Asura and Rose talked a little more, and then Asura proceeded to tell them about the current crisis they were about to face.
After listening Su Lin and Rose were shocked, Rose asked with concern, "Asura, are you really telling the truth? It is not some type of joke, is it?"
Asura replied, "How can I joke at a time like this?"
Then Rose muttered, "Now I understand."
Su Lin and Asura asked simultaneously, "What do you understand?"
Rose answered, "The seniors who were training me once told me there were some suspicious movements going on inside the Hell Kingdom. But now it seems their suspicion is correct."
She continued hurriedly, "An attack from the Hell Kingdom. That's dire news indeed. I'll report this to my superiors within the Spy Warrior Academy and ensure that the intelligence is passed on to the king as well. Our network should be able to gather more information about the impending attack."
Asura stopped her and told her he had already informed the headmaster and the headmaster had gone to meet the king.
Rose halted her footsteps. If the headmaster had gone to inform the king, there was no need for her to report this situation to her superiors. But then she said, "I have to return because as a Spy Warrior, our duty will increase in this type of situation, and I know the seniors will come to find me after they receive orders from the king to spy on the Hell Kingdom."
Asura and Su Lin nodded in agreement. Rose's involvement as a Spy Warrior would prove invaluable in gathering intelligence to aid in the kingdom's defense.
Meanwhile, at the royal palace, the headmaster had an urgent audience with King Xiao. The headmaster recounted Asura's harrowing experience in the Dark Forest and the information he had shared about the Hell Kingdom's potential attack. King Xiao listened attentively, his expression growing graver with each passing moment.
"This is a matter of utmost importance," the headmaster emphasized. "We must take it seriously and prepare our defenses accordingly. The Hell Kingdom is a formidable adversary, and their motives for attacking us are unclear. We should not underestimate them."
King Xiao nodded in agreement, his mind racing with thoughts about how to protect his kingdom and its people. "We shall gather our most skilled warriors and fortify our borders. I will also dispatch envoys to seek assistance from neighboring kingdoms if necessary. We must be ready for whatever the Hell Kingdom may throw at us."
The headmaster bowed in acknowledgment of the king's orders and replied, "I will do everything in my power to assist in our kingdom's defense. We must protect our people and our way of life."
After the headmaster left, the red-haired elder who had previously been protecting Princess Moon came forward and bowed to the king.
The king nodded and then said, "Go to the Spy Warrior Academy and instruct them to spy on the Hell Kingdom with full force and contact the spy who was already in the Hell Kingdom to gather every piece of information they have collected so far."
The red-haired elder nodded again and disappeared. The king looked at the sky with concern.
As preparations for the impending calamity continued, the entire Xiao Kingdom went on high alert. The news of the potential attack spread like wildfire, and the citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Princess Moon, who had returned to the royal palace, joined her father, King Xiao, in his deliberations. As a skilled martial artist and a master of her hidden strength, she was prepared to lead the kingdom's forces into battle if necessary. Her determination to protect her people was unwavering.
Back at the Xiao Sect, Asura, Su Lin, and Rose continued to discuss the situation a little longer. Then Rose bid them goodbye before going to the Spy Warrior training camp. She was on the verge of graduating as a Spy Warrior; all she had left to do was pass the final test. Maybe she would go to the Hell Kingdom to spy.
Speaking of which, she had kept something hidden from Asura and Su Lin. She was going to attempt a miracle at the Spy Warrior Academy. The miracle was that if she managed to pass the final test, she would become the first person to become a Spy Warrior in just one month and ten days.
The previous record was held by the current leader of the Spy Warriors, who had become a Spy Warrior in just six months. But compared to Rose, he was nowhere near as talented. That's why he personally trained her for the last test. He was not afraid that Rose would break his record; instead, he was happy to see that the Xiao Kingdom would gain an exceptionally talented Spy Warrior.
Going inside the enemy territory was risky, but as a Spy Warrior, you had to be prepared for the worst scenarios. Spy Warriors were trained like that so that no one would become suspicious of them.
In the following weeks, the kingdom's defenses were bolstered, and alliances were sought with neighboring kingdoms to strengthen their position. Asura continued to train diligently to master his hidden strength, knowing that he would need every ounce of power to protect his loved ones.
The impending calamity drew closer with each passing day, and the tension in the Xiao Kingdom was palpable. But the people stood united, ready to defend their homeland against any threat, even the mighty Hell Kingdom.
As the dark clouds of war gathered on the horizon, Asura, Su Lin, Rose, and Princess Moon all shared a common resolve: they would do whatever it took to safeguard the Xiao Kingdom and ensure its survival in the face of adversity.