everything she knew and even trained her in the same arts.
Kiarra had looked over and saw the sign that Vallerus was making and instantly she knew what was coming next. “It’s over, in just a few short moments.” She said. Zander looked over at her,
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“His lordship is preparing his signature move that he once defeated an entire army with, seeing him perform this move never happens unless you’re the one caught in it.” She explained. They watched patiently, the square was quiet neither Vallus nor his father made a move.
“Sacred Art: Dance of a Thousand Deaths!” Vallerus shouted snapping his fingers together. Instantly the beast began to fall apart into small pieces and turned to dust. After the demon was destroyed they looked around to find Vallus but were unsuccessful, he was gone.
They had rushed over and met the Supreme Judge in the square.
“Sir are you alright?” Zander asked.
“I’m fine Zander it’s just a scratch. What of the hellhounds?” he asked.
“The guard had destroyed the rest of them sir.” Zander reported.
Vallerus was indeed relieved the people were safe, “Kiarra I need you to give word to Lieutenant Omak to rally the soldiers and journey to find Vallus in two days’ time.” He had explained to Kerra’s mother.
Kiarra saluted him, “And what should they do once they track him down sir?” she asked. Vallerus turned to walk away and fell silent for a moment,
“He is a traitor to not only his kingdom, but to his home and family; they are to eliminate him on sight.” He said walking away.
This news hit Zander and Kerra hard, this was their best friend and now he was a traitor with a price on his head, and they didn’t know what to do
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The next day they had a plan and requested a meeting with the high council. They walked into the large round room, where the judges presided. There were six judges total including the supreme judge and each had mastered a specific element of magicks.
“Zander, Kerra you come before this council today on the matter of my son Vallus?” Judge Vallerus asked.
Zander stepped forward, “Yes your honor we have a plan to bring Vallus back to the city.” He said.
Judge Terrian cleared his throat, “Impossible Vallus was branded a traitor and must be eliminated.” He explained. The rest of the council agreed even Kerra’s mother who had really wanted to help them but would have to betray the entire council and city to do so.
“Then I will accept the responsibility of eliminating Vallus myself, he is like a brother to me please allow me this honor to serve the people of the kingdom?” Zander asked bravely.
Things were quiet for a moment before judge Vallerus spoke up, “Zander I do hereby grant you the task of elimination of the traitor.” He said.
“Your honor there is another favor we wish to ask.” Kerra said stepping forward.
Vallerus raised an eyebrow, “Go on.” He said.
“Well we need more manpower to carry out this task and we wanted to see if there was any way we could speak with the mystic prisoner Heiro, to see if he will lend us his blade on the journey?” She asked.
The court began to laugh, “Are you out of your minds? That man is a criminal who deserves to rot behind bars.” Judge Durga said.
“Request denied you may depart at daybreak tomorrow; you are dismissed.” Judge Vallerus said. That was what Zander had thought they were going to say, it was up to the two of them to bring Vallus back and without any help they didn’t know how they were going to do it. They gathered what was left of themselves up and left the chamber.
“Want me to walk you home?” Zander asked.
“Well now, quite the gentlemen aren’t we?” Kerra asked smiling.
Zander began to laugh, “We will get through this, Vallus won’t die we will save him from whatever is going on with him.” He reassured her.
She grabbed his hand and held it, “I know we will, I believe in you Mr.
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