Aster hugged Ramuja's body tightly. Blood drenched his hands that were hugging Ramuja's back. He looked lost and scared that he couldn't say anything.
At the midst of commotion, Charles and his men subdued the 'assassin' who was his own subordinate. He didn't understand how could this happen. He was ready to shield Aster before suddenly a silhouette flashed in front of him and shielded Aster instantly. His movement was really fast to the point that Charles didn't see that person until he was stabbed.
It was him. That damned slave, that eyesore to him. Charles was about to unsheathe his sword and end his life right now, but he saw Aster hugged that slave tightly, as if that slave was very precious to him.
Charles gritted his teeth. He proceeded to subdue the assassin first. Charles immediately drew near Aster who was still in shock. He tried to pull Aster back, but he didn't budge. He tried it again to no avail.
