The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds

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Adrian’s interest was piqued.

As he sat down in front of the old man, Carver’s eyes squinted and asked, “Do you have a cigarette?”

Adrian took out his pack and handed a stick to him before looking at Carver’s pants–to where his limbs should have been.

“How did you lose your legs?” Adrian asked.

Carver took a puff of the cigarette and heaved a long sigh. However, he did not answer Adrian’s question. Instead, he asked, Would you like me to tell you your fortune once more?

H

Adrian nodded. “I’d like to know who will become the next legate. Are you able to help me with this?”

Carver merely smiled. “I’m sorry but I can’t tell you that. It’s a secret.”

“Haven’t you already revealed such a secret once sixteen years ago?” Adrian asked.

Carver shook his head. “That was different. I was the one who sought you out back then, but you’re the one who has come to

seek me this time

“Let’s put it this way. You didn’t want to losow the answer sixteen years ago, but you do now.”

Adrian knew that he would have to relinquish his position soon, so he needed to look for someone who could replace him. This was the most important task he had at the moment. However, Carver did not seem like he wanted to tell him the answer.

After a moment of silence, Adrian said, “You’ve misunderstood me. I didn’t come here with the purpose of seeking you out. It’s merely a coincidence. In fact, I’m more interested in your legs.”

a very, very long time ago, but it hasn’t affected my life one bit. In fact, I’m the same

After that, he stood up and just left. His actions seemed to be asking

things to play out. Right after he got up and was about to leave, Carver asked, “Are your really not curious about your future?”

slightly surprised because he thought Adrian would insist on knowing his fortune. Yet, Adrian did no such thing.

smiled and said, “No, I don’t.

wanted to tease Adrian a little but was surprised to find out that the legate would not indulge him in

“You really are different from the rest, Draco. All right,

black and quickly began to make his doll while Adrian turned around and watched him in silence. Shortly after, the wooden doll

the next leader of

had never been there. Adrian chose not to stop him and was fiddling with the wooden doll instead. The doll’s shape was not great, but there was one thing Adrian was

of

leader is going to

this doll

up his phone and gave Mya a call, and she quickly answered.

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“Yes sir?”

retumed to her family home in Southrive and was living a much fuller life than Adrian

someone for me. His nickname is ‘Carver‘ and has been seen at St. Elmer’s Church. Both of his legs have been amputated,

this guy?” Mya asked

guess is correct,

“A seer?”

became confused when she heard

history since ancient times. In the past, many seers have been known to exist before emperors even ascended to the throne.

hard to decipher, and some of them may not

seers would be struck with visions about how a kind man would become the next emperor. They wanted to bestow Navians with hope. Later on, visions became knowledge that could be acquired, albeit their

was why Adrian did not believe that Carver was capable of fortune–telling. Instead, Carver was more