Suspicion

Sirius is in the coma right now, Ken was being interrogated what happened in the forest because the only person inside the forest was Ken and Sirius. Unfortunately, Sirius is not in the condition to talk and that's why the only person they can interrogate was Ken.

Ken told what happened before he separated to Sirius to his father and Steven, he also told them how helpless he was as he can't even help Sirius in that kind situation. However, Ken's answer was not the one Steven want to know. Rudolf saw Steven was still not convinced to what Ken told them and couldn't help to ask.

"What is it?"He looked at Steven's eyes and ask.

"If what Ken said is true then we can't explain why there is a trace of fire, earth, dark, and water magic in the surroundings," Steven said his suspicion.

When Rudolf heard he his suspicion was also spot on, even though he didn't excel in magic the result in the battle was obvious. As such there are burnt marks in the surroundings then the only person who was near the area was Sirius.

Unfortunately, Sirius is in a coma and they can't ask a question and even if Sirius woke up there is Emily who will forbid them to ask as Sirius is in a recovery state. They can't find an answer to their suspicion so they make a conjecture that someone helps Sirius to kill the tiger.

But another problem arose again when they thought about that if someone helps him then where is the said person and why did they help Sirius. One problem pops out one after another if they thought a solution then there will be another problem.

"Ahhh!" Ken who was in the side let out a strange sound.

"What is it?" Steven asks looking at Ken.

"Did you think of another reason?" Rudolf also asks.

"Yes, it is a crazy idea that came from my head."

""Spill it!"" Steven and Rudolf said at the same time. The way they look at Ken right now was like they are going to eat him.

Ken was sweating right now because the way Steven and Rudolf look at him and spill what is in his mind.

"What if Sirius has another element? When we are measuring what kind of element is talent have according to my memory the crystal that Sirius used malfunction and only 2 elements show up. What if the malfunction was the reason why his other elements didn't show?" Ken reason. When the two heard what Ken said they look to each other's eyes and laugh.

"No way that's possible! Hahaha!" Steven said.

"Yep, basically impossible!" Rudolf agreed.

When Ken saw that both Steven and his father Rudolf he also started to think that it's impossible.

"It's f*cking possible!!!!!" Steven suddenly said while sweating. He didn't even imagine that his who inherits his family's talent have surpassed them already.

"Seriously!?" Rudolf at his side also said with surprise. He can't imagine a 4th circle mage with 2 elements is actually a 4th circle mage with all elements and Sirius' swordsmanship is greater than his son! Rudolf thought 'What a monster! What a monster!'.

"Your son is really a f*cking monster!" Rudolf said his thoughts aloud to Steven. Steven right now felt bitter because he didn't even know that his son actually holds a greater talent. Even though they didn't know whether that is true or not, they basically believe that that is a fact.

Knock! Knock!

There thought was interrupted by the knock at the other side of the door.

"What is it?" Rudolf asked. He felt annoyed because he still digesting that he was actually teaching a monster and his thoughts were interrupted.

"The king's messenger is waiting outside the mansion master. He asked that Master Steven and Master Rudolf should report what they saw in the forest." Rudolf's Butler said.

"Alright tell them that we are going now," Rudolf said. Then look at Steven with a serious face.

"What are we going to do? Are we going to tell our suspicions?" Rudolf ask.

Currently, they are in a serious problem as they don't know what will they tell the king. They knew that the king was a trusted person but that can't be the best way to describe to the person near him. For example Prime Minister Borton, he is a fat prime minister who always overtaxed the residence of the kingdom. Some rumors said that he is colluding with the other races to gain more treasures, but rumors are still rumors and no one can prove it if they don't have any evidence.

Back to their current problem, As Rudolf and Steven are thinking a way to deceive the king Ken in their side said: " Just tell the king that an unknown monster attacks the tiger. And that monster didn't notice Sirius as he is unconscious and can't move." Even though it is a childish reason there is no one who will believe that Sirius blow a large hole to the tiger.

As dukes heir, everyone knew what element Sirius have and they will not believe that someone who has Wind and Water as their elements can blow a hole to a White Tiger who is known to be one of the kings of the forest. No one will believe if they say that it was Sirius who did it then the other people will think that they are crazy.

"Are you really Rudolf's son?" Steven rudely ask. Ken cunningness surpassed his father, his father Rudolf can be a little bit idiot sometimes that's why he said it.

"How rude to say that!" Rudolf glared at Steven.

They readied themselves and started to ride their carriage.

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In the castle, the Anders who was the current king was sitting in his throne, beside him was a blonde long hair with an azure eyes beautiful girl whose name is Eli. Eli is Anders son it means that Eli is the princess of the Saint Kingdom. In front of them is a red-haired female knight, her name is Rize.

"Rize are you sure that the two dukes came out from the forest?"

"Yes, my king!" Rize answered respectfully. Rize Stom the captain of the platoon known as Sword of King which in direct command of the king. The Sword of King can't be ordered by others even if they are the other princes or princesses including Eli who was beside the king can't order them.

The Sword of Kings can only be ordered by the king himself no one else. Currently, Rize made her report on what she saw in the entrance gate.

"Duke WinderForg and Duke Sheperd cam out of the forest with the young duke Sheperd in their arms."

When the king heard that he couldn't help but frowned as he thought why would the best swordsman and best magician in the kingdom go out on their way in the forest. The king knew the importance of Sirius as he was the only heir of the Sheperd family what he couldn't understand is why Rudolf tag along with Steven.

"Did you tell them to report to me after they tend Sheperd's son?" Anders ask.

"Yes, I also send a messenger to personally invite. I think they are on their way right now." Rize answered.

Knock! Knock!

A knock was heard the throne room, one of the guards then respectfully entered and saluted to the king.

"Duke WinderForg and Duke Sheperd have arrived, my king!" The armored knight respectfully said.

"Lead them here." The king said quickly as he was really curius to what they did in the forest.

After a short while, an armored knight was in lead and a two men entered the room. This two men behind the armored knight was, of course, Rudolf and Steven. Rudolf and Steven kneel down respectfully in front of the king.

"Duke WinderForg paying his respect to your Majesty!" Rudolf said.

"Duke Sheperd paying his respect to your Majesty!" Steven said.

The two of them really respect the king as he was the only king who holds himself against so many noble and knowing that there is a traitor in his circle, but by no means that is an obstacle to the person in front of them.

"Then can I hear what you did in the forest? And what is the relation between your injured son and the strange smoke that happened Duke Sheperd?"

The king went straight to the point as he is really curious. Even though he is king the bad personality he had is that he is curious about all things like Sirius. If Sirius is here the king and Sirius might get well along to each other.