It has been a week since the Gapsin and the Cyprus kingdoms had their battle. The two kingdoms have been living in fear and also preparing for any unaware incoming war.
Since when king Guozhi lost that battle against his stepbrother, king cheng, his mind has not been at rest. He has been looking for a way to attack his stepbrother. not only does he want to attack, but he wants king cheng to go through pain before he dies. The best way to do that is what he has been thinking of.
Maybe, prince Junfeng could bring a better idea, but he wants to avoid involving the prince this time around. He has failed to play his role as a prince and as a warrior.
King Guozhi was trying to avoid such a mistake again. Prince Junfeng has taught him not to trust anyone again.
he rather does it his own way.
The best option that popped up in his mind was to attack the Cyprus kingdom unaware. This has been what he has been battling within his mind.
King Guozhi sat on his throne as he was lost in thought, but when he was able to come up with an idea on how to attack his enemies, he came back to his senses.
"I need the commander's presence right away!" King Guozhi commanded the two guards standing beside him.
they immediately went to his front and bowed down and then answered, "yes, your majesty."
They left king Guozhi as they went to look for commander Bengt. In less than two minutes, commander Bengt arrived at the king's court.
"You sent it to me, Your Majesty." commander Bengt said as he bowed down.
"This is what I want from you. go and prepare the troops for the match against the Cyprus kingdom tomorrow. inform everyone and make sure that everybody is well-trained. we are leaving as early as possible." king guozhi said.
"Alright, your majesty." commander Bengt answered as he stood up to leave.
"wait!" King Guozhi called out, and commander Bengt sharply turned to face him.
"No disappointment." King Guozhi warned him and commander Bengt closed his palms and placed his right hand on his chest and then nodded.
Commander Bengt turned and left.
Prince Junfeng was in his room when he heard the trumpet call, and he wondered what was happening. He quickly rushed out of his room and he saw his men running to where they were being summoned. prince junfeng decided to go up to commander Bengt to inquire about what was happening.
"Bengt, what's happening here?" Prince Junfeng asked.
"His majesty said we are matching against the Cyprus kingdom tomorrow morning as early as possible." commander Bengt answered.
"When did he tell you this?" Prince Junfeng asked, confused.
"a few minutes ago." commander Bengt replied.
"Why early morning?" Prince Junfeng asked.
"With due respect to your highness, I know nothing about why he took such a decision. but, I guess, a true warrior doesn't consider the time to attack his enemy." Commander Bengt responded.
"oh," prince junfeng exclaimed as he nodded his head.
commander Bengt turned to the awaiting crowd.
"warriors of my kingdom. Everyone knows that an enemy can never step on our toes and go free. He neither gave in to serve us nor we put him to the sword. I don't need to tell you what happened between us and the Cyprus kingdom. we can't fold our arms and watch them mock us." commander Bengt spoke, and the warriors exclaimed in unison.
"so, for this reason, we are going to the Cyprus kingdom tomorrow to take down their city. we are going there to shed blood and trample on our enemies." commander Bengt said.
"yeah!" The crowd screamed with excitement.
"Who is on my side?" commander Bengt asked with a high tone.
"I am on your side." the soldiers answered back.
"Then, let's go to the field for training!" commander Bengt said as he raised his hand above his head.
"yeah!" The warriors responded as they moved to the big battleground outside the kingdom's gate.
The army of the gapsin kingdom was numerous, like the stars of the sky.
Everyone chooses a partner that they will train together with. Some were two pairs, while others were three and more.
The only sounds one could hear from the battleground where they were training, were the sounds of weapons and the voices of men. The training was so serious that some ended up wounding their colleagues.
Prince Junfeng went to his father to have a word with him.
"Father, I have heard your decree about the gapsin kingdom. But, father, why didn't you inform me about it to know if I have any opinion?" Prince Junfeng asked.
"son, I don't need to get any permission from you before I pass a decree." King Guozhi responded.
"no father. That's not what I meant. I mean, you should tell me about it and I might have something to add to it." prince junfeng said.
"Why should I? When you brought disgrace to this kingdom the previous time, huh? I don't want such a thing to repeat itself, so I tried to avoid you." king guozhi said.
"Father, you have no idea of what really happened that day." prince junfeng said to his father.
"What do you mean by, I have no idea what happened? Wasn't I there from the beginning until the end?`` King Guozhi asked him with a bit of confusion about the statement.
"Their commander is not who you think he is," Prince Junfeng responded.
While everyone was training, a man from the Gapsin kingdom sneaked out from the training ground. and took a horse and went away from the kingdom without the knowledge of anyone.
The day was still bright, and the sun was in the middle of the sky.
commander lucifer has recovered from his injuries. he recovered so fast as if he weren't seriously injured. Maybe it was because the herbs that were provided by the herbalist were strong enough to cure anyone in no time.
Princess Chu Hua and Commander Lucifer were seen sitting on a big tablet stone in the garden.
Even though princess chu Hua and commander lucifer have been staying with each other all this while, they haven't opened up to each other.
Now, Princess Chu Hua counts this very moment as the right time to express herself. She knew that nothing would stop or distract her from saying it out loud. because the garden was calm and quiet. they were the only two parrots staying in the garden if there should be any. Commander Lucifer was strong and healthy, so nothing will make him fall asleep and even if someone comes into the garden, it won't stop her from telling him that she loves him.
"But, don't you get worried that you are living your life without any family members?" Princess Chu Hua asked to create a conversation, even when she has asked him this question countless times.
"My princess, how many times will you keep asking me this particular question?" commander lucifer responded.
"Just answer me, please, unless you want me to call you Lucifer the devil." Princess Chu Hua jokingly said and smiled at him.
"Alright, I will." commander lucifer responded.
"Good boy." Princess Chu Hua said sarcastically.
"The truth is, I don't regret staying without a family member. because, both my mother and father died when I was growing up to take care of myself. Even though I don't have a single sibling, it doesn't bother me because they never gave birth to any child before or after me. The reason all these things don't bother me is that I know that one day everyone must leave this earth. it is not that I don't miss them, I do. but I am a warrior, and death isn't a new thing to me." commander lucifer explained.
"So, does that mean death will be nothing to be scared of when I start fighting battles?" Princess Chu Hua asked.
"It depends. Some of our men cry after seeing their colleagues being killed, while some believe that a good warrior is meant to die in battle and not at home. This is what keeps me moving without fear. Because I know that I can die at any time and no doubt about that. you either get killed or your creator takes you away at any time." Commander Lucifer responded.
"I see. So, I should have it in mind that I can go to a battle and I might not return, right?" Princess Chu Hua asked, and the commander turned and stared into her eyes to see if she was afraid to become a warrior, but he didn't see any fear in her.
"Yes." Was Lucifer's answer.
"Then I'm fully prepared for it. Thank you for training me all this while." Princess Chu Hua appreciated it.
"My pleasure." Commander Lucifer responded and Princess Chu Hua smiled at him, but Lucifer didn't smile back.
"Please Lucifer, move closer, let me tell you something secret." Princess Chu Hua said, and commander Lucifer obeyed.
He moved closer to her and the skin of their hands was touching.
"Can you please bend your head?" Princess Chu Hua asked and he did so.
Princess Chu Hua whispered in his ears and said, "I love you and I meant it."
Immediately, commander Lucifer heard the words she whispered to his ears, he tried to raise his head to look at her, but she held his head and brought his face closer as she placed his lips on his. They kissed passionately for a few minutes.
"Huh, huh!"
The clearing of the throat from the background made them stop abruptly.
It was Junjie, Lucifer's assistant commander.
"Please excuse the distraction. I never meant to do that, but a man came on a horse, and he said he has a message for you and it is urgent." Junjie spoke as he bowed his head for the princess.
"Gapsin?" Commander Lucifer asked.
"Yes sir," Junjie replied, and commander Lucifer immediately stood up.
"I love you too, My Lady, but I need to attend to this. Please, I'm sorry." Commander Lucifer said to Princess Chu Hua as he took her right hand and kissed it.
Junjie and commander Lucifer quickly rushed out of the garden, leaving Princess Chu Hua alone.
Princess Chu Hua was filled with joy as she had finally spoken out her mind, and it worked for her, but that joy suddenly disappeared.
She was thinking about the message the Gapsin has brought this time around.
Commander Lucifer met the man outside the gate, and he told him what the Gapsin are planning against them tomorrow. Lucifer appreciated him, and he quickly ran back to his kingdom to avoid any problems from his men. He never cares if anyone calls him a betrayal, but he was only avoiding being killed by prince Junfeng.
Commander Lucifer immediately informed king Cheng about the information they got, and all the armies were gathered for training. Any other person in the kingdom was instructed to leave the kingdom for a far kingdom. Some warriors were asked to accompany them on a safe journey. Everyone left the kingdom with any luggage that he or she was able to take.
King Cheng and Princess Chu Hua remained with the remaining army.
King Cheng has been told by commander Lucifer about how he has been training Princess Chu Hua, and he does not doubt that she can fight them. Not only because he has trained her, but Princess Chu Hua also refused to leave the kingdom with those people who left when she was asked to. There was no other option than to let her stay.