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Chapter 9 - Revelation

"Why do you expect me to give you that information? asks Rami.

"Because the moment you gave me your real name, despite having a codename for missions, you have already betrayed them or perhaps you never really pledged your loyalty to them." says Khaleed.

"I knew you were a smart one, Mr. Khaleed Amin but you are mistakan in one place. My real name is Roderick Ravenshade and I never gave you my real name before. 'Rami' is the name I use to infiltrate the 'NightHowls'." says Rami.

Khaleed smirks and says,"Then, why do you think I just called you 'Rami', Mr. Ravenshade?"

Rami realises that Khaleed is more intelligent than he thought he is."Don't mention my name in public.Just call me Mr. Rami."

"As you wish." says Khaleed.

"So Mr. Rami, for whom do you work?" asks Dr. Hudson.

Nathan whispers to Taz,"He didn't call him kid."

Taz whispers to Nathan,"Yeah, because it seems like Mr. Rami is as old as Dr. Hudson."

"Members of the Midnight Detective Agency and members of 'The Apostles', I hope you have heard about the Arthorne kingdom's 'Celestial Knights'?" asks Rami.

"Yeah! They are the seven highest ranking knights in the kingdom and all of them are secretly bracelet users only known to the government and The Apostles because the bracelet powers are hidden from the common people." answers Robert.

"Yeah! On the surface there are only seven members. But, there is an eighth member, the secret member who works in the shadows, the one who is better referred to as 'The Ghost of the Capital'." says Rami.

"And that man is you." says Khaleed.

"Precisely and by now you have already guessed that I am no fool to simply reveal my identity." says Rami.

"Yes, your identity is only known to the government. You are the kind of person who likes to work alone. But this time, you'NightHowls' and annihilate them along with their leader." says Rami.

"Who is their leader?" asks Khaleed.

"The only information I have that his name is Citrus. I have only seen him once. I do not know about his bracelet power but what I have heard he is very powerful. As a matter of fact, his two most trusted companions refer to him as God." replies Rami.

"Hmmm! God… and so where are they? asks Khaleed.

"At the Eldoria Castle." answers Rami.

Everyone is shocked by the information — except one.

"I knew that. It was simple. Eldoria Castle was once part of the empire which existed before the Battle of Haber. The empire back then consisted of the present kingdoms of Arthorne, Gerance and Norer. The first 500 bracelet users met in the Eldoria castle for the last time before they lure the evil sorcerer near its vicinity. Their battle was earth-shattering and in the process two mountains got destroyed. In the end, the evil sorcerer whose name has been removed from the history books for his evil deeds was defeated and killed. The castle sustained major damages, so it was abandoned. Now, only the ruins of what was once the pride of the entire empire remains. Nobody goes there, so it is a great hideout for the likes of 'NightHowls'." explains Khaleed.

"Indeed. So ho…" Before Rai can complete his sentence, Dr. Hudson interrupts him.

"Mr. Rami and kids, now you must all rest. We will discuss it tomorrow morning." says Dr. Hudson.

"I agree with Dr. Hudson." says Khaleed.

Hunter, whose real name Rami reveals to be Orion is unfrozen and tied up. Then they all sleep and continue their journey the next day. They continue their discussion from last night.

"So how many members of the 'NightHowls' are there?" asks Robert.

"There are more than 50 members. All of them are bracelet users but the majority of them are unskilled." answers Rami.

"And we are only eight. How are we gonna fight them?" asks Dr. Hudson.

"Well Arkus and his division members are on the way. I have already called them and asked them to meet near the Eldoria Castle." says Robert.

"Still we are outnumbered." says Nathan.

"Exactly." adds Taz.

"You are underestimating the power ol Division Commanders and Vice Commanders".says Darin.

"Yeah! It's true. We will win if we strategically attack them." says Khaleed.

"But still their leader is someone whom they refer to as God." says Nathan.

"Oh! Nathan, that's obviously an exaggeration so that he can have total control over the organisation. Also, Arkus is coming, and if someone refers to him as God, I will not be surprised at all." explains Khaleed.

"I wanna discuss about another matter. Who is Sarah? And from where did she get her bracelet?"asks Rami."Zafer, one of Citrus most trusted companions, had ordered me and Faris to get it from her, as according to him with its powers they can dominate the world without any trouble. But you defeated us and we had to get away."

"Let me answer your question. 4 days ago, we were investigating a case relating to the disappearance of a member of 'The Apostles'. He was the vice-commander of the 6th Division and our friend. After investigating, we came to a conclusion that he was kidnapped by the 'NightHowls'. At the stroke of midnight, 12th Henarch, while I was going to the base, I saw Sarah running and decided to help her. I called at the base for help as the rest of the team had already reached the base as they departed before me. After defeating you and Faris, while we were going to the base, Sarah told us that she is originally from the kingdom of Isalon and had come to Eltos to study in Delinburgh University and that she got her bracelet of unique powers in a wooden box in their house." explains Khaleed.

"That mean she comes from a family of bracelet users?" asks Robert.

"Not just any family. She is the descendant of the 'Skyler family'." reveals Kaleed.

Everyone is shocked after hearing Sarah's bloodline.

"What Khaleed? Really?" asks a curious Robert.

"Yes. Sarah's father told her that the bracelet is of her great great grandmother's, who is none other than Scarlett Skylar." explains Khaleed.

"The sister of Simon Skyler, the legendary hero, who saved the world from the 'Silver Knight'?

Sarah herself is shocked as she doesn't know anything about her descendants.

"You don't have to be so shocked Ms. Buckins. The main Skyler bloodline ended long when Sean Skyler died. The common people don't know anything about these heroes. Only 'The Apostles' knows about them and their detailed account is preserved in the library of 'The Apostles Headquarters'." explains Khaleed.

"Ms. Buckins, I am pleased to meet you." says Robert.

"You don't have to be so formal, Mr. Mark." says Sarah.

"Perhaps you may not know this Ms. Buckins but the Skylers and the Marks have been family friends for generations. So, Robert is pleased to meet you." explains Khaleed.

"Oh! So that's the reason." says Sarah, after processing all the information about her bloodline.

"Yeah!" exclaims Robert, proud of his family lineage.

"Mr. Rami and kids shall we now discuss about our plan?" asks Dr. Hudson politely.

"Yeah!" replies Rami.

Rami told them about the castle's interior structure and how they should attack. After many discussions, they agree to a plan. By nightfall, they have reached Eldoria castle and stay hidden behind a large boulder. They have left the horse-carriage downhill along with the captives — Lyra & Orion. They are waiting for Arkus to arrive.

"Shouldn't we have killed them?" asks Rami.

"They are harmless. After all this is over, we will hand them over to 'The Apostles'." answers Khaleed.

"Look! Look! There is an unknown flag flying over the tower." says Darin, pointing at the flag.

"That's the flag of the 'NightHowls'. It's their symbol." explains Rami.

"When will this kid, Arkus come?" asks Dr. Hudson.

Then, from a distance, they hear the howling of wolves. As the howling becomes clearer and clearer, they can see a pack of wolves coming towards them. On the backs of those wolves sit three humans. No, no ordinary humans can tame these beasts and it becomes clear when they see that the person, who is leading the pack of wolves, is none other than Arkus Draven. Tonight, the 15th of Henarch, the battle will take place — a clash that will shape their destiny.

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