Chapter 87

**Tzalmon Point of View**

"I realized the importance of a shelter, a residence." Eelk, the commander of royal guards, who is known for her ruthless commandership and decisive personality is now rolling over a cot as he hugged a pillow in his arms.

How come Eelk has such a change in his personality is beyond me.

I looked around the small abode that was leased for our temporary stay and nodded in satisfaction. Although the residence is rather quite small, not even one hundredth of my palace, this small house is neat and well equipped with enough space.

Better than living in woods in tents.

In such polluted realm, having a house is good. However, there are only three bedchambers and we are four people so apparently it was decided that Azar and Eelk are to share a room.

After having some rest after such long journey, we freshened up and had some food which Eelk got us from the nearby restaurant. Although the food was so different from what we used to have back at my Kingdom but it was so scrumptious.

Once done, we all gathered in the small living room to discuss about the next step we are to take. Azar has already gone out to bring a city map and history book on the city to get a clear understanding about the place.

"Take a look closer at the city map, Azar. Can you sense her anywhere?" I asked without looking at him. My focus is on the large map laid on the table.

Such a large city, where are we going to find her?

Azar has a look of disappointment on his face as he shook his head briefly. "I could tell she is here in this city but I could not tell where exactly. Due to restrictions this world has on us, I am unable to pinpoint her exact location. However, she is here in this city is for certain."

"That right, Majesty, I wonder why there are so many restrictions on us in this human world. We are rid of the curse already so we should be able to travel world without any constraints then why couldn't we?" Gyles asked the question that was plaguing everyone one of us.

I have already attained my prime strength before leaving for this human world and my command on souls has been stronger than before. But coming here to the human world, I'm unable to use most of my powers. Not to mention how my soul skills toned down by a very large margin.

"This must be related to either how your queen left our kingdom or the presence of your queen here. I have a strong feeling that Igses is also somehow the reason for why our people are unable to manifest our strength in this world." Since Vizac is dead and so did all the rebellions and my enemies, this shouldn't be the doing of someone else.

If any, this must be a naturally created restrictions based on the state of mind Eblilis has about me and people from my kingdom.

But such hatred; for what reason?

"Never mind, let's first find her before we get to this issue." I ordered and everyone went back to studying the map to formulate our next plans.

"Yes Majesty. We need to find some activities for ourselves to be a part of the city and know the layout of the place along the way." Eelk suggested.

"You mean to say we have to find some sort of work here?" To Azar's question, Eelk nodded.

"This world is very different from ours. The security is tight here and the people are very cautious of strangers as I see it. Let's go by commander Eelk's suggestion then. However, we are not working under someone else." I spoke rubbing my chin.

Three pairs of eyes looked at me in confusion so I explained them my idea. "We have some money now, we shall start a small workplace of our own and with it's cover, we shall search for her. Remember how she did the same thing when she was in the kingdom? She tried to make her own identity through which she could make connections throughout the province."

Three pairs of eyes brightened at the suggestion and nodded their head in agreement. Now that we understand the terms and value of the monetary exchange here, it is better to have our own workplace than to work for someone else.

Working under someone may eventually lead to suspicion drawn towards us which should be avoided at any cost until I find Eblilis and Igses.

"Then Majesty, what workplace are we to start?" Azar asked.

"First tell me how strong her presence here is?"

"Stronger than that of the precious city. I can feel that lived here for a long period." I nodded thoughtfully at Azar's reply and turned towards Eelk.

"For the next few days, learn as much as you can about this city, the people here, the culture and kind of business interests here. Gyles, you and I are going together to familiarize with the culture and trend here just so we don't go through anymore troubles in the future. We need to learn about his world and accept it's difference as soon as we can while Azar will go in search of Eblilis however do it quietly and do not make it obvious."

"Yes, Majesty. As you command, Majesty." The three subjects of mine nodded with respect.

To get the information and mingle with people here smoothly, Eelk is absolutely the perfect person. So for the next one week, we went out to explore the land, bought some clothes for ourselves that goes with the trend here, mingled with people albeit, awkwardly but still got to learn a little more about culture here.

Many things here are hard to accept with how the rules and commands back at my kingdom were. This world, although is well secured and yet roguish in population, people here are much more free than in people from my kingdom.

Mostly, women have several rights equal to men and are able to express their views freely. They can make their own decisions about almost everything in their life and their parents are mostly open minded about it.

This came as a huge shock to me and my team. But then when I thought about how Eblilis was back in the kingdom, I seem to understand when her ideology came from. I realized that the world she came from has such strange culture.

However on brighter side, we learnt how to use mobile phone and the use of something called internet. For three whole days, we couldn't come out of the shockwave internet caused in us.

They say you can search about anything in internet and it shall give you the answer in seconds. However, there is also a downside to it. Unless for famous people, you can search for ordinary people in here so when I looked up Acacia Dawn Winters, I did not find any results as expected.

But other than that, I did learn a lot about the terrain and everything about this land quickly thanks to internet.

Ten days later, Eelk came back with full report of his investigation and this time, I and the others are prepared to accept the things written on the report as we ourselves experienced the world here and learnt a lot these past few days.

Taking a quick glance at what came out from investigation, I fell in thoughtful silence. "Being a celebrity is considered fruitful here, Majesty. Why not try it and it would be easier with your influence then to find the Queen." Eelk's suggestion was quickly met with a punch from Gyles and glares from me and Azar.

"Fool, queen ran away from us and absolutely didn't want anything to do with us. Being celebrity will put us in light." It was then that Eelk understood and stroke off the celebrity idea.

"No need to think further. I decided what we should start with." I determined after studying the reports again.

Something that gives us a standing and identity yet something that can be used as a cover to search for her.

I know what can be done.

"Gyles, Eelk, find a good place to start our trade and it better be a big place, a few stories building possibly."

"Yes Majesty. To find a suitable place we need to know what our workplace shall be about." Eelk asked curiously.

I looked at the three men and smirked at them craftily. "A self defense academy for people of all ages and gender and a workout place for adults."

Gyles being the general of my army, Eelk being the commander of royal guards, Azar being the guardian and protector and I being their King, if there is anything that we are good at even in this strange world, then it is our fighting skills.

These few days, I have seen several gyms and workout places which means people like to stay fit but not all places are famous and only a very few caught the attention which means we have a chance.

How better can anyone be before a General of an army and a commander or guards?

Also...

If fate permits... if there is a chance - maybe she would someday come to -

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Hello Sweeties,

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