Chapter 177: Legram

Giliath demands your power stones!

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Some moments later, the sun was now starting to set. The final rays of the sun for the day successfully pierced through the fog, allowing the citizens to enjoy a nice view of the city as they continued about their daily work. In the distance on Ebel Lake, the fog lifted enough to where one could see a giant medieval-like castle with a long and windy path that crisscrossed upward. If one wasn't careful enough, they could easily tumble off the side of this pathway.

This castle stood against the tolls of time for being such an ancient structure, as it had stood for well over two centuries. It served as the main headquarters for the Eisenritter when they were in operation during the War of the Lions when Emperor Dreichels was alive and aiming for the throne.

And now, over two hundred years later, this ancient castle still stood in its place to this day. While no longer occupied, the citizens of Legram treat it as a natural wonder. The Arseid school also tries to maintain it.

The only thing that Legram's citizens wasn't aware of was that the Eisenritter of the past still continued its operations to this day, but under a different identity, the Stahlritter, whose group was operating in the shadows alongside Ouroboros. Lianne Sandlot, it's leader, was sought to have been dead, having perished during the War of the Lions while protecting Emperor Dreichels, but she has been alive and kicking, despite having thrown her name out.

Four of the seven Divine Knights played an active role in that war. Lianne successfully procured Argreion with the guidance of Roselia prior to the war. If she didn't already have her link with Argreion then, Lianne would have perished after succumbing to her mortal wounds during the war.

After all, for those who are in possession of the Divine Knights all share one similar trait. They become an immortal. Even if they succumb to death, they would revive after a certain amount of time passes. It took the phrase until death to us part quite literally. Such is the reason why Lianne was able to live for the last two centuries in secret.

But now she no longer holds this place in much regard, considering it was where her previous name held importance. She did not visit Lohengrin Castle much either. In fact, apart from the castle, in the city itself stood bronze statues of the Eisenritter, which included Lianne when she still was alive.

And on that matter, if Naoto successfully passed the trial of the Vermillion Knight, he too, would be given such a privilege of becoming an immortal.

With that note concluded, two figures could be could now be seen making their way off Ebel Highway, walking toward the entrance of Legram It was now clear enough to where they could actually see most of the city. On top of it being home to the Arseid Family, the city's structure was built entirely on a very large hill.

The entrance gate to where these two figures arrived was placed at the bottom of said hill. Only by making their way upward to the very top would one arrive at the Arseid Mansion. Along the way to the left was the Arseid Dojo. Aside from those two places of interest, Legram also allowed Bracers to do quests on the citizens' behalf.

The Bracer Guild Shutdown has yet to happen, so the Bracer Guild was quite thriving here. Escort requests were especially popular considering how frequent the fog was.

"So this is Legram huh?", A violet haired boy said, who currently had his cloaked donned.

"Yes. Today is most fortuitous. It isn't often we get such clear days like this. The summer heat is cooling off too, so we are about to enter another period of intense fog.", A blue haired girl said with a large two-handed sword over her back.

Laura was still a girl. She had the strength to wield it, but Laura was a child, she wasn't tall enough to wield it over her waist. My rapier was much smaller, so I didn't have to worry about such an issue.

However, with the sword over her back, it just made Laura that much more domineering in appearance.

As the two of us walked into Legram, it didn't take long before the two of us to spot a figure not too far away, who seemed to be patiently waiting near the entrance. This figure was quite aged, donning a butler uniform.

"It seems your excursion went well today, Young Missus.", The butler said, greeting the two of us with a bow. "I take it you've met a new friend too.", The butler continued to say as he looked my way, only to immediately spot a sword at my waist. "We don't get travelling swordsmen too often. You look a bit a bit young to be a Bracer too.", The butler said, observing me a bit.

Hearing that, Laura scratched her cheek a bit.

"You didn't have to come out to welcome me, Klaus.", Laura said, feeling a bit embarrassed. She then looked my way. "As for who this boy is, I helped him find the pathway to Legram. He is an acquaintance of Father.", Laura said, speaking in a more serious tone.

"Are you certain of this, Young Missus?", The butler asked seriously, only to get another look of me.

"Haha, this ought to be enough to prove who I am, right?" I asked while letting out a laugh. I then brought out an emblem of sorts. Thankfully with wearing the cloak, it made it a lot easier to access my Inventory.

I tossed the emblem the butler's way, who began to scrutinize it. It depicted a fancy Phoenix rising up into the skies on it. The atmosphere around the butler turned serious as he continued to look at it, while also sporting a frown.

"Is something wrong, Klaus?", Laura asked, becoming a bit a bit worried. Yet seeing her butler suddenly bow again, at my way specifically, Laura became surprised.

"I didn't think this would ever come to be in my possession l. I do apologize if my actions just now had offended you, Your Excellency.", The butler said, greeting me in a polite tone.

"Haha, it is of no issue. I figured this would be the fastest way of doing this.", I said, with a smile.

"Your Excellency?", Laura said, only to stare at me in surprise.

"Mmm. I was informed if I am to ever come into possession of this emblem, I am to take you directly to Master.", The butler who Laura called Klaus, said.

"...Who did you say you were again?", Laura asked, still in doubt as she looked my way.

"I told you, didn't I? I am Duke Phoenix.", I simply retorted Laura as I caught her staring at me.

"Hah?", Laura retorted back, letting her eyes turn wide. Yet before the three of us could continue our conversation, we soon heard the door to the Bracer Guild open not too far away. At the same time, our gazes shifted, only to see s blonde haired man walk out of the Guild as he let out a laugh.

"Haha. Thanks again, Miles. It seems the fog lifted for the day, so I'll take this rare occurrence to do a bit of night time training in--?", The blonde haired man began to say, only to get distracted by the three of us. He immediately spotted the blue haired girl and the butler, but became surprised seeing a violet haired boy beside them.

"Well if it isn't the Arseid brat. Seems you just got done with training for the day. Whose the kid beside you?", The blonde haired man asked as he looked my way.

'Isn't this Toval? I thought it wouldn't be another half a year until he became a Bracer...?', I said, musing to myself seeing Toval here coming out of the Bracer Guild to come greet us. His appearance at least eased the atmosphere a bit with his easygoing attitude

"You seem to be a Bracer here. I have some business with Laura's father you see. Still, mind if I use the branch phone for a second? I have a rather urgent call to make.", I said, which distracted the three.

Since I was planning to stay in Legram for some time, I figured it would be best to notify Shera and the others to not look for me. I know I notified my family and all that, but I am not sure if Grancel's branch had issued any quests for my disappearance.

"Uhh....sure?", Toval said, looking my way with doubt in his eyes as he turned back and looked at the Bracer Guild.

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[Insert picture of your boy Toval Randonneur here]

[Insert picture of Guild Receptionist Miles here,]

[Insert picture picture of Butler Klaus here]

Toval doesn't join the Bracer Guild until S1200, he finished his missions with Ein early and joined the Bracer Guild soon after, and in Erebonia I made his entry point Legram instead of other points of interest like Alster.