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They came across very less resistance throughout the way and it was mostly because they hid through the darkness of the dense trees. At the same time, Felis had asked Kaitos to conceal his men with magic. So, the little magic that Kaitos had used, covered all the Nyxers.
The palace gates at the rear were manned by very few soldiers. Felis put his hands up, signaling his men to stop. They all came to a stop a few meters from the gates. Not a single guard could detect them. Felis argued in his mind whether he should fight the guards or use his dark magic. If he fought with the guards, it would garner unnecessary attention. Using dark magic was a better option.
He closed his eyes and called his magic.
"It is not right to use it on innocent souls," Kaitos grated.
Felis snapped open his eyes, hating him for interrupting him. "I don't ask for opinions from anyone. So stay quiet!" he growled.
Kaitos clenched his jaws hard and then became quiet. He looked away, unable to witness what Felis was going to do.
Felis closed his eyes again. His magic swirled in his chest, burning it, heating his skin. It hissed and traveled to his hands. His eyes flickered a red and he hurled the dark tendrils of magic at the soldiers.
The magic obeyed his command. It traveled to the soldiers, curled around their neck and snapped them. The soldiers didn't even know what happened to them and they lay dead on the ground.
Satisfied, Felis used his magic to open the gates and entered the palace. He was sure that this was the beginning of his victory. He asked his men to abandon the horses and go on foot.
"Kaitos," he said as he dismounted his horse. "If you try to break away from me, you know the consequences."
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"Queen Tania!" Flora came running to her, her face etched with panic.
Tania was in her room along with Lerna. They were talking about how they could contribute to the war.
"What is it, Flora?" Tania asked with a frown.
"Nyxers are in the palace. They have attacked us. You must vacate the palace as soon as possible!" she said and started to pack her things with her magic.
"Nyxers?" Tania got up with a jerk. "How? When?"
Lerna was equally panicked. "How did the Nyxers breach the palace?"
"They came from the rear gates!" Flora said. "Please, Queen Tania and Lerna, you both must vacate this place now!"
Tania's wings flared up as anger surged in her chest. "I won't go anywhere! I am going to face those Nyxers." As if on a basic instinct, she felt protective towards the palace and its people. She thought of the Pegasii spirit.
"But-- but-- this is way too dangerous. I heard that the monks are also with the Nyxers. Some guards were found dead in the strangest way. Their necks were snapped at a weird angle! This means the Nyxers and monks are using dark magic."
"The only Nyxer who can use dark magic is my brother, Felis," Lerna said as a shudder passed through her body. Her gaze locked with that of Tania.
Tania was stunned for a moment. But then she narrowed her gaze and said, "Open your mind link with Rigel. Ask him to come to the palace now!"