Chapter 171 Unexpected Occurrence (1/2)

The arrow just passed the side of my face and I heard its whistle.

I turned around fast and tried to stop the arrow but my magic isn't working. I see Regaelon was struck by the arrow on his chest. I see him fall down on his knees.

”NOOOO!!!” I shouted in agony. It felt like my heart had burst open, it felt so painful.

”You really are something.” Gladiolus said with a smirk. ”You evaded the arrow that was about to strike your heart. But no matter, because you will fall down by my sword.”

Regaleon was still breathing but heavily. I can see blood coming out from his mouth. Hope blossomed in my heart. The arrow didn't hit his heart. Regaleon looked my way and our eyes met. He gave me a comforting smile and worded me something.

”I love you.” Regaleon said. I might not have heard his word because of the distance but I read his lips say that.

Gladiolus lifted his sword and pointed it towards the kneeling Regaleon before him. ”Die, crown prince Regaleon of Grandcrest!” Gladiolus yelled.

”STOOOOPPPP!!!” I shouted on the top of my lungs.

I want to stop him from striking that sword down; I want to save my beloved.

(Regaleon's POV)

When Gladiolus' sword was about to strike me, a bright blue light shined from my chest. The light began pulsating and not long the blue light came out from my inner clothes. It was the pendant that Alicia gave to me, it was her mother's memento to her.

The light from the pendant engulfed me into a bubble like force field. The sword that Gladiolus had thrusted towards me came in contact with the force field. The sword shattered into pieces upon contact.

”What the…?” Gladiolus was caught in surprise.

This bought me some precious time and thrusted my sword into Gladiolus' body. Gladiolus was surprised with the sudden events. Blood trickled from his mouth.

”Hah, I was caught by surprise.” Gladiolus said.

I didn't hesitate and lifted my sword to give him a one final deadly blow.

”Your highness!!!” A young woman came running out of nowhere and was able to save Gladiolus from my last strike.

”Ahh…” My wound from the arrow gave me unprecedented pain. I wasn't able stand up.

”Your highness, hang in there.” The young woman laid Gladiolus down. Not long the man that shot the arrow towards me was standing protectively in front of them with his sword pointed towards me.

”K-Kill him now.” Gladiolus coughed up blood.

I was at a disadvantageous state. With my arrow wound that was hurting immensely, I can't move. I also can't use my magic for unknown reasons.

When the man was about to attack, black robed men came by my side.

”Your highness, sorry for being late.” Dimitri kneeled beside me and supported me.

”That's not important now.” I said while flinching in pain. ”Alicia… get Alicia!”

By hearing me calling Alicia's name Gladiolus' party also looked Alicia's way and moved towards her in a rush.

Dimitri didn't waste any time and sprinted towards Alicia as well. But then something similar to what happened when she was kidnapped was happening now. Alicia was glowing in white light. The surrounding areas around her started to crumble into dust.

”Dimitri, withdraw in a safe distance!” I ordered at once. Gladiolus' subordinate also withdrew as well after seeing what was happening.

Alicia's body started to float. The building that she was standing a moment ago turned into dust particles.

”Alicia!” I yelled at her but it was as if she didn't hear me. Her eyes were blank and lifeless. ”Alicia, I'm here. I'm alive!” I tried to reach out to here to no avail.

The light enveloping Alicia started to spread and everything that came into contact with it was turning into dust.

”Your highness, it's not safe here. We need to move away.” Dimitri insisted.

”No, I won't leave Alicia behind.” I was getting frantic. I need to go to her, to tell her that I am alive and she doesn't need to worry.

”Your highness, if we stay here we will also be disintegrated into dust.” Dimitri shouted at me.

”I don't care! I need to go to her!” I tried to stand up but the arrow that was still piercing my body hindered me.

I pulled out the arrow that was sticking at my upper left shoulder. ”Ahhhh!!!” I cried in pain while pulling it out. Blood started to flow from my wound nonstop.