Wein dropped the newspapers on his desk and sighed. The bounties on Zai's and Trois' head was raised along with their accomplices because of what they did recently. They just tortured a son of an important figure in Westernia and abducted a kid.
Their country is being monopolize by Shaera and there she is creating new problems for them. Harming an important person, staining their land's reputation with her selfish actions. What are those actions for?
Lumalim ang pag-iisip nito noong maalala ang libro na iniwan nito sa kanya. Matagal na niyang pinag-iisipan kung sisirain na niya ba ito o ibibigay kay Corum because he'll admit that he is being eaten by fear as the days go by. Shaera is looking for that book that he has his hands on. It'll mean death if she finds out that the book is being hid by him since the beginning.
Napadaan sa lamesa niya ang tatlo pang kapitan and he looked at them when they stopped in front of his table, "Tara. It's already lunch time." aya sa kanya ni Serene. Tumayo naman siya at sumama na rito.
They walked through the crowded hallways. Binibigyan naman sila ng espasyo ng mga estudyante. Sinusundan rin sila ng tingin ng mga bantay na nakadistino sa bawat sulok.
Caliver clicked his tongue, "If not only because of these things, we could have done something to break away from that woman's grasp." bulong nito habang tinitingnan ang itim na bagay na nasa kaniyang pulso.
"Not only that, the whole country is inside a barrier and there are demons lurking around everywhere. That means that all of the citizens are her hostages if some unexpected turn of events happen." dagdag naman ni Nicolov na diretso lamang ang tingin katulad ng iba.
Serene nodded, "We're fortunate enough that Shaera didn't stop the regulation of newspapers in the country that contains information from the outside."
"However, there are still uncertainties. The only person who can help us in this situation is Zai whom I still have my doubts on. The other kingdoms won't bother to help us because since the beginning, the kingdoms have never had good relationships with each other." saad ni Wein at pumasok na sila sa cafeteria. The only thing he can confirm is that Zai will surely come back to get the book but is that it? Wein still has doubts. What does she need the book for anyway?
--
Xhen walked inside the throne room and saw Shaera sitting on the throne with her leg on top of the other as she take a sip from her wineglass. Xhen stopped in front of her, standing with dignity, not losing his confidence and atmosphere of being one of the most powerful person before his death.
"Lady Shaera, isn't it about time we should track down that girl again?" tanong nito.
"There's no need to rush. We can deal with that girl later." Shaera stood up, "Instead, I want all of you to find a certain something for me."
"Yes, Lady Shaera." saad ng iba na bigla na lamang lumitaw sa harap niya.
"About the girl, force those captains to track her down and bring her to me. Might as well use them." she smirked, "Although I doubt that they can succeed."
"And the thing you want us to find? What is it?" tanong ni Garo dito. The others glared at him for his unrespectful way of speaking to the goddess. Garo just stared directly at Shaera's eyes not paying attention to the others.
The side of Shaera's lips raised, "I want you to obtain a Hevrion's DNA."
Their eyes widen with what she said. They all know what a Hevrion is. They've been working for the goddess since they were revived to life and the goddess has always mention that word. She seems excited whenever she bring it up. The most powerful killing machines a conquerer could wish for. But they all know that the Hevrions have been extinct thousand of years ago. How can they attain a DNA like that? There's no way they'll know where the Hevrions are buried.
Shaera spoke once more, "I've been hearing rumors from Northernium. A man named Zenlhoir Hevrion is there. There is no certainty that that man has the blood of the first demons but I still want all of you to get me some of his DNA. Understood?"
They all nodded, "Yes, Lady Shaera."
Shaera took another sip from her glass as Xhen and the others disappear from her sight. Shaera squinted her eyes as she look out of the window. Thinking about the same thought that is irritating her since she knew that Zai has the Historia. She knows very well that the girl they're tracking down is not normal. She can hold the book without being punished by death. Only gods like herself can touch those books.
Shaera gritted her teeth and threw the wineglass, breaking it to pieces. "That damn Avis, she was able to transfer that power into someone else. That damn brat is irritating me even after her death!"
She's also frustrated by the thought that Zenlhoir Hevrion might not even be full blooded. She needs a full blooded Hevrion's DNA to revive the most powerful chess pieces. She also cannot cross to the other world where the Hevrions were sent, she was forbidden. By the creator himself.
She clicked her tongue, "Even a single drop of blood or a strand of hair is enough. Just bring me a Hevrion's DNA!"
--
"Track down Zaivrin Haines and bring her back alive." pormal na saad ni Xhen habang nasa harapan niya ay ang mga kapitan ng academy.
Serene gritted her teeth, "And why should we obey you? Even if there's a bomb wrapped around my wrist, I wouldn't follow the likes of you."
Xhen just continued staring at her, "You'll do as Lady Shaera say or they'll die."
Lahat ay napatingin sa isang direksyon at nakita ang hindi inaasahang mga tao. Their hands are shackled behind them and their bodies are completely covered in wounds. Garo and Cast forced the two to kneel on the grass of the field.
"Your highness! Headmaster!" sigaw ng mga kapitan at ilang mga guro na nasa gilid.
Levine chuckled and smiled at them even though he looks weakened to the point that his body is almost going to drop any moment. While the king just looked at them with his stoic expression, still looking dignified even though he looks like a slave in his blood stained clothing.
"Not only that, if you dare to do something unpleasant, remember that your numbers here will lessen. 20 students for each suspicious moves. That device will explode if you try to break it and the moment that it do, it'll send signal to us. You know what'll happen after that." Xhen looked around then back to them, "All of their lives.. are in your hands."
The captains gritted their teeth and clenched their fists. They glanced at the king and saw his eyes squint at them. Saying that they should obey him and also, it's like he's trying to say that the moment they get out of this country, they should do something as long as they have the chance. They kept quiet and nodded, just like what the king wanted them to do. The king has been given the position in a young age but all of them know that he is a very wise man.
"You have 15 days. If you won't come back with her in that time," Xhen glared at them, "I'll kill the students here as long as I'm satisfied, along with your king."
Pagkatapos ay bigla na lamang silang nawala, kasama sina Levine at ang hari. Vyann clenched his fists and pursed his lips when he saw his father just smiled at him without any care in his own condition.
"Don't smile, you idiot..!"
