3 This Is Ameri-

Roland returned to the chamber that he'd been in previously with the priest and returned to his original seating.

'Execution?, Witch?, the apparent lord's child, a perverted priest who, without a doubt is a sex offender'.

After what he'd just experience he came to a conclusion;

'The world is as it is. This is Ameri-'

"Prince Roland, I trust you were able to see for yourself and experience firsthand what we as the Lord's children encounter on a daily basis. Your faith is slightly wavering. The lord said, according to Isaiah 41:10 'Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand'. That will be all for today'.

A tap echoed throughout the chamber and both heads automatically turned towards the door. It opened slowly and a rather thin, malnourished man walked in.

"Priest Donall" he paid his respect towards the priest.

Chen Yan didn't know whether he should laugh, 'Donall? Is this a coincidence?'

"Barov".

"I've come to bring the prince back to the castle. The night is drawing nigh and it's not safe to be out during those hours".

" ' And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?' "

"Who wouldn't be?" Barov muttered "Let us go Prince Roland".

The conflicted Chen Yan stood up and walked towards the man called Barov.

They walked abreast towards the entrance of the cathedral, exited and entered the streets. To Chen Yan's surprise the citizens were running about to their homes in a hurry. He then thought about Barov's words earlier;

'The night is drawing nigh and it's not safe to be out during those hours'.

He hesitated and contemplated asking Barov about the situation and eventually gave in.

"Barov, what is it exactly that is happening?"

Barov stopped and turned to Chen Yan, his face morphing into different expressions.

"N-n-now is not the right time to explain. Let's hurry back to the Castle". He spoke in a rush and continued walking; his pace increasing.

Having no other choice, Chen Yan followed and increased his pace to match Barov's.

'What's the big deal?'

As he struggled to keep up with Barov, he tried his best to become familiar with the environment. He then slowed down his pace after he saw a poorly dressed man sitting in an alley, knees to his chest, face pale, shivering and muttering to himself.

"I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide, I need to hide.

Where to go? Where to go? Where to go? Where to go? Where to go?

I can't get caught again, no I can't. I can't take it. Maybe I should just kill myself. Yeah, I should. My ass can rot with the little pride I have left"

The man laughed maniacally.

Chen Yan frowned and continued walking.

They reached the castle just before the sky completely darkened. As they entered the castle Barov mumbled incoherent words and disappeared.

The castle was rather extravagant but Chen Yan's focus was entirely on the danger that's said to be lurking about.

He was brought to 'his room' by a maid and he threw himself onto his bed feeling worn out. He closed his eyes but opened it almost immediately after a rather masculine scream penetrated his ears.

Curious, Chen Yan jumped up and walked towards the window in his room which happened to overlook the town.

Looking out, he saw that the bustling street was now empty. Not even a dog was seen. He scanned the area and his eyes landed on a man seemingly older than him chained to a pole.

The man was thoroughly stripped of his clothing which caused Chen Yan to avert his eyes. The man's face contorted and looked as though he was in pain.

'Just what is happening?'

Not long after the man started struggling.

From Chen Yan's perspective, the man seemed pathetic.

From the man's perspective, he wished he had the opportunity to hang himself and murder his entire family for placing him in such a situation.

"No! Stay away from me" He screamed, his cries echoing throughout the town.

A non-human figure could be seen walking towards the man and his screams became louder with each step the figure took.