20 The Shihatium

Gaia's face showed the fear that he had never experienced in his entire life. He thought at that moment he was undoubtedly going to die. luckily Lord Sirius came to save him in time before that weird ray of light came to him.

Even Sirius couldn't believe what he had found, and if he had missed his arrival with a few more seconds, he was sure that Gaia would be dead by now. Only now had he seen that kind of power of a Zodiac. Not once in his entire life had he actually discovered the strength of a Zodiac Leo. He only hears the words and stories from other Royalties. In truth, he also had no idea how the entire Chyros area was blinded and how the Zodiac Leos were depleted. The news only reached him was that weird dominate ability of Linhardt because of the assassins he ordered to follow them. and he also regrets that he sent Gaia alone. Maybe if he was with them, they might have caught Linhardt right away with fewer casualties. He also feels sorry for what happened in the entire area of ​​Velos Desi, but he also knows that war is inevitable because the pride of Sagittarius is high, and he knows that they will not just give up easily.

Lord Sirius. There is a man who is looking for you, and he says that you invited him. A soldier said. Sirius lets the man in because he also expects that man. The man who entered Sirius's room is Linhardt's father. Alpheus. How are you? Did you bring my child home safely? Alpheus immediately asked. Sirius replied and simply said that they still hadn't recovered Linhardt. Sirius lied to him and only said that they were going to help Linhardt get home to Nero Desi. He didn't mention that they had another motive for Linhardt. He also said that Linhardt is in danger because he has an escaped prisoner with him, and he is referring to Lucius.

Because of Alpheus' concern to his son, he asked Sirius to be the one to look for his son. At first, Sirius didn't want to agree because he didn't want him to know everything. Linhardt's father knelt down and begged in front of Sirius. He also added that he was a former warrior of Aquarius. He is one of the brave warriors who once became an ally of the royalty in fighting against another kingdom that wants to conquer the kingdom of Zo-An.

Sirius was also convinced to accept Alpheus' offer of help. Maybe he will also be able to take advantage of this and catch Linhardt more quickly if his father takes him himself. He pointed to Alpheus in which direction on the map they had last seen Linhardt, and Alpheus immediately left in a hurry to find his son.

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When Linhardt woke up, Seth immediately shouted so that everyone could hear that he was awake. He also wonders why his colleagues seem to be far away from him and do they seem afraid.

Did something happen? Why do you seem afraid? Linhardt said while wondering why they seemed afraid. He also noticed something strange because they seemed to have a new companion. His eyes widened when he saw that Juno was with them. JUNO! He shouted loudly.

Aha! That's Linhardt. I'm sure he's back to his old self again! I know very well his reaction that his face turns red every time he sees Juno! Won't you order us to kneel before you again my King? Kilian joked as he approached Linhardt and handed him a drink of water.

as Linhardt felt tired, he immediately grabbed the water Kilian handed him and quickly drank it.

As he quickly drank the water that Kilian gave him, his gaze was diverted to another surprising new companion.

he was bound with rope and his entire face was covered with a hood so they couldn't recognize him. Wasn't he one of the assassins who tried to kill us? asked Linhardt.

Seth hurriedly finished her chewing apple at the moment and said that they will need this person because their next destination is Shihati Desi. and and they suspected this person to be a Shihatium because of his ability as an assassin.

I will never help you! after you killed my comrades I will never forgive you! Never! I swear, the moment my hands are free from your bonds I will kill you all! said the assassin.

We murdered your comrades? are you joking? maybe you forget that you are the one who mercilessly murdered them. Kilian said while laughing because he was the one responsible for killing the three assassins.

Seth pinched his back to stop his unfunny joke. even Seth oppose the way his brother did.

Linhardt approached the assassin and asked why they were following them. he also feels sorry for the fate of his companions but Linhardt also has a little anger towards them because they attacked first and they also put the lives of his companions in danger.

You don't know what we are going through. said the assassin. Even we, can't do what we want and we just obey whatever the royalties order us to do.

We've been wanting to get away for a long time but we couldn't do anything whenever they started showing us that weird ring that they were wearing. there is such a strange power on the ring that we cannot disobey their command.

I think what he is talking about is none other than the blood ring that Lord Sirius wears. Kilian said.

Even if Kilian heard the reason why the assassins attacked them, he would still not ask for forgiveness because for him what he did was right. if he didn't do that, it's probably one of his colleagues who will be dead right now.

Kilian also noticed that this person was the only one with tattoo on his legs. he suspected it was a Zodiac so it had the ability to quickly defeat its companions with just a brink of an eye. tell me, you are a Zodiac Scorpio are you?! that is why you have different abilities compared to your fellow Shihatiums. Kilian continued interrogating the assassin as he was walking near him.

The assassin doesn't want to speak and does not want to admit that he is a Zodiac.

and since they wanted to get information, Kilian thought of a way. he first looked at Seth as if he was asking for permission but Seth immediately averted his gaze as if he was saying that he would take care of what he wanted to do.

Kilian approached the assassin but the assassin didn't turn around, he just kept his head down so his face wouldn't be exposed.

I don't care even if you cover your face I will know everything you are hiding when I read your mind. Kilian threatened as he tried to hold the assassin's hand. No! screamed assassin but he couldn't do anything. Kilian parted his hair and let the assassin touch his Forehead where his Libra tattoo was.

Upon reading the mind of the assassin, Kilian was surprised when the real face of the assassin was revealed to him, the assassin was a beautiful woman from the land of Shihati Desi.

Kilian was suddenly embarrassed and did not continue his plan to look at the memory of the assassin.

Linhardt asked him why he stopped but he just walked away and sat down.

Linhardt forced him to speak but his face was embarrassed because of what he did.

She is a woman. Her name is Aphra. It is the first time that I have ever held a woman's hand apart from my sister Seth. it's up to you to ask her now.