Concealed Love

Chapter-50 Master of the demons

The little demon who was set free by Al ran away but he didn't go back to his camp or his superiors because he knows that if he told them what Al had said and also that he had failed his mission than his death would be guaranteed.

He was on his way to hide from them but before he could hide himself he was killed off by another hooded man.

The man went back to his superior and reported, " Master, they have failed the mission, one man ran away and I have killed him. "

The other man who was playing calmly with his mask in his hands smirked evilly and said, " Well, that was within expectation. And you did a good job killing the rat, it was a wise choice to have sent you. Anyone who doesn't want to work under me is better off dead. "

The man was someone Edward, had sent to spy on the actions of the people he had sent to check up on Al, he told Edward the warnings from Al and The other scoffed.

He continued, " So? How are they doing? "

The man told him, " His power has gotten more stable and as you expected he is protecting the princess. The guy who was recently snooping around outside this place is also with them. "

" Well, that was as much as I'd expected so It's fine. Keep tracking their movement and report to me if anything happens. " Edward told him with a calm composure.

The man report again that, " Earlier some rat seemed to have told her some unnecessary information. "

" That's fine, no matter what he asked them, they wouldn't know, they're just tools whom cannot be depend on. But he really has changed hasn't he, he really no longer care about his image nor his actions. Monster he says? Than monster I'll turn him into. " He smiled but his eyes were filled with hared.

A guy entered at that moment and said, " They're here master. "

Edward stood up and grinned, " Well let's pave the way for the main event shall we. "

He walked out and met with a small army of demons who were waiting for him, but not to welcome him, they were there to kill him.

Edward walked out calmly with a grin plastered on his face, there stood many man beside him who were ready to fight his enemies.

" Well, well, if it ain't the young lords. Or shall I say children? " He provoked them. The one's who came to fight him were the young pure bloods and their followers who had just started to hold positions in the demon army.

They bore their fangs at him, " Huh, isn't it about time old weaklings like you step down and give way to the new lords. "

Edward pretended to think for a while and said, " Hmm, I don't wanna see you destroy our race with your own hands. Leaving that why are you here, to greet this old leader? " He clearly knew that wasn't the case but still asked.

The othe party frowned and growled, " We came to take down the old master, you can't even capture a little girl for all these years. The one's who are following him, aren't you people tired of the same old weak rule and it's master? "

But no matter what he said, the followers of the old master did not even flinched, they were mostly consisting of the talented older generations and they stood in pride, their character clearly showing no fear or respect as an opponent to the enemies in front of them.

The young lords pride was shattered in front of their disrespectful domineering enemies. He showed an ugly face as his shame turned to anger.

They rushed towards Edward and his people went out to defend him, Edward stood still not lifting an inch of his finger and looked at them fight, standing at the same position he always had, not even showing a cent of worry.

After some time of fighting as his followers were trampling on the other party, he shouted, " don't kill them anymore. " Directly his army got into a defensive position instead of an offensive one and he walked towards the leader of the other party.

The leader rushed towards him with his sword shouting, " Come fight me yourself if you dare, you coward. "

Edward dodged his attack and with just a single move of his hands he killed off the Lord of his enemies.

He punched him right where the other's heart lies making a shallow hole it in and the young pure blooded demon fell, Edward took out a sword thrusting it right into the his fallen enemy's heart and turned him to ashes.

As their leader died the rebellious demons stepped back and stood in fear of what's to come. But what they expected never came, they were not hunted down and killed but instead Edward looked at each of their faces and said, " Pledge loyalty to me and I'll let you live. "

That was to them the best chance ever so they bowed down and swore their loyalty to him.

After it was done he was going back to his place but an assistant of one of the higher nobles came and stopped him. ' The elders are asking for your presence. ' he said and went away.

The elders were the old pure bloods that had been living since the ancient time when Al lived as a prince, they are the councils who commented oon Edward's every move.

He went to them and sat in his place, it was a rectangular meeting table and five of them sat there, six including himself.

The one with the biggest power among them asked, " So? How is it going so far with the plan? I don't care what the outcome is, it's time the princess is brought in front of us. "

The others agreed and Edward said, " It won't be long now, I have sent my people to do the job. "

Another impatient elder raised his voice in anger, " We trusted you to do your job, you said you'll convince her so we gave you time but now there is no more time for that, either she come with us or we kill her and I doubt you have a better plan. "

He remained polite, " Of course, I have informed everyone to capture her no matter the consequences. I promise you it won't be much longer now. "

" This will be the last time we trust you, all this rebellion going on is because of your incapability, if you had not been the old King's son, we'd have turn on you a long time back. " They warned him.

Edward was still calm, " I'm sorry, thank you for taking pity on me. "

There was one elder who was treated Edward like his own grandchild, he spoke up saying, " It is because of your talent and power in strengthening our race that you are a the leader, just make sure to do this right too. "

He said, " Thank you for your praise elder, I will not let you down. "

" We'll hope that to be the truth. That's all we came to tell you. " They stood up and left.

But the old man who had praised him remained, he sat quietly until all of the others had left the Hall.

After making sure that they were alone he asked, " How is she doing? "

Edward looked at him and asked, " Who are you talking about grandfather. " That's what he had always called him since he was a child but he was not his real grandfather.

The old man laughed and said, " Asfet, I'm talking about the princess. You seemed to have been taking no rest from the moment they announced to capture her even at a risk. "

Edward frowned, " What are you talking about, I'm just making sure things go right this time. "

" Well if that's what you want to believe, but child make a decision, you cannot walk two paths at the same time and the other elders will not always remain ignorant and oblivious. " The old man warned him.

Edward knew what he was talking about, he also knew that the old man had found something out about his private plan so he said, " I know, I have chosen it and I'm walking on it. "

The old man looked at him and said, " Okay, if that's what you think is right than I won't interfere but I don't have much time so I won't be able to support you for much longer. "

Edward looked at him with a frown deeper than ever, " What do you mean? "

" You know there's a limit for everything and I have reached mine, and so with the other elders, we cannot keep out body moving for much longer no matter how we preserve ourselves. And if we fall, our race will no longer stay at one like this so finish what you're doing before the people scatter one by one. " He told Edward.

Edward still with a frown said, " I understand, it really won't be long now. "

The old man stood up and said, " I know you are not as bad as you seem, don't end up choosing the path of no return like your father. I care for you as my own grandchild so I worry, take my word Edward. "

Edward stood up as well and bowed to him, " I'll keep that in mind, thank you grandfather. "

After the old man left he also went back to his castle, his spy came in next to him and he ordered him, " Tell the others to prepare themselves. "

The man kneeled with one knee and said, " Understood master. " He left before the walls knew he was there.