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Arthur came back to the palace with his side and soldiers by his side. As he entered, he saw Maximillian and Louis standing in front of him.

"Arthur!" Maximillian ran towards Arthur and hugged him. Arthur was shocked, but he patted Maximillian's back anyways.

"Where were you? We were worried sick!" Maximillian said. It was evident from his face that he was worried.

"We went to the Krypts tribe brother. We destroyed all their weapons, and killed most of their soldiers." Arthur said as he was still catching his breath.

"Thank god." Maximillian gave a sigh of relief.
"But-" Arthur stopped.
"Why don't we go inside and talk privately, what do you say?"
Maximillian nodded.

"You come as well, Louis." Arthur said seriously.
"Right." Louis was shocked to see Arthur's serious face. He had a feeling that something wasn't right.
The three walked inside.

  "Benicio." Bartley asked from behind him.
"Did something happen? Why does Prince Arthur look so-" Benicio cut him off and responded.
"No. Nothing is alright." Benicio said before shifting his head towards the grand palace.

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Arthur, Maximillian and Louis were standing around a wooden table, with the same map in front of them.

"Tell us Arthur. What happened?" Maximillian asked.

Arthur looked at him, and then stared at Louis, making Louis nervous.
There was something about Arthur's gaze that pierced through Louis' soul.

"We have a traitor amongst us." Arthur declared.
Maximillian and Louis gasped in shock.

"He was a traitor all along. We were just to blind to see it." Arthur said in anger and rage, as he clenched his fist.

"Who is this traitor?" Maximillian asked.

"Louis. Remember the day, when we were ambushed? The day when Maximillian held a feast for us?" Arthur asked Louis.
Louis remembered the scene.



Maximillian cleared his throat and the room fell into a comfortable silence.  All the Princes had their smiles on from the earlier incident.
“I wanted to say that I am glad that you both are here. Ever since mother’s death and also a few disputes.”
Maximillian stopped and looked at Arthur who smiled widely.
“We haven’t been able to talk much.” Maximillian continued.
Louis was shedding fake tears as Arthur was listening to his brother attentively, as if he was searching for something in his eyes.



"Yes..." Louis replied.
"Was Fergus with you then?" Arthur asked.
"Why are you including Ferg-" Louis asked, but was interrupted.
"Just answer it!" Arthur yelled a bit.

Louis remembered another scene.



"Fergus..." Louis whispered while hiding under the table.
"Yes sir?" Fergus whispered back, as his eyes were only focused on the door.

"Are they gone?" Louis said. But he got no response.
"Fergus? Fergus!" Louis looked behind and saw a pair of black boots. Louis crawled out of the table and saw Maximillian standing right in front of him.




"N-no he wasn't." Louis answered.
"Well he was with me, half of the time. But, when Maximillian came, he seemed to have dissapeared into thin air." Louis responded with confusion.

"Are you saying-" Maximillian asked.
"I saw him, when we were ambushing their tribe." Arthur declared.

There was a complete silence.
"No...it couldn't be. Fergus...." Louis murmured softly in his mouth.

"And why are you shocked?" Arthur suddenly asked Louis. Louis was shocked from his sudden change in attitude.

"Because-" Louis was cut off.
"Were you that blind to see what your aide was up to, Louis!" Arthur yelled. The whole room was silent.
"It isn't my fault he became a traito-" Louis tried to defend himself, but in vain.
"You've not only put your own kingdom in danger, but ours as well! If that bastard opens his mouth to say the secrets about our kingdom, then Louis, you will pay!"

Louis gulped hard and looked down.
Arthur walked towards Louis in slow steps.

"If such a thing happens Louis, nobody can save you from my wrath. Keep this in mind." Arthur growled and exited the room in big steps.

Maximillian knew that it was best if he doesn't interfere. He followed Arthur outside as well, leaving Louis in the room to gather all his thoughts.

Louis slumped back on a chair and held his head.

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