Tales of Astora: Legacy

Chapter 15: Alice in Spiderland

Chapter 15: Alice in Spiderland

At the demon lord's castle on Ragna

The four royal guards and Noroeth were currently having a meeting inside the main chamber.

"Things are getting complicated. Aside from our own clans, the fours others have declared their separation. Two of them are already prepared for war against Mara." Azureus announced.

"It's true. My scouts have detected large movement in the South. If we don't do something quick, the Arachnids will launch an attack on Ceadric in a few days. We are not ready for a all-out war yet. But these idiots don't know when to quit!" Mephisto complained.

"Then how about we go deal it ourself? No need to use our own troops, only send a small group of elites." Naberius proposed. He was bored staying at the castle all the time. Now was the chance to finally move some muscles.

"I also want to solve this quietly Naberius. But we are talking about an army here. And you know those Arachnids will just go crazy if we kill the queen. Remember that she is one of the oldest demon in Ragna. It won't be that easy to get her." Amelia analyzed.

"At any case we can't let them attack Ceadric. Not yet anyway. Where is Alastor anyway? If he took the sea route then he should be in Ceadric. Mephisto, do you know where he is?" Noroeth said.

"Unfortunately no! He made me promise not to send any scouts after him so I did not. I wonder where he is right now." Mephisto confessed.

"Helios" a young voice replied.

The five turned to the source of the voice, right next to Naberius. Without anyone noticing, little Alice has sneaked up into the room, nibbling a small cake on her hands.

"What did you say?" Mephisto asked.

"Helios Academy. He is there to investigate about the attack on the village." Alice continued to eat her cake.

"How do you even know?" Noroeth inquired surprisingly.

"It's a secret. Hihi!" the little girl giggled.

"Hum! Where he is is not the main concern now. Right now we need to deal with this invasion issue first!" Mephisto interrupted.

"Me me! I can go!" the girl yelled out, raising her hand high above her hand.

"Wait what! What can you do?" Amelia and Mephisto raised their voice. Now it was not time for joke.

"Hold on a minute! I agree that she should go. With me!" proclaimed the beastman.

"Are you crazy? She is just a kid." Noroeth emphasized.

"So is Alastor. But look at him now! And I have taught Alice for a long time now. Alastor was good but Alice is a genius in melee combat. And you know how strong she is. Trust me in this!

Alice go pack your things! I will go by your room when we are done!" the old wolf insisted.

"Ok uncle Nab!" she ran out excitingly without closing the door.

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Naberius was on his way to Alice's chamber. Just before knocking on her door, he heard her voice talking and decided to snoop,

"I am finally going out! What should I wear?"

"Whatever you want"

"If I do something good, brother will be proud of me right?"