Life Drain System

Chapter 200 - Was I Wrong?

    As Victoria approaches, she hears him asking her friend Blake out on a date, from which she does not want to interrupt as she feels it would only make her feel guilty. So she walks to about a few meters from where they are standing and lays down on the grass, while propping up her back with her arms. It is then that she just listens and waits until they finish talking while looking at the sky, the clouds floating across the ocean like atmosphere. 

    Looking up at the clouds that seem to look like they are putting on a show of their own, albeit slow but still a show none the less. Watching as the interesting creature shaped clouds move around living their lives, while there are some that look like plants and otherwise.

    Seeing all of this causes her to wonder. 'Are they alive? These clouds each move at their own pace, and not following any particular wind direction, but their own will. The clouds here are beyond interesting. The emperor should be able to answer my questions, but is it really right for me to ask such mundane questions of him?'

    "Pft, what am I thinking, it should be fine, and besides, it seems those two are almost done." Lady Victoria mutters under her breath while near seamlessly multi tasking. Not that such tasks are difficult to multi task such as thinking two separate things at the same time. Either way, she sits up, and pushing up her body, she swiftly stands up.

    Walking over, she hears them saying their fare wells to each other, and says. "Wait, Yueliang, Blake, there is something that we must discuss."

    The two turn their heads to face her, and Yueliang asks what is on both of their minds. "What is is? Is something the matter?"

    Victoria swiftly answers with a down trodden expression. "One of our people seems suspicious, and while it feels terrible to say or even think this. I am starting to wonder if the latest invasion was due to one of our own people. The only reason that I even dare to mention such a serious accusation is because one of the other high orcs said something that really makes me feel that there is something suspicious about him."

    Hearing this, Yueliang asks. "Are you sure that we should be suspicious of one of our friends, just because of something that they said in passing? What could be so incriminating?"

    Blake intercedes and says. "Yue, please hear her out. While I am not desirous of such a bad out come this could be the saving grace we need to resolve these invasions that have been happening of late. Regardless, that is not all. Victoria here has always been sensitive to these sort of things and is never wrong. If she feels that someone has done something wrong, we have yet to see her be wrong. But it is ultimately up you you."

    "I see, that is not the best news to hear. Well the part about there being a traitor in our midst, however knowing that you are sensitive to such a thing. At least we can feel at ease knowing that you can point out any traitors that may appear." *Sigh.  Yueliang comments as he looks up at the sky, and then noticing the clouds continues. "Have you two ever noticed how interesting the clouds are here?"

    "I know right! I was actually just thinking the same thing a few minutes ago. Actually if you do not mind, I was wondering if it would be okay to talk to your father about it. It is just that I would like to understand this odd phenomenon more wholly if that is alright. Well I mean if it will not bother him." Victoria answers him with a smile, as she is enthusiastic about such a topic.

    Looking at her face as she says that, he chuckles a little and says with a smile. "Sorry for laughing, but yes. I am sure it will be fine. He enjoys helping others, and bringing a smile to their faces as he teaches them. Sorry, it seems we have gotten off topic. Anyways, it would surely make him happy if you asks. Especially since as far as I know he is the one who made most of these rooms, and people tend to enjoy having others take an interest in there work. Right?"

    "Of course. Heheh." Victoria giggles, and then continues. "Anyways, I am sure that you would like to know who I feel the traitor is right? If so shall we go? If not, than I will get back to training." She asks, as she does not want to waste any more time when there are other things of more importance that she could be doing at the moment.

    Shrugging his shoulders, he starts walking towards her, followed by Blake, and assuming that is a yes, Victoria starts walking towards the training arena to go point out the traitor hiding amidst them all. 

    Approaching the arena portion, Yueliang observes his surrounding, the flora around, although sadly because it is a room for guest to rest peacefully there is not much in the way of fauna around here. However the sights along the way alone, make him feel much more content, rather than unappreciative as the pretty and mystical plants make the surroundings just shy of a paradise. Not because of bad appearance, but just that there are not enough and they are too spread out. Also there are places that are more soothing and appealing that he has seen before.

    Regardless, once inside and standing before the spikes, the three stand on the side so as to not block the path for those who intend on leaving to go do whatever they would like to do. Victoria quickly scans the area to find the person she is looking for, and just seconds later, she casually shrugs her shoulders as she turns around as if she did not see them. Then walking towards them but also out of the dome she says. "It is the one to the far left near the wall, looking down and mumbling to himself. I will go and cook some food to ease the tension in my heart if you need me, now you know where to find me. See you soon." She whispers the last part with an enticing smile.

    With that said, Yueliang nods once and starts walking forward keeping his gaze focused around but not on the one she pointed out so as to not cause him to be alerted. Blake following closely behind asks. "So what are you going to do with the item after you obtain it? If you would prefer to leave it to us, we have a special way to deal with such circumstances."

    "Pft haha." Yue cannot help but laugh quietly hearing the way she is talking about this, so as to avoid letting the target know before hand. Either way, after a few seconds he replies once he stops laughing. "That will be a decision given at that time, but there are only two outcomes no matter what."

    Blake giggles a little as it feels as if he is mimicking the way she was talking to avoid suspicion. "I see, then ... thank you. If you decide to change your mind later just let me know, and we will take care of the matter for you. After all what is the point of having us as your subordinates and aides if we do next to nothing to help you?"

    His face instantly straightening at this, he stops on one of the spikes immediately and comments on her question. "Let me just correct one little thing before anything else. Firstly, I have said this before, but you all are not doing nothing, nor are you useless. Second, you are my friends, and have helped me various times whether you realize it or not. Remember Blake, not everyone sees things the same way. Thus while one person may see a rock as useless, another may have a thousand things to use it for. Appearances are often deceiving, so please do not think so lowly of the things you do for others, as to them it may mean the world. Do you understand what I mean?" He asks with a down trodden voice, feeling sad that his appreciation does not seem to be getting to them.

    "I apologize, please forgive me for my impudence. However it is as you said, different people see things in different ways, and to us that is how we feel. You have given us an easier life, a safer, and happier one. But all we have done is help you with a few menial tasks, so please just understand where we are coming from. We just feel bad that we cannot return the favor." Blake replies.

    "*Sigh. Blake, are favors between friends meant to be returned? We are meant to help one another, not seek to profit from nor harm the other.. Unless of course, have I been mistaken all this time and you all do not see me as your friend?" Yueliang asks while still keeping still and his gaze focused on the area around the one he is going after.