𓆩⟬𝟐.𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌⟭𓆪
[POV 3]
"Help!"
A man who is now leaning against the wall of his house looks very afraid of someone in front of him.
"Why? What did I do wrong!"
The man was even more afraid as someone in front of him approached.
Dressed in black, long hair tied back, wearing a mask that looked scary, his red eyes were visible from the gaps in the mask.
A murderous gaze.
"Please stop, I—"
Before he finished speaking the man's head had been cut off, his blood was seen scattered on the floor, the mysterious figure just walked back while carrying his sword full of blood.
...
[Leywin's POV]
It's been three months since the fox's death, I, Peri and Shea decided to leave the village because our destination was not in that village.
Unlike Xiao Han who remained there, he had a duty to protect the village.
We are now staying at an inn in the Prosperity kingdom owned by Queen Zizi.
1 month earlier~
I, Peri and Shea came to Queen Zizi's palace, our purpose in coming here was of course to ask permission to stay in her kingdom, because we were strangers here. To prevent unwanted things, Queen Zizi needed to interrogate us.
"What is your purpose in coming here?"
"To stay temporarily, we need a place to stay before continuing our journey," replied Shea
"Why choose my kingdom?"
"Your kingdom is right in the direction we are heading," replied Peri.
Yup from the beginning to the end I just waited for them to ask each other questions, this Queen Zizi looks like a good queen who cares about her people, I think so because her people always praise their queen—Queen Zizi. Whether it's true or not.
Her appearance is quite pretty, her hair is brownish orange, and her clothes make her really look like a queen.
...
The purpose of our stay is actually because Peri wants to increase her strength. After arriving at the inn she just locked herself in her room until now, I don't know what she's doing.
Shea herself seems to be enjoying her life at this inn. I don't know since when her sad expression began to disappear, replaced by a cheerful expression.
While I didn't improve at all, just like before. I'm still my weak self.
I lay my body on the bed, staring at the ceiling that was so foreign.
"I miss him..."
Without realizing it I remembered that person. The person who has been looking after me for a long time, I wonder how he is now.
"Hup!"
Jumping out of my bed I tried to forget about it for now, I tried to get out of the inn to get some fresh air.
...
"Ha... Fuh...!"
The fresh air here is indeed the best. A place with green grass, trees that are not too dense, weather that is not hot, and a gentle breeze blowing, making this place so perfect.
I leaned under a big tree, watching this beautiful view.
But not long after everything was ruined.
"Hi Haiii! Ley Ley ~ what are you doing here?"
The destroyer of beauty, I am very familiar with her voice, my peace has been disturbed many times. And that person is none other than Shea.
Arghhh! How did she know I was here!
"What do you want," I answered weakly.
"Hello Leywin."
Eh! This person... Queen Zizi!
Reflexively I immediately stood up straight in front of her, and saluted.
"Respect to the Queen, what is the queen here for?"
It's not that I'm scared or anything, it's just that in a situation like this it's better to be respectful if you don't want to get kicked out.
"It's nothing, I came here because Shea asked me out."
Sheaaa! She easily asked a Queen out, what if something happened to the Queen! It's not that I'm worried about this Queen, but if something happens, we'll definitely be the ones to blame.
Altyanie Magnificent and Zizi Allesia from two different kingdoms. I was a little surprised that even though they were competing with each other, they both cared deeply about their people.
These two Queens are indeed good at leading their respective kingdoms. This really amazes me.
Compared to the Misty Moon Faction, of course they are both much better. My goal in returning to that Faction is not just for revenge. But there's something I left there, I have to bring it, even though she's stronger than me.
Smack!
"Ouch!"
Shea's slap landed right on my face, breaking my reverie.
"It hurts! What's wrong with you!"
"Oi! Queen Zizi has been asking you questions, but you've been daydreaming and ignoring her."
"A..."
"Hump," Queen Zizi turned her face away, it seemed she was angry with me.
"Ag... Sorry, I had something on my mind earlier."
"Forget it, let's go Shea," Queen Zizi's cold voice.
Aghh! She was really angry.
[POV 3]
At night, when it was very dark, she appeared. And a little girl who was now near her could only be silent and trembling with fear.
"—Hey, do you know my name?"
The question she asked made the little girl silent, unable to say anything, her tears began to fall imagining her next fate.
KRANKK!
Her sword was now stuck next to the girl's head, making the girl even more afraid.
"—Do you know my name?"
"..." No answer.
The repeated question tied the little girl's throat. She was so tortured by the question.
"—Hey, I asked you, do you know my name?"
The sudden strong pressure gave her the impression of death, but inside her, there was a great hope growing.
She began to think, "If this is my fate I will accept it, but I also still hope to live. There are still many things I want to do. Please!"
Mustering all her strength, the little girl finally moved her trembling tongue, which was strung together into a word.
"N-no."
"—I see."
Such a short answer from the masked man, and he continued his speech.
"I am Blood Stalk, remember that, and tell everyone."
"..."
When the little girl blinked the man in front of her had disappeared, without a sound, without a trace. In her heart the little girl was very grateful that she had survived.