The Emperor's Prisoner

VIII

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All eyes were fixed on the map located on the table. Next to it was already a point where the existence of some of their headquarters was located.

“ here it is written that they have 3 headquarters, one of which is the main headquarters. The other medium is just a vigil guard” while pointing to the point where the headquarters is located.

“ you're right tuan” morgan chimed.

“ if so, now only 2 headquarters left. Headquarters in the Sallanor mountains and another in Furmur. “ Morgan continued. We all nodded little confirming all of Morgan's statements.

“ but sir, this base looks once if abandoned suddenly. Is this maybe a trap? We can even easily find the whereabouts of the main headquarters. Everything feels awkward” Lucien makes a sound after a long time just quietly listening. His words make sense too. Years of searching for their whereabouts, it is now easy to get this important information. Something's not right.

“ even if the trap should have been able to catch us earlier. I think something happened to them“ Morgan stroked his chin slowly.

“ there is no time to think about, it is better for us to split the group and directly find out exactly what happened. My hunch says something bad happened.”

“ well sir.”

 

Sesusi with previous instructions. We split up, split into 2. Lucien and I headed to the city of Furmur while the rest went to the mountains of Sallamor. Although there is a main base, but the chances of Zen existence are very small. Only the city of Furmur is my hope. The main purpose of this mission is to find the existence of Zen, for the rebel problem I already have my own decision. At midnight we continued our journey. There is no time to delay the plan.

 

Hah.cah..

In the darkness of the night, the sound of the legs of the horse continued to sound resolute. Representing my determination to keep Zen whatever happens. Although there were concerns about how the father was doing in the kingdom. All choices are about life and death. There is no other option so far.

 

I don't know how many days of travel we have been through, now we can see the headquarters we are headed. It takes time to get the location. They are quite reliable in making tactics and placement of headquarters locations. The base is located behind a hill, having to pass through several plantations and fields.

 

“ it seems like in front of it is their headquarters” Lucien pointed to a large wooden gate. Where the height is able to cover the situation inside.

“ I think so, we better approach”

Immediately pull the bridle and speed closer to the wooden gate.

“ gate closed”

I got down and walked to the gate. The atmosphere was quite quiet, the gate looked closed. But when I pushed slowly, this gate opened.

“ unlocked” I whispered to Lucien.

With slow steps we entered the building. Hope not to be empty like the previous places. Looks like a deserted guard post. My feelings are getting more and more unsettled. This condition further makes it clear that the condition of this headquarters is not much different from the previous headquarters.

“ master, there!” Lucien pointed to some of the guards who were killed not far from where we were.

Soon I approached them. The wounds on their bodies came from the sword. There may be a raid. I kept going in, looking for something that would calm my heart.

 

But the burden of the heart is getting heavier, how not. The more the bodies are seen. It seemed like the raid this time had led to defeat. Actually who did this. They were known as rebels, impossible to defeat easily. Other than if the one who carried out this raid was a kingdom.

 

“ some of these corpses are dressed in royal clothes. “. The same conclusion as reality. The kingdom tried to point to the scapegoat. No, this is really not good.

“ my master found the body of the man we met while in Dendyra”

I'll be close to Lucien. Sure enough, this man I remember. Checking his body condition. His name is still weak, and so is my hope.

“ sir, is it possible that the empress did this? Judging from the condition of the corpse here, shows this incident took place not long before we came.” That's right Lucien said. That woman must have done this. Now it's clear to me why the beginning of the rebel case was given to me. His intention was to kill all those who prevented him from reaching the imperial seat. Pitting sheep between the dumps of the past, that's how the woman played.

 

Uhuk, uhuk

“ where's Zinia? What's going on here?” ask me fast, don't want to miss an opportunity.

“ Zos,,ka” just said that before she completely fell asleep. Zenia is now in the hands of the Empress. His safety is threatened, I don't have much time. Just get out, start the journey immediately.

“ sir, where are you going?” Lucien shouted after my step.

“ you go after Morgan, ready the troops to the kingdom.”

“ but there dangerous”

“ nothing dangerous for safety Zen” highlight my eyes firmly piercing. How could he still worry about my safety.

“ sir, how about if this is just a trap?” pulling arm. Holding back my steps, I turned back to him.

“ even though they want my life, i.certainly.come.”. Pulling my arm and riding the horse. Drive the horse as fast as I can. My mind was on Zen. Quite clearly the intention of the empress was to want to kill Zen as well as the baby.

“hopefully father still has a conscience,” my wilt is on the way.

 Hah.cah..

 

The royal gate can be seen, soon will be able to know how the conditions there are. It didn't take much time, after passing through the gate langung just entered the imperial palace while still riding a horse. Right in front of the front yard, I descended and ran into the palace.

Brakes

The sound of the door I pushed through was strong. The atmosphere is quite quiet. There was no one in the front of the palace.

“ emperor,,,” call me by keep walking in.

“ dad,” now my voice is getting louder.

 

I stopped when I reached the side yard. There's someone I'm looking for enjoying tea sitting on a balcony chair. Very calm. Unlike me who is breathing heavily.

 

“ have you returned?” put the cup down and push it towards me. His face was so pias, obviously due to receiving pain from the opium concoction.

“ dad, where's Zen?” the Emperor smiled weakly at me.

“ so you stick to your choice?” stand up. I walked closer to him.

“ dad, I can't let go. Please tell me where Zen is. Dad must know where he is right,” I insist on begging father.

 

The silent emperor sounded his rough breathing. I know he must be upset with me.

“ look at you, is this how you fight that woman?” he threw down a little of his robe as a sign of his anger.

“ I don't care father, please tell me where Zen” dad is still silent.

 

“ my time is not much, I want you to continue this throne. With Zen you will be eliminated” the emperor walks in.

“ I don't care about this throne dad! All this happened starting from the ambition of the father, why still drag innocent people to sacrifice. “ enough. I can't hold back this anger. My anxiety could not be read clearly by my father, I had no choice. I look surprised by what I say. Steps ceased. Turn to look at me who is still struggling.

“ hahaha, you're right. The wrong father. This is all my karma. “

“ father please, this is the only way to repay past debts. Zenia's Marcus' daughter, the man you killed. Stop this dammed circle father.” The emperor's eyes seemed to want to come out hearing my words. I didn't know if I knew this fact. The secret he kept tight could easily reach his son's mouth.

“ even with my life this debt still cannot be paid,” lirihku weak.