On a Journey To Find Love. [Zarry]

Chapter 65

Harry blinked a few times. What was he talking about? He looked at Ilyas standing with his men in the hall. He could probably hear them but didn't bother to look their way. 

"I am saying he moved like a storm and killed with ease. He is more powerful than he claims to be. He can't just be hundred years old." Zarin explained, not caring that Ilyas could hear them. 

He moved like a storm? Harry clearly had more to learn about Ilyas, but he didn't want to judge him before knowing the whole truth. 

"Did he do it in front of everyone?" Harry just asked in case. 

He didn't believe that Ilyas would be so stupid to expose that he was a demon. All demons knew that their existence had to be unknown to humans. 

"No." Zarin replied. 

"Then there shouldn't be a problem. He made the task easier, didn't he?"

"He did. But he is not being truthful." Zarin said. 

"I believe in him." Harry spoke with finality. "Now we have other things to think about." 

Harry stood up from his seat and went to speak to his soldiers. They still had things left to do. They had taken care of the castle's defence and the king's quarter's. Those were the biggest threats. But the queen's and the prince's quarters were left. 

The prince followed in his father's footsteps. He exploited and oppressed the weak. Despite all the natural resources their kingdom had, their people starved while they swam in riches. The more Harry found out about humans, the more they surprised him.

Harry gave his men instructions with Callum's help and they divided the task between them to take care of the prince and the queen. 

"Zarin, you can follow them and help. Ilyas, you can stay here with me." Harry said. 

Zarin looked between him and Ilyas before following the others quietly. Harry was relieved that he didn't have to scold him again. Once everyone left the hall, Ilyas turned to him. 

"My Lord, it seems like my actions displeased you." He said. 

"No, they didn't." Harry looked into his eyes. The pale blue in them had a hint of silver. 

Harry had thought about it once before but never asked. "Was any of your parents ancient?" 

"Yes, my mother. She was a smoke demon. " 

Harry had guessed right. No wonder Zarin was surprised by his strength. Zayn must have chosen him for a reason, but strength alone was not the reason. Why was Ilyas loyal to him? It felt like he served him wholeheartedly, despite that he wasn't given much of a choice. 

Ilyas had provided him with all the information he needed the night he was making his plan. He had been a great support.

"What do you think we should do with the King?" Harry asked, curious to know his opinion. .

"My lord, you came up with this plan. I am sure you will find a fitting punishment for him." 

Harry sighed. He knew he didn't want to do anything with him before his father came. "Let's lock him in for now." He said. "I scared him so he should be tortured for a while after he wakes up in a cell." 

Ilyas nodded and followed his orders. When he came back, he had the seal with him. 

"How did you find it?" Harry asked. 

"I woke him up and compelled him." He said simply, handing him the seal. 

Harry took it and looked at it thoughtfully. If he had only thought about himself, he would have been on his way home with a deal and get his title as a General. Now he ruined his chances, but he didn't regret it at all. 

Zarin, Callum and Oliver were the first to come back. They had the prince with them. Ilyas took care of him by locking him in a cell. Harry didn't bother to talk to him or scare him. He would justify his actions just like his father. 

The Queen's guards were taken care of and she was left to sleep. Harry ordered Ilyas to compel her into slumber, and then she was locked in her room. The servants that were awake realized what was happening but didn't cause a problem. They were not armed and wouldn't be reckless to fight against them. They didn't have a reason to.

When all the soldiers completed their tasks, Harry ordered the servants to provide them with food and take care of the injured ones. Because of Ilyas and Zarin, things went smoother than he expected. But taking over a kingdom was more than just invading it. Once his father came, he would have a lot to do. There would be political decisions and announcements to be made, rules to be set, punishments to be given, order to be brought back and much more. 

"Your Highness. Why are you not eating?" Callum disrupted his thoughts. He handed him a bread where he sat alone on the floor, thinking, while everyone else ate their food. 

Callum sat in front of him, keeping him company. "Are you worried?" He asked. 

Harry was of course disturbed by all this. It wasn't what he wanted to do, nor what he came to do. 

"Callum. Do you think we should always avoid war?" He asked. 

"No. I wouldn't be wearing a military attire otherwise." He looked at him thoughtfully for a while. "You are worried about your father. He is not very fond of war." 

Harry nodded. "I am worried, but not because I doubt myself. What do you think? Did I make the wrong decision?" 

"I think you were wise to not make a decision for anyone. Just for yourself." 

Harry was glad that Callum could see his point. He understood his strategy. 

"If I may step out of line, I think it was time someone made a decision." He said. "If you need help, you have my support." 

Harry was confused. What did he mean?

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Hey guys, hmm I don't know hat to say but this book has hardly left 5-6 or max 10 chapters left. So, yeah!! I sorry for disappointment. I'll explain everything soon! Ig