LILAC

~ Chapter 11: First Encounter ~

Lila's POV

Upon reaching the city, Mason put me on my feet and held my gloved hand in his tightly. I looked around to see a big black coloured gate almost 20 feet high. Large walls were attached to the gate surrounding the city, mostly for security purposes.

I'm guessing this is the entrance to the city gate.

We entered the city gate as we were met with silence, except for a few soldiers wearing full body armour at the gate, who I believe were responsible for opening and closing the city gate. There were multiple streets intersecting at where we were standing. In between the streets were brick-built buildings that were four to seven floors high. However, except for the streetlights, all the shops and houses were closed, and no lights were on. A cold gust of wind flowed through the passages, making it look gloomier than usual.

"What happened here?" I asked Mason.

"After imposing the curfew, all of the house lights were also by law required to be shut down as a precautionary measure. Further, if anyone was spotted outside after curfew, they were to be thrown into prison for the night by the patrolling guards." He replied.

I nodded at his explanation. "But I don't see any guards around us." I looked around just to double check if what I said was correct.

"Yes, because we are the patrolling guards for tonight!" Mason stated raising a brow at me.

Fine, fine. I get it now. Sighing I looked around to spot anything unusual.

"We will go this way!" Blake spoke as Darius nodded at him. Rose waved at me and walked with her mates towards the left side of the city.

"I guess that leaves us with this side." Pointed Orion on the right. We followed his lead.

"Do let me know if your legs hurt Lila. Okay?" Mason whispered.

I smiled and nodded at him. He was so kind and caring. Honestly, life would have been a hell if it weren't for his help this past week, adjusting to this world.

He blushed looking straight ahead of us. Octavius and Orion walked in front of us, while Darius walked behind us.

"I'm going to head on the top and see if I can spot anything." Orion spoke. I watched as he teleported on top of a seven-storey building within the blink of an eye. It was like a piece of cake for him, as usual. I shrugged as we watched him scout the area around us and once again, he disappeared like the wind. He probably teleported somewhere else.

"Is it okay to let him be like that?" I asked Mason.

He laughed lowly in response. "Lila. He's a demon, there is no mortal that could ever hurt him."

"Oh!" I looked away shyly. That is true. Shaking my head we continued walking down the lit street.

"You seem to think that we aren't strong Lila." Mason spoke as he paused. "But rest assured. We are very strong. These three guys aren't even human. They are literal beasts. Their stamina, strength, and mental capacity is stronger than humans and are unmatched compared to us mortals." He nodded his head as he looked at me with pride shining in his eyes.

"Oh. I seem to forget that." I replied. They were non-human after all.

He grinned. "Besides, you are with the youngest and strongest archimage and wizard in the University. I'm very much capable of protecting you. Nothing will ever happen to you." He spoke seriously puffing out his chest a little in the process.

I giggled as he reminded me of a puppy. Nodding my head, I agreed with him. He's right, they are stronger than humans. I should trust them and put more faith in their abilities. Not be a worrisome bother for them.