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All the three men were out of the gate along with Avisa in the form of eagle. As soon as they stepped out of the gate, wounds on the shoulder of Zesiro were cured automatically leaving no hints of later injury.

The visible injuries in other world do not exist in the real world but the internal energy lost will not be regained. Whether it turns out to be an added advantage or a proven disadvantage the time will decide.

Saisha the protector of Ura, water stone has a keen sense to detect aqua based powers. The target was to bring a small portion of holy water but here these three brought back the controller of Avisa himself.

"What happened in the other world? What is he doing here?"

Yathin and Sakda narrated the story inside water world in brief. Sakda expressed his discontent of having Avisa accompany them along the journey.

It feels like they have a bad blood. Whatever the issue between them other protectors were partially relieved to have the support of Avisa but it was not the end rather an initiation of new story.

They were about leave the palace but were captured by some serpent guards. If it was one or two guards, they would be pleading for their dear life. Unfortunately, it was a bunch of fourteen. Two members each.

Even if they had their complete power it would just be as simple as cutting butter with a knife. Protector transformed into a Kritant would easily kill a hundred well trained warrior in a war.

Accepting the need of the situation, instead of retreating they decided to surrender. In the mean time they were dragged by the guards to the royal court of Serpent palace.

Crossing few chamber and beautifully decorated walls they reached royal court. The wall of the royal court was painted distinctively with a different art style than other walls of the palace. It was an illustration portraying the entire lineage of serpents from the birth of their empire to successors of the throne till the day.

The floor beneath was a transparent material depicting the life of water. An aquarium with numbers of rarest marine creatures.

The entire court was illuminated with the moon light radiating from the glass doom situated at the centre at the highest point. A best place to stare at the twinkling little stars of the dark sky.

Not the right time for star gazing I guess. Concentrate on the situation of protector's. author.

Ooops! Yaa. Deep thoughts.

Surprisingly, the former owner of the palace Nathair is dead. Saisha is one among the protectors. Solikha is at the shrine cave. Then who is commanding these guards to captivate us, a thought kept lingering in the minds of protectors.

Avisa took the advantage of the situation and escaped from the clutches of guards.

Sakda spoke in disbelief, "What a coward! Despite the power he holds he deceived us". His words were directed towards the Avisa.

A guard by his side whispered in his ear, "You wizard. Keep your mouth shut. Avisa is not a coward but smart. Your eyes will pop out. Yes. You are right"

Shortly two sharp edged daggers thrown at the speed of wind were attacked aiming at the Avisa disguised as guard.

Due to his fast reflexes he moved a bit to his right dodging the daggers to hit the wall behind.

Everyone in the room was startled. Before they even start searching for the person who dared to throw the dagger, a person or I say a perfectly statured female body what we call an hourglass body embracing a beautiful bluish black outfit up to knee length appeared at their vision.

Her tall pale legs, feet covered in black heeled boots, a leather waist band to hold draggers in the place, half covered face, her shimmering purple deep eyes complementing her attire.

Moon light showering upon her was creating magic. Hard to say what was dangerous. Her looks or her dagger. One more typical thing on her chest was attracting everyone's attention.

No..Not what you are thinking..Dirty minded people.

It was a brooch. Just an intricate designed brooch as a white bear poppy flowers with chains and a dagger.

Zesiro was sensing something familiar and Orzala's eyes were stuck on the brooch as she stressed her mind to remember it. All other eyes in the room were focused on the lady.

Calling back the dagger with the tip of her finger, she spoke in her calm voice which had taints of dominance or pride.

"Avisa and seven protectors, how pleasant it is to meet you all this soon. I was expecting some actions but I am obliged to orders, I cannot disrespect my lord."

Avisa started yelling, "Crazy lady you would have killed the only controller of Avisa".

"You little tide of water. I know that a simple dagger cannot do anything to you"

"What if.."

He was cut by a loud, "Shuuush! I am not here for you and don't try to convince me that I get compelled to make you my target. Keep your tides low and just listen".

Zesiro remembered it was the same aura he sensed at the rock cave of Wakuba and Nathair's cave. He finally realised it was radiating from the anonymous lady.