If The Crown Fits (Book 2)

Chapter 42 Contract

Chapter 42

"Let me guess. Don't make any sudden movements so it wouldn't see us?" I whispered to Viex as I looked back at the forest monster that was now slowly making its way towards us.

'Woman, are you nuts!? That is a totem and not a snake! RUN!'

"Rude fox says run!" I told the princes and started running on ahead.

'The other way! Cross the river and head towards the forest!'

I skidded to a stop and ran past the princes to cross the river. "Sorry, guys. Wrong way." My feet splashed through the water and I had to raise Viex just so he wouldn't get splashed with the water as well. I looked back, Custard was safely in Ren's arms.

"Why would we even run? Can't we just knock that guy down?" Nate asked as we all looked back at green king kong knocking down trees just to get to us.

"FOOLS! You guys are powerless in this place!" I yelled at them. Ace was giving me a dangerous glare that I let out a nervous laugh. "I just translated what Viex said."

'Watch where you are going, princess!' Viex warned me. I looked back to the front and tripped on a large log on the ground.

"And this is why I really hate hiking." I grumbled as I whipped dirt and mud off of my face.

'Princess, get up! We still have a long way and the totem is catching up!' Viex yelled. I winced in pain as I forcefully got back on my feet and grabbed Viex. I heard a few grunts behind us and saw that the princes were now facing the totem. Ace had his bow ready, Ren became a wolf, while Nate was flexing his claws and teeth.

'What are they doing!? Are those three idiots?'

"Guys! We have to run!" I yelled at them but they ignored me as they charged at the best. Unfortunately, they all seemed to pass through.

Ace cussed when he shot his third arrow, but nothing seems to hit. "You!" Ace yelled while looking at me. "Get to the nymphs as soon as possible. We'll distract this ugly relative of yours."

"That is not my relative!"

"Are you sure? The resemblance is quite uncanny."

I ignored Ace's words as I looked at Viex. "Is there any way on how I can help them? What can hurt that thing?" I watched and screamed in fear as the totem giant was able to make contact while hitting them. I saw how it grabbed and slammed Nate the ground.

I hope he is okay.

"Answer me." I demanded the fox.

Viex swung his tail back and forth nervously. 'Physical attacks do not work on it. But spiritual attacks can. Spirits such as your familiar can defeat it." I recalled the scene with Fical and the evil spirit. Something similar to this has already happened. While they were fighting with Fical, there was this dark shadow coming out of Fical's back. And it was only Custard who was able to touch it willingly.

I looked around to search for him and found him lying down and hidden between two large boulders, still sleeping. I ran towards him and gently shook him awake. "Buddy? Hey. Our friends are in danger. They need our help." I said. But despite my efforts, Custard was still asleep.

'Don't waste your time on him, princess. He is hurt and his spiritual powers are still recovering. I wonder what could have caused him to go into stasis."

"I-..." I looked back at Viex and then back at Custard. "He healed me when I got stabbed. He says that I almost died and used his healing abilities to cure me."

Viex studied me for a few seconds before his gaze fell on my sleeping familiar. 'Wolf familiar's were always smart and too loyal for their own good. If we were back above ground, he could have died. Thankfully, there is enough energy for him here to absorb.