Chapter 64: Revealed
As soon as dawn broke, Adeline was ready to go. She had barely slept, the upcoming journey to the Northern Duchy was all that she could think of.
The fact that her father had agreed to come with her gave her a renewed sense of determination.
The teleportation circles were powerful but rare, only places with large populations or a heavy flow of commerce had them. Which meant that the Northern Duchy definitely had them.
It made travelling much easier, although there were some physical effects like nausea when using the teleportation circle, it was much better than waiting for days on end to reach the destination.
Besides her father, she was accompanied by four elite guards, an imposing group whose sole purpose was protection. When they made use of the circle, her father and the guards felt slightly nauseated but it was something they were used to.
Adeline on the other hand felt absolutely fine. She experienced none of the side effects which surprised the Marquess. She was full of energy and kept running off.
The temperature difference immediately hit Adeline, the temperature in the Northern Duchy was much warmer. It made sense why agriculture would have so much prominence.
As they travelled to the estate, Adeline looked around and saw vast fields, everything was lush and green and... Alive.
While the estate’s walls stood tall, looming over them, it not welcoming at all.
The estate itself lacked any light, figuratively. Adeline looked around, there was only gloom all around. This was such a contrast when compared to the vibrant scene outside.
The emblem they carried was enough to ensure swift entry. The Northern Duke’s guards, though vigilant, knew the importance of the Marquess’s visit and quickly allowed them in.