Both of them go to meet Zack.
Zack was reading a book in his room when he saw that both Albert and Edlin had arrived there.
Albert bows his head in front of Zack and greets him.
Zack - So Edlin, are you ready to leave from here?
Edlin - Yes, and I wanted to thank you.
Old man Zack—I mean, Lord Zack—thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me.
I will never forget it, and one day, I will surely return the favor.
Zack -No problem. Edlin, I need to tell you something.
As you know, your journey ahead will be filled with many hardships, because you've made an enemy of an orc—you killed his blood brother, and he will surely come for revenge.
And you also need to regain your memory.
Suddenly, Edlin spoke up.
Edlin - "Lord Zack, what should I do to regain my memory? Please give me some advice."
Zack - Yes, that's exactly what I was trying to say. Edlin, I tried to find out about your past, and I discovered that a few weeks ago, orcs attacked a village. When our soldiers arrived there, they found out that during the orc attack, there was a warrior among the villagers who fought with all his might to drive the orcs away. He even sent two men from his village to the White Castle for help, because the number of orcs was overwhelming.
And according to sources, one of those two people was a boy around 15 years old. So I think you should definitely go to that village.
And one more thing—the orc who attacked that village wasn't just any orc, it was Khanda himself. When he failed to destroy that village, he fled and attacked mara village instead.
Edlin was deeply shaken, as he began to wonder if that boy was actually him. And if that was true, then what happened to his other companion?
Edlin - Thank you, Lord Zack. I must go there as soon as possible.
Zack - There's nothing to worry about—like I mentioned, the villagers managed to fight off the orcs and drive them away.
Edlin - But how ?
Zack - That's something you'll only find out once you get there.
Albert had been standing there, listening to everything, and as soon as the conversation ended, he spoke up.
Albert - Edlin, we have to leave from here for the village. Lord Zack, please grant us permission.
Zack - Hmm okay. Edlin, can you leave me and Albert alone for a while?"
"Edlin nods and walks away from there."
Zack - Albert, you're aware that Edlin slew an orc chieftain. Though you travel with him now, do not lose sight of your true mission. Stay vigilant—watch Edlin closely."
It seems the truce between orcs and humans has been forgotten by the orcs. That's why the orcs attacked two villages. If we don't take action soon, there could be trouble. Khandak might take the wrong step after his brother's death. Khandak is a wise orc, but his brother has broken the peace between humans and orcs, and he has paid the price with his life. We must find a solution as soon as possible."
Albert - You're right, Commander. Khandak broke the truce when you and Edlin had him captured. He was calling humans his enemies."
Zack - Hmm, be careful. Edlin shouldn't get even a hint of this.
I have already informed King Elvin about all the negotiations so far in my letter. The King replied that, viewing this matter seriously, he has dispatched Commander Albus Relai here."
Albert - What ? Commander Albus Relai .
Albert, just hearing Commander Relai's name makes him freeze completely.
Albert - Are you talking about the same Commander Albus Relai who is the commander of the Dark Knights, the commander of Aria Kingdom's most powerful knights. It is said that when he sets out on a mission, consider it already accomplished."
Zack - Yes, that same commander. And he's bringing about ten Dark Knights with him.
It seems King Elvin is taking this matter very seriously — which is good."
Zack permits Albert to leave now for the village .
Albert nods and walks away from there.
"Next morning at the entrance of castle "
At the castle entrance, Albert and Edlin were ready to mount their horses when Zack wished them a safe journey and told them to go. The two of them set off, and Edlin, looking back, silently thanked Zack once more in his heart.
They had just left the castle when a group of riders appeared, heading toward the castle. Albert recognized them as Commander Albus Relai and his men. Immediately, the two turned in another direction and continued on their way.
Then enters Commander Albus Relai. As soon as he arrives, the entire atmosphere of the castle changes. Commander Albus Relai, mounted on his horse with his 10 knights, all fully armed—it looks as if an entire army has stormed into the castle, one that could crush this castle to dust in an instant.
"Then, in a heavy voice, Commander Relai says:"
Relai - How are you, my little brother? Still getting into trouble, or have you finally learned some patience .
To be continue...