Hanza wanders up and down in the meeting hall, trying to calm herself down but she couldn't. Her thoughts were saturated with different strategies she thinks will be useful to have their kingdom out of this mess." My princess" Mr lazu said wearing a smile on the face. "Mr lazu, finally you are here. Have a seat please". Hanza said pointing to a chair." Thanks my princess. You are a big girl now." "Thanks Mr lazu". " May I know the reason for this honor? And you look worried. Is everything alright?" " No Mr lazu, I wish I was fine. But this is getting out of control". Hanza said, trying to fight her tears back and not to look weak in front Mr lazu. Mr lazu who was a matured and well experienced man understood her perfectly."my daughter" he said raising one eyebrow." You don't need to fight back your feelings while it's just two of us. Remember I was with your mother throughout the process of your labour and was the first to carry you when you came into this world.You are like a daughter to me. Tell me what the matter is"."Mr lazu,as we speak,the kingdom will be under attack at any moment from now. Father won't be there to help us out this time around." "What? What are you talking about? Where is the King and your brothers ?" "They are all death Mr lazu. They were killed in the battle and their next target now is the Kingdom. That's why I called for you so that you can help tell us what to do." The hall went still for a moment before Mr lazu break the silence." You should call all the leaders in this kingdom immediately so that we can take action now." " I have sent news round the kingdom. To bring all the leaders in this kingdom. I think they will be here any moment from now. While I have all our best army prepared already,all the weapons are ready also." "Well done princess I didn't know you were capturing alot of things while always hanging around your father. He must be proud of you." Immediately the last word dropped from Mr lazu's mouth. All the generals and governors of the kingdom walked in.They all greeted the princess while looking nervous but no one dare asked her the reason for such an impromptu meeting. Once all of them were seated,Hanza cleared her throat and began." Am glad all of you made it possible to attain this meeting. The reason while I called you here is to inform you that,our Kingdom for the first time in history will be attacked. No one has ever dared to challenge Parkish for a war...." While the princess explained, everyone was listening attentively. She explained everything to them & also the death of her father and brothers.when she has finished talking,she then asked what they think is the next step to take. There was a loud debate in the hall among themselves. After a long while,one of them finally spoke up " My lady,I think while the other army goes out to the front battle,let all the gates of Parkish be locked up by strong Iron bronze.Guarded by well trained and armed sodiers." As he just finished speaking,the other general rosed up and added " and my lady,while the battle is going on. The new king should be crowned so that he can be like our umbrella. For a kingdom without a King is like chicks without the mother hen." Hanza was shocked " and who is the next king you are planning to crown?". Hanza asked looking a little tensed. "It's your husband my lady ".general Paul said simply.Hanza was stunned. The way they answer and view the situation is like they all planned it and knew something will happen like this ."what? Who said am married?" Hanza asked shockingly. They all burst into laughter and the hall went still for a moment. "We know you are not married my lady. That's why we are telling you this,so that you can choose a better husband from amongst the leaders or general. I must admit Parkish have alot of young and powerful single men for like general Slim. A smile curved general Slim's face almost touching his ears. " What are you talking? Who told you I was ready for marriage ? I am just 17years old".All the leaders burst into laughter once again, making Hanza look rediculous."did I say anything that funny to make them laugh this loud?" Hanza said turning to Mr lazu. "No my daughter,you didn't,just that there are still many things you need to understand." Mr lazu tried to explain. "At this point in time my princess,you are not getting married out of your likeness but for the sake of the kingdom.if you don't mind,I can send new to King Rufus kingdom,telling him to inform his son prince Edward to prepare his best sodiers & get ready to go to world with us against Ucrest. After the battle, you Shall be married to him & he will be king of this kingdom." General Paul added. "Never,I will never allow those blood thirsty bastard to take over this land. Never,have you all forgotten who those people are? Our kingdom will be dome if we allow those people to take over this land." Hanza said boiling in anger. The Kingdom of king Rufus was the third powerful kingdom known for it's numerous wars and battles conquered . But the people there were babaric and have so many dirty and inhuman businesses like child trafficking, selling of young and little girls for sexual pleasures. They were sure their prince will be exactly vas his father. No,they were all lost and didn't even know which step to take since that was their last hope. The second powerful kingdom was the Northern kingdom but they couldn't go to ask for help from them because they were long time enemies. "Ah great Parkish has come to her end. A kingdom known,feared and respected. Now she is going to be humiliated and rubbed in the mud."one of the leaders said looking helpless. "We have no time for this " Hanza said standing up. "Today,I am taking over where my father ended. I don't care if you call me a woman or say am a child. I am the true daughter of my father. I won't allow his name to be put to shame nor this kingdom that he held dearly turned into mud. I shall lead the battle tomorrow. Generals,you go back home today and prepare your men. Anything you are lacking,inform me and it shall be provided." After Hanza's speech. Mr lazu's was filled with satisfaction. Some leaders were really shocked to see the level to which this little girl is already going and were greatly impressed while others really didn't like the idea of woman reigning over them not to talk of a little girl like Hanza."my princess,no one has test you and finds you worthy to be our Queen my lady" one of the leaders said. " Am sorry Mr James if you see unworthy to be the next Queen of this kingdom. But someone whose authority cannot be questioned found me worthy." There was noise in the hall and each and everyone of was shocked and wonder who could hold such authority apart from the king. But now he is no more. Who can that be? They were all really impatient to know this famous man and even Mr lazu was not an exception.