Chương 324: Chapter 307. Walking Back

" Open the Gates!" Byron called to the guards that were left to man the Gates for the Southern Entrance to Zana. The battle had caused us all to fight on the Southern plains right outside of Zana, so we decided to keep a fair bit of people behind the walls, as well as adding some of the people who wanted to fight the God, to protect the walls of Zana while we fought. Now that it was all over, the small force we were able to gather had been sitting outside of the walls, waiting for their leaders to return.

After confirming to them that the battle was over and commanding them to begin to collect the dead for their funerals, we began walking back into the city. To exactly where, I wasn't too sure, I mean, the mansion was gone, so I'd imagine Byron and Lady Cindy were out of a home. And with that, all of us from Paradise were out of lodging as well. /Click! RUMBLE! / A large metal gate began to rise in front of us and I could see a sea of Demons all staring at us as it rose.

I guess we're going to have to give the same speech we gave to the Soldiers." Should we give them the same report as the Soldiers?" Princess Alice looked to me for an answer. I was surprised that she did, since she's been quite quiet since Anna and Sarah were whispering to her before. I looked at her and just told her what I was thinking." I think that'll be what they want to know. Either that or where Count Fracks is. I'm still trying to figure out that last part."

Just as I was putting the pieces back together, Byron spoke to the crowd of Demons." My Father has died. We were able to beat the enemy, he's gone. I understand that this night was an ordeal, as the acting Lord of Zana, I announce that we all have the day off. The only thing I've asked is that we prepare Our Dead for their Funerals, besides that, take the day to grieve, tomorrow and the next day as well if you need.

But I want you all to know, we're safe now, mostly due to the Brave Men and Women who helped protect Our Town. I cannot begin to thank them enough." Byron more or less explained the situation, he's left out some of the important bits, but frankly, it's not my place to tell the town about his father's crimes. I assume he'll reach out to the families of the victims in time. I'll ask the specifics later.

The crowd of people seemed to accept the answer that Byron gave them and they split down the middle in order for us to continue walking to our destination. Where that was, continued to be a mystery to me. Regardless, we kept walking." Do you want to stop at our house before you guys make it to the townhouse?" Victor asked me a question, but I had no idea what he was talking about." Townhouse?" I repeat the word back to him. It seemed to dawn on him that I had no idea what he was talking about.

Patrick stepped forward, intent on answering my question." The Fracks Family originally weren't a Noble Family, they lived in a decent-sized townhouse in Zana while they were commoners. Through the years, they worked themselves up to being Counts, as you know. We're currently on our way there, it'll most likely serve as the new home for the Fracks children until the mansion is rebuilt."" I see. That answers where we're going."" What?"

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"?" Anna heard me and didn't understand what I said. This also drew attention from Sarah and Princess Alice. I quickly spoke to them." I found out where we were going from Victor and Patrick. Long story short, the Fracks have a townhouse that they owned a long time ago. Seems that's where we're going. No idea if that means we're staying there though." Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author." Well, it would only make sense...

Though I'm sure if worse comes to worst we can use the carriage, My Love."" Yeah, maybe you, Anna, Alice, Wendy and Ellie could, but I'd have to camp out if we used the carriage."" Oh, what's the point of using the carriage if you're not going to be there with us? I'm sure the others wouldn't mind anyways." Sarah smiled at me, but her teasing was clear considering the fidgeting on Princess Alice's face. I sighed and just pointed out the obvious."

While Ellie and Wendy are a separate matter, since they're still kids, there's no way a simple Marquess would be able to share something like a carriage with a Foreign Princess for the night. People would be looking to punish us both for that." I finished speaking and it looks like my explanation killed the mood somehow? Princess Alice went from nervously fidgeting to looking like she's feeling down? Does she want to camp that badly?" Don't worry, he's always like that. It's going to take time..."

Anna seemed to whisper something to Princess Alice... And she weakly nodded her head. What am I missing?" Do you feel bad for her yet?"" There's usually a limit to denseness... I wonder if it's a human problem?" Victor and Patrick were discussing things to themselves as well and seemed to be glaring at me? Why? I'm doing the right thing as a Noble from Diablos?" Ah, here it is! Hasn't changed since we were kids. I can't believe it's still standing."

Phil looked at a medium-sized townhouse that was a little further down the road from us. It used dyed wood that had an orange hue to it. While the Count Families were still feeling down, it looked like they perked up slightly from viewing the home down the road. There wasn't much talking as we approached the house, but just as we had made it to the walkway of the house... /BANG! /" Mom! Dad!"" Father! Mom!"" Mom! Dad!"" Mom! Dad!"" Lord Matthew! Lady Sarah! Lady Anna!"" Lord Matthew! Lady Sarah! Lady Anna!""

Marquess Matthew!" All of a sudden, 6 kids came pouring out of the house. Tana, Max, Gwaid, Gasha, Wendy and Ellie came running out of the house towards us all." Well, seems they couldn't wait." Flare made a comment as she opened the door as well. I could see from behind her that all of my Guards were also in the house. I guess they were put in charge of protecting the children at some point? I'm glad that the kids were in good hands with that being the case. Grip! Grip! Crash! / Bang!

/ Speaking of hands, Ellie ran into me, as well as Wendy, and they both gripped me tightly. I'm pretty sure that Ellie's head smacked my chest really hard, but she didn't seem to care." Ellie, Wendy, are you both okay? What's wrong?" They acted like there was an emergency, at my words they lifted up their faces to show me that they were crying heavily, and snot was dropping from their noses. I realized at that moment that I'd need to put on a new shirt." We..."" We were so worried!" pain! rub... rub... rub...

Ellie tried to answer my question, but it was Wendy who shouted it out to the point my ears were ringing. Ignoring my ears, I pet their heads and began to try and soothe them." I'm sorry I didn't check in sooner, but everything is okay, no one was hurt badly... Well, no one was hurt from the God Of The Blackwoods to the point I couldn't heal them. I know it was scary, but you guys did great. We're all going to be safe now, okay?"" Bu- But!"" We got captured!""

That wasn't your fault, he used some kind of mind control on you guys, Alice too. He probably could've gotten us as well if we didn't get a heads up. You shouldn't worry about something like that, you should just use this as a teaching moment, okay?"" Hmm..." Ellie nodded her head with a grunt. Wendy only nodded her head. They were both beginning to calm down somewhat with my head patting.

I finally looked away from the kids for a few moments and I saw that the Sark and Gorse families were currently going through the same thing I was." You heard him, girls, we're all okay. Here, use this to dry your tears and blow your noses." Sarah handed them a few tissues to help with their messy faces." I'm glad you guys are okay. Ruby would've flipped out if anything had happened to you. I was thinking of heading to the frontlines myself."

Flare walked forward with a look as if she worked really hard during the night. As a matter of fact, my group of Guards all looked tired." Thanks for your hard work, guys. Take the rest of the day off, okay? We can handle it from here. Though the problem of where we're staying hasn't been solved yet, do you think there's room in the inns now?" I turned to Sarah and Anna to hear what they had to say, but before they could answer me, Lady Cindy spoke for them." Forget about the inn! They'll be staying with us!

There's enough room in the house for all of your group!"

"!?" She appeared next to me and answered me without hesitation, her voice actually scared me. How did she get so close? Grip! Pull." Ah..." Great, now Princess Alice is pulling me away... What did I do now?