A Fallen Knight-Lost art of Necromancy

Chapter 217: Visit from old man

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Thud!

Severus lost consciousness and slumped on the ground. Desella was witless scared. It was Vlass who was able to keep calm and helped Severus. 

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Inside a luxurious room

Severus eye lids fluttered open and the first thing he saw was Desella's worried expression.

"Severus" She whispered. She was pretty exhausted, and it was all written over her face, but she was too stubborn for it.

"I am all right. Don't worry" He spoke while he tried to sit down.

"Call Vlass."

"But you should rest" she said worriedly.

"Desella call Vlass" He was serious. Desella had never seen Severus s indifferent towards her. It broke her heart, but she didn't dare disobey him.

"Alright" She exited the room.

Few minutes later, Vlass came inside. 

"Is situation under control?"

"Yes"

"Thanks to Rye and Uze, the ministers are no threat to us. After witnessing everything, the twelve knights pledged loyalty to you as well as Rivera kingdom. You might not know but the influence they all have over the kingdom is deep rooted. Even with Minya gone, we don't need to fear. But I have worries"

Severus keenly detected his troublesome expressions. 

"What?"

"Znye isn't a big kingdom but definitely resourceful. Without anyone to lead, the kingdom might suffer perilous conditions. We might not be able to fully support the Znye and you know it very well"

Severus knew it.

It was just that he was hesitating...

"I see"

"For the time being, each one of should rest as for other matters, let's leave it on those knights." Severus stood up from the bed but was stopped by Vlass.

"Stay put. You don't know panicked everyone became when you fell unconscious"

"I am all right and I have yet things to do" Severus didn't budge. Though he still felt dizzy, but not weak. He knew his body and its limit.

"Desella will be angry"

"Then don't tell her" Severus went inside the washroom, leaving words in air for Vlass.

Vlass sighed.

This punk

Few minutes later, Severus came out all dresses. His silver hairs were now back to being midnight black.

Knock Knock.

He was busy combing his hair when he heard the knock.

"Who is it?"

"It's me" A sweet feminine voice sounded from outside.

"Come inside"

Desella was stunned to see Severus all dressed up. He snapped his fingers in front of her to bring her out from her daze.

"Desella dear, why are you here?"

"Uh." She stuttered.

"An old man said he wants to meet you. We checked his identity and were forced to take him in consideration. He said, he has a very important deal to make with you."

"Just this?" He asked.

"We tried to probe more, but it is of no use. He just won't say"

"Tell me again who this strange old man is?"

"Well, personally I don't know him, but his identification papers tell that he is a butler of a noble family, Kepler's from Reinstle. He said he came here, bearing a secret message from the Wizard king himself from the same kingdom."

"Reinstle Kingdom"

She hummed.

"Interesting"

"You know about that empire?" Her interest was piqued.

HAHAHAH

"It's a mysterious kingdom laced with enemies that aren't human, more like dark creatures. Every senseful man stays away from Reinstle as well as it's bordering nations. They never liked interference."

"So why is he here now?"

"Who knows"

"It's dangerous" Desella rebuked. Now that she knew about Reinstle, she was hesitant and doubtful. From the words of it, it sounds dangerous not to mention there is not much known about it.

Severus chuckled. 

"Believe me when I say, refusing that old man there is more dangerous"

Before she could say anymore, Severus had already exited the room.

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Inside a luxurious garden.

"It's fancy meeting you Morsee" Severus bowed with respect when he saw old man watering the flowers.

The old man didn't turn back and continued watering plants. "You know me"

"Only fools don't know you"

The old man laughed merrily. Turning back, he smiled at Severus. It wasn't a warm smile but cunning.

"Let's have a chat but I don't want anyone either eavesdropping or interfering in our idle chat" he said seriously.

Severus shook his head. "Desella, you heard him. Didn't you?"

"Now please, if you may excuse us" Severus softly requested. 

Desella who was hiding in the shadows frowned, however since Severus had personally made a request, she couldn't refuse him. She angrily left.

"Shall we" Severus offered him some tea which the old man accepted graciously. He didn't say a word for some time, neither did Severus attempt for any conversation. 

A long time passed, only when he finished his tea, did the old man stated speaking.

"This is for you. Arthur Ewans, the lord of Reinstle has asked me to personally deliver this for you" He brought out a white envelope and put it back on the table.

Severus didn't take it but waited for him to say more.

"Severus, your mother was heir of first legion, Sylvia Seres and you father is, well ruler of underworld. And you full name is Severus Seres" The old man said the most classified information about him that was knows to handful of people. 

Evidently, he was shocked but didn't show it on his face.

HAHAHAH.

"No need to be so protective, master Severus. Just the word from you and this old man vows to never speak the same words ever again in his life. Pardon me, but this was a direct order from, his majesty. The words, I earlier said were the direct words from him" he said softly.

"Why are you here?"

"I am afraid, I don't know. I was only ordered to deliver this letter to you and come back as soon as I can. I am afraid, I can no longer enjoy your hospitality. Pardon me" Old man, stood up and left the garden. 

"Let him out respectfully" Severus barked the order after the old man left. He too left in hurry after grabbing the letter to his room.

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"What happened to him?"

"Who knows"

"We shouldn't have let him meet with a that mysterious old man Vlass"

"But you tried and failed. Severus only listens to you, and if you failed then there was no chance even if we tried."

"I know but"

"I know but you stop it."

"How can I stop Vlass? It's been all day since he cooped up inside his room. He just recovered in the morning then was ready to go somewhere but after his meeting with old man, he coped himself in his room"

"I am afraid, all this isn't good for his mental health"

"Well, I am afraid too"

"What to do?"

"What can we do Desella?" Vlass said bitterly.

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Creak

Severus came out of his room.