After arriving at the forging town of Hammaborga, Eris and I quickly found Philip and his group.
Upon seeing her parents, Eris shot like a cannonball into her mother Hilda's embrace.
After completing the handover procedures with the escorting Millis Teaching Knights, I walked towards them as well.
Philip came out in a wheelchair, pushed by Ghislaine.
I walked up and cast an Advanced Healing spell on Philip.
Oh, sacred spirits of the spring, bestow merciful rain upon the parched earth, purify the wounded soul, and infuse the decaying flesh with eternal life!
Fountain of Life.
After testing the feeling in his legs, Philip stood up.
Seeing Ghislaine also covered in wounds, I cast an Advanced Healing spell on her as well.
After the spell was cast, Philip looked at me with gratitude, bowed, and said,
"Dorin, I no longer know how to express my gratitude to you. You saved my life and Hilda's. This is a debt we owe you, and I will spend my life repaying it."
"Uncle Philip, it's still too early to thank me. You are not out of danger yet."
I explained to him the specific situation of the Fittoa Territory.
"Although you survived, Lord Sauros has already been executed by the kingdom, held accountable for the Fittoa Territory disappearance incident.
Your brothers, the other Boreas Family members scattered as mayors in other cities of Fittoa. Not a single report of a survivor has been received.
Currently, the head of the Boreas Family is James Boreas Greyrat. I doubt he would want you to return.
If you go back to Ars, he could use the responsibility for the Fittoa Territory's disappearance to make you follow in Lord Sauros's footsteps."
Hearing my words, Philip immediately deflated, barely able to stand. Hilda and Eris rushed to support him.
I looked at Philip, then glanced at Ghislaine, who had been glaring at me. I understood the question in her heart.
I shook my head and said to the Philip family, "There's still a chance to turn things around. Calm yourself first, rest a bit. I'll explain more later."
I walked outside the house, and Ghislaine followed.
She got straight to the point, asking me:
"Did you know in advance about the Fittoa Territory disappearance incident?"
"How could I have known in advance? I just saw that black sphere over Roa City and felt an intuitive unease. Everything I did was based on my intuition. I couldn't have made anyone believe me based on intuition alone. That's why I arranged for the Philip family to stay in Ars for a while ahead of time."
"Understood. Next question: who caused Lord Sauros's death?"
"On the surface, it's the head of the Notos Family, Pélemon Notos greyrat. But the real driving force is the current head of the Boreas Family, James Boreas Greyrat.
Lord Sauros wanted to exhaust the family fortune to rebuild the Fittoa Territory. James was unwilling, so he sought advice from my grandfather, Darius Prodia Grelat. They used some unknown method to have Pélemon bring down Sauros, leading to his execution by hanging.
I know you have the desire for revenge now, but as a bodyguard of the Boreas Family, your current mission should be protecting the safety of the Philip family. Additionally, I hope you can take on the role of Eris's swordsmanship instructor, helping her grow stronger quickly.
Revenge can wait until they have sufficient means to protect themselves."
Ghislaine nodded heavily and said, "I understand."
After dealing with Ghislaine, I returned to the room.
Philip was sitting on the bed. Eris and Hilda were both lying in his arms, crying. Probably moved by the long separation.
Upon seeing me enter, they separated.
Unexpectedly, Eris returned to stand behind me. She whispered in my ear, "I've already told Father about Grandfather's last words."
This made my face feel a bit unnatural. I coughed and said to Philip:
"Uncle Philip"
Huh? Eris pinched my waist.
Philip smiled slightly and said kindly, "No need to be so formal. You can just call me Philip. Please take good care of Eris from now on."
"Ah, yes. I will take good care of Eris.
Uncle, the current domestic situation is that the First Prince faction holds a significant advantage. My grandfather Darius, the head of the Boreas Family, and many other forces support the First Prince.
But I actually don't think highly of him because his opponent has more formidable helpers. I am currently the Guardian Knight of Princess Ariel Anemoi Asura. She has already gone to study at Ranoa Magic University in Sharia. There, she has a chance to make contact with the Armored Dragon King Perugius.
If Princess Ariel can secure Perugius's support, she will have a great chance of seizing the throne.
If you can go and assist her, then after she ascends to the throne, you can also reclaim the position of head of the Boreas Family.
Of course, if you no longer wish to be involved in these power struggles, I also have a good place for you to live out your later years in peace. At the very least, having food and clothing for the rest of your life would be absolutely no problem."
Philip didn't hesitate much. He replied directly:
"Dorin, I choose to help Princess Ariel. My whole life has been spent competing for power with my elder brother. Although I never won, I never admitted defeat in my heart.
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