THE LION'S ATTACK
ZARYA'S POV
"No shifting of wolves! Fight with your only strength!" Seo Blood Drop reminded us.
I held Khal's hand. I was afraid that we might not come to finish together.
"Man to the left and woman to the right direction. Now!" Seo Blood Drop shouted with full authority.
My face was filled with worry for Khal. No one could protect him on the left side. I gazed at the woods, the higher trees were so many, growing healthy as their branches were scattered, leaves were yellow-green wide and wonderful. Some were having dried leaves band fruits.
"Leave all your things."
My eyeballs moved at the side when Seo commanded again. Is he insane? What should we use when we have no bags?
"Gather as many fruits as you can. That will serve as your food for this long dangerous travel." He ordered for the third time.
I brought down my bag and one thing I did badly. I grabbed the knife and placed it on my right thigh. I should secure my safety.
The forest called Dangerous Woods, I heard the lions, leopards, tigers, foxes, and other wild animals were scattered. Those were the enemies of the wolves.
Is this level 2?
"Zarya…"
My eyes widened when someone stood next to me. "Matilda? What are you doing here?"
"Join the Battle of the Next Beta." She smirked. "Bored of my life."
"Are you serious? You are a royal. You don't have to be a beta."
"Training is training. This experience will be great." Matilda seemed excited to play the game. I had not seen you here a while ago. Possibly I was busy observing Seo Blood Drop which was why I did not recognize her.
"I heard that you have a super hot brother. Can I meet him? I haven't seen him at the Elemental Kingdom, therefore, I followed him here." She looked around, tiptoed, and examined the environment.
"Did you pass level 1?" My forehead was furrowed. Everyone should go with level 1. This game was not a joke, Seo could execute her by just saying 'eliminated.' He had amazing power.
"Naturally." She flipped her curly white hair. She looked so beautiful no matter what she did. "I didn't want to die early. Wanna see your brother."
I shook my head as I rolled my eyes. "We're in a battle, not in a loving session."
"Don't you like me to be your sister?"
"Not that."
"Be attentive!" Seo Blood Drop's voice was heard again. I gasped plenty of air and let it out. My chest was drumming in nervousness as I stepped forward. The dark color of the interior part of the woods was revealed. I was panting heavily with every move I made. I lessened the crackling of leaves to be heard. It would wake whatever animals were in here. I gazed side by side, there was a little wave of air here. The tree canopy served as the roof of the forest, the reason why a little sunlight could enter. I let out an air. I realized I was holding my breath in my lungs.
"Don't think the game seriously. Enjoy一"
"Shh."I halt Matilda's lines when I heard something at the back of the trees. Perhaps, it was a tiger. Some of them were possessive of their place.
Hali's voice came out in my head. "Never comfort yourself anywhere. The enemies can be at your front, back, left or right. Who knows?" He pointed at my both ear. "Seeing is essential. Listening is vital."
Hali was correct. How would I know if I did not listen?
"Ahhh!" Everyone stopped backward as one of the men shouted in pain while the big lion bit his shoulder. It had a compact body, yellow to golden brown color of fur, and sharp teeth.
I was about to move forward to help him, but Seo Blood Drop lifted his palm, gesturing to us to stop. "A second before helping him."
He was so ruthless! What should we do? Watching him while the lion was ripping his body into small pieces?
"Ahh! Help me, please!" The lion was deepening his deadly sharp fang on his shoulder, dragging him away.
"Lion is just doing his defense mechanism. It sees us as an enemy. So in this case, what should we do?" Seo gazed at his spear. I guessed that he would beat the lion on his own. The shiver crawled through my spine when he threw it to Khal. The heaviness of my chest could field.
No Way. He doesn't know how to use that.
"Who's that man? He is so hot." Matilda whispered to my ear as the thrill filled her.
I guess her stomach had butterflies due to my brother's handsomeness. That was what I felt when I saw him. Well, everyone would fall for his charismatic nice looking features.
I grabbed another bunch of air when I viewed Khal holding the spear.
"Point at the lion, Son of the Great Beta." Seo created a small smirk on his lips, teasing my brother. They need to hurry. The lion was getting wilder. I felt bad for the man.
"Son of the Great Beta? He's… your brother?"
My ear was annoyed with Matilda's mouth. If only she was not my friend, I would probably punch her.
"Khal?" She continued talking.
To avoid her, I walked in front of the people. My feet were stuck on the ground when Khal flew the spear directly at the lion. It did not hit the animal, just enough to scare it, and ran faster.
"Like what you said… that's the defense mechanism of an animal. They shouldn't be hurt." Khal walked towards the man and lifted him on his shoulder.
"He's so cool." I was not aware that Matilda was here. She followed me.
I saw the surprise Seo Blood Drop faced. I guess he was concluding in his mind that he would kill the lion; the opposite happened.
I gazed up at the canopy area of the tree. Birds were singing in happiness. It relaxed my system. I stepped to the side, being with the women.
"She's King Water's whore."
"I saw her going into his room."
"Whoever goes inside his chamber, he fucked."
"Pretty sure, she's one of those."
I heard the conversation of the ladies about me. I would not fight back, what they told me was true. I would not deny that. However, why were they saying that whoever came in his room… he fucked? What was new about him? He was a playboy before I met him until now, probably.
"Hi, Ladies." I could not believe that Matilda would take a little attention to the women talking about me.
"She's Matilda of the White Drifter." They conversed as if she was not in front of her. "The bastard."
"Yeah, I am a bastard. I didn't hide it. Actually, I'm so proud of it." She moved near to them and told them in a low voice. "I became one of Hali's whores. You envy me. His cock is long, huge, and mouthwatering."
I coughed in embarrassment. I felt so shy about what she said. I was one of those women who brought in his bed, not just in bed, in the kitchen, sink, or bathroom-my cheek heated when I remembered those days.
Why am I such a bitch for doing what he wanted? At the end of the day, we will not be for each other. The ache has written on my chest. It did not matter at all. Once the issue of Colden's symbol was fixed, I would marry him as soon as possible.
What will be my future for him? I hope gentle than how King Water treats me.