240 The Knight Gets A Surprise

This was the most subdued version of his father that Erom had ever seen. Usually, he was on his horse, sword in hand and wreaking havoc. But today, he just stood and stared at Erom with no horse, no sword in hand. He just stood and stared at the lad with tired eyes. “What are you doing here now?” Erom asked cautiously. “Where is your sword? Where is your horse?” “I'm tired son. I get tired sometimes too.” “Oh, I'm your son now?” Erom hit back bitterly. “You've never been there for me. You disappeared before I was born. Now you pop into my dreams doing all commando stuff. What exactly do you want from me?” “I am just tired.” The man replied. He looked around. “Say, you don't got anything to eat around here? I thought this was some sort of camp or something.” “There's nothing for you here.” Erom said slowly. “And what the hell have you done with my friends?” He pulled out his sword. “Tell me you old man!” The other man just squatted beside the fire. He did not even look the least