Knowledge is Dangerous [HaiKaveh]

Chapter 4

[Alhaitham's PoV]

We hurriedly run towards Sumeru City.

After hearing the full story from the Eremite guy, We can't waste any second longer. We need to arrive there before it's too late

The Sumeru and its people are in danger.

Especially Kaveh.

Along the way, we saw people running in the opposite of our direction. They look so frightened, not caring about their ragged clothes and their bare feet, they rush aimlessly away from the city

"D-Don't go there... yet... Run!" an old guy yelled at us while running out of breath. He stood in front with arms wide open to stop us. His clothes are shattered and sweats were all over his face and body, there were some scratches and fresh wounds visible on his skin

"...Don't worry, mister... We're here to help" Cyno replied in a calm manner

"Are you the... G-General Mahamatra?" his voice broke as soon as he recognized whose in front of him

"Yes, I am. Please move out of our way. We're in a hurry"

"O-f course! Please, do something!" he shoved himself to the side and let us pass through

We didn't get the chance to reply nor take a glance back at him. The four of us just continued running, never minding the sweats and the ache of our leg muscles

It was already dusk when we arrived at Sumeru City. We immediately went inside the Akademiya and successfully break in after knocking down a group of guards who recognize us. It seems like Azar has already made an order against us

We were going to face more obstacles from here on.

Guards came one after another. It's a waste of time having to fight them first to clear a path

"There's no end to this..." Cyno let out a deep exhale

Having said that, the Traveler then suggested to let him deal with them and just let the three of us focus on running toward our destination

"You sure? I am not doubting your skills but... there are too many of them..." Dehya asked one last time to make sure he'll be alright

"Don't worry, I can handle that much..." after getting the assurance, we escaped from the scrum of guards and went upstairs

It didn't take us long to reach Azar's office but to our surprise, he was not there

"What should we do, then? It seems like he's not here..." Dehya broke the silence

"Let's... split to look for him all around the Akademiya" I suggested

"That would be dangerous... but it's better than sticking to one group and ending up empty-handed..." Cyno replied

"So, all we do is find the Grand Sage and ask him where is that blonde scholar he took as hosta-"

"Oh... So, you've been looking for me?" before Dehya could finish her sentence, a familiar voice spoke from behind

It was him.

We all took our turns to face him. He has a grin plastered on his face as if he already knew what we came here for

"You all did well in taking care of that many guards, huh..." he mockingly said and slowly gives us an applause

"Azar..." I mouthed in frustration

"Well, what we have here... Scribe Alhaitham, I've been looking for you. The Akademiya had not received a correspondence from you for a prolonged time. And now, you'll come here with the company of General Mahamatra, who recently betrayed the Akademiya. Hmm, are you both working together now? On what?... perhaps, against the Akademiya?"