บท 231: Troubling Shadows

"What foolish creatures would dare assault the people of my kingdom?!" Zell yelled out, his voice shaking the very planet as his rage bubbled from within. "All the women were taken? Including my mother?"

"That would be correct, my king." The man said. "I am sorry we were unable to stop them. Please forgive us."

"I wouldn't expect you to." Zell said. "This is bound to be the work of the fox of death or one of her devil minions. No doubt they felt what happened to the goddess of creation and have learned of me. I was hoping they would leave us in peace until the time for war, but it seems that was a foolish hope. I should have left someone behind to defend you. This is my fault, and I will correct it."