STEEL AND FLESH

BACK HOME

Two days had passed since the arch cytix priest's deadline for Lord Mordian to bring the Bardona lotus, so he could use it to revive king Lauihnio, but however Lord Mordian had some hope that the arch cytix priest would be able to keep him alive until now.

He held unto the words of the holy man, when he said that he would try all he could to keep the king alive for one more week, however his commitment to the allied forces during the third civil war had extended his delay to two days, and now he was very much eager to save his nephew.

At the moment, he cared only little for Romeo's condition, however the teenager did not need his care, because Klara did her best to take good care of him.

Finally they were upon the gates of the fortress were king Lauihnio was being treated. The gates were opened by the sentries upon sighting Lord Mordian and Romeo, however Klara hooded herself, so her identity as an elf would not be known to anyone.

They were warmly welcomed, and they dismounted from