Aslan's Mansion

Aslan's Mansion (아슬란의 저택, RR: Aseullanui jeotaek, MR: Asŭllanŭi chŏt'aek) ^[1] is a mansion in the Karsearin: Adventures of a Red Dragon.

It's located in Jergranen, the central city of the Sarbazan Kingdom, Six Nations Alliance of Heid. ^[1]

History[]

Season 1[]

In 304 AC, a splendid reception room decorated with all sorts of rare flowers, paintings, and gold and silver treasures. A healthy young man in his twenties and a man in his forties with a dignified appearance were conversing. Rake said he heard redheads were being kidnapped at random, Mr. Aslan... Aslan said ...according to his intel, it seemed to be related to the Black Dragon. Rake asked what if... Arin's been kidnapped too. Aslan answered that seemed to be the case, a few cadets have already gone missing, to confirm, he asked to meet as Arin's father, but all he got back was an excuse, apparently, they're not allowing any visits during this important time. Aslan, who had been grumbling, nervously put down the teacup he was drinking on the table and said things were spiraling out of control, he was looking for a redhead to stand in for his son, who knew his plan would come back to bite him, they're so afraid of the dragon that they'd willingly sacrifice the children of royals and aristocrats. Rake replied with a smile that it's the logical thing to do... ...they'll have no authority to speak of if Libeid falled to ruin, haha. Aslan clicked his tongue and said in any case... ...they must find Arin, that's how he'll get his hands on... that thing inside Shihad Academy. ^[2]

In a secret room hidden deep within the mansion, an elven man's neck was bitten by Seria and he moaned agh... ...ah... Rake shrugged as he looked at the dying elf man and said so, he has heard the quickest way to enhance a vampire's power is by drinking elven blood. Seria nodded and said it seemed to be true, and she liked how she felt less guilty since elves were a different species. The corpse of an elf fell to the ground. It had lost so much blood that it was almost bluish, almost pale. Despite the horrifying sight, Rake without batting an eye and said Seria should tell him, after all the blood she's been drinking... she shouldn't be able to use that power now. Seria said the elves should stop rushing her, it can't be helped... ...since she's no ordinary vampire. Seria glared at one of the bound elves. The other elves smuggled from the slave market trembled. Seria's eyes glowed red. Then one of the elf women shouted eep... The elf women forgot her fear and took on a dazed expression. Seria lifted the chin of the dazed elf woman with her hand and said hmm. Seria looked back and said it worked, she can compel others now. Rake looked pleased and shouted great, finally, Seria is earning her keep, with this, they can trick the guards at the academy. Seria asked Rake is still unable to reach Arin... ...she heard the Black Dragon released everyone she kidnapped. Rake said speaking of which, he requested a visit, only to be told something ridiculous. Seria asked again that something ridiculous. Rake said listen to this... ...Arin went to on a knight-errantry. Seria asked ...that's really so ridiculous. Rake shouted yes, that does make sense to Seria, it's a miracle if Arin can complete the mission with his crappy skills... ...he just hope he's holding his sword properly. Rake said this can only mean... ...he's hiding something. ^[3]

Season 2[]

Seton said the academy's probably razed to the ground, and Arin said he's currently in Sarbazan, right, that leaved them with two options, either they go to his place, or they go look for his father... Arin asked huh, his father. Seton asked he's not Arin's father or something... ...why he does keep referring to him as if he's a stranger. Arin was troubled and thought right, he initially snuck into the academy as a mercernary, he totally forgot, what should he does. Of course, as expected of Arin, he didn't think about it for long. Arin thought he's sure it'll work out somehow. Seton said he's sorry, Arin, but... ...let's go to his place, Sarbazan is too far away and they're broke, at least the Sarasnein Estate is close by... Arin shouted he wholeheartedly agree. Seton said A-Arin do, uh, that's great. ^[4]

In the central city of the Sarbazan Kingdom, Jergrenen city, a sturdy man dressed as a mercenary asked a question in the reception room of a splendid mansion. ^[1]

Season 3[]

Frowning, Rake paced around his room. Rake said goodness... he's so damn restless, it's been two months already, yet they haven't made any progress, so what if they have Liegis and Parousia, they can't do anything with only two seals. Rake thought he can't believe Aslan intended to take the last seals that the Dragon Slayers stole, even if he succeeded the Almighty Creature is sealed inside ancient dragon Karstein's lair in the Lartead Mountains. Someone's voice echoed faintly behind Rake and asked that's why he called her over again. Rake looked behind Seria and answered yes, he need her help again today, she can do it. Seria said as long as Rake prepare enough blood for her, she want elf blood. Seria's body began to turn into fog and scatter into the air. After transforming herself into fog, Seria seeped into the ceiling vent and took up a position in one corner of the ceiling vent in Aslan's office and thougth ...Aslan is not in his room. Aslan entered his office and immediately called Lashte and asked so, her, any progress. Lashte answered yes, she'll give her report now. Lashte who's already took off her glasses, she handed over a bundle of documents to Aslan and said here's what she found from Gaster. Aslan read the documents and said hmm, the information is a little different from what they knew. Lashte said yes, it appeared that the Almighty Creature and the Super Dragon are different entities, furthermore, the Almighty Creature is not even a dragon to begin with, that meant the mutant dragon is in fact... the Super Dragon. Seria heard this. Lashte said once the seal is broken, controlling the Almighty Creature will require... a human soul as catalyst, the Almighty Creature is better understood as a collective will rather than a single entity like a dragon, that is why a human soul is required to act as its central core, in theory, the higher intellect will oversee the weaker ones. Aslan said so... breaking the seal will give them the absolute power of the Almighty Creature, if that's true, then he can't go on using Rake, the instant he acquired this power, he'll betray him, but he doesn't want to get directly involved in something so uncertain... ...there must be special conditions to acquire such remarkable power. Aslan held the documents in his hand and said conditions that even Gaster has yet to discover, he must look into it more, all right, he has gathered enough information for now, Lashte, she may now withdraw from this mission. Lashte was surprised. Aslan said Lashte is not the only spy he has, so let's prioritize safety. Lashte said understand... and her words were blurred. Lashte took out a bunch of feathers and handed them over and said ...in that case, she'll return the Warp Wings. Aslan's brow suddenly furrowed deeply and said hmm. Aslan roughly picked up one of the feathers. Lashte asked Lord Aslan. Aslan said this is... As if by sheer luck, a thunderous explosion rang out and earth-shaking tremors shook the earth from all directions. Lashte was embarrassed and shouted what that was. Aslan said ugh... it's too late, this Warp Wing... may be expertly crafted, but it's a fake, this must be the work of Gaster, he knew he was being spied on from the start. The night streets of Jergranen are getting darker as the sun sets. Despite the fact that it is still evening, one side of the street is surprisingly bright. This is because an incredibly large fire is rising. Above the main gate of the burning mansion, which greatly contributed to illuminating the darkness of the streets, four humans using Levitation were chatting while looking at the flames. Vera asked Gaster is sure this is the place. Gaster answered he's sure, the remnants of the Retrace Spell are coming from the mansion. Darios asked Gaster do know how shocked he was when he went to fool around with a woman during such urgent times. Gaster smirked and answered huh, he did fool around and enjoyed himself, Lashte was a total knockout. Darios said oh... he saw. Gaster said he let Lashte spy on purpose and leaked limited information, that's what information warfare essentially is. Vera said not bad, Gaster, he's as talented as always. Pluto said if only Gaster would stop acting out of self-interest. Gaster said now, then, let's go meet the generous people... ...who collected the seals for them. ^[5]