Chapter 352 - Preparations for the Final Battle (2) (unedited) (2/2)

”Consider it done your majesty.” Dimitri replied humbly.

”And tell Chris that to make a detour to the ruins where we found our key fragment before going to Veluria.” I said. ”I have a message to give to the lycan leader Belgor.”

”L-Lycan leader?” Dimitri gave me a shock and confused expression.

”It is a long story, but to explain it we met the lycans of ancient times and I was able to become allies with them.” I replied. ”I guess I formed a relationship as a blood brother to their leader.”

”I believe that what happened was not an easy task.” Dmitri sighed. ”I am sorry for not being by your side, your majesty.” He said apologetically.

”It is fine because Alex was with me.” I felt a bitter pain in my chest remembering the young man. Dimitri saw my expression and knew right away what I was feeling.

”Do not worry, your majesty. I have already sent a letter to the capital informing of your orders about his younger brother.” Dimitri assured.

”Thank you as always, Dimitri.” I replied. I was feeling tired after our discussion. With making plans, I guess my heart felt at ease. ”It is already late and we have a busy day ahead. Take some rest Dimitri, I will need you by my side with our battle with Patricia's forces. And I hope this will be our final battle with them.” I plan in ending Patricia in our next confrontation.

”I understand, your majesty.” Dimitri bowed. ”Please rest as well.” I smiled, knowing that Dimitri is acting as a nagging older brother.

”I will, so be sure to take some rest as well.” I smiled.

Looking up at the night sky full of stars, I cannot help but think about my wife Alicia.

'How long has it been since we have been parted from one another? I think a month has passed.' I thought and lost count of the days. I was only focused on getting the key fragments that I lost track of time. 'I still have a few hours to sleep until dawn breaks. Might as well get some shut eye before departing. I will need to be in full strength and with focused mind for the battle coming.'

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My consciousness was returning ever so slightly. I can feel my body floating in mid air. The feeling was strange but I felt safe. I tried opening my eyes but I can feel my eyelids being heavy, as if they do not want me to wake up.

I was able to open them a little, getting a little glimpse. I looked at my surroundings feeling confusion.

'Where am I?' I thought, but then remembered about my conversation with the Almighty One. 'Oh yes, I remember. I am at the depths of the sea.'

My body felt heavy and I cannot really move. To top it off I still feel drowsiness over me. I looked at my body, and I was actually floating in mid air. But that was not what caught me by surprise. What I saw when I looked down was my bulging stomach. It was huge, as if I was in my late months of pregnancy.

'How long was I asleep?' I wondered. 'Why hasn't Regaleon come and get me?' I felt a pain in my heart, thinking that maybe Regaleon has forgotten about me and our child.

I want to scold Regaleon in my mind for not finding me much earlier, but the drowsiness came back in full power. My eyelids closed on their own and I was pulled in deep sleep once more.