Ruler Of Iron And Flesh

Inian and Burt were back out on the streets of the city.

"You shouldn't have done that Inian. He could've helped lead us to Demarcus!"

"No, he wouldn't. He's a snake who would've run off the first chance he had."

Inian was furiously moving back on the streets. People could sense his hostility and walked out of the way when he came near.

"You are not very discreet right now."

"It doesn't matter, I just killed the crime lord in this city, so when his goons come after us, I'll kill them too."

Burt was following closely behind Inian, and soon a few men in ragged clothes were walking behind them, and they looked like they were walking with a purpose.

"I think that's them Inian."

"keep walking on the road Burt."

Inian turned into an alleyway, but Burt continued walking on the main street.

The men followed Inian into the alleyway, and after a moment, Inian came out, brushing his hands on his pants.

"They've been taken care of."

"You may be safe Inian, but I'm not, we need to get out of here."

"Alright, hang on to me."

Inian sprouted his wings and grabbed onto Burt. He swiftly flew into the air, ignoring the gasps and murmuring below him.

They weren't far from the border to Irigia, so Inian swiftly flew them to Preah in only a couple hours.

"I feel like I almost blacked out there, you've gotten faster!" Burt said as he put his feet on the ground.

Inian retracted his wings, "we need to head back to the castle to give a report."

"I'm right behind you then."

Inian's heart felt like bursting for some reason.

He clutched his c.h.e.s.t as they walked towards the castle.

'Why do I feel so angry? Is this what the first king was talking about?'

Ever since he ascended to the Titan level, his temper has increased while his patience has decreased.

He tightened his fists until the whites of his knuckles showed.

Before going through the sizeable mechanical door of the castle, he took a deep breath to help calm himself down.

He stretched out his hand to open the door and felt something strange.

When he walked into the meeting room, he saw something he never expected to see, Janae was there, talking to Queen Irigia.

"Janae!" Inian shouted and ran to her.

Janae jumped a little when she heard her name being called, "Inian! It...it's good to see you."

Inian ran up to hug her, and she hesitatingly hugged him back. Burt went up and did the same.

"She was found outside the city gates this morning. All she can remember is being held captive, and then she woke up here." Queen Irigia stated matter-of-factly.

Inian voiced his concern, "are you okay, Janae? Did the descendant do anything to you?" He was looking at her from every angle.

"No Inian, I'm fine. The descendant actually treated me rather fairly. It was surprising, to say the least."

"I'm so glad you're okay, Janae!"

"Yeah, me too."

She noticeably continued to shift away from Inian.

Inian's smile turned into a frown, "are you sure you're okay, Janae?"

"Yeah, I'm just a little shaken up. I need some time to myself, thank you for your concern though."

She clutched her arm and walked out of the castle, heading back in the direction of her home.

Inian watched her leave, and his shoulders slumped, "Queen Irigia, what's really going on?"

The Queen looked at Inian up and down, "I'm not a liberty to say. But don't concern yourself with it. For now, just give me a report."

Inian sighed, "We took out the crime lord in Tulum. Apparently, there is a whole chain of crime lords that all answer to a man named Demarcus."

"Well done, I want you to go from city to city Inian. Take out any crime lords you find, and try to figure out who and where this Demarcus is."

Inian nodded and walked out. Burt began to follow when the Queen called out, "I just want Inian to go. Burt, you stay here and give me a more in-depth report."

Burt looked to Inian, and Inian nodded as reassurance. Burt stayed behind to talk to the Queen while Inian went out.

Inian walked to his rented home to find the maid taking care of Dakota. Dakota had grown fifty kilos heavier.

"Welcome back, sir. The house is clean and in order. Also, it's miraculous, but I've never seen a monster or animal grow as fast as this one."

Dakota ran up to Inian and hopped upon him, trying to lick his face.

"Thank you; I'm afraid I have to go back out there. So I'm going to triple your payment if you will stay."

The maid's eyes widened, "of course, sir! It would be an honor."

Inian stayed and played with Dakota for a bit, and then left the rented home.

'No rest for the weary.'

He flew up into the air and decided to go to Segar next. It was somewhere familiar to him, plus, he has a personal vendetta against that place that he needs to settle.