<strong>Side Story 10 – ke has be smaller (10)</strong>
TL: Zimming
When Coby ran away, one of the traffickers tried to catch him, but he tripped and fell.
ke wrapped mana around the man’s leg.
Swordsmanship was difficult because his body was smaller, but he could use magic. Of course, Baekhan’s power interfered with his mana, so it was difficult for him to show his skills as usual, but it was enough to deal with these guys.
When the attack came, they were surprised but managed to escape.
When the young child, who looked easy used magic, they looked surprised.
“What is this? He’s a mage?”
“That little boy uses magic?”
“It’s even more amazing! He has a beautiful face and power!”
“Yes, I thought it would be a little annoying because he’s part of the Imperial family, but we can just sell him to the auction right away without having to negotiate with his parents!”
They’re even working on a ve auction. I guess they’re not just a neighborhood bully.
ke stared at them and prepared for the next spell, and a man appeared from behind holding a girl.
“Ahh!”
“Child, this sister can get hurt badly because of you. So follow us quietly.”
The man smiled slyly with a knife pointed at the girl’s neck.
ke put down his hand.
***
Coby kept running like a horse. It was incredibly fast as a child.
When ke tapped him on the back, he cast a spell on him to run away quickly.
Coby didn’t know the exact reason, but he still felt that ke made him run faster.
He ran in a hurry. The ce that Coby was headed for was not his house, but the royal vi where he met ke.
The vi was on alert knowing ke had disappeared.
“I searched the building, but I can’t see him.”
“Not even in the garden.”
The knights rushed to report to Tenstheon.
Tenstheon closed his eyes tightly. It was his fault. Whatever ke said, he should never leave him alone.
Where did that little kid go?
“Start the search right away.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Tenstheon and the knights went out of the vi, a child’s voice was heard from a distance.
“Here! Help me!”
The child shouted at the Emperor.
Coby felt at a nce that he was ke’s father.
It’s because they look alike, they’re silver hair, red eyes, and somehow mysterious charisma.
Coby tried to run to him.
But the knights rushed to block him. He was a child who ran strangely fast. It was suspicious. Such a child could not approach the Emperor.
“Wait! It’s alright, let him in.”
Tenstheon ordered the knights.
The child looked straight at him and asked for help. He had a hunch that he might know about ke.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
As soon as Coby got away from the knights, he ran in front of Tenstheon.
Edon’s eyes grew bigger as the child approached. He was the child in the fruit shop who kissed ke’s cheek.
“Please save me! My wife was taken away by the bad guys while saving my life!”
“What do you mean a wife?”
Tenstheon was puzzled. Then Edon hurriedly said,
“He’s talking about the Crown Prince.”
“What?”
ke was kidnapped. Tenstheon clenched his fist.
***
Tenstheon and the knights went to the ce where Coby said, but ke had already disappeared.
There were traces of ke’s magic all over ce.
Even though he used magic, he was still kidnapped.
Tenstheon’s face became coldly stiff. Edon and the knights’ facial expressions were also grim.
“Do you remember any of them?”
“There were several people, and a man had a big scar on his face. A long scar on the left eye! The other man had green hair! He was short.”
When asked by Tenstheon, Coby replied calmly, not like his age.
ke was kidnapped trying to save this child. He felt sorry and wanted to cry because he was pathetic, but now saving ke is the most important thing.
When Coby told the criminals’ description, the captain of the guard who came running after hearing the situation shouted,
“Ah!”
“Do you know who it is?”
“Those people used to be in different part of the country. I heard they recently disappeared, but it looks like they’ve moved their base to this side. They’re famous for being evil, they’ll do everything to make money.”
The captain added that they won’t hesitate to kidnap the children.
“ke…”
Tenstheon was even more furious. He might lose ke again like before.
“Use all of the troops to find the Crown Prince.”
As soon as Tenstheon gave the order, a huge explosion sounded nearby.
“No way…”
ke…
***
ke may be caught up.
Tenstheon rushed to the ce where the explosion was heard. It was a building a little far from where houses were concentrated.
Smoke was rising from the explosion inside the building.
The building which appeared to be a prison, was in chaos. People were rushing out of the building and animals were escaping.
It seemed clear who kidnapped ke.
Tenstheon tried to enter the building. Then the knights rushed to block him.
“Your Majesty, it’s dangerous!”
“We’ll save the Crown Prince.”
“Get out of the way.”
Tenstheon’s voice was low. The knights could not speak any more and stepped aside.
Tenstheon ran into the building.
The building was dark and shady. There were many prisons made up of iron bars, and various people, including children, women, and men who appeared to be ethnic minorities, were trapped inside. There were even animals.
But ke was not seen.
‘ke, ke…’
Tenstheon walked into the building looking for ke.
The criminal blocked Tenstheon, but they were no match for him.
Tenstheon asked, breaking the arm of the man stered with tattoos.
“Where’s the kid you guys brought a while ago?”
“O, over there….”
The man pointed to the door at the deepest part of the building. Tenstheon soon ran there.
“Argh!!”
Inside the room, there was an explosion and a scream.
What happened?
Tenstheon’s heart sank, and ke’s voice was heard from inside.
“Ah!”
Tenstheon opened the door in a hurry.
“Ah, really! You’we so annoying!”
“Aagh!”
Tenstheon was surprised by the scene in front of him.
The people were all down, as ke was stomping on their bodies with his feet and getting angry.
“ke!”
It was theplete opposite of the worst situation that came to Tenstheon’s mind. But it was a relief.
Tenstheon was relieved and hugged ke, who was stomping on the people.
“Oh!”
ke was surprised to see Tenstheon appearing suddenly.
“Why awe you hewe?” (Why are you here?)
“What happened? Are you alright? Any injuries?”
“Ah, yes.”
ke nodded his head.
As soon as they were in trouble, they brought another child and threatened ke.
They didn’t hesitate to kidnap a child. ke was sure they weren’t just kidnappers. That’s why he came voluntarily to the main base on purpose.
ke guessed right.
When he came to their hideout, many people were kidnapped and imprisoned.
ke made a protective barrier for each prison. He doesn’t want them to be held hostage.
As soon as he was finished making it, he used magic to beat them up.
But this is a prison that kept people locked up, not a ve market.
So he was interrogating them and asking them when and where the secret ve market was held.
“Ywo don’t have to worry even though my body is like this now.”
When ke spoke indifferently, Tenstheon got angry.
“Why do you say that? How could I not worry!”
ke was surprised.
Tenstheon shouted at him for the first time. But that didn’t surprise him. Tenstheon’s hands which were hugging him were shaking.
He felt just how much Tenstheon was worried about him.
“I’m sowwy.”
ke lowered his head.
Looking at the tired Tenstheon, he couldn’t ask why he was so worried.
“No, it’s alright.”
Tenstheon hugged ke tightly, and someone on the floor grabbed him by the foot.
“Sa, save me. That boy is a monster!”
The ve dealer shouted in terror. He was only a child. But he wiped them out with his small body.
It was something that ordinary people could never do. The ve dealer forgot that he had kidnapped the child and proudly asked for help.
He was incredibly brazen.
“He’s definitely not a human being no…ahh!!!”
The ve dealer was unable to continue his speech. Tenstheon cut off his hand.
“What are you saying?”
“Agh! S, save me…”
“My son is not a monster.”
Tenstheon’s sword pierced his body again.
***
Tenstheon left ke to the knights and ughtered the remaining ve traders.
All those who were kidnapped by them were released as they found out where the secret ve market was held. He also secured a list of people who attended or traded in ve markets.
Tenstheon ordered all those involved to be taken.
After destroying the ce, Tenstheon held ke tightly and went back to the vi.
Upon receiving a message that the Crown Prince had disappeared, not only the guards but also the knights of the surrounding territory were gathered.
When the Emperor returned, they lined up to greet him.
However, in the midst of greeting, the knights’ eyes were fixed on the Crown Prince who was held by Tenstheon.
On the way here, they were already reported that the Crown Prince identally became young while practicing magic. However, there was a huge difference between listening and actually seeing him.
The knights had a hard time holding back the word ‘cute’. They were also surprised.
This is because Tenstheon, the emperor known for his cold and indifferent attitude, hugged his son like a precious treasure.
“Put me down pwease.” (Put me down please.)
ke’s face flushed red.
He can’t believe he’s being held like this in front of everyone.
ke whispered desperately to get off, but Tenstheon gave more strength to his hand.