Chapter 2: Kidnap

The awkward atmosphere was broken by Bu's knock on the door.

-Your Majesty, our soldiers suffered heavy losses after the hunting trip.

-What? Why?

-There are traps in the forest… I suspect they are traps set by the Wemm side.

-Trap? How many people are still alive?

-There were initially 50 people, but only 21 remained when they left.

-Damn it.

Ethan was furious. His grip tightened. Ethan released his grip on his sword and walked away. Flame followed without a word, protecting him in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

Ethan looked behind him and said:

-Don't follow me.

Flame sigh.

-Didn't I swear from the beginning? I would protect you anywhere, anytime, and I would protect you with my life.

Ethan looked annoyed, then turned away.

-I am the king. You are my bodyguard. My rank is higher than yours, and what I say is an order!

Flame freeze and Ethan goes away. Flame looked down at the floor in silence. Then a voice broke the silence.

-Why do you look so dazed?

Flame turned around to look.

-Nothing.

Bu approached and put his arm around Flame's shoulder.

-I know. I know you have feelings for him.

-Tsk. Stop talking nonsense.

-Nonsense?

Bu laugh

-Okay, okay, stop lying, I know exactly what your heart is thinking, Flame\~

-Tsk. Get out.

-Oh, why are you so upset?

-I’m not! Don’t talk to me like that! We are not friend. We are rival… We are co-work.

-Fine fine!

Wemmbu left without another word. Flame, with an annoyed expression, decided to go find Ethan.

—————————

At Y's castle, in a small, secret room, Ethan was tied up. There, he was stripped naked except for his underwear. His mouth was gagged, and he would be constantly guarded by servants.

-Well, well, look at the prey offering itself up to the wolf!

He chuckled and looked at Ethan with a contemptuous expression.

Ethan couldn't speak a word because his mouth was gagged. He could only remain silent in helplessness.

Y looked Ethan up and down, then took a rope and repeatedly whipped him. The marks on Ethan's naked body became increasingly clear with each blow. Ethan couldn't scream or resist; he could only endure the pain.

-What's wrong? Does it hurt?

Y bent down and looked at Ethan with a smirk.

-I'm going to ruin your life. Now I'm going to steal your wife!

Ethan watched Y leave with a helpless look in his eyes. Ethan had been weak and sickly since childhood, suffering from many illnesses such as asthma and heart disease. Now, all he can do is wait for death to come.

____________________

-Ethan!

Flame shout.

Flame searched for Ethan for four hours without finding any trace of him. Frustrated, He punched a tree, blaming himself and worrying about Ethan. He then suspected Ethan had been kidnapped. Without hesitation, he attempted to sneak into Y's castle.

As darkness fell, it presented the perfect opportunity for Flame to sneak into the castle. He climbed in through a window and stole the soldiers' uniforms. As he made his way through the corridor, he encountered Y.

Where are you going?

Y asked.

Flame lied, saying he was looking for a soldier because he had a mission to complete with him.

Y nodded and let Flame go.

Flame then searched throughout the room and accidentally discovered a secret passage leading to the basement. Flame crept down and found an iron door. Flame knocked and asked.

Who is inside?

***Download NovelToon to enjoy a better reading experience!***