Time flew by, and it had been two months since the battle at Mount Drago. Young shoots can be seen sprouting from the devastated grounds of Mount Drago, symbolizing renewal and a new lease of life.
Similarly, Levi had come back from the brink of death and was living a new life.
After a good rest on the secluded island of the Great Family of Eastford, he had fully recovered, and indeed, he could feel his prowess had improved by leaps and bounds.
One day, his hosts came to him and said, “You have fully recovered, and it should be fine for you to leave now, Crown King! Please promise not to reveal to the world about our existence.”
“Yes, you were by yourself and had not received any help from anyone!”
“And you do not have to feel indebted to us. We are only fulfilling a promise to someone. Leave now, and please pretend you have never met us!”
The Great Family of Eastford had always valued their privacy, and thus his hosts pleaded and reminded him multiple times to keep them out of the public’s eye.
At that, Levi could only smile at them resignedly. He was torn as that meant he had to lie to his close allies in Erudia as well. However, he was extremely grateful to his hosts and secretly pledged to himself that he would be there for them should they ever need his help in the future.
To date, Levi had not figured out who was the mysterious person who asked the Great Family of Eastford to help him. His hosts were unforthcoming, despite his several attempts to pry information from them.
A day later, Levi left for Erudia on a boat. When he reached the sea waters of Erudia, he was taken aback by the state of high security that greeted him. The border was guarded by many warriors, as if the country was on war alert.
Levi instantly understood they were defending against possible incursions. As the morale at Erudia was low due to Crown King’s demise and his rumored betrayal, it was highly possible enemies would take advantage of that and mount sneak invasions.
There were strict security checks at the borders, and Levi was not surprised when he saw Minka and Winsor at the checkpoint. At such crucial times, it was only right for the Asura and Enyo to be stationed there.
Soon, the two also caught sight of Levi, and they were startled.
“Levi? I can’t believe it really is you! How dare you still come back, you traitor!” Winsor stomped up to Levi and growled.
“What a shameless traitor! I could kill you!”
“Crown King gave his life for Erudia! What did you do?”
“Don’t you feel ashamed? If I were you, I would have drowned myself in the sea!”
The scolding and insults kept coming at Levi. Everyone was in a terrible mood, still mourning the demise of Crown King, thus, when they saw Levi the traitor, they vented on him.
“I am also very disappointed in you! Both of you went to Keerea, but the difference is Crown King went there as a hero, while you are a detestable traitor!” Minka chided, disappointment written all over her face.
However, she added, “But now that you are back, I am willing to give you a chance and listen to your explanation… Wait a minute! Something is not right! Oh gosh, you have recovered! You actually recovered!”
Minka finally realized Levi was no longer in a wheelchair and was mobile again.
“Recovered?” It took a while for that to sink in, and Winsor stared at Levi with mouth agape.
“That was my reason for going to Keerea! I went there to seek treatment, and now that I have recovered, I am back to serve the country!” Levi said, with a hearty laugh.
He was in a joyous mood, relieved he did not have to keep up the lies with regards to being in the wheelchair and being Crown King. He was finally free and able to do execute his plans.
“You have really recovered?” Winsor and Minka found it hard to believe, and they moved around to survey him thoroughly.
“Yes! Do you still believe I betrayed Erudia? How is it possible I, Levi Garrison, would do that?” he questioned them.
They shook their head. Although he was not as great as Crown King, he was a loyal subject and had done much for the country.
How could such a person betray the country?
It must be the evil plan of Keerea to demoralize Erudia!
Winsor was elated to see Levi had made a full recovery, as he could finally fulfill his wish to fight with Levi again.
