The trainers and team got altered. Cyrus will be training Hexel, Nevi and Lehi. Taw will have Ophir, Kiel and Urchin while Yodh will have Natalina and Lila.
Cyrus team are assigned for food gathering. Taw's team are assigned for repairing things within the vicinity and Yodh's team are assigned for laundry. The point of chores training was about self-discipline, accountability and bonding. As a teacher the best lesson to implant on the students is teaching them to value their relationship and build them. Even the simple gestures are for growth and it will be a unexpected sum to maturity.
Yodh took Lila and Natalina on their washing area inside their turf. It was like a lagoon with the smell of salt water separated by the reef.
" Come on ladies let's make this garment new! " Yodh roared causing Lila and Natalina to laugh.
"I can smell the queenly scent reeks from you Lila. " Yodh commented as he separate the garment by color.
"Yeah, I am hearing that a lot this days. " Lila answered as she splashed the surface for storing.
"And Natalina, don't follow the norm that a woman won't be able to take the Earl title. You don't need to earn just keep that spot open and the Lord who remembers your prayers and works will give it to you. " Yodh encouraged knowing the Earl's personality.
Natalina felt Yodh's words like a bubble that had lift the yoke weighing her heart for the longest time. Her parents have been nagging her to get married. Queen Gardenia her aunt also supported her back, that if she's not ready for any commitment then she should not even dare to step inside it. Because of Queen Gardenia's support her parents paused from bringing out marraige in front of their dinning table.
Natalina simply thank him and she wanted to ask her teacher about commitment.
"Teacher Yodh how did you knew that Taw was the one you'll commit your life with? " Yodh stood up after washing their basket and bashfully answered while he rub his index finger under his nose.
"When she believed everything about me and no one else does. Plus when she crossed her legs winking at me. "
Natalina and Lila felt dumbfounded with his last comment. Lila verbally pointed out.
"But I think that was part of her battle plan. I mean she did wink at Kiel and crossed her legs. "
Yodh pat Lila on the back and said.
"Young, lady don't get jealous ay my wife. "
Natalina laughed at Yodh's assumption and Lila shrugged his hand on her back and answered grinning to hide her irritation.
"I am not! "
Cyrus was instructed by Taw and Yodh to gather foods within their squalid dwelling. They have been walking and walking since hours ago but they can't find anything that is consumable .Not until when the reached a tunnel leading to a haven. A green house is well taken care. Nevi looked around excitedly. While Hexel is pondering as to why this bonding training is assigned with him and not Kiel.
"Let's get something that would last for a week. Lehi and Nevi will gather the ingredients for viand while Hexel and I will harvest some fruits. " Cyrus instructed. Hexel strengthen himself like a robot.
Hexel awkwardly followed Cyrus. Cyrus knew that Hexel would be nervous and fidgeting but he still picked him. Cyrus knew that he have a good bond with his son. As much as possible he want Hexel to be comfortable around him.
"So, are you going to be a bachelor for the rest of your life? " Cyrus iniated conversation to break the ice.
Hexel just slump his shoulder to the question.
"Your Highness, I am not saying I will never get married, it's just that I am not yet ready. My parents are just over reacting about it. "
Cyrus was picking some strawberries while putting it to his basket.
"Well then, do you have someone you wanted to marry? "
Hexel was speechless now that the King mention it, He does not have any interest about women.
"I honestly don't know, Your Highness. "
Cyrus look at Hexel who is arranging the grapes and cherries he gathered.
"Then, you should lay down your own standard and while your waiting pray for it... So, what do you have in mind about a woman?"
Hexel paused and look at Cyrus blankly. Cyrus just sweatdrop at his poker face.
Hexel can't think of any traits nor character of a woman that he would commit his life with. Hexel brushed off his nervousness and asked.
"Did our Queen met your standards your highness?"
Cyrus can rate that Hexel is starting to be comfortable around him.
"Yep, every ounce of it. "
Hexel beamed at him and rush toward his side like a lightning.
"Was that possible Your Highness?"
Cyrus chuckled and ruffled his hair.
"Yes, nothing is impossible with the Lord. Especially if the standard is based from the Lord's revelation to you. So pray for it. "
Hexel stared at the King with a how expression in his face. Cyrus put his palm unto his head and prayed.
"Our God who is the God of destiny.You know the motives and substance of our hearts. Let it be realised according to your will. I uplift to you the indifference emotion Hexel is going through right now. Clear his mind and give him the wisdom to base his standard in waiting for the woman you alloted for him. Give him the peace and pursue while waiting. Guard his heart from any deciet, enlighten his heart to gain interest about love. Amen. "
Taw aided Ophir and Kiel to lift up the broken furniture. They are currently fixing the base and side with hammer and nails. Urchin is assigned in painting the wooden displays.Taw looked at Kiel and Ophir getting so well. Kiel won't complain when Ophir was the one giving him orders but Kiel had all the guts to complain and talk back toward his father. Taw just observed how the three merrily mold the broken things.