The Beast and the Sword Book 2: The Changes

Epilogue: Into the Unknown

With the disappearance of the Princess, those that knew of her existence could only do nothing but worry. Not even Julius himself could foresee what had been done.

The assailant who had gone after her with the intent to kill, for the first time in years, had sent a shiver down the spine of the Captains.

And with the absence of the Captain of the Black Bulls, the Kingdoms defenses seemed to have dwindled.

And yet there was still hope.

As long as Saorise had been alive and breathing then that meant the young Princess was alright.

For now---the Wizard King proceeded the situation with a calm and clear head and discussed with the Captains what should be done on the manner.

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Asta's mind had been blank the entire day.

He couldn't believe what had happened today. Prism... And Feodora... Two people important to him were lost. Somewhere in Clover, no one knew where they could be, or didn't even know where they could look. All he, and the others could do, was hope and pray... That they were alright.

Yukiko sat with anxiety as she thought of her two children while Cadfan did his best to keep his wife calm.

Of course, doing his job as a professional scouter, Acer had left in search of his nephew and niece with his pigeon, Sterling by his side across the Clover Kingdom. Gooden had done the same as she seeked out the people within the Black Market, telling them to let her know if there was any news.

Nolan, though he had been distraught after he had recovered, had left in a hurry without a Healing Mage looking over him and had gone to search for his niece.

Noelle who sat by Asta's side didn't know what to say or what could be said. Yet she sat by his side, doing her best to comfort him as he tapped his foot as a nervous habit.

All the while they could hear the Captains conversing within the meeting room, as they were discussing what could be done. Saorise had been present in the room with Yukiko and Cadfan as she sat at the opposite end of Julius himself... Her face looked down.

"I can't believe this---" Rill said, "---The assassins had nearly gotten away with murder."

"Not to mention with her injuries, she won't survive wherever she is." Guldre said, "To think this DOLL had gotten the better of the so-called powerful girl."

"You'd do well to hold your tongue, Guldre." Nozel told him with a leer.. "You ought to show some respect after the fight she put up against that--Monster."

"Still--" Meroleona said as she had been standing in for her brother Fugeleon "--That shrimp is tougher then she perceived herself to be. I'm surprised she managed to hold her own against something the Diamond Kingdom created."

"We were distracted by the threat of the Midnight Sun, we didn't take into account the Diamond Kingdom would send one of their own to attack." Charlotte said.

"Was this their attempt for revenge after what happened in the Dungeon?" Nozel wondered.

"KEKE--IF THAT'S THE CASE--" Jack said as his blades were out and ready. "--THEN MAYBE WE OUGHTA GIVE THE SAME TREATMENT! AN EYE FOR AN EYE!"

"W-WHOA YOU'RE MORE ON EDGE THEN USUAL!" Rill exclaimed.

"WHAT MAKES YOU SAY THAT--KEKE!" Jack asked as he had a menacing aura surrounding him, scaring Rill.