Argentum Lilium (silver lily)

Chapter 15: 3 days

Regarding the bulletin board, Arcus remarked, "Wow, it seems so crowded." "Especially the wanted one, they're all over the place!" said Zuleika.

Nevertheless, Arcus noticed something as soon as they arrived. A supposedly faceless wanted poster. Pointing at Zuleika's cloth, he pulled at it.

Arcus muttered, "What's that?"

"The Beast of Gévaudan. Noturious for causing destruction among the forests of Stwomeiire." said Zuleika.

As the sounds of the crowd became louder, she said, "He came to the kingdom of the Jester after the emperor had gone missing. Many people still don't know why the knight that protects Gévaudan isn't hunting this beast down."

Arcus questioned, "Then why is it faceless?" Zuleika remained silent for a brief period of time. Arcus' body was overcome with horror as the palladin uttered, "Many people have said that it can cause death to the people who have seen its true natural form."

'Why am I so afraid all of the sudden?' He said in his mind while they continue to examine the bulletin board.

"You know, that's actually scarry considering that Yuki is from Stwomeiire."

Arcus's face went white as she said those few words. His hair was standing up and his body was shivering. When Zuleika saw his companion, she became alarmed and gripped Arcus' shoulders, asking, "Arcus, what happened? Are you okay?" "T-take...m-me...to...Stwomeiire!"

They set out on their journey at this strange and arbitrary request. Zuleika didn't find it mysterious because she was aware of Arcus' motivation for traveling to this kingdom. However, Arcus finds no logical explanation for why this is occurring.

The creepy flavor that Zuleika and Risi are preparing is enhanced by the arcus voice, which is like a covert message. "Already packed your things?" "Yeah, already did."

The group checked out quickly because they had paid for five days but had only stayed for one, so they received a refund. Uvioled and Eccentesia are two of the few that are near Stwomeiire.

They took the first train to the following kingdom. Zuleika provided information.
Arcus that Yuki handed her cash to use for his basic needs. But Arcus is not in the right frame of mind, regardless of what she says. It's not as though he's involved in any of it, is he?

"Sorry to trouble you Zuleika, I just-." "It's fine, I can understand you." She said. Although she is a really kind friend, there isn't much she can do when she is unaware of the issue itself.

According to the schedule, they will be let go in a few days-three, to be exact. They were seated at the corner closest to the train's main hall, on the right side. Risi and Arcus proceeded to indulge in some delectable pastries as Zuleika completed her reports to the leaders of the Light Republic. "It appears that I neglected to report to Mercury. Since I'm already wanted by Eccendentesia, would he even give a damn? Was this a set-up?" Risi flew up to bite Arcus as soon as he said those words.

"Aww! "No, moths don't have teeth. I was unaware of that." I've grown some to sting you!Risi chastised him as he chuckled a little.

Why could only Risi make him feel better? Is it because Yuki himself was a part of her? In any case, their chat while enjoying some candy made Arcus feel better for the time being.

While continuing to eat creampuffs, Arcus remarked, "I wonder what's Zuleika is up to now." "Oh that did I forgot to mention that they are cousins?" "What!?" Arcus was taken aback, "well more like 3rd cousin, but we should head back now."

Shock had taken the place of Arcus's concern, but it was all part of Risi's plan; it was all made up.

When the two entered the room, they noticed an oddity. Zuleika was the person seated there, but something doesn't seem quite right.

However, it wasn't the really her. Arcus recognized the yarn that was used in place of her skin. She resembled a doll, and at last, he realized what he had in mind.

The Skythes.