The Princess And The Lord

1361  In a Pinch

After Lory returns to the Cestine palace, Fred tells Lory about what happened to Madeline, Jack, Garrof, and the others. Lory couldn't believe how much had happened in just a few days, but luckily Jay personally went to find Samuel Albretch and Maddy.

Meanwhile, Clift, suspicious of Sean Lockwood's identity, decides to go to Eagle Rock City to find out more about Sean Lockwood and ensure the safety of the Hamilton family. Therefore, only Fargo and Fredhardt remained at Cestine Palace to guard the royal family and the palace.

"The appearance of Bael has increased forty percent worldwide, but fortunately no one knows about the appearance of Bael in Mirror Creek, otherwise there would be an uproar in our country," Fred was relieved that they acted quickly before there were any casualties, making it easier to contain the information.

That's good news," Lory sighed. By the way, how far along are we in our investigation of Froggy Bael?" So many things had happened that she had forgotten about the Bael she had captured with Jay and Clift.

"Well, we are getting a better understanding of the nature of this creature and how this life seed works. I am sure we will soon find another way to kill it without the help of Luxemborough or the S.A.I.N.T. organization, all thanks to your hard work and the boys." Fred praised Lory, and the other generously.

Lory's eyebrow twitched. "I don't think calling them 'Boys' at this age is appropriate anymore."

Fred waved his hand dismissively. "Fargo said the same thing, but to me you all still a bunch of kids who always give me a hard time, even Lucas."

"You talk like an old man" Lory teased. "Rubbish, I'm still young and energetic!" Fred refuted firmly n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Yeah, that's what old people used to say" Lory rolled her eyes.

Fred glanced at Lory for a moment then suddenly put a stack of papers on her desk. "Since you said I'm old, you might as well check these documents while I'm taking a break, you know, like an old man." Fred smiled which did not reach his eyes. Then he raised his arms to check his watch and grinned evilly. "Gosh, look at the time, just in time for tea time before I'm taking a nap~" Fred walked cheerfully towards the door while ignoring Lory's pale expression.

Seeing the mountain of paper that was higher than her head she knew her ability full well to understand that she could not finish it on her own!

"Wa - wait, young man, don't leave me alone, Fred...Fredhardt!" Lory shouted while stretching out her hand to stop him but the cruel old man, Fred, had already left the room without looking back.

Lory was left alone in the room, staring at the mountain of paper in front of her with a helpless look, People say the older a person is, the worse their temper becomes. Why doesn't she believe it?

Lory wanted to cry sadly didn't have time for that, so she reluctantly picked up the pen from the table and started to check the document carefully before signing it.

An hour later she couldn't take it anymore. How could her life in Harland be so busy and then something hit her? She realized she hadn't kissed her gorgeous husband in weeks! What kind of life was this?

Lory let out a whining sound like a pitiful dog that had gotten caught in the rain but her hands didn't stop moving on her paperwork because she was afraid that this work wouldn't be finished until late at night again.

Lory really hoped Lucas would wake up soon so she could relax with her handsome husband.

"Pleasee wake up, Luccc!...hiks" Lory wept bitterly over the document while diligently marking several words that she felt needed further attention. Such a dutiful Princess.

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Elsewhere, Zhao Li Xin was repairing a spatial ring using Zerenium, which caused his Array Master skills to progress much faster. In fact, his progress in this world was much faster than when he was still living in the Cultivator world.

Although it may be because he already has profound knowledge of cultivation, he also finds a cheating method to increase his power, moreover, he starts in a better condition compared to when he was in his old world.

Once inside the Mystic Realm, the place seemed bigger and livelier than before. The courtyard was covered with lush green grass and bushes that grew here and there but it showed that life was starting to grow in this place which meant he could bring living things into this place.

Zhao Li Xin then entered the main room of this place. Finally the place was filled with simple furniture such as a bed and an arhat chair that reminded him of the room in his old world.

The place was similar to Ninjing Manor, though much smaller and quieter than the real Ninjing Manor. However, it's not so bad and he was sure Lory would appreciate it too.

However, he wished there was a small pond with a stone waterfall so there would be a soothing sound of trickling water in the yard because he remembered Lory used to spend her time relaxing around the pond.

Suddenly, in the middle of the courtyard, a small pond emerged from the ground, then rocks gathered and formed a waterfall, then water began to trickle down from and form a real waterfall as Zhao Li Xin wished. For a moment, he stared wide-eyed at the courtyard that gradually turned into a beautiful garden as he had imagined, even the white pebbles around the pond and the flower bushes appeared out of nowhere.

"I told you, since this place is your dominion, you can do whatever you want in this place." The fire spirit appeared in the form of a fiery boy.

"And time..." Zhao Li Xin asked the most important thing.

"You can try it yourself, Master" the fiery boy challenged.

Zhao Li Xin closed his eyes and took a deep breath. A moment later, the sound of the waterfall suddenly stopped, as did the water from the waterfall and the falling flower petals also stopped in the air.

Zhao Li Xin opened his eyes and then nodded in satisfaction "This will be useful" "Well but sir isn't this place too small compared to when Huo Long controlled it, can it be widened a little" The fire spirit looked at Zhao Li Xin while whining.

Zhao Li Xin swept his gaze across the area, he realized that the place was still much smaller compared to the entire volcanic island habitat that Huo Long had created before, this place was too small but what could he do, it would take a long time until he could match the power of the First Type.

"How long until I can summon the red Lightning sword?"

The fire spirit became serious as he replied "Not long... Once you reach the lord level, you can summon me, Master"

Zhao Li Xin was delighted it was faster than he expected, "Good..." "Master, There is something important I need to report..." The fire spirit held his breath as if he were bracing himself before delivering the news.

 "What is it?" Zhao Li Xin's cold eyes turn to fire spirit.

"... As a spirit, time and space do not affect me perhaps that's why the Guardian chose to summon me instead..."

Zhao Li Xin's eyes darkened "Who?"

"Master Girsha," the fire spirit held his voice as he waited for Zhao Li Xin's reaction.

As expected, Zhao Li Xin's expression became tensed then his brows gradually furrowed. "You met Girsha."

"Exactly, he pulled me to his place." The fiery spirit's voice hinted at worry.

"Why you, why not... Lory?" Zhao Li Xin knew very well that if given a choice, Girsha would rather meet Lory than the fire spirit. "He said the door had been broken for a long time, much longer than he thought, and that the being that ruled the primordial world had come to this world and started spreading its poison seeds throughout the land"

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Fire's spirit lowered his head dejectedly "Lord Girsha has overused his power in order to lock all the doors in the at the same time maintain the balance of that place, but because they had destroyed the door to the other world, the balance in oblivion was greatly affected, so much that Lord Girsha wouldn't able to hold on for a long period...and therefore he could not summon the Mistress to the Oblivion anymore..."

Zhao Li Xin's jaw clenched as daunting thought inflicted his mind,"...Then what did Girsha say to you"

"He said the door had been broken for a long time, much longer than he thought, and that the being that ruled the primordial world had come to this world and started spreading its poison seeds throughout the land"

"Does Girsha know more about this being?" Zhao Li Xin asked. "At first, Lord Girsha thought it was a mindless creature whose only purpose was to invade Verriond to survive but it turned out this being had sentience and its desires something more than mere survival...."

"Did the idiot who invited that thing know about this?" Zhao Li Xin felt his head throbbing.

"Don't know Master, they might have some kind of agreement or some sort" the fire spirit shrugged.

Zhao Li Xin contemplates for a long moment. He considered his options whether to tell Lory about Girsha's situation or not, he was afraid that it would put more stress on Lory, after all, Lory already had a lot on her plate.

"You said Girsha is in a pinch, so what happens if he eventually exhausts all his powers?"

The fire spirit paused for a few seconds before speaking in an anxious tone, "Well… if that is the case, then the Oblivion will devour… his soul."

Zhao Li Xin closed his eyes to control the panic that was exploding in his heart. More than anyone, he knew what Lory would do if she found out about this.

Only after he managed to calm himself did Zhao Li Xin slowly open his eyes and look at the fire spirit. "My wife doesn't know about this, right?"

"No, Lord Girsha also said not to tell her because he's afraid of what she might do…" Zhao Li Xin clenched and unclenched his fists anxiously as he mumbled under his breath, "Something outrageous, I'm afraid…"