size, then returned and replied, “I think I could do it before sunset.”
“That fast?”
Everyone was astonished. Spirits were indeed incredible!
“Wow! Grandpa was amazing, but Grandma must’ve been just as incredible!” Kaelen exclaimed.
Solinor planned to use Zephyr to locate the reincarnated Sylvius Peregrine. He clearly remembered Sylvius’s appearance, and knowing he had been reborn as the son of a wealthy merchant narrowed down the search area. Surely, it would be a large and luxurious house.
Knowing that Sylvius, with his unmatched magical prowess, could help convince Corbin, Solinor felt confident.
“Muriela, why did you ask that? Anyway, we need to focus on what message to send to the Spymaster.”
“Don’t worry, brother! I already have a plan. It’s…”
The truth was, she had just thought of it.
They say there are two ways to annoy someone: one is to start speaking and stop midway.
With Alfred fuming in frustration, Solinor excused himself, claiming he needed a private conversation with the spirit.
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