Chapter 417 - The Chosen One’s Partial Awakening (1)(unedited) (2/2)
When Alphonse was about to grip the Xing man's neck, he felt something coming from a direction. He took a step back before a number of stone spears came raining down just in between him and the Xing man.
”That was close.” Alphonse looked at a distance at the opening on the ceiling of the building.
The building they were in was partially ruined with the earthquake that occurred with his partial awakening. The roof caved in but fortunately no one was harmed. From the partial opening of the building, the stone spears came in and not long, men wearing black hooded robes appeared.
”Protect his highness, crown prince.” A tall hooded robed man said.
The hooded robed men came down easily and defended the Xing man that was kneeling down in pain.
”Your highness.” The tall hooded man held the Xing prince on his arms. ”The prince has lost consciousness. You, take the crown prince to safety.” He ordered.
”Yes.” One of the hooded robed man replied and took the prince of Xing and departed from the place.
”We are ordered to take this child in custody.” The tall hooded robed man said. ”Do what ever it takes to take him.”
Alphonse looked at the men in front of him. The hooded robed men were ready to engage in battle with him. They were equipped with alchemic objects that gives them the power similar to magic.
”You do not need to cover your faces with hoods. I know you all are men from Xing.” Alphonse replied.
The men started to take off their hoods. Some of them have alchemic circles tattooed on their faces. Some are visible on their skins.
”It is surprising, Xing people really have no mana left on their bodies.” Alphonse said. ”Well, the royals of Xing have been very greedy with sharing them in the first place. Maybe it is karma.”
”How dare you talk to our royals that way!” The tall man shouted. ”Attack!”
”Many versus one? This is not a fair fight.” Alphonse replied and grinned. ”Oh well, when did the Xing been fair.”
The Xing men started to attack Alphonse. Using alchemic symbols and tools, they were able to conjure elements and use them to attack the little prince. But Alphonse was able to dodge every attack with his own magic.
”Look out!” Aerith joined the fight.
”Aerith!” Alphonse was stunned but then smiled to Aerith. ”You are very powerful for your age.”
”Of course, I am.” Aerith replied. ”I am your twin sister after all. We are more like identical twins now, seeing your long silver hair. Great change.”
”Oh yes, hahaha.” Alphonse laughed out loud. ”Then why don't we take this people out.”
The ten year old twins were fighting off a group of grown men and was able to stand their ground.
”Where is Snow?” Alphonse asked.
”I asked her to take Leonhart and Thalia to a safe place.” Aerith replied while blocking off an attack. ”She will be here soon.”
”That is good to hear.” Alphonse sighed. ”I think I am getting sleepy again.”
”What?! How can you be sleepy at a time like this?” Aerith asked with a shocked expression.
”Haha, well I should not have been awakened yet.” Alphonse replied.
”What are you talking about?” Aerith asked with a confused expression. ”I do not understand you.”
”You might not understand now, but I am happy to see you. I am happy to have siblings in this life that can help me like this.” Alphonse replied.
”Hah, I do not understand what you are saying but of course I am always here to help you.” Aerith replied. ”We have been always together since we were inside mother's wȯmb after all.”
”I see.” Alphonse replied. ”Help has come. They are here.” He looked up int the sky.
The sky rumbled and the earth shook. The robed men that increased in numbers was surprised with the sudden happening.
In the sky, Tempest and Virgil in their best form were flying down. Fire and water dispersed in their paths.
”Ahhh…” The robed men were flown away from the beast's path.
*ROAR*
Carrick came with his huge body and broke the already ruined building walls. Snow jumped in near the twins, protecting them behind her.
”They are here!” Aerith responded excitedly. ”Our family are surely here as well!”