Chapter 183 A Kings Guardian (1/2)

Saleziel felt Modor's presence vanish and he stopped his stride momentarily.

”Shi San, Shi wu.”

The two reapers immediately appeared behind him with grace in their movements. Then, they both knelt on one knee as a sign of deep respect and servitude.

”Anything to report about the man that was held hostage?”

Hearing Saleziel's question, Shi San answered with his head bowed down, not daring to look at the King of Souls.

”He seems to be cooperative and calm, Esteemed diety. He didn't cause any trouble to the Emperor's servants that served him in the past days. So far, his only wish was to be moved towards a room with a better view.”

Then, Shi Wu added what he observed as well.

”There's been no suspicious activity towards the people he's interacted with as well. Though, from recent days, he's become quite too friendly with one of the palace maids.”

Saleziel slowly nodded as he listened intently. Then, he waved his hand lightly to gesture for the Reapers to stand.

”A friend wouldn't hurt. It might help him feel less… caged. Just continue to monitor him in the unlikely case he'll try something. But don't touch him in any way. If he tries to escape, report to me immediately. Remember, only when the deadline is up, can you take his soul.”

The Reapers made a grunt indicating they understood his orders. Then they gracefully stood up and bowed before disappearing into thin air.

When both Reapers were gone, Saleziel continued to slowly walk towards the empty manor, a place given to him by Anemoly's Emperor.

His manor was actually the Emperor's most well-hidden estate known only to the current and previous Emperors. Though, in a normal human's eye, it was much less of an estate but more of a religious shrine dedicated for Kings like him. It was because the Kings were revered as Immortals in the Eriden, the current religion of the world he's in.

And he was able to garner the help of the current Anemolian Emperor due to a great tradition and agreement they upheld for thousands of years.

Centuries ago, the Anemolian royal family was chosen to be something like a King's Guardian.

In fact, in every world made, there would be a bloodline chosen by the Fates, that will receive the role of a King's Guardian.

And the duty of a King's Guardian is simple.