Chapter 228: Chapter 228
Greigh's Point of View
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Leaning back in my chair, I covered my eyes with my hands. "Arthur succeeded in removing the parasite that was inhabiting Priestess Elincia, but it came at a cost. He was weakened when the other Demons began to gather at The Island." Ziah informed me.
"And none of the Demons cared about either Priestess?" The question was asked without removing my hands.
"They mostly mocked the Priestesses more than anything or ignored their existence entirely. Each Demon that arrived was more interested in Arthur than either Priestess." My Sergeant stated in a dark tone. "Even the one that cut off his arm was more focused on killing Arthur than stopping us from leaving."
Leaning forward, I lowered my hands as I steepled them together and looked Ziah in the eyes. "I thought you said he lost his arm saving you and Cass?" Clarification was needed.
Ziah nodded. "He did, but he likely would've been able to dodge the attack altogether had we not intervened." She replied grimly.
My eyes darted about in thought. None of this made sense, but little has since the appearance of Arthur Pendragon. Not many would ignore the leaders of Lestrania for a Knight that's barely been here for a year, if that. However, there aren't any known Demons that could do what was reported at The Island. Well, at least, there weren't any that we knew of...
"I see." My attention quickly turned to Ziah. "Sergeant Ziah, head to the Temple. Cassidy will likely need a friend in this situation." She frowned and stood, but I stopped her. "Sergeant," Ziah looked at me, curious. "Make sure you wear your armor and weapons. You're no longer on vacation and I expect you to act like it."
Her eyes hardened as she realized what my words meant, before storming out of the office like I wanted her to. "That was unnecessary." General Kheri told me with narrowed eyes. "All of us would have been at the Demon's mercy if not for Arthur. It wasn't her fault."
"If not for Arthur and the Priestesses, you mean." I corrected as I kept a close on her.
Kheri looked back at the open door and closed it slowly before turning back to me. "The Priestesses helped us escape, of that there is no doubt, but both Priestesses admitted to the situation being out of their control. Neither seemed keen or eager to join in the battle, and I doubt either would've survived."
Crossing my arms, I leaned against my desk. "So, Sir Arthur Pendragon is dead, and Demons far stronger than either Priestess are out and about. Did I miss anything?"
"That about sums up our situation." Kheri confirmed as she hung her head. "I'm going to be honest, Greigh... I don't know what we're going to do."
Sighing myself through my nose, my shoulders slumped. "We'll figure something out, but I have business to attend to, Kheri. I'm sorry I can't stay."
One of her brows rose at that. "Where are you going?"
Moving over to the wall, I pulled my swords from their resting spot. "Patrol." Giving her a pointed look, she glanced down at her own blades that I was focused on. "I hope you haven't gotten rusty with those swords of yours. Chances are we're going to be getting workout of our lives soon."
A frown came to her lips at that. "Is that why you sent Ziah up to the Temple?" I didn't reply. "Then I suppose I should join her and inform General Alwin. While suspicions they may be, I've never known you to be wrong in these circumstances."
Without further words, she left, and I followed soon after as I headed towards the Hollow Forest. The only place where the Demons have appeared from time and time again. If they want to make a move, they'll position themselves there first. My wings carried me faster than they had in a long time, and chances were, they were going to be getting quite the workout in the coming days.