" So, back to the question". Dian spoke. " I have already assigned a 'secret guard' for their protection."He wrapps his arms around her, closing her in. " So, you don't have to worry about the mother and daughter".
Dian already talked about this with his buttler, Jones. He too knew the gravity of his decisions and hoonestly, he just can't left that little angel unprotected.
A smile crepts on his face as a image flashes in his mind.
But Gianna's expression were different, there was relief first as she heard him, but surprise took over instantly. " S-secret guards ? Why not the simple guards ?" Sh asked.
" I don't know, just felt like it ". Dian spoke as he waved his right hand. Before Gianna could inquire further, he continued.
" Non, now. Tell me about the 'Darling' stuff, Dear ". He asked, he didn't ask her that instant when she called him like that, not wanting to interrupt her. But now was the best time to.
Gianna blushed, her down as she heard him. " N-now that you and I are married, I thought it's only fair to call you like that". She answered, her voice barely a whisper.
" Then call me like that again, Dear ". He spoke, his voice a little authoritive but with warm touch.
Gianna hid her face in his chest, purring.
" D-darling ". A smile on her face.
" Again"
" D-darling".
" Again".
" Darling– "
Their words fading away as carriage made it's way towards Dian's home. Outside world fading as they got lost in each other's embrace. And their bond grew, more close, more intimate, more strong.
But in the corner of Dian's mind, something still brewed.
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The 'Secret guards' of Skyster family.
They weren't just any force, they were elites of the elites. Each one of the best men in their own leagues, when recruitment in the family, Drake - Leade of the Secret Guards himself chooses the one he finds good or fit to grow stronger in the future.
Drake himself a strong warrior and magician– a Supreme 2nd stage Mage. He himself oversees new recruits training, the family providees them with immense resources, equipments and any other needs. Their whole purpose to server the head of the family now– Dian Skyster.
They weren't that much in quantity, only around 8,000 and if included all the guards under Skyster family, it will be –11,000 ( 8000 secret guards and 3000 Normal guards ).
But their individual strength were on another level comparing to some other forces. Like the Royal army, they had around 1,00,000 guards in total. Most of them on were Superior Mage, some Grand Mages, only few with high rank like Major General on Great Mage and their General a Supreme 1st Mage.
Where as in the Secret guards, all of them were beyond Grand Mage 2nd stage, Most of them were on Great Mage and some on Great Mage 3rd stage on the verge of their breakthrough.
If compared, the Royal Army may have numbers but the Secret Guards, they had the power to turn tides of the war. But still most of the people in the world(Siora) didn't knew about them.
Their recruitment, training, activities, all these things were done in the shadows. Far away from the world's eyes but even then some few knew about their existence.
Kingdoms and families with rich history or close friendship with the Skyster family. Other lords, families and common folk didn't knew anything about them. They respected then because other respected then and because of the most common thing– Their Lord's and Ancestors talen.
Everyone in the kingdom or even outside knew about their legacy of producing 'The most talented of each generation' .
But power and attention with respect invited Harm, Jealousy, betrayals. Many wanted to get their hands on Dian's family, their resources, their wealth. Some even tried but failed...
But now all of it was on a single person– Dian Skyster. Who was enjoying her new wife's company at the moment in his grand carriage ,as they made their way home.
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" How much time will it take to reach the Skyster family ?". Asked a man around 25, handsome face with striking featuress, sitting in the carriage looking outside through the window.
" It will take around 2 more days, lord Leon". The coachman answered, his voice respectful, reply in an instant.
And why wouldn't he, sitting inside the carriage wasn't anybody. He was Leon– TheHero himself ! The heart throab of the whole capital. He got this title because his bravery, honesty, charity and offcourse his 'Charm'.
The carriage wasn't anything normal too, it was a grand carriage, only meant for high nobles or even princess herself.
A white carriage with golden frame and diffenent types of rune engraved. Glass window with gold frame, soft velvet small curtains Inside. Made of the finest wood and with the help of best carpenter with magic spells enchanted for smooth rides.
Two white horses trailing infront, their white hairs flowing smoothly as they pulled the carriage with a consecutive speed.
Inside the carriage, Leon sat comfortablly, enjoying the view outside. Green fields flowing with air, some wild magic beast, diffenent kinds of birds chirping and a soft sweetness in the air.
It's been 4 days since I departed... And it will still take around 2 days to reach there. Leon though.
Many would ask 'why wouldn't he just go on his feets'. It will take him less time like that because as he a– Great 1st stage Mage didn't have limits like normal human. He can even run at a speed of 60 Km/h.
And it wasn't like he doesn't use his strength like that but during delivering Royal messages, summons or anything like that sort is considered as a sigh of not showing respect for the from party. But during something urgent, then they are permitted to.
They stayed in the inns, the forest or even camped along the way. I have this feeling... that something... something is gonna happen... Leon thought, a hand on his left side of the chest, upon his heart.
And maybe he was right....
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