Burning Soul

After a long time, nothing big was happening in Arnor, the night was rather quiet nor calm.

There was an awful quietness in the capital of Arnor, it had been long since something of this scale happened, there was sorrow in the air.

Many people lost their lives in the uproar, the buildings were damaged, although the deaths were not in high number, it was still a grieving matter.

The largest damage was done to the area immediately next to Cathedral and Royal Palace, the streets were desolated and people could be seen grieving for the dead.

The Palace and Cathedral were heavily guarded and the Patrolling was now increased in and around the capital. The city was in a state of chaos, for a small settlement as Arnor, it was a huge deal and everyone would now be looking at the movements of Overlord.

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“I thought you’d leave after that?” Dimitri tracked down Milot in one of the balconies of the Cathedral tower. It was high enough to provide a wide view of the entire capital.

“I still get nightmares of that day gramps!” Milot was leaning on the edge of the balcony, gazing into the darkness of the night.

“What did I do wrong?

All I did was listen to mom and run away, run away!

All I’ve been doing is running away, is it wrong to run from what I can’t handle? I’d rather not involve than messing up everything.” He spoke in a very depressed tone, his pain was crying out loud.

“Milot..” Dimitri sighed at his state.

Of course, he knew Milot wasn’t in the wrong, that fateful day when he and his mother were attacked by a wild bear, he was just a child! It was a miracle in itself that he survived, his mother must have given all her strength buying time for her little one to escape to safety.

Duvrion always hated the fact that he let them go on their own, he could never blame the kid for not saving her, but his love for her was so great this time he did!

“Gramps,

If only I wasn’t born…” A tear slide from his reddened cheeks, making its way to the grill of the balcony.

“Don’t say something so stupid, my child, everyone has a purpose in this world. You might not have found it yet that’s it!

Duvrion did step out of the line today I understand, his anger got him good but I know he didn’t mean it and I’m sure somewhere deep in your heart even you know that too.” Dimitri walked close to him and placed his warm hand on his head.

“I tried everything to please him, Gramps, I guess I’m not the child he wants.” He kneeled on the grill and let out a sob.

“That’s not true!

Well, even Duvrion wasn’t the kind of kid I’d say I liked.”

Hearing him Milot asked back, “What do you mean?”

“As a child, he was even more mischievous than you!” Dimitri stood beside him and showed a peel of smile,

“I don’t even remember how many times I punished him, he was the most crazed kid I had ever seen!

He was adventurous, always curious of stuff and he was the kind of kid that you’d never believe one day would become an overlord!

But life is never constant, with time he grew up to be who he is, he met your mother and became even mature!

I remember I once saved him from crazed chicks who were beating him to a pulp for sneaking in the women’s bath.”

“That can’t be true?” Milot had a questioned look,

“Oh, that’s just one of the things he did!

You see, kids are allowed to make mistakes to a certain point, kids learn from the mistakes and grow up.

Although we shouldn’t hurry up the growing process, Duvrion thinks you should be prepared for the worst. After what happened with your mom, he doesn’t want you to face the same fate. To lose someone so dear is so terrifying my child, well you already know the pain.

From the beginning, Eric was a crybaby so he doesn’t put much pressure on him but rather shelter him, but you are different.” Dimitri turned to him and looked into his eyes.

“You are the crown prince, the one who will lead the people and fight most fearsome of the enemies and also would have to be strong enough to protect everyone!

You are capable of that my child, believe me when I say this!” Dimitri pointed to his heart, “Always believe in yourself!”

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“What’s use of it now, he isn’t going to even look at me!” Milot let out a sigh afterwards,

“You can still help him in many ways, you don’t always have to be in front of his eyes, the true saviour as you should know that right?” Dimitri tried to encourage him,

“How!

Aren’t they all going to look for the girls, If I follow them they’ll know!” He had a point,

“But that’s not the only problem we face Milot!” Dimitri already had a plan in his mind.

“I’d never say no to anything that could be beneficial to the Kingdom, I swore to protect it with my life. Rest assured gramps I’ll do what I can.” Even though he was hurt inside but still had his resolve straight.

“Don’t push yourself!

This time you won’t be alone!” Dimitri ruffled his hair, “Gramps,

Wait what do you mean I won’t be alone and what is it that I can help with? I” Milot asked him right away,

“Come with me I’ll tell you in detail.” He turned around and Jura was waiting for both of them at the door, “This will be a good detour for you and a chance to grow as well!” He said.

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