Imperial year 122.AW

"Welcome to channel 1 I'm your host Rachel and tonight we are about to witness the execution of one of the most hideous serial killers in the history, The man dubbed as  PHOBOS but to this day we know of nothing but his alias. The royal family has kept everything confidential regarding this person for reasons unknown, over to joey who's on the site"

" yes Rachel as we speak Phobos's execution will take place in 23 seconds"

It was the loudest silence of 23 seconds as the whole world was waiting for the news of Phobos's death, and thus Phobos died.

Imperial year 132.AW

Northeast part of the the void continent, an unexplored part of the planet GAIA which is prohibited to the general public, only accessible to the royal family and a select few individuals; ln secrecy was built a maze to hold a single person. This was a place which was highly radioactive thus resulting in a barren land, people who were sentenced to death were abandoned here as there was no escape and they would die a painful and gruesome death.

At the entrance of the maze

" hey do you have a smoke it's cold here "

" sir knight you do realize we're on a guard duty so please do not slack off"

" oh fuck right off with your knight shit, we don't even know if we ever go to the capital again, I'm only here because my family could live in peace"

" sir we are in the same boat"

As 2 Knights were having a banter they heard a person with a raspy voice approaching them

" Oi here's ya smoke!!"

" oh sir lindel you're always my saviour "

" now fuck off will ya, I'm not here for some bromance. I've got a news for the squad go and assemble everyone "

"Roger"

Moments later:

As all the guards assembled lindel slowly walked on to a dias this is not a sight to be seen in the void prison as this was the first time since it was built.

" all the assholes of the maze we'll be receiving a guest on the 13th lunar eclipse via the alcubierre drive"

The atmosphere was filled with fear and curiosity as lunar eclipse is the only time the void continent is supposedly less radioactive.

" chief if it's new recruits why are you making such a big deal out of it "

" are you saying the imperial family are going to be the watch dogs of this shit hole, you've got quite the guts how about I cut it into pieces"

The whole maze knight order was shook by the words of commander lindel as there was absolutely no reason they could think of for the imperial family's visit

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At the same time,

        In the kingdom of cúlhan

                  This was a place of peace and prosperity but as time passed the kingdom of cúlhan was on the verge of waging war as the conflict between the eastern nations and the west was reaching it's boiling point thus the imperial family was ready to take drastic measures but there was one variable, the princess of the cúlhan herself Liashur pantazis. Second to none in beauty, intellect and  battle instinct but this 17yr old princess was about to face an ordeal

At the imperial palace:

" long live his majesty!, the preparations for our travel to the maze are almost done

But I fail to comprehend our reason of visit to such a dangerous place "

" at ease general, as you know my daughter will be visiting the east soon "

" yes your majesty I'm fully aware of that, it's the reason of my concern as to why we are leaving her alone at such a crucial time and us going to the maze instead of escorting her"

" as you know my daughter will kill everyone the moment she loses her temper "

" yes your majesty isn't that the reason why we should be more concerned about this matter "

" hahahaha general I'm her father do you think I'll send my daughter to her own grave "

A brief silence that followed was intimidating enough to suffocate everyone as  the emperor continued with a soothing voice

" have you ever heard.. Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future"

" is it a sinner that we're aiming for"

The expression of the King had changed from a wishy king to that of a beast instantly, it was enough to instill fear in everyone that was present

"YES"

On the night of the 13th lunar eclipse:

Time 23:13, everyone at the maze were waiting for the arrival of the king, most of them were afraid as what was the reason behind this visit but one person was excited and curious.. Lindel; the portal from the capital was opened and to everyone's surprise the king arrived without his Army except his general. As soon as he arrived the whole battalion of the maze chanted " LONG LIVE HIS MAJESTY " ..

" at ease soilders I do not seek to draw any attention, as per the general's order you guys are prepared with your machina I hope"

"Machina" a  weapon which can disintegrate a person without leaving a trace, this is a destructive technology that's being secretly developed in the west if ever a war broke out.

Lindel's curiosity couldn't contain anymore and he approached the king 

"  your majesty your visit to this barren land in such a secrecy, may I know the reason behind it "

" commander lindel your tone towards his majesty is very revolting"

But contrary to the general's words the king bust out laughing like a kid watching a clown show

" my boy lindel we'll be going to the 1203 chamber in the maze and you'll be accompaning us"

" it'd be my absolute pleasure but why the 1203 in specific "

" lead the way"

After a hour of walk they had finally reach the chamber but lindel's face was filled with questions as the 1203 chamber was a dark and solitary chamber.. As they opened up the chamber to lindel's surprise there was one man who was malnutritioned and barely alive. The king was the only person to approach this man as everyone else were looking at him either in disgust or shock

" 10 years has it been, phobos"

Just hearing the name Phobos again gave every soilder present shivers down their spine, they might not know  the person in front but not the name that instilled absolute chaos and fear on both the east and west.

The man with  a dry screeching voice slowly approached the king blinding his eyes as a sudden light exposed to him could be fatal to his sight

"  Draca dé cúlhan the king of cúlhan himself should know that Phobos was executed 10 years ago"

"Hoo should I rather address you as leo neit the runic"

Upon hearing that name the man faced towards Draca and only two words would come out of his mouth

"Why and how?"

The king laughed hysterically as he continued the conversation

" I do have another name given by my father —------------------- "

It was only audible to the frail man as none of the soilders could listen, as if there was a barrier in between the king and the soilders.. 

" what is it?"

" yea let's not beat around the bush. In 6 months of time a summit will be held in the east, my daughter will be the representative of the west. By that time I want you to be her shadow; of course I will provide you with gaia ash so that you can have your own weapon.. You'll receive a message at a later date regarding your objective and of course you'll be free not as Phobos but as leo neit. But first let's take you out of this cage shall we "

A brief silence followed after hearing the king.. But then the frail man would state

I have a condition

To be continued