The Rising Sun

20 Voldermons

"Yuki where ?" Riana asked as I was splitting wood in the backyard. I put the axe on the side. Glancing at the sky. It wasn't so late afternoon. Yuki said that she would pick vegetables in the garden area to cook tomorrow. He's just gone there hasn't been an hour. She left alone, Magitha was not with Yuki because I just saw her lifting a clothesline behind the house.

I don't know.life here is simpler than what we used to experience in the palace but it feels very comfortable. I feel like Yuki experienced it myself. He was calmer in this kind of environment. I often find him waking up early. A little hum along the house while opening all the windows. He said the smell of the morning here makes the body fresher. I agree with his opinion.

"He said goodbye to picking vegetables in the garden, He'll be back soon. How's your hunt ?" Ask me while collecting the Wood I have split before. Riana did not answer. He threw the package at me. Smells rancid.

"I'll catch up with him"

Riana looked tense. I can see it from his gait. "What's up ?" Many finally.

"Found the body of a girl torn apart in the middle of the forest. The villagers next door"

"The beast ?"

"I hope like that" Riana took her bow and placed it on her shoulder. "But seeing his footprints, this is something else. Someone used black power to turn himself into a monster. I'm worried..."

"Who ?"

"Boredo"

"The prime minister ?" I'm not sure. The sly old man. What is going on is hard. But still dreaming of becoming a ruler.

"I can feel it when I'm near it. He embraced the black stream. He hunts Yuki and Magitha. If He knows Yuki's true identity. I'm afraid we'll have to face another demon again"

I was silent to Riana's explanation. One demon alone nearly annihilated a quarter of the population in this world. We are all in recovery. Will not be ready for the arrival of another demon.

"Why Lekky didn't kill Boredo"

"Lekky had a grudge against Argueda. He's enjoying what's going on in that country"

"But Sera is Yuki's husband"

"Now He is focusing only on Yuki. Not Argueda. Lekky doesn't care whether Argueda gets destroyed or not"

Riana walked down. I looked at his back. I'm not surprised to know Riana is obsessed with Yuki. But to my surprise Riana was able to kill women with coldness. Marsha and Claira. They both died at Riana's hands due to problems with Yuki. Everyone thought Sera Madza was the most obsessed with Yuki. But it was actually Rian who was more obsessed with him. He can do anything outside of his habits. Riana did not hesitate to kill for Yuki.

I let out a breath. Lifting the wood and feeding it in its place. Xasfir just came from the city carrying some groceries. He helped me clean up Riana's quarry. It's getting dark. But Yuki and Riana have not returned yet. I stood on the terrace waiting for their arrival. Has something happened ?.

"It's been too long they've been gone. We better find Riana" I said at last. "Xasfir's coming with me. Asry you take care of your wife and let her know they're back"

"You be careful" said Asry. Magitha wrapped her arms around Asry's. I see they're both very compatible. Finally, Asry found the right partner.

I put a dagger into the sheath at the waist. Take the bow of the arrow. Xasfir carries two torches that have not been lit.

"Why did you say that ?" Xasfir did not understand.

"I am the weakest of you"

"You have a lot of things we don't have. You better go inside and stop saying anything weird"

"Take yourself"

Asry closed the door behind us.

We walked away from the house. Although it was not yet so late. But the houses were closed doors and windows. Almost no one came out. This scene makes me feel uncomfortable. Something bad is going on. I hastened my way to the garden.

In the middle of the road we cross paths with Riana and Yuki who are walking in a hurry. They did not see our presence. I rushed after them. Yuki shouted as I patted her on the shoulder. Riana's reflexes instantly pulled Yuki and pointed the sword at my neck.

"Hey it's Us" I said raising my hand forward. Riana looked at me for a moment. He then lowered his sword. Looks relieved.

"You surprised me" Yuki said with a frightened face.

"What happened ?" I asked to see the tension on Riana's face.

"Borendo has found Yuki. Lucky I came at the right time" replied Riana quickly.

"But he just scares me. He chased me but didn't catch me"

"If He caught you you'd be dead by the time I found you"

Yuki pocketed her jaws hearing Riana's words which were loud enough to be heard.

"Here you are, Stop your quarrels, We must get out of here immediately" Xasfir said.

"Where is Magitha and Asry" Riana asked suddenly.

"They're both home"

Suddenly I saw fear on Yuki's face. There was an understanding going through my head. Borendo becomes a monster to scare Yuki. She knew Yuki was in the garden alone. If He wanted to kill Yuki, He would have done it from the beginning. He made Yuki restrained so that made Kami catch up with him. And left Magitha in her own home.

"Damn" Riana said as she ran quickly towards the house. Yuki followed from behind. I ran behind Yuki just in case.

My heart is pounding. Bad feelings haunt me.