Chapter 39: the king…

That day, in the forest....

"-Ellie…Ellie…Ellie…Ellie…El…

-WHAT DO YOU WANT?

-Why are you ignoring me?

-IF you are going to talk about something important, otherwise don't ruin my day; with your annoying jokes and broken humor.

-you love my annoying jokes and broken humor.

-sorry to bring it up to you but I don't.

-wait…are you still mad because of yesterday.

-don't remind me because you embarrassed me.

-you were blushing hon.

-how long did you spend with Kieran?

-Not as much as I remember…why?

-let's just move on and let's not talk about that again.

-why are you hiding your feelings then?

-I am not…

-you can't force anyone to love you Amato." Howin interrupted their conversation, and Ray glared at him then snapped back:

"-it's none of your business servant.

-call me that again and I will twist your neck.

-I'd love to see you try.

-you two better stop before I make you my next target and I swear it won't be an easy death." Ellie warned making her way in the front while the two boys just kept starring at her with shiver down to their spines before glaring at each other and each one of them took a side from Ellie who was surprised at their action.

Howin kept telling them about what happened and would laugh with Ellie and Ray felt down and secluded and he rode his horse a in the front from the other two.

Ellie noticed his action and fastened a bit to catch his pace.

"-hey…Ray…what's wrong?

-I didn't want to disturb your moment with your charming prince.

-well… thanks for doing the same.

-what do you mean?

-I left you that day with Miranda because I didn't want to disturb your moment with your lovely princess.

-no way I would fall for such a girl.

-but I thought…

-I am disappointed Ell, add to that she a succubus so no thanks.

-What? Why you didn't tell me?

-First, you were busy with your jealousy and second you would give her the worst death the whole world will seen.

-I wasn't jealous I just felt left alone because you made me feel replaced and I won't reach Mal's level in giving miserable deaths.

-yeah I agree but keep in mind I would never replace you no matter what I just tried to earn her trust to see if she is with culprits.

-sorry, I misunderstood the whole thing.

-it's my fault too, I should have explained and not leaves you mad…or feel left alone…so, friends.

-as we have been…but I am going to kill her when we go back.

-That's my girl…where is your charming prince?

-HE IS NOT my charming prince, and he is looking for a place to sit and rest before finishing our journey. It's almost three in the afternoon and I am really hungry.

-hey guys this way!" Howin shouted and the other two followed the voice. The three sat eating some food Ayana prepared for them while the horses drunk some water from the near river and ate grass.

They finished their way and reached the castle at night really late, very exhausted and tired from the long journey that usually take two days but they could make it in half of the period.

"-What are you doing here? Where is Mal?" Pryor saw his students with Howin and fatigue is written all over their faces.

"-a lot happened, what were you doing old man?" Ray said and the commander sighed bitterly before he answered:

"-the riots are spreading like fire in our demesnes and the number of missing girls is increasing…any clues or trace…none, even though we told people about the traitors and worn them not to accept anyone that pretend to be from the palace but they seemed to barge in now and take them by force and people can't defend themselves…so I guess the situation is more complicated.

-so you didn't hear what happened in the other kingdom…man, you are missing a lot.

-what could happened? The prince is safe right?

-yeah he is perfect unless if Mal won't kill him.

-Why is she there I thought once she finish her mission she will get her money and leave.

-well that was the plan if a group of incubus didn't attack us in our way there and the prince almost got killed…so we distract them until they reach the castle safely…covered by mud and dirt. And that night they tried to assassinate the princess but Mal saved her but got stabbed instead so now she have to marry the prince to cover up for Aya…I mean her majesty to assure her safety and we are here to investigate for the chaotic that is happening before anything could make it complicated. And if you have any question we will gladly answer them tomorrow but now… we need food and sleep." Ray finished with a big smile on while the other two was having fun at the old man's reaction.

"-simple, and straight to the point." Ellie commented before that Howin added:

"-good job Ray…now the commander stopped functioning.

-W-What?

-I know you are getting old and your hearing is worsening day by day and that's ok I will make it clear. Your favorite girl will get engaged and you won't attend it, it's really sad I know. But don't worry old man, hold yourself up, try not to die from any heart attacks and we will go together to the wedding and keep in mind ….I AM the one who is going to take her to her husband but let's hope they won't kill each other before that." with Ray's last word, the commander collapsed on the ground; the three of them looked at each other before taking him inside.

Ellie splashed some water on his face and Pryor gasped before he gulped the whole cup.

"-let me get this straight, there is someone or some people who are trying to stop the marriage and tried to assassin the prince and the princess. And now Mal have to marry his highness as a cover up for the princess and you came to find the culprits before things got messed up.

-that's Pryor we are talking about; you didn't miss your talent after all this year.

-Ray it's not time for jokes you have to be serious.

-well I tried not to shock you and everything is under control…practically… but Mal set a perfect plan we need just to hurry up before anything else happened." The commander nodded felling relieved, he trust the girl and also trust the others abilities to fix everything.

"-commander! …commander!

-what's wrong?

-the king…