“Hey kid, have you seen this person? He was this tall and was wearing a gray cloak” said the guards that was looking for Frank. Alex then put an innocent smile on his face. “Why? Are you going to recruit him as a soldier?” About to laugh at what he said, the guard then smiled suppressing his laughter. ‘What a fool’ “Yes, how did you know? We are looking for him because we saw his capabilities as we ran into him one time. Such talent can’t be wasted. Don’t you agree?” A small smirk then falls hidden in Alex’s lips. “Yes sir! He is very talented. I always watch him practice swords in the lake not far from the outside of the gate. He is really cool when he uses his sword, he goes bam boom wush washa!” giggling, if anyone can hear him say those words, they would surely think of how childish he is. “Yes yes, he surely is a great person handling a sword. So you know where that guy was?” “Yes! I know him too well. Let's go and see him. Hurry! He always leaves before it gets too lat
‘What is he doing in here? Isn’t he grounded for a whole week??’ Running to where they were, he halted once he saw how other guards were coming in their direction. ‘Better not add fuel to the fire…’ “Don’t you think you are going overboard??” Chuckling, the guards look at Frank from head to toe. And his features did not even scare them any bit. ‘Ah, just a weakling we have here. Acting like a fucking damn hero shit’ They thought to themselves. “Look what we have here, acting like a hero are we?” Bumping to his shoulder, one of the guards then spoke his words that made a ring in Alex’s ears. “I think I have seen you before” Mumbling to himself he carefully analyzes Frank. ‘Did he see Frank too?’ “Ah! I remember it now” “What?” “Isn’t he that guy?” “Now that you mention it… I think I remember” Holding his sword, Alex pours some mana on it, ready to charge his attack any time soon. “Isn’t he that frail guy who can’t even kill a slime??” Even Frank had a sigh of relief
“F… Frank… “ ***Earlier that day*** “Frank, remember what I said, is that clear?” “Yes Brother Cielo, and sorry” Looking back at the two, Cielo then walks back and hugs the two of them. “I have to go back to my hometown. It was a sudden but as I can see you two can manage without me. Don’t get caught in any trouble, okay? Wait for Clad, I am not sure if he would come but I tried reaching him” “You know where Brother Clad is? Is he doing good? Is he alright?” Frank asked with his face smiling in hopes that he might find news about Clad. They haven’t heard about him for ages. The last time they saw each other was the time they first met Cielo. Such words about the whereabouts of Clad just made his spirit light up. “About that…” Seeing his face, there is no possible way Cielo would be able to tell that he have no damn idea about what it was about. But thinking that it would not be bad to lie sometimes, he smiled and petted their head “Yes of course he is doing alright. It was hi
As he looks at the pile of guards that are now lifeless, Alex looks at the people who saw what he did. Some are shocked; they can’t even speak a word. 'Frank, I killed them' He looked back at where Frank was. He is not moving; he looks like he is sleeping from afar. Alex’s lips are shaking, and his hands are still trembling. ‘And not just someone, I killed the guards of the kingdom' Walking to where Frank was, he did not let himself suppress the pain in him. ‘I have killed them, yet you are still not moving.' Even when Rosan died, he did not feel pain as hurtful as this. It is also more painful than when Conor died. ‘I am a failure. In the end, I still didn’t fulfill my promise. In the end, someone precious to me still died. Just how much more would you take from me? Just how much more do you want me to suffer??!’ “What else do you want?!! WHAT ELSE!!?” As he mourns for his dead friend, even the thunder reflects his anger. Even the sky shouts pain. Droplets by droplets, water
Heading to the kitchen, no one answers his call. 'He told me something feels off, and now they are gone...' The realization then struck him. 'Shit... Did something bad happen to them? ' Sounds of someone knocking on the door then echoed in the house. "Hello? May I know why you are here? What is your business in this house?" "Who are you?" "I am Cielo's neighbor. He left a week ago, and he hasn't come back ever since." 'So he left... ' "With the two brats?" "So you know Frank and Alex?" 'This man knows too much. Maybe he knows where they are. "Yes, where are they?" Diverting his gaze, the old man did not look at the guy he was talking to. "Is there something I need to know?" "I don't know if I should be telling this." He then pulls out a gold coin from his hand. "Is this enough to make you talk?" Surprised by what he did, the old man took a step backward and shook his hand. "No, no, I don't need that. I was just worried." Shaking his head, he then looks at the guy.
"I also wonder why... If only I could, I would be glad to take his place. I would be glad to die in his stead. If it means that Frank can live, then I will gladly do so." Falling on the ground, his feet can't move as Clad holds them with his earth manipulation. But even so, Alex did not try to get out and run away. "Then die" Closing his eyes, Alex also wonders to himself why he isn't afraid to die. 'Is it because I have no one left for me to keep on living? Is it because I just don't find myself happy if I live? ' All this time, he feels alive because Frank showed him how to. Now that he is gone, it is back to square one. As if everything turns black again. As if life has no colors anymore. He just realized that the very reason why he can live is all because of the fact that Frank is with him. Frank is by his side and all. "If you are glad to die now, I wouldn't let you die." Opening his eyes, Clad pulls out his sword and looks at the burning Voneveir palace walls. "If you wa
‘You are a King, you shall prioritize your people. They are like veins in your body. They are your blood, your organs, and everything that made you up. Give them importance just like how you cherish yourself. A king shall always have a heart for his people… remember that, Alexis.’ These words from his grandmother echoed in his head as he tapped the point of the sword on the ground. Blood dripped from his sword’s fuller down to his blade. ‘A king shall not hurt his people…’ But his glare at Orlando had a threat of killing. “But I am no longer a king.” He mumbled to himself as he charged forward. Ready to jump, he tripped on the ground, almost making him fall flat on his face. But luckily, he managed to roll and get back his balance. “Brother Clad!?” Clad glared at him. “You don’t dare snatch away my prey, Alex.” “But he was the one who ordered to kill Frank!” “More reason why I have to kill him. If you are here to kill this guy, then give up. You should have killed him when I
"He's here..." Alex mumbled as he sat in front of the large rock with flowers on it."Those bastards..." Gritting his teeth, Clad's face turns sour. He did not even think that he would be back and this is what he will see. 'If only I came back sooner. Then maybe...' Turning his back, Alex didn't notice how tears started to fall in Clad's eyes. But even with him not looking, he manages to make the soil glow. "Brother Clad?" "How sloppy. It is not suited for him to have a tomb like that." And manipulating the ground, even with his mana running out, he did his best to make it decent and presentable. "Now, even a raging storm can't do anything to him." He fell to his knees, his hand holding his sword to not let him completely fall. Using such great power surely is a big drain on his powers. 'I did all of that, yet my power is still like this... Hah... How can I kill those Voneveirs with this body of mine?! ' A gush of wind suddenly came, as if a whisper was sent to Clad. 'Never