Chapter 331 - 331

Mark blinked realizing what had just happened. Asmodeus was on the floor and Allias was jumping off his throne and running towards him. The elf king stood in front of him, grabbing his shoulder and investigated him from head to toe to see if he was alright. A sigh of relief escaped his pink lips as he met eyes with his best friend and smiled. 

"You're okay." He stated and Mark nodded slowly. He still couldn't fully believe it. The fact that he and Asmodeus shared such a serious bond from now. Mark moved his head to the side, looking at the unconscious demon with a questioning expression. His demonic characteristics had all disappeared, he looked like he always did, laid on the ground, sleeping. 

"It looked like it hurt him." Mark said and Allias shrugged his shoulders. 

"I don't really care." The elf king said with a bright smile. "Ea, have someone pick the demon up and take him to his room. Let the doctor check up on him." He ordered the small elf and he immediately disappeared. Ares stared his unconscious body with a frown. 

"The guy agreed to commit eternally with Mark to save him, become a laughingstock in the demon world and you Allias don't care if he is hurt. Nice" The young prince said. He started walking, ready to exit the room, his hands lazily resting on his pockets. "And you human, don't be like the elf king okay?" he told Mark with a cute smile. "Say a thank you at least." 

"Ares…" Allias called him out. "he killed him in the first place."

"And you ran your arm through Theseus' abdomen and killed someone's father by chopping their head off. I think we are past the point of judging others aren't we?" he asked and the king sighed. 

"Different occasions." Allias said between gritted teeth and the young prince laughed before he left the room. At the moment Mark was left with Theseus and Allias. Asmodeus was still unconscious so he didn't count really as present. "So how do you feel?" The elf king asked his friend, pure concern showing on his gem like eyes. Mark took a second to think about it. No upset stomach, no pain anywhere he actually felt good. His eyes accidentally glanced down and he realized that his hand was somehow back to its original state somehow. His eyes widened as he raised it and commanded his fingers to move. It obeyed perfectly and he smiled. 

"I feel fine" he answered and Allias immediately hugged him. It was over, finally Mark was alright. 

"You actually look fine too." Theseus said noticing how his complexion had stopped being deathly pale. The eye bags and dark circles had also disappeared. "Take him to his room" Theseus said. Mark hadn't noticed but there were too guards standing shyly at the entrance waiting for their orders. The young male elves walked in and carefully approached the demon's body. 

"It's fine, he is unconscious but even if he wakes up he won't hurt you." Allias told them, wanting to make them feel anxious but the expression on their faces did not change much. Nonetheless, they followed their general's orders and grabbed the demon from his feet and his shoulders raising him up and taking him away.  "So now I can plant my little ball in peace. The invitations have already been sent. We need to find ourselves some really good costumes. The elf king must come back with a bang!" he exclaimed happily and Theseus rolled his eyes. He was smiling though, seeing the glow in his lover's eyes return. 

"Yeah, about that…" Mark said and the brunette raised an eyebrow. "My familiars informed me of something, called the three trials or whatever? I will probably have to go to the demonic capital and have my contract with Asmodeus confirmed." He told them and Allias frowned. 

"Has a letter come from the demonic capital?" The king asked Theseus and the wide haired man moved his head in denial. Nothing had appeared. "Well, then don't worry. We will have to go to the demonic capital eventually so it would be better if we were all together. For now, take some time to rest, you've been through a lot." Allias said with a gentle smile. "Theseus!" he called loudly the general's name even though he was standing almost right next to him. 

"What?" he asked. 

"We are going shopping! In two days we have a ball. Let's go." He said with an excited expression and Theseus' eyes widened. 

"You want to go out? To the village? We have maids who…" 

"We are going out Theseus. It's time. And we will also…head to the ruins. I think it's time I return home." He said with a bittersweet smile. 

"Are you sure?" Theseus asked him surprised. A ping of guilt marked his heart. He was still hiding a very important secret, delaying it. He always told himself he would let Allias know, today. Then today became tomorrow and tomorrow the day after. He didn't have the courage to reveal to him this information. He just couldn't.

"Yes. I want to see for myself. Up close what the Avgee tribe has come to and remember. Remember the greatness of my people, the teachings of my mother and my father's warmth before I meet them. These so called royals who are not so pleased with my return. I won't let my parents down." 

"You never have Allias. They are proud of you." Theseus told him. "I am sure of it." 

"Can I come too? I've never seen the village!" mark said, clapping his hands. A shopping spree would be perfect after everything that had happened. He would get to relax with his best friend and do some sightseeing. 

"Nope." Allias told him cheekily.

"But why?" 

"You stay here and rest. Talk with Asmodeus. Let him know of these trials or whatever. Don't worry though, I will get you something green, to much your hair" Allias said. 

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WE ARE OFF SCHEDULE. I am so sorry for not updating. Hope you haven't forgotten of the book. The situation here is still bad but I am trying, hope you are enjoying the chapters. Thank you for reading.