Chapter 37: The innocent misunderstanding
A few weeks had passed since the midnight hunt incident. Though peace had regained once again in the palace, that momentary peace would soon be shattered.
Anemone came knocking on Ceremus' door with devastating news.
"According to the reports from the huntsmen guild, there have been more sightings of divine beasts and monsters near the village's borders. The monsters have attacked a few villages, and the huntsmen sent to control the situation have been gravely wounded." The advisor's voice carried a sense of urgency as he explained the dire situation. He then took a cautious step back before continuing.
"It looks like Your Majesty will have to go down personally to rectify the situation since sending the knights over there would be pointless..." He said, his expression a bit grim.
Anemone was sure the King would be upset to hear this news. He didn't like having to take care of the slack the huntsmen couldn't, and more importantly, it had been a while since Ceremus had set out to fight off some monsters. But to his surprise, instead of getting a plate thrown at him—or worse—the King's usual cold expression was replaced with unexpected enthusiasm, confusing the poor advisor and intriguing him.
W-What is this? Are my eyes deceiving me, or does the King look excited at the prospect of exterminating monsters?
"Go and fetch Hael. Have him come here right away." He ordered him, the glint in his eyes still apparent, his determination shining through.
Anemone blinked, stuck in a momentary gaze, before nodding his head. He didn't wait to be told twice, fearing Ceremus would change his mind. He quickly went to the training grounds where Hael had spent most of his time when he wasn't on duty.
He was met with the sight of Hael practicing the sword alongside another boy who looked to be a trainee from the looks of his uniform.