Chapter 1075 - An Irresistible Condition
Just as Rhode expected, Erin started investigating his younger sister after their meeting immediately. However, the result of the investigation left Erin increasingly puzzled as she couldn’t even figure out her name, not to mention her true identity. During their first interaction, Rhode’s younger sister didn’t mention her name and Erin neglected it as she was overly shocked (this went to show just how flustered Erin was back then). Thereafter, when Erin thought about it, she felt incredibly depressed. But she later realized that there was something even more depressing.
It seemed like the entire Grandia was unaware of the young lady’s name. The only thing Erin confirmed was that everyone including Marlene and Alice addressed the young lady as ‘Her Majesty’, which surprised Erin greatly. This was because in Dragon Soul Continent, only the dragon soul heirs had the rights to be called ‘His Majesty’ or ‘Her Majesty’. On the other hand, the young lady seemed to accept being called one naturally and didn’t display any signs of discomfort. This left Erin feeling increasingly suspicious of her true identity. She thought that the young lady was actually Rhode who had transformed for whatever reasons. But shortly after, she denied this thought because Rhode and the young lady weren’t anywhere identical apart from their looks, be it personality or aura which were at odds with each other. Besides, in terms of grandeur, the young lady was obviously more powerful than him. In fact, Erin had even suspected whether two Void Dragons actually existed. But she felt like it wasn’t too realistic. After all, based on the historical records, apart from the twin dragons of the Country of Law, there was only one of each dragon soul heir for other countries.
Erin wasn’t aware that her guesses were extremely close to the truth.
Shortly after, she realized that she no longer had the time to ponder over these mysteries because she heard a request that left her head throbbing.
“Did you say the… Astral Telescope?”
Gazing at the smiling young lady, Erin felt her head aching in pain. Of course, Erin knew that this Astral Telescope the young lady mentioned wasn’t referring to the so-called apparatus used to observe the stars. Instead, it was the national treasure currently hidden safely below the Darkness Capital in the underground palace. It was a treasure that was passed down since the establishment of the Country of Darkness. Moreover, Erin also knew that the Astral Telescope contained mysterious powers and knowledge. She didn’t know most of it, but was aware that much formidable black magic utilized by the Darkness Capital’s royal guards was researched and passed on from it. Although Erin expected the young lady to come up with a big task for her, she didn’t anticipate it to involve the national treasure of the Country of Darkness.
“Erm… My apologies. I don’t think it will be that easy, Your Majesty.”
After serious considerations, Erin had decided to address the young lady as ‘Your Majesty’ like Marlene and the rest. Anyway, this young lady was far more superior in strength than her and perhaps even stronger than Ion too. Moreover, since Marlene and Alice were willing to address her this way, it wouldn’t take much of her to do it either. Although Erin was in a mood for gossip when this young lady appeared before her once again, she couldn’t turn her hobby into action this time.
Gazing at the young lady’s smiling face, Erin also smiled in response and gave a difficult expression. Then, she spoke.
“Regarding the compensations… I admit that it is our unshirkable responsibility. As for the Astral Telescope… I’m sorry, Your Majesty. Frankly speaking, I think we will be unable to fulfill your request. Perhaps both sides should take a step back and reconsider an acceptable proposal.”