章節 52: I'M SORRY

Denaire smiled at the traitor. 'Huh, you think you can stop me? You wish.'

As soon as she decided that the traitor can't move forward, she and her dragon dropped to the ground and intercepted Hiro's group.

"Hiro," she called.

Hiro ran towards her. His eyes were looking for any signs of fatigue and magical drain from her. He saw a tiny trickle of blood from her nose and decided that she had to rest for a whole day.

"Denaire," he said as soon as she reached his arms. "What are you doing here? You should rest."

He hugged the girl so fiercely, afraid that he might lose her.

Denaire snuggled in Hiro's embrace. "I just need to reinforce the shield so that no one can mind control us anymore."

Hiro looked at her face and wiped the blood from her nose. "Why are you so heroic? Look at you, you're near exhaustion. Please Denaire, rest for a little while. Don't you trust me?"

Denaire tiptoed and kissed Hiro's lips. "I do. I do trust you. It's just that I sometimes feel antsy whenever I've got nothing to do."

Hiro smiled at the girl he so loved. "Denaire, you will feel very antsy if you don't rest. Don't you know that magical drain would lead to paralysis, blindness – "

"Okay okay okay! I get it Hiro. I'll rest. But promise me you'd take care of yourself."

Hiro scoffed playfully. "Who do you think you're talking to? I am the youngest and strongest general in Exosha. Those soldiers are afraid of me. I can defeat them."

Denaire giggled. "Whatever you say, my love. Now go and bring home victory."

"Of course," Hiro replied and kissed Denaire lovingly. He then commanded his knights to attack.

Denaire watched as they flew towards the approaching enemy lines.

***

Crown Prince Amon and his companions are nearing the camp. They were a little bit exhausted of the travel, but their spirits were burning with passion and rage to see through this to the end.

General Luther came up close to the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, how would we let them know that we are with them?"

Amon looked at the looming camp, a smile blooming across his handsome face. "I'll have to go with Raj and look for Denaire."

General Luther smiled and nodded. "Then we should get ready while waiting for you."

The Crown Prince nodded and gave the signal to halt. He announced to the congregation, "I have to go and meet their leader. We have to assert our stand here. Please wait for a while, I'll be back." He looked at his side and made eye contact with Raj. "Raj, come with me."

And together they went towards the camp.

As they reached the border, they could hear sounds of fighting and shouting. They were almost at the first tents when a knight stopped their advance.

"Please state your business," the knight said flatly.

Amon cleared his throat. "I am Crown Prince Amon of Oniro and I am looking for your leader."

The knight's stance immediately changed, "Did you say from Oniro?"

Amon furrowed his brows in confusion, "Yes."

The knight bowed and said, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I'll call someone."

The knight ran back inside the camp. Amon was confused of the knight's reaction. He wanted to follow him inside, but a shield was preventing him to.

"Hmmm?" he cocked his head and sought the magical shield. "This is strong, don't you think Raj?"

Raj looked at him as if he was dumb. "Of course this is strong. This is master's magic!"

Amon smiled. Of course this was Denaire's work. He has been with Denaire for all of his life and this magic was truly hers.

Just then, they heard running footsteps. Amon looked at the direction the knight disappeared from, anticipation and excitement written all over his body.

And there she was, Denaire.

Amon strode towards Denaire who was struck frozen. As he reached her, he hugged her tight.

"Denaire," he breathed.

Denaire came back to her senses and hugged Amon back.

"Amon, how?"

Amon laughed and ruffled the girl's hair. "The island suffered a shock, probably something that happened to you. So we decided to aid you. Your birds were very helpful."

Denaire looked up at Amon and smiled gratefully. Although she has a lot of things to say to him, she couldn't deny that some more pressing matters should be attended first.

"So," Amon said smilingly. "Are we welcome to join in the fun?"

Denaire giggled and answered playfully, "Of course, Your Highness. Knight!" she called to the knight that welcomed them.

"Escort them to General Hiro. Tell him they're from Oniro and they're willing to help." She looked back at Amon. "Hiro knows what to do. Listen to him, it's only a matter of time that we will be able to defeat the King with your help. Go, call them in."

Amon smiled at her and ran back to his companions. Denaire looked at him, happiness and sadness swirling in her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Amon."