---- Chapter 426 The Land of Light Pce.


    The golden light of dusk filtered through the grand windows of the pce, illuminating King Adrian''s chambers.


    Despite the serene beauty of the Land of Light, an ominous shadow loomed over Adrian.


    He sat by the long oak table, his head in his hands, the crown on his head feeling heavier than ever.


    His eyes had dark circles under them, an evidence to theck of sleep for days and his grey hair were showing.


    [lis stubble had grown noticeably and he looked to have aged twice in thest one month than he did in thest two decades.


    The world beyond his kingdom was unraveling, and he could feel the frayed edges pulling at his own domain.


    His munchkin.


    ---- His Zariyan.


    His light.


    Had not returned and he feels Jost without her.


    She said she will return in a month.


    Its been two.


    Yet there is no trace of her.


    The fear of her leaving him alone like Sera did, filled him with dread He was able to live without Sera, because he had her living memory.


    He had Zariyan.


    But without Zariyan.


    He will have nothing.


    Zariyan held his life in her palms.


    Just one note, one letter, one scroll telling him she is fine.


    And he will be able to breathe again.


    But until then.


    He cant breathe this air.


    It feels suffocating.


    It feels unfair.


    How can a father not worry about his daughter when he had not lived a day in her absence for twenty seven years Yet now its been too long.


    Two months One of his guards entered, bowing deeply.


    ---- Your Majesty? Have you heard back from Damien? Lord Damien haven''t reverted back your highness.


    Yet just a few minutes ago someone came here.


    He wishes to meet you.


    His name is Scout.


    That''s Damien''s Beta.


    Send him in.


    Adrian paces the room anxiously, waiting and that''s when Scout enters.


    Good evening, Sir.


    Scout bows, his voice trembles as he was scared to break the news.


    Whats it Scout.


    Where is my daughter? Sir Damien found her, your highness.


    And I was assigned with the task to bring her to you.


    But...


    But? Scout avoids Adrians eyes ---- Thad gone to call for a carriage.


    But when 1 returned.


    She was not there.


    Adrian''s palms m on the table.


    What do you mean she was not there! She couldn''t have vanished! There were guards everywhere.


    No one saw her leave.


    I...


    fear.


    You fear what? Adrian''s voice was impatient as Scout gulps to answert.


    She dived into the river of death! What bullshit! My daughter usnt suicidal! Why would she dive into it when she doesn''t even know how to swim- She...


    she wanted to follow Sir Damien and the special seven...


    to thend of darkness...Sir.


    All the rage burning in Adrian''s eyes got evaporated and his legs suddenly turned weak.


    He staggers back.


    Scout rushes to hold him when he shows him his