Chapter 039SEBASTIAN As soon as I saw the pandemonium breaking out around the ceremonial grounds, I did not hesitate. I took a different path through the chaos, drawing my sword as I ran, pushing my way through the panicked crowd toward Darius.When I reached him, he stared at me with wide eyes, his expression caught somewhere between shock and fury."Have you gone mad?" he demanded."I am doing my job," I said firmly, positioning myself in front of him with my sword raised. "I am your personal guard. It is my duty to protect you."Darius's eyes widened even more, and for a moment, I thought he might physically push me aside."I do not need protection from a lad," he said, his voice sharp. "Sebastian, get out of here. Go join Torren in accompanying the people to the safer routes out of the grounds."I hesitated, not wanting to leave him vulnerable.But as I turned to go, Darius grabbed my hand, stopping me."Be careful," he said, his voice dropping lower, more urgent. "Do not try to
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