The Duke's Passion

Chapter 832 Change of plans



832 Change of plans

Many things hovered in Heliot's head, trying to understand what was going on inside Zero's head to do such a vile thing. However, he quickly realized there was no point in trying to understand Zero's mind. That man didn't need understanding, but retribution.

"It's alright." Heliot watched Claude croon, offering his hand to the children who nearly got crushed by Heliot's destructive attacks. "I'm not saying you should trust me immediately, but this place is not safe. It's barely holding on."

Claude nodded reassuringly, smiling at the children. The children were still shaking

uncontrollably, clutching each other tightly. They stared at Claude's kind expression before casting each other a look.

Heliot didn't stay long when he saw that the fear in the children's eyes waned. He wasn't a sentimental man who would understand many emotions. But he certainly knew that these children would reach their hands out to Claude; they would die either way whether they take a leap of faith or cower in that corner.

As Heliot stepped outside, he raised a finger and flicked it slightly. That minor gesture was enough to send a message to the cavaliers who stopped to assist him. They nodded at Heliot, shouting to pass the message to stop from advancing.

Heliot's gesture was a sign that there was a change of plans. They might not be able to stop those who went ahead to create a path for the rest of the troop. However, that was an easy fix. Whatever announcement Heliot had, they could just catch up to those in the front line to relay the change of plan.

They might not be sure of the exact reason how and why this darkness existed, but what they were certain of was that they have to get out of there as soon as possible.

When Heliot set his eyes back on Claude, his eyes sharpened.

"If meeting King Stefan and the Divine Bearers is your top priority, then I won't stop you. This land may not be mine and these people weren't the people I pledged to protect. However..." his gaze fell on the children, hiding behind Claude upon Heliot's gaze. "... I am not Quentin. I do not intend to cause more harm to the innocent. You said it yourself, our enemy is Quentin, not these people."

Heliot cast the nearest knight a look, and the latter bowed. The knight jogged toward Claude's side.

"I will ask my men to rescue as many survivors as they can," Heliot continued, making Claude sigh in relief. The latter then gazed down at the children who clutched the hem of his clothes even tighter.

"It's fine!" Claude smiled reassuringly. "They will keep you safe from hereon. Close your eyes until you feel you're safe."

Reluctance shone in the children's eyes, but eventually trusted the big brother who helped them. In the end, the children reluctantly followed the knight after Claude passed the infant to the knight. But before they could leave, Claude planted his hand on the knight's shoulder. Claude leaned closer to the knight and whispered in his ear. "Knock them out. It's best for the both of them."

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