Another scream rang out, desperate and terrified.
"I don't want to die! Someone, please help me!" a girl cried.
Paul's eyes hardened as he prepared to descend toward the chaos below.
"Let her go," he said.
"Ocuaff Extré!" one of the knights shouted.
"I said let—… huh?" Paul blinked. "They don't speak English. Strange."
"Ohé Elvolé Comduc!" another knight said.
Mind Link
Paul: Ezra, I'm not understanding what they're saying.
Ezra TGA: The first one said, 'Mind your business, stranger.' The other said, 'Oi, he can fly just like our Duke.'
Paul: Is there any spell that can make me communicate with them?
Ezra TGA: Sorry, my king. There is not. Only their nobles speak the official language.
Paul sighed.
So I should just follow them to wherever they're taking the girl, right?
Ezra: That is the best opportunity. Tell them this…
Paul looked at the knights and spoke carefully.
"Lémoi Ates Nobléa, Quiveu Haparl Aveyo."
The knights stopped.
"Bescen, Yallón Lévener Concrer Elyeux."
Paul frowned.
Why does this language sound familiar?
He descended from the sky and followed them toward the Castle of Elyndor.
At the gates, the knights announced,
"Velómir Guestar va seenor Royal Noblès."
The Royal Guard stepped forward and looked directly at Paul.
"Porté-vous arme, Homme Volant?"
Paul shook his head.
"Entréa vos."
He was allowed inside.
Mind Link
Paul: Why are they bringing people to the castle?
Ezra TGA: I would like to say something… but see and hear for yourself.
Paul suddenly paused.
"I saw something that shouldn't be here."
Ezra: Is there a problem, my king?
Paul: Keep the Mind Link active. I might need your help.
Ezra: My help? I told you to destroy their base, not fight for a girl.
"Welcome, our guest," Noble Twenty-Four said.
"What brings you to the Sacred Realm of Elyndor?" another noble asked.
Paul replied calmly, "I saw the little girl being dragged by your knights, so I stopped them. I wanted to ask what you need her for."
His eyes scanned the chamber.
Twenty-nine nobles… which means Duke Austin isn't here.
A woman stood.
"My name is Ruger Austin."
Paul's thoughts sharpened.
Austin? She must be Duke Austin's wife… but she doesn't have the mark.
"She is needed for something important," Ruger said.
"Do you mind sharing this secret with me?" Paul asked.
"We cannot share Elyndor's matters with strangers," she replied coldly.
Paul smiled lightly. "No need to be rude. My name is Darwin Goes, a Realm Adventurer."
Mind Link
Ezra: Using an alias? Very funny, my king.
Paul: I can't let them know my real name.
Ruger spoke again. "If you stay and enjoy our city, perhaps we may share our methodologies."
"One more thing, Mrs. Austin," Paul said.
Her eyes narrowed. "Mrs. Austin?"
"It's a form of respect I learned from Calanthor Realm," Paul replied. "But I can't help wondering… what are those symbols on your buildings? Those markings don't look like anything from the Nine Realms."
Silence.
Then Ruger's expression changed completely.
"I tried offering you peace and planned to kill you later," she said. "But I cannot wait anymore. I will kill you here, Darwin Goes."
She vanished
But before she could strike, Paul appeared in front of her.
A single straight punch drove into her midsection.
BOOM.
She flew across the chamber and smashed through the doors.
Paul turned to the girl.
"Hey, kid. I can't save someone if I don't know their name."
"My name is Maya Reyes," she said. "Thirteen years old. Last grandchild of Collins the Bolt."
Paul blinked.
"Oh… your grandfather was the foolish man who tried to tame a Primal Throne."
Mind Link
Ezra TGA: Maya… something doesn't sound right, my king. It's better you let her die than rescue her.
Paul: What are you saying, Ezra? You're better than this.
Ezra: From your vision, I see something else. Like… two souls in one body.
Ruger rose from the rubble, furious.
"How dare you, you low-life adventurer! What are you all doing? Get him!"
Paul chuckled.
"Seems like I'll be getting my hands on some Crimson Liquid."
He glanced back.
"Maya, stand behind me. Someone will take you through a portal."
Ruger screamed, "Knights! Surround the entire castle! Our offering must be delivered! Do not let Darwin Goes take her!"
Mind Link
Paul: Open a portal and take the girl.
Ezra: I can't. I don't trust that child. Something about her is wrong.
Paul: Ezra! Leave your conspiracy theories for later. Open it!
A pause.
"…Alright, my king."
A space-time portal opened and pulled Maya Reyes away.
Paul rolled his shoulders as knights and nobles surrounded him.
"Let's have fun, brats."
Ruger activated a sigil on the ground.
The entire chamber descended deep underground.
"You are going nowhere," she said coldly.
"You die here… before my husband returns."
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