Chapter 69

**Tzalmon Point of View**

"Stop staring at me."

"Can you be any more perverted than you already are?"

"Will you die if you keep some silence?"

"What is your purpose of tagging along again?"

She went on and on, picking at me even when I looked at her for more than one fraction of a moment. Every time she nagged at me, her displeasure only grew more and more.

I want to know where I was going wrong that this woman is not moved by any of my actions. From a soft and gentle approach to a domineering one, I tried several ways to gain some positive objective of me in her eyes but not only did it not happen, she disliked me more than before.

How am I a pervert if I want to marry the mother of my child?

"You shouldn't have brought Igses with you. The trip to silver islands is not an easy one." I said seriously after sighing at myself a little.

Eblilis looked down Igses who was in the crib, playing with his toys and shook her head answering negatively. "I can't leave him anywhere with others when I'm not around. Also, I want him to look around and have his own comprehension of the world. Staying among four walls for a long time can infer his growth." She answered without even looking at me.

"Azar, where are we stopping first?" She asked Azar who was riding beside me on another horse.

"Coast city, Milady. We travel on water from there." She nodded with a hint of excitement in her eyes.

"This is the first ride on water for Igses. Let's find a good sturdy ship."

"There is no need. I have a fleet of them so you can take any." I injected in the conversation.

"And tell everyone that someone from the royal family or someone acquainted to you is travelling? That will cause too much of attention and call for unwanted trouble. We can just get it on lease." Does she have to reprimand my every suggestion?

However, what she said makes sense too.

These days, I'm starting to hate when something she says makes sense. And because it happens most of the time, I seem to fall into thinking if I really enjoy her wit or not.

"I have a private ship that no one knows of, that should be safe enough."

"Alright." She agreed readily.

Am I dreaming? She agreed? So easily?

"You agreed so easily?" I rubbed my chin as a small doubtful smirk was playing on my lips.

"Why not when I don't have to spend hefty amount of renting a ship and crew?" She shrugged as if she was a frugal spender.

I have seen her spend like water before. Now she is thinking of a small sum to spend on a ship?

"You are taking advantage of me." I grumbled a little in low voice but since I was riding close to the carriage, she heard it and replied that if he doesn't want to be taken advantage of then back off from the trip.

Everything went back to normal silence again. She doesn't want me to tag along and I don't want to back off so silence is the best solution for moments like this.

The ride to coast city is not that long and takes only five days with the slower pace we are going. Considering the fact there's a child in the carriage, the ride was slower than it should be under the orders of Eblilis.

Surprisingly, during the whole ride, the weather was rather too pleasant. Not too sunny or cloud but a clear sky with cool and refreshing wind. So, every now and then she would sit Igses on her lap and show him the outside through window.

In these few days, I realized Igses is not a fussy child and love the company of his mother. He sat comfortably on his mother's lap and enjoyed the view with a smile all along.

When Eblilis points out an animal or something and tells him what it was, his eyes sparks thoughtfully as though he is registering everything in his mind.

The boy who is nearly only six months old learned everything he was thought diligently. That kid was just too docile in his mother's presence.

How come he is too cold with me and warm with his mother?

Too unreasonable.

With the continuation of sour mood on my part, we soon reached coast city by the noon of fifth day. We had a quick lunch in top grade restaurant in the city and went around purchasing some basic goods for sea expedition.

"Circe, are any of them good?" Showing a row of cloths, she asked for her suggestion. "My knowledge in detecting the quality of a cloth is not very high. Although I can differentiate good from bad, I'm not too proficient in determining several factors."

"The coast city has goods that are good in quality and less expensive." I provided and thankfully she nodded without reprimanding me.

"The quality and the print pattern of these three fabrics is good, Milady."

"Then let's get them along with a box of sewing supplies. We have to spend several days on the ship and the climate can get colder in the sea. Circe, buy yourself some thick clothes." Saying, she looked for some warm clothes for her and Igses too.

She gave a glance at Azar and that was an indication telling him to get some warmer clothes for himself too. She did not even give that short glance at me.

The sour mood from before came back with a blast, this time with greater intensity. If it was someone who was this audacious with me, I would've beheaded them without another thought.

She is lucky that I have some scores on her!

The purchasing spree went on for two more hours and by evening, she bought a cargo full of things.

And she is the one who wants to save some money on renting a ship.

The night we spent in an tavern in coast city and on the early morning of the next day we finally got on the ship I prepared.

'Pistris luxuria' also known as 'the shark lust' was a ship I got under an alias to use it for secret missions. It was a large ship made of metal that could withstand even the deadly storms of the sea.

With Igses on board, this is best means of travel and also a safe way. Once the luggage was safely loaded, the captain and the crew introduced themselves to us and showed a missive that I sent.

Eblilis is still not very familiar with native language so she gave it to Azar to check. "This was a missive from owner of the ship telling the crew to follow our orders and take to our destination safely."

With a nod and a small smile, she got on and was soon lead to the bedchamber she shall be staying in.

Once everything was set, the ship sailed on waters towards our first destination among the cluster of silver islands, 'The cold island'.

Eblilis did not go to her room immediately but after organizing everything in her room, she came on the deck with Igses in hand.

"Circe, spread it here." She pointed at the floor. Circe who followed them immediately spread two thick blankets on the floor and Eblilis laid Igses down on the blankets. Seeing that Igses was comfortable and enjoying his time under the open sky and passing scenery, she smiled contently at him.

Close to the kid, she got a foldable chair and sat on it after unfolding it. Leaning against the chair, she took a deep breath and a sigh of relief left her mouth as she closed her eyes.

"When will you get tired of staring at me?" She asked still not opening her eyes.

"You are on the deck, a public place. I have the right to see." I shrugged.

"Not really. The captain said this is a private part of the deck where the staff will not enter unless under orders."

"You say I'm a part of the staff?"

"Yes. If you have any problem then you are free to leisure away somewhere else." She sure knows how to sugarcoat words when it comes to me.

I cannot even rebuke her back. Why did I even tag along in the first place?

A woman is even daring enough to retort back at me. Well, I can't blame her. I got it upon myself.

With a huff, I got myself another chair and sat beside her. While she was enjoying, she also has her attention on Igses who seems to be on clouds with his excitement.

That boy is literally a copy of his mother when it comes to his love for travels and nature.

"What is your reason for this expedition? Why do you want to look at silver islands?" I asked narrowing my eyes at her.

What does she want to do with uninhabited islands?

"Find ways to make wealth." On islands? I want to ask more but she shut me off with a look saying she will not answer anymore.

She loves wealth a little too much.

What kind of wealth is she planning to make now?

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