Chapter 34: Chapter 34: Seal of Enslavement
* Inside the royal palace of Adrun there was always this current atmosphere, a certain form of happyness mixed with intense activity which made it difficult to make oneself available. It was the same for Alvaces who moved from right to left to organize the prince's life, he didn't look like it but he had managed to make allies within the two factions, to attract the favors of the two princes. and to temper the ardor of the conspirators who would resent his majesty. The truth is that without him Prince Emory would already have died, Protective Talisman or not. Despite all his efforts, alas, his dismal appearance was working against him and there were things he could not do on his own, the arrival of these Killick warriors was therefore a godsend because he could entrust them with certain jobs that he would not give. not to humans *.
-I understood that you were the smartest here. * He said *.
-However, nothing of the kind has been announced? Why these presumptions?
* Somewhere in town in a library, Alvaces fixed one of the young killicks with his strange gaze, but he remained rather calm as he observed the rows of books stretching out in front of him *.
-Enrik is that it? Your group is interesting but it is made up of savages and I would like there to be a head that thinks in spite of everything.
-Kaleb and Dagur are ideal in this case since they are the bosses. * Said Enrik *.
-The first one seems quite strong and intelligent but he gives off the same aura as Prince Elfinn. He is no doubt a ruthless person. The second is clever and very interesting, but he's a lunatic with bizarre hobbies. Like freeing a slave who barely speaks our language, he has a wolf that I'm sure isn't normal and a girl a year younger with whom he has a very strange relationship.
-You saw it right, we can't hide anything from you. * Said Enrik smiling *.
-After years of being discreet in order to survive I ended up developing a certain sense of observation. And I'm sure you do too.
-Decidedly, we can't hide anything from you. I'm like you, we both bet our future on people who maybe we'll sink. But never mind if it should work, we'll make sure it works.
-Exactly. Glad to have a friend to chat with. Now work. * He said in a colder tone *.
* Enrik smiled and plunged into the many registers in front of him *.
-A little paperwork never killed anyone. And then I'm supposed to be a scholar.
- By the way one last question? Why do you all have blue hair, actually? It feels weird.
-Ah that ... A simple matter of genetics.
-Gene ... You sound like the mad monk behind the palace temple.
-Who is that ?
-At work I said.
-Yes siiiiir.
* Everyone had their day rather full. Sheehan and Varken were looking for Dagfinn in the city but in reality they were almost tired of looking. At the same time through the corridors of the castle Kaleb went to a rather special place. He arrived in front of one of the palace rooms and heard moans from the other side of the door. He waited until there was nothing left, then entered the room and found a man sitting up and naked with a sheet over his limb. He was a man of medium height with long, dark hair like the king's. Normal because this man was none other than Prince Elfinn who had summoned him *.
- Come in, please don't be shy.
* As he took another step into the bedroom another man climbed out of the prince's bed. Kaleb stopped short and looked at the startled man. The latter covered himself with a sheet and picked up his clothes before leaving the room. *
- Do you know why I summoned you here?
-No my prince.
* Even though he had a mature mind, he had decided to take on a more childish tone of voice. It was what they had decided among themselves if they were to find themselves alone with adults and Kaleb was playing well *.
-I thought you were more insightful but let's move on. Your name is ... Kaleb is that it?
-Yes my prince. * He said, tilting his head *.
-You are very polite I like that. Stop me if I'm wrong but Emory brought you back here because he didn't have any friends right? I mean by passing yourself off as his bodyguards he keeps you close to hand.
-Haha you are right majesty. And all Killick that we are, in fact we are only children.
* Kaleb looked Elfinn in the eye and gave an embarrassed smile. He really looked like a little boy and the man in front of him was staring at him with a look of interest *.
-Tell me about the Killicks young man. Is it true that you are eating your enemies?
* There was this tacit agreement between Killick that we never contradict a rumor about them. The more people think badly of them and the more they fear them, the better for the business. His mother had instilled it in him very young, so his answer was ... *
-No, these are just rumors.
-Hahaha I suspected it.
* Kaleb has decided to change the speech just to stick with the realities of the palace *.
-But it is true that Killick's stomach can digest anything which gives us great survivability regardless of the environment.
-Oh really ? Tell me more.
-Our skin also adapts to climate and temperature, but there is still a limit to what we can endure.
-Yes that seems logical to me.
-We see better not necessarily further and our sense of smell and hearing is more developed.
-Your hearing you say. Could you hear a conversation through a wall?
* He expected this question. Having sharp senses is very beneficial for spying *.
-I ... I don't know, I admit that I never tried.
-So let's do a test. I'm going to go to my bathroom and say something out loud. You tell me what it is.
* He got up half naked, covering his bottom with his sheet and then went to the bathroom. Kaleb who had the senses more than keen naturally heard what was going on but he still had this unpleasant feeling. Elfinn licked his lips and said *.
-I want to be one with you Kaleb.
* This young boy's gaze narrowed, he who was ussualy serene. He felt the greatest disgust for this prince and his more than doubtful inclinations. For a second he faltered but struggled to regain his composure. Elfinn comes back from the bathroom smiling and staring at Kaleb *.
-So what did I say?
-I heard sounds. * He said *. But difficult to interpret? My prince, didn't you say gibberish on purpose to trick me?
* Elfinn laughed and moved closer to Kaleb who tried not to lose his temper. He put his hand on his chin and smiled at him *.
-Decidedly I really like you ... playing ordinary kids. * he whispered in his ear *.
* In truth this whole test was a way of gauging how much he could see the Killicks kids as a threat. Hearing Elfinn's words made Kaleb shudder, who didn't know what to say at all. Suddenly the door opened and Emory entered the room. The scene was quite ambiguous, it looked like an adult abusing a child and Emory didn't see it any other way *.
- Big brother what does that mean?
*He walked up to him and came between him and the young Prince Killick who was trembling on himself*.
-Kaleb is part of my personal guard you don't have to summon him without my permission.
* Elfinn's smiley face disappeared to give way to the cold, hard gaze he used to display *.
-How dare you speak to me in that tone? I am your elder.
-Can be but that does not give you the right to seize what belongs to me.
- Belongs to you? Are you saying you consider this young boy to be your slave?
-Slave ? * Kaleb wondered *. So is that how they think about me? Those motherfuckers from Adrun have no regard for us Killicks.
-If that was the case, what would that change? * Emory replied *. Kaleb belongs to me just like the others. You hear me Kaleb I order you to obey only my orders to anyone else.
* The Seal of Enslavement activated and the emblem displayed on the prince's wrist. In simple terms this measure forced Kaleb to obey Emory when he gives a seal order but conversely anyone able to use the seal outside of Emory becomes unable to give him orders *.
-You ... you have ... * growled Elfinn *. No problem, I don't need the seal to get what I want.
* He approached his hand to Kaleb but the young Killick grabbed his wrist and looked at him threateningly which cooled his ardor a bit *.
-Don't touch me my prince. It is extremely bothering.
-I like when my prey resists.
* After which the two children left the apartment. The pressure eased and Kaleb started to shiver, but it wasn't fear that drove young Killick, but another feeling *.
-What a disgusting man. He is not ashamed of anything is downright unhealthy.
- Big brother Elfinn has always been like that. * explained Emory *. Especially at the level of his carnal desires.
* Emory was also out of breath. He had to muster his courage to be able to respond to his brother like this and now his hands were all shaking. The two young boys had hidden themselves outside the palace with their backs against the pedestal of the statue at the back *.
-I am sorry. * Said Emory *. Sorry for saying you were my slave. I ... I am ...
* Kaleb widened his eyes and realized that casually Emory was a kid too *.
-It's nothing. It's not like I'm upset you know.
-Liar goes. * He said jostling him slightly *. On the other hand, I was serene.
-You can speak, you shake like a leaf. Still, you'll have to be wary of your big brother. Ideally not to have to do with him.
-Yes it would be for the best indeed.
* But there was another point that highly annoyed the Prince of the Killicks. He clenched his fist several times and sighed *.
-I'm in control. *He thought out loud*.
-Eh ?
-I wanted ... to kill him. * Thought Kaleb *. Several times I tried to break his neck but I felt like a force, a supernatural pressure as if countless hands were holding me back. And the more I forced myself, the more those hands cluttered around my heart until it crushed it. I realized that if I tried hard to kill the prince my heart would explode.
* He closed his eyes and let out a great restorative sigh *.
-I see ... There is a limit to the harm we can wish them and the actions we can take towards them. A Killick cannot directly kill a member of the Royal Family. Haaa mother, father as you must feel humiliated and powerless to obey such weak beings.
* While he was deep in soul-searching Emory began to lose patience *.
-Kaleeeeb. * Emory shouted into his over-grown ear *.
* The killick jumped and blocked his ear from the sound *.
-Are you awake ?
-Ah ... I ... Yes.
* Prince Killick smiled and stared at Emory *.
-Emory. * Said Kaleb *. Thank you for being my friend.
-Hey don't say annoying stuff like that. *He said looking away*.
* Kaleb leaned over and stared him straight in the eye *.
-I really think so.
-So close, so close ... * Said Emory, stepping back *. A little tact. I think I'm starting to understand Dagur.
* At nightfall everyone met at HQ. Finally everyone except Dagur who was strangely absent this time *.
- Has anyone seen Dagur? * Emory asked *.
-Surely to play with his new toy. * Varken explained *. Adali is surely with him.
-Yes good whatever. * Said Kaleb *. Have you heard from Dagfinn and his position?
-About Dagfinn. * Said Sheehan *.
* The young boy hesitated a moment then stared at Varken who shrugged *.
-What's talking about?
-Well ... I think we lost Dagfinn.
-Eh ? How's that lost? * Asked Enrik *.
-Put it simply. * Said Varken *. Dagfinn doesn't want to come back
* End of chapter *
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