Chapter 4 - betrayal

Fade in:

Ext. Planet Linux A25. - Space

The vast expanse of the Milky Way stretches out before us, dotted with glittering stars and swirling nebulae. Ships from various alien species are engaged in a deadly space war, lasers blasting through the void as explosions light up the darkness.

Int. King's Throne Room - Palace Ship

King Zara, a regal and imposing figure, sits on his throne, flanked by his loyal advisers. On the other side of the room stands General Rong jingyu, the strongest and most revered warrior in the galaxy. Her armor glistens in the soft light, and her steely gaze betrays no emotion.

King Zara: (to General Rong jingyu) General, you have served me well in this war. Your victories are renowned throughout the galaxy.

General Rong jingyu: (bowing her head) It is my honor to serve you, Your Majesty.

King Zara: Indeed. But I fear that your loyalty may be wavering.

General Rong jingyu: (confused) My loyalty, Your Majesty?

King Zara: Yes. I have heard whispers of discontent among the ranks. Some say that you are plotting against me, that you seek to usurp my throne.

General Rong jingyu: (shocked) I swear upon my honor, Your Majesty, I have no such intentions. I have only ever fought for you and for the safety of our people.

King Zara: (leaning forward) And yet, the rumors persist. I cannot risk the stability of my kingdom on the word of a single general, no matter how esteemed. Therefore, I have made a decision.

General Rong's eyes widen as King Zara gestures to his guards, who move forward to apprehend her.

Rong jingyu: (struggling against the guards) Your Majesty, please! You cannot do this! I am loyal to you, I swear it!

King Zara: (coldly) I am sorry, General Rook. But the safety of my kingdom must come first. Take him to the brig.

General Rook is dragged away, his protests echoing through the chamber.

Ext. Palace Ship - Brig

Rong jingyu is thrown into a cell, the heavy door slamming shut behind him. She stands alone in the dimly lit room, her mind reeling with disbelief and betrayal.

Rong jingyu: (to herself) How could he do this? I have given my life for him, and this is how he repays me?

Int. King's Throne Room - Palace Ship

King Zara sits on his throne, his expression impassive as his advisers look on.

Adviser 1: (whispering) Your Majesty, was this truly necessary? General Rook has been a loyal servant for years.

King Zara: (coldly) Loyalty can be fickle, my friend. It is better to strike before the traitor has a chance to act.

Adviser 2: (nervously) But what if he is innocent, Your Majesty? What if we have made a grave mistake?

King Zara: (smirking) Then he will have the chance to prove his innocence in the ultimate trial.

Ext. Palace Ship - Brig

Rong paces back and forth in her cell, her mind racing with thoughts of betrayal and revenge. As She looks out into the void of space, a plan begins to form in her mind.

Rong jingyu thought of ways to get out of the cells but she herself being the strongest general of the planet knows that it is second to impossible to get a ounce of hope to get out of her know.

After what seems like an eternal, there suddenly was a sound approaching her cell.

The door to the dreg opened to see 4-5 tall man walking out from the light outside at the background. The faces of these man seemed to be darken because of the light outside.

The man on the lead appeared to be the same cold hearted king that just sentenced her a while ago Without hearing out her explaination.

The man came infront of her cell and looked at her through the steel bars with cold sharp eyes trying to read her eyes which equally stared at him which her burning phoenix eyes. The king and Rong jingyu stared at each other as if have a contest with eachother which angered the king . These is the attitude he hated the most about her that made him doubt her loyalty towards him. Her undefeated charisma, uncompromising quality, unwavering persistent , specially that unrealistic beauty of hers that makes even him , the king , who has hundreds of concubines and beauties in his harem , want to own her because of whom, he, the king went to the very extend to kill that bastard and made him disappear from her life.

This is what "he" should get since he(the king) can't get what he(the king) wants.

"He" can get the thing he(the king) can't get so he(the king) just made "him" disappear from her life and memories.

In the last resort, the king himself had to break the contest by clearing his throat.

" General Rong, I don't know if the allocation on you are true or false but based on your previous merits and sacrifices, I , the king have through to give you this last chance but you have to lead the army during this urgent situation . This is your first and last chance. " King Zara spoke out as if this is something Rong jingyu should do and as if he was doing some charity by letting her join the war.

The two advisors looked at the king with a surprised look. The two advisors just lost all hopes for the king now.

The king directed the guards to open up the cell door and free her...

Rong jingyu is just as confused as the two advisors as she walked by the corridor walking towards her spaceship. While the king behind her smirked looking at her back.

Is it the last goodbye? I hope you never met him in your lifetime. Thank him for your this ending.

" Rong jingyu!"

The king suddenly called her name which made her surprised since he hasn't called her by her full name since a long time ago.

"Tell him, I finally did separated you both "

After saying this, The king just chuckled in a very evil way and flicked his sleeve to leave.

Rong jingyu was stunned then confused by his sudden behaviours. Who is he talking about? Who did he finally separated? He said you so is it me? But if it's me then who did he separated me with whom? And who is "HE"?

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