"District 8? We were housed there a long time ago," said Atticus. Philippe happy that he has at last found the heir, also the command of the king is completed. Philippe was also shocked that a commoner was next in line to the throne. "Yes, you were in District 8 a long time ago" attested Alex. "And Atticus" said Alex, "the boy in the records are you," once again pointing at the book like it was a prized possession. "What do you mean by that?" askrd Atticus. Philippe handed over the second part of the records to Atticus. Atticus takes hold of the heavy book and goes through it. "Have you been recording me all along? Is it not illegal," asked Atticus. "Atticus do you know who your father i?" interrupted Philippe. "No, I do not," replied Atticus looking away from Philippe clearly tired of the cryptic nature the talks proceeded. "Look Sir, I have had along way," Atticus looked at the direction of Alex. "If you do not wish to tell me the complete information. I will walk away from here and take action against you for recording my life" said Atticus who was speaking like a lawyer. "Atticus," said Alex and got up from his chair . "Your father is the king and this man here is the lead counsel of the kingdom" he said with a big smile on his face. "What?" laughed Atticus. "My father a king. That is the craziest thing I have ever heard in my life," said Atticus as he began to laugh himself. "That is the truth," added Philippe "and you are next in line to the throne. That is the wish and command of your father" he further added. Atticus laid back on his chair and not a word from him was heard. "We leave tomorrow," said Philippe to the both men. "Son, I'm sorry" said Alex. "This is as far as it goes for me. Its my fate that I do not enter the kingdom. A wise man said to me once" said the cheif. Atticus still shocked and not able to utter any word. "Do you wish to bring anyone back to the kingdom , you need to inform them as well," said Philippe. Atticus finally responds. "If it was not for your cloak I would still be laughing.That indeed is a funny thing for anyone to wear in the districts" commented Atticus. Philippe looked at his cloak and laughed. "The cloak!" he said. "Get ready son," said Alex. "I suppose you will have to inform your girlfriend," added Alex. "Of course you know about Ana," scoffed Atticus "How do I break this news to her," Atticus thought out loudly. "Atticus" said Philippe "we leave tomorrow at dawn, we have a long journey ahead of us." "Do you know how to ride a horse?" Philippe asked Atticus. "A horse?" stammered Atticus. "Yes,a horse," Philippe repeated himslef again. "Yes, I know how to ride a horse," replied Atticus "You and your girlfriend pack lightly," ordered Philippe. "And Mr. Alex could you arrange us a couple of horses," requested Philippe as his demeanour and tone completely changed. "Your help will be greatly rewarded by the kingdom," said Philippe. "The horses will be here tomorrow morning,"assured Alex. "And for the reward, i have been already been handsomely rewarded by the kingdom," said Alex pointing at his uniform. Philippe leaves the room. So does Atticus. Alex sits back at his chair and relaxes. After the two men leave the station. A junior officer enters his office. "Sir," said the junior officer. "Yes," replied Alex. "I have some fresh reports and insights from the fleet disaster situation," said the junior officer. He hands over the report to Alex. Alex looks over at the reports. He says "it was unmanned after all." "Sir," approaches another junior officer. "Yes, come in" said Alex. "Sir, there are another 50 fleets that have gone missing. This time outside district 5" he said to Alex. Alex puts the files on the desk. "Not my jurisdiction. Some one will have to look into it" "You can leav," says Alex to both the junior officers. As the two officers leave the phone rings. "Hello," answered Alex. "Hello, this is one of the bosses speaking,"The voice from the other end of the line says. "Yes sir, what can I do for you," asked Alex in a very professional tone. "You are immediately required to meet me at District 5," and the phone goes dead before Alex could say anything. Alex keeps the phone down. Picks up the files and he too leaves his station.