26 Chapter - 26 (1/2)

Peter rushed towards his mother Sussan and shouted, ”Mom!”

”Peter, Thank goodness you are finally here.” His mother pulled him away and they went behind a huge crystal that hid them from everyone.

”What happened? Did you find the Elder?” Sussan asked.

”Yes! But he said you are in danger, so I had to rush here. I couldn't find anything from him. I was not expecting that Draven was Elder's son. I was quite shocked. But now I understand why I picked Draven out of everyone else. My mind chose Draven, the minute I laid my eye on him.” Peter divulged.

”Peter, my boy, listen! I am still not sure what does Ashes lord expects from you. But from the time I understood that he is your father the difficulties and the danger you are going to face from now on will be more challenging and painful.” Sussan worriedly held her son's hand.

”Mom, I understand. I feel completely different now. I can sense the powers running through my veins. I know a lot of things which I never expected to know in my life.” Peter claimed.

”Peter, my dear, please think carefully before you do whatever you thought of doing. I feel that you are all grown up now and I cannot control you anymore. If this is the destiny awaiting you, then I do not think I can stop you from going ahead. But always remember you will have my support unconditionally” Sussan stated.

”Here, this is the book which Ashes Lord's replica gave me. I am passing it to you now. Hide it well from everyone's eyes and never disclose it to anyone.” Sussan handed over the Ashes book.

Once Peter touched it, it disappeared. He felt that the knowledge in that book was getting stored in one part of his brain. He still couldn't understand how this book was going to help or what it could do?

But Peter definitely felt a big difference within him and it impacted greatly on the knowledge he acquired.

Sussan and Peter went out to meet Kristone's family. When Peter heard what had happened to Brenda and everyone else, he walked towards the insect.

Looking at Peter, Ectoproda shivered. It decided to run away for its life. But Draven and James stood on the other side and blocked its escape.

”Release all of them now! It's an order” Peter ordered.

”I am sorry my Lord! I did not know these people are your slaves! I beg you to spare me. I will release all of them at once.” Ectoproda immediately took the magical rod and whirled the water strongly.

The soul raised high in the air and rotated for a few minutes before going back to their own respective bodies.

”James, you are safe! Goodness, I thought I lost you” Brenda who then just woke up ran towards her husband and hugged him.

”Good to see you back too” James with joy hugged her back.

”I order you to not capture anyone into the lake from now on! Until or unless anyone threatens the secure forest's existence” Peter declared.

”This humble slave will obey your order, my Lord” Ectoproda bent on all eight knees and hit his head on the ground.

Peter then walked towards the Kristone kids and lifted them in the air using a magic spell. He then lifted the dark magic which was surrounding them and returned them to their parents.

Slowly, the sky cleared and Secare forest became livelier once again. Even though it did not retail its past glories, this situation turned much better than before.

Elly ran towards Peter and gave him a tiny scroll. Peter looked at Elly questioningly.

”This might be left behind by Nina for you,” Elly explained.

Peter, then opened the scroll to find a totally different language that he never learned before. But once his eyes met the words, the message became clear to him.

'Awaiting for your arrival in Asher! Hope to see you soon!'

The message was small but it made Peter happy. She is alive! He felt a sense of relief running through him. He was eager to meet Nina once again.

”Mom, I need to leave Ether right now! I have a mission to find someone in Asher” Peter declared.