Chapter 568: They have arrived (1/2)

As all three groups have encountered some challenges along their way, back in the underground city of the Draconic Skinks, Aiden was experiencing a disaster of his own as well.

Ruining their precious moment, the guards stationed outside the main cave came rushing in and appeared at Aiden's or to be more precise Archbishop Zark's chamber. Startled by the sudden intrusion, the little girl, Tolliah jumped up in fright and quickly rushed to hide behind to the best possible place she could think of: his dear papa's protective back.

”[Reptilian] Yes?! Don't just stand there, like a bunch of fools! What is it?!” Aiden roared with annoyance. He actually felt that he made some steps getting closer to the little girl, he wasn't appreciating the interruption in the slightest. His face was contorted to an angry, displeased frown as he gazed at the guards who were, in turn, were shivering, trembling in fright.

”[Reptilian] A-a-a…” The guards stuttered at first, unable to phrase a proper sentence whilst being subjected to their leader's full brunt of anger.

Noticing this, Aiden was close to losing himself and vent some of his rage by killing and then absorbing all three of the guards. However, just as he was about to launch himself into action, he felt the gentle, shy tug of the ceremonial garment he was still wearing coming from behind him.

Knowing well who the source was, his anger instantly vanished, and a warm smile appeared on his face as he turned around and looked at the little girl. She was looking up with wide, puppy-like watering eyes at her beloved Papa, her lips quivering as she slowly, hesitantly asked.

”[Reptilian] Papa… you wouldn't hurt them… do you? They shouldn't be scared, right?”

Aiden sighed at the girl's words, taking a moment before giving it a single nod. Yes, he was only annoyed by the fact his intimate time was ruined by them, but in reality, they weren't to blame for that.

Turning around, he buried his face in his palm and shook his head as he turned to face the trio of shivering guards again, and asked with amidst two sighs.

”[Reptilian] Yes, Tolliah is right. You have no reason to be scared, at least not from me.” Aiden raised his head turning to look at the central guard. ”What is it that you came to tell us? It has to be important for all three of you to barge in so suddenly.”

The guards became startled once more as they were called out again. They needed a bit more time before they could calm down and collect themselves enough to finally reveal the reason for their intrusion.

Yet, instantly, as their minds became focused they turned worried and frightened again. This time, however, it wasn't because of the potential pressure coming from their leader, but because of what they were about to say next.

”[Reptilian] M-master! T-t-they… T-t-they are c-coming!”

Listening to the stuttering words of the guard, Aiden was confused.

”[Reptilian] What? Who is coming? What are you talking about?”

Tolliah however managed to connect the dots almost immediately. With worry, she exclaimed as she tugged at his sleeves once again.

”[Reptilian] Papa it's them! The bad guys! The bad guys are coming to hurt us! You have to help the uncles! You have to save the aunties, and all my friends from the meanies!”

”[Reptilian] Bad Guys? What are you..” Finally, Aiden understood, recalled the memories of the absorbed old man. ”Oh… I see.”