Chapter 177: On The Dune of Doom
{There is a monster that needs your help, Arimelda!}
Alexandra pulled back from the kiss hearing Kefir’s not-so-humble request. Well, she has to agree that handling the beast is now the priority.
Kissing Maximus, she transferred some of her mana to him and he was able to float.
She pointed at the big ball of fire approaching them and smiled ever so cutely at Maximus. "I’ll handle..."
"Go..." Maximus chuckled. He would like to hold her forever but only she can handle the beast who is a danger to all. He cannot hold her back from doing what she ought to do.
With the loving smile of Maximus imprinted in her heart, Alexandra turned to face the oncoming fire. She raised a shield to protect everyone behind her back, and without any hesitation darted towards the fire. She drew her sword out and the sword split the fire enabling her to reach the beast.
The beast’s glowing eyes saw Alexandra getting closer and it let out a wail.
"Enough, Rufus!" Alexandra rebuked. "Do you not recognize me?"
With her voice powerful as who she is, and filled with the love of a mother, the beast froze. It let out a whimper, closing its mouth.
Alexandra did gather from the vision she was shown that Rufus must be the monster that is now called Rephelim. He did have trouble drinking water when it is available. At times she would wonder if he is a horse or a camel. He needed a lot of water comapared to other horses. But she loved that horse. He was always her companion in battle next to Tubby.
It must have happened during her death in her previous life. Her trusted companion must have followed her and accidentally should have drank the water that was mixed with her blood. Since it was done in such a manner, the horse must have transformed into this hideous and strong beast. She knew her father was the one who sealed the beast here. She was thankful that her father didn’t kill her horse.
"There...there..." Alexandra got closer to the beast. She knew the beast cannot understand her, but she was surprised the beast appeared to be understanding her. She pricked her finger with the blade of the sword and rested her hand on the beast’s head.