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Apart from some estates, in Freya's line of sight, a large building stood tall in the distance. At that moment, the building was brightly lit, and through the transparent windows, she could vaguely see some small figures dressed in black robes moving about in the corridors, suggesting it was something akin to a school.
Just as Freya was trying to get a better look at the overall structure of the building, the convoy they were in came to a stop.
"Everyone, we have arrived. Welcome to Chabrol's Moonlit Manor," Deng Liwei said loudly, pointing to the ordinary estate behind them.
As he spoke, the manor's large gate slowly opened, and three individuals dressed in servant attire walked out from inside.
Upon seeing Deng Liwei, they immediately bowed respectfully.
"If you have any needs during your stay, just let them know," Deng Liwei added, pulling on the reins. "I have some matters to attend to and won't be able to host everyone."
"Alright, thank you!" Baron nodded with a smile, clearly satisfied with the arrangements made by the Shabrol Family.
"Then see you tomorrow!" Deng Liwei glanced at Freya with a smile before turning his horse around.
"See you tomorrow."
Soon, Deng Liwei's figure quickly disappeared at the end of the street as Baron withdrew his gaze.
The carriage slowly entered the estate. Most people dismounted while four guards remained to drive the carriage. A few more servants came out to take over the horses from everyone.
Freya handed her reins to a nearby servant. The sound of her hunting boots clicking against the marble floor echoed as she looked around curiously.
The novelty of this city made her feel like she could hardly stop exploring.
Although this estate in Chabrol seemed ordinary, the luxury of having marble flooring revealed the Shabrol Family's wealth.
She wanted to look around but knew it was already quite late and would have to wait until tomorrow.
Freya nodded knowingly; she understood the reasoning, but she still felt a bit unhappy.
Deng Liwei, who arrived later, seemed to sense her thoughts and smiled apologetically, saying, "Sorry everyone, well... it's getting late now. I'll take you to the family estate for a short rest, and tomorrow I'll help you with the departure procedures. I believe we can complete everything by the third day at the latest."
"It's fine, we're not in a hurry as long as everything is handled properly," Baron replied with a smile.
Hearing that Baron was not concerned, Deng Liwei smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding. Please follow me."
"Alright." Baron nodded and waved to the convoy behind.
The carriage moved slowly. Under Deng Liwei's guidance, after turning through several wide streets and a large circular plaza, they finally entered a quieter street.
Looking around at the buildings, it was clear that this street was an area where relatively wealthy commoners lived. Occasionally, a few ordinary people dressed in simple clothes passed by the convoy without showing any particular expressions.
The light was gradually fading. On both sides of the street, wooden posts were erected at intervals, each topped with a fist-sized white orb that emitted a faint White Light, illuminating the surroundings.
This lamp-like object surprised Freya; after all, this world was still in an era of cold weapons and did not have such high-tech inventions.
"What is that? A luminous pearl?" she asked Deng Liwei, pointing at the glowing orb ahead.
"Oh, that's a White Light Stone from the deep sea. It emits light at night and is a relatively common underwater mineral," Deng Liwei explained patiently.
"Deep sea? This must have been traded from the Sea Tribe?"
"Yes. The Sea Tribe has many strange items besides these glowing stones. If you have time, you might want to explore; you could find unexpected treasures," Deng Liwei said with a smile while looking at the curious girl. If he hadn't witnessed her strength during that encounter, it would have been hard to imagine such a young and beautiful girl possessing such power.
'So many bandits were dealt with in less than five minutes... Such strength is probably something even the strongest warrior in the family would find difficult to achieve,' Deng Liwei thought to himself.
Unaware of Deng Liwei's thoughts, Freya continued to look around with curiosity.
There were not many pedestrians on this street now; in the empty spaces, only the sounds of hooves and wheels echoed.
After explaining everything, Baron walked over to Freya's side. Along the way, he noticed his daughter's strong curiosity and spoke gently.
"We will stay here for at least three days. There’s nothing planned for tomorrow, so you can wander around this area. Although we have left Byron, there is still a long way to go, so try not to attract too much attention."
"Okay, I understand, Father." With her father's approval, Freya nodded.
Dinner was held at the estate. Arriving in a new place lifted everyone's spirits slightly. After dinner, some suggested going to a tavern in the city for drinks.
Baron had no intention of refusing this suggestion, as the security in Baydarqir City was relatively good; even at night, there was usually not much danger. A little relaxation wouldn’t hurt.
However, the idea of going to the tavern did not appeal much to Freya, so after dinner, she returned to her assigned accommodation.
During these days of fleeing, she hadn’t had time to clean herself properly; most of the time it was just a quick wash of her face. Now that she was in a stable location, she immediately planned to take a bath.
Unlike the former Green Castle, here bathing did not involve servants bringing a tub to her bedroom; instead, there was a dedicated bathing room.
After asking a servant for some toiletries she needed, she headed alone to the guest bathing area.
Gently closing the door behind her, as she removed her clothes, a small wooden box about the length of a finger fell out.
"Eh?" Bending down to pick up the box, Freya opened it to find a single pair of Ice Blue Crystal Earrings inside.
Upon closer inspection, she suddenly remembered that these earrings were found on Philip during their search. With so much happening at that time, she had forgotten about them since they had been tucked away at her waist.
As she submerged her body into the warm water, the fatigue seemed to slowly dissolve within it.
Casually wiping her body down, Freya found a comfortable position and lay back in the tub, playing with the earrings in her hand.
The sparkling ice blue color reflected in her eyes; they were beautiful yet ordinary.
Although the Earrings were found on Philip, she still hadn't discovered anything particularly special about them.
"Could this be a token with a special meaning?" Freya speculated lightly.
As she gently rotated the White Light Stone above her head, she accidentally caught a glimpse of a few letters faintly flashing inside the Crystal Earring, but they disappeared in an instant.
"Hmm?" As she turned it again, the letters reappeared.
"sraka?" She furrowed her brow, trying to decipher the letters. "What does this mean?"
The seemingly meaningless combination of letters puzzled her, as there was no corresponding word in Byron Language that matched her imagination.
"Could it be a language from another country?" The vague speculation left her confused, and she shook her head slightly. "I'll just wait until later."
She wasn't in the habit of wearing Earrings, so she placed the item back into its original box.
Slowly closing her eyes, she felt the warm water enveloping her entire body, giving her a sense of security.
But what she didn't know was that shortly after she placed the Crystal Earring back in the box, a surge of Ice Blue Light quietly blossomed and then vanished in an instant.
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