Transmigrated as a Ghost

A still silence took over the entire room after Mrazivý revealed some more detailed information about herself and Marcus.

Nevertheless, it was clear immediately that what she had done had its intended effect.

By claiming that she and Marcus were once human as well, it helped to calm the room down a bit. If they were former humans, it made more sense why they were interacting with human society.

"I have never heard of a human becoming half dragon, or becoming a superior spirit, but you do not seem to be lying." Ghazi said, able to use his years of experience to tell that Mrazivý was telling the truth.

Of course, she did not clarify that Marcus was actually a great spirit, not a lower ranking superior one, and that he was also a ghost as well.

"Yes, well long ago I had an ancestor that was a dragon. There were many conditions, but I was able to awaken the ancient blood within me." Mrazivý said, a smile on her face indicating she was not going to say anymore.

"Now, if I may ask, what gave us away?" Marcus said, interjecting.

Ghazi turned towards him and was about to answer, when the frantic Akeem could no longer hold back and barraged Marcus and Mrazivý with a series of questions.

Up to this point he had not dug in too deep because he did not want to strain his clan's relations with the Chelmer Resort, but he could not help but be suspicious of them now.

"Are you two really affiliated with the Chelmer Resort? Never before have I even heard of the two of you, but suddenly the entire resort and their vast economic connections seem to have come to revolve around you. Did you threaten the Resort just to get your way? What is it you are really here to do?" Akeem said, all his succession coming out at once.

He had been polite so far, but now that it was revealed that Marcus and Mrazivý were not truly human, all of his doubts were coming to the surface.

It made some sense that Marcus and Mrazivý might have used foul play to force the Chelmer Resort's hand. Their given mission was also somewhat suspect. Few would be willing to go through all the hoops that they had in order to simply obtain the core of a monster they could not even be certain existed. Sure, a mummy lord really did exist within the Desolate Desert, but Akeem could not fathom how they knew about it in the first place. Rumors of such a creature may have made it out of Aezam, but it should have been impossible for any foreign power to determine its existence. And Akeem could not see individuals such as Marcus and Mrazivý traveling here without confirmation of their target.

This made him suspect that their true aim lay elsewhere, and he was correct of course.

Before he was willing to simply wait and see what happened, but now that he knew they were inhuman beings, he felt that their goals might be more sinister than he originally imagined.

Being questioned by one of the highest powers in Aezam, Marcus and Mrazivý were at a lose for what to do.

Luckily, an unexpected ally interjected for them.

"That is enough Akeem. These two are your guests, whether they be human or not does not matter. I do not feel any malice from them. I can tell they do not intend our nation any harm." Ghazi said, reprimanding Akeem for his behavior.

Being told off by his senior grand elder and possibly the strongest man in the nation, Akeem uncharacteristically backed down and acted meek despite his normal regal presence.

Still, It was clear that if things stayed the way they were, that relations between the them and the Eazim Clan were going to sour as doubt grew in Akeem's mind.

"While you may not be able to take us at our word, we did not do anything to coerce the Chelmer Resort into assisting us. We helped them out with a couple of major problems they were dealing with and became close with their leadership. So, while it was recent, we are affiliated with the resort's leaders. As for our goals, one of them is to take the core of the mummy lord, so that is not a lie. We have another objective, but it is not something we wish to share at this time. Just know that we have no intention of bringing harm to Aezam." Mrazivý said, wearing a stalwart expression.

She had now revealed all that they were willing to, and if things fell apart and they were asked to leave, then it would be time to simply sneak into the Desolate Desert. Sure, they would not receive the support of the Sulb Clan, but that would only be a minor inconvenience. It would mean that all their efforts up to this point would be for naught, but they had fun as well, so it was not a waste of time.

Yet while they were bracing to be told to leave, Ghazi said, "I must apologize. My intentions were not to stir up any trouble. I just wanted to meet the two of you. Especially after your displays in the tournament. And to answer your earlier question, I noticed Mraz's eyes turning gold and becoming reptilian whenever she appraised anyone. An ability that I have only heard of dragons possessing. And your battle earlier pretty much confirmed that you are a spirit. I can think of no other being that could so seamlessly move from a corporeal to incorporeal form as you did."

After explaining how he had figured them out, Ghazi also offered to Marcus and Mrazivý that if the Eazim Clan no longer wanted to support them that the Sulb Clan would welcome them as guests.

"Now just wait a minute, Ghazi!" Akeem said, understanding the implications of this offer.

His tune switched quickly, and he vehemently apologized to Marcus and Mrazivý for his earlier outburst and rude behavior. Spurred on by Ghazi's offer.