215 Dilemma (1/2)

Zorbek didn't chase after Lilith but waited for the palace guard's arrival. They had all be startled by the sudden call, but within moments, they had all appeared in front of their captain.

Although they didn't understand what was going on and had questioning looks, they asked, ”What are your orders, Captain!?”

”The beast girl plotted to assassinate the prince with the sword she stole from me. Luckily, I discovered in time and managed to stop her, but she managed to escape! Quickly go capture her! Dead or alive!” Zorbek commanded.

'What!'

The palace guards were easily roused in anger. Just when they were beginning to trust that beastkin, the person attempted to kill their prince!? That was the same as trying to kill all of them!

Half the palace guards immediately complied and gave chase after Lilith, who had already escaped with the steel sword. She didn't have a weapon and since Zorbek was so gracious as to bestow her one, she wasn't going to toss it back. She needed a weapon to defend herself.

Meanwhile, the other half didn't move immediately. Suspicion and doubts hung over their faces.

How did the beast girl even manage to steal the sword from their captain? What would she gain from killing their prince? No matter how they thought about it, she doesn't stand to gain anything from doing so.

However, the shelved the thoughts to the back of their minds. The more important thing to worry about was the condition of their prince.

”Where is his Highness?” They asked.

”The prince has been swallowed by this building after receiving a stab. His condition is currently unknown. I will stay here and find a way to get his Highness out. The rest of you should quickly give chase. Don't let the person escape.” Zorbek said sternly.

The palace guards frowned but complied. Orders were orders.

”Yes, Captain.”

”Wait.”

Zorbek suddenly said.

”Yes, Captain?”

The palace guards paused their steps.

Zorbek pointed at them and said, ”I don't have a weapon. One of you, pass me yours.”

One of the palace guards volunteered and offered his sword to Zorbek, before they all left. Few had offered to stay, but Zorbek rejected.

With only Zorbek left behind in front of the sealed entrance of the inheritance building, he reverted back to a cold person and began studying the entrance.

'The brat seemed to have placed his hand here before he disappeared…' Zorbek mused as he glanced at a specific runic plate.

Gripping the new sword, Zorbek placed his hand on the runic plate and pushed!

However, nothing happened. The runic plate had already lost its glow and was devoid of power. The entire inheritance building had reverted to its previous lifeless state like nothing had ever happened.

Zorbek's expression turned ugly and pushed several more times. His efforts were futile.

He cursed and hacked the building anger with all his strength, but no damage was caused to building whatsoever. Not even a white scratch. In fact, it seemed like it was the sword that got chipped instead.

…

Lilith was distressed while she was fleeing the scene. There was nowhere to run. She obviously couldn't leave the elder tree's protection and fight her way through the ants by herself nor could she stay. She would have to confront the palace guards.

Although she didn't fear a one on one with any of the palace guards, if they all come at her, she still wouldn't stand. In the end, her best bet was the treants as she made her way to Elder Evergreen's dwelling.

No one could communicate with the treants in the ancient tongue other than Leon. She could only do her best to convey her message across with hand gestures.

Elder Evergreen was awoken and baffled when the girl barged into his home and started making a bunch of gestures. It didn't take long before his home became livelier as the palace guards arrived and started spewing a bunch of words.

He didn't understand what they were talking about, but it seemed like they wanted to harm the girl and it became apparent to him that the girl sought him for protection.

Since that was the case, he would not allow any harm to befall her before he fully understood the situation and the best way to understand the situation was to seek the boy.

The old treant stood in front of Lilith and shielded her, while the palace guards back off slightly as they were intimidated by Elder Evergreen's pressure.

Elder Evergreen might have had his Transcendental powers sealed; it was not lost. His body was more powerful than any other treants and a slap from him would end them.

When he took a step forward, the palace guards took a step back in fear. They glanced at each other with dismay.