Guardians Of Magic

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

The King of the Lions
"I am going to make sure that this girl is saved no matter what"

Xael's Point of View

"It means...we know where our first guardian is."

"The first Guardian?" I asked while staring at my left palm, figuring out what's making it glow. Besides the glowing effect, I still feel indifferent with it.

"Apparently, your first hunt has started," the older guardian shrugged

"Where?" I heard Hiro asked.

"I'll let my wife explain."

"B-but Lord Magnus. Lady Raven still needs to rest, doesn't she?" Bree asked with a concerned look in her tone and face. Her sweet voice added sincerity to her question that could swoon anyone on the spot.

"I know. But she requested to speak with you all first before she takes a nap," Sir Magnus replied with an equally concerned tone while maintaining a straight face. He might have noticed that his expression stirred all of us because of the uncomfortable tension creeping in so he decided to smile to break the ice and switched to his lively personality then instructed us to follow him to their bedroom.

Before we entered the doorway, he offered us two rooms to stay for the night for the time being. He said that Lady Raven would like the company since they don't have children.

"Stay for the night?" Hiro mumbled.

"Yeah, Hiro. Let's stay for the night!" Kichi agreed.

"I appreciate the offer, Sir Magnus, but we shouldn't put your kindness to our advantage. It was already a big favor for letting us eat here," he formally declined.

"Then I shall find the royal highnesses an auberge to stay for the knight," Bree said and placed her right hand to her chest and bowed.

"No need for that, missy. We have some vacant bedrooms here. I insist you use those instead," Sir Magnus refused.

"I believe I don't have the power to decide to that, my Lord," Bree bowed.

"Geez. Why are youngsters so formal these days? Back in my time, I used to pat the king's back like an idiot," Sir Magnus whispered to himself while scratching his nape which made me giggle a bit.

"Since I technically have the highest position in court here, we will stay here for the night. No buts," I commanded while extending my forefinger like making a decree. It was taking so long for them to argue that I was getting more and more impatient. I really really need to know why both my left hand and eye are glowing.

"Hey! I'm in charge here!" Kichi pointed out while burrowing his eyebrows, hands on his waist. I squinted my eyes at him which made him sweatdrop. He got even more intimidated when Hiro glared at him. Both of our stares almost pierced his soul that his face turned white and hid behind Bree.

"I already declined, princess," Hiro said turning his gaze back at me.

"What happened to 'Xael', my royal knight?" I mocked him. He smirked at what I said which only made me rethink if it was the most appropriate move to do.

"No, we are not staying here," he said with a stern voice and stoic face as he neared his head towards my face just inches apart but I remained calm and showed him that I was not affected.

"Yes. We. Are. And that's final," I said, making sure that every word was emphasized and neared my face too which surprised him. Our faces were even closer which gave me a close-up view of that sly smirk that he was putting on. Ohh, how I love to punch that pretty face of his.