Chapter 166 Ambushed 2 (1/2)

(Regaleon's POV)

”Be careful.” Alicia said when we parted lips.

”I always am.” I smiled at her. ”Because someone is waiting for me to return.”

I took my sword that I layed on the ground. I stood up and walked towards the door. I looked back one last time before exiting the door.

”Wait for me.” I said with a gentle smile.

”I will.” Alicia smiled back.

I walked outside and see my remaining knights guarding the entrance.

”Guard the entrance well. Be sure not to let anyone in.” I ordered them.

”Yes your highness.” The knights answered.

I look around and all I could see is a sea of flame blocking our path. My magic leans on the fire, wood, and wind elements and so I don't have any means to stop. We can't escape from here without any outside help. I need to find a way to send a message to Dimitri and fast.

'Tempest, where are you?' I called my familiar telepathically.

'I'm here flying around in your vicinity.' I heard Tempest reply. 'The fire encircling your area is too strong. Look and see for yourself.'

I made a resonance with Tempest. I can see what his eyes can see. He was flying in circles above the burning area. We really are surrounded by a sea of fire.

'I cannot swoop down because the fire is too strong.' Tempest said.

'It's okay, don't come any nearer. You might get shot down by archers.' I replied.

”Heh! As if they can hit me.' Tempest scoffed.

'But still it is better to be safe.' I said. 'Go find Dimitri and tell him we are trapped inside this sea of flames. We need his help in getting out of here.'

'I understand.' Tempest replied.

But before I cut our resonance I see a spec of light in one of the buildings inside the burning zone.

'Wait, zoom in on that spot.' I ordered Tempest.

His eyes adjusted and zoomed in on the shining spec of light. When the image became clear it was a person with his platinum blonde hair shining under the rays of the light. It was none other than the crown prince of Jennova, prince Gladiolus.

And as if he heard me call him, his eyes locked on mine or rather it was Tempest's. I see Gladiolus talk to one of his men and the subordinate gave him a bow and an arrow. It was clear what he was going to do.

”Tempest, get out of there!” I called out loudly. Then our resonance was cut off. The last thing I saw was Gladiolus pulling the string of his bow and targeting Tempest.

”Tempest! Tempest!” I called but there was no response. ”DAMMIT!!!” I cursed out loud.

I gripped my sword tightly with rage. 'How dare he?! I am going to kill him!' This was the only thing going around my mind right now. Rage was enveloping my whole body.

”Come out!” I yelled out loud. ”I know you are here. I know what you want. And I am telling you now, you can never have her while I am still alive and standing!”