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In a split second, Zasiok avoided Xue and naturally dragged his hostage along with him. The spear hit the ground where Zasiok stood, the impact caused a violent gust, but it wasn't enough to throw Zasiok off his balance.

The attack was futile.

Zasiok became vigilant, no longer looking in Hana's direction.

Xue straightened his body, retrieving his spear as he lifted his head, looking in Zasiok's direction.

Cecil met Xue's eyes, and the expression in his eyes made her breath hitch. Though his stormy grey eyes appeared blank, the oppressive aura around him says otherwise.

Xue is furious.

Cecil swallowed nervously, she felt like the anger was projected towards her.

Is...is the great lord protagonist going to kill me? Or Zasiok? Either way...I can tell that Xue is about to go on a murderous rampage.

Xue was preparing to charge at Zasiok again, and Cecil widened her eyes in horror.

We...we are gonna die--

"Her Majesty has arrived!"

Hana hurried to Xue's side at that moment, wearing a concerned frown as she pressed her petite hand gently on his shoulder.

"Xu-Xue, don't be too hasty, the queen is here..."

Xue paused, but he had no intention to stop.

"None of you are allowed to harm him, not now!" The queen ordered.

The guards made way for her, saluting as she walked past them. Her steps were hasty and she wore a troubled look on her face.

With those words, Xue could only withdraw begrudgingly.

Cecil has never felt more thankful for the queen.

"Zasiok."

"Your Majesty." Zasiok bowed his head.

The guard dressed in the different uniform quickly informed the queen of the situation, and the queen sighed, looking back at Zasiok.

"You want to see Kian?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zasiok answered respectfully, and the queen appeared more troubled.

"I...I can't believe after what happened, you still have the guts to face..." she began to say, her voice trembling with anger. She glanced at Cecil, her face growing conflicted. "...fine, go to Kian, but release her after that."

Zasiok remained silent, and the queen didn't dare drag the situation any longer. She commanded for everyone to follow her, including Xue and Hana. Zasiok remained at the front, knowing the directions to his master's place.

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The servant rushed into the room upon seeing who was at the door, informing Kian, the queen's favoured concubine, immediately. They were quickly allowed entry and two people rushed out from the room into the living room.

The royal concubine's room was situated at one of the highest points in the castle, which Cecil found it odd. She wondered what the author was thinking when designing the kingdom in the first place.

"Yo-Your Majesty, what brought you here today?"

"Kian, Zasiok...wants to speak to you." she said, stepping aside and revealing Zasiok who was still holding Cecil hostage.

Cecil observed Kian, and she could see that the man was slender and gorgeous. His long, blonde hair reaching down to the centre of his back, his emerald beady eyes which were originally delighted grew dim.