TBATE - Havaca Rises

Chapter 27 - A Helping Hand

AN: Firstly, to the guy I had tagged last chapter {I removed his name now} I just wanted to thank you for the harem idea. This is my first and experimental fic and since I don't recall any TBATE harem fics, I thought that I would give it a try. Secondly, some were worried that this was going to turn into a sex fic, it's not. This is TBATE, not DXD, the girls are going to learn what the future holds, and there are placed in the story as mental support for Arthur. Are my writing skills capable of showing such developments? Probably not, if I'm being honest. But, hey, I was told that I need to practice 10,000 hours before I get good at something. With that being said, thank you for reading, commenting, and voting thus far and I hope you'll continue to enjoy this story as much as I have enjoyed writing it.

Storytime!

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"May this development bring a new era of peace and prosperity!" Alduin's voice boomed as the crowd erupted with applause. With this, Hyperloop has connected all three kingdoms, soon there will be free trade zones that will be set up by the council, and new major cities being formed since transportation issues no longer pose a problem. Not only that but with Black Dragon Pills and various instructors posting their videos; the overall strength and quality of mages in Dicathen should be much higher than in the original timeline.

"Hey Tess, want to grab a bite before we head for Xyrus?" I asked since later today I'll be escorting her to the academy to continue her apprenticeship with Cynthia.

"Don't you have to meet most of the people here first?" she asked giving me a 'really' face.

"Ah, you caught me. I wanted to use you as an excuse to get out of here faster, hehe."

"Get out of here faster, huh? I can help you with that," she chirped as she took my hand and guided me towards the first couple of people. With her princess persona on, Tess led me to every notable noble and commoner businessman alike, politely greeting them while keeping our conversations short and sweet. I couldn't help but admire how much she had grown, from the shy, reserved girl when we first to a confidant and charming young adult.

"Where are we going?" I asked as she seemed to be lost in her own little world, humming and skipping along the stone path.

"A hole in the wall that I heard some guards were talking about. They said it was small but not cramped with great tasting food," she said while looking away from me.

"I won't tell, but if Ms. Merial finds out you were drinking just know you're on your own," I said quickly realizing her cunning plan.

"How did you figure it out so fast?" she pouted.

"It just seemed like something you would do." *Ring ring* "Sorry, I got to take this," I said as picked my burner phone. "Kaspian, didn't I tell you that I would be unavailable for the next few days?"

"I know, but there is the situation regarding Lucas Wykes. You see the adventurers you saved have woken up and they all gave similar testimonies that go against everything that Wykes had said. In response, the guild had sent out a warrant for Lucas' arrest and there will be a public court trial tomorrow."

"I... if that's the case I will rearrange my schedule only if at the end of this trial his core is broken and he is imprisoned or he is to be killed," I stated.

"I'll see what I can do," Kaspian said as he hung up.

"What was that about?" Tess asked.

"Kaspian wants Havaca to testify against Lucas Wykes."

"Lucas Wykes," she said tapping her chin, "I've seen him around campus a few times. I really don't like him, his attitude is the worst," she ranted. "But since he is going to be tried, I guess the rumors were true?"