Chapter 49 - The Two Primes

Maerius, the third Prime of Ilu Obatala, picked his blade hoisting it across his back. He dusted his palms now as he straightened up before walking out of the grey walled circular arena where he had been training now, for days.

Previously, the three Primes of Ilu Obatala held a meeting about the current disturbances in the realms. Prior to that, a Rare Type beast had paid the Great Market of Ilu Obatala a visit.

It was common knowledge that Fate Type Beasts were drawn after irregularities in Fate, a sort of natural defense Orun was set in. And From all postulations, there was only one person that could have attracted the Beast to the market.

Sunday!

The beast was definitely drawn to the market because of Sunday. Yes, that had to be the reason why Arlan at the High Council Deployment Zone reported not to have seen Sunday. Initially he didn't understand and had dismissed it, thinking Arlan had forgotten.

However, with the recent development of the Rare type beast in market, his anxiety had flared up.

From the report the kill-squad brought back, the beast, a scarlet phoenix was not attacking anyone but only did in self-defence.

Rare Type Beasts, from research were fond of attacking only the being that was currently causing disruptions in fate. And by instincts, the beast would only unleash its rampage where around that target. Otherwise, it stayed far from settlements.

That was the second attack so far, the first being A Pricked Bane Winged Wolf. And the whole community was bound to talk sooner or later.

Maerius heaved.

He wondered if an emergency council meeting would be called, one which all the council house would attend, deliberating on what next. But he doubted so, not when The Elder's son was the likely cause.

The Elder would rather eliminate Sunday himself, rather than let anyone know about it. And well, he couldn't blame The Elder either. Not when he descended from one of the greatest abominations, Trixius the great.

Eyes had been watching him, seeking to find out if he would perhaps take after his predecessor.

"So much on his shoulders, but yet, he won't look for alternatives. I believe Fate is not fixed and by proper planning, we can fix our destinies ourselves. After all, I fixed my own destiny."

"You are talking to yourself again, Maerius." He froze, hearing the feminine voice behind him. Not that he was worried about being sneaked on.

No.

Rather he was worried she heard about what he had said.

"It's about him, right? He's not on Earth yet?"

Maerius nodded, forcing himself to look her in the eyes. He was also a Prime, damnit. Why was he acting all jelly fish in front of her?

"You won't let The Elder know, will you?"

2nd Prime smiled briefly. Then, she cupped her hands beside her mouth, a horrified look replacing the smile.

"Oh my gods! Is that how much you think of me, really? That I am a tell tale now. That I can't keep my mouth shut right? That's how high you hold me? Maerius, I am soo—"

Maerius swallowed slowly. This was the very reason why she had been tagged the Nagging Prime. But right now, he was in no mood for her. "Erm… Please, don't nag about this, okay?"

SL.A.PPPPPP!

Anu's flat palm located itself on his left cheek, throwing him off balance. "So now, I am Nagging? Ko shey ejo eh(1) Just because I care, everyone thinks I nag. " She frowned, pouting her lips.

"Just so you know, I prepared a squad ready in your name to find Sunday. They are outside the Council House, at the gates, waiting for you."

Groaning, Maerius rose to his feet, holding the reddened left check where Anu's plam had left an impression. His face was twisted in rage but hearing her last sentences softened him.

Besides, Anu was staring daggers at him with her right hand in the air.

But again, Anu had prepared a squad for him already. This meant, that all along, she knew he had his hands in the disappearance of Sunday from the radar. And she had kept silent still.

"Um… Thank you. And, this was not warranted" Maerius spoke, as Anu stomped out of his view with narrowed eyes.

(T/N)1. it's not your fault