Journey To The True Martial World - Chapter 70

“I don’t think we should go.” Said Hinata

“Why not? We’ve been here for year now. We’re well established. Our name grows by the day.” Seiichi replied while examing a Mintor’s horn

“I just think we should stay out of politcal enviorments”

“It’s to celebrate the birth of the Princess’ son. We will be in and out in no time. Maybe even score a few contracts while we’re there”

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“Well let’s go. The faster we’re in the faster we can leave. We still need to get ready for Lord Helms expidition party” Hinata spoke a little agitated, mostly with Seiichi than anyone else.

“Everything will be fine” Seiichi pulled her close and led the rest of the family into the palace

“Ahh! Lord Jigoku, what a pŀėȧsurė to see you. How’s the merchant life treating you?” Asked a Safi lord

“Wondrful, I can’t complian. You should stop by the pavilion some time. We have alittle bit of everything. I’m sure you’ll see something you like” Seiichi replied

The lord eyed Pakura and replied, “Without a doubt my lord, you always have the most elegant treasures.”

Seiichi smiled and gave a slight nod “Well we have people to see, until next time, my lord”

Deeper into the palace, the Jigoku arrived at the great hall. Through the great doors, was a grand Party all in honor of the newest Safi Royal.

“Mingle” said Seiichi

The family splintered off and began to do just that. Many drinks and laughs were had. At a table ȧssigned for the Jigoku, Seiichi sat in peace.

“My lord?” a soft voice called out

“My Lady” Seiichi replied as rose from chaor out of respect

“Please, you don’t have to. Honestly, I don’t know where I would be if you hadn’t arrived in Safi. ”

“You give me too much created, Princess. How’s the boy doing?”

“He’s doing well. And as for payment, if you would come with me” The Princess gestured for Seiichi to follow

Over the year that Seiichi and his family spent building their business. The Princess had a large hand in their growth. Because of this Hinata had been a bit fusturated with Seiichi. When the Princess announced her pregnancy, Hinata was sure it was Seiichi’s and when she finally had the baby and survived, Hinata felt more dejected than ever. She felt that the Princess was a one in a trillion find and that she would never be able to give Seiichi a child, at least not anytime soon.

In truth, a seer had told the princess that she was iinfertle. The Princess then hired Seiichi at one point to gather ingredients for fertility elixir. From that point, the Princess had done everything in her power to ȧssure Seiichi’s help. To many it seemed that the Princess was smitten. Many rumors was snuffed out immediatly by the Prince. Who was just as greatful to Seiichi as his wife was.

They finally payment for Seiichi’s job was a meeting with the court mage. Insignificant some might think. Though Seiichi thought differently. He had an eye for wordly anamolies. and the court mages of the Dark continent were exaclty that, Anamolies shrouded in mystery yet extremly coveted by learned royals. Seiichi want to know why.

“So you say this mage has never been steeped foot in a dungeon and has never been blessed?” Seiichi aske dthe princess

“Yes, my lord. It baffels me as well. My father, the Emperor says that on the day I ascend to the throne is the day I will be privlaged to hear the answers to my questions.”

“I’m sure it would baffle many of the worlds scholars.”

After a few moments of waiting Seiichi was invited inside alone. When Seiichi entered he took a good look at evrything, nothing was exceptional. Even the many spell books on his wall weren’t anything much.  Seiichi acquired and sold many Grimoires of the year. And all of them had one fate, destruction. After a grimiore was read it was rendered useless.

“Lord Jigoku, please sit” a horce voice instructed him.

Finding the source, Seiichi saw a middle aged man with long golden hair and deep green eyes. On his hip was a 12 by 12 in. grimoire.

‘No fuċkɨnġ way’ Seiichi exlaimed in his mind

The court mage power Seiichi and himself a glass of wine before he too took his seat

” The king has informed me of his debt to you. Because of this debt, I am here. But I will only give you five minutes.”

“Haha, you must truely be a rarity. You think yourself unique. but well will see just how rare you actually are”

Seiichi’s words made the mage nervous. attempting to reach for his grimiore, the court mage froze in place.

“Yes, my eyes are faster than your hands. Anyway, how about you tell me how you recieved that book on your hip” Seiichi wore a devilish smirk as the mage began to spin a tale about a great adventure into the depths of Dunham, a ruin 50 miles away from Safi and concidently the location that a Seiichi was ment to travel to in a few days with a Lord Helms.

When Seiichi was finished with the mage, he was complete spent. The last of the chakra in his Karma seal was used altering the memmories of the mage.

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The next day, Seiichi and Orochimaru were walking through the woods hunting boar for the expediition. Bow and arrow in hand the two tracked a sounder.

“What is it you are planning, Seiichii?” asked Orochimaru

” I figured you’d be the first to notice” Seiichi replied with a smile “You always notice, You are a keen man, Orochimaru.”

“Haa, thank you, my lord. But, tell me… What are you planning?” Orochimaru asked once more

“This world holds power, and I intend to seize it. The Gods will face me and I will welcome them with open arms. The laws of this world is intricate, it will attempt to oppress me and I welcome it with open arms. Within the confines of this world, I will become great once more. When my enemies come into my embrace as friends I will squeeze them to death and then consume their bodies.”

Orochimaru look at Seiichi as he spoke.

“Orochimaru, I plan  for us to step back into the fray and seize a weapon like no other. Are you ready my friend?”

“Yes, my lord.”

“Then let us begin our slaughter with this sounder” Seiichi drew back his bow then let lose an arrow.