As the day went by after the harsh spar between The royal junior knight and their mentor that is Natasha Apollinariya known as the feline swordswoman and Olivia Greenwood (Merlin) as the most powerful witch in all of the kingdom of Ruhan. The Young junior knight can be seen at the cafeteria heaving their daily morning breakfast. Blake touches his shoulder signaling it still aches from the last spar with their mentor. Hans noticed this he asked Blake "Natasha is Ruthless right?" He ask before biting down the apple that is on his hand.
Blake only nod before saying "Yeah for a moment I thought I was going to die" Everyone laughs except Thomas. "Death is not something that we can take lightly any second we can die," Thomas says with a strong voice. Thomas has seen the horror of losing loved one right in front of his eyes while he can't do anything then just watch them die. Serena then pat Thomas back "I understand Thomas I was there when it happened but the most important thing is you are still alive, do you understand what I mean" Thomas nodded and Hans then said with a curiosity tone of voice "You know it's kinda weird that goblin raid a nowhere village there must be someone behind this". Blake then nods in agreement to Hans's statement "Yeah as a monster hunter it's kinda weird plus they didn't take any valuables they just raided for killing something or someone must be controlling them" The whole group thinking about that particular event suddenly a palace guard stand beside them.
"Ummm are you guys the junior royal knights?" The guard asked. Thomas then nod "yes we are is there any problem?" Thomas says with a calm voice, the guard stand up straight "Miss Natasha is requesting your presence in the war room", all of them are shock looking at each other but then they stand up "show us the way" Hans says. The guard salute them and says " come with me" the guard turn around and walk away from the cafeteria with them from behind. Their mind is filled with every possible senario from the best to the worst but after a few minutes of walking they finally arrive at the war room. "Miss Natasha is behind this door" the soldier salutes again before walking away.
All of them look at each other faces trying to gather enough courage to face Natasha herself. Thomas then opens the door only to greed with two unknown captains from other branches of the army including Natasha and Olivia at a giant table that is made out of marble with a huge map of the Ruhan Forest region on top of it. "Junior royal knights what take you so long come in quick" Natasha commanded them with a strong voice and a hint of angry tone. They all quickly form up front of Natasha and the captain "Ready for duty!!" They all say simultaneously.
"Great a bunch of kids," one out of 4 Captain says out loud with a smug face then he continues "What can a bunch of kids do look at them they are barely 13 look not less there is a girl in their team" he continues to downgrade them. "That's enough sir Edward we are here not to underestimate our people"
"Tsk, whatever continues what are you saying sir Natasha" he crossed his hand in frustration as his word was cut off by Olivia.
"Great enough with your nonsense let me continue" Natasha then points at the map that is focused on the forest region of Ruhan where the junior royal knights' trial is held "We have received a report there is a high level of activity from The republic soldier in this region". Then Sir Edward began to speak up "Didn't we send a few scouts there" Natasha then nodded "Yes we did but unfortunately their horse returned with their rider's dismembered body". Everyone in the room ghaps and horrified by the news, "then we need to do something fast we can't let them gain an upper hand we must do something" Sir Edward put his hand on his chin while in his deep taught. then he realizes why the kids are there "Natasha you don't mean that you going to send these kids there aren't you". Natasha nods her head "Yes but this will be a joint effort for all four of our army branches so they will not be alone".
Sir Edward "Yet still what can they do, aren't they too young and weak?" As Natasha and Sir Edward still lock in an argument about sending them Thomas realizes that Blake is grinding his teeth and clutching his fist as Blake is trying not to lash out at Sir Edward. Thomas leaned closer to Blake and whispered to him "Blake I know you are trying your best but you need to calm down" One of Thomas's Free hands touched Blake's upper back with a small glowing white Blake began to calm down.
Blake looks at Thomas and says with a smile "Thank you, friend".
"These kids are more powerful than some of our fully grown knights so don't underestimate them Sir Edward" Olivia interrupted them, she crossed her hand before speaking again "The point is we need their strength for this operation as they have seen and been there in the recent time"
Sir Edward sighed before speaking in a defeated tone "Fine have it your way their casualty is not my responsibility". Natasha then nod "All right then let me brief you again" Natasha pointed at the map
"We believe they are hiding here in this cave"
Natasha shows where the location is on the map and Thomas and the rest of his friends instantly recognize the cave, Natasha then continues "I and the kids will enter this while Sir Edward searches the surrounding area for you"
Natasha pointed at the other Captain that is sitting at the table "Sir Victoria you will be her guardian at the border with Olivia and prevent them from entering our land again"
Olivia nods while Victoria stares at Natasha coldly before nodding in agreement. "Alright then the operation will start tomorrow dawn," Natasha says with confidence in her voice after a few minutes one has left the room.