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Sephira Arks: 25 years old Knight

Belze Rochefort: 30 years old Knight

Chapter 9:

After several hours they finally left.


The Next Day…

"Princess! For the third time please stop daydreaming!"

"Ah Sephira! Sorry, guess I went off the line again."

"Really, now is only quarter of the lesson yet you are already daydreaming…"

Eve was now currently sitting in the 'Learning Room'. Her teacher, Sephira, teaches her everything in this room; Sephira…was perhaps Eve's secret idol. Sephira was good at everything, combats and knowledge. She is the top among everyone, including her brother, though she doesn't look like it as she was kind and caring at heart, and she always have a smile for everyone at any time. She is the top ranking knight belong to a group, 'Chronos'. Jenos was also in it, although he had to beg his father who finally agreed. Sephira handles a sword, 'Christ', as she named it. The sword was like clothing that must be put on for Sephira, as times she had commented that without 'Christ' she felt naked. Her skills were much to boast about, as she can cut rocks without any sound. Yes, Sephira was definitely Eve's sole idol.

"Eve!"

"Ah…sorry…"

Sephira stood in front of Eve in a huff, after a while, she took all the books and dumped on the floor. She then took her chair and sat right in front of Eve who was surprised at her actions.

"Sephira…?"

"Look Eve there's no point in learning if your body is here but not your mind…that's not all…you are daydreaming, that never happened to you…your focus is mess up…you are also been acting strange lately…so in other words…Eve, what's wrong?"

"Huh? Nothing's wrong!"

Okay, she knew she said it too fast but she couldn't help it. If Sephira knew about her outings with Jenos, she would immediately tell her father, bad news.

Sephira hearing her answer couldn't help sighing.

"Okay Eve I won't force you, I know something's up but Eve anything were to happen please don't hesitate to call me, it is a knight's duty to ensure the princess safety as well as the rest of the family."

Eve couldn't help smiling as she watched Sephira kneeled down before her. Eve got up and hugged her closely while slightly whispering,

"Next to my brother, you are the best knight I ever have…"

"Thank you…"

Eve let go while Sephira stood up and left.


Sephira heaved out a heavy sigh; sure Eve told her there was nothing going on but even a newcomer in the Royal Knights would know that Eve was up to something but she couldn't figure what it was. These few days Eve AND Jenos were much happier, sure is good for them but she was curious what had make them that way. She was forced to snap out of her thoughts as she heard footsteps. Not surprise, she turned and faced her assistant, Belze.

Belze also belongs to the royal knights, second hand man for Sephira. They worked perfectly well though their characteristics was slightly different apart of being serious all the time. Belze was a man of few words and no one had ever seen him smile including Sephira. His weapon of choice was a huge spear, 'Gungnir'. His skills were also much to be boasting about, as he can send twenty people out at once or even more than that. But he was greatly trust by Sephira.

"Belze…how's the prince…?"

"He told me not to worry and ask me to smile more that's all."

"Ha…as amusing as ever…"

"……"

"Princess Eve is the same, lets go report to the king and queen after all they were the ones who had request us to investigate."

"Right…"

They stalked silently towards the hall and soon stood in front of the doors; Sephira gave some light raps and waited for the reply.

"What is it?"

"Knight Sephira and Knight Belze here to report."

"Right, come on in."

The doors were soon open.

The King and the Queen sat at the thrones. The King smiled at them and beckoned towards them. They kneeled down heads towards the floor as a gesture of respect.

"So did you find out of anything…?"

"Unfornately we did not find out anything as they as told us not to worry, your sire."

"Really, that is unfortunate….I wonders what's wrong with both of them…? Tearju, my dearest queen, do you have any doubts?

"Yes…as I have mentioned I am quite concerned about them waking up late in the mornings…"

"Your highness, if I can suggest a suggestion…?"

"Ah Belze, please do…"

"Perhaps we should observe their actions for the time being especially at the nights...though I don't suggest in trying at Jenos as he was thought to detected his surroundings keenly at the young age…"

Sven stared at the floor for a while…before getting up and beamed at them.

"A fantastic idea! I would like both of you to take on the task!"

"Very well your majesty……is there any other orders?"

"Be at ease that is all."

"By your leave, my sire…"

They got and left the room. Sephira just stop there with a smile on her lips while Belze look at her, raising an eyebrow.

"Observe Eve's actions huh?...Amusing!"

Belze just sighed.


It was near 11o'clock

Train stood outside of the entrance waiting for the other two to come. Sure Train had said to come at 11o'clock but he had a bad habit of coming earlier. He runs his hand through his messy hair. He never did need to brush it as his hair always stays that way.

"KURO-SAMA! YAY!"

"Train, as early as usual, aren't you sick of it…?"

Train turn towards them with a sigh.

"…Whatever…"

"Where's Rin?"

"She's doing her job."

"That's fast?...Kyoko, please be careful, Train you too."

"OKAY!Charden-san please take care!"

Kyoko waved while Charden gave her a smile, Train turned and started walking and this time it wasn't Rin following instead it was Kyoko. Charden was quite worried about Kyoko but Black Cat is there, so he shouldn't worry right? He felt odd not having Kyoko around.

Though the trip was short, Train didn't enjoy it at all, Kyoko was screaming at the top of the lungs at everything. They were reaching their destination at a high speed as they were running there.He didn't know why were they running but he felt he had too. But Kyoko could catch up easily so he didn't have many problems. However, he felt uneasy as though something bad would happen.

"Kyoko!"

"Yes!"

"Once we reached there just go your own way, is better we separate! They will need more time to find us then….!"

"Understand! KURO-SAMA! Can I kill as many as I want?"

"Permission….granted."

"Yay!"

Before midnight they had reached their destination. Train squinted his eyes at his surroundings. Odd…this place where have I seen this…?

"Something wrong senior?"

"Ah…nothing junior."

During at serious work, bandits do not fool or play around anymore. They called each other by positions. Even the playful Kyoko knows that. The mansion, correction, the castle was huge, he hated this kind of places, that's mean he had to searched high and low for it.

"Senior?"

"Yeah?"

"Doesn't this castle belongs to the royal family of this town?"

"Oh yeah…It slipped my mind…"

"So what's the plan?"

"Junior, this place is huge, though I won't take no longer than 15 minutes, you just need to make a huge commotion, kill as many as you like, your choice, the clock…"

Train stopped half-way to glanced at the huge clock tower, Kyoko followed his gaze.

"The clock will sound at every quarter and half so just wait for the gong then make an explosion if possible, then quickly get out and I will joined you at the entrance."

"Okay!"

"Lets go!"

"Okay!"

At that signal, Kyoko immediately jumped out of her hiding place and ran towards the castle. The guards saw her and surprise,

"Hey, girl what are you doing he-!"

The guard who had spoken was immediately burned to death when Kyoko had just grabbed his hand. A scream was heard. The guards who saw this were terrified while Kyoko just playfully smirked at them.

"M……Mo…Monsters!"

"Monsters? Kyoko is not a monster! I am a human being just like you! See?"

Kyoko then grabbed his hand burning another one down. Train, thinking that the commotion was enough, then dashed forward as though he was the wind itself, the guards wasn't even aware that he had pashed through, as all their direction was diverted towards Kyoko. He glanced back at Kyoko, worried that she wouldn't make it, but she dodged and fired with much accuracy that he was immediately put at ease. He had to thank Charden later after all each bandit was strong.

He quickly raced up the stairs avoiding as many guards as he could. Though if he were to meet one, the guard was a goner. After going much flight of stairs he finally saw the room he was looking for. Rin had given himthe information which she managed to swap with one of the royal guards. Pathetic! He pushed open the doors and saw the necklace ina box. It was beautiful but he will admire it later. First, he had to get out. He would have quickly ran out if it wasn't for agirl to stand in front of him.


"So anything strange happenings Belze?"

"Nope…"

"Nothing here too…"

They had been watching Eve for four hours but they didn't receive anything. It was night time , Eve had retreated to her room. Sephira and Belze was in the middle of discussing things went they heard the shouts.

"M…Mo…..Monsters!"

Sephira and Belze glanced as Sephira mouthed the word 'Monsters'.

Belze, come on !"

They stopped in their tracks when they reached the hall. Blood was spluttered everywhere with dead bodies everywhere. Sephira was disgusted and impressed at the same time. The intruder must be skilled in combats but what's is he motive?

"Belze, go gather the royal family if you need help get it from Jenos though I assume you don't need to, protect them while I go after the rude intruder, he or she might still be around…"

With those words Sephira dashed off, while Belze ran the opposite direction.

Sephira ran aimlessly towards where the blood trail will take here. She had decided to follow the blood trail after making sure it was going the right direction. Then she came to the 'Treasure Room' where all the treasures are kept. She stopped right in front of the door and there she saw a young man, probably about eighteen, grabbing the box. He looked up and slowly turned around. He was covered with blood, it was quite obvious he was the killer. Sephira took a step forward,

"You aren't a bandit aren't you!"

"If I am…?"

"Then I will kill you…how dare you killed innocent lives!"

Sephira took her sword out and took her stance it was then, the man scoffed at her and slightly smirked.

"Innocent? Meaningless… no one is considered innocent in this world.."

This man was cold and cruel, that was what Sephira could say. He saw the man slightly shifted a bit and the next second he was gone. She cursed silently on how he could sneaked by her, she turned the other direction and saw his shadow running down. She quickly jumped down from the stairs making a big impact on her feet, she gave a look that clearly said Fight-me-or-I-won't-let-you-leave.

Train sighed silently in annoyance, well, she should just humor her. She looks strong and he had much time before he leave. He stood completely still waiting for her attack. She took that as a signal then charged at him with rapid. Train dodged, but it was not over, each thrust and slash was rapid and swift but fortunately for Train he managed to dodge everything.

"Tell me, are all bandits as confident as you, to come charging at a castle with only two bandits?"

Train just kept silent, Sephira took that as a 'yes'. And she got slightly worried, if all the bandits are as strong like this man wouldn't the town be in danger as not many could escape from her sword.

And there was when she saw it. The tattoo near the man's left collarbone. And she was stunned. And she stopped attacking surprising Train.

"Sephira!"

Sephira was immediately snapped out of her thoughts.

"Princess! Get out of here, it is dangerous!"

Train thought he had stopped when he saw Eve came into view. Eve upon seeing Train, she felt like running away but she felt rooted to the spot. To make things worse, Jenos came running behind her.

"Eve, what the hell you think you are doing going to su-!"

Jenos stopped immediately when he saw Train.

"Train…"

Eve whispered his name as though it was as fragile as glass. She tried walking nearer but was in vain as Train glared at her with much hatred while taking his gun out and aiming at her, as though she was an enemy to him. Eve wasn't surprise at his gesture.

BONG!BONG!BONG!

The sound was deafening but was enough to snap everyone out of their thoughts. Train glanced out of the window as if waiting for something, whatever it was he didn't wait for it to happened as he fired at the window and jumped out.

Train and Eve had a brief eye contact, and she felt she was being torn apart as there were no emotions in Train's eyes except pain, cold and hatred. Sephira ran towards the window and wanted to give chase but immediately stopped when she saw Eve slumped on the floor. Shestarted crying.

-End of Chapter-

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