EPISODE NINETEEN
TITLE: HE COULDN’T PROTECT HER; YUNA AS A SLAVE.
Adriel returned back to the little cave they hid in pending the time they will start with their plans.
He was looking very sullen and angry at the way the slaves were treating Yuna when she didn’t deserve that.
They were obviously channeling their hate and anger on someone that doesn’t deserve it.
“We will be carrying out the plan as fast as we can, I don’t have time to waste on a little war like this”Azazel announced later in the night and Adriel turned to him immediately.
“I thought we will stay undercover for a month?, There are lots of things we need to look out for”
“Like what?, Like what?”He yelled at Adriel in the presence of the guards and they all got the message immediately.
They left the room immediately leaving them alone.
“We can’t just strike them like that, We need to plan things out”He said trying to persuade him and he only hissed in anger.
“Your behaviors are tiring these days, And I won’t take it lightly with you anymore”
“I don’t know the reasons why you’re getting attached to this but trust me, if I get to know why you’re doing this, I will make sure you get punished for hiding it from me”He threatened throwing his sword at his chest before walking out of the cave angrily.
The guards were waiting for him outside to continue with his announcement.
“Prepare your guns and sword, we are striking at dawn”He had the final orders and Adriel sank to his knees the moment he announced to them.
How could he fail to protect the only lady he felt attracted to?
His life is such a mess and he dare not tell Azazel about this.
He will surely strangle him.
Her status will be reduced to third class citizen by this time tomorrow and she will never be able to marry again for the rest of her life except she is given freedom and Azazel developed special hatred for slaves who have special connection to the victims.
He never wants to see them.
He dropped the sword and stomped out of the room angrily.
•
EARLY IN THE MORNING.
The war is over.
At last, Yuna was pushed out of her chambers with the little clothing on her body, Her parents had been slayed by Adriel and Azazel in her presence.
Adriel couldn’t look up at her, She also couldn’t stare at Azazel as his presence gave her chills.
This is how his war space is always is, He dominates it effortlessly.
He’s always the type that doesn’t have to do much.
Azazel swordsmanship is top notch, The way he pulled his artistic skills and his super natural power is so unique that he could slay thousands of men with no time.
The slaves were dragged out and they were separated from Yuna.
She crawled to her parents’ corpse and cried painfully.
Her hands trembled as he touched every part of their body hoping they were still alive.
Her long hair danced over the floor as she moved around the corpse crying.
This broke Adriel’s heart so much.
“Put the collar on her”He instructed Adriel and one of the men passed the collar to him.
He walked feebly to her and knelt beside her on the floor.
Yuna wept badly and moved back in fear as he walked closer to her.
She stopped immediately and froze at the spot.
She recognized him.
“You….”She trailed off and Adriel ignored the shock in her face.
He put the collar on her and left her immediately.
“Wake my parents up!”She yelled in pain and Azazel walked closer to her.
“Is this not your wish? You wanted this to happen?”He mumbled, staring hard at her and she shook her head.
“I never wished death, I only wanted my parents to treat the slaves better”She sobbed loudly.
Another set of warriors entered the compound with his properties, Chest of gold and silver.
Including boxes filled with coins and silk clothes that belonged to the Duke.
“Take the slaves back to the Castle”He ordered the guards and they led them out of the compound but Yuna stopped them immediately.
“You caused this, you heartless wench!”A young man among the slaves yelled, referring to Yuna and few threw stones at her.
Azazel stopped them immediately and turned to them in anger.
“You should blame the worthless lifeless animals on the floor rather than blaming them on their daughter”He scolded them and they kept their mouths shut.
“Let the slaves and Workers go, They lived a hard life because of my father, I promise to serve you for the rest of my life”Yuna pleaded and crawled up to him.
Azazel’s jaw twitched a little bit as if she was expecting her to say this.
He turned to her and dropped to a crouch in front of her.
“Are you sure you can serve me for the rest of your life?”He asked and she nodded without hesitating.
Adriel stared at her with beaded eyes.
How could she sacrifice herself for the slaves who threw stones at her?
“Take her away and share half of the proceeds among the slaves, The whole house must be burnt down before the end of today”He ordered and left the compound immediately.
•
The low ranking warriors shared the proceeds among the slaves in Yuna’s presence and all she could do was to sob.
Leah walked up to her with her own share of proceeds and knelt beside her.
Tears slipped down her eyes as she fought them back. She’s trying not to feel remorseful for Yuna but it’s just hard.
She has served this lady for her whole life, Yuna begged her father for days to stop her from working in the mines so she could save her, indirectly.
“I’m sorry”She apologized with years dripping down her eyes and Yuna continued crying.
“I’m sorry too, For the hardships on your kinsmen, And to those who lost their life because of my father, You should live a good life as from now on without worrying about, I will be fine”She assured and hugged her immediately.
Adriel walked up to them and separated.
“You should leave,”he ordered.
Leah ran away without bading her a final good bye and Yuna stood up to her feet.
The other guard waiting for her to mourn her parents walked closer to her.
Yuna walked closer to their bodies and tore little from their clothes. She tied them together and wrapped them around her hands.
Adriel couldn’t say anything, He left the compound quietly without waiting for them.
•
“What?”Zoe yelled in anger as one of her undercover men came to deliver the message.
Her body boiled in so much anger that she could explode anytime soon.
Her eyes were bloodshot and filled with rage.
“He shared the proceeds among the slaves and donated the rest?”She asked again to be sure of what he was saying and he nodded.
“That worthless Neanthal!”She stomped her foot angrily to the ground and collapsed on the floor in anger.
Her whole life depends on the Duke properties, She has nothing anymore, Her half brother, Calian ruined her life so much that she could hardly gather the pieces left anymore.
She didn’t have any choice than to ask for help from Azazel and he promised to help her but how could he snitch on her like that?
“Send a message to Calian”She ordered after dallying for a while and the man looked at her in shock immediately.
“Pardon?”
“I said you should send the Bastard a letter as I don’t have any choice left!”She yelled in anger and he nodded before rushing out of the chamber to carry out her orders.