Monarch of Darkness

Green feathered eagle was currently flying atop the clouds. Evan was gazing at his surrounding. Infront of him sky was a vast stretch of blue. Below him nothing except a endless sea of white clouds.

Evan was standing before Aaron now. He switched his position as he felt danger from Pietro Blackrock.  He didn't want to  expose his back to this person. As for others,no one could see through the disguise of Pietro. Although Aaron was a smart person but he couldn't see through his hidden malicious intentions. Evan was cautious bacause he already had knowledge about the deep enmity between Thousand swords kingdom and the Blackridge kingdom.

A flock of medium sized birds crossed under the green feathered eagle and they caught the attention of Evan. Their feathers were complete white. Evan only some glimpses of them before they disappeared behind the sea of clouds. "I have not seen these type of birds in the scroll of Sylvia clan which contains basic introduction of magical beasts. Seems like Sylvia clan has not noted this type of magical beast in their scroll",Evan speculated inside his mind.

Morning had passed since a long time ago. Noon came and went past, finally it was the time of afternoon. Evan felt bored gradually. "Uncle Aaron",Evan called Aaron who was standing behind him. Aaron who was standing there with closed eyes,opened his eyes. "How much time do you think we have to travel to reach Northpeak empire?",Evan asked. 

"Little Prince,if you are feeling tired sit down. We still have a long way to go",Aaron looked at Evan with concern. Aaron thought that such long journey was taking toll on Evan. But Evan shook his head and said,"Uncle Evan,I am not tired."

"We will stop at a nearby town before evening.  My mount also needs rest. It is flying non-stop since morning",the golden armoured warrior who was standing at the front,talked for the first time. Evan had already learned the name of golden armoured warrior from Lucas.His name was 'Thomas Dupont',one of nine golden armoured envoy under the command of Northpeak emperor.

Initially Evan disliked this person who forced Sylvia clan to hand him over. But later after analyzing the facts calmly,Evan reached the conclusion that Thomas had nothing to do with this matter. He was only obeying the imperial order. Moreover, although Thomas was haughty in manner,but he didn't behave badly to any Sylvia clan members. As for his haughty manner,it came from his status as a golden armoured envoy.

Time passed quickly. Soon golden rays of setting sun,started to cascade on their group. Thomas looked back and his gaze landed on Pietro Blackrock. "We have already crossed Thousand swords kingdom,right?",he asked.

"Yes,my Lord",Pietro answered quickly.

"Then,is there any town nearby?", Thomas asked again.

"We will reach Reddust town,if we travel for another half an hour,but we can reach Purple cloud city,if we travel for another two hour. Moreover,it will be more convenient,than this remote town",Pietro replied. A frown appeared on the face of Thomas. It seemed like he was weighing the available options,which one would be suitable for them. Finally he said,"We will stop at Reddust city,guide the way".

"My Lord,please reconsider.It is really unsafe here. Moreover,there are some rogue cultivators,who always cause troubles in these remote areas",Pietro added.

"No,we will stop at Reddust town. I don't want to keep my mount unnecessary stress",Thomas said calmly. A look of displeasure appeared on the face of Pietro. But he quickly hide it. Evan was looking at every expression of Pietro. So,he caught a glimpse of it. 

"We will do,as you say,my Lord",Pietro replied smilingly. Evan felt a bad premonition in his heart. "This guy can't be trusted. He must be planning something",Evan thought.

Pietro led the way while riding the snow owl. The green feathered eagle followed closely behind him. Other two Sylvia clan warriors who were riding snow owls also followed Pietro. Soon,a small town appeared in everyone's vision.

A somewhat old looking wall surrounded the Reddust town. There was a wooden gate in the middle of wall,which was currently opened for visitors. It was the first time for Evan, visiting a small town in this world. Evan curiously observed everything.

Magical beasts were general prohibited from entering the city. So,their group left them to roam outside before entering the town.

Pietro arranged some rooms for everyone inside a good looking inn. After settling everyone down,Pietro led Thomas outside of inn. Now only,Evan,Aaron and other two Sylvia clan warriors remained inside the inn.

After resting for some time,Evan went to Aaron's room. He knocked the door of Aaron,"Uncle Aaron,are you free?" Aaron stepped outside of his room and looked at Evan."Little Prince,is there anything you need",Aaron looked at Evan smilingly.

"There is a important thing,I need to discuss with you,Uncle Aaron. Can we talk inside?",Evan asked. Aaron looked at Evan curiously. He nvited Evan to come inside and they both entered the room.

Inside the room,Aaron looked at Evan curiously and asked,"Is there anything bothering you, little prince"? Evan nodded and said,"Uncle I think Pietro is upto something. Maybe he is planning something dangerous". He looked seroiously at Aaron. Evan decided to say Aaron because he didn't want to disclose his power. He didn't want to disclose his affinity towards Darkness energy in any circumstance. He had already thought it thoroughly manytime and decided not to reveal it to anyone close to him. Otherwise,some people could link it to devils. Even more, if he used his current power,he couldn't defeat powerful opponents.

A look of confusion appeared on the face of Aaron. "Little prince,why are you saying this?",Aaron asked. He felt confusion because Pietro Blackrock never behaved badly towards Evan. 

"He has malicious intention towards me,I can feel it through his gaze while we were traveling",Evan replied.

Aaron felt more confused because he was always by the side of Evan and he didn't detect anything. But Aaron was sure that Evan was not someone who would lie about such thing. Moreover,he had a believe in Evan due to the events inside White Orchid forest where Evan helped out Sylvia clan by bringing a wolf pack.

"So,what do you want me to do?",Aaron decided to see how Evan would handle such situations. "Can you arrange some more warriors with decent strength for us",Evan asked. 

Aaron shook his head and said,"It was impossible without being found out. Moreover,we were inside Blackridge kingdom. We always had a border disputes with them".

"Moreover,I think Pietro will not dare to do anything,while Lord Thomas is escorting us. You don't need to worry. I will protect you if anyone dare to attack you",Aaron smiled. He thought Evan was worrying too much. 

I just think Pietro is very dangerous.Ok,I am going to my room,Goodbye,uncle",Evan left to his room. Evan felt dejected. He didn't have any proof to his words. Although Aaron believed him,but he didn't take his words seriously.

Evan sat inside his room and thought for some time. Finally,a idea came to his mind and he smiled.

Night descended and it was a half moon night. Time gradually passed by and soon midnight approached.

Three people whose face were covered approached the inn quitely,where everyone was staying. Despite the moonlight,they were blending perfectly with the shadow of inn. Two guards were out there infront of gate. Two black shadow approached them silently. Before the guards could react,two knifes ran through their necks. Knifes appeared and disappeared but only a glimpse of them could be seen when moonlight shown on the sharp knifes.

Tonight,Aaron was awake. Although he didn't take the words of Evan seriously,but he still took precaution. He decided to stay awake,to guard against any unexpected danger. A figure whose face was covered,appeared instantly infront of his room. Two figures passed by him and they headed towards the rooms,where two Sylvia clan warriors were staying.

Aaron whose soul conciousness was covering the area of three metre,detected someone's presence. He walked out but a weired smell appeared  inside the room. He felt his conciousness was going blurry and a ominous feeling rose inside his heart.