Chapter 43 Crown Prince’s Plans (1/2)

It was night time and Leon was in his room. He thought about the happenings that happened earlier in the day.

He never thought that Alicia will learn fast with the lessons he had thought her. It only she was given the proper education when she was young, he was sure that Alicia would be the most knowledgable of all the princesses. And not to mention, her sword skills are improving day by day. In fact she can really surpass his own sword skills if she becomes diligent in her practices.

Leon walked outside of the veranda. He wasn't sleepy yet because of the many thoughts that were swirling on his mind.

”Your highness.” A voice came from the shadows and Dimitri emerged. He kneeled down before Leon.

”What is it Dimitri?” Leon asked.

”We have tracked the Atlantian prince until the borders of Atlantia and Jennova.” Dimitri said.

”And?” Leon asked with authority.

”Please forgive me, your highness.” Dimitri said with remorse. ”He and his retinue was able to elude us.”

Leon sighed. ”Is it because of negligence?” He had a chilly voice. Dimitri shivered in fear.

”No, your highness.” Dimitri replied. ”The Atlantian prince used cloaking magic. They were able to elude us because of it.”

”Cloaking magic?” Leon repeated. ”This prince is using some advance magic. This will pose as a problem for us.”

”Do not worry, your highness. We are still searching for them.” Dimitri said with determination.

Leon looked at the night sky. The moon was full tonight and the stars were little. He made a long whistle that broke the silence of the night.

Not long, a big bird was seen flying towards them. It was a black eagle approaching them.

Leon extended his arm. Not long, the black eagle flapped it's big wings on top of them and landed to Leon's extended arm.

”Tempest.” Leon patted it's head. ”Show me what you have seen.”

Leon closed his eyes and concentrated. From his closed eyes a view of a vast forest was seen. He was flying and looking down the trees and plants below. Then not long he saw five men on horse back. When the view zoomed in on those group of men, he saw a platinum blonde young man riding next to a middle aged man that was wearing a priest's clothes from the church of Jennova.