I Was a Loner, but My Class Got Summoned to Another World…-Chapter 209: Accepting Hospitality
As they finally reached the city of Megyeszorosz, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, especially Logan and Rubina, who had to spend mana to keep everyone warm.
The city was bathed in the last rays of the sun as the evening was slowly engulfed by darkness. Its radiant golden light hit the top of the tallest buildings, where the snow reflected the rays in brilliant colors, almost blinding Logan and his group as they flew to the nearest inn.
Being a city near the capital, no one batted an eye since Frost Wyvern riders were usually seen patrolling the skies. The city itself resembled a northern Russian country in early February, knee-deep in snow, while the cold air bit at all those who stayed out.
The snow blanketed the streets in a thick layer, making Logan want to stay in the air. Sadly, he needed to find a place large enough for his eagles and griffons to stay for the night.
As soon as they were about to land, three knights rushed to them on mounts. They were careful with their approach and actually helped guide them to a safe spot to land.
Logan took the chance to manifest his wings along with Lisa to gently reach the floor and have a quick word.
The knights, having never seen the image of an angel, suddenly felt the need to get on their knees to bow, making Logan cough in embarrassment when all three did just that. They quickly hopped off their mounts and placed one knee on the cold ground. Luckily, their armor was made of metal with various enchantments that prevented them from feeling the cold.
"No need to kneel, but thanks for the warm welcome," Lisa said as Logan kept quiet.
"Thank you for coming. We will be needing a place for my monsters to rest. Could you possibly lead us to the best inn?" Logan added after seeing that the knights got up but still did a light bow.
"There is no need for an inn, heroes. We have been instructed by our lord to receive you with honors as thanks for helping our country," the leader of the knights said. The three then got back on their mounts and led the group through the streets. Logan and Lisa followed while flying just far enough to hear what they would say.
"Duke Alaric Frostbane has long wanted to meet one of you heroes. Please do enjoy your stay in this city; we have prepared only the best in the castle to welcome you both. My name is Sergei Frostbane, his son and commander of this city. Please do enjoy my father's reception and company while you're here," the young man said, his golden hair swaying as it cascaded a little below his shoulders, most of it covered by his silver-blue helmet. His dark blue cloak fluttered in the wind, and his armor was both functional and ornate, allowing those close to him to see his muscular physique while protecting his vitals.
Logan noticed a tinge of both water and holy power coming from the young warrior. As for his two followers, they could only control water, but to such a degree that they could keep the ice from affecting their mounts' movements.
The three had giant Roc birds with blue feathering as mounts. Some of these feathers even protected their feet from the cold, and their bodies were covered in various fitted clothes that did not hinder their movement but provided a layer to keep them warm.
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The three knights guided Logan and his group atop a hill where a large castle nestled itself overlooking the city. Its large walls blended with the surroundings as they were covered not only in snow but white marble-like rocks that gave the castle a wealthy look.
As they entered the gates, they were saluted by various knights stationed to guard the castle. The three knights who led them here got off their mounts.
"We are here. As for your tamed creatures, they can be set over at that barn. Please do keep them fed as we don't know what they eat and don't want trouble," Sergei said, giving the reins of his bird and wondering how Logan's group would react, since half of them were in the sky while Logan and Lisa were now standing near him.
"Good. Kai, if you will, please take the creatures to where they guide you. We will enter to speak with the lord, so give me a heads up if anything happens," Logan ordered. He then went up to help Rubina get down, doing a princess carry as she wrapped her arms around his neck while he flew back down.
"I guess we are ready then. Please take us to your father," Logan said, nodding.
"Sure thing… hero." Sergei led the three towards two large doors which remained open. Logan noticed a small barrier of water that kept the cold from entering; it was in the form of a bubble that made him wonder how he could replicate it.
As soon as they entered, their bodies felt the warmth of a cozy home again. They saw how lavishly the duke lived as the ornaments rivaled even the king of Elris's castle.
Unlike the castle in Midar, this one was covered in blue and silver, its emblems of wyverns adorned every part of the entrance.
"My father should be waiting in the guest room. I have already informed him of your arrival, so dinner should be served soon." Sergei then guided them inside one of the rooms within the large castle. It was about forty steps from the entrance, showing just how huge the castle was.
Each wall was adorned, and the temperature was regulated to keep the guests happy.
Soon they entered a room where a large man in both height and length in his fifties sat. His stern calculated gaze, along with his silver mustache, made Logan straighten his back.
"Relax, we are just here to speak. Please rest a few minutes while my maids prepare our feast," Alaric smiled as everyone settled in.
