Tangled By Fate

Chapter 139 - ARTHUR'S IDENTITY

"However, if he used some kind of spell, I would have known before anyone," Arthur pointed out.

"Oh, that's true," Merlin agreed. He lowered his head, feeling ashamed that he suggested that.

"Why would you know before anyone?" Veronica questioned Arthur.

Zinnia seemed surprised. She inquired, "Don't you know what his true identity is?"

"Arthur?" Veronica was puzzled. "Isn't he a librarian?"

"Bahahahaha! A librarian? Is that how you were hiding from us? I can't imagine you were working as a librarian. Ahahaha! Man, that should be a site to see. How did I miss that?" Darius kept laughing as he talked.

Merlin remarked, "…Darius, I think you are taking it too far."

Darius laughed till his eyes brimmed with tears. "I know. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to laugh. It's a noble job. But him being a librarian is what's making me laugh. Can you imagine him working with all those boring books?"

"Books are anything but boring," Marlin defended his beloved books.

Darius brushed away his remark by saying, "That's what a book worm would say."

Veronica was confused. "Are you really not a librarian? Then the library…?

"Once I saved an old man and he took me in. I was helping him with the library. He didn't have any relatives. After he died, he left the library to me. So, I was taking care of it," Arthur explained.

"A librarian left a whole library to you!? Can I have the keys?" Merlin's eyes were sparkling.

Arthur knew no one could stop him from reaching books. Therefore, he agreed. "Sure, when we go back to Utahill, I will give you the keys. I left the library to my assistant and the caretaker."

"Then what's your real occupation?" Veronica probed him. The more he delayed the answer, the more she became curious.

Arthur only smiled. He didn't answer. He liked it when she was so interested in him. She hardly asked him about his life or family. He was the one who always inquired about her. After finally getting attention, he was pleased.

Zinnia noticed his sadistic behavior and asked his soon-to-be wife, "Do you know Tybu, Veronica?"

Veronica nodded her head. "Yes, I read about Tybu. It's a kingdom famous for magic and wizards."

"That's correct. There is a famous Magic Tower in Tybu. It is a place where the most talented and powerful wizards work. Some of them even live there due to their high positions." Zinnia pointed at Arthur and announced, "Arthur is the Master of the Magic Tower. He is known to be the most powerful man on this continent."

"…" Veronica didn't know what to say. She was utterly speechless.

Someone else burst out on behalf of her.

"What? The Master of the Magic Tower?! The most powerful man on the continent?! You must be joking." Catherine marched forward and stepped between Arthur and Veronica. She and Sebastian came back after running too long. She aimed Felix's sword at him and demanded, "Explain, why didn't you save all of us using your magic when we were in danger?"

"How many times were we in danger?" Arthur questioned her. He didn't care that the sword blade was pointed at him.

Catherine argued back, "When we were attacked by a group of assassins. What if Sir Felix showed up late that day? Wouldn't we be killed?"

"But he did come. If something serious were to happen, I would have taken necessary steps," Arthur calmly replied.

Catherine frowned. "I don't believe you." She was boiling inside. 'I was so scared every day, every second, not knowing what to do, I couldn't sleep well because of tension. If I knew he was the master of the Magic Tower, I wouldn't have to worry this much. Argh! Why is my luck so bad? If I didn't get out of the temple, I wouldn't have to suffer from this misfortune.' Just thinking about the torture cellar, she was kept for two days made her shiver.

"I don't care." Arthur bluntly replied and then turned toward Sebastian. "Send a letter to your family. We will go there. In addition, four more people joined our group."

"Huh? You are still thinking of going to someone else's house when your tower is waiting for you? After getting the news of your marriage we have already told everyone to decorate the whole castle to welcome our Mistress." Darius scratched his cheek and continued, "Although, I'm not sure what they will say when they see a little kitten as your bride." His eyes said, he was clearly teasing the couple.

Veronica flinched when she heard the word 'kitten'. An innocent cat had turned into her absolute nightmare. Her heart would tremble whenever she heard the word 'cat' or something similar.

"Why did you go that far?" Arthur sighed. He started to have a headache.

Darius frowned. "Why are you acting so gentle? If it was any other time, you would send a life threatening blow at us." His eyes landed on Veronica and added with a smirk, "Oho! Don't tell me it's because of the new Mistress."

"Has he turned gentle after falling in love? Oh my! I'm heartbroken, Arthur. What are you going to do about my heart?" Zinnia placed her hand on her chest.

Arthur carelessly replied, "Do something about it. We are not going to Tybu. We just got here. We will marry here and-"

"That's not going to happen. We will take you to the tower right now. Merlin!" Darius called out.

Merlin was prepared. By the signal, he recited something and hit the ground with his metal staff. Veronica saw magic circles formatting in the ground. In the next second, they were all in the whirlpool of wind. It was the same experience she had with the crystal magic ball

Minutes later, they were thrown on the ground. Veronica couldn't control herself and almost fell but she was caught by Arthur.

As for Catherine, she fell miserably. Sebastian tried to help her before he could balance himself. As a result, he fell down with her. His body smashed against Catherine's.

"Oww! You idiot! How can you try to help others when you are not stable! Get off!"

"Sorry…"

"We are…"