Chapter 73

**Tzalmon Point of View**

"To the west? But sir to the west is -"

I pinned him down with a glare which spoke enough not to question me back and just do what was said to him.

With one more hard glare at him, I walked up to the deck after making sure the captain is using his full potential to speed up the ride.

On the deck stood Azar with his eyes closed as his frame was turned towards the direction of the west.

"I can sense her life force now, Majesty. Lady Acacia is doing fine." Azar spoke in a low tone as he opened his eyes and looked over vast sea in the west.

Azar is her protector chosen by fate so although he cannot tell clearly where she was now, he could sense her life force and general direction of her position if she was surrounded by a powerful shield and power.

With the help of pendant I gave her, I can tell she was alive but since Azar was her chosen protector, he is rather connected to her than I am.

Sometimes this irritates to hell but times like these, I was grateful to fates for giving Azar as a guard to Eblilis.

"But Majesty, we are closing to the western island of sandhills. If our intuition was right then I'm worried -"

"There is no hurry. With Igses, I don't think those both will be in an imminent danger for now. That boy is overly protective of his mother." Hearing my words, Azar looked at me in shock but did not question me back.

Soon by the time the night drew, we sailed smoothly, a little too smoothly, to the western island of sandhills.

This island is a vast one and isn't a part of silver islands. That is because there is no vegetation here and all the island has is endless sand.

A hot and dry desert in the middle of a sea.

Before the captain shouted for the ship to be anchored, I jumped on the shore and gave the endless hills of sand a look of contemplation.

One after the other, we started to walk into the island, leaving a few members of the crew back at the ship.

Even without going inside, I could tell that this place has no inhabitation. There was no living creature on these sands except for us.

Still, yet, I can feel their presence.

"You sense that Azar?" I asked and couldn't help but let of a mocking smile.

"The remnant power of a swallowing portal. It was mild but it is undoubtedly the swallowing portal." Azar exclaimed as his face turned grave.

The swallowing portal is one of the five abilities that only the royal family knows and only the highest member of the royal family can use.

Either my dear father or I can use this ability and now with the power my son holds, he might use it too if taught well.

My dear father cannot use his powers and abilities anymore because one, he is imprisoned and two, he is stripped down of most of his strength.

I did not create and use the portal for certain.

Igses, for a seven months old child, he does know of this type of portal yet whether he could or could not use.

In that case, who could've used it?

There was no other member of royal bloodline alive after the battle centuries ago and with the curse, the remaining guilty members of the royal family died.

"Send a message to Edus and Gyles of the situation and tell them to act accordingly." With a nod, Azar walked away to send over a message leaving me to think of the situation again.

Who could've have triggered the portal if not it was the three of us?

I got to the exact location where the portal was activated and tested the condition to determine who it was.

The air, humidity and the sand which still contained the remnant of the portal strength gave off the evidence that proved the small suspicion that I already had.

With a wave of my hand, a grey sparkling glow flowed from my palm into the sand as a huge bubble was formed. The bubble collected the remnants left by the portal for future use.

"It has been done, Majesty." Azar reported. "Who dared to pull this stunt on the Lady and young prince, your Majesty?"

I did not look back at him but did tell him to wait and he shall find out. "They are in no danger as of now. Call the secret force to search for them around. Leave the crew as one of the search parties here. As for us, follow me Azar, we have a long trip to take."

"Long trip? Your Majesty you mean we going to - but it is not possible for them to be there." Azar shook his head in denial as he was thoroughly shocked by the revelation.

"Let us not waste time on the possibilities. We need to leave now." I was in hurry but not rushed.

This is something I was prepared for a very long time. It is just that the variables have changed with Eblilis and Igses getting involved.

But then again, this is also not bad. Not bad for now.

Placing the blood stone in my hand, I opened the bubble with collected the remnants of the portal and induced my own power to open a full portal again.

Behind me Azar got ready and we crossed over. Walking out of the portal, I was now standing in the outskirts of small village. The night was deep and the village was filled with silence except for the sound of crickets and small animals from the mountain behind.

"I cannot sense Her Ladyship anywhere here, Majesty." Azar changed his attire and look with a wave of his hand.

"She is indeed not here. That is why we are here."

I was already in disguise so there was no need for me to change again but for Azar, changing his looks and attire was not enough. He needs to change his aura too.

Aura is one of the most used elements to determine the people of various clans and kingdoms. I took out a small vial of a portion, opened it and added a drop of my blood to it before giving it to Azar.

Without any question, he drank the potion and in no time his whole aura became that of locals.

"Control it. We should not come off too strong or too weak. Just the ordinary will be good."

"Understood, Majesty."

"Hold that Majesty back. Call me brother in law; after all you are my late wife only family who travel around with me."

"Understood, brother in law." I nodded in satisfaction before making a move towards the village.

"Let's meet your uncle now. He should be waiting for us." With a scoff, we walked towards the village stables.

Since the villagers are already deep in their sleep and the surroundings are too quite, we did not make any loud movements on our way.

A few minutes of walk later, we reached a modest hut right beside the village stables. I confidently walked to the door and stood there without knocking it.

A moment later, a middle aged man opened the door and smiled at us as he welcomed inside. As modest as the cabin is, it was not lacking any basic necessities.

Azar followed me inside with a confused frown as he observed everything in detail. Inside the cabin, a middle aged woman joined the man who open the door for us and welcomed us with a sincere and a polite smile.

"Meet your uncle and aunt, Mrs and Mr. Pouille, Azar. They are the ones who raised your sister while you were out to make a big life as a merchant." I introduced giving brief details to him.

"We welcome Majesty and Sir Azar to our humble cabin." The man said dropping on his knee followed by his wife.

"Careful there." I warned them. Even walls have ears. You might not know who might hear us from when and where so it is better to be careful from the beginning.

"Yes, yes. I got it, sir." I gave a curt nod. They led us to our bedchambers to rest.

"Keep an eye on the target and pass on the details to Azar." I whispered softly and the man nodded.

"Your background and identity was already arranged accordingly." Mr. Pouille informed, pleased with his efficient work.

After the couple left, I sat on the small bed and leaned back to the headrest while Azar stood silently before me.

"Why are we not looking for my sister and nephew, brother-in-law?"

"To not alert the enemy. We will find them naturally. The most important thing now is to find someone else. Since we are already here, let us finish him before he gets his complete freedom."

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