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
"Can you still fight?" I asked Caius, but my eyes were on the four bulky men approaching us."Maybe if you kiss me too." Caius murmured. I gave him a sharp look. "What?""You look fine, Caius. You don't need that." I told him grumpily.Namir scoffed, suppressing his laughter. Caius knew he was laughing at him so he got infused. "I'm gonna rip your throat out later." He grumbled, but Namir didn't budge."Stop it. They're almost near!" I took their attention and pointed at the witches using my mouth."How can you be scared now when we've brought down many witches already?" Namir muttered and he even counted on his fingers. I just shook my head in disbelief. How can he say that after how he almost died earlier?I took my bow and arrow from Caius. I initiated a shot but the four witches didn't seem to be bothered. One of them was about to lift his hand. I knew this kind of gesture. He's going to control something or someone for sure. I quickly released the arrow toward that man before he
After we cleaned up the ground floor, we headed to the second floor where there were more witches gathering at the balcony. According to Faye, they always make a feast in the afternoon until midnight. "Are there any other rooms upstairs?" I asked Faye as we fixed ourselves to look more prominent. We're going to act nonchalantly while the three boys will sneak from the other side of the balcony and pretend to be witches. Well, they probably already know Amaris. So there's a lower chance they're gonna suspect the two.We brought a bottle of wine upstairs just so we wouldn't arrive empty handed. When I finally got to see the feast, I was distressed to see some girls sitting on their lap and trying to entertain them. I even caught someone being molested in front of many people. It was a disgusting and horrible sight. A drunk witch approached me as soon as I entered the balcony. He took the wine in my hand and gave it to Faye. "Can I dance with you?" He asked. Faye and I looked at each o