A Fallen Knight-Lost art of Necromancy

Chapter 129: Useless

"Your majesty we brought that priest here"

The king Mawrqis was seated on his study table while his head was buried in bunch of documents. Well he was a king so work was un-avpidable. He slwoyly lifted his head and examined the intruder. 

Both the guards stiffened whe they were gazed by him. Even Severus was intimidated by him. Altough it wasn't his first time meeting with him still he felt restless. It was as if he can see through him. His anxiety was written all over his face. Well it was good actually. A local priest can't remain calm in face of such pressure.

Marquis flicked his robe as he casually took down his gold rimmed glasses. He gestured his finger and those two burly man left the study. Now it was only Marquis and Severus. 

Severus rejoiced happily. He even did not know when it happened but noworry became an important part of his life.

[Tell me what adventures you had in my absence]

Severus told me everything. He told him about Melanie's family, meeting with Glen and Gui Song.

[I see. I was ever that this girl was twisted but now everything makes sense. It seems like evilness runs in their blood] He commented. 

Severus just shrugged.

[So?]

"So?"

[...]

[Are you going to spend your entire life here in the palace as a prisoner?]

Severus immediately denied it. "Of course, No"

[ So, are you waiting for the blue moon?]

"..."

Severus was now fully satisfied. Since Noworry had the energy to bicker around and make fun then it means he was alright.

"No, I am waiting for an invitation" He grinned like a villain.

[?]

"Don't you think it's a bit strange that the king hadn't called me for interrogation till now? He has his eyes and ears all over the kingdom, so I doubt he is not aware about us. Even Maverick is so calm. This calmness makes me feel jittery. It is not possible that he is not affected by my presence. Given his paranoia, I am sure he would have gone berserk till now, but he is all fine. There must be a reason behind it, and I need to find that reason or else I have a nagging feeling that tables may turn against us"

Noworry too agreed with Severus deduction. King Marquis was a powerful king. It is not easy to pull such a large massacre without facing any consequences and rebellion. This shows how capable he was as a leader. 

[Are we waiting for an invitation from the King?]

Ha!

"Of course. As far as I understand him, he would have gotten the firsthand news about us nuts since he managed to stay quiet even after that then it can only mean two things. Either he doesn't believe us, or he was waiting for me to show myself. I am afraid Noworry. Afraid that I might have given away myself. When you were unconscious, I lost all the sense and did things roughly. Anyone with keen observation skills would spot similarities between my previous self and current self. It would be better if he calls u early for interrogation. Even if everything comes stop light I will not forfeit. I have many questions to ask him out and he ought to give me answers for those"

[Hmmm]

Whatever he said made sense. Noworry was joining links in his mind about the incidents when his concentration was broken by the knock on the door.

Knock Knock.

"Who is there?" Severus questioned grumbly.

A feminine voice etched from outside "Sir it's me Flera. Miss Song has assigned me as your helper till the time you stay in this castle"

"Oh! Flera" Severus remembered who she was and opened the door for her. 

"Do you need anything?"

Flera immediately shook her head. How can she have anything to ask from him? To avoid embarrassment, she swiftly did her work and said what she was supposed to say. "Sir. The king has asked for a meeting with you. Since there is plenty of time left for dinner then he asked you to come and meet him if you are free. Perhaps you too can have a chat overboard games"

"I see. Is it necessary to go?' Severus scrunched his eyebrows in annoyance. If he saw that grumpy man's face before dinner, then he was sure that his appetite would surely be ruined. 

Flera was left speechless.

Severus saw how anxious she became as soon as he asked her, so he stopped his messing. "Alright don't be so anxious about snow. I was just kidding. Now if you do not mind can you please go out so I can change into better clothes. After all I must meet the King and it won't look good if I go like this. Will it?" He abruptly asked her to behave like a cute boy. 

Flera baked more flustered now as she was thoroughly embarrassed. She had never seen such a handsome guy and on top of it, he was even so sweet. She had never heard someone even say the word please in the royal palace. 

Wait!

Maybe I have but it was the original Severus. He was handsome too, but he was just too shy with the opposite sex. He used to even avoid touching women and he only said the word please so we could clear the way for him.

Sigh!

This man is so like him. Charming and filled with sunshine. 

Cough!

Flera was engrossed in her fantasy world when Severus coughed. She immediately realized where she was and was again embarrassed but this time, she immediately fled from the scene. She tripped several times on her way back, but her embarrassment didn't allow her to stop even for once. Like a teenage girl, she giggled all along her way. 

"...."

[....]

Whereas Severus just scratched his head in confusion. He closed the door and asked No worry for advice. "Did I do something? Why was she behaving like a fool?"

[...]

Noworry was left speechless.

My dear disciple, you flirted with a maiden woman and made her blush to an extent that she even forgot to breathe. Are you kidding me? It is best you be unaware about your skill or else you will become extremely smug. 

Noworry just disdained him as he said [ Probably her brains wires got short-circuit because of the loads of the work she gets from that bitch]

;-;

[So, let's get ready. Finally, we are called. All the best.]

Severus stretched his sore limbs as he massaged them softly. "Yea. Do not worry I will manage it. Hope so"

[...]

[What do you mean by hope? Do you want me to come with you?] Noworry asked sincerely. He was really concerned about Severus. Who knows what problems he might face there? Even thinking about this gave a headache to him.

Severus noticed his concerns and he was really touched. "I am not a kid birdie. Believe in me"

Severus went into the bathroom after saying this to change his clothes. When he disappeared inside the bathroom Noworry noticed his clenched fist which was shivering very lightly. It was impossible to notice it unless someone was a keen observer like him. 

And you are trying your best and I know it. How can you not be fair when you are aware that there might be a possibility of knowing something that will change the entire course of your life. I know you fear what if your previous life turned out to be completely meaningless. You are going through an existential crisis as I underwent, but just believe in yourself and everything will fall in place. 

Noworry flew outside the window.

Half an hour later Severus came outside from the bathroom being fully dressed.

;-;

Well, it was just like his usual. He was again in an all-black outfit. He quickly headed through the king's room but as he stepped outside from his room, he saw two bulk soldiers across his room.

He was perplexed when he saw those two soldiers but soon it made sense. Since Severus was a stranger in everyone's eyes then he should not know about the king's room. He was lucky they were standing outside his room or else he would have directly headed towards King's study and that way he would have given himself to King's trick. 

Severus inwardly sighed in relief.

What a cunning bastard!!!

"You two are?" Severus questioned those bulky men.

Those two men sensed no harm from Severus and saw his casual way of talking thus dropping their guard against him. "We are king's personal and we are ordered to fetch you" 

Am I chicken who you are going to fetch for your master? Severus snickered inwardly but maintained the placid smile on the outside. 

"Sure. Please lead the way"

Severus followed the bulky man. They walked in circles for nearly an hour.

I really underestimate that cunning old man. He surely doubts me and that is the reason he is mocking me. Even if I am not real Severus then also, he is mocking me just as his son mike me -by capturing me inside his palace. Damn you father-son pair. I vow to kill you both. Severus was enraged. He was aware about every nook and corner about this palace and this trip made him remember all of his young memories. Surprisingly he remembered most of it. They were all bitter-sweet but in the end, everything was just dark. No matter how many times she smiled, the end outcome was just sadness. Everything was fake. Fake to the core. 

This entire journey to the kings' room was like a trip of his childhood. Severus renaissance several childhood emotions and it made him feel a little sentimental. Maybe this was the real plan. 

How pathetic you are Marquis!

You are now playing mind games with me. I know you want me to become weak and this trip is intentional. You intentionally wanted me to revisit all the places where I spend my time in my previous life so I can be vulnerable, and you can take advantage when I am low. 

Not happening Marquis. I am not the same Severus who you all used to know. I am a changed man now and I will show you all how much I changed today.