CH 4

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STEP ASIDE!" Aaron saw a dark figure frantically levitating towards him. He widened his eyes when he realised that that figure was about to collide against him.

"What-WOAH!!" Before Aaron could even think about moving from his place he was on the ground on his back with a heavy body lying on top of him.

The sudden crash brings a halt in the conversation between Regina and Theodore. They turned to see a mop of silver lying on top of Aaron.

"God! My back! Ah!" Aaron cried in pain.

"Derrek, you fool! Get off of me." The dishevled Prince hurriedly got up from the top of Aaron and brushed off any potential dust from his clothes.

He appeared slightly embarrassed that he failed in keeping control over his levitation magic and ended up falling on Aaron.

" I apologize for crashing into you like that." He apologized to Aaron when he finally gained some composure.

"Hey! atleast help me up." Aaron's voice is heard in the background as The silvernette quickly rushed towards The Empress and The grand Duke, who were quietly watching their exchange.

"Your majesty, I have grave news." Derrek reports with a grim voice. His face was dark indicating it was a serious matter. The others too gained a look of concern as they listened intently.

"I was traveling around the empire when I suddenly felt a presence of a deep, dark energy. It was ominous and unsettling." Derrek explained.

"Moreover, I also spotted dead remains that were covered in this energy. The body was utterly unrecognizable, having been completely...