Chapter 230 - A Missed Chance (2/2)

The tall trees that she used to block the path was being cut with force and fire started to spread. Fear enveloped the queen's body. She knew where that fire came from. She ran as fast as she could just to further the distance.

”Just a little towards the border.” The queen said to herself.

Because of the war, the borders of Jennovia retreated inland because of the wins of Grandcrest in every battle. But even the further she ran the person begind her was catching up.

”Damn.” The queen cursed once again. How many trees have she uprooted to block the path behind her. These trees was huge but the person behind was plowing thru them like there were cheese being cut to pieces.

*BOOM*

The queen was swept away with the latest explosion and she was knocked towards the ground.

”Sh*t!” The queen cursed while she tried to stand up. She looked in front of her and a clearing was seen across the sea of trees from where she was.

Beyond there was the border of Jennovia. For sure soldiers are stationed there that can help her to get to safety. She ran as fast as she could towards her salvation.

”Where do you think you are going your majesty?” Regaleon's chilling was heard in the cold night.

Queen Patricia was in the clearing but a wall of fire stopped her tracks, she couldn't take a step forward. She looked around with fright. Just a few meters away from her, the young king of Grandcrest stands holding his sword. He was looking battered with dirt and blood staining his clothes. But even with this, he looked intimidating

”Y-You… what do you want from me?” The queen asked in fear.

”What I want from you?” Regaleon said with mockery. ”After all the things you did, you ask me what I want from you. Well first, I want my fiancée back. Second, I want this war to end. Third, I want you to stop looking for the forbidden magic that can put all of our lives at risk.”

Queen Patricia cringed after hearing Regaleon mentioned the forbidden magic.

”You know about the forbidden magic?” Queen Patricia looked at Regaleon with surprise.

”Well queen, I am sure you know I have Atlantian blood in me.” Regaleon said. ”My mother was from a branch family of the royal family and so she has told me many things about Atlantia and the Great War.”

”I-Impossible!” The queen yelled in disbelief. She only thought that Regaleon was just an offspring of a regular Atlantian. 'No wonder his magic abilities are extraordinary and powerful.' The queen thought.

But after the queen knew this, she saw Regaleon as more of a danger. The prophecy said about the chosen one being of royal blood, it didn't tell specifically if it needed to be pure ore diluted like that of the branch family.

With his existence, there are two males with royal blood that can be 'The Chosen One' of the prophecy.

'He really needs to die.' The queen thought. 'He is a danger to Gladiolus' future.'

The queen saw Regaleon taking a step towards her.

”D-Don't come near me!” The queen yelled.

”Do not worry Queen Patricia, I don't plan on killing you just yet. But I won't promise you wouldn't get hurt.” Regaleon said with a serious face. ”I need you alive to bargain with your son. With you in my hands, this war could end. That would be for the best.”

The queen shivered in fear. The fire was blazing behind her, cutting her escape. She tried to use her earth magic once again and make the earth under the fire open up making the flames disappear. This gave the queen a chance to run.

”I won't let you!” Regaleon charged towards the queen before she can escape. His sword was aiming towards the queens legs.

*CLANG*

Regaloen's sword was stopped by another sword. When he looked up he saw of the siblings, Clara.

”I won't let you hurt her majesty.” Clara pushed Regaleon with all her might.

Regaleon was pushed backward a few steps. He saw Clara was covered with wounds and was panting heavily.

”You are in no condition to continue on fighting.” Regaleon said. ”Lower your sword and I won't take your life.”

”Heh, I would rather die than be taken in as a hostage.” Clara said. She raised her hand and fired some sort of signal in the night sky. The signal put of a red light like fireworks.

Not long soldiers in horseback were racing towards where they were.

”Tsk… Jennovian soldiers from the border?” Regaleon was irritated. ”They were racing so fast. I am not sure if I can catch the queen by the time they get here.”

Even with the injured Clara blocking his advance, catching the queen who can still use magic will be difficult.

”Your majesty!” Dimitri came with his men at the right timing.

”Dimitri.” Regaleon looked at Dimitri who was by his side in no time.

”I am afraid we can't win against these many soldiers.” Dimitri gave his assessment.

Dimitri and his men looked battered and bloodied after the fight. They can't win a fight with soldiers who were a hundred percent okay.

”It is best to retreat for now.” Dimtiri said.

Regaleon looked at Clara and the queen who were just meters away.

”I was so close.” Regaleon clenched his fists in irritation.

”Big brother!” Clara yelled.

Regaleon looked at where Clara was looking and saw that Dimirei's men were guarding an unconscious and tied up Jeremy.

”Let's retreat for now.” Regaleon ordered when the group of soldiers on horses was getting nearer.

”Yes.” Dimitri agreed and gestured his men to retreat.

”Give me back my brother!” Clara launched an attack their way but Dimitri was fast to counter her.

With Dimitri and Clara's clash, Clara was knocked unconscious.

”Bring her.” Regaleon said and looked at the queen. ”This isn't over. I will come for you soon.” He threatened.

Regaleon's group retreated while the queen was rescued by the Jennovian knights that had just arrived.

”You will be the one to fall young king of Grandcrest.” Queen Patricia said between her clenched teeth.

edited by:nalyn

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