Chapter 8 - Imprisonment

Early in the morning, Dave and his wife Sara are having breakfast. Dave is now a retired man, so mornings aren't as eventful as they used to be. However, just as they were about to wrap up their breakfast, they heard knocking at the door.

This is unusual as it is very early for any visitors, so Dave's protective instincts kicked in and he said to his wife,

"stay here. I'll check it out."

It was not easy for Sara to hide the worrying expressions on her face, but little could be done, so she remained seated.

Dave walked to the door and opened it, and what he saw surprised him.

It was a man clad in heavy armor with a sword sheathed by his side, bearing the Royal Guard's symbol on his chest plate, a symbol Dave is all too familiar with, having dedicated much of his life to the guard.

However, what surprised Dave the most was that he recognized this man.

"Hello Victor."

Said Dave with a slight smile.

Dave wasn't naive. A visit from the Royal Guard was never good news, and, of course, he had a pretty good idea as to why they're here.

"Good morning, Dave. How have you been, old friend?"

Said Victor.

"I know you're not here for small talk, Victor. Let's get to the point."

Indeed, it was obvious that Dave wouldn't be getting a visit from the leader of the Royal Guard without good reason.

A self-satisfied smile could be seen on Victor's face as he said,

"Dave, I know what you're capable of, so please make this easy for yourself and your family and cooperate with us."

Dave would remain expressionless and said,

"I won't resist."

Dave knows that he can handle Victor easily, after all, Victor only holds that rank due to Dave retiring to take care of his family. However, it wouldn't be wise to make an enemy of the kingdom and the guard, and Dave knew that.

"Dave Von Drayvold, you're under arrest for conspiracy against the kingdom"

Said Victor.

"Can I say goodbye to my wife?"

Asked Dave.

"You have a minute"

Victor replied.

Dave proceeded to walk back into his home, approaching his wife who is now incredibly concerned having heard the full conversation that was happening outside.

"Take care of Jacob for now. I will be back, I promise."

Said Dave, who is now wearing a serious expression.

"What will you do?"

Inquired Sara, who can now barely put sentences together.

"They know they can't hold me for long, and if they plan to do that, than I'll be taking action."

Dave took a brief pause, and moved to give his wife a deep hug, while whispering,

"I'll be back. I promise, but I have to go now."

The minute is now up and Sara saw her husband moving towards the door, she couldn't muster the strength to respond to him, since she was putting all her effort into holding back the tears, which are now flowing endlessly as she observes her husband exiting their home.

Dave exists and sees something rather unexpected: around 50 Royal Guard men standing in formation behind Victor with half a dozen horse carriages lined up one after another behind the guards, with the middle one being a prisoner transport wagon.

Dave cracked a smile, as it was quite amusing, and perhaps gratifying, to see that they needed this much security from the most professional fighting force in the Kingdom just to transport him.

"Get in, Dave."

Said Victor.

Dave had no plans to resist, so he complied and got in. After Dave got in, a guard shut the prisoner wagon door, which was fortified with multiple layers of magic, to ensure that escape would be impossible.

All the guards got into their carriages, with Victor entering the one right behind Dave to ensure extra security, just in case Dave is able to escape.

The convoy than finally departed.

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After pulling herself together, Sara begins to consider her options.

Although she trusts Dave, it was never a guarantee that he would come back.

Sara was convinced that she had to act and quick.

All of the sudden, she started running.

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By the lake at his usual location sits the fisherman.

After the rather eventful and enjoyable day he had yesterday, for the first time since arriving, the fisherman is experiencing joy.

Than suddenly, Eli could hear rapid footsteps approaching him.

They abruptly stopped.

Eli put his fishing rod aside and stood up, facing the individual.

It was non other than Sara, and she looked quite worried, and out of breath, so Eli could obviously see something's wrong.

"They took him, Eli. They took Dave and imprisoned him.

It was then that Eli's usual expressionless face shifted.

This being that is able to eliminate the most powerful forces is now, for the first time, experiencing fury.