Surprise Child's

Chapter 26 The Samaritan Sign

Slowly the plumes of water over Sophia's head revealed an initially vague picture, after a few seconds their hearts were struck by the terrifying image of war.

Damien as a vampire who has seen various kinds of war does not remember the war he saw, because the soldiers wear armor with symbols that he did not know.

The most surprising thing was that the pool of water showed a huge dragon spitting fire through its mouth, while Sophia was on top like a commando.

Stunned they realize that Ursula is not boasting, the threat of the future is really in sight.

Byurrs..

The Magic Master stopped the spell instantly, making the water fall right on Sophia. It took some time to recover from the pain Sophia just sat on the floor breathing in a drenched state, while they looked at her with confused gazes.

Considering, all thoughts come to Albert's mind that will determine his actions.

"What...what does it mean?" sophia asked while trying to get up because she didn't see him.

Unfortunately the question raises a selfish side in Albert, making his defensive instincts dominate until the sword comes out of its sheath.

"You can't live" replied Albert quietly.

Without his cue to advance in a position ready to attack, there is no time to avoid Sophia believing her life will end soon.

Trang!

The loud noise was quite deafening, Albert gasping at his sword that broke in two. While Damien looked at him coldly with an evil aura that was full of pressure.

"Don't try" Damien warned.

"Are you crazy? you're protecting the Rider! he would destroy the entire realm just for the sake of power!" shouts Magic Lady.

Obviously Damien knew what he was doing was wrong, but seeing the girl he loved would die in the hands of his surprise child was something he could not accept.

"Go." said Damien, looking back at Sophia.

But Sophia stood there, staring at Albert like a stranger who never shared a laugh with him. Apparently just by knowing that they are not brothers once the relationship can break up.

"Go!" damien shouted resuscitated.

Teared with tears of disappointment Sophia began to step on her feet, Magician was ready to chase but Damien ran ahead to prevent her.

"You will regret what you have done" said the Magician firmly.

Damien knew that and he was ready to accept it.

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Whether he had run to what extent, he never looked back despite knowing no one was chasing him.

The sobs would not stop even though a few minutes had passed, until finally his feet reached the limit and dropped his body on the deciduous leaves.

He closed his eyes, but all he saw was Albert's expression of fear and hatred for him. The feeling of sadness from being disappointed without him realizing it gave rise to a faint mark on his forehead.

The sign that Ursula had touched at that time, reflecting on the water in the river now he did not know what he had to do as the Rider.

Puan Magic explained that he could not run from his destiny but he still insisted on not wanting to create a world that only controlled by the Elves, he finally decided to travel like a coward who fled.

Damien takes Albert back to the Zimbe tribe and orders him to stay.

"Then what are you gonna do?" ask Albert.

"I will find a way to stop Sophia" he said.

"Your sword is not weak, take me wherever you go."

"Stop acting like a kid! you are my surprise child and you should have followed my orders!" snapped at Damien who couldn't control his emotions.

Albert was speechless, upset at Damien's treatment but unable to reciprocate.

"Listen, Ursula will definitely be looking for you to make you fall. Although I am strong but not necessarily I can tablegamu especially during the day, only this place is safe for you so keep hiding until I come to pick you up."

Albert just nodded, letting the vampire turn around to leave him.

"Listen, I love Sophia like a brother. But the fact that he is a great threat if there is no other way then without a doubt I will draw my sword again and you must do it without hesitation" Albert said.

Damien did not respond, he continued to walk through the cave and began the journey.

One year ago when he found out the Rider had been born Damien thought Ursula was after Sophia to make it a tumbal.

Therefore he came to the vampire princes to tell what happened, there is an ancient story that became the myth of the vampire prey.

The myth states that the Rider's blood can make vampires immune to sunlight, therefore he made a pact with the vampire princes.

He asked for protection for Sophia and in return he would open a path of communion so that the princes could contribute to overthrowing the Rider.

For thousands of years other nations, especially the human race, no longer have relationships with vampires, it is because vampires are full of deceit and greed.

They are indeed famous for an eternal and strong nation, but since they know the weakness of the vampire human race no longer want to submit and fight against them which eventually resulted in the nation is no longer seen.

Of course it is very detrimental, for a drop of blood only now they have to find themselves unlike before who continue to be served by other nations.

Among the many vampires only Damien has good relations with all races, it is because he broke away from the vampire princes so that his presence has nothing to do with them.

This is actually the story of Damien that happened hundreds of years ago, when he was just an arrogant young vampire.

Unwilling to submit to the princes because of the loss of having to work hard to find blood for the princes, the oppressed feeling made him submit to one King of the human race.

Knowing this of course the princes wrath, he did not think Damien wanted to submit under the feet where his ancestors were their slaves.

Not only was he rebuked but he was also severely punished, he was asked to finish off the King and all his descendants but he refused.

As he was on the brink of unexpected death the King sent many troops to save him, Damien was redeemed with slaves belonging to the King with the number of a hundred people.

Since then the princes should not touch Damien even though the end of the hair, Damien was finally separated from the princes but still allowed to meet brothers of one race.

Years passed after the King died at the age of twilight Damien decided to travel, meet one race at a time and establish good relations with them although of course he initially accepted rejection.

The results of his hard work produced sweet results, until now his name is famous as a vampire who can be asked for help.

While he catapulted his name in the air of the vampire princes, his existence sank, but not with his strength.

He therefore asked for help to guard Sophia in exchange for ensuring that the other races would approve of them as Allies on a mission to finish off the Rider.

Unexpectedly it turns out Sophia herself is the Rider, but at least for now Sophia's life is safe while she searches for a way to free her from the Rider's destiny.

His first step was certainly to meet Alessa, he was cheering what happened after they met the Magic Lady.

Alessa could have guessed was shocked to know the truth, she did not expect that the one with them all this time was the Rider.

"Then what are you going to do now?" ask Alessa.

"I want to find a way to free him from the Rider's destiny" he said slowly.

"Damien you know it's impossible, it's the same as telling you to replace blood with milk."

"I know but I don't want to give up!" damien's exclaims that made Alessa gawk.

He knew the vampire liked Sophia but he didn't expect it to be more than a casual liking.

"There is a ruins of the Elf ancestors, we can start by finding out the origin of the Rider and maybe we can find the way," said Alessa slowly.

"Thank you, I'm sorry I yelled at you" Damien said.

"This is the first time you've spoken out so hard to me just because of a girl, if she's so special to you then as a best friend I don't support your decision."

"Thank you again" Damien said.

Without delaying any more time they soon make the journey, armed with an outdated map that Alessa has they must hurry because time is at stake.

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With a scalpel that became the only weapon she had Sophia cut her front hair to make bangs, slightly tidying it up to cover the faint mark on her forehead.

This journey will not be easy, especially he does not know where he should go but better than silence because he also has no choice.

Sleeping on leaves under the night sky without protection is certainly the most dangerous thing for a girl, the security is very fragile so that can be penetrated by wild animals at any time.

But there was no fear for Sophia, strangely she also felt safe. Given that he is a threat to the future he feels comfortable living alone.

But fate did not let him be completely alone, while hunting a small deer for lunch his hunted animals snatched by a wolf who came out of nowhere.

Not to be outdone Sophia chased the animal even though she needed extra energy to keep up with her running speed, not enough just with the energy she knew she had to rack her brains to successfully retake her hunt.

Deciding to use the shield to lock the wolf up first he had to herd it to a more open place, it would make it easier for him to make a shield while he was running.

By attacking her Sophia managed to make the wolf run in the direction he wanted, when it arrived in the vast expanse of grass he immediately stretched his hands forward and made a shield right in front of the wolf.

Finding a dead end right in front of the wolf lost a bit of balance by braking his legs suddenly, in a split second he tried to change the direction of running but Sophia's shield managed to lock him up first.

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"Basic of naughty animals!" grumbled Sophia while adjusting her breath as if it had run out.

Noticing the wolf, Sophia realized that it was much larger than a normal wolf, and what he never thought was suddenly the wolf changed into a boy about thirteen years old.

"Take me off!" command the boy with a face full of anger.

"You.. werewolf? deservedly larger in size than most wolves," he said without regard to orders.

"Alex!" suddenly someone screamed.

Sophia turned her head, finding a middle-aged woman accompanied by a young man who was the same age as her walking towards her.

Sophia suspected they were a family of werewolf children.

"What did I say about hunting? you can't go out alone" said the woman, looking intently at the child.

"He stole my quarry" Sophia said, making it clear that they did not misunderstand.

"I'm sorry, he's still small and unstable. Can you let it go?" ask her with a soft voice typical of a mother.

Sophia sighed a little and let go of her shield, watching Alex who was still unwilling to give the antelope to her.

"Alex apologized and gave him the antelope" said the young man who was aware of Sophia's billing gaze.

"No! I didn't take it! in this forest who is fast he who can be this antelope is mine," said Alex with a pouty face.

"Alright you can have it, see you," said Sophia who lost her taste and chose to leave.

"Wait!" get the woman.

"Alex has been unfair to you, you must be a newcomer so let me treat you as an apology."

"No, thanks. I will continue my journey" said Sophia who refused to socialize.

"It's getting dark, the forest is not as safe as it is during the day so you should come with us" the young man asked.

"Even if I die it's none of your business."

They were surprised to hear that, even Sophia herself was surprised to find herself able to talk that hard. As if it wasn't him.

"I'm sorry, I mean. I'll be fine" he said.

"We've got a blanket and a bed that's comfortable enough, after you've rested I'm sure your mind will be clear again. Come with us," take the woman again who seemed to understand Sophia's turmoil.

Pondering for a moment Sophia finally nodded, at least one night only.

"My name is Meg, it's Justine and little Alex" she said.

"Mom stopped adding the little one in my name!" alex grumbled in objection.

"You can call me Sophia" he said.

Meg frowned then asked again, "Are you Damien's surprise child?".

Of course that's a surprising question, he did not expect the herd of werewolves to know Damien. Although Sophia was the Rider, for her safety she nodded her head.

" O Sophia, nice to meet you. Damien told us this" said Meg now with a smile.

"What did he tell you?" ask Sophia worriedly.