Chapter 47

**Tzalmon Point of View**

"Your Majesty, centuries has gone and the issue with those scums still poses a huge problem. We need to get rid of them as soon as possible."

"I agree, Your Majesty. They are in their weak phase right now. Striking now will be perfect time."

The assembly of my ministers and commanders spoke while I sat on my throne grimly. I know how much they wanted the lot of scums to be gone once and for all. After all, they are partly the reason for the curse put on us.

My will to wipe them away from the face of existence is much stronger than anyone else's. Not only the kingdom, I also have Eblilis and Igses on line here. If I don't settle the score, I will lose everything I worked so hard for.

Noticing I was very quiet and posed a scowl, the discussion paused for awhile as they wait for me to speak. Once I was clear everyone has said their statements, I looked at everyone thoughtfully.

"Gyles, send second level commanders and few guards to scout the border cities of the kingdom. No one without our kingdom's identity token shall be accepted into the country. The authenticity of the identity tokens should be checked well." I commanded and dismissed the assembly.

Cutting off the assembly in the middle was met by several curious whispers but not delving into it, I soon disappeared and appeared right inside the secret cave.

This cave was deep into the woods on the forbidden lands that none dare to enter. Only a very few knows about this place and was protected with several layers of mazes.

Inside the cave, in front of me was a huge table which was filled with several opened books. I picked up the book I was reading recently and scanned it over again.

No matter how many of these damned books I read, there was no information about the ritual that the other party was going to perform.

Out of frustration, I punched the rock wall behind me leaving a wide crack on it. Even after looking through all the books regarding their scum lot, I haven't found anything regarding the said ritual.

Although they have improvised and developed a lot over these past centuries, the things like rituals always come from some base customs. Without a base, a ritual as such cannot be formed.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Gyles and my secret guard, Edus, appeared before me and greeted me with a bow.

While Gyles is my army general and the person who is seen with me often, Edus is my secret guard who works from shadows. No one knows the existence of Edus except for Gyles.

Both these men are who I trust the most and with them on the field, the task gives out a positive result.

"Edus, where has your investigation come to?" With my hands behind, I stood in an intimidating pose as I looked at Edus grimly.

"Your guess was right, Your Majesty. There are indeed several people from the other side staying in our kingdom as we speak. I could only confirm this as those spies were mixed well in our country, I could not pick them out yet. But one thing is for certain, Majesty; one of their main reasons was Lady Acacia and young Prince Igses."

Of course!

"Of course, Lady Acacia and the young prince are main elements of the ritual. They are as important to them as to us."Gyles spoke out the exact thoughts I was having.

"Edus, the bordering cities shall be under strict surveillance; keep an eye on officials and report me back if there was someone suspicious."

"As you command, Your Majesty."

"Gyles, while the ministries bang their heads over the border security, let's go visit banished lands in the southern deserts. The main perpetrator might have all the answers we need."

"Banished lands? But that person - why not I handle this matter alone, Your Majesty?" Gyles gasped and spoke hurriedly.

I know the mere thought of meeting that person on the banished lands can be terrifying. After all, that person can put a devil to shame with such cruelty.

"You think that person would speak if you ask? No one knows that person as well as I does. With the right kind of persuasion, we might find a clue." The more I think about that person. The more my blood boiled in fury.

If there was one thing I despise the most, then it was that person who is the reason for my kingdom to put be put under curse for centuries.

"Understood, Majesty." Gyles nodded as he wiped sweat from his forehead. His eyes shook in terror and for one, I know how much terror that person has created in my people.

"Edus, cover our tracks while we go to banished lands. No one should know about my appearance in southern deserts." Those who secretly allied with those scums might take this as an advantage to get to that person first.

I never trusted my assembly of officials completely and I know there are a few who are working for the other side under the guise of my country title.

Over these past centuries, many things have changes and to put everything back to how it should be, there is no doubt there will be a lot of bloodshed.

War, fighting and bloodshed is something that excited me to no end. However, now the case is different. With Eblilis and Igses in picture, things should be sort out with precision or else both of them will be in grave danger.

A few days later, along with Gyles, I teleported to confinement cells in the banished lands. The confinement cells in the banished lands is the place where the most notorious and dangerous prisoners are locked up in.

This place is everyone's worst nightmare. With no magical power in the dry hot deserts is already a hell; added to the torture decreed by monarch; it proves to be worse than a hell.

My feet slipped inside the dry hot sand as I walked on it. Stopping in the middle of the desert, I snapped my fingers and a portal opened which will lead to the other side.

I and Gyles stepped into the other side and stood before rows of towers. Each towers holds one prisoner and every tower was customized according to the crimes and punishment of the prisoner.

Stepping forward, we walked to the grey tower surrounded by rings of strong confinement magic around it. Snapping my fingers, the shield immediately allowed me and Gyles inside its boundaries.

With one push, the door to the tower opened and a dark interior came into view. There was no light inside but the presence of that person can be felt.

Gyles waved his hand and bright light came into the tower followed by an amused chuckle. "Poor boy, you must be afraid of dark after spending centuries under a curse." The tone, although was filled with mockery and hate, the voice was weak and pained.

My hands balled into fists when the familiar voice struck in ears. Just the feeling of him around me makes me want to torture him with my own hands.

"I see you are still alive." I glanced at the man who was chained with special chains in the middle of the tower.

He looks so much older than the previous time I saw him. His grey hair and bread grew and turned white. His eyes although dull, did not lose even a pinch of cruelty in them.

Although there was no scar on his body, the damage that was done on his soul was greater.

"Why, you know I cannot be killed so easily. Now what do I owe with your esteemed presence?" A small smirk snaked on his lips. "Nay, the curse was now lifted and you are here for me soon after!" He trailed off.

He knew something. I'm now completely certain that he knew what was going on. Although not the complete details but the basic events must've been already predicted by him.

"What can I say, you are after all an important presence in the kingdom. I plan on taking care of those scums in their lowest phase, how can I not come to give you the good news." My words were soon countered with loud laughter.

His evil laughter!

"Oh dear boy, you are still the same ignorant boy from before. They shall soon raise to power. The lowest they are now, the powerful they become later." And it is confirmed that the said ritual was indeed true and moreover it makes them much more powerful than before.

I gritted my teeth in anger at the thought of Eblilis and Igses being used by them to rise into power.

"But do not worry though, you will not be killed after they rise into power. How can I bear to kill you? After all -"

"Even after everything, you are still my son!"

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