The Arrival - II

"Is that the capital…" said Sebastian in awe.

There stood the fortified tall wall that stretched far long that eyes couldn't see. Behind those walls stood was the capital of the Rublor kingdom, Abros city. Sebastian had never seen such a site before. At best he had seen a big wall near the castle stronghold near his border. Although, the walls in the capital looked pale in comparison.

Just when Ivan started to pull Sebastian's leg.

"Hey, brother! I wanna see too," said Ivan and grabbed onto Sebastian's leg.

Sebastian let out a sigh,

"This is dangerous. You will get to see it, once we reach there."

He went inside the wagon along with Ivan.

Although, Ivan was turned gloom and started attacking Sebastian with the spinach.

Soon the cart reached outside the main city gates and the long journey finally came to an end.

"This is it. I need to make a detour before going to the city." said the driver.

Sebastian got Ivan out of the cart and once again went inside to pick their luggage. Martha held Ivan by the hand and both were looking at the gigantic city walls and huge traffic of carriages entering and leaving the capital.

Sebastian finally got all his luggage and along with a short sword hanged on his hip. He thanked and bid farewell to the driver.

'Finally, here I am in the capital, Patrick. I am here to fulfill our dreams.' he thought to himself as he glanced at city walls.

Sebastian then proceeds towards the gate while carrying the luggage on his backpack and holding Ivan and Martha's hands. The last thing he would want his young siblings to get lost amidst the crowd. The people before getting entry to the capital had to pass through a check post at the gate. There was a queue of people waiting to enter the city and Heller trio joined in as well.

There were a bunch of guards that inquiring people before letting them enter.

Heller siblings were quite excited to see so many people in one place. They had at most had traveled to a nearby town from his village or sometimes near military stronghold at the northern border. Other than that, they hadn't seen so many people in one place.

The line moved slowly and the Heller trio and any minute it could be their chance to enter.

Just when Sebastian noticed the city guards who were wearing full-body metal armor along with a long sword. Seeing them his eyes shone out with amazement. It was the first time he had seen the city guards.

Sebastian was from the northern border village, where it was a mountainous region and the weather was dry and cold. The soldiers in their region near the border opted for flexibility instead of sturdier armaments.

The armor those guards wore were made of thick wool and leather that also provided warmth in the harsh region. He had heard the interior guards wore full suit metal armor but seeing it for the first time, he couldn't help but gawk at those soldiers in awe.

One of the guards noticed Sebastian who was glaring at them.

"Umm, sir." murmured the guard, "I just spotted a suspicious guy glaring at us for a while."

The senior guard lifts his head and glances at this suspicious person who was glaring at the guards. But they didn't make any sudden moments and continued their duty and let the people pass inside the city.

The queue moved steadily and the Heller Trio's turn was coming shortly.

The senior guard whispers something to one of the guards who then head inside the gate. But shortly after the same guard returns but with dozen more guards that followed him to the post.

Now every guard had their eyes on Sebastian.

But Sebastian was completely wonderstruck to see even more soldiers wearing the same armor.

'Wow! Everyone is wearing full body armor. Are they high ranking officials? Where do they get so much iron? Also, these armors are polished so well. This city is so rich, will I get one of those once I become a knight? Do they have every size...' Sebastian was busy in his train of thoughts.

He didn't notice the guards were glaring at him. Despite his subtle personality, Sebastian once again started grinning. Plus with his intimidating face and his bad habit of grinning always stirred quite a trouble.

"Suspect is holding two children hostage." murmured one of the guards to the senior officer, "Also his armed with a smallsword. Probably one of those human trafficking cases."

"I see. We must take action quickly." replied the Senior officer.

"But sir, why would he foolishly enter the city from the front gate?" asked the guard.

"Must have overestimated himself, or he's just plain dumb. Whatever it is, be on guard." replied the other guard.

Suddenly,

"I am tired!" said Ivan, "Please carry me, big brother." Ivan had finally was tired of being crowded.

Although, Sebastian was quite busy admiring the armor and weapons.

"Just walk for a little longer. I am carrying our luggage, so I won't be able to carry you. We'll be in the city soon." he answered while he continued glaring at the guards in amazement.

Ivan started to tear up,

"Carry me, now! I am tired," yelled Ivan as he started to pull Sebastian's clothes.

"Be quiet, Ivan. You are also troubling the others here. We are almost within the city," replied Sebastian.

But irritated Ivan started throwing tantrums. Ivan started pulling Sebastian's clothes but Sebastian just ignored him.

Frustrated Ivan then saw the shortsword hanging on Sebastian's hip. He started to pull the sword from the sheathing.

Finally, Sebastian got furious and moved Ivan's hand away from the sword.

"Stop that Ivan." said angry Sebastian while fixing the swordbelt, "Someone might get hurt..." said Sebastian in a loud tone.

Just when one of the nearby city guards rushed towards Sebastian,

"He reached out for the sword!" yelled the soldier. "Commencing to capture the suspect.". The city guard dashed towards Sebastian at full speed.

Sebastian noticed the approaching city guard, he quickly pushed away Ivan and Martha and grabbed the soldier's wrist. Then he lifted the soldier by the arm and pinned him down the ground with his full might.

Everyone was quite shocked.

Sebastian was quite shocked himself as he himself didn't know what just happen. The actions he took were out of pure reflex. He wasn't aware of what he had done until seeing the guard under his armlock.

"Uh… I… I am so sorry!" apologized Sebastian out in a state of panic.

While on the other hand, the guard was quite scared of his death. He laid motionless after seeing Sebastian's creepy grin that surfaced when he panicked.

Sebastian quickly backed away from him and raised his arm in the air.

"So sorry about that! I thought I was under attack or something. Please forgive me." he said with a creepy grin.

Some of the guards quickly took Ivan and Martha away from Sebastian.

"Hey, where are you taking them?" questioned the alarmed Sebastian.

The senior guard then stepped forward while cornering, Sebastian.

"To a safer place, away from human abductors like you." said the senior guard as he drew his sword.

"Uuhh… abductors?"Sebastian asked in a puzzled manner, "Who me?"