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Chapter 55 - Menal's Castle

The wanted poster says :

"Dead or alive The reaper of Hoggler , wanted for conspiracy , murder and treason against our blessed Kingdom , 500000 Drezas "

"My bounty keeps going higher and higher , yet no one seeks it , maybe notoriety is a good thing after all . "

Kiro continues his way to Menal's Castle . On his way he feels a strange touch behind his back . He turns back and sees nothing .

-Bloodlust .

Kiro's eyes turn pitch black , but they weren't visible as they were covered by the helmet . A man was running not far away from Kiro .

"I thing I just got pick pocketed "

-Time leap

The time slows down , Kiro chases the almost motionless thief and quickly reaches him . The time goes back to normal . Kiro grabs his arm and drags him to alleyway .

-Let me go you filthy knight !

Kiro drags him to the alleyway and says :

-You have something that belongs to me , give it back .

The thief reaches his pocket and pulls out the dagger

-Alright then , Here you have it scumbag !

The thief tries to attack Kiro with the dagger

-Bad move , Time leap

The time slows down once again , Kiro dodges the attack and kicks the thief in the head as hard as he could . The time goes back to normal , the thief collapses to the ground splattering blood all over the ground . He coughs blood but surprisingly he stands up :

-I better die than go to jail again

The thief charges once again but this time with inhumane speed . He aims for the throat but Kiro dodges resulting on Kiro's helmet to fall .

-You scumbag !

-It's...it's you ..... The reaper .

-You saw my face , I gave you a chance

Kiro draws his sword , but then , two guards appear out of the blue .

-Get down .

The thief tackles Kiro to the ground .

-What was that ?

-A cat , maybe a dog , I would not waste time on checking it out .

The guards move along , then the thief says :

-That was close .

-What do you think you are doing ?

-Honor among thieves still exist , besides , taking out that scum Aldrich means a lot .

-Can you give me my dagger back ?

-Of course

The thief hands Kiro the dagger then says .

-You are a wanted man , what are you doing in the capital ?

-Can't you appreciate the fact that I let you live?

-As you wish mate , name's Alarico , at your service .

-I don't have time to waste , tell anyone I'm here and you're a walking corpse .

-I sure got the message the time I saw your face .

Kiro gets out of the alleyway

-Wait

-What is it now ?

-I wanted to thank you for another deed you have done , If I'm right , you are the one who killed Brogg the butcher .

"Isn't it the bastard that tortured me ?"

-If he got out of jail , I would sure be a dead man , I'm at your debt .

Kiro walks away without saying a word .

"A dead body at the alleyway sure is visible , it would just get me into more trouble , Besides , I don't think he's that kind of person that would trust the guards anything .

Kiro continues his way to the castle . Time passes . Kiro finds himself at the front gates . A guard approaches Kiro :

-May I know the reason that brings you here my sire ?

-I have been summoned , I must meet Count Calhoun Eis Hounderthel at once .

-I see sire , you shall pass the gates .

The guards open the gates to the castle . The castle was heavy guarded by royal knights .

"Just imagine if I weren't disguised by one of them , this would be a pain in the ass "

Kiro enters the castle , the hall was gigantic .

-Let's see , Bloodlust

Kiro's eyes turn pitch black , three floors upstairs he sees a man , tall and slender carrying a strange light around his neck .

"This must be him"

Kiro quickly heads to the stairs . He climbs them as fast as he could then he hears :

-Knights , assemble !

Knights run towards the hallway and one approaches Kiro saying :

-Are you deaf ! The king need us !

"The king , after all this time , I get to meet the bastard who runs this damned country ?"

-Quick , move !

Kiro follows the knights , which lead him to the King's hall . Before Kiro stands a man , not too old , nor too young , at his left side stands Orien , and in his right side stands Kiro's own nemesis , Lyden.

"Making a move now doesn't sound like a good idea , I don't even know how many of this guys have divine protection , let alone Lyden and Orien ."

-My knights , I summon you here to inform you to prepare for battle .

"I don't have time for this !"

-As you may know , the truce between us and the Cassians will be over soon , I want you all to prepare for the fiercest battles .

-Yes my lord ! - say them all in the same voice

-Begone , my knights that's all I had to say to you .

The knights leave in a line , after leaving the room they all separate in different directions , as they disappear in the hallways .

-Bloodlust

Kiro sees the count in the upper floor walking .

"I got you , bastard "

Kiro runs towards the stairs , climbs them and he's finally able to see Calhoun himself .

Kiro follows the count as he's walking and pulls out his dagger . The count enters in a room and closes the door .

"If that's the place you want to see , so let it be "

-Time leap

The time slows down , then he opens the door and enters the room , but he sees another person in , a girl , a girl with charming looks who possessed a pair of magnificent grey eyes . Kiro enters a closet as the time goes back to normal .

"Can this get any harder ?"

- Your majesty

-I don't remember giving you permission to enter count Calhoun .

-I insist on admiring your magnificent beauty .

"Majesty ?"

- You are bothering me , please leave at once .

-But my lady , The only thing I wish is to be by your side .

"Screw it I don't have much time "

Kiro leaves the closet and reveals himself .

-How dare you break into princess Evelina's room you filth .

-Unfortunately , You are the one I'm after .

-Explain yourself at once !

Kiro removes his helmet , revealing his face , Bloodlust was still active as Kiro's eyes were pitch black . A devilish twisted grin appears on his face as he draws his signature blade

-You just hit your end .