Chapter 800: A Beauty That Could Bring The Downfall Of A Nation [Part 1]
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"… What the hell?"
Nicole, Hecate, Conall, and Lyall looked at the beautiful young lady in front of them in disbelief.
Ethan took the Polygender Potion first, wanting to show them its effect. Seeing their reaction as he stood in front of them, he looked at them with concern.
"Is there a problem?" Ethan asked in a voice that made Merric and the members of the Protector Clans blush.
Not only did his appearance change, his voice had also changed. And in their ears, his voice sounded like that of an angel's.
"Sister," Hecate happily hugged Ethan and rested her head on the young lady's shoulder. "I'll call you sister Ethel from now on."
"This is dangerous," Lyall muttered. "I feel like my preferences are changing."
Nicole heard Lyall's words, and she couldn't even find fault in it. Frankly, even as a beautiful girl herself, she found Ethan very attractive.
The only one who didn't seem to be affected by Ethan's Charm was Conall. He only looked genuinely surprised after seeing the effect of the potion.
"We don't have much time." Ethan patted Hecate's head. "Drink the potions, then we will take a stroll in the City of Cashel. Remember, the three of you are my bodyguards, and we came from the Shire Continent to sightsee in Midgard.
"Call me Ethel at all times, and I will call you Nick, Hector, and Lyall. Do I make myself clear?"
"Wait—why is my name the same?" Lyall asked. "How about you call me Lyle or something."
"I already know someone named Lyle," Ethan answered. "Also, Lyall is a gender-neutral name. You'll be fine."
"Hmm, I guess you do have a point." Lyall nodded.
What Lyall didn't know was that Ethan believed that if she went by other names, she wouldn't react to it even if Ethan called her repeatedly. That was why he still decided to call Lily's Sister by her real name because it would make them less suspicious in public.
Just as Ethan expected, all three ladies turned into handsome young men after drinking the Polygender Potion.
Nicole and Lyall looked like valiant warriors, while Hecate looked like a delicate scholar who only knew how to read books.
Conall chuckled after seeing his sister transform into a teenage boy.
"Father always wished that you were a boy because of how reckless you are," Conall said. "Too bad, he isn't here to see you in this form. I'm sure he will like it very much."
"Don't worry, I got you covered," Hecate commented from the side.
A moment later, she took out a Magic Camera, which made everyone look at her weirdly.
"Do you always carry a camera around?" Nicole asked.
"I do," Hecate replied. "I brought it to take pictures of Ethan so that I can bring it back to the Temple to share with the Nuns. Now, don't waste time and stick together for a photoshoot!"
Using the Magic Camera, Hecate took pictures of Ethel, Nick, and Lyall, alongside Conall.
Of course, she also asked the others to take some pictures of her together with Ethel, which made Nicole chuckle.
"I also want a picture of me and Ethel together," Lyall said. "I can't wait to show this to Lily and see how she will react."
Ten minutes later, the group took off to the skies with their flying brooms and landed dozens of meters away from the Gate of the City.
Nicole, Hecate, and Lyall, who were paying close to the expressions of the people around the gate, weren't surprised when they saw them staring at the only lady in their group with eyes filled with admiration.
Even the Guards, who were only supposed to ask the name and origin of the people entering the city decided to ask Ethel a lot of questions, including the place where she would be staying in the city.
Ethel, of course, only said that this was her first time coming to Cashel City and that she didn't even have an idea as to where she would be staying for the time being.
Hearing her answer, the single men in the crowd introduced themselves and volunteered to become their guide in the city.
"Thank you for the offer, but there's no need for a guide," Ethan replied. "We already have a guide with us."
Ethan said as she made a gesture towards Merric, which immediately made the Catkin the public enemy number one of the people in the City Gates.
"Well, then. May you enjoy your sightseeing in the city," one of the Guards said. "If someone messes with you, don't hesitate to come to me. I'll deal with them right away."
"Thank you, kind sir," Ethan said with a smile that almost made the guard have a nosebleed. "I will remember your words well."
"Y-Yes, please remember them," the Guard stuttered after seeing Ethan's smile. "My name is Caprio, so don't hesitate to look for me, okay?"
Ethan nodded and finally walked past the city gates, followed by her entourage of handsome young men.
"I just hope we don't get into trouble soon," Conall said to Merric, who was walking beside him.
"Yes," Merric replied. "The Young Mas— errr, the Young Miss is truly one of a kind."
The moment their group melded with the crowd of the city, one of the Guards excused himself from the city gates and left in a hurry.
His destination was none other than the Third Level of the City, where Milesian Nobility built their homes.
But before going to his destination, he first made a detour to an Inn so that he could talk to one of his comrades who was part of the same organization that he joined a few months ago.
"A young lady entered the city just a few minutes ago," the Guard said to the Innkeeper. "Her name is Ethel Langley. She came from the Shire Continent and is touring the city as we speak. Tell the others to inform our Lord that an exceptional Lady has appeared."
The Guard then went to give Ethel's detailed description, which was incredibly hard to miss. Her beauty was exceptional, and her long, silky blue hair made her stand out from the crowd.
Anyone who saw her wouldn't forget her face, so he was certain that the members of the organization would easily find her without fail.
"She is a beauty that can bring the downfall of a nation," the Guard stated with confidence. "If the Princes or even the King sees her, they would surely not hesitate to make her their woman."
The Innkeeper nodded before giving the guard a few gold coins for the information.
"I'll keep in touch," the Innkeeper replied. "If she is truly as amazing as you say, our Lord will definitely bless you with stronger powers."
The Guard nodded, familiar with this rule of their organization.
The finder would gain most of the rewards, for this information was discovered by him the fastest.
The Innkeeper lightly tapped the countertop table three times, and three people left the Inn together.
They would investigate if the Guard's information was true. If it was, they would then contact the other Hunters and find a way to capture her without causing too much commotion in public.
Not knowing that they were already being investigated by the organization that they were looking for, Ethan and his group went to crowded places where people usually gathered, like the Market and the Bazaars.
Anywhere they went, people would stare as if they were looking at a creature that was even rarer than a Nymph.
"We're being followed," Conall said in a volume that only their group could hear.
"Let them follow us," Ethan replied. "Remember—stick to the plan, okay?"
The five handsome men nodded their heads at the same time.
Although they were a bit worried about Ethan's safety, they knew that he could easily protect himself if things went out of hand.