I am too weak to fight against them.." She muttered. "Them? Who?" General Lauerio asked with urgency.
"The Thirteen Blackest Generals of The Tyrant Lord. They're already out." She replied. The generals became solemn.
"W-What about Matthias?" Isabelle asked with anxiety.
"He was left there, fighting them alone.." She slowly cried.
"W-What?" Isabelle gasped with horror. She then became absentminded, staring at the air.
Princess Raya already arrived and turned to General Tarsus and Tuwa, "Send an expedition team to look for him, Quick!"
"Yes, Princess!" The two nodded and left. At that moment, the whole palace of Ganae was enveloped with a solemn atmosphere.
Somewhere in Aqiartha..
Matthias woke up aching all over his body. He strained to open his eyes, and saw that he was inside a dark place, laying on something soft; like a bed. He tried to move his hands but found that they were chained at something. He also tried to move his feet but found the same situation.