12 RNG: Texan In Another World - V1.12 - Pretense (2/2)

”Hey! Come on now, What did I tell you already. You can't do that sort of thing. The lab will be flooded with water once it melts.” Mike took out a jacket from his backpack and put the truck away.

Taking back the Cold Hitch his hands were going to go numb. Mike wrapped more strips of some hide that had been leftover from shredded bedding. The Weapon itself looked rather primitive and No one would understand its function till after it started its firing.

The steady stream of Ice was accompanied only be a kick and pushing force. The Ice was tangible, It froze the air fell or was projected. It covered its surroundings with Ice and subzero temperatures, It was almost as cheap on energy as the Temperature manipulation techniques he had already tired out. Mike was thrilled.

”This will work well, but I can't use it constantly or it will shatter when struck.” Mike kept worrying about the consequences of breaking a crystal. Prince Troeg had given him a few details about what they were known to do, which was why he wanted them in the first place. They were a source of combustion, explosion and expulsion. Mike's new weapon also meant he had a way to defend himself. When he was finally convinced, he gave the girls whatever he could find that looked like clubs and under the cover of darkness they headed toward the castle.

It was approaching time Mike to have been seriously worried, and he needed direct answers. Approaching a guard without hiding themselves, Mike and the girls walked up to the guards and asked if Cara had made it to the Castle.

”She's inside, the Prince has her under guard. You're free to go inside.” The guard was expecting them.

It left Mike worried. He did the only thing he could do to protect himself and pulled the sap crystal from his storage. Gluing the guard to the wall and covering his mouth while explaining took a bit of coordination. Mike left some coins as an apology and the guard settled down in defeat.

”Lets get inside, I can't let anything happen to her.” Sneaking across the perimeter and into the castle didn't take a whole lot of effort, Mike was starting to wonder what all the guards were for.

When he saw Cara sitting at a table, She stood up, ecstatic. Running over to Mike, he gave a wry look at her company. Stopping any further confusion, Cara stopped to speak.

”Its good you're here. The Prince has heard what has happened, Why are the girls here?” Cara looked behind Mike and saw the others.

She wasn't expecting him to come along with them. Someone needed to guard the Lab.

”Who's guarding the Lab?” Prince Troeg nodded to some guards and they rushed out of the building.

”Fine. Its better that you're at least safe. Did you manage to bring your research?” Prince Troeg let out an ominous question, with all that was going on he dared not admit anything but he had to say something.

”I have my remaining seeds, my truck and the books i borrowed.” Mike felt something was off, Prince Troeg didn't usually act so ... forward.

Cara explained why she had been there for so long. After Prince Troeg heard about the Battering Ram he sent guards to secure the city. If someone dared plow a Battering Ram into a lab of the kingdom, It had to have been seen by someone. It was likely that what took so long was their belief that Mike melted those people inside out and wouldn't have a problem doing it again if he was threatened.

Mike relaxed a bit but still maintained his silence about his research being out of his hands. He somewhat felt like he had been watched over the past few weeks, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

”Prince Troeg. Might I ask what is going on? Have the people who instigated the attack on the others in the market and stolen our goods been captured.” Mike asked a legitimate but sharp question.

He knew it was a double edge question but he had to do it for the sake of knowing. Mike looked him straight in the eyes and asked once more.

”Did they catch or even look for the guy who robbed my assistants and tried to slander her as a poisoner?” Mike reminded Prince Troeg about the cookies and how the girls had taken advantage of him when he had passed out from eating one.

After hearing the recount again from Mike, Prince Troeg understood what happened. He vowed to do something to repay her courage on coming with the information alone, and so dignified.

Prince Troeg was hitting on Cara. Mike noticed it right off the bat and his face twitched a bit. ”Your Highness, We have some matters to attend to but we would like to have repairs done to the door and entryway. If I can please trouble you on these matters.” Mike postured and Prince Troeg could see that Cara was resisting his advancement.

Withdrawing a bit Cara stood up and walked to Mike and the others who were standing firm behind him patiently. The girls were all glad the Cara was safe.

”So who was responsible?” Mike still wanted an answer.

”We don't know. I have sent guards out. If you must go, Go.” Something was wrong with Prince Troeg.

Mike wanted to ask why, but it could lead to an awkwardness he just didn't want.

'What sort of Alpha sulks' Mike said his goodbyes and escorted the girls out.

When they saw the guard still bound and gagged they did their best to free him. When the gag came from his mouth he started talking in a hurried fashion.

”GO! Hurry, They are headed to the Lab!” The guard was a bit more than angry for them having tied him up at first, but it probably saved his life. When the raiding party noticed him, they all laughed and left him alone. He could hear them talking about what they had to do when they arrived, something about pulling the walls down.