Chapter Seventy Seven

The Allikan warriors were confused at the screaming that suffocated the air in the kingdom they surrounded. They even became more confused at the abrupt quiet that followed it. The quiet lasted for hours. Not a sight could be seen on the roads of the city. Their general was in meditation and could not be disturbed.

"What is going on?" a warrior placed outside the castle walls asked. The guards who were supposed to have assisted them haven't resumed with them for a long time.

"Let's go and check it out."

"I'll stay here. You go." The other said. Nodding, he picked up his staff and left. He entered the castle grounds and roamed the castle halls. The sun had begun to set, preparing for the night. The day was strange. He didn't like the lisp of fear that caressed his skin as he strolled down the halls.

Something was wrong. Terribly wrong. He arrived at the servants' quarters, and there was not a soul in sight. It was unusually empty and silent for a place that was us