Pretending To Be Gilead's Prince and Master Wizard

Alex could be seen cracking his fists, signifying he was ready to begin a conflict this spy was starting. However, I just want to know who is the person behind the ninja mask and suit. That's all.

"Do we really need to fight? Here?" I whispered to Alex, giving him a look that says: Are you serious?

Before he could give me his answer, the ninja guy already advanced towards us, both hands filled with his sharp-edged daggers. He made a left swing to slash both of us, but Alex managed to knock him off using a basic wind spell before its tip could even reach us.

In our defense, Alex grabs for his sword that was safely placed on a sheath strapped on his back. The enemy already stood up on his feet and charged again. Although he was actually focusing on me, Alex shielded me with his sword. Metals clashed, and the residents of Citadel suddenly saw the flash and started running for their lives.

"Wear your cap, dummy!" Alex said through gritted teeth, his eyes never leaving the enemy even for a split second. I immediately obeyed and put on the cap as fast as I could to prevent others from seeing me here.

"Now go back to the castle immediately and report this instance to Lucas and Lancelot. Quick!" he instructed me once again as he made a right swing of his sword to his opponent to avoid getting slashed by one of his daggers.

I wanted to protest and instead stay with him and help. After all, I have really gotten so good in magic that I might take down the opponent myself. But I saw him look in my direction for a moment with all seriousness and I decided on doing as he says.

Panting, I made the quickest and one of the most mana-consuming teleportation I ever made since I mastered it and reached the rear portion of the castle in no time. When I entered, I could see that Lucas and Lancelot were sharing a serious conversation before I came in, but it ended when I showed them my true form.

"Krisella, what a surprise," said Lancelot, looking amused and surprised at the same time. And so is Lucas who is sitting beside him.

Ignoring him, I immediately declared, "We have an emergency! In the marketplace!"

Lucas's brows snapped together and created a crease in between. "Emergency? What kind of emergency is it?" he says, confused.

"Alex is currently fighting a spy in the marketplace. Anyway, you have to come with me to see for yourselves! Quick!"

"You go ahead. I will call backup just in case!" Lancelot announced. He didn't wait for our response and just left the place in haste, heading to the magic army's camp to get some help.

Then, Lucas started doing the teleportation back to the marketplace when he looked at me and said, "You must stay in the castle. We can't have people finding out that you are connected to us, otherwise we'll be screwed up."

"No. Both you and Alex treat me like I can't be of help, at all. Just take me with you and we'll resolve this together!" I persisted. If I am going to continue this job, I have to be aware of who the enemy is."I will wear my cap, promise."

Having heard him sigh, I was off to the battle scene. By the time we arrived, Alex had already nailed the enemy with his hands bound in chains as he slowly landed on the land. I saw that his right hand was dripping blood.

For the very first time since I went here in the capital city, the marketplace is now free of civilians because of this incident alone.

"That's the spy I've been talking about," I said to Lucas, pointing at the guy wearing a ninja-like body suit. I saw him nod at once and went straight ahead towards the enemy.

"Magic is prohibited in the civilized zones unless really necessary. I'm aware that you already know about that one golden rule that runs in this city, am I right?" Alex was stating the rules without noticing us. The enemy just kept his silence.

If there is one thing that I've noticed, it's the fact that the spy has been keeping himself from talking. Like he's afraid that if he does start to talk, we would eventually know who it is behind that mask.

"That simple rule alone is punishable by death," Alex continued then held out his sword. "I could kill you right now at this instant. The enemy still said nothing.

"So, you are not afraid of death, are you?" the lad scoffs in front of the spy. "Goddamn it, where's my other knights? They should be here by now and take this bastard to prison!" That's when he took notice of Lucas, silently asking if he called the others about this.

I moved towards him, edging my way past their gaze, while my thoughts were already running through my head about him taking off his mask and finally revealing whoever is behind it. However, before I could take another step towards him, I heard him for the first time since that event.

"Did you really think that your grandmother died a natural death?"

I froze instantly. Alex was stunned by what he heard upon mention of his grandmother. 

Although that voice was rough and made it appear a different person, I knew who it belonged to. Shaking my head, I hardly denied it and pushed the idea off of my mind. I must be crazy, I know I am!

There is no way he could ever do this to us, especially me.

Through clenched teeth, Alex advanced forward towards the enemy and held on to his collar. "What did you say?"

"You heard me. " says the guy behind the mask. Even if I can't see his facial expression from it, I can definitely feel that he is smirking inside.

"What does my grandmother even have to do with this!" Alex yells, and I swear it almost scared the hell out of me.

I grimly look at the enemy. No… this can't be happening! Not our grandma Lucy!

As Alex is about to pick up the mask from the enemy, the spy suddenly says, "I guess they know you are already on the hunt. So they have given you something to subvert your plan."

His hands automatically froze. I can see it from his eyes that he is not expecting this kind of conversation. Lucas also got curious on what the spy means.

"What is he saying Alex?" Lucas asks, but the former ignores him.

"Who is your master?" Alex asks, the sword in his right hand and looks like he's ready to kill his chained opponent anytime soon. When he refuses to tell, Alex yells, "Answer me! Or I swear to God I will cut your throat this time!"

"The more knowledge you possess, the closer you get to your demise," is what the spy instructed Alex. Running out of patience, Alex was about to lift his sword to slay his enemy when he saw a puff of smoke.

By the time the smoke disappears, so does the masked guy as well… And that's when Lancelot and the troops appeared in the scene.

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In the castle, I could hear screams of frustration coming from Alex's office. No one has dared enter to check on him. We just let him vent his frustrations in his own way.

While dressed as the fake prince, I was sitting in the lobby, listening to his sobs, cries, and rants of frustration for grieving the loss of his grandmother. Lucas and Lancelot were also about to make an official statement regarding what happened earlier.

Suddenly, Alex's office was silent. I looked up to decide if I should enter his office and take care of him, when I saw him storming to the door, all dressed up to go outside.

"Where exactly are you going?" I asked in a voice that he could immediately  hear me. He made a quick stop and looked in my direction.

"To get my revenge for whoever did this to my grandmother." His head then snaps away and says something like, "I know I should have suspected her and never trusted her in the first place!"

I scooted past the couch and blocked his way from further going. He stops and gives me a pissed look.

"What are you saying?" I asked in my most princely voice I could ever make. "Did you already have an idea who did this to your grandma?"

"Yes, so better get out of my way fast so that I may check it for myself."

"Who are you even talking about?"

His patience is already wearing thin, and he snaps, "That goddamn servant did that to her! I know it had to be her!"

My eyes went into circles. No way… Rica did this?