Ahmed: The darkness is thick. Where am I?
Blue Dragon: You're back again in your unconscious mind.
Ahmed: So that means I won??
Dragon: Hahahaha, I know what you're thinking, boy. You will become arrogant and think you are the chosen hero... You are completely wrong.
Ahmed: What do you mean?
Dragon: Well, let me tell you the truth: all my words to you were just lies. Your motivation is nonsense. I did this so my sword wouldn't fall and rot in that filthy place, and you're the only one who took my sword without my permission.
Ahmed: I don't care; I was able to save everyone.
Dragon: Shut up, boy! You didn't earn the tattoo; you inherited it through generations. You weren't chosen in the first place; your luck is what placed you into a family of heroes. You're just a nobody, and even your use of your full power wasn't luck. Even when you held the sword, I didn't choose you; but since you bear the heroes' tattoo, you can choose any weapon you want without the dragon's permission.
Ahmed: What do you mean by the tattoo? Am I one of the heroes? What are you talking about??!
Dragon: Why did my sword only fall into the hands of that fool? I survived the battle because you unleashed all my power, but that wasn't a fleeting event; that was the full energy I stored in my weapon during my waiting time. It meant there was only one attack, no more. Ahh, I remember wasting all those years on this event. I feel regret.
Ahmed, thinking: There's tons of information flowing to me, and it seems he hates me, but I will keep pushing until I learn more!!
Blue Dragon: Alright, alright, get lost! If you want my power, you must earn it yourself. I have no need for you. I will return to my slumber.
Ahmed opened his eyes and found himself in a hospital overlooking the capital, next to Ziad, Osama, Badr, and pride, all in deep slumber.
Ahmed: This scene feels familiar. I wonder how Captain Osama is faring against the General of Sorcery.
Suddenly, a nurse dropped a tray of medicines.
Hospital Nurse: Someone has woken up! I need to inform them quickly!
She ran out, leaving Ahmed in confusion.
Ahmed: I need to solve the puzzles now. I have a dragon that doesn't want to help me, and I have the hero's tattoo about which I have no information. All I know is that when I unleash my emotions, I lose consciousness. I need to find a solution to this puzzle; this is the key to power. Now I understand why Captain Osama referred to me as the hero...
Ahmed continued: Wait, I remembered my brother!
He rushed out of his bed, running through the hospital's corridors. While running, he collided with someone in front of him and couldn't stop.
???: Nice! You're still full of energy despite that raid and your first mission.
Ahmed: Who are you?!
???: Allow me to introduce myself. I am King Arthur, the king of this continent.
Ahmed: Huh?!! The strongest person should not joke about such matters.
Arthur: As I said, you are full of vitality, and your emotions change quickly, hahaha! Anyway, I've received a complete report on everything that happened, and I know every little detail that occurred over the past days. First, do not worry; Adel did not die.
Ahmed: Finally, I feel reassured.
Arthur: But unfortunately, he suffered a permanent injury; it can only be treated if he enhances his dragon energy to a high level. It may take months, several years, or even forever. Everything depends on him.
Ahmed: My brother has always been stronger than me, and I draw my energy from him. I knew he would be fine, and I'm confident he will recover quickly.
Arthur: I have other news as well. There is someone you may be interested in. Captain Osama disappeared on the same night he fought the General of Sorcery, and Captain Yazan returned with severe injuries.
Ahmed: I'm confident he will be fine. The continent is going through a tough time, right?
Arthur: You are correct. The monsters are attacking from everywhere, and whenever one of the generals appears, we have to leave any captain in his place to support the other directions. They are all suffering severely. Thus, the plan will require that I and my deputy go to all directions to buy time. We will try to delay for several years; during this time, we will train as many soldiers as possible and strengthen them until we can face this massive force.
Ahmed: Thank you for updating me with so much information. Although I'm just a soldier, I appreciate your humility and promise that I will be of assistance in the future!!
Arthur: Well, you all are the glimmer of hope for this nation. Now go see your brother in that room.
Ahmed left the king and hurried to see Adel.
Arthur: My goodness, I seem to need to do my best next time.
Ahmed: Aaadil, are you okay?
Adel: Take it easy, take it easy; I'm still intact.
Ahmed: I can't believe it! What happened? It felt like a dream!
Adel: Hahaha, that's the adventure. But I fear repeating such an experience again. At the same time, I'm glad for your safety and that I was part of the extermination of these monsters. We killed a leader, brother!!
Ahmed: Honestly, I agree with you. I feel that I don't want to go back, but I'm sure I've become stronger. I will break my fear, but you have to recover quickly so we can fight together again.
Adel: That will happen; I promise you, brother. But please, take care of yourself without me.
Ahmed, with a smile on his face: Of course, brother.
Days and weeks passed. The generals, Osama, and Badr woke up, sharing stories of this battle; news spread throughout the continent, even children heard the story. The tale of killing the Goblin Leader became the talk of every villager in the continent.
Later, King Arthur summoned the two generals and the three soldiers.
Arthur: I know this is a large round table, but please have a seat. I welcome you all, and I also welcome my deputy Majid, Captain Yazan of the Western region, Captain Iyad of the Northern region, Captain Khalid of the Southern region, and the new temporary commander of the Eastern region, Commander Fares. I must not forget the six survivors who fought bravely against an impossible force. Now, we will clarify our future plans...
Captain Khalid: I apologize, Your Majesty. Is it not enough for us commanders to gather, or do you doubt our strength?
Ahmed: The presence of the king and everyone's respect for him is different this time.
Arthur: I understand your point of view, Khalid, but at the same time, things are taking a serious turn. Therefore, I will disclose the future plans.
Captain Khalid: I apologize for my rudeness, Your Highness.
Arthur: As you know, we are going through a severe crisis. I was sitting and talking with my deputy Majid about the plans and what we can do in the future; the only solution we found was as follows. Go ahead, Majid.
Majid: Our first goal is to buy as much time as possible to train new soldiers. Recruitment will be mandatory. As for the four captains, for now, each captain will return to his region, and we will send tons of soldiers for training and strengthening. As for the generals, I and the king will separate to support the fronts when they need it. As for the remaining five, you are the backbone of this plan!!
Pride: What do you mean by that?
Majid: You will be free in the middle of this continent. You must kill the monsters and liberate the villages inside the city while we are on the outskirts of the continent. In the meantime, make it a training experience for yourselves. Our goal is to make you strong like the power of the captains, and this way, we will expand our fronts and increase our strength.
Ziad: There's a lot of work after that battle.
Osama: I suggest we divide our strength.
Pride: What do you mean?
Osama: I mean you and Ziad will be at the rank of general. We will assign tough missions to you, while Badr, Ahmed, and I will train on the easy missions.
Ziad: Ahhh, so much responsibility falls on me. Have mercy on me!
Arthur: That sounds perfect! Now let's go protect this continent!!
To be continued...