Chapter 147. Hiding

Arthur quickly stood behind Bella and followed the little girl.

**Knock, knock, knock**

Ludwig stood up and opened the door. Hanz, Bruno, and Stefan arrived with their respective partners.

"Lud, we received information that Arthur's enemies' troops are heading here. They might conduct a search to find Arthur within an hour or two," Hanz reported.

"It would be best to take Elle and Bella with them to my house. Let us stay here to keep watch," Bruno suggested.

"I agree," Stefan and Hanz chimed in.

Ludwig nodded. They entered and explained the situation to Elle, leaving Arthur sighing. "This is what I feared."

"Honey, you and Bella should go with them," Ludwig said, pointing towards Ivy, Chloe, and Xienna.

Elle nodded. "Alright, honey. Be careful. Where will Arthur hide?"

"You know that underground water dam behind our house? I'll have Arthur hide there."

Elle widened her eyes. "But that's 10 feet deep, dea