
A new piece of information was obtained by Lorcan. A subordinate brought this information after returning from another region that was outside the Emilian empire. His information contained the news of the existence of Egran who was once a court physician who was sentenced to death by Lorcan.
“Is Egran really alive? Where was he all this time and what did he do?” Lorcan's facial complexion was extremely serious. Moreover, Egran is a dangerous fugitive who has been hunted for years.
“Based on the info, someone saw Egran last time in the western part of the abandoned region of the Ravin kingdom. He's moving under an organization called Galston. The informant also learned that Egran was the leader of this organization. As for more information, Galston has wreaked havoc in a number of areas. They sent illegal drugs to forcibly seize the settlement of the population. Already many people have died, but strangely no point of existence is found in the organization's actual hiding,” explained Jason.
It's really bad. Lorcan was late to learn the truth about Egran's life. Now the man appears threatening the peace and tranquility of this country. Recalling how ruthless Egran was in the past made Lorcan uneasy. He fears his people will become victims again of Egran's behavior.
“It turns out so, he's moving behind the shadow of the organization he founded. Was the plague that had befallen Emilian his work? Yeah, I think he does have something to do with this.”
Jason's anxious. He clearly knew about the background of why Egran could be sentenced to death by Lorcan.
“What should we do now, Your Majesty? Maybe he's preparing revenge to destroy Emilian. He has moved to divide the peace of other regions. It is likely that soon he will come to Emilian to be the main object of his unreasonable research,” said Jason.
Lorcan thought hard. His body slowly he leaned back while stretching a little full head. It was clear in his memory how he had only learned of Egran's cruelty first. Though Egran was one of the subordinates he trusted the most, but his trust was reciprocated by actions that could potentially eliminate Emilian.
“In the past he was obsessed with creating humans with superpowers and other research that led to many deaths. The news of people disappearing is increasing. After investigation, apparently he was the mastermind behind the disappearance of those people. I also saw human corpses lying in terrible conditions due to the research. After I was sentenced to death, he also escaped from the supervision of knights and ended up disappearing until today.”
Lorcan re-enforced his body.
“Whatever happens, the man must not get into Emilian. Please immediately notify the entire knight to tighten guard at the main entrance of the palace and the border area. I have a bad feeling about this,” Lorcan continued giving orders.
“Good, Your Majesty. I'll soon do as you command.”
Jason hurriedly walked out of Lorcan's room. Jason was in endless worry. Maybe if the people found out that Egran was still alive, they wouldn't be able to live in peace either.
“While time may I have to keep it a secret. Do not let the people know the fact that Egran is still alive and roaming freely out there. He had to be caught before I got into Emilian and then caused a similar mess back. Not even Andressa should know about this problem.”
***
The ground looked barren and as if there was no life in this region. Whether it was located where this region was, no one knew. However, the incense caught the sense of hearing the soft sound of human screams. Although there is no life in the area, there is still activity from a group of people who are suspected to be part of the Galston organization.
“Mr Egran, we have brought a few more people. They're all bums, so no one's gonna look for them even if they disappear once.”
Egran's subordinates brought about over ten people in front of Egran. They were taken from various nearby regions to serve as guinea pigs.
“Good, Master!”
Around Egran at that time there were several human bodies lying on the ground in terrible conditions. Again and again he failed to do the experiment a number of times. He had concocted various types of liquids, but it was useless.
“Master, I want to report!” A subordinate of his came before him about to report the results of the monitoring in the Emilian empire.
“What do you want to report?” Egran did not stare at his subordinates, his hands did not stop compounding the new liquid.
“Emperor Emilian has known our gestures. He also just found out that you're alive and leading Galston's organization. Now the Emilian territory tightened its guard. It will be very difficult to sneak in there again.”
Egran paused his activities for a moment when he heard the report.
“So, he already knows? Yeah, it doesn't matter to me they're tightening the guard. After all I can still enter using my strength. You better not hang around Emilian for a while. They will quickly find out if you are desperate to do a mission there. Understand?”
“Good, Sir! Then how do we supply the medicines to the Emilian region? Demand is growing, it is impossible for us to stop just like that.”
“Don't worry about that. I'll go there myself and bring the drugs. There's a new medicine I want to share, just think of it as a gift to Lorcan. Hopefully he likes it.”
A wicked smile was flashed on Egran's lips. I don't know what else the foul plan is this time, no one knows. Maybe Lorcan and Andressa will get in trouble again.
***
Two days before the engagement ceremony was held, the palace residents were busy with decorating the main hall and preparing all kinds of necessities for the engagement party of Andressa and Egran later. The whole community is also looking forward to this happy day.
“Wah, I can't wait to see the viscountess wearing a beautiful dress. She must be getting more beautiful.”
“Yes, let alone the emperor ordering her dress directly from the best stylist in the empire. I heard the price is fantastic.”
“Yeah, is that true? I want to see it directly. The emperor and viscountess would definitely appear perfect. They both are very compatible!”
“True, I agree. There was no woman more suited to being juxtaposed with emperors than viscountess. After all he was the savior of the emperor, no wonder why the emperor fell in love with him. Hopefully the show runs smoothly and there are no distractions like the one that has always happened during this time.”
That was the talk of the people at the time. They are looking forward to it and fully support their relationship. No wonder why it now appears there are many people helping the emperor tighten guard around so that his show can run smoothly according to the wishes of many people.