The Broken Prince - Chapter 102

An eruption was heard as we looked behind us only to see that the spot where we were earlier fully engulfed in a huge fire that burned even more with the Dianne’s power as the catalyst.

“Did everyone find their weapon?” I asked as I breathed heavily. There were no signs of Kaval and Apollo nearby thus we continued to venture even further into the deep jungle.

“Affirmative.” They all said in unison.

“That was close, an enemy was close within our proximity. We could have lost right there..” Vexxnna spoke.

“Indeed. It seems like Hade used his powers to go in action as he and Dianne plated a trap on my weapon. It was a good thing that Leo was nearby and we were able to flee immediately.” I spoke. This is going to be a ride of death and sacrifices.

Once we felt that there was no danger nearby, we decided then to stop and camp here for today. It was already noontime as the sun was high up but I did not worry of being caught by an enemy as we were deep inside the tall trees that looms over us. The environment here was calmer and there were quite a lot of animals to hunt.

“Let us commence our plan. Everyone scatter around and look for foods and things we need for today. Remember not to drift too far away and everyone must comeback immediately. Do not venture on these grounds alone we may never know the things that might come about so its best that we are together.” Leo spoke like a true leader. We all nodded and then started to move in different directions. With my arrow in my grasp, I ventured to where I feel more creatures that I can maybe hunt for food.

I would not deny the fact that I am now quite famished and if I don’t find food to eat then I don’t know what energy I’ll have to survive. I kept my gaze sharp as I ventured the forest and was quite happy when I saw another wild boar. Maybe we can clean this one and cook it. I mean I won’t do the cleaning because I simply do not know how to and looking at a creatures inside would just make me loose my appetite to it’s best to just be the one that kills it. I aimed my bow at it and an arrow magically appeared. This weapon was designed to not need to carry a bow holder on my back as it generates elemental particles to form an arrow. One that can explode when I intend it to or one that can poison the creature that it lands in, and it can just be a simple arrow.

The arrow flew straight ahead and plunge the head of the wild boar within a blink of an eye. It did not make a sound from pain as I intended to kill it in one go and to not make it suffer by making it feel the pain of passing to the other side. I walked closer to it and much sure that it was already lifeless. I knelled on the ground and closed my eyes before holding my hands together.

Mother have taught me to honor everything that we obtain from nature as she believes that if we do not learn how to give thanks, then nothing will come for you to thank for. Once I was finished, I stood up and was about to use my power when I remembered that I am still not allowed. My movement was not that of obvious for the audience to see so, with own two and bare hands, I held two of its feet and start to drag it back to the camp where we agreed to meet.

The gods know how heavy and tiring it is to drag this boar back to the camp which was the quite the distance. I was thankful as when I was nearing the camp, Delvin was already there. He saw me and immediately rushed to where I was and helped me drag the boar to the camp.

“Woah, I never thought that you knew how to hunt your majesty?” Delvin spoke as he looked at my catch with amazement. Ah, such a joy to feel that someone acknowledges your craft with such enthusiasm.

“Ah, it’s nothing. It was something that our strong Captain Elevi taught me back in the days. I even remember crying when I was a kid because he was asking me to kill an animal but then I eventually came around it but still thought of which will it come in handy and I never would have expected it to be now, so its also thanks to him.” I spoke and nicely not just towards Delvin but also to the people watching. For them to know ho great Captain Elevi is because some thinks that he barely does anything as he always stays inside the palace even when he’s supposed to be protecting the heart of the sea.

We heard a rustling nearby and got alert. We soon then stood at ease as it was only Pearl who got some sticks for us to start the fire. The next came Vexxanna with a bunch of fruits and then last was Leo who brought leaves? I did not bother to question him upon his arrival as we then started to sort out the foods that we have gathered.

“Alright, Vexxanna and I will go to the nearby river to clean this boar out and then cut its meat so that when we arrive here, we can cook it by then. We will be quick knowing that everyone might be hungry.” Delvin spoke. I looked at Vexxanna with a surprise not expecting here to be the on to clean the boar I caught.

“My dad taught me butchery when I was a kid. Quite a hobby and interest for a girl, don’t you say your majesty?” She spoke as she saw me gawking at her.

“It is Vexxanna but in all good ways, to think that you could do things like that when I can’t or most people can even, it is a very impressive hobby if I do say so my self. I would have loved it for you to teach me and show me your skills but I just don’t sit well with the insides of the animals being shown to me.” I spoke with respect. Vexxanna then understood and said her thanks and that she understood what I was trying to say. Delvin and her then disappeared and went to the nearby river.

It was only I, Pearl and Leo that was left here. I looked over to Pearl and she was quite busy with arranging the sticks and then went on to rub them together to ignite a fire. Then I looked at Leo who was busy looking at the leaves and because I was curious, I then walked towards him and peaked over him. He then turned around and gave me a smile.

“I know that you are wondering what these leaves are for your majesty. Well allow me to elaborate. These leaves you see here may seem ordinary but they are quite the contrary as they are very special. These leaves if handled properly, can be transformed into a blanket as they have textures within them that qualifies for them to be transformed into such. They too can also be used to treat you from poisoning and if you have cuts.” He explained to me.

“Wow, I never would have expected for these types of leaves to be so filled with worth. Say Leo, how do you know that these leaves are special?” I inquired.

“I have a vision to see and judge which is which may it be leaves, the quality of meet, gems and most things. It is a gift that was passed on by my greatest of all great grandfather to each generation, it just so happens that it was passed on to me early on by birth.” I stared at him with an amazed smile. I never thought that he would be the type.

“How amazing it must be to have such vision. Are you going to turn this into blankets now? How can I be of help?” I asked but he only smiled and shook his head.

“No need your majesty, it will be quick. Although I think that Pearl might need your help.” I nodded and smiled at him before making my way over to where Pearl was. She still hasn’t sparked a blitz of fire. I crouched down and stoop to her level. She was quite startled when she saw me but then smiled.

“I can help with this.” I spoke. I then grabbed two sticks from the pile and started to rub them together, I saw a faint smoke coming from them which means that I was doing it the right way. Soon enough, a fire was ignited and then it started to stick and made its way to the dry woods. Leo looked at us and saw a trail of smoke peaking towards the air thus he immediately made a dome that contained the smoke and turned them back into plain oxygen.

“The enemy might see that and come here.” He spoke.