of part 2 of the 7th chapter

continuation from the 1st part of the 7th:

Master Shang then sat down, in an attempt to clear out his mind, and once again he asked, “As for her, is it said that I was ‘meant’ to meet her, no matter what I do, where I am?”
“Destiny is always hard to behold, as in the secrets of the mist,” replied Lady Chie Kuan, whose feeling and care towards her friend here returned. She wished to show her concern to this Grand Master, whose mind was somehow devoid of true happiness for almost a decade. “There are times when even us are unable to see it. Nonetheless, nature has always its own way to work its purposes, id est. you’re meant to meet her, and she’s meant to enter your life.”
“But what I’m worried is that Avernis will attempt to take advantage on all of us, should he’s aware of this confusion.” Then Queen Khoo said, “Come on, let us go into the Outer Sanctum and have dinner later. You’ll miss much of the elven cuisine.”
“Anything,” replied Master Shang with a smile in his face, much to their delight, “but no chicken-head curry. The High King Ashvin cooked it before, and I felt like vomiting.”

Master Ran looked down to the commerce center of Istarugah, surrounded by the walls of the Outer Sanctum, which in return was surrounded by eight magnificent bridges, His gaze drawn the attention of Lady Yen, who came to look as well.
“Nice scenery this city gives to us. Everything seems to be alive here, and the best part, the elves are so tall. Taller than even the tallest in our Kingdom.”
“And who on earth will he be?”
“Master Ran, the one I speak of is Lord Jordan of Adim. However, any idea of why are they so tall?”
“Well, my highly honored Lady, for this, ask your Archknight for the answer.”
This greatly annoyed Lady Yen, who in return demanded a reason for the apparent reply Master Ran gave her. The latter, however, gave no reply, which annoyed her eve more, and she got herself emotional, until two familiar figures came.
“What the? How is this possible? It has been months since you left.”
They were Lady Angeline, the Innkeeper, and Lady Po Ee, the Enchantress, who was promoted to the head of defense of the Outer Sanctum. Their sudden appearance surprised Master Ran as well, who was so immersed in his gaze of the city, and thus he greeted them.
“Ishnu-alah, my ladies. I’ve returned to this city after a decade, together with the princess and with the ‘pair’ of leaders of their respective orders.”
“Greetings,” replied Lady Po Ee, “I’ve heard that you’re now the Archbishop of the Kingdom of Ossir, ranked third in the Order of the Knights of Koruskan. Isn’t it so? Anyway, the fair lady standing here, aren’t you the Archpriestess? How fares your Archknight of late?”
“Another one,” muttered Lady Yen in an annoyed manner, “You better make sure that he doesn’t get to hear it. He hates the prospect that people are owning him, only he can own people. If you wished to ask where he is, together with the Queen and the Holy Guardian he’s currently with.”
Lady Angeline then replied, “My friend, Istarugah is a city with architecture blending in nature. The people here always placed great emphasis on the delving of nature. The Tree of Light is the heart of elven civilization, located in the far north of our lands.”
“Not that we knew it beforehand, but this scenery is simply too great for us to behold. In reference, ask the Five for more. Oh yes, by the way, where is Master Shang?” asked Lady Po Ee.
“Didn’t we say that he’s currently with the Queen and the Holy Guardian?” replied Master Ran. He was actually extremely annoyed by their sudden appearance, which disrupted his mood of sight-seeing. “The shadow of Avernis lengthened, even places as far as here can feel it.”
“What?!”

the next part will be posted on the 17th january...