A Fallen Knight-Lost art of Necromancy

Chapter 204: Failed escape -1

"Come on, wake up. We are heading towards the spring temple of heavenly pavilion."

The little bird swiftly opened his eyes.

[What did you say] He slapped Severus' face with his wings.

[Say it again]

"."

"We are going to the spring temple of..."

Slap!

Before Severus could finish what, he was going to say he got slapped by Noworry.

[Why]

[Do you have a death wish? We don't even know whether it exists or not so there is no need to find that it doesn't exist. All the hard work will just go down the drain. Even if we are lucky enough to find some stupid gate, tell me what are the chances that we will be able to cross it?]

[What if there is an invisible barrier that will kill us as soon as we touch it? Or maybe we get killed by some guardian beast. Or maybe fell in some death traps. We never know what we are going to encounter. It's like walking inside a forest on a moonless night.]

[No]

[I can't let you do something stupid] Noworry was vehemently against this idea.

Severus was perplexed when he noticed how flustered Noworry was. Sure, there was something that Noworry was aware of, but he was not showing it.

What could that be?

A hidden treasure?

Severus seriously pondered over it. At last, he only came up with the conclusion that the temple did exist and Noworry knows where it is.

"what are you afraid of?"

"We are still going to die even if we don't go there," Severus joked as he pointed his finger towards the door.

There were people peeping outside his door. Minya had made sure that Severus wouldn't get a single chance to run away.

They were at the hitch.

If Minya didn't want to, then there was no way they could escape. Severus needs to play his cards well to turn this precarious situation into his offer.

He was sure that the news of his dead sister's corpse ruined into bits and pieces would have reached him now. He really didn't want to face Minya like this. 

How hurtful it would be for him to hear that his little sister is no more, in the physical form of course.

Despite being in deep sleep Severus has been racking his brains all night to come up with a strategy.

[There is someone outside] Noworry said.

Severus slyly smiled.

"Of course, there is. They are known as guards."

[.]

[It means we can't escape]

"Yes"

[Then what is your brilliant idea? They won't let us go and we can't escape. This room became a hell hole for us]

"Where there is a will there's a way."

[What do you mean?]

Severus touched his nose as he replied, "Negotiation."

[]

HUH?

[Negotiation?]

[How]

[I think you are overlooking something here. The person who you are talking about negotiation isn't some sane ruler but a mentally sick man, a psychopath. He would be enraged after what you did to his lovely sister's body. You destroyed something which was precious to him more than his life. What are you expected to be the outcome of this negotiation? If you can't see it then let me be the one to open your eyes wide] Noworry hollered.

[The moment he will see you, he will split open your neck, is that what you want?]

Severus knew that whatever Noworry was saying was correct as well as logical. There was no doubt about it but, if they are going to die then why should they die at someone's mercy while cowering. 

The least they should do is to fight.

Fight for survival.

There was no way he was going to accept defeat.

Severus patted No Worries head as he seriously uttered. "Believe me."

[.]

After seeing how serious and resolute Severus was, Noworry sighed. Je knew there was no way Severus would back down. Perhaps No Worries fate is to just follow him and be at his side. After all, his ultimate goal was to serve Hades.

Currently he is serving his son.

[You both are the same. Stubborn as mule] Noworry murmured.

Without wasting any time Noworry hopped on Severus' shoulder.

"Ready"

[More than ever] he replied.

Severus took a deep breath and prepared himself to face his death.

Kathak!

Hitch!

Severus' breath hitched the moment he opened the door. A cold metal blade was resting on his neck, just a millimeter away. Since Severus was a trained swordsman, he could guess the sharpness of the arms only by seeing it, and currently, the sword resting on his neck was a top-grade sword whose blade was sharp enough to cut rock in one swift motion.

He broke in a cold sweat.

To be honest, he expected something to happen, but this was a little too much, even for his imagination.

[AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH]

[The hell]

Noworry was lucky enough that he hopped on the left side as the sword was aimed at the right side of Severus.  Today could be his last day on the earth.

He exhaled loudly.

Severus' heart was thumping loudly in his chest, but he managed to pull a cold faade.

"May I know what is the meaning of this crown prince Minya? Is it some type of special greeting" He mocked.

The person who was holding the sword was none other than Minya himself. Her entire body was shaking with anger and an immense bloodlust could be seen in his eyes. Even his expression was not quite right.

It felt like he became a maniac.

"HAHAHAH"

"Still trying to feign ignorance. Do you think I will let you go if you put up an innocent act" Minya sneered?

Severus knew fully what Minya was talking about however since Minya himself hadn't blown off his cover how come Severus could afford to do it.

"Sorry I don't understand what you are talking about?"

Minya's body started shaking even more and the metal blade almost touched his neck.

"Why?"

"Why did you kill her?"

"This was not how it was supposed to be."