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Chapter 14 - Episode 14

Inside the kingdom walls Pisces, Eric, and Taron standing outside the king's castle. Eric moved out the way as he knew what was about to happen. Pisces faced Taron while saying that this time he will bring you both to the king. He pulls both katanas out, and points the right towards Taron. Taron tells him not to worry. He spins his scythe then smiled while saying they were already going to see him. Pisces charged at Taron and he did the same. The two started clashing their blades as they meet in the middle. Both swinging their blades while also deflecting the other. Taron jumped up and swung his scythe detaching the blade. As he swings the chain the blade dashes towards Pisces. He blocks the blade with his katana. Taron yankes the chain back as he falls down. Pisces crossed both katanas then yelled instant freeze. As Taron landed ice covered his entire body. Pisces dashed towards Taron with both katanas covered in ice. He slashes the ice, shattering it and knocking Taron in the air hovering over the ground before he falls. Pisces body starts to shake as instant karma attacks him knocking him back just like he did to Taron. Both Pisces and Taron get up. Taron looks at Pisces and smiles. Pisces then swings his katana generating a ice wall. Taron let's the blade of his scythe hit the ground then swings it forward generating an earthquake with rock spikes. The ice and rocks collided sending pieces everywhere.

Outside the castle walls, Jax and Braiden was standing near the gate door. Jax asked if Lant was still fighting. Braiden confirmed, then Jax asked why was they waiting for him. Braiden didn't have an answer. The two started to walk towards the the gate door.

Elaine started to peak out between two buildings to see the fight with Pisces and Taron. Pisces asked Taron why is he protecting a fugitive. After asking he slams his right katana in the ground. Taron jumps up as he dodges the Ice generating under him. Once he landed he answered that Eric was just a normal person that was being punished for something he didn't do. Then he states that Eric reminded him of himself when he got banned. Elaine was shocked by Taron's response. Elaine started to question herself, asking if she was wrong about them. Suddenly Jax joined the conversation, stating that he wasn't helping because of that. Pisces looked over and his eyes widened as he sees Jax and Braiden walking towards them. Jax then asked Pisces if he actually believed Eric would do any crime to the king. Stating that Eric couldn't even fight. Pisces started to think.

Meanwhile Lant and Capricorn was still fighting outside the wall. Lant pointed his staff towards him and used lion's roar. Capricorn completely blocked the attack with complete guard. He told Lant that it was pointless he could block his hits all day. Lant started laughing, then asked wouldn't it be funny if you lost your shield. A pink line appeared infront of Capricorn then flew into him. Two birds was suddenly hovering over them. The first one dives in with the second bird following. The first bird swoops in and attacks his arm. Distracting him as the second bird swoops in and takes his shield. Lant then softly poked Capricorn with his staff. Capricorn looks at the staff then Lant as he smiles. He then uses lion's roar launching Capricorn.

Back inside the kingdom Pisces aimed his katana at Jax saying no matter he has his orders. Jax smiled then stated that he was tired of talking anyways. Pisces looked at the three then Eric. Lant then arrived standing somewhat behind Pisces. He asked him if he was okay with killing the innocent for the king. Pisces looked down at his katanas then fell to his knees. After everyone stared at him in confusion, Jax stated that they had broke him. Taron then suggested going inside the castle.

Once they entered a group of knights ran towards the entrance. Jax cracked his knuckles while saying let's have some fun. Moments later in the dining room the king and Jonicus heard rumbling and wreckage. Soon after the door was kick down by Taron. The four then walked in standing infront of the long table. Taron and Jax moved over to the right while Lant and Braiden moved to the left. Eric then walked in standing in the middle of them. Eric gave the king a serious stare. The king eyes widened as a memory appeared of 5 shadowy figures standing in the same position they was. The king closed his eyes then chuckled. He then stated that his fate was inevitable. Eric stated with confidence that the king's raid of terror is over. Lant asked the king what did Eric even do to him. The king responded that it was a long time ago.

He then gets a flashback of him sitting on his throne. He gets a vision of 5 shadowy figures standing before him as he gets dethroned. A week later from then the king was walking down the hall. He sees zodiac knight Virgo walking towards him. The two accidentally bumps each other. The king gets a vision of the shadowy figures again, but this time one of the shadows had been cleared. The king had clearly seen that Virgo was one of the 5 in his vision. The king explained that the same thing happened with Jax, Lant, and Braiden. One figure was still unclear, but he couldn't let that vision come true. With some special help he had came across something interesting in the caves. Two demon orbs that were large in shape. The king had used the orbs to cursed the four of them. Then banishing them so they wouldn't be allowed back in the kingdom. The king states that his plan was working so far. Time went passed then he met Eric. Once he saw him the final figure was clear on his vision.

The flash back ends as the king explains that he couldn't banish Eric like he did the others so he made him a fugitive. He sighs as he states that all his efforts was useless. Jax clenched his fist while asking if he was serious. He gave the king a serious stare while asking if the king had cursed them just so he can stay as king. The king responded that it was some details under that but yes. Jax grunted showing his anger, then started to laugh. Jonicus asked if he thought that was funny. He replied nah then pointed towards the door while saying this is what he was laughing at. As they look to the door, Elaine walks in holding a telephone lacrima. A small orb that was connected to the castle's speakers. Everyone in the kingdom had heard the king's confession, and was shocked at what the king had said. The bread shop owner smiled knowing Eric was innocent. The people was mad that the king had lied to them. Hearing the people from outside Taron states that he doesn't think they want a king like him anymore. Lant asked then who'll be the new king. Elaine stated that Eric could do it he has already been helping the people of the kingdom for a while. Eric was shocked to hear this, but after breathing in and out while closing and opening his eyes, he was ready.

Later on Elaine stands on the balcony of the castle. She states that there is a new king of Statosis. Eric starts to walk out while Elaine yells out king Eric. He was wearing a crown, a golden robe, a black shirt with a gold colored cross, black pants, and gold dress shoes. The people cheered and clapped for him. After quieting them down Eric stated none of this would've been possible without the help of the cursed zodiacs. The four had walked out to the balcony. Then he states that his first act as king, he claims the cursed zodiacs unbanned. Lant and Taron looked at each other and smiled happily. As everyone cheered Jax asked if they was gonna accept the cheers from the people who wanted to get rid of them. Taron replied pretty much and stated that things are gonna be different now. Jax smiled then stated that he was cool with it. He jumped up to celebrate but his foot had bumped the rail of the balcony. Causing him to trip over the rail, and fall off the balcony. Taron instantly starts laughing and everyone else laughed too. Jax got up quickly with blood dropping down his head. He told Taron to stop laughing. Taron replied that he couldn't, it was too funny. The blood on Jax's head had turned white and faded into his body. Then he starts laughing too.

Later on in the kingdom's dungeon under the castle. Jonicus who was put in the cell next to the former king wanted to ask him a question. He replied not to call him the king or anything royal anymore, and that his name is Haven. Jonicus stated that despite what happened he's still a king to him. Haven looked down while closing his eyes. Jonicus then asked what were they gonna do next. Haven replied nothing, that they'll soon realized that the main reason for all this, was to keep her away.