"I didn't know that, looks like your family have quite the past," Velian said as she took his seat while asking Delviny and Akiyo to do the same.
"So, why does your uncle want that? Isn't he your mother's brother? So he should be having the same blood,"
It was the most common question, as Velian wanted to clear his doubts.
"He is-" Julie paused for a second and looked at everyone with her eyes looking rather tired.
"He is not, he is adopted because they wanted an heir for the family, my grandparents couldn't have a second child,"
It made sense to everyone how something like that would be possible. After all, they need a male to carry the legacy of the family,"
None of them still didn't understand what he is up to and what special abilities their blood had. But he knew this is somehow connected to the competition because everything Julie said in her witness sounded more and more like the work of parasitic cells.
Delviny turned her attention towards Velian, her piercing gaze assessing his urgency.
"Delviny, we need to act swiftly," Velian pleaded, his voice filled with a mixture of desperation and determination.
"Release Julie from her captivity. But ensure her safety, Delviny. Assign a group of trusted girls to guard her, and they must not let her out of their sight. Warn them to be vigilant and to alert us immediately if anything suspicious occurs or if her brother attempts to contact her."
Delviny's expression hardened, recognizing the genuine concern etched on Velian's face. She understood the importance of their mission, as well as the fragility of the lives entangled within it. "Very well, Veli. I shall see to it personally," she replied, her voice carrying an air of authority and conviction.
Velian's relief was palpable as he continued, his voice tinged with worry. "Did your brother mention anything about his destination? Where is he going? And with a win?"
Julie paused for a moment, recalling Juliu's words. "Julius said he was supposed to go to the Union of Dukas," she replied, her brow furrowing with concern. "My lord, please... Protect my brother. Ensure his safety. I cannot afford to let anything happen to him."
Velian's resolve hardened as he met Julie's gaze, his eyes filled with determination. "Do not worry, Julie. I will protect him. Your brother is under our care, and I swear to you that nothing will befall him."
With that solemn vow, Delviny nodded in acknowledgement.
Julie trusted Velian implicitly, knowing that his loyalty and skills were unmatched. "Thank you, My lord. I trust in your abilities. Keep Julie safe, protect my brother, and bring them both back to us unharmed."
Velian knew this might not be a possible option, as Julius might be already dead, but he still decided to do his best and if he is alive, help her.
"Akiyo, stay with her and make sure she is safe and if you see any unwanted movements, don't fight just call me or Mother,"
Velian had to be extra careful because if someone can escape Delviny's eagle eyes, he knew they shouldn't underestimate this threat.
"Brother, what are we going to do now? Do you think she lied?" Delviny asked because she knew if he had gone to Union, Veliam should know about that.
"Well, she didn't lie but there's a possibility of her brother lying, we can't rely on her data alone," Velian knew either way, he will have to face something like this in future when he is fighting with the demon lord or the competitors.
Delviny looked up, her expression a mix of concern and determination.
"Velian, we need to address the ambassadors of the different races that have come to meet us," Delviny said, her voice firm. "Their support might be crucial in turning the tide of this war."
Velian nodded, his lips pressed into a thin line. "Indeed, Sister. I shall personally meet with them. We must welcome them warmly, and make them feel valued. Their allegiance can be a turning point in this struggle."
Velian didn't forget about the other human kingdoms and empires. Even though he didn't have information about the empire, he guessed that it must be on fire without their royalty.
Delviny sighed in relief. She knew that Velian's eloquence and charm were second to none. If anyone could secure the support of these ambassadors, it was him. But she also realized that there was much work to be done.
"Velian, before you meet with them, I implore you to do some research on adventurer guild activities," Delviny said, her tone urgent.
"When I visited the head office earlier, it was empty. I fear something may be amiss."
Velian raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Empty, you say? That is indeed unusual."
He remembered about the underwhelming result he got from the main office in the Union of Dukas.
Even after destroying the building, they acted like a normal guild without even showing anything extraordinary.
This was the most suspicious thing, as it looked like they could make everything correct, but they didn't bother to even do that.
"They didn't even support the crown, it looks strange, I feel like they are plotting something even big, but at the same time I feel like they don't,"
With a determined nod, Velian left the war room, his mind already racing with plans and possibilities. Delviny watched him go, placing her faith in his ability to navigate the intricate web of politics and warfare.
As the echoes of their footsteps faded, Delviny turned her attention back to the room before her.
She traced her finger along the door lines, contemplating the challenges ahead. The fate of their world hung in the balance, and she knew that every decision, every alliance, and every piece of information mattered.
Little did they know, their journey would take them far beyond the battlefield, into the realms of diplomacy, secrets, and the true nature of power.
Veliam head back so he can get ready to is it the small villages because he wanted to see how they are holding up against the challenge that is incoming.
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