2 The House of VEA

VEA encompasses the northern part of Zo-An and the rear guard of the main entrance to the castle. Relatively lush and bountiful region of Zo-An with ample access to the sea. This is where merchants of the whole Kingdom traveled to sell different items. The house of VEA was ruled by Gaia, the Commander of Taurus.

Despite the full support of the Royalties soldier, VEA remains the most defensive and secure house among the four.

Linhardt and his father entered the main gate, and he was very happy with what he saw.

A lot of people with different types of clothing compared to what he is always seeing on Nero Desi.

Armory, Weaponry, Food, or even potions that are useful for adventurers can all be found inside VEA.

From the main gate. they can already see the wonderful view of the Zo-An castle.

Linhardt shivered a bit as he was looking far from the castle. His father asked him if there was anything wrong, but he couldn't explain either what that feeling was and just said that everything was fine.

They both continued their walk, carrying a huge load of fish to be sold, they finally came to a merchant who was usually buying fish from his father.

You got a lot of catch, Alpheus. said the merchant greeting Linhardt's father.

There you are! Why is it everytime I come here, you always change your store location Balti. replied his father to the merchant.

The merchant named Balti, who usually buys fish from Alpheus, noticed that this was the first time he saw Linhardt. he also didn't know that he had a son.

Alpheus invited Balti to talk in private and explained that he was just keeping his son on Nero Desi to keep

While they were busy talking, Linhardt started to remove all the fish from their storage to count how much they would be getting paid.

He got a bit curious about what his father and the merchant were talking about in private, so he peaked a little, but without looking in his direction, He was bumped by a group of men wearing blindfolds.

He didn't know what feeling he suddenly felt. even though the collision with him was just an accident, he still sat down.

His father saw him and quickly came over and asked if he was okay.

he couldn't answer right away because he was looking closely at someone who bumped into him.

The blindfolded man also just stared at him, and the surprise on his face was obvious even though he couldn't see Linhardt's appearance.

When Linhardt looked at his father and saw that he was worried, he immediately responded that he was fine.

his father stood him up and immediately returned the hat he was wearing.

He noticed that the blindfolded men were accompanied by Soldiers wearing the Crest of the House of VEA.

The soldier's Captain yelled at the guys and said they had to act fast and they had a lot more to do in the kingdom.

He noticed the man who bumped into him was smiling as he walked away. and whispered, "keep that secret, don't let yourself get caught."

After the blindfolded men left, Linhardt asked his father why those men were blindfolded. and why they have soldiers with them.

His father explained that those people were dangerous.

They are also one of the zodiacs, and the mark that can be seen on their face is the mark of Leo.

He asked his father why those people were feared. and suddenly, Balti spoke.

They are once powerful Zodiac, and it is not yet known what abilities they have.

But because of them, the stars have cursed us and reduced the germination of the Zodiac.

they used their abilities for evil, and because of that, the Moon and the Stars retaliated against them.

According to the Royalties, their land, Chyros Desi, had an epidemic where their people were gradually blinded. and ever since that Lunar day, No more Zodiac Leo had been born.

but even though they were bad, they were still accepted by the Royalties and admitted into the kingdom to serve.

Even though Linhardt had many questions about the Leos, he tried to put them out of his mind and turned his gaze to his father.

He just told himself that he needed to make the most of this day to go around the land of VEA.

They sold the fish they caught for four Silver Zing, and he hurriedly asked his father to show him around the beautiful places of VEA that he had already been to.

When they arrived at a beautiful fountain, he suddenly heard people shouting and applauding.

He listened to what the people around were saying that the son of the Taurus commander was in town. It goes around to patrol to keep its place safe and orderly.

He was very impressed when he saw the Taurus patrolling the area.

Their Armors with the crest of the House of VEA are very beautiful.

They don't carry weapons because they don't need them in battle.

While he was watching, he noticed that a man who was seriously ill had flown to the general.

he begs to help him or give him some money to buy medicine.

The general dismounted from his horse and approached the man.

Linhardt thought that the general would help him, but he was shocked by what he saw.

the general pushed the man and shouted, Moved Peasant!

Linhardt looked around the area and wondered why no one wanted to help the man.

he also looked at his father, but he just gestured No to him as if there was nothing they could do to help him.

The poor man continued to beg the general, but the general got angry and kicked him in the body.

the poor man vomited blood, and Linhardt didn't like it.

He couldn't stop himself and quickly ran to block the general before he hurt the sick man again.

And who are you? said the general.

Linhardt couldn't answer and was trembling in front of the general.

He asked the general why he had to hurt the poor man just because he was asking for help.

HAHAHA, the general laughed out loud and said, I am the one guarding this place. I can do whatever I want to do.

People like him don't fit in this peaceful land of ​​VEA. he loathed this place.

His father immediately ran too and apologized to the general.

interrupting his patrol, and because of that, The general tried to kick Linhardt's father.

Alpheus knows that he cannot survive a powerful hit by a Taurus, so he accidentally uses his ability to cover himself with water to lessen the impact of the general.

even though Alpheus protected himself, he still took some damage from the kicked of the general.

His arms were broken, and couldn't even lift a finger.

Linhardt, you need to go away. this situation will only get worse if we don't stop right now.

said his father as he tried to endure the pain in his shoulder.

Linhardt was angry at the incident and could not control himself.

it seemed that someone else had controlled his emotions no matter what his father said, he couldn't hear it.

His eyes started to glow as bright as the sun.

kneel before me!

that's the only word that Linhardt let out, and the general couldn't explain what was going on

but he couldn't stop his legs from spontaneously kneeling in front of Linhardt.