Aias: from a world of kaijus to a world of fantasy and magic

Chapter 72

Alex was talking to Alice, asking for advice to help Nyx when he leaves Acton, because he does not know much about noble society and the politics involved.

However, it brought up more questions than answers, making Alex's head start to overheat because of the seemingly needless complexity of it all

He glanced over Nyx, who was sleeping soundly, seeing that the world they lived in was completely different.

"Alex, are you listening?"

Hearing Alice's voice, a bit miffed, it got Alex's attention back. Seeing that she had gotten Alex's attention back, Alice rattled off on something about the power struggles in noble society, as high as the royal family and as low as being part of a clique.

"You're getting all that?"

"Umm... yeah, something about your friends not really being your friends and something about not showing weakness or something."

Alice lightly smiled, seeing that Alex was at least listening to her.

"Good, let's talk about the different factions, which we'll start off with the faction my family is in, which is the new nobility faction."

Alex had a wry smile, hearing everything Alice had to teach, and by the end of it all, Alex asked in a whisper so Nyx, who was taking a nap, wouldn't hear.

"So, do you know which faction Nyx's family is from or which family he is from, because he doesn't want to tell?"

"I don't actually know, but my best guess is the neutral or new nobility faction since-"

"Since the Old nobility faction has a thing about keeping the bloodline pure or something, right?"

"Yes, but there are some things that contradict that."

"How so?"

"For starters, I don't recognize the black knights Nyx claims to be from her family because that is not how black knights from the new nobility faction do things, since black knights from the new nobility faction focus on intelligence gathering rather than assassination. In addition, the neutral faction doesn't have black knights, last time I checked."

"I see, how about the old nobility faction, what are the chances that Nyx is part of that faction?"

"Highly unlikely, Nyx doesn't have any mana, unless..."

Alice stopped for a moment, giving genuine thought to what Alex said, but before Alice could say anything, the door opened. Athrun, Sarah, and Clare step inside, back from getting Nyx's belongings from his home.

Relieved to see them, Alex greeted them with a smile.

"I'm glad you all are safe. Did anything happen?"

Sarah replied.

"No, it was quite uneventful."

Then Clare said.

"I thank you for worrying about us, Mr. Alex, but as you can see, we are fine."

"Oh, that is good to hear."

Nodding.

"If you would excuse me, I am going to wake master Nyx right now, I've already set up a wagon to get master Nyx and me out of Acton."

Going to Nyx's side, Clare placed her hand on Nyx's shoulder to gently shake Nyx, waking him up.

Looking at Nyx and Clare, a sense of helplessness filled a part of Alex's mind. Seeing them, Alex finally asked Alice.

"Is there any way we can help them?"

"I could take him under my protection because I'm starting to suspect that this is not some kind of family tradition. However..."