Kiro found himself once again lying on the flowers of the endless blossomed field of the spiritual realm. Esgrieth was standing in front of him while slowly clapping:
-What is it now?
-Oh… Nothing really, just the thought that now are the most wanted man criminal in Hellar makes me cheer on you for good luck dear.
-Wasn't I before?
-You heard Vesper say it aloud; assassinating the crown prince is one thing, but kidnapping and sending him to the enemy kingdom as a slave is a complete humiliation to the entire Kingdom. If they wanted you executed before, now the king might want your head hanging in his court as a trophy.
-Then why make such a big deal out of it now, no one has came seeking for me except an adventuring party.
-I thought you should had figured it out by now, the guards mostly patrols populated areas, and as you might know, most of the soldiers are fighting in the border with Cassius. Hellar's army wouldn't bother sending soldiers in the search of a single man, so instead they send adventuring parties to take care of the job , in exchange of a bounty. The word of you killing an entire party all by yourself must have spread, so your bounty kept getting higher and higher but no one was willing to collect it.
-So what do you think will happen now?
-Probably, The king will now send adventuring party made out of Heroes to hunt you down, but that's only an assumption.
-That's it?
-Getting a bit cocky, don't you think so? You barely managed to survive the last encounter.
-Whatever, I'm sure that crowned asshole still hasn't heard of what happened.
-It's around time, you should go now.
Meanwhile in the Royal Palace, The king had gone insane over the news:
-How dare they? First murdering my most trusted advisor, and then holding my daughter hostage almost killing her in the process, and now kidnapping my son! This is unacceptable!
In front of the King, was standing one of the bodyguards that were present when Kiro performed the kidnapping.
-The worst scum that Hellar has ever seen
A voice is heard in a distance, a tall redheaded man entered the King's hall. Lyden approached the king and continued:
-We don't know anything about where he came from. All we know is that he is the one responsible for the massacre at Hoggler tower. Since then he has acted as an assassin, targeting noblemen mainly. Everyone knows him by his alias, the Reaper.
-Anything more that you want to share with us Sir Lyden?
-He isn't an ordinary human either. He possesses several demonic abilities which he uses them to carry out his dirty deeds.
-Assassinations in Hellar aren't something new, but this is absurd!
-This man isn't any assassin my king, he is a deranged death-worshiping madman; He has no honor, no morals ready to kill even innocents.
-Then what do you suggest on doing Sir Lyden?
-Although he possesses demonic abilities, anyone that is granted divine protection is immune to his powers. Even without his powers he remains a fierce fighter.
-I was thinking of an adventuring party, two of the members hold divine protection with them. They have done well and have established a good name for themselves.
-Would you tell me more my king?
-It's leader is a young man whose name is Esco. He is a skilled swordsman and his party has done quite well in assisting our troops in the skirmishes with the Cassians. I'm sure they will be a great help to you Sir Lyden.
-We will see about that.
Lyden leaves the hall leaving the King buried in thoughts.
Meanwhile Kiro opens his eyes, his body was still hurting but due to Esgrieth's mana he had most of his wounds recovered. He got up with difficulty.
"Until I fully recover, I have no excuse of leaving home. I needed a break anyway.
Kiro dresses up and leaves his room, heading to the living room. Once he arrives, he takes off his coat and lies on the sofa.
-Luchia! –Shouted Kiro, but to no response.
-Luchia!
Running steps could be heard across the door. Luchia enters the living room in her sleeping dress.
-you're back, you left for a whole day and didn't tell us nothing, you got us worried sick you mongrel.
-Unlike you I'm a grown ass man.
-That means nothing you got us worried!
-Alright… fine, I'm sorry; can you make me some tea?
-Tea?!
-Yes, is there anything wrong with that?
-Do you know what time is it?
-Day time
-Look at the windows mongrel.
Kiro takes a look at the windows and he sees that the sun hadn't risen yet.
"How is this possible?"
-Have you lost sense in time?
-I'm just a bit tired, that's all.
Luchia notices that his coat is dripping blood.
-Kiro, what happened to you?
-It's nothing.
-Take of your shirt now Kiro!
-I told you it's nothing.
-NOW!
Kiro takes off his shirt, to reveal several bruises, cuts and wounds. Luchia is shocked to see this many wounds.
-You mongrel, what have you done to yourself?!
Luchia rushes to get the bandages and fills a bucket with hot water.
-You idiot, do you want to have yourself killed or something.
-How do I convince you it's nothing?
-Then you are completely delusional Kiro!
Luchia continues patching Kiro up and cleaning his wounds. Kiro moans in pain as his wounds are treated by Luchia:
-Does it hurt?
-A bit
-It's better than having them infected.
The sun had risen. Suddenly a knock is heard at the door.
"Are you serious?"
-Just wait here, I'll open it
Luchia rushes to the door, once she opens it, Cyrian stands before her:
-May I come in?
-I think he wouldn't have a problem with it.
-Where is he now?
-In the living room.
Cyrian enters the mansion and heads to the living room accompanied by Luchia. He sees Kiro covered in bandages, wounds and bruises:
-For God's sake, what happened to you?
-I had a run in with a Hero, a really big one; He was the commander of the royal bodyguards if I'm not wrong.
-So you were the one who took out Endar, I'm not surprised.
-Did Vesper request me again?
-He didn't, I had other plans, but since you are kind of messed up I should leave them for another day.
-Care to explain?
-Have you ever heard about the cursed relics?
-I have.
-Then you must know how much those things are worth, right?
-Vesper once sent me to get one; I had a run in with an adventuring party.
-I heard news that there is an underground temple in a small village. The locals are scared of exploring it because it belonged to a demon worshipping cult. Every temple is said to have its own cursed relic, so once you get better, we will go there and find it.
-You came all the way here, just to invite me to your little treasure hunt?
-Don't waste my time reaper, are you in.
-Doesn't sound that bad, come here again in two days, and then we will set off.
-Is that enough time for you to recover?
-Yes it is, now that I think about it, have you eaten breakfast?