"Father, today is our last day of preparation for this battle. I know Cyprus men must have been prepared for us."
Prince Junfeng said as he stood facing his father. King Cheng was sitting on his throne. Prince Gen was holding a long spear in his hand. The tip of the spear was touching the ground and the other side was facing the roof. His right hand was holding the spear in the middle, and he placed his left hand in akimbo style. His dark eyes were staring at his father.
"Sure son. But believe me that I never fail to fulfill promises. Cyprus must be destroyed, and you must take your wife along while coming back home tomorrow.
Nothing will stop us from getting what we want!" King Cheng exclaimed as he sat on his throne. The statement "nothing will stop us from getting what we want!" Makes him furiously hit his knuckle on the throne arm. That wasn't painful, though, because he wore a knuckle duster.
"I wonder why he always wears this knuckle duster," one of the guards standing at the entrance whispered to his colleague.
And his colleague replied, "it Is for security purposes. When the kingdom was less in population, other kingdoms always came and attacked us unaware. Their main target was always the king. So, he decided to wear it all the time, even in bed". The second guard replied.
"But we are now more numerous than the stars of the sky. Why is he still wearing it?" The first guard asked once more.
"He is used to it, so it will be difficult for him to stop wearing it." The second guard responded.
"That's for sure, father. But I have a new plan." Prince Junfeng said to his father.
"A new plan? Can you please tell me about the new plan?" King Cheng asked him as he sat properly to hear what he would say.
"That will be tomorrow, father." Prince Junfeng responded.
"Why not now, son?"
"You will see it yourself tomorrow." Prince Junfeng replied as he turned to take his leave.
"Wait, son!" King Cheng called out.
"Be aware that I am taking vengeance on King Guozhi. Never ruin my first plan.
You and I know that our main target is revenge, and the princess is meant to be brought here for slavery and not for true marriage. She was meant for our exchange of revenge, but her father shows that he is ready to fight for her. Never think of sparing anyone because of her. Get that into your skull." King Cheng warned him.
Prince Junfeng nodded and found his way out.
"How prepared are the men?" Prince Junfeng asked commander Bengt.
"They are fully prepared, my prince." Commander Bengt replied.
"That's great. Keep it up. You are doing an impressive job." Prince Junfeng complimented.
"Thanks, my prince." Commander Bengt bows as he appreciates prince Junfeng for praising him.
"May I ask you something?" Prince Junfeng said.
"Sure. Your servant is listening." Commander Bengt replied.
"What do you think will happen tomorrow in Cyprus?" Prince Junfeng asked.
"Well, my prince. I can't predict what will really happen." Commander Bengt answered.
Hahaha! Prince Junfeng laughed out loud, making commander Bengt look confused.
"Bengt, are you serious about what you just said?"
"Yes, my prince."
"That's to say, you don't trust your army, including me." Prince Junfeng said as he gave another hearted laugh.
"No, my prince. It's just that we haven't had any battles with them before, and I don't know if their men are stronger than ours." Commander Bengt responded.
"Bent, let me ask you something. Since you came to this great kingdom, have we lost any battle before?" Prince Junfeng asked commander Bengt as he placed one of his hands on Bengt's shoulder.
"No, my prince." Commander Bengt answered and bent down his head.
"Then why are you afraid of these men?" Prince Junfeng asked, but commander Bengt kept dumbfounded.
"Are you afraid?" Prince Junfeng asked.
"No, my prince. But I have also heard of their victories. That's why I'm contemplating." Commander Bengt answered.
"Yeah. They won battles like we do, but have they ever fought with any great kingdom like that of Neville before?"
"I don't know my prince." Commander Bengt answered.
"Alright, I will surprise you tomorrow." Prince Junfeng said. He tapped commander Bengt's shoulder twice and then left for his room.
Commander Bengt stared at his back until Prince Junfeng was out of view.
What does he mean by saying, "I will surprise you tomorrow?" Commander Bengt said to himself. But that question can only be answered by Prince Junfeng.
"Take this sword and sharpen it for me."
Commander Lucifer said to his sword-bearer.
"Yes sir." He answered and collected the sword from him. He left commander Lucifer, leaving him standing alone.
Cyprus men had been training throughout the week, but on the last day before the battle day, they woke up as early as possible and started training. Which was led by commander Lucifer.
"My princess, good day. Commander Lucifer bowed down and greeted princess Chu Hua, but she didn't utter a word, instead, she stood in front of him and gazed at his hairy chest. Actually, commander Lucifer wasn't wearing any shirt on.
Commander Lucifer stared at her face. She was staring at his chest and he was staring at her beautiful face. They remained in that position for a few seconds. Those brown eyes that always stare at him, that always bring a thousand and one questions to his mind.
"Why does she always stare at me this way?" He asked himself. Lucifer later realized that he wasn't wearing any shirt, and he immediately turned his back at her.
"Stop staring at me." He said.
"Oh. You mean, I should stop staring at your chest?" She asked, but Lucifer didn't reply.
"Are you ready?" He finally spoke up.
"Yeah. But aren't you tired?" She asked.
"Then let's go." Commander Lucifer said without replying to her question and walked away.
Princess Chu Hua reluctantly followed him behind, and she kept staring at his back. Unluckily for her, she stumbled on something that made her almost fall to the ground, but thank God Lucifer who saved her from falling. She felt his gentle hand on her back, but she couldn't explain how she held his neck for support. She found herself staring at those dark eyes. Lucifer didn't lift her up, instead, they continued staring at each other while they remained in the falling position. His right hand was on her back and his left hand was firmly holding her left hand.
The commotion in her mind kept playing with her sense of reasoning. Lucifer, on the other hand, his body began to arouse. But he wouldn't want her to know.
"Oh. I am sorry. I never meant to hold you that long." Lucifer apologized as he stood her up.
"No problem, I understand. Thanks for the help." She appreciated him.
Lucifer nodded and asked, "did you get hurt?" And she shook her head.
"Thank good Lord," Lucifer said.
"Can we go, please?" Princess Chu Hua said and pointed in a direction, indicating Lucifer to lead the way.
"Sure." Commander Lucifer answered.
"I hope you know that tomorrow is the day. I mean the coming of the Gapsin."
"Why won't I? "she said.
"Are you not scared?" Lucifer asked her.
"Scared of what? I know who I am, what I can do, and what I cannot do." She replied.
Hmm. Lucifer sighed.
"I like your courage, my princess."
"Really?" Princess Chu Hua asked with a smiling face.
"Yeah." He responded.
"Okay. Thank God for the man who helped me to get this courage." She said, and Lucifer turned and smiled at her.
"Does the man have a name?" He jokingly asked, even when he knew the person he was talking about.
"Not yet. He doesn't have a name for now."
"Why?" Lucifer asked with a smile on his face.
"Forget it. The man's name doesn't matter here." She smirked.
"Alright, no problem. We are here. We have reached our destination." Lucifer said as he forcefully pushed a door and led her in.
After Princess Chu Hua entered the room, commander Lucifer checked if anyone was looking at them, but he sighted no one, and he slammed the door.