Chapter 332 - The Remaining Key Fragments (1) (2/2)

Even if I have brought Alicia and my child far away from here, I have no doubt that they would have been brought here by this connection to the forbidden magic none the less. This has been in my mind the whole time in our journey towards our destination.

The sun was high up in the sky when we got to our destination. It was the ruins from the old civilizations many years ago. Nature has claimed back the buildings exterior, with tree roots protruding the walls and tree trunks towering over with luscious green leaves.

”Your majesty, it looks like we are in the right place.” Alex, the one that I picked to be the second in command from my group said. ”Most of the building are in ruins with trees protruding all over the place. It will be difficult to find an entrance like this.”

I surveyed the ruins and what Alex said is true, but we need to find an entrance none the less.

”Have the men form group of threes and search the vicinity.” I ordered. ”Keep in mind to be careful. We do not know danger lurks around this area.”

”As you command your majesty.” Alex bowed and set out to tell the men what I have ordered.

I came down from Midnight and tied his reigns on one of the tree branches. I also went on a walk to look around the vicinity.

The place was just beyond the cliff looking out the sea. Judging by the height, the cliff would be a hundred of feet above sea level. It was. A high drop if ever one jumps from here, and at the bottom were sharp rocks protruding the sea's surface.

”Anyone who jumps from here would have a low chance of survival.” I said out loud my own thoughts.

I looked at my right knowing that the south direction was where my country of Grandcrest is. This place was just bordering my own country, and because of this I felt somewhat safe. I looked around to find the something that can be used as an entrance to the interior of the ruins.

”The key fragment is just waiting inside for the taking.” I thought impatiently.

I clenched my fist, thinking that the key fragment was just beyond my reach. I shook my head thinking that I cannot hasten things just because I want to get the key fragment as soon as possible.

”No, I cannot just dive in without being careful.” I told myself. ”My men's lives are on the line in this mission, I cannot move based on my emotions alone.”

In Dimitri's report, he said that the places where the key fragments were hidden are indeed filled with traps. They were careful in moving forward, but still some of the men were either hurt or injured in the process. We cannot just go inside without taking extra measures and precautions.

While I was surveying the vicinity, I saw Alex's group heading my way while looking around.

”Your majesty, there is no luck so far in finding any entrance.”Alex reported.

”I understand.” I replied. ”Continue searching. There will surely be something that is bound to be discovered in this ruins. Let us not loose hope.”

”Yes sir.” Alex replied vigorously.

The sun was still high up in the sky. We still have hours of sunlight to search for an entrance inside this ruins.

edited by: nalyn