Chapter 837: Refugees

Angor arrived at Georges office and found the sheriff busily writing on something, while his son, Jordan, was looking at him with an anxious look.

Just a moment, Angor! George looked up from his desk and quickly returned to his paper.

Two minutes later, George slid the paper inside an envelope, waxed it, then gave it to Jordan. Find the fastest horse. Send this letter to Sheriff Byrne in Waterford.

Jordan nodded. He saluted Angor while leaving through the door and disappearing into the stable.

Mister George? Did something happen? Angor noticed the sheriff was not in a good mood.

Sigh Them government dimwits in Waterford cant take in more refugees, so they want to sendem to smaller places. Grue Town included. Its not that were not helping. We have people who send food and clothes to their camps every day. But some of those a*sholes dont know when to get fulfilled. They always come into town and steal from people. Then they tell their families to do the same. How can we let these thugs in our ranks?

Besides, we dont have any spare houses for them in Grue Town. All Waterfords doing is using their tongue to issue an order, and theyve no idea how difficult it is for us. That letter I sent is to argue with them.

Angor was not someone to take care of such business, so he didnt offer any advice. Ill talk to my brother later and see if he can come up with an idea.

Yar, wed better let the viscount decide. This is about the whole town. So Angor, did something bad happen in your home? When you went there the other day, I heard freakin explosions.

Angor thought about the fight between him and Eureka and realized George was referring to the destroyed mountain.

Its nothing. Look, Im in one piece.

Glad you are. George stroked his beard and showed a curious expression. Whats going on at the manor? Whys everybody silent and never talks about it?

Seeing Angor not responding soon, he quickly added, You dont have to tell me if theres trouble. Nothing bad happened to the town anyway. Yet.

Its not too serious a problem. Just, we have an important guest who doesnt like being bothered by common folks.

George gave Angor an I know what that means look and changed the subject by asking what Angor was doing today.

Looking for Tulu? The mans in the next room. George took out another envelope from his drawer that contained several silver coins. It seemed Head Maid Mana came the other day and left the money to compensate for Tulus lodging at Georges place.

Oh, you can keep the money or return it to Mana if you wish, said Angor as he headed to Tulus room. The room was originally Jordans, but it had Tulu as an extra guest recently.

When Angor entered the room, he saw Tulu napping on the fur carpet on the floor.

The sound of the door woke Tulu up, and he slowly looked around with sleepy eyes until he recognized Angors original look. Then he jumped up with a start and quickly went to greet Angor.

Angor explained that he had to stay at Grue Town for probably a very long time and asked whether Tulu wished to stay with the sheriff or live in Padt Manor.

Tulu decided to choose the latter, as the sheriff always got lots of visitors, especially when so many refugees were around. All these would make it hard for him to train on his meditation.

While on their way back to the manor, Angor told Tulu not to approach the stilt house or Eureka, and that Mana would take care of his daily needs.

The owl watching over the manors entrance, that would usually attack any intruders on sight, didnt make a sound when it saw Angor bringing Tulu inside. It could almost see through Angors chest pocket inside which Toby was giving it a threatening stare.

Of course, Angor also told Tulu not to provoke the owl in any way.

After taking Tulu to Mana, Angor headed to the main hall of the manor castle, where Leon and Auri were waiting for him.

Leon gave him a brothers hug before asking, Wheres Mana? I told her to wait for you at the door.

I sent her on her way to arrange a room for Tulu, whos going to live here for the time being.

It should have been Leon who went to pick up Tulu, but he didnt do so because he wasnt sure whether Eureka was okay with this.

Is this alright?

Not a problem. Ive already told Miss Eureka.

They found a seat as Angor first told Leon about the sheriffs concerns.

Leon rubbed his temples. Theyre stealing under broad daylight now?

Yeah. Old Pa.r.s.el told me his farm animal got stolen and roasted.

I used to hear people yelling at each other, but I didnt think things would escalate so quickly. Leon considered. Alright, Ill go and talk to George later.

What are you going to do with the refugees? Angor was worried that making this decision was a very taxing job for his brother. There were too many factors to be considered.

I already have some ideas I need to tell George first. And we need to see the att.i.tude of Waterford. Leon then gave Angor a curious look. What will you do if youre in my shoes, dear brother?

Angor answered without giving it much thought, This is too easy in the views of supernatural beings. We build a new town to accommodate them. Or we can solve the problem by unplugging its source, meaning, we get rid of the entire Heylan Imperial. That will remove the refugees fast enough.

If we must stick to normal means, then Id suggest using some quick moves to a.s.sa.s.sinate the more outstanding troublemakers among the refugees so that the rest of them will know to obey us.

Leon gave Angor a thoughtful look. You changed. This is something youd never say before.

This is adaptation, brother.

Its a good thing though. I used to get worried that youll b.u.mp into all sorts of unfair troubles because youre too kind. Now I can see I didnt have to. Leon stretched his arms. Im thinking about similar things actually. They say that the refugees have nothing to lose, right? Then we shall see if they are ready to give up everything for real.

A moment later, Head Maid Mana also joined them in the room, as Angor requested.

I need to tell you something since youre both here, said Angor, which caused Mana and Leon to fully focus on him.

They waited for Angor to continue, but instead of speaking, Angor waved a hand in the air. A tiny figure suddenly appeared on the table in front of them.

The figure looked like an ordinary housewife who was slightly overweight; only that she was as big as an adults palm.

Uh, sir, what is The small woman looked at Angor, confused.

If nothing else happens, this will be your new home, k.u.momo.

k.u.momo was Kudodos mother and the third Krakok who offered her loyalty to Angor back in the Soul Genesis Garden, after Papaya and Kudodo.

Also, k.u.momo used to be in charge of scheduling workers back in her village. With Papaya away, Angor asked her to take care of their Krakok clan as the secondary leader.

k.u.momo looked rather excited when looking at the s.p.a.cious human room, which was huge for her. Even if she had enough food and a house in Angors bracelet, she still preferred more freedom.

What is-I mean, who is she, Angor? Leon pointed to the small Krakok with a finger, while Head Maid Mana was too shocked to say anything.

While mortals at the Fey Continent were used to seeing all kinds of humanoid creatures, people at the Old Earth couldnt say the same, especially those at a remote town.

Shes like a fairy in the tales! Auris eyes twinkled in both excitement and delight.

Youre actually right about that. Angor chuckled. They have another name for them, which is the Fairies in the Attics.