Nyx's Phantasma Act 2

Chapter 28: Telling of Fortune

Chapter 28 (August): Telling of Fortune

Stepping into Nirvana Island, it was comparable to Yak's Island. Alina showed me some concern,

"Is this... really..."

"Follow behind me."

Hmm, there seem to be multiple cities. But the main one is probably the one with the giant castle. It's even bigger than the one in Brigid's Kingdom. We are in some sort of port town as I walk up to one of the person,

"Excuses me, am I allowed to just put my ship here?"

"That would be three gold for one night."

Hmm, that's tough, at most we'll likely be here for a couple of nights. Since this is going to be our meeting spot, I have no idea if the others are gonna get their keys fast... I should negotiate,

"Buddy, let's get real close here. I have to be here for a couple of nights. Why not give it to me for free?"

"Why would I do that? And get your hands off of me, this port is used to travel. The ships are meant to leave and return. You should be generous enough to allow three golds for one night."

Tch, he has some common sense, it would be much easier if he was an idiot. How should I push his buttons... Oh?

"I see, you have a family."

"..!"

"Are you in charge of this port?"

"And what does that matter?"

"Oh cause, I am royalty."

"And how can I trust you? You don't even seem to be born here in the first place."

I pulled out a crown and my sword, "See this? This isn't cheap, the only way you can get these items is if you are a noble. Trust me, I am the marquiss', cousins, daughters, son. I still have the blood of a noble within this kingdom. So let me have the ship be here for a couple of nights for free of charge."

"The items seem real enough, but I'll lose my job if I allow this."

"I have the authority here buddy, I could have my family marquess destroy your establishment here."

"Wa-wait, if that happens I'll never get a job! Hold on a second sir, I have a family to feed!"

"Here is my suggestion. Allow my ship to be docked in a more corner location. That way it won't block any incoming and leaving ships. Do it for free and we'll walk away silently."

The man goes to his knees, "yes please, thank you. I will allow it, thank you so much. Might I ask..."

"Wilhelm Armbrust."

"Arm..brust?"

"My mothers name, but I still have royal blood."

"Ah I see, hail to the nobles!"

We walked away as we see a bunch of people push the ship, Alina looked at me with concern,

"That was... horrible August."

"Eh it all worked out. Just a little fear and he falls flat easily. Now, let's find the queen. Hyde said she could easily cooperate."

We quickly found a ride to the capital city, the ambience was way different, it had a more festive vibe. Confettis everywhere, and a row of shops. This time, instead of a divide between districts like Brigid's, it was more one with each other, small alleyways with shops, or knights and what they call adventurers guild patrolling about.

Nirvana Island has monsters that even the knights couldn't defeat, which is why they established the adventurer guild, which exists to exterminate these monsters in Nirvana. Due to the port I assume they can leave this island. But I assume they cannot go too far into the territory of the other islands, and the queen only allows certain people such as fishermen or sailors to leave.