Morning. In front of the gates of the Batu Tujuh Capital. The three of us queued up to enter the capital.
"Not usually this long queue" Kevin frown his face. "They must be afraid of intruders from the two princes" He began to speculate.
"What happened to the two princes" I only know that King Tano has passed away and will be succeeded by the Crown Prince, Prince Roni.
"You did not know?!" Kevin was surprised. "Prince Hakim is carrying out a rebellion to take over the throne from Prince Roni. This country is divided into 2 and only the capital is safe!"
"Why is the capital safe?" I don't understand anymore. Kevin could only shake his head while holding his forehead.
"They both have great respect for their father's figure. So they agreed not to involve this capital"
Ira touch Kevin on the back while pointing towards the gate. "Come on, it's already ours." The flatness and sadness still hadn't disappeared from his face.
The three of us entered the capital. A crowded scene greeted us. Many stalls and houses are converted into places of business. Various races exist in one place. This is very rare in the inner cities. Kevin suggested to be close to each other so as not to get lost.
We followed Kevin to a tavern. Many people sat there just to have a drink and tell stories of their adventures. Kevin who just came accidentaly distract them. Their happy faces turned tense. They seemed to see something bad was about to happen.
"Kevin why are you here? Your sad face... Did something happen?" A tavern owner asked Kevin. They look known each other. You could say everyone at this tavern knows Kevin.
All the visitors to the tavern were silent waiting for what Kevin would say. Kevin put his right hand on his left chest and slightly bowed.
"I, Kevin bring news that Suryajana Village has been destroyed by bandits!" All visitors were surprised and wondered.
"How could that be?"
"My parents were there... That's a lie"
"If Suryajana Village is destroyed how can we get cheap food needs?"
"Are food prices is going to rise then?" There was a commotion in the tavern. But what was Kevin's purpose of telling them. Isn't that inviting the enemy?
My eyes widen. Realize what Kevin's plan is. I looked at Ira who had been silent all this time. They deliberately invited the enemy. But if we do it here, then there will be many witnesses.
"This must be hard for the three of you. Take this (give Kevin a room key). I'll rent this room to you guys until you leave or get a job" The tavern owner was kind enough to rent it out for us.
"I went to the room first" Ira took the key from Kevin and went to the room according to the number written on the key.
I was about to scold him for rudely taking things but Kevin stopped me. "Leave her alone, she's still in hit." I gave up my intention.
Afternoon. In a single bed room. Ira fell asleep on it. The two of us prepared straw with animal skins on it for us to sleep on. Kevin took off his hat but left his glasses on.
"What's your plan, Kevin?"
"So you already know huh?"
"Easy to predict"
"You are so mysterious Jafar...First I could see your fighting skills just by the way you hold a knife and now you know my plan just by looking" Kevin laughed loudly at my ability.
Knock...tock...tock
The door in the room got knocked. There are people trying to visit. "He's coming. Open the door" Kevin smiled as if the bait had been eaten by the victim.
I opened the door and saw a handsome young man with white hair standing in front of me. The formal attire he wore made it clear that he was an important person in the capital. With his bodyguards he stood at the door.
"Good evening, sir," the young man smiled at me. There was a flow of magic from his smile. It's mind control magic! I destroyed the magic connection. He was shocked and tried to stable his position. He realized that the people in this room were not people who were easily attacked by magic.
"I heard from the residents here. They said Suryajana Village was destroyed by bandits...I'm sorry to hear that" He bowed to offer his condolences.
"Do not need to acting further... You've been caught" Ira who was still lying on the bed spoke without changing her position.
"It turned out to be useless huh.... Well, after all, it was my fault that I walked into that village thinking you were all dead." His face full of a smile of kindness turned into malice.
"You are trapped here. You cannot escape. Only death is near to you" He continued.
I looked at Kevin for help but Kevin just waved his hand. The man looked at me because of Kevin's wave.
"Long time no see Kuri" Kevin was suddenly beside him. His bodyguard immediately pulled out his sword and told him to retreat.
"What do you want ugly Orc?!" Kuri optimistically mocked Kevin. Kuri's Bodyguard is an experienced as how he is not scared at all by Kevin.
The sound of snoring stopped us. Ira fell asleep forgetting that she was in trouble. "He doesn't even care about you guys?!" Kuri laughed at her.
A light appeared from Kevin's right hand. Royal Tattoo activated. The image of the lion is clearly light up. Suddenly a feeling of fear rose within me. Kuri and his guards feel it as well. Its power exceeds that of magic even my refusal doesn't work.
"You know the one trapped here is you, Kuri" Kevin brought his face closer to Kuri. His bodyguard immediately tried to slash Kevin. I reflect threw my knife into the bodyguard's neck. I immediately ran to get the knife and stabbed it into the other guard.
I accidentally displayed my abilities. If the two bodyguards weren't frightened it might be difficult for me to finish them off.
Kuri who saw the two bodyguards I had killed became very frightened. His optimistic smile was gone.
"Please stop. I will pay you any amount you want" Kuri begged in fear. Kevin still approached him and tried to strangle him. "Just think that nothing happen at this time, bring both of your bodyguards with you." Kuri nodded running from the tavern carrying his two dead bodyguards.
I who saw it could only be silent. My lips try to move. But as stuck. I pushed even harder. "What exactly is your plan..." I can finally talk.
Kevin smiled back at me. "It's great that you can counter the intimidating power of my tattoo" He compliments me again.
"I ASKED WHAT'S YOUR EXACTLY PLAN?!" I'm annoyed that he covered it up. Kevin adjusted his glasses. "Tomorrow you will know the answer."
I still have a lot to ask. Why did Kuri attack the village? Why Kevin can get 3 Royal Tattoos at once. How great is that power.