We have notified the queen and the kids that we're leaving. Though she was against my plan, I was still able to convince her when she saw the giant eagle I was able to call from nowhere. Kuu and Anika really wanted to ride for a tour but I promised them I can give them a ride when we get back. It's actually not safe for them. But maybe we can sneak out for a bit."What are you waiting for? Hop on!" I invited Namir and Caius to get on the eagles back. It lowered itself and spread its wings on the ground so I could crawl up to its back. I really don't have any idea how to maneuver this. I already have the bow and I guess a hundred arrows on my bag. I hope this is already enough. I'll just recycle some in case of shortage."I bet I can just tell her when to go right or left, correct?" I sneered clumsily at Namir. I hope I won't lead everyone in the wrong direction."Yeah. She can read you." Namir responded blithely. Then he hopped next to Caius."Really?" I gasped in amazement. "So even
I grip tightly on the drawstrings as I wait for Caius to open the door. He counted one to three and pushed the door. I saw how shocked the girls who were there and the hunky witch watching them."Who are you?" As soon as the witch said that, I released the arrow and he was about to shield himself. But it still went through his chest and he fell heavily on the floor. He started convulsing, making the other girls scream but I signaled them to hush. They all trembled as they watched the dark smoke coming out from him."W-What's happening to him?" Someone asked and she was trembling."Don't worry. The bad spirit has now departed his body. He's no longer a witch now." I told her with a reassuring smile."Is that even possible? Who are you? Are you not witches too?" She pondered, holding the girl's hand beside her."Don't be afraid of us. We're not witches." Caius told them."Prince Caius?" One of them seemed to recognize the prince and she even ran towards him and jubilantly hugged him.
We prepared ourselves for the second attack. My hands were uncontrollably shaking as I loaded three arrows on my bow. I guess Caius noticed it so he pressed my shoulders mildly to calm my trembling."We've already got this far. Trust yourself that you can do it. We're here to support you." He encouraged me with a smile. I can see the excitement in his eyes. It's been so long since the last time he fought when Vivar was still with him. I know his hands are itching to slay witches again. But this time, our aim is not to kill but to heal."I don't trust myself. I trust the one who sent me and gave me this mission." I told him. I know this is not really me working right now. It's the chosen one who's inside me. "Then that's much better." He snickered. "Shall we?" I dauntlessly nodded at him. Namir positioned himself on the door as well. They looked at each other and gave a cue to kick the door open. The door smashed open, surprising the folks having fun in the kitchen. I didn't waste my
After how many times I begged, Caius finally agreed to wear kirtles. I kept suppressing my laughter since he wore a pastel pink dress. The puff sleeves almost burst due to his big muscles. We weren't able to zip up the back completely the same as Namir, due to their broad back and shoulders. They just covered it with their cloaks and put on their hoodies. I hid my bows under Caius's cloak since I wasn't wearing one. I just need to stay close to him so I can grab it easily.Faye's facade was really impressive as we walked along the corridor. We pretended to bring bread rolls and fruits for the witches in each room. I just duck my head just in case I bumped into someone who might recognize me when I was brought here first. We approached the first door from the kitchen. Faye took a deep breath before she gently knocked on the door."What is it?" A croaky voice muttered inside."I brought some snacks for you." Faye responded. The door quickly opened and a tall man with a thick beard peeke
We're almost done with the 5 rooms. We've already rescued 4 girls. Good thing the other two rooms were empty. We're now heading towards the other side of the corridor where there's seven doors as Faye has instructed. As we walked along the pathway, we came across two grumpy men. I started to feel frenetic inside but I tried to keep myself calm and focused on the possibilities. We stopped walking when they suddenly blocked our way. They seemed so curious about us, scrutinizing each of us."Hey, Faye. Looks like your companions are new today, huh?" The man with a big belly asked. His brows were furrowed as he looked at me. "And why are these two hiding their faces? Is there something wrong with them?" The other man asked. He was about to take off Namir's yoke but Namir quickly grasped his wrist to stop him."What a great force you have. Let go of my hand or I'll turn you into ashes now." He warned Namir as he struggled to let go of his hands. Namir raised his head, making the hood of
While Amaris was on his way to his cabin, Dubheasa ordered someone to follow him. Jack was one of Dubheasa's strongest henchmen in her army. Up in the air, Amaris was trying to contemplate what her mother seems hiding from him. He felt something odd about it. Then he noticed someone running beneath him. He couldn't see clearly who it was but it was riding on a bull. Though he was flying across the ocean, that bull was running above the water surface. He suddenly had a cue about who it was. Knowing that his mother summoned someone to follow him, he presumed that his mother seemed to be suspicious about him. And made him more curious about it. He took out the journal tucked on his waist and grasped it tightly. "I guess the answer is here." He murmured and placed it back to his waist.He looked back and noticed it was still following him. He thought that if he goes back to his cabin, Jack might figure out his hideout. What is worse is if her mother ordered this man to kill Gili. He need
"It's you." Amaris grumbled as he showed himself to the awaiting opponent, Jack. It was Jack who captured him and brought him to Dubheasa to brainwash him."Yeah, it's me. Your uncle Jack. Who else?" He opened his arms, awaiting for Amaris to hug him. But Amaris just glared at him. "What's wrong, son?" He confusedly asked. "I am not your nephew so stop calling me like that, old hag." Amaris snarled at him."Oh. That look in your face…" Jack's eyes widened as he realized something odd about Amaris. "No way." He gasped. "Your memories are back, hasn't it?" "Loud and clear." Amaris answered firmly. He took off his cloak and challenged him to get closer. "It's time for payback."Jack suddenly burst into waves of laughter, making Amaris more furious about killing him."You think you can defeat me? You are only strong now because the queen gave you some of his power. You ungrateful, boy. Did you forget who raised you, fed you, and even gave you power that a normal witch can't have?" He t
"You sound weird today. You're not addressing Dubheasa as your mother anymore. Did you fight?" Gili teased him. But he noticed something was really odd about him."She's not my mother. She never was. We're going to my real mother now." He went to his crow and jumped on its back."No way…." Gili gasped. "Don't tell me your memories are back?"Amaris was puzzled that Gili knew about it. He began to doubt him. "Did Dubheasa send you to give me the potion?""What potion are you talking about? You tell me not to go to her because she'll definitely kill me because of your lies and now you're suspecting me that I brought a potion for you? Wow. This ungrateful man." Gili sighed in despair."Then why did you know about my memories?" Amaris asked."I knew who you were ever since you were a kid. I'm your father's faithful servant. I've been spying on Dubheasa all this time. I was just waiting for the chosen one to show up and make the sense out of you. And now I'm glad your memories are back!" H