CHAPTER 30

Meanwhile, when Ammon arrived at the shore of Alabama, he saw the Amazonian warriors who were busy guarding the place. He refused to talk to them and was about to board the boat when someone called his name.

"Ammon?"

He turned around and saw Arya who was holding her crossbow and dressed the same as the other Amazonians. She was the one chasing him before, and now their paths have crossed again. She was beyond happy to see him.

"Arya?" said Ammon. Sweat began to appear on his brow as he saw the girl he was avoiding before.

"It has been a very long time since the last time we met. How are you?" Arya inquired, grinning at him. "Do you still recognize me?"

Ammon responded, "I do. You are Arya, right?"

Arya put a smile on her face. "I am so glad to see you again, Ammon."

The Amazonian warriors who were watching knew that Ammon was the warrior she used to be in love with.

"I am great. How about you?"

"Likewise, I am already married to someone and have my own family. But seeing the one I used to be obsessed with brings back memories of the past. However, my feelings for you were gone a long time ago when I met my partner. Can I have a moment with you? Don't worry, I'll make this quick."

Ammon merely nodded in agreement. They went to a nearby dusty, abandoned house where the Amazonian warriors were resting and sat on wobbling chairs while facing each other.

Ammon crossed his arms over his chest. "So, do you spot any enemies?"

"We haven't seen any of them yet."

"By the way, King Abaddon unexpectedly showed himself in the frozen cave stream together with another werewolf."

Arya could not believe what she heard and slightly raised her voice in shock. "That is crazy. How could he elude our perceptive eyes and strong sense of smell?

"Neither any of us feel their presence. The worst part is that none of the three kings were able to attack King Abaddon."

"If King Bartholomeo or any of you weren't able to stop him, that means none of us can defeat him as well."

"From the looks of it, yes. However, there is a chance that they can defeat him once they work together. I haven't seen any of them to their full potential, so it's not right to jump to a conclusion yet."

Arya crossed her arms over her chest. "I heard that Prince Arthur has the Tizona sword, which came from the Celestial world."

"Yes, he possesses the fabled sword, but without sufficient strength, it is meaningless."

"You seem to be harboring a secret resentment against the Prince."

"You're mistaken; I have no animosity or resentment toward him at all; I'm only expressing the facts."

"He is very handsome though, I wonder if he is looking for a lover."

"He told us that as soon as the 40th anniversary of Alabama is over, he will find a woman. By the way, we fought the dark Phoenix again and finally defeated it. The two kings were amazed, except for King Bartholomeo. I don't know why he was treating us like trash though."

"I am not bragging, but he treated us differently. Maybe you have to train really hard if you want to be commended by him."

"We've been training really hard. As a matter of fact, we're even risking our lives fighting those undead creatures he summoned."

"Dark Phoenix is a very tough opponent but we managed to take it down with only a few attacks."

"So that was the reason why he preferred you to guard this place instead of us."

"Do you already have a significant other?"

"As of now, I am still focusing on my mission. Although I already have a significant other and she is waiting for me to return home."

Arya held the hands of Ammon. "I am so happy for you. Just be a good husband to her once you're already married. A happy wife is a happy family."

Suddenly, Mila entered the house and brought some bad news. "We spotted several enemies coming this way. They are either magicians or bandit pirates."

Arya and Ammon got up.

"We have to alert the king," said Ammon. "I will also call my team to back you up!"

Mila smirked and ridiculed Ammon in front of Arya. "No, the Zodiac warriors failed to beat the dark Phoenix. King Bartholomeo despised the weak, so I guess you need to practice more! That Amazonian warrior who used to be in love with you is the second strongest in my team."

Ammon was furious as Mila mocked them. "You dared to insult us again and I am going to make sure you will wish you were never born!"

"I did not mock you in the first place. What you heard from me is a fact. Even the King and his Prince were appalled by you. What a shame."

Arya defended Ammo to Mila. "Stop underestimating them! Zodiac warriors have long served this country with loyalty. Mocking them, especially Ammon, is like insulting me as well. Anyhow, what are other Amazonians doing?"

"The long-range Amazonians are currently attacking the enemies. However, that is not enough to take them down. Let us cooperate on our attacks."

"How about me? I don't like to hide behind a woman's back. I want to fight as well!"

"No, if you try to lay a hand on our enemies, I will not hesitate to report you to the King, Ammon."

"I'm tired anyway so just get rid of them. If they attempt to attack me, that's a different story though."

Mila and Arya went back and Ammon followed them. The Amazonian warriors were busy fighting while Ammon did not move from where he was standing to watch the intense battle between the bandit pirates and the Amazonians.

"It seems that these Amazonians are way stronger than the bandit pirates," mumbled Ammon. "From the looks of it, they have the upper hand in this battle. I guess Mila was not bluffing at all."

Sword-wielding bandits suddenly charge Ammon from behind. He turned around and was about to draw his sword when Arya shot them with her crossbow, thus saving Ammon's life.

"Go ahead and run for your life, Ammon. We will take care of them!" she said. "I look forward to meeting you and your significant other next time."

Ammon smiled at her. "Thank you, Arya." He waved his hand goodbye and let the Amazonian warriors take care of their enemies.