Ariella stretched as she sat up, giving a large yawn. The bed she had in the Palace was comfortable, but she still missed her small, cozy room is Kios. She idly wondered how long Azix would want to remain in Kou, she was enjoying her time here, absorbing the culture and taking the time to see the gorgeous landscapes. Moving over to the small desk near the door of the quarters she shared with Azix, she noticed a small envelope on top of it. Her name was written in flowing script across the front and when she picked it up, she saw the royal seal on the back. She frowned, wondering what Yoshiro could be contacting her about. Sliding her finger under the flap, she cracked open the wax seal and pulled the parchment from inside, unfolding it so she could read the message inside.
Magi Ariella,
I am sure you are busy with the arrival of Azix and Ayero, however, I beseech you for help. There has been an attack on a village near the capital. This village provided much of our lumber for construction projects but after several days with no word from them, a messenger was sent to see what the delay was. What they discovered was carnage and death. I know you are not here on official business, but I was wondering if you would be willing to investigate and see if there is anything you can do for the survivors of the village. I know in the conflict between Reim and Kou, you often helped to heal the soldiers after battle. Anything you could do would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Emperor Yoshiro
Ari rested the note back on the desk, a frown still dancing across her face. Her mind chased through the possibilities of who could have attacked the village, knowing there were several groups of people in the country unhappy with Yoshiro taking over as Emperor. Perhaps they had decided to show this by attack innocents? Another possibility was the Contractor, the enigmatic Magi known for being involved when there were instances of great carnage or conflict. She would have to go have a peek to gather information before she drew any conclusions, though.
With a sigh, she prepared for the journey. She had been provided a plethora of clothing in typical Kou styling so she could better blend in. She had also been shown how to use powders and makeup to cover her complexion, the deep olive tone of her skin a dead giveaway that she was not a Kou native. It took a great deal of time to lighten her skin tone and get dressed, but she had been practicing quite a bit and soon she was ready. She scribbled out a note for Azix and laid it on top of the note Yoshiro had left for her so he would know where she went and why before grabbing her magic carpet and heading out of the Palace. She shook out the carpet and fed a small bit of magoi into the magic tool before she was in the air and flying towards her destination.
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Magi Ariella,
I am sure you are busy with the arrival of Azix and Ayero, however, I beseech you for help. There has been an attack on a village near the capital. This village provided much of our lumber for construction projects but after several days with no word from them, a messenger was sent to see what the delay was. What they discovered was carnage and death. I know you are not here on official business, but I was wondering if you would be willing to investigate and see if there is anything you can do for the survivors of the village. I know in the conflict between Reim and Kou, you often helped to heal the soldiers after battle. Anything you could do would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks,
Emperor Yoshiro
Ari rested the note back on the desk, a frown still dancing across her face. Her mind chased through the possibilities of who could have attacked the village, knowing there were several groups of people in the country unhappy with Yoshiro taking over as Emperor. Perhaps they had decided to show this by attack innocents? Another possibility was the Contractor, the enigmatic Magi known for being involved when there were instances of great carnage or conflict. She would have to go have a peek to gather information before she drew any conclusions, though.
With a sigh, she prepared for the journey. She had been provided a plethora of clothing in typical Kou styling so she could better blend in. She had also been shown how to use powders and makeup to cover her complexion, the deep olive tone of her skin a dead giveaway that she was not a Kou native. It took a great deal of time to lighten her skin tone and get dressed, but she had been practicing quite a bit and soon she was ready. She scribbled out a note for Azix and laid it on top of the note Yoshiro had left for her so he would know where she went and why before grabbing her magic carpet and heading out of the Palace. She shook out the carpet and fed a small bit of magoi into the magic tool before she was in the air and flying towards her destination.
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