Chapter 180- Trip to the East

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And so the end of the Week came, and on a weekend like any other, Raph had plans. Or better still, a mission. About a week or two ago, the Princess had issued a task that he unwillingly accepted. There was no telling how dangerous a mission issued by the Princess would be and it involved a regal chain. Which made it more concerning, but he accepted it, and now, it was time to fulfil the task. He was currently in front of the Academy's Portal, located at the entrance of the Academy. He had taken the necessary procedures and set his coordinates thanks to the Mages who acted as security and receptionists for the Portal. After all, it was a modified version that could teleport any living or non-living thing to any given place. And at that moment, Raph was about to be teleported to a particular village. He was putting on all black, and a dirty brown hooded cloak, and his gaze was fixed on the portal as it beamed to life thanks to the Mana infused by the Mages. The portal was layered on the surface of a large silver gate, with large chains forming a large circle over the portal sides. Besides the gate were the tall, concrete walls of the Academy, which spread throughout the diameter of the Academy. A spiral colour of white and gold formed in his retina as he heard the voice of the female mage that stood left of the portal. "Raffaelo Jun, coordinates have been set to Styl Village". She said, her tone laced with curiosity. "You may step in now". She glanced at the boy occasionally, while her cheeks turned red. 'He's handsome....and a son of the Jun household?' She wondered when Raph threw her a glance with a beaming smile. "Thank you". He said as he walked forward, towards the Portal. The female mage felt a pang of sweet pain in her chest as she looked away while the Male Mage frowned deeply at his reply. "Whatever purpose you have, if it is malicious then the Academy will be sure to treat you accordingly". Raph nodded, while he stepped into the portal. "Sure," he said when his senses suddenly grew disarray, and a small headache formed as soon as his body disappeared into the portal. It felt like his world was turned upside down, and his senses slammed against it, but as soon as the sensation overwhelmed him, it disappeared as well. Leaving him with the lingering sensation of his body churning. He clenched his abdomen when a pungent smell snapped him to the present. His senses began to return to him, ever so slowly. Starting with his smell, and then his ears, as he began to hear the loud chatter of a busy street, bustling with the lives of people and animals alike. And soon enough, his sight was returned to him. He looked up, raising his right hand to block the intensity from the cascading light of the sun, as he fully regained his composure. On his way to the main two-storey building, he observed the Merchants as well, his eyes glowing slightly each time he did. 'It seems like the Merchants are stocking up on food resources...'. The village may seem peaceful, but the situation was a little more complicated than that. 'Both countries had come to a standstill after the assault from my mother, but it seems that isn't stopping the supporters of the East'. Something under and hidden was at work here, but right now, that wasn't his concern. All he had to do was deliver the Regal chain to the man and bring him safely to the Kingdom. He walked into the building, pushing the wooden doors aside as he did so. His metal sole boots vibrated with the wooden floor and attracted the attention of the inhabitants of the building. The interior was like a cavern, with wooden tables and chairs, filled with large masculine males, and pretty females. Some were hidden with a form of clothing, while others boasted interesting scars that told the tales of their perilous lives. Mind you, this was not an Adventurer Building, but a Merchant's Building. 'They said being a Merchant in Styl during the war was a call for suicide, and I can see why'. He ignored their intense gazes and the tension that hung in balance while he walked towards the Counter. He took a seat and placed his palms on it. "You seem new here". A female receptionist walked up to him, her long, blonde hair, bidding one of her pearl eyes. She welcomed him with a smile and a cup of water, while she scanned him, but sadly for her, that cloak hid everything from sight. 'She's probably trying to gauge my level. They needed strong merchants during that time. He thought when he took the cup of water and took a sip. Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire "Yes, I am. I came looking for a job" he replied, his tone warped from his original. "A job? We don't take new recruits". "....Can't you make some room for one more?" "If it were really that simple" she replied with a smile. "I'm sorry, but you may have to find another way". She was about to walk away when Raph suddenly stood up, causing the girl to flinch as she turned around while taking a few steps back. "What did you think you were about to do?" A male voice echoed in Raph's ears, as he felt the stinging pain of a blade pressed against his neck. A small smile formed on his lips, when he felt the presence of five people surrounding him with different weapons pointed at him. 'Yeah, you have to listen to me after this'.

Chapter 180- Trip to the East

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