This Mysterious figure tapped the feet of the Daemon boar and whispered, “ Horc, These are the commands your master has given to you, once you are done, you shall be free ” A red rune circle appeared on the forehead of the Horc. Horc is the name given to all Daemon boar specie. It is said that these Horcs are the weakest of the Daemon kind but with a little boost, they can surpass even a C-class five-star mage or swordsman. For someone like Amaria -who isn't a mage like Teresa and Dove nor a mana using swordsman like Elex - she wouldn't stand a chance with a Horc, boost or no boost. The Horc opened its bloodshot eyes and gazed directly at Amaria making eye contact with her. Amaria gulped as she felt the intense bloodlust aura coming from the Horc. It roared hysterically and charged toward her. The mysterious figure snapped his fingers and Amaria fell to the ground. “ I wish I could stay and watch how you struggle to survive but I have other things to attend to, we could meet again
“ He actually killed that thing, ” Elex stuttered as he and Dove stared at the hybrid in disbelief and awe ' Just how powerful is he?' they both pondered. His swords disappeared as he walked toward them. Beads of sweat stood out on Teresa's forehead, squeezing her eyes shut as her hands began to shake, “ ugh! ” she exclaimed with a quivering voice. ' Why am I suddenly feeling weak and tired, if I don't complete this spell Amaria will die, ' she thought, she was still trying to heal Amaria's wound who laid unconscious on the snowy ground.Dove and Elex turned and ran toward Teresa. Dove moved to Amaria's body and placed her ears on Amaria's chest to check if her heart was still beating. Dove nodded when she heard it was still beating but it was becoming fainter by the second.“ She's still breathing but it's faint, Teresa, what are you doing? I thought you said you were only going to stop the bleeding. ” Dove questioned but Teresa ignored her , ' Stopping the bleeding won't do, I have
She sprang up from her chair and ran out of the room with hopes that it was really him. She left the building, Teresa spotted her running and asked, “ Hey! Amaria, where are you going? ” “ Don't mind me, continue with whatever you were doing and act like you didn't see me” Amaria yelled and ran toward the dark alley in between the buildings. Teresa had a puzzled look on her face and watched Amaria run ' Where is she going? ' she pondered.Amaria arrived at the spot she saw him, but she couldn't find him, She sighed with frustration and slumped to the ground. ' I'm sure I saw him ' she thought. Suddenly she heard footsteps, it was coming from behind the building. Amaria stood up and ran to the back of the building but all she could see was her cloak, the cloak she gave him. ' he was here ' she thought and glanced around.Amaria shook her head and was about to walk away but then again she heard something coming from the roof of the building beside her. She looked above her and saw him.
“ Do you still wish to hide in the horse's shadow till we reach Oake or … ?” Amaria asked, The hybrid scratched his cheek and looked around and replied,“ I will stay in its shadow ”without waiting to hear the second question. Amaria sighed and commanded her horse to move while the Hybrid went back into its shadows.***At Ashmael Empire's Castle,She stepped into the huge round bathtub with scented candles lit around it, her body soaked in the warm water, feeling it hug her skin gently, breathing in the aroma of the rose petals, she exhaled and let her body float. “ This is my only heaven, my place of relaxation and where I can be at peace ” she mumbled to himself. ' But with everything that's going on now, how can I be at peace? ' She thought to herself, her hands playing with the petals as she swayed her hands in the water. ' Outrageous! the petals aren't enough! Camille isn't doing her job properly as my lady in waiting 'The huge door behind her opened to reveal a petty lady with
A man of average height in his late 40s stood behind the wooden counter. He had a napkin tied on his head with a chin curtain orange beard.“ New customers! Welcome to Mana's Bloom How may I help… you ” the man's cheerful expression soon turned into a surprised one, “ Teresa? Is that you? ”“ Sir Robb, it's been a while,” Teresa said with a smile, Robb walked out of the counter. He walked toward Teresa and placed his hand on her head, “ It's been seven years little munchkin, you've grown, I'm glad you're doing well. ”He glanced behind her and asked, “ This young lad and young ladies, are they your friends? ”, Teresa glanced at them and said, “ Umm! yes they are and we need your help ”“ It's good you finally have friends,” Robb said with a brimming smile and Teresa smiled back.“ Hold on... ! ” Dove was about to speak up but Elex grabbed her and covered her mouth . “ Don't ruin the moment ” Elex whispered, Dove shoved his hand aside and scowled at him. “ What for? ” Robb asked Teresa
Amaria looked at her necklace and then at Robb “ What do you mean? ”“ If you wouldn't mind, may I take a look at it? ” Robb asked and stretch out his right hand, Amaria removed the necklace from her neck and placed it in his palm.Robb scanned it and nodded slowly, “ Whoever gave you this thing must have wanted you dead.”Amaria eyes widened, ' But Queen Diana... Gave this to me '“There must be a mistake, this is the moon crystal, it can't harm anyone…” Amaria scoffed. Robb glanced at her and interrupted,“ This isn't the moon crystal, it's a fake, someone made it look like the moon crystal to deceive you, ” Amaria's eyes widened in disbelief. She shook her head and tried processing everything she just heard. “ Then what is it? ” Dove asked.“ It's Larq, a crystal made from pure infant blood, this was normally used back in the days to lure Daemons into a trap. Daemons sure love the smell and taste of an infant's blood, it stimulates their appetite and makes them go madly hungry. Bu
An hour ago… Finally, they had reached Evall and were heading straight into the castle. The guards at the main gate saw them from afar, they opened the gate and rushed out then closed the gate behind them. Amaria let Teresa control her horse and jumped off the horse. Amaria walked majestically toward the gate, she saw the guards standing in front of the gate. When she was about to go further but The guards used their spears to block her from entering.“ Lady Amaria, you aren't allowed into the castle, ” they said, Amaria glanced at both of them and sighed. “ I want to see his highness, as you can see I and my comrades just completed the task assigned to us, so we are here to report to him” Amaria replied.“ His highness is having a private meeting with the Alphas, he ordered that there shouldn't be any disruption at this meeting ” They replied. “ But this is urgent,” Amaria said, They looked at each other then at her, “ We can't let you in, "Amaria shrugged and replied calmly, “
Alpha Bran's eyes widened, and Amaria turned to face Elex, asking, "what are you doing?" Dove and Teresa mumbled the same question, "Yes, what are you up to?" Elex only smiled and replied, "I'm sorry Alpha Bran, but if Amaria never gets a chance to be a member of her pack because of a task we couldn't complete as a team, then I don't think I deserve to be in a pack either."Alpha King Theon looked at Elex for a moment before turning to Alpha Bran and asking, "Alpha Bran?"Alpha Bran sighed and slowly nodded.He fixed his gaze on Elex and said, "Elex, you do realise you will be considered a rogue once you are banished, and I'm sure you know what a rogue is." Please consider this carefully."Elex shook his head and a grin spread across his face, "I will not change my mind," Teresa and Dove looked at Elex with puzzled expressions. He returned their gaze, his eyes pleading for their help. Teresa giggled slightly and smiled broadly, while Dove rolled her eyes and nodded.Teresa rose to he