After a while, the group of five (including the King's bodyguard) reached the central tower, which was quite smaller and leaner compared to the others.
Like the other towers, which have training grounds of various levels on different floors, this building also had different levels inside.
The only problem is that the tower cannot always stay open. Hence, once Vesyrn and Izora enter the tower of time/ancient time chamber, unless they were out, no one else can enter. Of course, the King can forcefully pull them out using his blood at any time. So, in times of crisis, he will be helpful once again.
Anyways, as the group stood before the entrance, the King proceeded to walk toward a handprint on the left side of the door. He then smeared the handprint with his blood and inserted his soul energy.
The door was opened and a portal appeared in everyone's sight. Izora looked at Azzy, "How about you consider your decision for one last time? It's not like we will get an opportunity to experience such things again."
Azzy shook his head, rejecting her idea of tagging along with them for the training, "I'm only 14, mom. There's no need to be in a hurry to raise my strength."
"How about I stay with you?" Izora doesn't want to leave her son, alone, but Azzy made her understand that Vesyrn will get lonely. Not to mention, it is important for her to enter the legendary realm for his plan to work.
After convincing her that he won't be alone with Oakley staying with him, Azzy said goodbye to his parents as they entered the tower and the King sealed the entrance, setting the time for exactly 30 days.
Once the job is over, King Lucas looked at the teenager and said, "Azrael, the chamber will be opened again on December 27th. Until then, you are free to stay at Camelot as our royal guest."
However, Azzy had different plans. He replied, "I apologize, King Pendragon. I will have to return to the clan. I will visit on the 25th or 26th if you don't mind."
Lucas didn't know much about the kid before him and neither was he interested in a brat as the latter was of no use to the kingdom in any way. Hence, he readily nodded and said that he understands.
Soon, Azzy and Lucas Pendragon returned to the outside world before the former left the kingdom using the portal point without bothering to wait for the princess to wake up and say goodbye to her. Maybe, he was still displeased by her prank, or maybe, he didn't just think about her and left.
Anyways, after teleporting to the Freyles nation's Graena city, he proceeded to travel toward the northernmost mountain range. Upon reaching the spot, he took out a metal card (made of bronze) with the symbol of a skull on top of it.
After a few tries, he managed to find the exact place where the entrance door is located and entered the clan village.
Knowing that Oakley is at the Night clan, Azzy directly went to their clan compound instead of reporting to the monarch (Qridus Garcia).
He was expecting to meet Oakley at the house. However, to his surprise, he found out that his grandpa already left the clan. Azzy doesn't have to know the reason behind his departure. He could guess it.
Being angry at Avia, without wasting any moment, he strode off the streets of the clan village, reaching the foot of the violet pavilion. He then started climbing at his maximum speed. The gravity staircase couldn't halt his movements even for a second.
Upon reaching the top, he went toward the judgment hall while ignoring the gazes of the passersby.
Meanwhile, inside the building, Avia was busy hearing the witness statement. Everyone else was silently watching it.
All of a sudden, the door of the building opened with great force and Azzy stormed inside, taking everyone including Avia by surprise.
She furrowed her brows, "Young master Azrael?"
Azzy walked at a brisk pace, reaching the center of the judgment hall very quickly. He then said with a cold-looking expression, "Elder Night, I need to speak to you for a minute."
Judging by the way he interrupted the court proceedings, Avia guessed the reason. However, she didn't want to appear weak in front of her subordinates either.
Hence, she didn't bother to act polite and scolded him in return, "First, Prince Velez, and now, you. Do the members of the Garcia family look down on Judgment hall or something? Can't you see that I'm in the middle of proceedings? Wait there until the court break."
Azzy was slightly taken aback like everyone else but he was too much in a hurry to think about anything else. He confronted her right away in everyone's presence, "Why did you kick out my grandpa?"
In an instant, several pairs of eyes fell on Avia, who felt rage because of the accusation.
Instead of giving him a proper answer to clear the misunderstanding, she coldly replied followed by a warning, "First of all, you disturbed the proceedings of the court and refuse to stay aside even after the warning.
Secondly, Oakley Night isn't your grandpa. He is only your guardian until you are 8. Now that your parents woke up from the coma, he no longer held any duties toward you.
Thirdly, Oakley Night is a member of the Night clan and my biological father. Whatever happened between us has nothing to do with you or the Garcia family. Even the monarch didn't have the right to interfere in our family matters.
And finally, I didn't kick him out of the clan. He left on his own. Where he went was no concern to me. Now that I have answered your question, see yourself out.
Considering this is the first time you made a mistake and you are still a minor, the judgment hall will let it go. The next time you do this again, I will take it as an offense against the judgment hall."
The pairs of eyes shifted toward Azzy, waiting for his reply. They were quite nervous at the moment.
On one side, there's Avia, who only shows obedience in front of Qridus, and on other times, she acts the same as she earlier did with Azzy whether it is Velez or any other pavilion master.
And on the other side, there's Azzy, the former clan heir who did something that wasn't possible for Qridus as soon as he returned to the clan. He brought Vesyrn and Izora from the coma.
It is not a secret that Qridus love his direct descendants so much that he wouldn't hesitate to destroy the countries for them. In the past, he exactly did that. That's why people think twice before messing with them on purpose.
So, what was going to happen, now? The spectators (officials of judgment hall) couldn't help but wonder.
Meanwhile, Azzy stared at his former master for a few seconds and thought that this was probably the first time the older Avia spoke to him in such a hostile manner.
What might be the reason?
Maybe, it is because he was no longer the clan heir in the past and she thinks that Vesyrn will lose the upcoming battle? Or is it because she was bitter with the fact that he defeated her and no longer treated her as a master? Or maybe, it is both.
Azzy suddenly remembered the words his ancestor spoke to him on their first meeting. In this world of Arcana Masters, Authority and Strength are two sides of the same coin.
He didn't try to understand the meaning behind that line, back then. But now, he felt like he can understand it.
Whether it is people with authority but no real strength or people with strength but without authority, either of them will not earn the respect they desire.
Perhaps, in Avia's eyes, Azzy was seen as some sort of rebel as he has extraordinary power but no real position.
Or atleast, that's what he thought at the moment.
Taking a deep breath, Azzy then spoke to the judge, "Elder Night, you have your reasons to never forgive your father and that's your choice, but that doesn't give you the right to say that he is nothing to me. My relationship with Grandpa Oakley depends on my choice.
And his happiness is more important to me than anything else. Anyways, since I have no reason to live here anymore. I'll be leaving the clan. If you have the time, do inform Lord Qridus."
"You… Stop right there." Avia abruptly rose to her feet in shock as Azzy turned around to walk away without bothering to listen to her.
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