Chapter 360 - Departure for the Battle Ahead (unedited) (2/2)

”I will also be going with this human Raphael.” Belgor said. ”Let us meet in the battle field later on.” He patted my shoulder.

”Yes, be careful on the road.” I told the both of them. Raphael bowed his head and Belgor grinned before both of them walked away.

”I will also be leaving now your majesty.” William said. ”The journey by sea will be much faster, so we will arrive their earlier than you. I will be the one to lead the unit that will go to shore and incapacitate their sh.i.p.s stealthily.”

”Be careful William.” I patted his shoulder, giving him my sincere worry.

”Do not worry Leon, me and my sisters will be there to accompany them.” Anatalia winked.

”That is good to hear.” I smiled.

”Then we will be on our way.” William bowed his head and departed but Anatalia did not move a muscled and looked at me like she wants to say something.

”What is it, Anatalia?” I asked curiously.

”Well… I swam near where Alicia is to take a look and make sure she is okay.” Anatalia said, but she was reluctant to continue. I felt nervous seeing her reaction.

”What is it?” I said with urgency. ”Tell me, Anatalia.” I urged her.

”Alicia she… she seems to be in pain.” Anatalia said at last. ”It looks like she is currently in labor. She will give birth any time soon from now.”

”She is in labor?” I knew what that meant in a sense.

My heart was thumping really hard in my chest right now. I am now getting anxious to get to my wife as fast as I can. I combed my hair with such irritation and anxiousness, now being conflicted to drop everything and go to where she is right now.

”Your majesty, please calm down.” Dimitri said.

”How can I calm down knowing that my wife can give birth any time soon!” I yelled at him.

”I am sorry. I am so sorry.” Anatalia covered her face with her hands in guilt. ”I know, I should not have told you anything before the battle. But I thought that you should know.”

”your majesty, I understand. You are feeling anxious to get to her majesty. But please think of the operation we are to do right now.” Dimitri scolded. ”This army needs you to lead them. And also to get to her majesty, you need the half of the key that is in Patricia's hands right now.”

Dimitri's scolding brought me back to my previous goal. It is true that we are in the middle of the operations to suppress Patricia's army and to get back the half of the key she stole from us. If I want to get Alicia back, then I have to get the half of the key in Patricia's hands.

”I understand, thank you Dimitri.” I replied. ”Thank you for telling me as well, Anatalia.” She smiled when she saw me getting sober from my previous fit.

”Let us depart at once your majesty.” Dimitri said. ”As Anatalia had said, I think we need to make haste.”

”I agree.” I nodded in agreement. ”Anatalia, you move along. Please be careful.”

”Thanks Leon.” Anatalia replied and was on her way.

I walked to where Midnight was and mounted him. Dimitri as well mounted on his horse.

”Tempest!” I called out. Not long, I heard Tempest's screech and hovered down. I extended my arm for him to land on.

”I am ready master.” Tempest said.

”Please be my eyes like before, Tempest.” I closed my eyes and touched my forehead to his.

”Of course.” Tempest replied. ”I am always here to help you.”

”How is Snow doing by the way?” I asked in worry.

”She is in Tricia's care.” Tempest replied. ”I am worried that she seems to be in pain.”

I worried for Snow because I know she was linked to Alicia. But I am sure that Tricia will be taking care of her. What I need now was to get Alicia back to my arms so that Snow will also be okay too.

”I am sure Snow is in good hands. Let us get her master back so that she can also recover.” I replied and Tempest nodded his small head. ”Let us depart!” I let Tempest fly back to the sky.

Dimitri's elite group all mounted their horsed and followed my lead.