Chapter 13 : First Irexor
After talking to the head of town Ernam, Anna returned to the place where she had departed from. Surprisingly Toya was also there.
"Toya, have you found anything?"
"Sadly no. Have you found anything?"
"Yes. I met the head of this town and he told me about the current situation of this town." Anna then told everything she knew to Toya.
"I see. That's a bad situation."
"Where is Ariel?"
"He hasn't returned yet."
"It's almost one hour. Should we check him?"
"Let's go."
Anna and Toya entered the route Ariel had entered. Like the other routes, that one was also quiet and calm. They went deeper and they saw a huge and beautiful mansion. They didn't enter it. There were many people outside. They saw Ariel talking to a good looking guy. They sneaked inside the mansion and hid behind a tree to hear what Ariel was talking.
"So you are saying you will attack everyone in this town?" Ariel said to that guy.
"You are absolutely right." said the guy.
"Irexor Viola, you think you are allowed to do anything you want?"
"I am not allowed as I don't need any permission."
"Does Victor K Water know about what you are doing?"
"Should he know about it?"
"Why shouldn't he know about it?"
"No. He doesn't. "
"As an Irexor, do you think you are doing the right thing?"
"Yes. I am doing the best thing. Killing people."
Ariel became frustrated and delivered a punch on the table. The table broke. Soldiers of Viola took out their swords and pointed towards Ariel. Toya and Anna came out of the bush to defend Ariel.
"Calm down all," Ariel said.
"Soldiers back down," Viola said.
"Ariel, let's kill them right now," Toya said.
"Nope. We are leaving," Ariel said and started walking forward the gate. Anna and Toya followed him.
"Oops! I forgot to tell you that I have changed my schedule. I will attack the people of this town the following day."
"Try it," Ariel said and turned backwards. He brought out Alice and said,"We will stop you."
"Ariel K Wind, why are you helping the people of this town?" said Viola, smiling.
"I am not helping the villagers. I just want to defeat an Irexor."
"So you want fame?"
"I want the throne of Victor K Water."
"Sadly you won't get it."
"We will see."
Ariel left the mansion with Toya and Anna.
"Did you guys find anything?" Ariel said.
"I found the head of this town, Ernam," said Anna.
"Take me to him," Ariel said.
"Hey Ariel what's this all about?" Toya said.
"That guy was an Irexor who attacked this town."
"I know it. But what's the deal with helping the people of this town?"
"I am not helping them. I want to defeat an Irexor to get the acknowledgement of Victor."
"So you are doing this for that reason ?"
"Yes. What did you think?"
"Nothing."
They all came to the route Anna had taken at first. They arrived in front of the shop where Anna met Ernam. They met that dog. They patted him. Ernam appeared out of nowhere while they were patting the dog.
"Lady, you are back?!" Eenam said to Anna.
"Yes, I have come back with my friends as I told you," Anna said.
"Hey there Mr. Ernam," Toya said.
"Who are you guys?" Ernam said.
"I am Toya Matsuyo and he is Ariel."
"Oh. I see."
"Hey Ariel, greet sir Ernam," Anna said.
"Old man, Viola will attack your people tomorrow. "
"What are you talking about?" Ernam said and he was shocked.
"As I said, Viola is going to annihilate you guys tomorrow. Be prepared."
"I won't let him do it."
"Huh? Can you fight?"
"No I can't."
"Then how are you going to stop him?"
"I don't know but I will stop him."
"You are out of your mind."
"Ariel, stop. We will stop Viola," Anna said. Ariel stepped away and said," Do whatever you want to do."
"Yes, I will stop Viola. It's my duty as the head of the town."
"You are admirable sir but nobody can do everything," Toya said and went to Ariel.
"Sir, don't worry. Although they are acting rude right now, they will stop Viola and his army," said Anna and she joined Ariel and Toya.
"Good luck kids. You can spend the night in any building," Ernam said and headed back to the shelter.
"Thanks sir," Anna said.
"Hey Ariel and Toya, what are you guys doing?"
"I don't know. I am frustrated for no reason," Ariel said.
"Are you serious?" said Anna.
"Yes,I am. That old man is weak. Weaker than anybody. Still he wants to fight against Viola. He is out of his mind," Ariel said.
"That was the thing you were supposed to do."
"What do you mean?"
"Fulfill your responsibilities."
"Huh?"
"You are a king right? Protecting people is the job of a king. Do it."
"I guess you are right Anna. Give me some time," Ariel said and headed for an empty building. He entered and closed the door.
"That was a good lecture, Anna."
"Was it?"
"He is frustrated after seeing an Irexor acting like that. A king hurting people isn't what we expect from a king."
"I suppose you are right. Anyways, what is the plan for fighting Viola?"
"Do we need any plan?"
"Ah yes, Ariel will take on Viola and we will fight the others."
"Wrong."
"Eh?"
"Viola is an Ice elemental user. He is weak against magma."
"You want to say I will fight Viola?"
"Injure him. Ariel and I will take care of the rest."
"I don't think I will be able to do it."
"Why?"
"Fighting an Irexor isn't my job. An Irexor is more powerful than most other capable mortals."
"Even if you think you won't be able to do it, you will have to do it. Otherwise he will defeat us."
"I will try my best."
"Get some sleep. I will guard you both."
To be continued ~~