KING GULF
Chapter 21's

Mile spurred his horse quickly. He plans to go somewhere but as he gets informed that if Mew returns to the mansion, he undoes his intentions and immediately turns around. Mile arrived at his mansion. Finally he saw Mew back after last coming with the Gulf.

"Where are you phi?"

"I was just driving around looking for the Gulf. Hows it? What's going on?"

"Phi let's talk" Mew said. Mile simply obeys him and follows Mew from behind.

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The two reached a secret place in the mansion. Mile rarely sees Mew taking him to a secret place known only to the two.

"Phi can you hide this?" Ask Mew.

"What's this?"

"The holy sword belongs to the Gulf. His palace condition was in chaos because he disappeared. Someone entrusted this sword to me" Mile nodded and took the sword, of course with some spells so that the sword could not be found.

"I've been hiding it. So you can tell me what happened. You just sent General Bright here" Mew was silent and he nodded. Mile sat on a sofa while Mew walked around here and there unable to remain silent.

"Gulf lost control after wielding Mick's sword and now I don't know where he is. Too soon for me to catch up to him"

"really? Then... What about the people there?" Mew's steps stopped, he could not hide anything from her.

"Phi I know a hunter's job is to exterminate vampires that hurt humans. But... The Gulf is only controlled, he has no intention of killing them" Mew said without seeing Mile. From Mew's explanation, Mile can understand if there must be a murder committed by the Gulf.

"I understand. You don't have to worry" Mew was quite surprised by Mile's reply. Usually he would not accept any excuse for a vampire. Mew turned to look at Mile.

"Phe... You're..."

"Not to think about it. We're not going to kill him and focus on looking for him" Mile slapped Mew on the shoulder.

"I didn't expect it to be like this. I told him to carry the sword" He continued.

"It's not your fault, phi. I should have prevented him too when it was the sword that had previously wounded him. Moreover, his condition was affected by the curse" Mile looked at Mew.

"How did you know?"

"Of course I heard your talk. I can't just be quiet about her" Mile smiled.

"You like it?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Mew Sayings. Mile smiled a little awkwardly, now there was a sense of worry within him.

"alright then. I also spread some people to other kingdoms to look for him. And also, there's something I want to talk to you about" Mew looked at Mile seriously.

"Boat was in one of the villages affected by the disease, from a distance he accidentally saw some soldiers who brought people forcibly. I think the people who disappeared were kidnapped, not vampires"

"really? If it's the soldiers, isn't the man from the palace telling them to?"

"Yes you're right. I don't know what they brought those people for"

"Today Bright was taken by force by the people of the palace. I'm worried about him, I think he was taken because of this sword. As everyone knew, he who was very close to the Gulf" Mile fell silent.

"Phi what should we do to help him?"

"We can't interfere in their kingdom's problems"

"But phi, what if something happens to Bright?"

"Let him be a strong general, he knows what he has to do. You better investigate about the people who disappeared" Mew sighed, his mind fucked because the Gulf he had not found yet.

"alright. But I still have to find him phi"

"I knew. You better take Boat with you. I'll also help look for him" Mew nodded and left.

Mile stared at the holy sword of the Gulf. He took it to observe the sword up close.

"It's just an ordinary sword, but why does it have the smell of vampires?" Mile left the room with his sword.

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"Phi are you sure it's okay?" Ask Boat. Both are on their way to the palace. Boat looked worried looking at Mew who had just seen him blankly. Both Boat and Mew stopped the horse.

"Boat me..."

"Go away. Meet me around the palace later" Boat said, understanding that Mew wanted to find the Gulf.

"You sure? P'Mile told the two of us to investigate"

"I'm sure. Go phi" Mew smiled happily he was very grateful to his friend. The two also separated.

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Meanwhile in a dark underground prison, there was now a cry of pain from someone.

"Akhh!! Akhhh!!" Bright screamed as the whip several times floated on his body.

"Just tell me where the sword is!!" Sweat poured out on each of his body regarding the wounds that made him endure the pain even more.

"How many times do I have to tell you if I don't know!! Even if I knew, I wouldn't say it!" Speak Bright with his smirk.

"Bas stubborn!! Continue on!"

Plakkk!!

The whip continued, Bright could only endure it.

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Louis went to the prison in secret, of course he was assisted by one of the guards.

"Mr Bright" Call her slow. Bright glanced at the origin of the voice and saw Louis before him.

"This. Put it on your wound and this one's drinking it for pain relief" Louis gave Bright some medicine. He also accepted it.

"Is there no information of noble existence yet?" Louis looked lethargic and just shook his head.

"I can't linger here. I'll be back later if I have any information" Louis left Bright.

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Boat arrived at the palace, he tried to look at the situation before acting further. Boat watched from above the trees while waiting for Mew to return.

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After hours passed, Boat began to look bored, even he had not seen anything suspicious. Someone surprised him, as he suddenly stood beside him.

"Phi you surprised me" said Boat holding his chest.

"Hows it? Did you find any clues?" Mew just shook his head.

"Is it possible that the people from the palace are hiding it?"

"No. They wouldn't be looking if the Gulf were with them. How's yours?"

"No. All I see are a few deliveries that keep coming"

"What shipment?"

"They said it was some groceries from the market" Mew looked speechless. Boat and Mew were just silent to see the situation in the palace full of soldiers on guard.

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Pete re-enters the dark cave, where he sees the unconscious Gulf. He approached her and injected her with something.

"Your Majesty hang on" Pete said before he left.

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Pete meets Apo who is staring at Mick's sealed sword.

"Master can I know how long he'll be there?"

"Until the curse disappears" Pete nodded.

"People close to him right now must be looking for him. Can I tell them?"

"Fuck!!" Call Apo who instantly makes Pete stand up straight.

"Ready sir!"

"You're not satisfied with your punishment?" Apo asked glanced at Pete.

"No sir. Oh yes I still have other business, sir. Excuse me" Pete said in a hurry. He did not want to get into trouble again, especially now that his master's emotions were not good. While walking out Pete occasionally glanced back to see Apo who seemed to be trying to destroy the sword, but continued to fail.

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Boat walked in the woods around the kingdom, looking lonely in that place. But before long he heard someone walking closer, quickly Boat was hiding behind the trees. Boat looked at the two people walking past him.

'They're vampires? How can there be vampires here?' His inner. Boat followed the two secretly and led him to a cave hole. The two vampires entered the cave, while Boat faintly heard the cries of many people. Boat looked around and ventured to enter.

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Meanwhile, Mew is now in the Gulf room passing a secret passage that was once pointed out by the Gulf. He also came out hoping to meet Bright. He walked in every hallway of the palace trying not to make the slightest sound. A large door opened slightly, and the sound of two people talking attracted Mew's attention. He approached her and saw who was inside.

His eyes rounded to see Weir in the room together with a vampire. It is not clear who the vampire is because his face is covered by the hood of his robe. Mew is speechless, not expecting Weir to have any connection with the vampires, and also makes Mew think that the events in the villages are Weir's calling for help from the vampires.

Too far away to listen to the conversation of the two, Mew focused on going around looking for Bright's whereabouts.

In the room that Nick and Weir were occupying right now, the two seemed to be in a contentious mood.

"Master I've deployed all the troops to search for the Gulf king. You can wait for the information" Weir said looking scared.

"I told you you wouldn't be able to find it. Now he was in a place that no human could reach!! Are you stupid?!!" Nick said gripping Weir's jaw.

"Master forgive me. Then what should I do? I'll give you more human blood and your men" No answer from Nick. He was tired of seeing Weir's face. He also released it. Weir knelt in front of him.

"Basic of lowly creatures. Better find the hunter" Nick said before he left.

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A few days passed, Mew and Boat were still monitoring the palace. The condition of the two looks so chaotic because of lack of rest, especially Mew who every day around hoping to find the Gulf, but he never found the slightest trace of it, he said, even the people that Mile sent did not manage to find him as well as the people of the palace.

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Elsewhere First and his friend went into prison. First smiled looking at Bright who already looked extremely weak and also whip wounds all over his body.

"You're not dead yet?" Ask First.

"You are strong. It is not wrong that you were appointed general. I didn't expect to see a Bright general like this" There was no reply from Bright and he just glanced at him lazily.

"I feel sorry to see you. Though you can come out easily if you tell my father about the sword" The friend with him just stared at Bright.

"Hmm why are you still tight-lipped? Are you that loyal even if your master commits a crime?"

"Your king is now a murderer. Everyone wants him removed immediately. I think you're smart enough to choose what's bad and good. If you tell me where the sword is, then you will be appointed general beside my father. You'd better leave the killer" Bright's emotions peaked as he quickly pulled out his hand and pulled First's collar which knocked him out with prison bars. He grimaced because his cheek hit him, a friend beside him wanted to help but he realized that he would not be able to.

"Look! My king is not a murderer!!! But it was your father who rebelled by using all dirty means!! You brat!! Go back to the hostel and don't interfere in adult affairs!!" Firmly Bright released his grip.

"You dare to be rude to me?! Just look at you're gonna get back to having more painful lashes. Let's go" First said resentfully, leaving Bright. But his friend who seemed surprised to see the incident that had just happened was still silent.

"Sir, are you okay?" Bright glanced at the person who was inviting him to speak.