95 The forgotten lord- Part 2

Katie saw him strap the old box before lifting it up. It seemed like an antique box, old but not rusted. He would be leaving tonight to Valeria as they had spoken so that he could relay the message to Alexander. Seeing Malphus rub his shoulders and neck she wondered if he was tired. Usually he was as quick as a cat but since they entered the south empire that wasn't the case.

At night, Malphus left the house, turning himself to a ghost as he walked seeing both the siblings asleep. It didn't seem like the witches were going to pull anything and therefore he had decided to leave.The night was quiet and deserted, dark and cold. The townsfolk in slumber while his footsteps went unheard on the hard ground.

His hands in his pocket, he walked. Away from the town.