The World's Ego (Book 2)

Rights

Third Person POV

Su continued to lead them down the streets as they observed more stalls being set up in the city. They could see the hustle and bustle of the festivities when there was still two days left.

"It's quite crowded already..." Fu Hua noted

"Yeah. Merchants that have permits to set up their stalls during the festival are preparing themselves." Su explained, "Since Tempest is practically a business hub for them, the earlier they find a place to set up, the better."

Vita hummed, "Tempest is that popular for business?"

"It is built in the middle of the Great Forest of Jura, after all. Before this, it was swarming with monsters and made it dangerous for travel between nations." Su answered, "When the country was built and officially acknowledged as a nation, it became what it is today. A safe trading and business hub."

"This must have taken a lot of time." Senti said, putting her hands on the back of her head, "I mean, how is it fine after the war?"

Su grinned, "There's a deep secret for that but I won't say it now. After all, it is a national secret."

"We should look at the stalls for souvenirs when the festival begins." Fu Hua suggested, "We can also get some things for Xixi, Jingwei and Black Jingwei."

"I can give some of my recommendations." Su offered, "I know some good merchants and they provide good quality items."

"Thank you."

"Hey, are we almost there?" Vita asks, "We've been walking for awhile now."

Su held a sigh as he responded, "Yeah, we are. It is a little outside the city's district so it takes some time to get there from the school. By the way, has anyone been handed the money to spend yet?"

"Not yet." Fu Hua shakes her head, "Everyone has been too busy to do anything and our guide hasn't arrived yet."

"I see." Su hummed in thought, "Knowing her, she will send someone she trusts to be your guide, so I have no worries about that. As for money, there's a chance that you guys will be handed it on the spot or you will have to go to the Central Office... Oh well, let's save that topic for later. We're here."

"Here, you mean..." Senti stared blankly through the gates they walked to, "... This place...?"

"It's an entire mansion!" Vita exclaimed

"Between us, it's just a housing of choice for Feiyun." Su stated as he waited for someone to open the gates, "Her actual home that she actually likes is a normal and common house with two floors. She just hasn't been able to return to it for awhile now. Not when she has to accept visitors soon."

The gates were pulled open by two younger boys who greeted them with a bow as Su nodded in acknowledgement and they were led into the mansion, where Hilma was waiting for them. Su glanced around, noting that none of the Seven Swords were around, probably back to patrolling duties now that Feiyun returned.

"Thank you for your hard work as always, Hilma." Su greeted her before introducing them, "This is Hilma, the head maid of the mansion."

The three gave their greetings but other than Vita, Fu Hua and Senti did not give them their names, which struck Hilma as odd but due to the pins, she was unable to recognize them, and shrugged it off.

"Gracia-sama, Pico-sama and Mai-sama have just returned to their residence after bringing Feiyun-sama home." Hilma informed him, "She is also in her room but..."

Su raised a brow at her apparent hesitation to speak, "... What happened?"

Hilma bowed her head again, "You can see it once you're upstairs."