I have dropped the guard at the priest's place. I am still holding the sword I got from the guard. I did not want to go back there since that enemy was too, and I did not want to put my life in danger, so I followed a different path. I continued straight until I tripped and fell. I got up and saw a bridge in front of me.
The bridge looked as if it was normal. There is no hole or gouge to cross over. I had an uneasy feeling elevating in me, but I could not quite put my finger on it. It seems like this is failed work or a mistake. I decided to walk on it since I saw no other option. At that very instance, I was forced inside the bridge. I don't know who, I did not have time to react, but I felt something drag me down.
The place was dark, with glowing paintings on the wall. In the centre, opposite where I am, is a person in a red robe covering his entire body and face. I raised my defence
"What do you want". The person in the red robe asked.
"Nothing". I replied
"WHAT DO YOU WANT". The figure in front of me shouted, with the air in the room becoming thicker.
"NOTHING". I replied, yelling, turning around to face the exit and cutting through the thick air with my sword. I ran out of there until I saw the light outside.
I escaped unharmed I continued going until the place looked recognisable to me.
"I know where the gate is from here". I thought to myself, being relieved. I am at that place where I got the apple from that woman. I saw a hood hanging around there, so I took it.
I continued going till in front of that jewellery store. I checked it out and saw a guy in a red robe.
"Ok, how many of these are there, or is it just one person maybe having the ability to create duplicates, clones, mirages of himself". I thought to myself
"Either way, the person seems to be looking. For something, he didn't notice that I was around."
I saw a body on the floor. I guess it must be the owner
"What happened here?". I asked myself internally
I saw something shimmering I grabbed it. It was a jewel in my hands. The guy in the red robe turned around to attack. A dark manner came out of his towards me. I drew out my sword
Suddenly, the jewel started glowing, emitting magic of its own, covering me
Then, I appeared in another place, and from the looks of it, it was a cave. I am inside the interior part of the cave, which is beautiful.
Aah, my body, I can't move. I felt sleepy. I put the jewel in my vest it started to emit blue energy around me. I just realised that I never got a good look at the treasure. Then with that, my eyes shut, and I drift off to sleep.
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At The Kings Palace
King P. O. V on this same day
I came out from my room, dressed up, ready for my duties as a king. The kingdom's well-being is in my hands. I went to my king's room. I was to meet with my advisor.
In my throne room, I took a seat on my throne. My advisor with my highest official and some extra guards told me.
I heard a knock on my door; my servant, alongside my noble, went to check out who it was.
"It is the advisor, my king". He said while taking a bow. He was wearing a suit with a bow tie. He is blonde, has blue eyes and is fair in complexion. I dismissed him, and he went back to his post.
There was a proposed idea of teaching servants how to fight despite still having guards, but that is not the issue now.
The door was opened my advisor, an official, and some extra guards came in.
The advisor and official came forward while the extra guards were lined up around my throne room.
"My king, I greet you and bear a message". My advisor spoke respectfully, bowing. He was wearing his magic protection white vest, white gloves, white trouser, a long white cape that stopped at the back of his knees, black shoes with black shoes and his sword strapped around his waist. He has green hazel eyes, a fair complexion, and neat green banging hair. He is fit and well-built.
Believe it or not, he is much more skilled and powerful than the top guard. The chief guard was in his suit of armour with a puffy blue cape strapped across his breastplate.
"Greetings, my advisor, top guard and everyone."
"What brings you here? Is anything wrong". I replied, signalling him to stand.
"I bring news, my king."
"First, we got information about a tree falling on a lady citizen. Some guards were sent to check on her and the scene. Healers are taking care of the citizen. This happened in the garden.
Also, we got a new threat, more like threats
one took place in the garden between a tall dwarf able to use somewhat powerful magic with his animal horse. Then there was a rogue, but we are not sure if he contributed to any destruction or not. Both were detained and put into a carriage. Then on the way to the destination, both carriages were destroyed but not simultaneously."
"Where were the carriages heading to". I asked
"One was heading to the priest, the other to a dungeon". He replied
"As I said, my king, the two carriages were destroyed. There was a report about a battle after the carriage to the priest was damaged. The rogue escaped; one guard was brutally injured and presumed dead, but the other was alive.
Finally, the guard for the jewels requires healing, and all that were injured in any way are receiving treatment." He had finished
The ending part of his story struck me. Though it was meant to be a trap, it was a tiny and powerful fragment
"Have you done a full sweep through the kingdom"? I asked
"We are currently carrying it out, my king". He replied.
"It is good that we handle these types of situations like this, also ensure the citizens are safe and if anyone...dies to make sure their families are noted ok", I stated
"We will continue the remaining details, and that guard you mentioned should come to me tomorrow by 11:00 am". I continued
"Yes, my king". he replied
I made an offer for him and the others to have a bit to eat since they might as well be considered guests.
They agreed.