For the next nine days, Nathan was occupied with all kinds of matters. He first had to visit his own disciple, Iris, at Frexia Academy.
Then, there was also the matter of domain development, which would require a lot of materials later.
Flora was accustomed to this type of work, so she was the one leading the project. Selena had a talent for management, so she helped while gaining some experience in that field.
Sera chose to return to the Holy Kingdom for the time being. Her main reason was the duality. Because this was a path no one had ever walked before, she wanted to get some advice from her teacher.
After losing, Alavenya took her time to develop her new abilities, which would grant her the ability to keep up with Nathan in the future.
On the other hand, Evelyn brought Bella and Revon to the front line, hunting down the elite class alien.
With the people getting busy, time flew by so quickly. Without realizing it, nine days had passed.
Nathan had imposed two deadlines on Evelyn. The first one was nine days. She had to return and accompany him to meet Rena for the ship inspection. The second one was three weeks. This was the time they scheduled to leave the continent.
Now that nine days had passed, Nathan asked Evelyn to accompany him to the Ivorial family.
"This is an honor. To think that the Magic Empress will be visiting my humble home." Rena lowered her head politely, greeting Evelyn.
"Hmm?" Nathan and Evelyn exchanged looks. Although they had stopped hiding, Evelyn didnât proactively reveal her existence. The only one who knew that fact other than their group was Commander Mattheus.
"How did you know..." Nathan blinked his eyes a few times.
"Isnât it weird if I donât know?" Rena smiled wryly.
Nathan didnât say anything, as if wanting to know the source of her information.
Rena chuckled first before extending her hand inside, as if telling them they should enter first.
Ultimately, the two followed her as Rena revealed, "Getting information about you is hard. However, this has been brought up in the Liaystian Kingdomâs court.
"Since you are supposed to visit me today, His Majesty also wants me to pass on a message for you, Nathan.
"Right now, the Liaystian Kingdom suspects you of having an innate ability."
"Innate ability? What is that?" Nathanâs heart skipped a beat when he heard the suspicion. He wondered where that had come from.
"You donât have to play dumb. Although you donât openly use it, a lot of traces have been left behind." Rena chuckled. "Besides, you are growing at a speed no one has seen before. Thatâs just like the Magic Empress when she was young.
"However, unlike the Magic Empress, the people around you also grew at such speed. If we add your beasts, itâs weird if we donât arrive at that conclusion."
"..." Nathan didnât want to reveal it, but it looked like it was useless to hide it any longer. The king must have expected it to a certain degree.
At the same time, Evelyn came closer to him before whispering, "Sorry... this might be my fault. I proudly declared my new name to that person... They might reach that conclusion because of that reason."
âSeriously?â Nathan was speechless. âDoes this mean the information wonât leak if that commander didnât reach the battlefield? No, it would have been found out.
âAfter all, Evelyn and the others made their appearance in the city. Vice Commander Roodie should have reported it, and sooner or later, they would find out about it.
âIn the end, changing her family name was my choice. If it were in the past, I might be in huge trouble, but I guess itâs fine now.
âEvelyn and Dragon King will definitely support me directly. Sage Leyfon might do the same because of Selena. Besides, weâre about to leave for another continent soon.
âBy the time we return, Iâm expecting my strength to reach the arcane level. At that time, I might not be strong enough to challenge a world class summoner, but I can survive to a certain extent.
âBesides, Duke Coline, Duke Sullivan, and the Pope wonât do anything to me because of our relationship.
âIn the Muivell Kingdom alone, it means there will only be three world class summoners that can harm me. The only problem is the Liaystian Kingdom.
âBut if the Liaystian Kingdom is moving directly to capture me or take advantage of me, I have enough strength to protect myself.
âLast but not least, I still remember the message my master passed on to me from Elysion Aquamoon. If I were in trouble, I could go to him.
âThe Pope directly told me that if I were to grow, the conflict would happen whether I like it or not. I will be isolated. In that case, thereâs no problem if I join hands with Elysion Aquamoon. Although I donât know the price, even the Liaystian Kingdom wonât dare to make a move.â
Nathan deemed it useless to hide it any longer. It was better to get some information from her instead.
"As expected of you, Aunt. I canât really hide things for so long." Nathan sighed. "So, is the king planning to do anything?"
Just hearing Nathan call her âAuntâ alone was enough for her. As long as he recognized her as family, there shouldnât be any harm. Besides, Nathan called the ruler âkingâ instead of âHis Majesty,â showing his intention of staying away from politics.
"Nothing. His Majesty doesnât plan to do anything to you, but I guess heâs pretty happy. Everyone knows the value of innate ability. And his daughter is your wife, do you think he wonât be happy? Except youâre using this as a reason to play around with my nephew..."
"..." Nathan smiled in defeat. "I love women and admire beauty, but Iâd rather not be close to someone if I donât have the intention to see it through."
Rena smiled. "See? Thereâs no problem then."
Nathan scratched the back of her head. It looked like she revealed that information as if she knew this would happen.
Evelyn, on the other hand, couldnât help but ask, "Sorry, but... Whatâs with this Magic Empress thing?"