Continuing the last chapter, after the old man told a piece of Leonard's story, Mason was, but left some questions that needs answers.
The old suggested, "If you want to seek the answers you're looking for, then go to the market that's located in the east of this town, there is a certain man named, Jonas, a merchant who is famous for selling goods that is illegal and selling information that was suppose to be kept in secret. I am sure that you will find some information that will prove useful to you."
Mason replied, "Thank you, old man. I haven't asked your name yet..."
"Oh, I see... I haven't told you my name." As the old man laughed and introduced himself, "My name is Henry, the captain of the Blood Knights. It is a pleasure to meet you, Mason, The Witch Hunter."
Cassie was shocked and asked, "Are you Henry the Bloodthirsty? The bloodthirsty knight who is rumored that he killed a group of High Witches single handedly?"
Mason asked, "Who is he? Do you know him?"
Cassie answered, "Yes, he is famous for killing the witches that are responsible for creating the ghouls, and due to his sadistic personality, he was labeled by the witches as Henry the Bloodthirsty."
Henry concluded and asked, "Now that the introductions have been made, it is time that I make a request from you, if it's okay to you."
"Sure. What is it that you requested?", Mason asked.
And Henry answered as he throws his glove to Mason, "I challenge you to a duel, Mason, Son of Leonard, or should I call you Mason, the Witch Hunter."
Cassie was shocked while Mason was caught in silence, and Henry boasted, "What's the matter? Does being silent all you can do?"
"Y-you're not saying that..."
Mason suddenly interrupted and said, "I accept your challenge..." As he approached Henry with cold look. "Let's get this started, shall we?"
Henry smiled and replied, "That's what I'm talking about."
Meanwhile, Madison and Elena went back to the Village of Bèlen, where Caesar and the others reside. As they have arrived at the mansion's gate, Caesar and Rem were standing at the front waiting for them.
While walking in the hallway, Caesar optimistically said, "Welcome back, Madison. I knew that you would go home today. The governor is waiting for you in her office."
Madison noticed something and asked, "Wait, Caesar? Did you just said 'her'?"
Caesar answered, "Yes, she is a 'her' and I am sure that you know her the most." As they arrived on the office, he knocked it three times and said, "Madam, they are back."
Madison suddenly felt that something is wrong in the house, and immediately whispered at Elena, "Elena, I want you to use your camouflage spell and search the house to see if something is wrong."
Elena replied, "What about you?"
Madison didn't answer and blinked at her, making Elena to understand that she has a plan. And so, Elena used her camouflage spell and search the mansion for something while Caesar opened the door, as he greets the governor, "Good afternoon ma'am..." As he closed the door. "I brought her here as you requested."
And Madison entered while Caesar went out of the room and closed the door.
The woman behind the couch turns around and said, "Oh my... What a pleasant surprise..."
Madison got annoyed and asked, "Who are you? What have you done to the governor?"
The woman replied, "I am the governor... Well, the new one, of course."
Hearing this, Madison became infuriated and pulls out her gun, and aims at her. And said, "Do not test me, woman. Once I pulled this trigger, you will not going to like what's inside."
The woman laughed and replied, "Do you think that a gun can kill me?" As she gently approached Madison and holds the gun's barrel and pointed at her chest. "Why don't you try then, Madison, the Witch Hunter, The Descendant of Hansel and Gretel."
Madison threatens her as she undo the safety of the gun, "Oh, yes. I will really shoot you if I have to see if you can be killed by my gun."
The woman teases her even more, "If you're so eager to find out, then why don't you shoot it?"
Being tempted by the woman, Madison pulled the trigger, shooting the woman at her chest. But, the woman, who was shot by Madison, was still alive. Madison was shocked and said, "What the f*ck..."
The woman suddenly retaliates and subdue Madison to a wall, and said, "Do you now see what I mean? You can't kill me, Madison... Or should I call you, The Descendant of Hansel and Gretel."
Madison struggles and asked, "What do you want? Who are you?"
The woman answered, "I am so sorry, I may have been rude for not introducing myself. My name is Marie Antoniette, the first woman who was beheaded for the first time during the 5th century."
Madison was even more surprised and got even curious, "The Marie Antoniette!? The woman who was rumored to be the first witch hunter, but unfortunately, she was accused of witch craft herself."
The woman answered, "Yes, yes. I am and I have experienced that. Of course, if it was not for the eternity potion that I accidentally drank, I am sure that my body will be reduced to bones by now."
Madison again asked, "What do you want?"
Marie answered, "I want you and your brother to join me in my crusade."
"Crusade? What are you talking about?" Madison asked.
Marie replied, "That's a secret, of course. I will have to perform experiments on you, so you will have to help me." As she gently approached Madison...
Back at the kingdom where Mason and Cassie were - Henry called the guards to set up a stage for them to fight. Cassie convinces Mason to stop, "Don't Mason! You can't fight a man at that level! You're just a young boy and he is an experienced fighter. What chances of winning do you have against him?"
Mason breaths deeply and kissed Cassie, and said, "Don't worry Cassie, I will finish this real quick. I will be back."
Cassie's face turns red and tears started dripping, as she began to shout these words to Mason as a sign of support, "Go Mason! You can do it! I will never marry you if you lose!"
Mason smiled after hearing those words. The stage is set, the referee is in the middle of the stage; calling the two fighters. Henry, being so boastful, he told Mason, "Since you're so young, I will give you a handicap..."
Mason asked, "A handicap?"
Henry answered, "Yes, a handicap, just for you." As he take off his armor and drops his weapon and said, "You know, sometimes it's good to be free of your duties once in a while."
Mason replied with a smirk in his face, "I could say the same to you, but unfortunately, I have no duties." As the duel started, Mason also drops his weapon and said, "It is not in my nature in fighting an unfair fight. So, I will fight you, fist against fist."
"Oh, then do as you wish! The one who strikes first is the winner." As he charges straight Mason and delivers him a punch in the face, but suddenly, Henry's punch were parried and was given a stronger punch in the stomach, making Henry to kneel in pain and spit blood.
Everybody who saw was shocked and left speechless.
Being in pain, Henry's mind wondered in shock, "What was that? Was that a punch?" The referee tries to call him out, but Henry's mind is still unconscious until he remembers the worst moment he tried to forget, as he stood up in rage and anger, and said, "I will beat you and kill you until I am satisfied!"
He again charge straight at Mason, but Mason said, "Charging straight at me will not make a difference." As he dodges Henry and gave him a multiple blows. "Don't worry Henry, I will get your consciousness back and make you regret that you dare to challenge me." Until he gave Henry a strong uppercut, knocking out Henry.
The referee approaches Henry and checked him for pulse, and it seems that he only lose consciousness. And the referee declared as he holds Mason's arm up, "We have ourselves a winner!"
The crowd were still speechless and silent because they were betting on Henry to win this duel, but they were even more shock that he was defeated without landing another blow to Mason.
Henry woke up and suddenly asked, "W-what happened?"
Mason approached him and said, "You just collapsed, that's all." As he reached out his hand to Henry. "Don't worry, Cassie will tell you everything..."
To be continued...