Volume 72
I'm familiar with this forest. I could show you how to catch a prey. Said Camelia. You're also good at hunting? Said Lex. You're right. My source of food and survival is from hunting. Let's go then. I will lead the way. Diana and Lucas can stay and make the camp where we shall dwell tonight. As you wish, 'Your Highness'. Said Diana. Camelia stares at him intently. You're a prince? Lex smiled. I guess I didn't fully introduce myself. I'm Lex Smith, son of Ballard Smith. She quickly takes a bow. It's an honour to meet the son of the emperor. You know my father? He asked curiously? I've heard a lot about 'Your father'. 'Your Highness'. He's a good emperor, kind towards his people and courageous. He smiled. I'm glad you could say that about my father. They're my companions. He introduces them smiling. Lucas, 'An amazing swordman and my best friend', Diana, 'a witch apprentice and a special friend to me'. She possesses amazing magical abilities just like yours. And the lady beside me, she's my lover, Anastasia. He smiled proudly. She will be beside me when I take over from my father. I plan on spending the rest of my life with her. Camelia smiled. I'm glad you have amazing people by your side, 'Your Highness'.
After having enough rest, Lex and his companions set out on their journey back home. I'm so excited I will be accompanying you to your Kingdom, 'Your Highness'. Said Camelia. It's an honour to have you as a travelling companion, Camelia. Lex answered with a smile. Diana whispering to Anastasia. Is there something wrong, 'Your Highness'? …. I see you've been feeling moody ever since Camelia appeared. She smiled. Are you scared she might get too close to Lex and steal him from you?... Anastasia answered firmly. I don't see her as a competition, Diana. So, what's wrong then? It's just my instinct. We shouldn't trust her so easily. Why is that? Diana asked confused. Can you do me a favour, Diana. She smiled. Anything for 'His Highness'. Can you keep an eye on her. I know my instinct is never wrong. Camelia does have a hidden agenda. I might not know her reason for approaching Lex but, whatever it is, she can't be trusted.
As you wish, 'Your Highness'. Diana assured her with a smile. I always have my way of getting the truth from her. At dawn, they arrived at the outskirt of Norgillia (A small town mostly dominated by mysterious creatures, ghosts and ghost hunters. Camelia tried to warn everyone to be cautious of their surroundings. She had once had an unpleasant experience with the inhabitants of the town. Lex thinks her words are ridiculous and tries to put everyone at ease. I'm very familiar with the citizens of this town. They're good people that like to associate with foreign dwellers. There's no need to panic. He assures them. You're in safe hands. He stares admiringly at the sky. It's sunny today. I have a friend, Leo who lives a distance away. He's a good friend of mine. How about we go to his place to spend the night? The others follow closely behind him as he leads the way. A creature with a beastly presence smiled evilly from afar. Anastasia could feel it's presence as she stares around. I wonder why I feel like something is watching us… She thought as she hurried away holding tightly unto Lex's arm.