Finally Parn had spilled the beans to Deedlit and seeing it was a serious
situation, did not utter a word until he was finished. When he was done, she
stood up and headed towards Anubis.

“We know someone who can help you. However, have you informed King Kasheou?” “I
was going to, but we were detained.”

“I see. Well, let’s pack up and get ready to move. It’s going to take a while to
get to Flame, but we know a shortcut. Besides the road is always filled with
traffic these days.” Parn signed.

“Well, you guys better get some sleep, since we’re leaving early.” This was
greeted by several nods and “yeahs”. As they settled into the beds, Rowan
thought about Kyra. He looked at the starlit sky and thought to himself, ‘I
won’t let you down Kyra. I promise, I won’t let you down.'

Chapter Eighteen: The Road to Flame

Rowan wiped his forehead. They had been on the road for 3 hours straight. His
glazed eyes swept over to Kyra, who was unconscious.

When they were leaving towards the capital, they resolved to keep Kyra in
unconsciousness as much as possible. Of course there were always a few setbacks.

The setbacks, well, they were more like what was expected out of a familiar from
out of the witch inquisition period. Of course, they were quickly remedied by
pinching pressure points in Kyra’s body.

They journeyed for 5 days when they finally arrived at the city gates. Only to
be surrounded by the Royal guard. Rowan swallowed hard. Not again…