The next day,
In front of the Ashborn estate's square, a luxurious carriage was prepared to travel to Rajuk Caeloria Academy, where Gray would be studying.
Many warriors on horseback were also present to accompany Gray.
However, seeing that the warriors escorting him belonged to the Duchess's faction, Gray sighed. It was obvious, 'It seems they will attack me mid-journey.'
Yet, showing no discomfort, Gray and his personal maid, Lina, climbed into the carriage and sat comfortably for the journey.
Hyaaa..
With a vigorous flick of the reins by the coachman, the carriage set off, followed by the escort warriors.
The destination was the capital of the Ataraxia Empire, Rajuk City, where both the Imperial Palace and the Rajuk Caeloria Academy were situated.
As Ashborn territory was located at the northern border, it was essentially the farthest from the capital.
But in this world, there was a Magical device that could transport a large number of people from one place to another in an instant. They were called Teleport Domains.
And every one of the seven great families had those Teleport Domains.
So, Gray was headed to the Ashborn Teleport Domain, and using it, they would be transported to the Capital Teleport Domain.
"Truly convenient," Gray murmured. With the tight timing, he had to hustle if he wanted to make it to the entrance exam on time.
As he was lost in thought, his personal maid, Lina, asked in a worried voice,
"Young master, are you okay?"
"Ah... yes, I'm fine."
"You've been in a daze ever since we departed."
"Is that so... I was just thinking about academy life."
Gray's personal maid, Lina, was also accompanying him. Every influential family had an estate in the capital city. The Ashborn also had an estate. And while Gray attended the academy, Lina would be staying at the Ashborn's capital estate.
The reason Lina was leaving the main family and would be living in the capital was that the duchess might try to harm her, as Gray had beaten Alex. So Gray had previously asked the Patriarch to take her with him.
Moreover, while Gray was in the Isolation Chamber, she was protected by the Patriarch. As a result, she was safe from the duchess's followers.
"I understand your concern, young master. The duchess's daughter studies there, so she might try to humiliate you." Lina said.
The duchess has three children, and the middle child studies at the academy. She is also the vice student council president.
Right at that moment, Someone sitting in front of Gray and Lina spoke, "You don't have to worry, young master. The academy forbids toxicity, and they treat everyone as equals. No commoner, no noble,"
It was a young man the same age as Gray and had messy blonde hair and blue eyes. He had a treasured sword at his waist.
The young man sitting in front of Gray was the Left Guardian's disciple, Soren Valerian.
He would be attending the academy with Gray and was assigned to assist him.
Well, in truth, he was assigned to observe Gray.
"No, I wasn't thinking about her. I was just thinking about how the academy life would be."
"Ahh… sorry for my disrespectful assumption." The Left Guardian's disciple bowed sincerely.
Seeing his humble attitude, Gray smiled gently. It seems he has a good personality.
Gray was worried that he might be arrogant and prideful, but he was easygoing.
Just then, the carriage stopped. At the window side, the leader of the escort warriors came and spoke,
"Youngest young master, we will be entering through the Teleport Domain."
"Oho..." Gray's interest was piqued by the magical device. He had been wanting to see it for a long time, and now, hearing the leader say they would be entering the Teleport Domain, Gray excitedly peeked through the window.
Below them stretched a massive platform, and before them floated a circular portal, suspended above the ground.
"Dungeon gate!!" Gray murmured, his eyes widening. It looked exactly like the dungeon gates from the novels he had read back on Earth.
As he was intrigued, a sudden notification window popped up:
Ding'
[Teleport Domain]
[A teleport device that connects to another Teleport Domain on the other side and grants instant teleportation]
[The creator of the Teleport Domain is your supporting Celestial, 'Heaven Conqueror']
As soon as he saw the notification window, his eyes widened in surprise.
'So Julius von Legolant created this device… woah.'
Then suddenly, he remembered something from when he met Julius:
- [The Creator of this world is offering you a Celestial contract]
After Julius offered him a Celestial contract, a notification popped up and referred to Julius as the Creator of this world.
'....He's truly mysterious.'
Gray became extremely curious about Julius's true identity and why he was called the Creator.
As he was pondering hard, the carriage went through the gate-like Teleport Domain and emerged from another connected Teleport Domain.
Gray looked out and saw that the scenery had changed. They were no longer in a roadside field but now in a forested area.
However, Gray quickly narrowed his eyes. According to his maid, the capital was supposed to be a bustling city, but they were now in a forest. That could only mean one thing.
'It seems they have changed the destination.' Gray realized their motive. Since they were in the duchess's faction, it was predictable.
Meanwhile, the Left Guardian's disciple felt uneasy and quickly grabbed his sword.
"Young master, it seems we have arrived in another place."
Moreover, the Ashborn territory Teleport Domain had many people guarding and maintaining it. But here, there was no one. So it was obvious.
Just then, a knock came at the carriage's door.
"Young master, it seems there was a technical problem." the escort leader said.
"What problem?" Gray played along.
"We have teleported to another place, and we can't go back somehow."
"Is that so."
"Don't worry, young master. You should rest while I inform the family."
While the leader was talking about rest, he actually intended to strike. Gray sensed every warrior surrounding the carriage with weapons in their hands.
Right at that moment, the Left Guardian's disciple, Soren Valerian, realizing their intention, burst into anger and kicked the carriage door open.
Then he unsheathed his sword and shouted, "How dare you bare your fangs at your master!"