I have been struggling internally, screaming for answers, and have to say it all. This is the only way to make yourself feel more relaxed and more focused.
"So... did you find anything about Elise today?" I asked. I hope he did it. I did not find any clues in the town, nor did I notice any weird behavior by anyone. I also hope not to meet anyone who knows me. I even pulled my hair away from my face, but without makeup, I looked younger and less elegant. It's not completely different, but I hope this is enough to hide my identity. I bought hair dye in one of the stores just in case, and now my original brown hair has become a delightful deep gold.
"I found some clues."
I waited for a few seconds and wanted to hear further explanation. He can't just leave me alone, can he? "What kind of clue?"
At that moment, the waitress put our drink in front of us. I was drinking hot tea and water, and Avelim had a large cup of coffee in front of him.
"The kind that requires more footwork."
I raised my eyes in confusion. "what?"
"You ask me if I have any clues and what it is like. I just said that they are the type that needs more investigation."
"Oh." I frowned, staring at my tea. "Can I help?"
"You have to go back to the apartment. There is no reason to look for more things today. The weather forecast says there will be more rain, and the longer we stay here, the more rain."
"Will the rain stop here?"
Ephraim stared at me in disbelief, and I wondered if I was saying something wrong.
"What? Is there food on my face?" I asked.
"No. It always rains here. Do you know this place is cursed?"
I stirred the tea, feeling a bit silly for forgetting common sense. "I forgot."
"Well, you need to remember everything you have been told about the neutral area between the strongholds. The outer domain of the temple is cursed. Yes, this is a huge city, full of people, but it is also a supernatural The focal point. Some kind of whirlpool that attracts people. The normal is the same as the supernatural."
I swallowed. "So it has been raining here. Why would anyone want to stay here?"
Avery rubbed his face and scratched his chin.
"Listen, I don't know how much they told you, but like I said, it attracts people. It also attracts all kinds of annoying people. That's why it's dangerous to hang out here at night. In fact, it’s not safe at any time. No one wants to leave. This place is like... I don’t know... It’s like the strongest magnet in the world. It will attract you and entangle you. You, never let go. People are told by Jǐng never to come here. Only those with supernatural power can break the control of this power on them.
I stared at him in horror. "What? Are you saying I'm trapped here?"
He frowned, adding sugar and nǎi oil to the coffee while looking down at the coffee. He stirred excitedly for a while before answering me.
"Strictly speaking, yes."
"I can't stay here forever. I need to get out of here and do something on my own. I was kicked out of the only place I know, and I can't even go back. I won't stay in this horrible place for too long." Angry because I never knew these things. This is something one should be told. Especially as a member of the royal family.
"What do you mean technically?"
Everett’s smile put a smile on his face, and I realized that he was actually a joke.
"What the hell is going on, Ephron? It's not funny at all!"
"You should look at your face!"
I crossed my arms and stared at him, giving him a vicious look.
"Listen, I'm sorry," Avery said as he stretched his hand from the side of the table to me. I convulsed sharply, almost strangling him to death. "I'm not talking about staying here forever. You can leave at any time."
"It's not funny at all."
"I know. Look..." He sat down and combed his thick black hair with his fingers. "I mean, if you can’t find that amulet, it will have that effect on you. Our supernatural blood helps us maintain immunity to this place. People can visit or be safe, but live in The humans here... they never leave. They are too weak."
"They are so unlucky," I said vaguely.
"Yes, that's it." He fell silent again, and I don't understand why we were wasting today's time. If it rains every day, why go to other places
"I don't know how to find it."
"Your friend... uh... did she mention Outland to you?"
I shook my head. "No. She never violated her own personality. She is so powerful. I can't believe that she could become my best friend and fool me so easily. I'm so stupid."
"You are not stupid. This can happen to anyone."
"It's not me. I'm the most paranoid of them. I didn't take anything from anyone. She found me. Me. Out of everyone, she attracted me the most. I'm a fucking loser. Now if we take We will all die if we don't return the amulet. I will never return home."
Tears stabbed behind the eyes again, and I wanted to run away from the cubicle, but at that moment, the waitress came and put down our food with a plop. I put my chin on my chest and didn't raise my head until the woman left.
"I sent someone to look for Elise in Mark Till's stronghold."
I cheered up and gave him a hard look. "Do you think they will find her?"
He shrugged and wiped his face with a napkin. "I don't know, but once we have a clue, we will find her by ourselves."
I opened my eyes wide. "You mean to go to the Marktill Palace? Me?"
He nodded. "Yeah. This is how we retrieve the amulet. You have to face her. You are ready, aren't you? You are the only one who can restore her sanity. You know her."
I swallowed, feeling the air around me getting tighter.
"I think so, it's just... I didn't know that I walked into the palace like that. They were enemies. I would be the number one public enemy there, and I..."
"No one will know who you are. You will be fine. I promise."
I smiled faintly at him and nodded absently. Walking into McTill Palace is probably the first thing on my list I will never do. This will seriously damage my nerves. What if I betrayed myself? What if someone recognizes me? Then what? I'm just as dead.
"How can you be sure?" I asked.
He reached into his pocket and put something on the table.
"This is an alternative amulet. Of course, it is non-magical, because it belongs to my great-grandfather, and the magic disappears when he dies. But since all the members of the Mark Thiel royal family wear it, I must wear it to appear in In front of the public. It will not pass a close inspection, but few people other than immediate family members have seen my amulet up close. This is for me to wear so you can wear mine so you can keep Strong." He reached into his pocket and put down other things. "This is clothes for you. A ring."
I opened my eyes wide. Now he has to give me a hand because I can't believe what I think he is suggesting.
"What ring?" I asked, not wanting to hear his answer.
"You will be my wife, and we will say we get married and I will take you home as a guest. In any case, they are obligated to accept you. Now, you will have to answer some questions, so we must make sure that our story is correct . We will leave in two days."
I feel dizzy and dizzy, like blood is flowing from my head.
"What a joke..."
The wall of the Marco Tir Palace appeared faintly in front, towering like giants. They were considering whether to crush us or ignore us like insignificant dust. I hope it is the latter. If we are caught, both of us will be severely punished. I will be evicted forever like Lily, or worse, she may go to jail for engaging in espionage. It all depends on whether I can convince the guard that she is my wife. I pray that we will not collapse under pressure. To be honest, I hope Lily will not lose her advantage. She is a firecracker, but with a hard touch, she may break it. She is more fragile than she thought.
"Identification." The leader at the gate motioned us forward. I could see his eyes flashing to recognize my look, but when he turned his attention to Lily, the sparks had gone out. "Master Everem, long time no see."
I glanced at Lily and saw that she raised her eyebrows and watched our interesting interaction. That woman irritated me without saying a word. This is something I have to adapt to, because we have to spend a long time together. I am still not used to having someone by my side for a long time, especially a beautiful, relaxing woman. I held her hand tightly, and she replied with an affirmative crowd.
"Ralston, it's nice to meet you! Yes, it's been a long time. How is the situation in the palace recently?"
"Okay. Old style, different years." Ralston's suspicious investigation made Lily fidget. Hell, I can feel the shine of sweat on my skin, I have tried so slyly to be calm and calm. No matter how many times I pass through the gates, I never need to lie to enter my city.
"Sounds great. Listen, I want to introduce you to my wife, Laila. We eloped a few weeks ago. It's crazy, right?" I put my arm around her waist and pulled her closer to mine. Body, until her body temperature surrounded me. As we waited for Ralston's permission to cross the Great Wall, her smell filled my lungs. It was so intoxicating, I felt my heart flip from her approach. What did she do to me. Something that confuses and hypnotizes people. If Ralston didn't seem to be laughing, I might have turned around and kissed Lily. I have never felt so relieved as I am now, because we chose a name that is very close to her. I will not find it accidentally, let alone forget it completely when she is so close to me. (To be continued) (End of this chapter)