Chapter 24 Having agreed to help Liane . Lorrayne began figuring out how to get them all back to Syrria . 35 vouchers Robert and Vincent were badly injured and wouldn't wake up anytime soon . Their horses had been eaten by the monster , leaving them with no means of transport . Lorrayne only had one horse . There were five people here ; they couldn't all walk back . It was over twenty miles to Syrria - walking wasn't realistic . " Troy , can you get them back ? " Lorrayne looked at Troy . Since hearing Liane's status as a royal princess , Troy's aura had turned somewhat cold . Only when Lorrayne spoke did he turn his head . Yes just give the order ." Lorrayne looked at him in surprise . ' What's gotten into Troy ? ' she wondered . But with Liane right there , she couldn't ask . " Then take them there first ." Troy gave her a long look . " Alright . " He pulled a thin string from his collar , with a bone whistle hanging from it . He put the whistle to his lips and blew gently . The whistle's sound was clear and melodious , carrying far away . Lorrayne was still curious about why he was whistling when Liane grabbed her arm excitedly and pointed towards the sky . Soon , a dark shadow floated towards them . " A griffin . It's actually a griffin ! " Liane covered her mouth in disbelief . Lorrayne looked up at the sky . The dark shadow grew larger and finally hovered above them . It was a creature with a huge eagle's head , hion's body , and massive wings . So that's a griffin from myths ? Troy , you have such a cool ride and didn't bring it out ? We rode a single horse all this way ! ' she thought , shooting Troy a glare . He looked back , confused . a The griffin flapped its wings , creating gusts of wind , before finally landing gently beside Troy . Standing with its wings folded , it was twice as tall as Troy . It had a lion's body but the bearing of an eagle . Troy stroked the griffin's neck fur , making it crouch down . He then lifted the unconscious Robert and Vincent onto its back before turning to look at Lorrayne . Lorrayne understood instantly . Addressing Liane , whose face was flushed with excitement , she said , " Your Highness , please get on . " Liane quickly replied . " There's no need for such formality , Lorrayne . Just call me Liane . " Loryne nodded obediently . " Alright , Liane . " She helped Liane onto the griffin's back , as Troy didn't seem like the type to be gentle with lady Once Liane was seated , Troy pulled Lorrayne up as well , shielding her as she stood near the griffin's right wing . With another dear whistle blast , the griffin spread its huge wings and soared into the sky . True to its legendary status , it flew smoothly and swiftly even with five people on its back . The wind windled past , making it hard for Lorrayne to keep her eyes open . If not for Troy steadying her , she would have fallen off . Arad ber scattered thoughts . Lorrayne felt like she was forgetting something , but couldn't quite recall what it was . " Lane are you headed straight to the Syria Academy of Arcana ? " Lorrayne shouted over the wind , afraid she wouldn't be heard . Laage looked up , her expression troubled " Do you know somewhere we can stay ? I'd like to rest and clean up first ! " Laage was covered in mud and reeked . She didn't want to show up in public looking like this . Besides , Robert and Vincent needed rest , and the As adeny had no place for them Hearing Laane's reply . Larrayne felt relieved . She thought , I don't really want to go back there right now anyway Even though I dunk I right have misinterpreted the divination result . But what if there really are paladins waiting for me at the cury ' Then Thi take you to the small courtyard bought in the city ! Lorrayne shouted back . Liane nodded gratefully The grifbe carried the fore of their back to Syria quickly Lorrayne looked down at the miniature city below , her feelings mixed 1/2 Chapter 24 35 vouchers It took over three hours to escape , but only thirty minutes to return . What a difference . Wait , where's my horse ? ' Lorrayne finally realized . When they flew over the house , Troy crouched down and touched the griffin's wing . It looked back at him as if understanding and then slowly landed . Lorrayne heard Bella's scream from the courtyard . She must have been terrified . After the griffin landed in the yard , Lorrayne jumped down first to comfort Bella , who was trembling behind a flower bed . " Don't be afraid . This is Troy's mount . It won't hurt anyone . " Roman ran out of the house , his face lighting up at the sight of her . " Miss , you're back ! " he exclaimed . Lorayne smiled . " Yeah , I promised you I'd come back . " Roman jumped up and down , cheering excitedly . Seeing this , Troy's eyes softened . Liane slid down from the griffin's wing , looking around the small courtyard , a hint of surprise on her face . Such a refined and spacious courtyard couldn't have been cheap . Liane was even more convinced that Lorrayne had an extraordinary background . Troy lifted Robert and Vincent down and placed them on the ground before climbing back onto the griffin . Tray , where are you going ? " Lorrayne noticed his movement . Troy paused and straightened up . " I'm going to get the horse , " he replied . " Okay , hurry up then , Lorrayne waved him off . It was getting dark , and leaving the horse alone outside would make it an easy target for wild animals . Troy sighed with relief and quickly rode off on the griffin . He disliked royalty and wanted no contact with them . Lorrayne turned back to instruct Bella , telling her to go out and fetch two strong , able - bodied helpers . Robert and Vincent were both big and heavy , and with the rest of them being either too weak or too young , they couldn't move them . 7 should have had Troy put them inside before leaving . He lifted those two as easily as lifting chicks , ' Lorrayne thought . Fortunately , Bella soon returned with help , and they carried Robert and Vincent into a room . Lorrayne then sent Bella out to buy some clothes . Both she and Liane were covered in mud and stank to high heaven . Koman helped heat the water , and soon they were all able to take hot baths . After changing into clean clothes , Lorrayne went to the Jering room Lason , who had finished her bath even earlier , was already sitting there waiting for her . Lise , why arent you resting in your room ? " Lorrayne walked over quickly . She saw that Liane looked exhausted and thought she would Ease take a nap first . Lamar was indeed exhausted . 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