Love From Darkness

Trap

"Have you seen the power of the black crystal, Alex!?!" Alberto said. "If we want the people to support us, then we win their hearts. In what way? Give them the protection and security they want. That is from the vampires who betrayed us," continued Alberto.

"But how, Your Majesty?" asked Alex.

"Conquer that woman. We are the hostage of Daniel Xavier who lost his memory. Bring that bastard here," Alberto said to the two guards at the door.

The two guards left for a while then came back dragging two people whose bodies were covered with cuts and bruises. Alberto came closer and pulled one of the hairs so that his head was tilted up.

"You're not lying if Daniel is indeed Daniel Xavier who rose from the dead, Lee?" asked Alberto.

Lee fell silent. He would never say it. Out of anger Alberto slapped Lee hard.

"Speak or I will kill that doctor girl and your granddaughter," Alberto threatened.

"That's right. I found Daniel on the funeral boat," Lee said forcefully.

"So it's true that Daniel didn't die? The red dragon sword saved him, but the wound on his head before he died made him lose his memory. Right?" Alberto asked again. Alex and Ben waited for the answer. If they had chosen to arrest Lee, perhaps the incident in Green Forest Village would not have happened.

"Right," said Lee. He had tried to fight Alberto with his abilities, but Lee's kung fu did not apply to Alberto.

"Look. You have to oppress the weak to get what you want," Alberto said to Alex and Ben.

Alberto met the other man. The man was Bryan who was caught with Lee. The two of them were caught working together. It turns out that Alex has been spying on Bryan for a long time.

"You're trying to side with Daniel who has lost his power!?!" Alberto asked, tugging Bryan's hair so his face was facing him.

Alberto laughed. "You want to die like Marsha?" asked Alberto.

Suddenly Bryan was frightened. His body was shaking. Marsha died in a dry body drained of blood. The woman who was once cunning and intelligent died horribly at the hands of Alberto. Reportedly the man was a thousand times more cruel than Alex.

"I'm sorry. Please give me a chance," Bryan said very frightened.

Alberto smiled lopsidedly. He has a plan.

"Okay, I'll give you an assignment. Alex and Ben will watch over you. If you try to betray them, they will both kill you," said Alberto. He waved his hand for the guards to take the two prisoners away.

"Make no more mistakes," Alberto said to Alex and Ben. Then he disappeared from before the two of them.

Alex took a deep breath. He held his breath since Alberto laughed. Usually people are happy when other people laugh. But Alberto's laughter couldn't be considered anything happy. His laughter was like the voice of an angel of death.

"I didn't expect that young man to really be Prince Daniel. He doesn't remember anything and their characters are very different." Alex lit a cigarette to ease the tension.

"I was also deceived. If he didn't lose his memory, he would definitely come to reclaim all his wealth," said Ben.

"Even luckier. He no longer has the strength. I can't wait to see him in pain in my hand," said Alex.

"Me too. Don't let Lucy find out. She could mess things up," Ben warned.

"Troublesome," Alex muttered. "All women are always crazy about him. That's what makes me hate."

Ben just shook his head. He betrayed Daniel not because of anything Daniel had. But because Daniel is the son of a woman who has chosen another man over herself. That man used to be the king of the red dragon clan who was still his cousin.

***

Daniel couldn't find Lee anywhere. Even though the condition of the city is safe and in the recovery stage. Finally he decided to return home with the five knights.

"We're going home. Who knows Lee has returned to the house ahead of us," said Daniel.

"Good," answered the five knights.

They all got back into the car and headed straight for the house. As soon as Daniel immediately jumped down and looked for Lee in the house. But looking everywhere for Lee was nowhere to be found. Daniel immediately went to his room and tried to call Lee, but still not connected. Daniel is restless, where else should he look for Lee.

The five knights understood Lee's uneasiness. But if Daniel insists on looking for them, they are worried that Daniel will be caught by Alice again.

"We will find Lee. You just wait here," said Mark. He who rarely speaks is the most sensitive to other people's feelings.

"I want to find him too," said Daniel.

"We beg you to listen to us this time," Philip pleaded.

Finally Daniel relented. He let the five knights return out to look for Lee's whereabouts. When the car left Daniel immediately closed the door. He turned on the television to watch the news, in case Lee was caught on camera.

Daniel sat staring at the television tensely. He looked at everyone in the news about the vampire attack that took place. But Lee was not caught on camera.

Suddenly Daniel's phone rang. Bryan's name was printed on the screen. Daniel immediately picked it up.

"Yes?" asked Daniel.

"Lee is with me," Bryan said.

"Is that true?" Daniel was relieved. His previously restless heart immediately calmed down.

"Where is he? I want to talk," said Daniel.

"You better come right away. I sent a car to pick you up here. Lee needs your help, he's unconscious," said Bryan.

Daniel immediately saw the black car as soon as he peeked in the door.

"Okay. I'll be right over." Daniel hung up. He took a thick jacket and immediately ran to the waiting car.

Daniel knocked on the glass window near the driver. Soon the glass fell. Someone very foreign and cold looked at Daniel.

"Are you the one Bryan sent?" asked Daniel.

The man nodded. Wasting no time Daniel got into the car. The car drove through the city until it came to a large private estate. The car turned into the area.

"Are you sure it's Bryan's?" asked Daniel. He did not expect Bryan to have such an abundance of wealth.

The car stopped in front of a high fence. Then the door opens automatically. A large house with ancient architecture was seen by Daniel. Somehow Daniel felt familiar with the house.

Daniel got out as soon as the car stopped. He pays attention to all the details of the house and yard to suit his taste. Daniel was about to turn around but a pair of hands covered his mouth and nose. Daniel is unconscious. He was dragged into the dark basement of the house that was his own. The dungeon was indeed Daniel's own creation. But Daniel, who doesn't remember anything about his past anymore, will not feel bad about being held in a prison he made himself.