Rejected By My Mate novel Chapter 60

Azrael's POV

As I flutter my eyes open, I’m almost blinded by a light. I blink my eyes multiple times, trying to adjust my sight. A heavenly fresh flower scent filled my nostrils and I felt so comfy. It’s like I am lying on the most comfortable, softest mattress ever. As I looked at my surroundings, I noticed a lot of flowers and it smelled so great. I got up and felt the warm breeze on my skin. The flowers were dancing with the wind. It became lively when I touched it and grew bigger.

Wait—what place is this? And where’s my car? My heart raced as soon as I took in the unfamiliar place. This place is like a paradise and the air I breathe is different and it’s so nice in my lungs. I haven’t felt so nice like this.

“Hey! Young man! What are you doing in there?” someone yelled behind me and when I turned to look at my back, a man wearing a green cloak was walking towards me. He stopped in front of me with a questioning look and took off his hood. “Mister, may I know where I am?” I asked and looked at his face. He looks like in his forties. He stared at me and snapped his fingers.

“Aha! You are not from this world. Your clothing is different and I smell werewolf blood in you. Powerful and dangerous. How did you get in here? And in the middle of my farm? Hmm, interesting.” he said and put his hand on his chin while thinking.

“What do you mean, not from this world? I’m confused, Mister. Can you enlighten me?” I asked while my forehead creased. His clothing differs from mine. He looked like a character in a fantasy movie, who always had weapons with him, like always going to a battle.

He nodded and said, “Oh well, come with me and I’ll tell you where you are now. I know you do not know where you are.”

I nodded and observed him glancing at the flowers. “My flowers grow beautifully and I guess it all thanks to you,” he said while smiling. Huh? What is he talking about? “Follow me.” he added and turned around. I followed him while looking at the surroundings. How did I get in here? I don’t know, but I feel nervous. All I remember was the blinding light appeared out of nowhere when I’m driving. I’m sure I didn’t hit another car. What is this place? It really looked unfamiliar. It’s strange, but I feel like I belong here. What is this feeling?

“Do you feel like you belong here?” the man asked, and I gasped. My eyes widened a bit. Did he read my mind? “I didn’t read your mind, it’s just too obvious.” he added and chuckled.

“Yes, and I don’t know why.” I replied, shrugging my shoulders.

At the distance, I saw a vast mansion, but we are still far away. Is that the man’s house? The man stopped walking in front of a horse and got on the back of the horse. He ushered me to get on behind his back. After I settled myself, he maneuvered the horse.

“Oh, I see. What’s your name, young man?” he asked.

“I’m Azrael Shepherd.” I replied.

“Shepherd? Hmm, your name sounds quite familiar. By the way, I’m Leon Kostas.” he said. Kostas? I think I heard it before.

“Leon, can you tell me about this place?” I asked.

He cleared his throat and said, “Of course. You are in the northern part of Magic Realm. This is my farm called Kostas Villa.” I hummed and my eyes widened as the familiar name rewind in my mind. “What? Magic Realm?” I blurted out in surprise.

“Yes, you sound so surprised.” he said. I couldn’t help but look at my surroundings in awe. I couldn’t imagine I found myself in Magic Realm. This is a dream come true.

“I grew up with my mom telling me about the magic realm.” I said while my memories about my mother flashing in my head and it keeps rewinding, especially with the scene about the magic realm.

“Oh, I see. But how did you get here on my farm? In fact, Magic Realm is hidden from outsiders and only a few know where the portal is. But this farm is protected, that’s why it surprises me to see you standing there a while ago.” he said quizzically.

I sighed and said, “I don’t know how I got here. All I remember was a blinding light appeared out of nowhere.”

“A blinding light?” he put his hand on his chin and snapped his fingers. “You must have encountered the light portal.”

“Light portal? There’s such a thing?” I let out while he hummed.

“Yes, a light portal only appeared when an angel was trying to look for something.” he turned to me with a questioning look. “Are you an angel?”

“Yes.” I replied as I nodded.

“Oh, I see. You’re a half angel-half werewolf. Which means a hybrid being. I want to know more about you, young man.” he uttered.

“Leon, can you help me find my grandparents?” I said. Maybe he could help me.

“Your grandparents? Sure. Tell me their name, I might know them.” he said, and hope filled my heart.

I hummed. “I don’t remember their names, but I know my mother’s surname. It could help.”

“Hmm, well, let me hear it.” I nodded.

“It’s Ballentine.”

“Ballentine?” he gasped. And stopped the horse, then looked at me, puzzled. I waited for him to talk. Looks like he knew my grandparents. That’s for sure. “I know them. Ballentine Family is quite popular in the entire Magic Realm.” he said and wore a serious face.

“Really?” I said, without hiding my excitement. He went silent and let the horse walk again. The mansion is now at a distance. Leon cleared his throat and said, “I’ll take you to the Ballentine Family, but it will take days or a month to get an appointment. It depends if your request will get noticed. And we will travel for 15 days going to Southern Magic Realm.” That long? Was it too far away from here? Well, he says we are in the north so it must be very far away. Can’t we use portals, though?

“My grandparents are in the Southern Magic realm? That takes too long to travel. Can’t we use a portal?”

“We can't use a portal because it's prohibited unless it's an emergency, so we definitely can’t skip routes. Magic Realm has rules you need to follow. We will use the passenger train going there. It’s the only vehicle allowed in the magic realm.” he explained while I just listened. This isn’t what I pictured out the Magic Realm would be.

“Oh, I understand. Well, a train much better than nothing at all. Thank you, Leon.” I said. We were already in front of the mansion, and we jumped down from the horse.

“Don’t thank me yet. But my help is not for free. I might ask you something in return.” he said while leading me inside the mansion. I followed him while scanning the entire place.

“I’ll do everything you will ask, Leon. Just help me.” I said, and he hummed.

He grinned, “Well, my favor is just simple and I will ask for it afterward. But Azrael… going to Southern Magic Realm will be difficult.” he said in a serious tone.

“Why?” I asked, and we stopped walking.

“Because the Demon Clan led by the Demon Lord and Goblin Lord have entered the magic realm. They’re attacking villages near the Southern Magic Realm. Before reaching Southern Magic Realm, we might encounter them and we have no choice but to fight them.” Leon explained.

“Demon Lord and Goblin Lord?” I blurted out. I didn’t know there’s Demon Lord beside the Demon King. Who is the Demon Lord? Why haven’t we heard about him? Could it be because he is here in Magic Realm?

“Yes.” he answered while nodding his head. Our talk got interrupted when a girl was running towards us.

“Master! Master!”

“Crusette, what’s wrong?” Leon asked. The girl was smiling while her eyes twinkled in excitement.

“Master, the sextuplet will go down here in Magic Realm next month! That would be 15 days from now!” the girl uttered and squealed. Sextuplet?

“The sextuplet? It’s been a long time since we haven’t heard from them. Where do you get the news?” Leon asked skeptically.

“From Senior Kaden! He saw in his vision that the sextuplet are going down next month to find their other half and will help exterminate the demons and goblins in the magic realm.” the girl replied. I wonder who they are talking about. As far as I know, a sextuplet is a group of six offspring born at one birth. Wow, that’s amazing.

“Are you sure?” Leon asked for confirmation.