The neighboring prisoner saw the horseman as he was about to flee with Leo
"See you later friend when, we meet someday let''s have a drink or something!" Said the prisoner who fed him anyways my name is Stark what''s your name boy?
"L..Leo.."
"Leo, huh? I won’t forget your name "
The prisoner broke through the castle window and fled
Leo was in shock—he couldn''t believe he was being rescued, clinging to the man''s shoulder.
While The Rebellion against King Richard still Ongoing , The Horseman took the boy to a faraway place—but why Leo himself? On a white horse, they rode through the silent night until the early morning, uncertainty weighing on the boy''s heart. What was going on? What would happen next? Where am i in the first place ?
Both of Them arrived to a forest afar from the Eastern Kingdom
The horseman laid him down in the grass
"Who are you ?" Leo Asked ,though exhausted and shocked his lips trembled, his throat tight—he tried to speak, but only a faint breath escaped.
Only what Leo can see a guy with recruit suit , his face is covered
The Unknown horseman ignored The boy''s question and answered with a question
"I knew what happened, do you want revenge ?" the Unknown Horseman leaned forward as he wanted the answer immediately
A moment elapsed Leo has collapsed ... The boy lost his consciousness , When he was sleeping a flutter of butterflies began to settle on him.
In the next day a plenty of food and water in front of him , Leo didn’t hesitate to tear into the food, his hands shaking as he devoured each bite. Hunger clawed at his stomach, but with every swallow, a storm of emotions raged inside him—gratitude for the meal, yet a simmering anger and frustration that made his jaw clench between bites. The only thing he can do is eating ,His brain still not fully recovered, At that night Leo couldn''t sleep because that day where he lost his Father
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The butterflies was flying around him but he didn''t pay a lot of attention
The next day The Unknown horseman was about to depart , But before that he gave Leo a huge sword, bigger than the boy’s small body. He tried to hold it, but it was too heavy to lift.
"Train , Train , Train and seek revenge " The Unknown horseman insisted , Like he''s guiding the little boy to the right path
But Leo was confused about something
"How does he know so much? That doesn’t make sense '''' Leo caught between confusion and shock
''You''re some stranger. why would I even deserve to be saved?'' He murmured, uncertainty lacing his words
"Don''t bother , boy "" The Unknown horseman placed his hand firmly on his shoulder.
"We will meet someday and have a great duel, But i will not come until you become strong even it takes years .... ""
Or Even a lifetime
".....Just Promise me to become strong"
That man left without saying another word, but his last words had a profound impact on Leo
Leo didn''t respond , he was processing what that horseman saying , after the horseman had left, he shouted but lately ,
"I promise!!!"
Fueled by the desire for revenge, he vowed to find his father’s killer, though the journey ahead was anything but easy