The Knights of Grimm - Act 4 - Whispers of Arkhonex

Chapter 33 - Sleeping Angel of Remnant

Jaune

The City of Argus, sometimes known as the Sleeping Angel of Remnant, the largest city built outside of the Kingdoms. And not only is it the largest city beyond the protection of the Kingdom Walls, but it is also one of the most successful.

As the Prowler approaches the walls of the city, they descend to the landing platforms, unfolding the landing gear and setting down, blowing some of the sprinkles of snow from the pad. The thrusters slowly shut off, the blue glow of the dust that fuels it cooling down within the powerful cells. Jaune sits at the descending ramp with Raven stood beside him with her arms crossed, looking at the traders approaching the walls after a long journey. Raven exhales through her nose as she gazes at the place, before they walk through the gates that are still open to people. "This place...can tell that Atlas has their claws in it." Raven states with a sigh, since the military presence here is double that of Mistral – but then again that might be the reason behind why the city is still standing today.

Jaune however has not got his mind focused on something as trivial as the resentment they share for the Atlesian Government. Raven glances down to the young blonde-haired knight who gently caresses the engraved blade of Crocea Mors. "What's on your mind, Kid?" Raven asks him as she stands there, some of the others walking past them. Penny bounces past Jaune and he looks to Yang's mother.

"I don't wanna get my sister involved in all this..." Jaune says with a sigh, and Raven looks ahead again.

"You said she is happy to provide a place for Huntsmen to stay." Raven comments, remembering what he said about her.

"I know, and I'm sure Saphron and Terra would happily shelter us for a few hours today to plan – but...with Umbra, I don't wanna risk them getting hurt by him." Jaune states, and Raven looks at him and closes her red eyes with a sigh. It does feel quite insensitive, to just ask people in his family for assistance just because they happen to live in the same city as the path to Arkhonex. But at the end of the day they need to get to Arkhonex fast, to find that Aphax Violet, otherwise the Afflicted will die and maybe even millions more could die without this cure.

"They will be fine. We won't be staying with them for long, only to catch our breath and come up with a plan of action to use. And besides, Jaune – they know Argus better than we do. They may be able to help us with locating these towers." Raven explains to Jaune as she crouches down beside him, and he looks at her and she pats him on the back before standing tall again. Jaune looks back to see Ruby and Pyrrha talking before they both walk over to him with a smile on their faces. Jaune stands up and he holds Pyrrha's hand affectionately, and they all walk out of the Prowler, leaving the Architect to finish up on the locking up of the ship.

Jaune looks around as the soft flurries of snow come blowing in from the storm, but luckily it has died down from when they were up on those mountains. Ruby looks around as the many immigrants and emigrants enter the city's many huge arching doors. Trucks loading their supplies from across the world into the massive warehouses outside of the walls themselves. Atlesian Paladins – now painted with the Acolytes of Lien colours – march back and forth, however they have not seen any kill orders in the area yet. Especially since this Paladin has not opened fire on them, perhaps these soldiers have not yet been informed.

Unless it is a trap – either way, they are ready and are not about to surrender their weapons any time soon. The cold snow gently blows against Ruby's cheek and Oscar walks beside her, looking at the place. Argus, a place he has never actually been before, not everybody has had the luxury of visiting this unique city. Ren and Nora both approach the steps down the landing pad with everyone behind them, as some airships glide over their heads, softly roaring thrusters – these are also trade ships.