My Free Will System: Transmigrating Into My Favorite Immersion Game
Chapter 75: Chapter 75: New bodyguard acquired

"King Alaric?" Elias repeated, "What about him?" He asked

The High-luminary walked closer to Elias, "I think the King is in cahoots with the demons," She replied

Elias raised an eyebrow, the High-luminary had just made a bold accusation, "Cahoots with the demons? That is an outrageous accusation, I'm sure you are aware.

The King might be a scummy slob, but I don't think he would be working with demons. I see no way it would benefit him if he did," He said

"I thought so too, that was until he made a statement that made me change my perspective.

I spoke to the king on the day you fought with the mages, and he asked how my journey back was and if it wasn't difficult for us to deal with the demons we encountered,"

Elias shrugged, "And how does that prove he's working with the demons?" He asked

"I never said we encountered demons, and we just arrived then, and we went straight to the arena; there was no way anyone could have briefed him. Do you see now?" She explained

Elias pondered on her revelation, he thought of ways to prove otherwise, but none of them made sense, "If what you're saying is the truth.."

"I would never lie," The High-luminary interrupted him

Elias looked at her, "If what you're saying is the truth, it would explain what has been going on for the past six months.

The oppression of the Flare folk, who make some the strongest warriors, and the lackluster attitude toward leading the kingdom despite its spiraling downwards. It's like he wants to tear apart the kingdom, weaken it." He continued

"Exactly; as to why, I don't know. That man brought everyone in Eldoria together, regardless of species and race; why tear everything apart by working for the demons? What does he stand to gain?" The High-luminary wondered aloud.

"We'll have to replace out," Elias said sternly

"Exactly! We need to replace hard proof that can be shown to the family heads and people of Eldoria or else our accusations would just be labeled as treason," She said

"Fine, I'll try to replace said proof if it exists," Elias said

A smile appeared on the High-luminary's face "Good. In the meantime, the palace is not safe for you, we can't risk anything happening to you. My church and temple are always open to you"

"I'll be fine," Elias declared, "Is that all?"

Margo stepped forward and faced off with Elias, "The High-luminary is offering you protection and a roof over your head, don't be arrogant!" She said

Elias looked at her indifferently, 'How could I forget, Margo? In the original Arcane Days storyline, she was Elias Ashdown's love interest, the main heroine, a girl with divine blood flowing in her veins; they would go on to marry and have kids.

Too bad that storyline is gone, and I'm nothing like the old Elias, I don't plan on settling down with her, at least not just her, but her divine nature would benefit me tremendously,'

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"I said I'll be fine, I can take care of myself, just like I did before you returned." He repeated

Margo gritted her teeth, "You arrogant punk, are you just good-looking?" she pouted before storming back to the High-luminary's side

"He said he'll be fine; we should trust him, the Goddess did, so who are we not to? Just make do to be careful Elias Ashdown," She said to him and Elias nodded in affirmation

"As for your blessings, I will bestow them upon you on the last day of the festival of light," The High-luminary said

Elias bowed slightly, "Thank you High-luminary," He said

The High-luminary giggled childishly, "You don't have to call me High-luminary all the time you know? I have a name, I was someone before I became the High-luminary after all," She said

Margo's ear twitched at the High-luminary's words, "Wha—what?! That's not necessary," she said

"It's okay Margo, It's my decision," She said

"So what is it, your name?" Elias asked

The High-luminary opened her mouth to speak, "Ireleen," the word flowed beautifully out of her rosy lips

"Okay, Ireleen, I'll see you when I see you," Elias said as they walked away.

"This punk," Margo growled

"Oh," Elias turned around, "Can you lend me her?" He asked, pointing to Margo

"Heh?!" Margo exclaimed in shock

"Why If I may ask?" Ireleen asked, her tone was unable to hide her surprise

"I'm going to free the Flares, the right way and I need her strength to do it," He said

"There's no way I'm helping you, the High-luminary won't ag—"

"You can have her since her efforts would be going towards a good cause," Ireleen said

Margo turned to Ireleen, "You can't do that? Why do I have to help him?" She pouted

Somehow, Elias found amusement in her inconvenience, a mischievous smirk appeared on his face,

"You know what? You're right, Ireleen. The palace will be dangerous for me, but I have no plans to leave because I need to replace a way to prove King Alaric is affiliated with demons.

I will need a bodyguard to watch over me and make sure I don't get hurt. Margo here would be an excellent bodyguard, I can just tell that she's capable," He said

"Liar!!" Margo pointed at him, "You fought off a dragon and won, you don't need my protection. As if the High-luminary would agr—"

"Okay, from now on Margo will personally look out for you," Ireleen declared, "Mathias here is enough protection for me," she added

"Wahh, don't I have a say in this?"She complained, shedding exaggerated crocodile tears

"Thank you, Ireleen. I appreciate your kind gesture," Elias said as he tipped his head slightly

Imaya folded her hands in defiance "There's no way I'm following this punk to the palace much less become his bodyguard," she said, as she pouted

"I ended up following him to the palace and becoming his bodyguard," Margo sighed as Elias approached his room door,

Elias flung his door open, "Welcome to your new room," He said

Margo's eyes widened as she saw his luxurious chamber, "All this for me? Maybe you aren't so bad after all," she said as she flew onto the bed

"You seem to be mistaken, we are going to be sharing this room. I'll sleep on the bed and you can sort yourself out," He said

"I spoke too soon, you're terrible," Margo deadpanned