Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 100: Clandestine Alliance

Aramellianna and her five daughters, escorted by Stalvaltan Guards, await the return of Daniel, Hekate, and Ryuogriar after they departed to investigate the damage from Rikuto's weapon, escorted by two additional dragons.

Aramellianna's group, as well as Daniel's companions that remained behind, are all waiting at the 'interlocking station', a defensive measure Daniel and his team implemented after the Citadel was infiltrated by following one of their inner circle through teleportation. The Grand Duchess didn't even know such convenient magic was possible, though it explains how Daniel is able to move so quickly around the Citadel and other areas that he has been to.

The interlocking station is merely a medium-sized fortified building where anyone teleporting in passes through, as well as returning citizens of the Fievegal returning to the castle town surrounding the mountain-like fortress. They're more closely tracking who comes and goes, apparently to ensure no infiltrators are able to get in.

And, Aramellianna can't help but be impressed as she watches the two Goblin Queens, as the Fievegal recognizes them, Shek and Skloe. They diligently speak with the goblin guards manning the security desk, as well as dattakorien security officers who are checking cargo and weapons. Though Aramellianna is guilty of assuming that, even as kind as they are, Shek and Skloe lack a great deal of intelligence. But, it mainly comes from how they speak, which has improved since the last time Aramellianna met them. They are attentive, speak kindly and warmly, and keep track of a great deal of the citizens of the Fievegal on their own. Those immigrating also have to go through this station, which affords the goblins the chance to learn new faces.

The receiving circle illuminates, and four bodies appear in a flash. Rather, five bodies appear; one of whom was unexpected and is being carried by Daniel.

All of the guards of the Fievegal kneel, murmuring, "Your Greatness, your Graces! Welcome home."

Daniel sighs, stepping off the platform as he is followed by Hekate, Ryuogriar, and Xyreko's remote golem. "Everyone rise. Shek, Skloe, can you draft a regulation for soldiers on Watch. Watchstanders should salute known dignitaries, but should remain alert and ready. No more kneeling."

The two goblins nod, and they explain to the soldiers in the room. The guards glance from them to Daniel a few times, but they confirm, saluting in various styles from each tribe.

Daniel salutes in his American military style, and the guards fidget with their saluting hands, mimicking his. "Oh! No, I wasn't trying to correct you, I was just returning the salute. The military I was in required a salute to be returned in most circumstances. I guess technically, I would be the situation that would outrank that... Anyways..."

Skloe says gently, "Daniel... They wish to salute as the Emperor does. Shek and I will create new training."

Daniel nods. "Thank you. I know I'm taking too long to come out with these kinds of things... I'll work on policy once we can get a moment to breathe."

Wenlianna approaches, "Daniel, is that... Lady Ahok?"

Ahok wearily opens her eyes, looking at Wenlianna with an exhausted expression. Ryuogriar used healing magic to restore as much as possible, and Daniel fed her some of Shek's milk, which also helped, but she is too weary in soul, now, to be as energetic as she once was.

"Oh... L-Lady Wenlianna... I think... I'm going to retire, too..." She closes her eyes, and Wenlianna looks at Daniel. "Wh-What's going to happen to her?"

"I don't know yet. It was eastern soldiers that did this to her. We'll have to wait until she awakens to discuss it further. For now, we'll put her in a holding cell. Xyreko, make sure the bed is comfortable and a guard is stationed with her at all times. A golem, just in case. She is a magic artisan."