29 The Shadow Guard (1/2)

Meanwhile, Alexander was busy reading a book, flipping its pages carefully.

”No need to hide,” he spoke as he sensed someone's presence.

”Over there, behind the portrait.” he continued flipping the pages carefully and slowly without looking that the portrait.

”Milord, my apologies. I was searching for Julius.” a shadow slowly came out of the portrait.

”How can I see your shadow form?” Alexander was a little confused as Julius had earlier said that no one can see the shadow guards until they change themselves into their original visible form.

”I'm wondering the same, Milord.” the shadow spoke as it bowed its head.

It was a mass of black smoke which could camouflage with its surrounding.

”Show your true self,” Alexander ordered.

”As you wish,”

The black mass slowly started to swirl, Alexander watched it carefully with no sign of surprise. As the black mass of air vanished, a man appeared in traditional robes.

He was handsome from the depth of his eyes to the gentle expressions on his face.

”Greetings to the great King, Lord Alexander.” he bowed placing his fist on this left chest.

”I'm Gruzus, the shadow guard. It's my honor to meet you, Lord Alexander.” he maintained a stern expression on his face.

”Pleasure,” Alexander spoke.

”Does the Dragon King, Lord Lucifer know that you're here?” he continued.

”Yes, he was the one who asked me to come here. The day I was caught by Julius, I was asked to serve the Vampire King in exchange for my punishment.” Gruzus continued speaking.

”Julius saved me from the death penalty. Our shadow guard army is supposed to be a secret from the outside world. It was for my carelessness I was caught coming out of the wall without seeing Julius was just behind it. The Dragon King spared my life when Julius assured that this secret wouldn't be disclosed. He made a vow.” Gruzus was grateful for what happened.

”Strange,” Alexander spoke as he closed the book and kept it on the table.

”So, why are you here?” he continued.

”I am here to serve my new master,” Gruzus bowed.

Alexander knew what was coming. It had something to do with his father and Lord Lucifer. Not digging deep into this,

”I hope you do your work with honesty and dedication,” he smiled.

”My honor,” Gruzus smiled back at Alexander.

”Lord Alex--” before he could ask something, he heard someone knocking the door.

”Come in, Julius,” Alexander said calmly.