Pythier Scwazen Academy: The Powerful Princess

Chapter 56

“Maybe it was entrusted to him or her and they wanted it as a secret.” Kasstin suggested.

“Or maybe it wasn’t possessed and hidden by an elf? Maybe they already had it before they came attacking this village.” Varan thought. I suddenly remembered the story of the Simmons. They have mentioned that when the dark mages raided their house, they seem to be looking for something. I’ve been long sceptic about that incident and the thing is, dark mages were involved. It is possible that the Simmons incident might have something to do with the forbidden book in the story or maybe I might just be overthinking it. I pulled Finley in one corner of the room so I could tell him what I thought.

“I actually have thought about the same thing. Do you think we should talk to the Simmons again?” he replied to me.

“Yes, I think we should, especially Dudley. I think he’s the only one among the family who knows what’s really going on.”

“Should we share it to them?” Finley asked and I agreed. They might as well know what happened back in Draco because it seems to be tied up to the situation now.

We then shared it to them after we talked and they were intrigued.

“Maybe Varan is right, the book wasn’t claimed from the elves after all, why else did they looked for it in other villages if they knew that elves could have had it all along.” Kasstin thought aloud.

“Well, we don’t know for sure yet, people. We have to further investigate so that we can put the pieces together.” Varan suggested then he continued to ask, “Myrrh, do you happen to have witnessed how a lot of pages of the book were destroyed and burned?”

“I did not, I’m sorry. Most of us were scared that we completely hid at our own homes. But I do know some brave elves out there that might have.”

“Will we be able to talk to them, do you think?” Finley asked her.

“I can summon them but not today. It’s getting dark and late, you should probably go home now and come back tomorrow. I am honestly drained from all of this and I hope you understand that I need to rest for this night.” she openly requested to us.

“We completely respect that, Myrrh. Don’t worry about it. Do you need anything before we go?” I asked with concern.

“I’ll be fine. It’s always been a tough one ever since all this started but I will be fine by myself. Thank you for the concern and thank you for helping us all get through this.” she said to us with tears in her eyes. We then made sure no one can enter at her home so she will be safe through the night. Then, she thanked us and we thanked her as well for all the things she shared to us openly. We bid farewell and went on our way back.

As we take our path towards Tynewt, Kasstin asked, “I hope Finley is alright wherever he is right now. I hope that assassin was a good man that could really help us.” I appreciate her concern but by the way she uttered it, I have no idea why but I felt slightly bothered. Why does she look and sound like she’s so concern about Finley when she didn’t seem to like him all this time. He’s always getting on her nerves and she’s always teasing and irritating him. I don’t think she would like him in some other way. Or maybe it’s just me. Maybe, I’m just overthinking again.

Honestly, I have been thinking about Finley as well ever since he left. I am really worried about him but he volunteered himself to find this man and I admire how he boldly did it. I just hope he’s safe.

FINLEY’S POV

I can’t believe I actually volunteered to find this mysterious man amidst this eerie village! I think my desire of wanting to impress Scarlet is escalating. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Maybe, that would actually help me challenge myself and take actual risks.

Well, if I were a cool, expert assassin, where would I go? The assassins here are like actual ninjas that I only watch on movies back in Canada. And the closest I’ve gotten to be like a ninja is by playing Fruit Ninja on my phone which I aced every time. Oh, good times! Every time I would get bored in class, I’d actually just sneak my phone out and just s***h those fruits out like a pro. I’d actually rather learn by myself through books rather than listen to my boring teachers for hours. They get me to sleep faster than a lullaby.

Anyways, I am exploring Aeredale alone now and I have no idea where I would actually go. I’m just in search of this man I don’t even know. I am literally alone, by the way. There is no single person anywhere and I might have not thought this through because it’s getting dark and I am once again clueless. Good thing, I have a small lantern on my satchel to light my way.

As I continue walking, strange sounds are heard from I don’t know where and I actually feel very unsafe right now. I don’t want to be killed again by anything or in any way. I am yet to be with Scarlet on this journey and I just want to be by her side always. I actually am liking my life here better than my real life in Canada. I just hope this would never end yet or ever.

I have been walking for awhile now and am still walking when I was taken aback by a touch on the back of my shoulders. Thank goodness, my reflexes still works and I was able to dodge a punch on the stranger who touched me. When I focused the light on the man, I was surprised when it is the man that I have been looking for. Well, I am not sure yet but it’s the same clothes, the same weapons and the same physique as that cool guy awhile ago. He was still processing the pain on his left eye from my punch and then he started to talk.