The prince and trior already knew of the bat's presence even before it attacked, they didn't interfere because they wanted to know how strong Kome is, if he's a cultivator or not.
The princess smiled mockingly, ---------"Acting calm and bold when safe but become a coward when you're in danger"! she hated this kind of guys the most.
She walked closer to the giant bat which was preparing to strike again, slashed at its neck with her slim sword. Just one slash and the bat was down, black blood dropping off her sword. She looked at Kome with disdain before giving him a powder.
"Apply it on your body and the beasts will not notice you anymore, she said with a frown.
Kome received the powder - Thank you princess.... princess....
Kome doesn't remember/know the princess's name
can i know your name? kome asked
you don't deserve to know my name - the princess answered without thinking
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They continued their journey after waiting for kome to apply the powder on his body. The journey became peaceful once again, no beast could detect their presence anymore. --- Kome secretly praised the powder - this must have been made by a level 3 mortal alchemist" he thought!!
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Two days later ----------
In a quiet place inside the forest, about 20 warriors could be seen chatting while eating roasted meat and drinking locally made wine.
One of the warriors named Baddy had a frown on his face as he complained
"It has been four days since we sent a message to the prince, why is he not here yet? it takes just 2 days to get here from the palace, i hope he is fine?
Another worrior laughed mockingly while holding a bigger piece of meat in his hand. really muscular with scars on his neck and face, he appears to be their leader.
"Baddy,, are you really concerned about the well-being of the prince or you just want go home to f**k your whores?
The other warriors all laughed loudly at Baddy. he is often called "Baddy Doggy" because he can't stay a day without f**king except when they are at war and for four days he hasn't slept with a woman. the other warriors understood his frustration!
The worrior called Baddy just shook his head, not saying anything more.
Suddenly Commander Felix, the leader of the worriors stood up --- every one got up too bringing out their weapons ready to fight.
Felix just smiled - calm down it's the prince, he is here!
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Few seconds later, the prince and trior came into view.
Welcome my prince, welcome princess, they all shouted in unison!
The prince and princess just nodded their heads.
Felix bowed respectfully! My prince, the barrier has been broken. Now you can open the door using the ancient key with you. According to legend, only a man Who is pure (virgin) can use the key. if not i would like to go in and check if there is any trap inside. You must be careful my prince.
Prince Harry gave a knowing smile before bringing out a key from his bag giving it to Kome.
Kome was surprised - he didn't understand why the prince was giving him the key but he took it.
Go and open the door, after you open it go in and bring the box you will find inside!
Kome suddenly came to realization!
He has been wondering why the prince wanted him to tag along but did not understand, no matter how he thought about it. --- "It seems the prince wants to use me as a shield incase there's more danger inside the cave but what do i do? If i go in i may not come out alive and if i refuse to go in, i will be killed. what a dilemma!