The Dragon Lord System
DLS - 112

After some time, some of King Theovilus' men arrive to move Rio to the palace, where he will be treated.

However, in the meantime, the man disguised as Evelyn had left quickly, leaving Rio alone.

Along with his departure, the illusion magic he used to disguise was also lost, and Rio finally realized the man's identity.

He was a well-known subordinate of a crime organization known as the Nightmare Syndicate, or Nightmare Syndicate.

Nightmare Syndicate is a crime organization known for its dark and ruthless reputation.

It consists of seven members who each have expertise in various criminal fields such as drugs, slavery, robbery, and more.

They have created fear and horror in the kingdom of Arvandor with their cruel and unexpected actions.

Seeing the traces of the Nightmare Syndicate in this event, Rio felt even more depressed.

He knows that the problem is not only to find Evelyn, but also to face

with greater and more evil power.

Rio now has to face off against the Nightmare Syndicate, a crime organization that seems to be hired by nobles to kidnap Evelyn.

The goal was clear: to make Rio stop talking and keep the secret of their non-compliance in the mission towards the Elysian Deathly Forest.

The man who had disguised himself as Evelyn before was an illusion magician named Kernel.

Kernel is famous for his ability to trick people, and he is one of the wanted criminals in the Kingdom of Arvandor.

However, the Kernel is only one of the members of the Nightmare Syndicate, and the organization is known for its members who have a very diverse criminal expertise.

They work in the shadows and are mysterious, leaving many people unaware of their existence. Their dirty and cunning missions are working behind the kingdom.

Rio felt a burning rage within him, and his determination grew stronger to face this evil organization and save Evelyn.

And certainly the evil organization must have worked with the upper class nobles to gain wide access in the kingdom of arvandor, but unfortunately King theovilus did not know about it.

Right now, Rio was sleeping in his bed which was donated and accompanied by King Theovilus' man.

All seemed calm on the surface, but in his heart, Rio felt devastated by the loss of Evelyn, the now-lost wife.

His tears could not be endured anymore, and in the silence of the journey, he lamented inwardly, "Why must this happen to me and what is my fault that I am experiencing this?"

Unable to hold back her emotions, tears slowly flowed from her eyes.

Rio wanted to remain strong, especially in front of the king's men, but the sense of loss and longing for his heavily pregnant wife was so profound.

However, he quickly wiped his tears with his hands, not wanting them to see his vulnerability.

Just then, Rio got up from his bed with unanimous determination. He looked at the men sent by King Theovilus, saying firmly that he would go to the palace alone.

They were all initially hesitant and anxious about the king's anger, but Rio confidently assured them that King Theovilus would not be angry.

After a bit of debate and encouragement from Rio, they finally agreed to give the info to the king and decided to go home.

The space was filled with a silent atmosphere, and Rio immediately left it. He walked in quick steps towards the exit of the room.

In his heart, his determination grew stronger. He felt he could no longer leave his wife in danger.

Arriving outside the room that was in the temple of the artemis god, Rio looked for a priest named Rufus.

Quickly, he opened every room door in the temple, searching and hoping to find clues or information that could help him find Evelyn.

He walked with mixed feelings of heart, feelings of anxiety and anger that continued to flare up in him.

Rio's search within the temple of God Artemis felt futile. Each door he opened revealed only ordinary rooms, empty rooms, and a few quiet prayer rooms.

His worries and frustrations grew as he got closer to the last room.

Rio quickly found his gear, the equipment he used before.

Without hesitation, he began to change his clothes with his old set of equipment.

His armor, shoes, and red robe immediately equipped his body. He fitted his pocket meticulously, ensuring that everything he needed was within his grasp.

Rio inserted his case dagger carefully, but he felt that something was lacking. His sword, a precious weapon made from dragon scales, simply disappeared as he explored the mysterious dungeon in the forest of death.

Rio felt lost, but at the moment he could not waste time lamenting the loss.

Within him, Rio felt confident that the dagger he was holding was enough as his protection.

He stepped out of the now deserted temple, with heavy strides.

As he walked, his gaze was fixed on a large statue of God Artemis that stood firmly in the temple.

His annoyed face looked at the statue, and he involuntarily began to speak, as if the statue could understand all his grievances.

"You call yourself a god?" muttered Rio with a cynical tone, his gaze sharp as defiant.

"If you really are a god, why should I live in this suffering? And if you have such great power, give my wife back to me right now!"

Rio continued his gaze to the statue of God Artemis, as if challenging him to give an answer.

However, right then and there, he felt like a fool talking to a statue without a life.

Rio came out from the temple filled with various considerations and worries.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the city that seemed to have been night, he felt how dark the current state of affairs was.

His anxiety deepens as he contemplates the fate of his wife, Evelyn, who seems to have been kidnapped and detained.

However, Rio's mind was clear: his wife was his top priority.

Everything that was happening around him and the various royal machinations seemed to be secondary at this moment.

He opened the temple of the god Artemis.

His steps darted across the desolate and dark streets, like a shadow gliding through the middle of the night.

In the dark and lonely atmosphere of the night, Rio felt despair and frustration. His beloved wife is in danger, and he feels he does not know the direction to look for her.

After hours of fruitless searching, Rio felt a deep sense of despair and anger growing within him.

With a breath of breath, Rio continued to walk through the dark alleys of Arbandir city.

His mind was filled with anger and resentment towards those bastard nobles who might be involved in the kidnapping of his wife.

Unconcerned by the pain on his bleeding hand from the blow to the wall, Rio felt a strong desire to crush them.

"Damn it! Goddamnit! Goddamnit! Noble bastard I'll kill you all!" rio shouted loudly, the sound of his anger filling the dark hallway.

In his despair and anger, Rio felt that he had found a greater purpose.

He had made the unanimous decision that, having found his wife Evelyn, he would ignore everything that once held him in the kingdom of Arvandor.

No longer caring about king Theovilus, his job, as his right hand man, was all that mattered to Rio was his wife.

In his heart, determination had echoed strongly. He is determined to slaughter the rogue royals responsible for his wife's kidnapping.

He will no longer allow himself to be bound by the hierarchy or the demands of the nobility who have no mercy.

All he had in mind was how to save Evelyn and take her away from this kingdom.

With a steadfast step, Rio continued to stand up again and continued his search.