DRAGONBORN SORCERER-Chapter 43: A Bath With The Beauty

All the members of the Risers Clan were deployed under Leonardo’s order. Their job was to take care of the aftermath. While taking care of the ruined church they were also assigned to find out the source which had been supplying mana to the barrier around Rosevill.

Even if the church was destroyed and all the demons vanquished, the barrier around Rosevill never shattered. Skyler found it odd, and a thought occurred to him that there might be another factor in the process.

Meanwhile, Skyler and Vitra were invited to the Royal Palace. In order to thank them properly, Rose—Rosaline Del Heathway, planned on throwing a banquet. Skyler didn’t know about it though.

Through the long hallway, they walked to the King’s Throne chamber. As the long gates opened, the old king noticed the entry of his children. He was thrilled to have them back after such a long time.

Yet, seeing them with two unknown figures caught his attention. He looked concerned.

"Father!" Rosaline and Michael said in unison, both hugging him at the same time. They were overjoyed, and so was the king himself. His sweet little children grew up so much just before his eyes as he looked at them like he always did.

"I’m glad to have you both back in the palace." The King said, his face radiating with a gentle smile, "Though I must say you should have come once in every while to check up on this old king. I was so lonely." He wiped the tears of his joy.

"Forgive us, father." Michael replied, "The circumstances were difficult, and we possibly couldn’t abandon our responsibilities."

"Yes." Rosaline added, "We had to stay behind in order to keep Rosevill safe. But the recent incidents were far more grave than we had anticipated. Specially the conspiracy of the Church."

"What?" The King’s face paled as though he couldn’t believe what she said, "What are you talking about? About what conspiracy you are talking about?"

The king had no idea about the recent incidents in the church. He knew about the Xions. But he was yet to be informed about the details.

"Forget it, for the time being, Father." Rosaline said, ensuring that everything was fine, "The details will be provided, but first I like you to meet them."

She stretched her hands towards Skyler and Vitra who were still standing silent, watching their family reunion.

"This man is the ’Chosen One’ by the Goddess and the ’Saviour of Rosevill’— a sorcerer who has extraordinary skills and strength— who pulverized the corruptions of our nation, he is Lord Skyler." Rosaline’s face radiated with utmost shine as she made the grand announcement.

"And this is his companion— one of the Primordial Ruler Dragons— Dragon of Fire— The Flame Empress Dragon, Lady Vitra."

Witnessing such an individual before him, The King was astonished as he immediately kneeled before them.

"O my Lord and my Lady." He said to them, "Please forgive this old man’s incompetency for realizing your greatness. I should have understood it the moment you entered this chamber."

"There’s no need for that." Skyler fazed a bit. He lacked proper adequate for conversing with the King, "I should be the one to ask pardon for my lack of adequate. I’ve never been before any King. So, I’m afraid I don’t know how to behave properly."

Vitra stood and didn’t say anything. Actually, she didn’t want to say anything. Her mood was off for some reason. Probably because Skyler rejected her proposal to take baths together when they were coming.

"No, no my lord." The King replied, "You need not to follow anything. Behave as you feel comfortable. I cannot afford to offend you in any way."

"O father, let this slide already." Rosaline barged into their conversation, "I didn’t invite them for this sort of meeting. He is exhausted. Order the servants to prepare the baths. They need refreshment."

"Sure, sure." Replied the King, "I am ordering them right at once. You go and lead them the way."

As the short introduction ended, Rosaline showed them the way while Michael went with their father to share the details. After all the King deserved to know the truth.

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The sun set, and the atmosphere filled with silence. The night felt amazing as Skyler sank his body in the bath filled with warm water.

"Ahh... So relaxing!" he exclaimed, letting his body melt in the warmth, "It’s been some time since I last took a bath. Getting such an opportunity once in a while isn’t half bad."

He enjoyed it to his fullest.

The bath was huge and spanned as long as Skyler could see. The aroma eased his mind. And the atmosphere felt nostalgic.

Leaning against the wall of the bath, Skyler fell into reverie. He was thinking about what would be his next course of action.

He had only one destination on his mind— the Nation Of Zelpher. And he couldn’t possibly waste more time than he already had. But for the time being, he let all the worries out of his mind.

"Are you feeling alright, My Lord?" A voice bloomed, and it wasn’t Vitra’s, "May I have the honor to join in."

The water splashed out as the individual entered the bath. Skyler opened his eyes to see who that was. Much to his surprise, he saw Rosaline join him in the bath.

He startled and he immediately turned his face away. Rose’s chest floated in the water as she sank her body next to Skyler’s.

"Ro- Rose.. what are you doing in here?" He stammered, his face turning red.

"Isn’t it obvious my lord?" She replied like usual, "I’m taking a bath."

"I can see that myself." He said, "But why when I’m in the bath."

"Because I have something to ask of you, Lord Skyler or should I say Xan Slynger."

Rose’s voice became serious. Skyler was shocked as well. He never expected her to find out about his past life.

"Don’t worry I’m not planning to spread your secrets." She smiled a bit, "Not like we can even do anything against you anyway."

Skyler turned towards her. He glanced at her beautiful body.

Despite being abused by Fredric several times, her body never lost its glow. If anything, it only enhances her beauty more.

The figure of her body, the posture of her back, and the curve of her neck— mesmerized. Skyler couldn’t take his eyes off her.

Even though she was barely two or three hands away from him, he could easily imagine the softness of her skin as though even a gentle poke could bounce back.

Her neck was captivating too. The more he saw at her the more his mind lost in delusions. He never witnessed such beauty before.

"My Lord!" despite knowing the truth she still addressed him with the lord, "What are you looking at? Are you interested in me?"

"No." He replied with a hesitation. His cheek was still red, "Tell me how did you find the truth?"

"When you let me use your strength for some reason I could feel all of your emotions. Those feelings were too deep and it hurt. I’ve never felt something like before."

"So what’re you planning to do now? I mean I did use you for my own benefits."

"That’s correct. However." She took a deep breath, "It doesn’t change the fact that you saved us from those demons."

"It was a coincidence." He replied, "If I didn’t happen to get ambushed, I may haven’t found all those secrets."

"Even so.." Rose insisted, "You could have left us on our own, but you didn’t do it. In fact, you troubled yourself as to assist us. And that’s the only thing that matters. Because of that, I now know what to do next."

"And what’s that..."

"I will now take command of Rosevill and direct this country to the proper way— a way apart from the futile beliefs of the goddess."

Rose who tended to believe Saranavia blindly now spoke something against her. And it surprised Skyler to see how bold she was.

"From your memories, I now know that she can’t be worshiped for she’s not like the one whom I imagined to be. It is she who uses the people for her own benefit, and I’m tired of being a puppet anymore. "

"That’s funny to hear." He chuckled, "But at the same time, it’s admirable. So what are you gonna do next?"

"I will create a new belief— a belief where we’ll worship Lady Vitra as our ’Guardian Deity’. Isn’t that what you’ve wanted? Transferring the faith from the goddess of creation. I will make that happen."

The determination— not only did it burn in her eyes, but her entire body was now inflamed with it. Skyler looking at how determined she was, smiled.

"Discussing something like this on the bath— it’s quite exceptional." He remarked, quickly getting out of the bath, "Though I appreciate that you’ll accomplish my desire. It only assures me to focus on my journey now."

"You are planning on getting revenge, are you not?" Rose’s voice lowered, "Not like I can blame you for that. What they did with you is unthinkable."

"It is." Skyler clinched him as he halted for a moment, "After I’ll get my revenge I’ll see what I can do to change this world."

"Then you can leave my country to me." Rose reassured, "Just focus on your journey, Lord Xan."

"Please, don’t say that." He replied, "You are allowed to address me as Skyler. By the way, I was planning to leave very soon anyway. Do you happen to know the shortest root to Zelpher?"

"Yes, there is." She said, "But it will take several months to enter Zelpher. Do you wish to know?"

With a gentle nod from Skyler, she began to speak all the details.