Air Elemental returned to the realm of light and told the news to Paladium and Peakrider, both of them were calm when they heard it, after that they dismissed their messenger and talked to each other.
I think it's appropriate that Scarred is going to judge them, said Peakrider.
It is strange that you should say that, replied Paladium, after that he continued, I thought you would go to the earth realm to ask for their heads.
It won't be necessary, although many don't know it, Scarred Llama has a dark side that he usually hides under that peaceful appearance, but deep down he is a being that loves battles and blood as much as I do, he will most likely execute them himself, replied the Winged rider.
Paladium was surprised, but Peakrider told him that there was no need to be surprised because all those who inhabit the Praetorian universe are made for battles. With that said he walked away leaving the young Judge with mixed thoughts in his mind.
Paladium said inside himself, it is true that I am not as old as they are, there are many things I do not know, not only me but those who were with me before Jarlax appeared, I wonder how much they have learned in all this time, maybe I will visit them later. Rambling in thought Paladium watched the horizon with a hope for mercy.
After two days, in the deepest earthen dungeon Selena and the others awaited their sentence, there she, Gloridax and the riders who had been captured, many of them fearful for their lives, while others had already accepted their defeat.
There is nothing to do, said Selena to Gloridax.
This one answered, not much really, I am surprised that I have been healed, this kindness in the enemy kingdom is something I did not expect, however I sense something, maybe we will not get out of this commander.
How healthy are you, I don't think you can fight, at least not at your maximum power.
It is true, I am still weak, that man with thorns is a very hard opponent to defeat, his experience in battle made me think that he is a skilled warrior in combat, honestly we know very little about these kingdoms, maybe they are more powerful than us.
Idiot! exclaimed Selena, it's not possible....
Think about it said the magician, we could not do anything, in the kingdom of light we ended up fleeing and in this one we were completely defeated, we are at their mercy, and there is nothing we can do, just wait for our judgment.
We can still escape said Selena, we just have to wait for an opportunity.
Will you leave them? asked Gloridax, who was referring to all the horsemen who were captured and locked up.
That made the commander lose her spirits and give up her idea.
In the palace Mylor was surprised, Rennyn puzzled, Scarred Llama had resolved to let them go once he interrogated them. This caused a debate between them, but in the end Scarred was the one who had the most authority and his decisions were respected.
How will you let them go? Mylor asked, those warriors came with the purpose of destroying us, do you think my fight with the wizard was friendly? That man tried to kill me along with his friend and the dragon, I don't agree.
I agree with Mylor said Rennyn, although we are known for being a peaceful kingdom we cannot leave justice aside, we have all the power to not let them go.
That is true young men, said Scarred, after that he continued saying: I omit nothing of what has happened, those soldiers do not deserve to die, we received no harm, we neutralized the attack quickly and captured them, letting them go is only an act of mercy, a lesson for them and what is coming next.
I still disagree said Rennyn, letting them go could affect our relations with the other kingdoms, especially Peakrider and his people, they were attacked before us, even one of their servants made it this far in the battle of Mylor.
Each kingdom is independent, Scarred answered, I'm sure they know that, the decisions we make here are ours and don't have to affect the rest, besides the battle spirit of those dragons has been broken, they have already lost all hope, let's give them a chance to live and return to their homes.
You really are hopeless, said Mylor, after that he left in annoyance to the forest, where he used to meditate. Rennyn didn't know what to do, he didn't expect that, but Scarred told him: Come with me to the dungeon, let's see the prisoners.
When they got there, the faces of the captives showed only hopelessness and fear, Rennyn seeing this felt compassion and was a little more serene, his mental fog had cleared, Scarred Llama told him, in times where this cannot be done, there is no choice but to fight, never forget that.
Then he addressed the prisoners, Young warrior come here, and you, who accompany her faithfully, when they approached he told them: Following orders is not always easy, it carries responsibility and consequences, now then, we are a peaceful kingdom, we want peace among all, even with you dragons, your incursion was unexpected but the results were what we want, I want to let you go, all of you, but I need to know more.
Gloridax interrupted, we cannot tell you anything, I am sorry.
Scarred Flame replied, don't worry, this girl will talk, and took her away, Everyone was alarmed at this but an arrow from Rennyn that the Prince shot into the air calmed them down. Then Gloridax asked to be taken to Selena, that he would take responsibility for his deeds, Scarred agreed.
In a separate room Selena and Gloridax conversed with Scarred and the prince, the mystical way in which the Flame got the information out of them was a mystery to Rennyn, he was surprised but after the conversation was over he went and asked him: How did you do it? Scarred Llama smiled and told him, that is one of my secrets, and leaving him alone he left.
The joy of the riders was great, Selena and Gloridax were a little overwhelmed, inside they had felt a terror they had never experienced before, being with Scarred in that room was an experience they would never forget. When they started to leave they saw Mylor sitting where they had fought before, Gloridax approached together with Selena, and when he was in front of him he said: That fight we had, it was fun, let's do it again some other time. After those words they started their retreat.
They were released and their faces were brimming with joy...that was the impression that went through Mylor's mind as he watched them sail across the sky full of stars.
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Air Elemental volvió al reino de luz y conto las nuevas a Paladium y Peakrider, ambos al oírlo estuvieron tranquilos, luego de eso despidieron a su mensajero y conversaron entre ellos.
Que Scarred vaya a juzgarlos me parece adecuado, pronuncio Peakrider
Es raro que digas eso, respondió Paladium, luego de eso prosiguió, pensé que irías al reino de tierra para pedir sus cabezas
No será necesario, aunque muchos no lo saben, Scarred Llama tiene un lado oscuro que suele esconder bajo esa apariencia pacifica, pero en el fondo es un ser que ama las batallas y la sangre tanto como yo, lo más seguro es que los ejecute el mismo, respondió el jinete Alado.
Paladium se sorprendió, pero Peakrider le dijo que no había necesidad de sorprenderse pues todos los que habitan el universo pretoriano están hechos para las batallas. Dicho esto se marchó dejando al joven Juez con pensamientos encontrados en su mente.
Paladium decía dentro de sí, es cierto que no soy tan viejo como ellos, hay muchas cosas que desconozco, no solo yo sino aquellos que estaban conmigo antes que Jarlax apareciera, me pregunto qué tanto habrán aprendido en todo este tiempo, quizás les visite más adelante. Divagando en sus pensamientos Paladium observaba el horizonte con una esperanza de misericordia.
Luego de dos días, en el calabozo de tierra más profundo Selena y los demás esperaban su sentencia, allí estaban ella, Gloridax y los jinetes que habían sido capturados, muchos de ellos temerosos por su vida, mientras que otros ya habían aceptado su derrota.
No hay nada que hacer, dijo Selena a Gloridax
Este respondió, no mucho realmente, me sorprende que me hayan curado, esta amabilidad en el reino enemigo es algo que no me esperaba, sin embargo presiento algo, quizás no salgamos de esta comandante.
¿Qué tan sano te encuentras?, no creo que puedas pelear, por lo menos no a tu máximo poder.
Es cierto, aún estoy débil, ese hombre con espinas es un rival muy duro de vencer, su experiencia en batalla me hizo pensar que es un guerrero diestro en el combate, honestamente sabemos muy poco de estos reinos, quizás sean más poderosos que nosotros.
Idiota! Exclamo Selena, no es posible…
Piénsalo dijo el mago, no pudimos hacer nada, en el reino de luz terminamos huyendo y en este fuimos completamente derrotados, estamos a merced de ellos, y no hay nada que podamos hacer, solo esperar nuestro juicio.
Aun podemos escapar dijo Selena, solo tenemos que esperar una oportunidad
¿Los dejaras a ellos? Pregunto Gloridax, quien se refería todos los jinetes que estaban capturados y encerrados.
Eso hizo que la comandante perdiera sus ánimos y desistiera de su idea.
En el palacio Mylor estaba sorprendido, Rennyn desconcertado, Scarred Llama había resuelto dejarlos ir una vez los interrogase. Esto causo un debate entre ellos, pero al final Scarred era quien tenía mayor autoridad y sus decisiones se respetaban.
Como los dejaras ir? Pregunto Mylor, esos guerreros vinieron con la finalidad de destruirnos, ¿acaso piensas que mi pelea con el mago fue amistosa? Ese hombre intento matarme junto con su amiga y el dragón, no estoy de acuerdo.
Concuerdo con Mylor dijo Rennyn, si bien somos conocidos por ser un reino pacifico no podemos dejar la justicia de lado, tenemos toda la potestad para no dejarlos ir.
Eso es verdad jóvenes, dijo Scarred, luego de eso continuo diciendo: No omito nada de lo que ha sucedido, esos soldados no merecen morir, no recibimos ningún daño, neutralizamos el ataque rápidamente y los capturamos, dejarlos ir es solo un acto de misericordia, una enseñanza para ellos y lo que se viene más adelante.
Sigo sin estar de acuerdo dijo Rennyn, dejarlos ir podría afectar nuestras relaciones con los demás reinos, sobre todo con Peakrider y su gente, ellos fueron atacados antes que nosotros, incluso uno de sus sirvientes llego hasta aquí en la batalla de Mylor.
Cada reino es independiente, respondió Scarred, estoy seguro que ellos lo saben, las decisiones que tomemos acá son nuestras y no tienen por qué afectar al resto, además el espíritu de batalla de esos dragones ha sido roto, ya han perdido toda esperanza, démosle una oportunidad de vivir y retornar a sus hogares.
De verdad no tienes remedio, dijo Mylor, luego de eso se marchó molesto al bosque, donde solía meditar. Rennyn no sabía qué hacer, no se esperaba eso, pero Scarred le dijo: Acompáñame al calabozo, veamos a los prisioneros.
Cuando llegaron allí, el rostro de los cautivos solo mostraba desesperanza y miedo, Rennyn al ver esto sintió compasión y estuvo un poco más sereno, su neblina mental se había aclarado, Scarred Llama le dijo, en momentos donde esto no se pueda hacer, no queda más remedio que luchar, jamás olvides eso.
Luego se dirigió a los prisioneros, Joven guerrera ven acá, y tú, quien la acompaña fielmente, cuando se acercaron les dijo: Seguir ordenes no siempre es fácil, conlleva responsabilidad y consecuencias, ahora bien, somos un reino pacifico, queremos la paz entre todos, incluso con ustedes los dragones, su incursión fue inesperada pero los resultados fueron los que nosotros deseamos, quiero dejarlos ir, a todos, pero requiero saber más.
Gloridax interrumpió, no podemos decirle nada, lo siento
Scarred Llama le respondió, no te preocupes, esta chica hablara, y se la llevo, Todos al ver esto se alarmaron pero una flecha de Rennyn que el Príncipe disparo al aire los calmo. Luego Gloridax pidió que lo llevaran con Selena, que el tomaría responsabilidad de sus hechos, Scarred estuvo de acuerdo.
En un salón aparte Selena y Gloridax conversaron Con Scarred y con el príncipe, la forma mística como la Llama les saco la información fue un misterio para Rennyn, estuvo sorprendido pero luego que termino la conversación fue y le pregunto: ¿Cómo lo hiciste? Scarred Llama sonrió y le dijo, ese es uno de mis secretos, y dejándolo solo se marchó.
La alegría de los jinetes era mucha, Selena y Gloridax estaban un poco abrumados, dentro de sí habían sentido un terror que jamás habían experimentado, estar con Scarred en ese salón fue una experiencia que nunca iban a olvidar. Cuando emprendieron su salida vieron a Mylor sentado donde habían batallado anteriormente, Gloridax se acercó junto con Selena, y al estar frente a él le dijo: Ese combate que tuvimos, fue divertido, hagámoslo una vez más en otra ocasión. Luego de esas palabras emprendieron su retirada.
Fueron libertados y sus rostros rebosaban alegría...esa fue la impresión que pasaba por la mente de Mylor mientras los veía surcar el cielo lleno de estrellas.
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