Chapter 19 - With Due Diligence

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One year has passed since everyone split off into their own groups for their own investigations. Everyone gathers back into Brunswick at Takeo's castle. They all proceed to pack their things to move into a different place. Takeo leaves one of his trusted nobles to run the kingdom while he is gone. Anden and Enma choose to ally with the Orions to continue learning the truth. A new order was made to not confuse who the Orions were so they made rankings. A new ranking order under the Original Orions. The Knightly Order Of Orions, A.K.A, T.K.O.

Hanzo becomes the leading commander of T.K.O with Anden and Enma being the first Knights. Chihiro and Hina shortly follow behind in training to become knights as well. Everyone is packed and ready to meet Kouta in Republic city where he has been conducting his own research on what kind of city it actually is. They travel by train because it is the only way to reach Republic city.

Any Teleportation circles or portals cannot be made in a 100 mile radius in the vicinity of the city. The technology in Republic city is far more advanced than any other kingdom in grail. The city strictly forbids any use of magic and welcomes all people so long as they follow the laws regulated. The group makes it to the station where they are dropped off in the underground subway. They gather their belongings and make it to the surface where they see tall buildings and skyscrapers. They also feel crowded because they have never seen so many people in one area. Ryuuto leads the group outside into an area where they can distance themselves away from the crowd.

Alright guys, let's stick together and not wander off too far. We should be meeting Kouta near a cafe called Havis. Let's spot it out. - Ryuuto

Good idea Ryuuto.......if only we knew our way around the city, this would've been an easy task. - Rin

Don't get sassy with me, we just need to cross the street here.......or here.....or there.... - Ryuuto

How the fuck do the streets work here? - Evon

HOW SHOULD I KNOW! - Ryuuto

People all around stare at Ryuuto screaming and then continue their way like nothing happened.

You're making a scene Ryu. - Aoi

Ryuuto takes a deep breath and looks around to grasp his surroundings. He then senses a familiar presence in the area. The other Orions receive a tense feeling in their gut. They all turn around and find Kouta walking towards them from a distance. They can all feel his presence growing as he gets closer. Two others pop out behind him and watch his back.

Chihiro and Hina run up to greet him. The others stand in place almost shocked to see him again. Anden and Enma both bow down instinctively without knowing.

What are you guys doing? Stand up. - Kouta

K-Kouta, what happened to you? - Ryuuto

He tilts his head in confusion.

What do you mean? - Kouta

He must mean your aura sir. It has changed quite a bit since you've arrived. - Faram

Oh...yea. Just some basic studying on chi. It strengthens your mind and body once you learn to master it. - Kouta

But I thought the city doesn't allow magic. - Ryuuto

Hina gives her dad a hug and Chihiro embraces him on his side. Faram and Gilhesh step forward to greet themselves.

You're correct about that. Any type of magic is forbidden in Republic city. You're probably seeing his aura as magic but it isn't exactly magic. It's his force of energy he is projecting. A different type of aura than the ones magic produces. It's used commonly around here in the city. - Faram

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⏰ Last updated: Nov 27, 2022 ⏰

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