Reincarnated as a Son of the Sword Saint and the Sage

When the group entered the hotel room, the figures of Prince Edward and Edith sitting together in one seat unfolded before Azrael’s eyes. Azrael briefly scanned around the room, and he found it luxurious and screaming of fortune before he looked at them.

They had different reactions when they saw Azrael. The prince just stared at him, surprised to see him in person, while Edith could not maintain her eye contact with him, probably embarrassed that she was facing her savior.

Once one of the agents shut the door, the prince and Edith stood up before the four men bowed before him.

“Your Imperial Highness, we have found and brought Sir Azrael as per your order,” one of the men declared.

“Good, thank you for your efforts. But it’s sooner than I anticipated,” the prince appreciated. “Very well, you may leave the room. We want to talk to him privately.”

“As you wish, Your Imperial Highness.”

As their job was basically done, the agents of the Imperial Intelligence Unit silently exited the room, leaving the three of them behind. Once the door shut again, Prince Edward waited for a few seconds before he spoke.

“So you are Azrael? The one who saved Edith just recently?”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Your Imperial Highness Prince Edward.” Azrael elegantly bobbed his body as he greeted. “Indeed, my name is Azrael, and I am the one who saved Lady Edith.”

“Hmm.” The prince then took a glance at Edith. “Is he the one who saved you, Edith?”

“Yes, he is. He is the man who saved me. I am sure of it. Even though I had no control of my body at that time, I could still see what was happening outside. There is no doubt that he is the one who ended my suffering.”

Edith answered immediately, as she was certain that it was Azrael who appeared before her and ultimately saved her.

As she said, she could still see what was going on around her, as the manipulator wanted her to see how she destroyed everything. But when Azrael entered the psych plane, she eventually shut Edith down.

Prince Edward looked into her eyes and saw the conviction in them. He smiled and then turned his gaze at Azrael.

“I see. If Edith confirmed it so, then you really are her savior. Edith is really a special person to me, so I truly thank you for saving her.”

“I just did what I think is right.”

Appreciating Azrael, the prince offered his hand. Azrael took it, and they shook hands. Azrael just put on a normal smile, but Edward found it a bit creepy as Azrael’s black hair and red eyes seemed to give off an ominous aura, according to Edward.

“I truly appreciated you, really, and I cannot make your efforts unrewarded. If you don’t mind, we would like to have a talk with you.”

“I don’t mind, Your Imperial Highness.”

Shortly after, the three of them took their seats. While Prince Edward and Edith sat back on their couch, Azrael took a seat on a couch in front of them across the table.

There were snacks and refreshments on the table, which were also of luxury quality. The prince gestured to Azrael that he could have some as they were just a small price for what he had done, which Azrael took pleasure in.

Once they were comfortable with their own, the prince began the conversation.

“Once again, I am gratefully thanking you for saving Edith. Not only did you save her, but you also protected the empire from harm. If it were not for you, Edith would be completely under the enemy’s control and start sabotaging the empire from within.”

“It’s nothing, Your Imperial Highness.”

“No need to be modest, Sir Azrael. In fact, according to the reports that the agents have given to me, you are actually incredibly powerful and strong. It is stated that you are at least a thousand levels and have evolved into a High Human. Oh, I should apologize for peeking at your personal data without permission.”

“It’s fine. I think there’s nothing wrong with looking at the background of any person a royal like you would meet.”

Even though Azrael said that, he actually intentionally revealed his Level and stats to the agents while keeping a low profile toward his partymates. At that time, he was not sure why they were following him. If they were actually looking for someone, he had to make sure that he was the one they were looking for instead of Raphael.

“Thank you for your understanding. I don’t want to doubt you or be rude, but may I know any particular reason why you saved Edith?”

Azrael had anticipated that question, as it was natural for him to doubt or ask about his motives. In case that question was brought up, Azrael already had some answers to provide.

“Well, actually, I have been investigating the group behind it. Have you ever heard of The Five Headed Hydra?”

“Yes. My father told me that it is a large organization that is lurking under the continent and has been doing illegal activities. Edith also said that the one who possessed her was somewhat related to that group.”

“If His Imperial Highness has learned that much, then it would save time from explaining. That being said, Melville, the one who took control of Edith, was indeed related to that organization, and I did my mission to eliminate her at that time.”

What Azrael just said was not entirely true. He implied that the Five Headed Hydra was the biggest body, when it was actually just a fraction of the main organization. Also, Melville was not a member of the Five Headed Hydra; rather, she was in the same position as the Hydra’s head.

“By doing missions, do you mean that you have a superior to follow?” The prince asked.

“I deeply apologize, Your Imperial Highness, but I cannot provide answers to that question.”

“I understand; you are a benefactor of mine, and yet I am demanding those questions. I won’t push that matter to you any further.” Prince Edward realized his mistake. “The topic has gone more serious. How about we talk about other things like ourselves? I want to learn more things about you, Sir Azrael.”

“That’s a good idea. Let’s do it.”

The topic shifted, and the conversation continued.