Chapter 215- Trip to the East 34

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FLASHBACK END. Raph had just finished narrating the scene he had seen through his memories, and the reactions from the people gathered were more or less expected. After all, even he had to admit he wasn't expecting that. System families? Cardinal Weapons? That sounded like names you would find right out of a fantasy novel. 'not that the Twelve Great Families don't' he thought as he stared at the crisping, burning flames that ignited life around the people gathered. He noticed Azby's gaze had shifted to the man who was currently bowing his head while resting on the Carriage. This was information he had not expected his teammates to learn so soon. In fact, he had not expected anyone to know of their conversation. Cruz had to admit, Raph became more than just an uncertainty at this point. "The System Families? Why have we never heard of them?" She asked with a raised brow while the others sat and pondered on their thoughts. Neuj Rakarf and Rafi were also among these people, though for different reasons. During the whole time of Raph's narration, the man had maintained a frown. As if he was annoyed by the fact that something like this had been revealed. Neuj was tied up with Rafi and Cruz, and his thoughts were currently lining up in order. 'How? How can such information get out so soon?' He wondered with a bitter tone as his gaze fixed on Raph. 'Who is He?' He thought. "This isn't information that concerns you. All you need to know is the importance of letting me go" Cruz spoke up, his gaze still fixed on the ground. Raph glanced at him with the others, and a brief silence descended upon them. "I find it intriguing?" Raph said with a chuckle, causing the people gathered to turn towards him. "The System users seem to have a history that has been forgotten in time. Something that I never thought was possible, and now, there is this concept of System Heroes". "You don't believe them?" Azby asked with curiosity etched in her voice. "No, far from it" Raph replied. "In fact, I find it innovative that the System users are finding ways to represent their interest in the Kingdom. These heroes would serve that purpose nicely" "Spoken like a true Noble" Neuj's voice pierced through the darkness and drew their attention like a magnet. He was the least expected individual to speak in their conversation. "You may not realize it from your tall castles and sublime academies but the streets are reeking from neglect. The neglect of the king". "I and every other System user out there will rise against you and all of your kind". Cruz replied, his gaze glaring furiously at Raph. 'Perfect.....now We have enemies with the system users too....what a mess'. Raph thought as a slight chuckle escaped his lips. "Well, good luck in finding those weapons. That is if your teammates decide to let you go. After all, you betrayed them, not me". Cruz immediately turned towards Azby and the others. "You must understand that I did it for us. We have always wanted to keep them in check, have we not?" He asked, his gaze hiding a deep longing. Find adventures at My Virtual Library Empire Azby and the others sighed while Neuj and Rafi watched silently as they subtly awaited their reply. It was a saying that one's enemy can be an ally when they face a bigger enemy. And the Great Families and the King were big threats to all of their plans. Rodrick had focused his gaze on the flames and then glanced at Elsie, who was dozing off on Raph's shoulder. A smile formed on his face as he said. "As much as they are bad people that are in control, there are also good ones". He looked up at Raph. "You said you were from a fallen Noble, but I strangely don't believe you" A slight chuckle escaped his lips as he continued. "If there is truly a way to usurp the King without shedding blood between the System users and Non-system users, then I would rather choose that. After all, there was a balance meant to be maintained". "Hah, geez....look at us talking about the king like we wouldn't get our heads cut off if someone else heard this". Azby nodded her head while the group laughed softly. "Not to mention you could have told us, Cruz and we would have understood....but you let your goals and a shiny object get into your head. We were on a mission and sabotaging it for a goal without a solid foundation was a wrong choice". Colyn remained silent for a moment before a sigh escaped his lips. "It would be no different than the System Cult, Cruz. That's a no-go area. We would get blinded by our goal and sacrifice even those we were meant to protect". Lucky simply shook her head and remained in place while the others glanced back at Cruz. His expression gave away his emotions at the moment. Betrayal, anger, disappointment, the negative emotions pilled up and became something new. "I see". He muttered before slumping back to the ground with a loud sigh. "I'm a fool for thinking you could understand me". Azby sighed. "No....It was just unfortunate timing. Merchant Malen has proven that he is more than just a mere merchant". "That is because he is not" Raph replied as his gaze lingered on Neuj, who raised a brow at his statement. Azby and the others glanced at each other in confusion. "Oh? And what else could he be?" She asked. Raph's gaze slowly simmered in the night while he observed Neuj a little closer, Something that felt naturally uncomfortable to Neuj as he attempted to evade his gaze, but the next statement made it completely impossible. "He's a member of the Red Peacemakers".

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