Mission underway

Woahhh…

Lena was in awe as they arrived at the dome. She stared at the land outside the dome and found it very intriguing that the land was so different from the one they lived in.

Tega was quiet, this scene didn't bring back good memories and he would rather stay quiet. He didn't know how the dome worked or what means humans had used to be able to get outside the dome, maybe they were going to find out now.

They were shocked when the Golden Knights simply walked past the dome, they followed and found that they actually just walked through it too.

They didn't do anything, they just walked past the dome.

As they came out of the dome, everything changed. The atmosphere seemed to suddenly get spooky and very quiet, the air was thin and hot, while the sun seemed alien.

They instantly got the feeling that were preys that were being eyed by several predators and they probably were.

A boy among them suddenly stopped, he was trembling with fear. No…no…I can't do this! He suddenly turned around and dashed towards the dome.

But he was met with fear and shock as his head rammed into the tough Dome, blood instantly spurting out of his nose as his eyes rotated backwards in their sockets, he had certainly not gone through the dome.

This sight stunned the tier one knights, they had certainly gone through that dome a few seconds ago.

Golden Knight Ryan walked over to where Tega and his friends stood. Why do you look so shaken?

Tega looked at the man and shook his head before rubbing his hand around himself sharply.

Lena smiled. It's our first time ever leaving the dome. We can't help it.

So? Ryan asked with a smile. Do you feel like going back?

Oliver furrowed his brows with an air of uncertainty. Weird as it may be, as scared as I am right now, I won't still go back.

Ryan laughed. Not like you can anyway.

True. Tega nodded, laughing too.

Let me tell you something, Ryan said. Today is my Wife's birthday, and coincidentally, my son's graduating from The Zodiac Knight Training camp today.

Wow! Lena exclaimed. That's a great news, why are you here then? Can't the knight squad be kind enough to grant you a leave today?

Oliver and Tega nodded their support.

Ryan laughed. Of course they can. What do you think? I'm a golden knight I have the privilege to leave whenever I want to. As a matter of fact, Benjamin asked me to go but I declined his offer, service to the kingdom comes before any other thing. Even before my life.

So you can sacrifice your life for this mission? Oliver asked.

A hundred times. Ryan answered without batting an eyelid.

Tega smiled. The good news is…no one would have to sacrifice their life.

Yeah. Ryan replied with a big smile.

…

Tyson stood in front of the twelve teams that were going on the beast-clearing mission.

We've come to the genesis of or mission. Each team should take the route assigned to them. From the moment we enter this forest, let's be our brother's keeper, let us keep every grudge aside, survival comes first, understood?

UNDERSTOOD!

In a familiar dark space underground, two men were discussing when a messenger walked in.

Greetings Lord Asher, Greetings Lord Stan.

Asher nodded. What's the message?

The Zodiac Knights has set out. Apparently, the team of twelve has been divided into four teams, each taking a different approach into the forest.

You can leave. Asher said.

Asher nodded. Okay, gather our people right away. They are to leave right away, tell them to observe the teams first and attack when they feel the time is right, they are to kill everyone on sight. Except our people obviously. The hybrid should be brought here, in perfect condition. I want to see what someone who holds so much power would look like. There is a lightning user among them, don't harm him. Whoever flouts this order will be killed.

Yes sir! Stan said as he left immediately.

Asher rubbed the pendant on his neck softly, the pendant was made of pure metal and it was shaped to look like lightning.

Asher had a melancholic smile on his face as he rubbed the pendant softly. Oliver…It's been so long…You should be all grown up now…

…I hope you grew up fine?