The lad couldn't raise his head. It felt like he was under a sort of spell. As though his neck would snap if he attempted to put up his head. They were back in the hotel room where Alves was treated. But it felt like a strange place at that moment. The lad kept the stare at the cold floor. He didn't even bat an eye. There seemed to be a lot going through his mind. It felt like his head would explode from the multitude of thoughts building up at the depth of his consciousness. And he was making efforts to sort as many as possible out. "Leave me be."Alves called out of nowhere. The lad who acted as though he was disinterested all along picked his head as though he had been waiting to do that all his life. His eyes were super active, and his face fell. Alves took a glance at the lad, then looked away at once. The lad who had been addressed, though made meaning of it, yet was reluctant to act on it. Perhaps because of the urgency of the order or because he never could have imagined

Villian kept approaching Alves. Alves had no idea what to do. Not yet. There were a couple of things flying around in his head, and he didn't know which of the multitude to grasp. Now that he knew that Villian was a threat, not to him but to the people of the world. He wouldn't let that get to him. He wouldn't allow himself to be swept off his feet every time by surprise. Alves was expecting what would happen in the nearest second. Villian was getting closer and closer and closer till he finally got to where Alvess was seated. Naturally, by the call of his instinct, Alves could have jumped up on his feet. He could have taken a stance for a fight, but he didn't do any of the above. For a sheer moment, he was forced to think that his Ri was the one responsible for that awkward moment. To think of it, it made sense if his Ri was acting that way and was responsible for the odds. He might be doing it as a payback to Alves. Alves didn't care. There was no point crying over spilt milk. V

"Where is the way to the rooftop?"Alves stopped as soon as he saw the lad. The lad who had been expecting to see him spun around at once. He had excitement, struggling with anxiety stalking his timid face. "His Eminence. Come with me, I'll show you to the place."The lad turned around and started to lead the way. "I appreciate your proactive nature, but just point me in the direction. I want to be alone. On a more serious note."Alves called at the lad, but this time, it wasn't authoritative or how it used to be. This time, he looked to be a little lax and gentle. It was quite hard to tell what he was up to. The lad who had slowly turned back to him to watch him speak wasn't sure of what to make of his sudden reactions too. It was a random change, which he couldn't imagine. He wanted to wait for a while to check out what might be the possibility, but the urgency in the face of Alves gave him no choice. "Alright. Please come with me."The lad said. Alves didn't hesitate. He foll

Turning his body, Alves realised that he was in a lying position. His mind zoomed through what had happened. The moment he moved his body to the other side of the bed, there came a hurrying footstep from beside him. "Oh my God, Alves. Oh my God, you are alive."The voice sounded very familiar. It was Mia. Alves tried to sit up at once, but he felt pain in his stomach."You can't do as you wish right now. So you better lie down and don't hurt yourself any further."She said to him while walking closer and closer. From the tone of her voice, Alves couldn't discern. "Stop!"Alves reached out his hands all of a sudden to make her stop. Surprised, Mia halted, gawking at him. She looked to be confused, trying to figure out what had gotten over Alves. Alves, on the other hand, was trying to understand what was happening. The last thing he remembered was that he passed out. But before he passed out, the man who had disguised as Mia had vanished. COULD THIS BE HIM DISGUISING AGAIN?He was

"He could go as far as duplicating. This means that not only could he take the form of others, but conjure as many people as possible."Grandma took a quick pause, and Alves snapped at the chance,"You mean the first set of people that I fought in Huthi were conjured by him too?"Grandma nodded slowly."He had realised that he couldn't take you on, man to man, and he would go round the corner. Till he had his way."Alves wanted to interrupt the old woman again, but this time, she seemed to have more to say,"It was wise and discerning of you to return to your kingdom. If you hadn't, I would have sent Akulia to come and get you. In short, that is why I am here."Alves didn't bother to interrupt her anymore. He could tell that she wasn't done yet. "So, it's advisable to resume the training. You shouldn't stop until you have met with the Supreme Majesty. At the end of that road, you would be able to get answers to all the questions you have."She pushed her hand up his body and stroked