"Calm down. It's okay. Everything will be fine."   Ian said as he handed Kio a glass of water.   "Drink this first."   The kid did as he was told and gulped down the water.   "Have you calmed down now?"   Ian asked, patting his back slowly, to which Kio replied with a nod.   "Great. Now start from the beginning. What happened? What did you see?"   "That.. after you left, we decided to return as well. As we were walking beside forest, one of us suddenly disappeared. Then, one by one, all of them started disappearing."   "There was no one else around? Did you not see how or who took them away?"   "No.. there was nothing.. and it was too foggy to see too far.."   "Fog? But it's summer."   An island country like Saint Mary's didn't have fog unless it was the m

"I got him, young master!" Said Corner as he approached Ian while dragging one of the guys behind him. It was a middle aged man. Ian couldn't see what his face looked like since Corner seemed to have beat him into a pulp. But he could tell who it was by his fighting style. 'One of the executive's assistant, Neil. He'll be useful..' "Good job, Corner! He looks like someone important. You're so smart! Father would be very proud." For the first time, Ian praised Corner the same way Corner used to praise him all the time. Corner, getting a taste of his own medicine, scratched his head in embarrassment. The executive in his hand dropped to the ground as he did. "Whoops.." He picked the guy up once again. "Was there anyone else?" Ian asked as he tried to peek behind Corner. At that moment, Arthur blocked Ian's view as he smiled politely. "There were only weaklings with him. Please wait here for a moment as I take care of the scene. It's too vulgar." Ian instinctively nodded his hea

"It's safe inside."   Ian said, pointing towards the massive gate behind him.   "What.. is that gate?"   Miller asked, amazed by the scene in front of him. The other's also held their breath as they tried to take in the view in front of them.   "I'll explain later. We don't have much time. Please, father?"   Ian said with urgency in his tone as he pointed upwards. Only then did the other's came back to their senses. Arthur, the one holding the peculiar shield, was also surprised by Ian's action but he didn't let go of the shield.   'What a perfect protagonist.'   One after another shock made the people lose their rationality as they looked at each other. At that moment, Miller took a step forward and shouted.   "Everyone! Enter the gate right now!"   With his command, the other's managed to handle