Chapter 724 Forming cracks
[Lucy's POV: ]
I told them everything from the start without leaving anything behind,
All the details about how Rein, President, Vice president and I started the investigation on the demonic humans that had been spotted in the capital city of Lakmer.
We did not know at the start how things are going to turn out to be and how there will come a time when things get out of hand and we would end up finding not a small base of some mad demon worshipping group, but the starting point of a great conspiracy itself.
I told them about the base, showed them the things that we had seen in that place with my projection artifact, and even the details that we only found out after the war had ended.
From the preparation for war, the start of the war, to even the minor details of the war and its progression.
I told them every single thing that I could from those nine long hours we spent eradicating the demonic cultists, the demons, as well as the remains of the fuckers.
And, along with that obviously came the point where I had no choice but to tell them about every single injury, wound, cut, and scar that was left on both our bodies.
Which, of course, included my experience during my Origin Awakening.
'It was painful for them, listening to all that we had to go through, what all the others beside us had to go through.'
The loss innocent of lives was a big blow to them that they all were already accustomed to cope with, but, the fact that there actually was a mortal threat to our lives in that place, was undoubtedly the most concerning thing for all of them.
"You did well, but you should have been more careful with how you dealt with the things." Grandma said with a tired expression that had only now gotten softer after I was finished talking.
"You went to Lakmer to get a political standing in the world but instead came back with a new name for yourself." Mom was the most worried about me. I can tell she hadn't slept for the last few days.
"They are calling you (Magic archer of strings) now. And although the headmaster did his best to keep the identities of the one who played the ancient relic and their partners secret, some of the pillars of the world are bound to find out about all of it." She expressed a mix of pride, worry, and anger with those words.
[ "Eon, I know even you might not have expected the after effects of your actions, however, what has now become of that one war is too troublesome for not just us, but for the entire world." ] Rein's Grandpa who was speaking through their communication device also sounded worried.
I had no idea what exactly was going on in the world at the moment since we spent the entire day resting. However, it was obvious from this heavy air, the things were more dire than what I was hoping for.
"Do you know why they all aren't here, darling?"
Mom looked up at me, directly in the eye and with a serious look on her face.
"I do not, mother."
I wanted to speculate a few things, express my thoughts and uncertain opinions but doing all that will only drag things.
They should have been here after all that happened but they all were not. Especially Dad and Rein's family. They weren't here and I certainly did not know the reason for that.
"Haaaa…"
[ "The nobles of the empire did not like how the imperial family supported Lakmer 'without their consent' all on their own. Which is now evolving into a conflict." ]
Dad spoke up for the first time since this conversation started. And, his voice was heavy.
[ "Thanks to those bastards, people from the other nations started acting up and since the information on the ones who took the part in the battle this time was leaked to some people on the higher poisons, there are those who obviously looked at it as an opportunity." ]
He was angry, genuinely angry.
I had rarely seen him in that kind of state so… I knew this situation was more serious.
"Many of us now believe just like how this [Order of Liberation] managed to infiltrate and cultivate their forces in the Principality, they might also be present all over this world in many different places, in many important positions that we are unaware of."
"…"
Grandma looked at me after saying that, and shook her head with a little sigh.
"At the very least, the two of your specific identities haven't been known to them just yet. That much we were able to confirm."
"Looks like the headmaster took very strong measures to at the very least hide your identities. They only know the one who played the Harp, the one who aided in the demon subjugation, and the one who controlled the reins of the war was the same.
Some are speculating the one who 'delivered' those unique golden elixirs was also related to that person in some way, but those are just speculations for now."
Even Aunt Aug couldn't stay silent anymore.
She herself was a pillar of high society so she was inevitably part of behind the curtain politics of this world.
She understood human nature as well as mom did, so, from her words, we could tell what she wanted to say.
"It has been decided that the Grand conference will be held shortly. You must have guessed that much."
"Yes…"
This was no normal matter anymore. And, at the very least, I couldn't separate myself from this situation.
My identity might not have been leaked but it wasn't safe either.
Sooner or later, they will find out who was the one that played that ancient relic, who was the person that killed the lich or who took care of the demons.
The powers I showed back then were in no way simple, and even if the others don't know about it, the people who participated in that war certainly knew about me now.
They weren't just going to sit back and watch me 'belong' to a certain place when the entirety of the world was on the line here.
'I had expected them to covet me for my skills, but, if they do something to make it happen, there would be many complications.'
There were demonic humans around the world that were unrelated to any cult or any place. People in the society that possessed the demonic powers by their will and cultivated it purely with the intent of using it for their self gain as the demons actually do.
They were almost untouchable and unrelated to this dangerous cult, that much the people of high positions knew already.
However, after this incident, the possibility of some cultists being part of the high societies of the world, or connected with them in some way wasn't small anymore.
'Demonic humans already existed in high society but they had strong restrictions and agreements with the world governments. They were assets.'
The bunch we were dealing with were not. They were the worst enemies we could have.
"Moles that we never knew about…"
I looked back at the four of them, Grandpa Zhen hidden far behind in this room, the three communication crystals, and at my Rein.
"They started moving in Lakmer, but now they are cracking the system from the inside. baby."
Our identities one side, if those cultists somehow manage to convince the people in power that 'I' was a threat to them somehow, they will start attacking anyone they think is the one behind 'me' and in this crossfire, unexpected and unnecessary conflicts will arise, sweeping even more innocents with them.
"Your dad is currently completing a 'request' from the Western Duke of Dragonoids which he couldn't leave unfinished.
El had to stay in the academy and help the Headmaster with the mess on his side.
Uncle and Aunt had to deal with the Marques off south that was acting up, while Elle's mom and dad had to hurriedly leave for the Eastern Kingdom of Lanire with a 'delegation' since, well, you can guess what those bastards might have been up to."
Grand conference was held in order to establish some ground rules, and take down the pressing issues that concern a nation or continent, but the entirety of the world.
It was held to address the issue, the probable cause of the problems, the possible consequences and solutions, as well as the things that the top powers of this world had to keep in mind going forward.
And it wasn't something that can just be held whenever they wanted.
'It was called 'grand' for a reason and the fate of the entire world depended on the agreements the world leaders reached during these conferences.'
It was going to take at least a month before they finalised the location, timings, duration, and issues to be addressed.
During that time, all of the nobles and those holding any kind of power and authority had to be very careful of what we do and who we consider friend or foe.
'Empire's winter festival will also be held after a week so shit is bound to happen during that time.'
And just like every year, Hiraani will hold the annual auction and many nobles of many nations will attend that event… so we will have to be extra careful at that time.
The turbulence was only the beginning.
Until the grand conference, all of us, especially the two of our families will have to be on the defensive.
Which is not going to be easy in any way…
"Haaaa… I'm sorry-"
"How dare you say that word, you ungrateful child? You did nothing wrong, and if anything what you did is so admirable your mother was crying happily the entire night yesterday.
You did your best, and not only us, but all those who know of those great deeds will admire it." Aunt Aug was warning me.
And the rare embarrassment on mom's face confirmed her words.
"Ahem. Anyway, now that we are done with the talk and Eon knows all that he needs to, how about we greet him-"
Even before grandpa was finished speaking, mom stood up, ran up to us, and hugged me tightly.
"Welcome back, sweetie. Thank you for not being too hurt, and coming back safely."
"Haha, of course, mom. I will always come back to you. To my home…"
I hugged her back, she gave me a kiss then hugged Rein alongside me, and continued hugging both of us for a few minutes.
"Your mom and dad might not be here right now, Elle, but don't ever forget this mother of yours is always here for you."
"Of course, mother."
Rein wasn't alone here.
This was her home as well. And this was her family.
She can rely on them as much as she wanted to…
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