That monster is even bigger than those previous ones. That was 4 times larger than an actual lion and its horns are bigger in size too.
Zen:- What in the world? Are they magicians? Was that a teleportation spell?
Even before they could grasp the situation, the monster started attacking. The situation got out of control as Lucas fell unconscious on the ground Nora and the other soldiers were barely standing on their ground. The prince of this duchy, who is leading the war, was also injured badly. The monster brought a huge attack upon them, if it hit them everyone would die on the spot. Everyone thought they had met their ending. Then suddenly something shone brightly, nobody could open their eyes for that light. The monsters got injured by that light.
As that light went down, everyone opened their eyes and saw something sparkly around Zen. Zen's pupil colour changed into Yellow. A tattoo of a dagger appeared on his neck, it was glowing brightly. Also his sword changed completely into another design. Suddenly a figure appeared in the sky in front of him. The figure is actually the thunder spirit.
Thunder Spirit:- Congratulations, young boy. You are the chosen one. You got your spiritual power of Thunder. You are no ordinary. You have a lot of responsibilities. So I'm giving you the full power to use thunder as you wish. Bring justice to the world and make them regret. (disappeared into thin air)
He wasn't in control of himself. He felt like someone else was controlling him. His moves were calculated and sharp. He cast a spell which caused a thunderstorm. The monsters and those mysterious men were a lot injured. So they retreated. Before they returned, one of them, who looked like their leader of the squad, looked back.
Mysterious man:- Hmm. Looks like the MOON KNIGHT has returned. We will destroy you even before you know your worth. You will be destroyed just like the others. Just wait for us. (He said with a smirk. He was wearing a cloak so no one could see his face.)
Nora was the only person among Lucas and Zen who was still conscious completely. Those mysterious men left. Zen fell on the ground. His pupil returns to its original colour and his sword goes back to its previous form.
Nora's POV:- MOON KNIGHT? Whom did he call that? Was that Zen? Why did he say that? And they will destroy him like the others? I don't understand. No. What am I thinking? I should be taking care of the situation first.
Nora hurried to Lucas and Zen. The other soldiers help Nora to move them back to the palace. The royal physician's treats all of them. Lucas also woke up after a few hours. But Zen was still unconscious. The royal physician's also don't actually know what happened to Zen. Why he isn't waking up yet?
Lucas:- What happened when I was unconscious, Nora? How did Zen get this much hurt? (He asked while standing beside Nora.)
Nora:- He is also a spiritual warrior. After you got unconscious Zen awakened his spiritual power.
Lucas:- Really? That's nice. But why isn't he awake yet?
Nora:- I don't know. I think he used too much power at his awakening. But there are some odd things.
Lucas:- What?
Nora:- I think there is more mystery hiding behind us. Something is off. I don't know what that is. But I have a feeling there is something big waiting for us. (She said while staring outside the window)
Zen woke up after 2 days. As Lucas and Nova heard that he woke up, they rushed to his room. Zen was half lying on the bed while leaning on the pillow.
Lucas:- Zen! I'm glad that you woke up. I was really afraid. (He rushed toward him and sat in the bed beside him.)
Nora:- How are you feeling now? (She asked calmly while standing beside his bed.)
Zen:- I'm fine. But what happened? I can't remember anything. (He replied while holding his head.)
Lucas:- You really don't remember?
Zen:- Um. No. I only remember that after I encountered an old woman, she told me to rush back to you guys. Even before I could say more, that granny disappeared. Then I went to the battlefield. The situation was worsening. After that I don't remember anything.
Lucas:- You also saw that granny? (He said with a surprised reaction.)
Zen:- What granny?
Lucas:- I'm sure that granny is the same granny I and Nora have been seeing. I told you, remember?
Zen:- I see. I wonder who she is. Why is she helping us?
Nora:- Zen. Do you really don't remember what happened?
Zen:- No. What happened?
Nora:- Then I'll start from where you end. (She tells everything that happened at that time.) Then one of those mysterious men said that he had found the MOON KNIGHT. I think he directed you and he will destroy you even before you will understand your worth.
Zen:- This much happened but I didn't even remember a thing? How? Why did my pupil change its colour and why did my sword change back? It didn't happen like this when Lucas had his awakening.
Lucas:- Maybe it happened because of our different spiritual powers?
Nora:- But I never heard that there were different methods in awakening.
Zen:- Who knows.
Suddenly they heard a knock on their door.
Servant:- His Grace, the duke wishes to see all of you. Please pay a visit to him after taking your breakfast.
Zen:- Sure. (The servant left.)
Zen:- Ok. Let's end this conversation here. We got more important work in our hands. We have already delayed our journey by 4 days. We must leave by tomorrow.
Nora:- Yeah. Or we might get late for the competition. We need to reach the capital as soon as possible so we can focus on our skills.
Lucas:- Let's go meet his grace first.
After that they went to meet his grace, the duke.
To Be Continued
**Khadiza Jahan**