Chapter 331 - Azure Dragon (2) (2/2)
”I hope not.” Tempest replied. ”With Snow and Alicia in deep sleep, having to fight that beast on its full capacity and with a master, I am afraid we won't get out scratch free.”
Tempest's words held a truth I cannot deny. When we faced the azure dragon in its territoty, it was a formidable enemy. But if chooses a master, even if we were on land, beating them will not be an easy task.
”Let is just focus on getting passed him first.” I said. ”I cannot be calm knowing that Alicia is under there, all alone.”
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Getting back to shore, I saw my men waiting for me by the beach.
”Your majesty!” They all greeted me in my return.
”I have found my wife.” I said with a straight face. ”There is no need to go search for her.”
”Where is her majesty the queen?” William who was looking so worried, searched for her. But I just shook my head.
”I cannot retrieve her.” I replied to him. ”Chris, continue tomorrow as planned. We need to retrieve that key fragment as soon as possible.”
”As you command, your majesty.” Chris bowed his head accepting my order.
”William, you come with me.” I said.
I walked back to the duke's estate with William following me from behind. When I was entering, Duke Destia walked towards me with a worried expression. His son Rapahel was walking by his side.
”Your majesty, I heard what happend to her majesty Queen Alicia. My son here gave me the details.” Duke Destia has a worried tone. ”I am so sorry for having this happened inside my estate. I will take full responsibilty, Even if you ask for my life as compensation, I will gladly do so. But please spare my children. They have nothing to do with her majesty's disappearance.” The duke knelt down and begged in front of me.
”Father, please do not say such things.” Raphael tried to help his father back up. ”Deborah is innocent and has nothing to do with her majesty's disappearance.” But the old duke did not budge from his kneeling position.
”Even so... I have still sinnee for I am a host that was not able to assure her majesty's safety inside my own estate.” The duke said with a gultiy voice. ”Your majesty, I deserve to be punished with my negligence.”
”Your majesty, I beg you to be lenient with my father.” Raphael knelt down in front of me as well. ”He is getting old in years and can be negligent at some times. Please have mercy upon him. I am willing to take your punishment.”
”What are you saying, you silly child.” The duke scolded his son.
”Both of you can stop.” I interjected with the father-son conversation. ”You two, get up. Your family is not at fault with my wife's disappearance.
The disappearance of Alicia was magical in origin, but I have no time to get into details and explain it to them. I help the two back up on their feet once more.
”Please be at ease Duke Destia, I have found the true culprit for my wife's disappearance.” I said and patted his shoulder. I see him sigh in relief. ”But I will trouble you for a while here in your estate. We will be staying here until I retrieve my wife.”
”Yes, of course your majesty.” Duke Destia replied. ”We will supply you anything that you need. Raphael, please tend to host majesty's needs.”
”Of course father.” Raphael replied.
”Then we shall take our leave.” I said and continued to walk until I reached our room with William following from behind.
I took a paper and pen and wrote as fast as I could. After writing what I needed to, I folded the letter and handed it to William.
”You are the one I trust the most. Fly on Tempest and search for Dimitri.” I told him. ”Give him this letter. He would know what to do next.” William took the letter and nodded.
”What about you your majesty?” William asked.
”I will go with Chris and his men to retrieve the last key fragment.” I replied to him.
I told William everything that happened in the open sea and he understood instantly why I told him to search for Dimitri in haste.
”Please go in haste.” I patted his shoulder. ”My wife might be safe, but I cannot stay calm with her all alone out there.”
”I understand your majesty.” William replied.
'Tomorrow, I will get thet key fragment. And just waiting for Dimitiri's key fragments, I will surely go and see you again m, Alicia my love.' I thought.
edited by:nalyn