ANASTASIA

XXI

The only thing that matters in a tight situation is the last tie of hope.

--unknown

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“Find her!”

The king’s voice roared by the same fountain where he was told to wait. “Yes, sir!” as the knights dispersed—some teleported while some ran in extremely fast rate, Vesper sat by the fountain, the sound of the water flowing behind him is not doing him any better.

Where could she have been? In the mix of confusion, anxiety, and a hint of worry, he felt like his body is being subjected to questionable pain.

“Your majesty.” Appearing in front of him, Helios’s serious expression showed no fruit of his endeavor. “Maharlika Palace prevents any visit-” his words were interrupted when the fountain’s water suddenly splashed in great pressure, causing for the both of them to be wet.

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