Chapter 9

Hadrian then started working as King Balor's advisor,at first Balor only took his advise to note.But slowly he saw the boy was more wise and Balor started to take his advise more seriously.

Hadrian was in the court assisting Kind Balor with Nuada and Nuala by his side.The day was pretty much normal with normal meeting with other tribes about trade and small struggles.

But things because a messenger came rushing in normally this was scene as being rude to the king.But Balor gestured Guards to not attack,as he took the message from the poor attendant and read it,the letter caused him to frown looking at Hadrian and Nuada,he said"This is from a King Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill he says a rogue Forest god is attacking a nearby town."

Nuada frowned and replied"Forest gods don't attack people without a reason."

The creatures were referred to as Forest Gods and as the Givers of Life and Destroyers. As such,the Elves either worshipped, or still worship the Elementals as gods, and perhaps even believe them to be their creators.

Hadrian agreed with Nuada having met two types of Elementals one of forest another was sea type.Both never attacked someone unless they are harmed,also Hadrian was doubtful asked"Did they write were the town is?"

King Balor nodded giving the message to Hadrian,who read it and his frowned deepened with each word,as he spoke"This town was not nearby the forest were a Forest Elemental lived and the only way it would attack them is if they came into the Forest to destroy it.I am pretty sure we have given all the Kings,the forest is marked as part of Woodland realm."

Nuada scoffed and added"They were expanding there territory into our domain and when they encountered the Forest gods wrath they are blaming it."

King Balor asked Hadrian"You must go place one of your barriers around the forest and if that doesn't work bring the Forest god here,I don't want it to be harmed by the human for there Greed."

Hadrian looks at Nuada,who nodded and both in unison said"We will go at once,my King."

Hadrian and Nuada are on their horses,while Nuala gave them small smile and said"Both of you be safe,may the Blessing of Aegelin be upon you."

Both of them smiled and rode away.They were soon galloping along the outskirts of the ancient forest of Irelands and nestled in a basin at the foot of the distant Mountains.

As they reached the Forest of Landor,Nuada looking around saw that someone tried to burn down the forest,Hadrian saw the same thing said"It seems we found,why the Forest God attacked."

Nuada let out a snarl and muttered"It would seem so."

They soon found a a troop of mounted, armoured warriors riding towards them,at their head is Lord Freyne with a sword aloft.

Hadrian saw disgust and hate in the Lords eyes,his thoughts were actually flowing out"A man among them,must be a half breed."

But the man gave forced smile and said"You must be Prince Nuada,King Máel told us about your arrival."

Nuada had a stoic face replied"Yes,my father send me here to help."

Lord Freyne keeping same forced smile replied"That is great news,so I am guessing you are here to slay the monster."

The Elves behind Nuada and Hadrian gave small snarl,while Hadrian not wanting things to escalate asked"Are you sure,your people didn't do anything to earn its wrath."

Lord Freyne was nervous replied"No,we didn't do anything.The moster attacked us out of nowhere."

Hadrian didn't believe anything that came out of the mans mouth replied"Is that so...then we will take care of this."