Across Eternity: Book 5 - Chapter 4 - Sex Stories

Across Eternity: Book 5 - Chapter 4

... you done to be so informed on this?”

Beside him, the healer girl, Nell, and Shannon could not hide their confusion, looking like the ground was buckling under their feet. Paulman and Reynolds were on guard, as though Noah’s explanations were actually an incantation for a curse. Valia had a small smile, always enjoying seeing Noah’s hidden talents.

“I mentioned how I wear this face to appear more charismatic. It is not simply a made-up disguise; it’s the face I once wore long ago, just one of many. For thousands of years, I have been caught in a cycle of death and rebirth, with each new life taking me to a new reality and timeline.” He changed his appearance as he spoke, flashing through numerous faces and surprising everyone.

“In all that time, I’ve accrued lots of life experience. I’ve lived as a soldier, healer, artist, builder, conqueror and liberator, and every other profession you can think of.” He held out his hand and formed illusory items, from tools to weapons.

“What the Profane are doing goes beyond magic and into the realm of what is known as science, a realm I am well versed in, in all its most beneficial and destructive forms. I’ve crossed every line that man is not meant to cross, and that knowledge is now at your disposal.”

“Demon,” Paulman hissed.

“Maybe I am a demon. I would certainly welcome an explanation. But to Uther and Sylphtoria, I am Noah, the Wandering Spirit, and I’m here to help.”

The prince hesitated for a moment, then ...

... exhaled. “Very well. I shall trust in your expertise in good will, and I thank you for any aid you can provide.”

“There is one more thing,” said Noah, holding up a gold knight emblem.

“Where did you get that?” Lupin asked.

“I took it from Leuca Aithorn after besting him and his troops in battle, but he decided I should keep it after everything I accomplished in Sylphtoria, that it would help me. I ask that you honor his wishes and make it official. It’ll be hard to head up this investigation as a bronze-rank knight, and I understand most gold-rank knights received their titles through special recommendations and service, rather than climbing the ranks over time.”

“Who do you think you are to demand such—!”

Lupin raised his hand, silencing Paulman. “Lady Zodiac, is this true?”

“It is. Noah earned the respect and gratitude of Leuca and the rest of Sylphtoria, and before returning to Colbrand, Leuca bequeathed it of his own free will, trusting Noah as worthy to carry it and wield the due authority.”

“I’ve always known Sir Aithorn to be a cold but well-qualified man. To think that you could thaw his frozen heart and earn such favor from him. If that is his judgment, then I will respect it. You may wear that emblem within the city for the sake of your investigation. However, much like your pardon, in order to keep it and officially attain gold-rank status, you must earn it.”

“I will, Your Highness. You have my word.”

That night, Noah, Valia, and Shannon retired ...