Monarch of Darkness

Three days later, Evan and Brianna left the place of Sylvia clan. Olivia reluctantly parted from them with tear in her eyes. She didn't come with them because incident of that fateful day, left a deep scar in her mind.

No one would force her to go to capital and Evan also wanted her to live in peace in the Sylvia clan. Moreover, there was the powerful ancestor of Thousand swords kingdom who would stay in the Sylvia clan. So, Evan didn't have any doubts about her security.

"Fairy aunty, please don't cry. will come to visit you often", Alice blinked her big pretty eyes and shouted. Olivia tried to wipe her tears after listening to Alice. "Hmm, I know our Alice is the best", Olivia spoke while wiping her tears.

The entourage of Brianna and Evan left the Sylvia clan. The beautiful White orchid valley became distant gradually. Evan's gaze never left her mother untill he couldn't see her again.

His gaze occasionally fell upon the young lady standing beside her mother. There was reluctance and some unspeakable emotion in her eyes. Evan recalled some past experiences with her and a smile appeared on his face.

"Big brother, why are you smiling?", came the question of Alice from side. Evan came out from his daze and turned his gaze towards the disturbing voice. A pair of big eyes were waiting for him with curiousity. Evan facepalmed himself after seeing her curious gaze. He completely forgot about this little girl who was refusing to let him alone.

"Alice, why are you coming with us? Is not it better for you to stay in the White Orchid valley", Evan asked. He looked at the little girl, who was following him since the day he saved her. There were many puzzling questions about her but Evan didn't ask her anything. She didn't have any malicious intention towards him and that was enough for Evan. Moreover, in these days Evan and everyone around him came to like this mischievous little girl.

"Obviously, I am going with big brother to play. There is more fun with big brother around", Alice blinked her big eyes and replied. Evan felt speechless after listening to her reply. He didn't ask her any question again and shifted his focus to his surrounding.

Brianna was riding a crimson coloured Ferghana horse this time. Three masked warriors were following her closely. Evan looked at his own back and saw similar masked warriors following behind him. His gaze focused towards his further back and saw many powerful soldiers following behind them in a orderly manner. They were riding similar looking magical beasts and giving a powerful felling towards the onlookers.

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The golden glow of sun in the distant mountain announced the arrival of dusk on the sky of Thousand swords kingdom.

An ancient city was today bustling with activities. Many noble and influential people of city were beelining towards the city gate. There was a huge crowd present near the city gate.

The city was the famous capital of Thousand swords kingdom. Today, everyone was waiting for the arrival of their prince. According to rumours, the prince was not the son of first queen who was the current ruler of Thousand swords kingdom. Instead, he was the son of second queen who was less known in the capital.

Despite, some bad rumours, everyone was showing their fervour for welcoming their prince. As for the rumours, who care about them. The matters of royal family were not something that common folk could interfere.

A series of clopping sound came from distance. Gaze of everyone turned towards the distant space from where the sound was coming. Silhouettes of a rapidly approaching group gradually became clear in their eyes.

Evan looked at the distant city with curiousity in his eyes. He was the prince of this capital in this life. Towering walls surrounded the city and the city looked ancient than the capital of Northpeak empire. Evan didn't feel surprise because he knew that the Thousand swords kingdom had a more ancient heritage compared to the Northpeak empire.

Evan felt countless gazes fell upon him and he turned to look at the crowd. There was a huge crowd Infront of him. He felt the aura of many powerful warriors hidden in the crowd.

A powerful looking silver armoured warrior led a group of warriors to the city gate and they opened up the path for Evan's group.

The entourage of Brianna and Evan entered the city gate. Many fell upon their knees and many bent their head to covey their respect for the queen and their prince. "Welcome back my queen. Welcome my prince to the capital", a series of greetings reveberated in the air.

Evan observed the people present on both sides of the road. He observed varied emotions among crowd for him. There were curiousity, respect, fervour, jealousy, hatred in their eyes. He also felt malicious intent from some of the people hidden in the crowd. His soul was specially sensitive when there was malicious intentions towards him. So, he easily traced the malicious intentions coming from the crowd.

Entourage of Brianna and Evan didn't stop. It headed towards the north of the capital. The entourage halted their movement when they reached the centre of the capital.

A large platform was raised in the city capital. There were many weapons engraved in the platform. Most of the weapons were swords. Evan saw his aunt dismounting from the horse and he also followed suit. Brianna bowed solemnly towards the platform and everyone bowed after her towards the platform.

Evan asked one of the masked man and realized the significance of this platform. Weapons of powerful warriors who sacrificed their lives for the prosperity of Thousand swords kingdom were placed in this platform. Even the king of Thousand swords kingdom bowed to respect their souls.

Then the entourage traveled north again and after half an hour of journey, Evan saw a magnificent palace standing in the distance.

Everyone dismounted from their magical beasts after nearing the palace. "This is sword palace where the royal court is held", one of the masked man introduced the palace to Evan. "Thanks for your work everyone. No need to accompany us from now on", Brianna spoke to the warriors following behind them. Everyone acknowledged her order and scattered towards different directions.

Brianna held the hand of Evan by his wrist and with another hand she held Alice. Then she walked across the Sword palace and flew towards the distant stretch of palaces behind the sword palace.