The kingdom of Tenerife buzzed with excitement as the preparation for the annual tournament of nights reached their peak. knights from far and wide had gathered to complete in the series of challenges that would test their skills strength and bravery.
prince Lawrence, eager to prove himself on the field of battle had entered the tournament alongside his fellow knights his heart set on the victory. as he donned his armor and mounted his steed, his mind raced with thoughts of glory and honor.
But as the first challenge began a fierce melee of swords and shields , Lawrence found himself face to face with a formidable opponent . with each blow exchanged his determination only grew stronger driving him forward despite mounted odds .
however in the heat of battle , a disaster struck. a well aimed strike from his opponent's blade found it's mark slicing through Lawrence's armor and leaving him wounded and bleeding on the ground.
as the crowds gasped in horror, Aegeus ever vigilant on his side rushed to Lawrence's side his face paled with concern "your highness" he said his voiced tinged with urgency" we must get you to safety".
But Lawrence shook his head his jaw clenched with determination . "no" he insisted his voice hoarse with pain "I will not retreat not while there is still breath in my body".
with Aegeus's help Lawrence rose to his feet his muscles aching and his vision swimming. but even as he staggered back into the fray , he knew he could not go much longer.
Prince Lawrence despite his injuries he did not want to disappoint his father king Alaric. he waited for a good moment to strike his opponent with his sharp sword leaving his opponent gasping for air on the ground.
Kingdom Tenerife erupted with cheers and joy sue to prince's Lawrence win. the king ordered celebration across the Kingdom to celebrate his son victory .
later that night king Alaric summoned his son in the court room. "my son today you have proven to be worthy of this seat" he pointed the king throne "I'm very proud of you so I wanted to appoint you to go to the village to assess the situation then you can come back is that fine my son?"
"yes father it's alright when will I go to the village?" prince Lawrence asked ."tomorrow at dawn you will be going remember this has to be undercover investigation you will with Aegeus only".
"understood father ", after their talk prince Lawrence went to sleep thinking of tomorrow journey despite his injuries he was still excited to go to the village.
At dawn prince Lawrence and Aegeus started their journey to the village they had to pass syrena forest the mystical forest believed to have mythical creatures . they decided to tread carefully so they can pass without encountering mythical creatures.
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In the syrena forest priest Melbourne wanted to go to the kingdom Tenerife so he had to look for Leong before he could leave.
"Leong I'm going out remember you have to keep studying as I taught you you are not to set a foot outside this forest please you're eighteen now so please behave alright?" priest Melbourne pleaded with Leong since Leong was very naughty boy.
"priest you tell me this almost everyday I'll not set a foot outside this forest besides I'm not in the mood to go out today so don't worry" Leong explained but priest Melbourne knew he was not sincere because he had a little smirk
"leong I think you don't know that I'm serious I Saw you smirking I know so you forced me to do this " he said while grinning. Leong knew priest was up to no good.
"priest please I'll behave but don't put the barrier please father?" Leong begged
"ooh so today I'm your father Leong hahahah , I'm kidding but do not go out today okay?" priest insisted
"I'll not so be at ease priest" Leong said
"ok I'll go see you later" priest said then he started going leaving Leong behind
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"your highness I checked everywhere and everything seems fine" Aegeus informed prince Lawrence
"ok we can rest now and tomorrow morning we will start our journey to the kingdom" prince Lawrence said .
they decided to sleep since they tired , but when they were sleeping prince Lawrence dreamed he was with a boy playing in the river but suddenly the boy was pulled in the water drowning and disappeared. he woke up gasping for air because it seemed like a reality.
"your highness what's wrong?" Aegeus woke up and clutched his sword looking alert to spot any danger against his prince .
"it's fine just a bad dream, very bad dream" prince and said while sighing because it was not the first time dreaming playing with a mystery boy whose face was not visible
Aegeus sat down and said "do you want to talk about it my prince I can be a good listener you know" he said while winking making prince Lawrence laugh
"it's fine Aegeus and since when did you know how to make a joke? prince Lawrence joked. Aegeus chuckled a little then answered" I always knew how to make a joke it was always you who act as grandpa even though you're only 18"
" I'm not the grandpa you're the grandpa how old are you? is it 30 or 40?"prince joked again
Aegeus gasped" IAM not 39 or 40 , I'm just 22 excuse you your majesty "he said while rolling his eyes . prince Lawrence laughed and they decided to call it a day.
on the other side priest Melbourne was preparing to return to syrena forest but was halted by an older man" is that you priest? he asked but priest Melbourne didn't lift his Head he said "I think you have got a wrong person sir I'm not a priest neither I live here so excuse me" he retorted
but the other man insisted " I know it's you you were there when queen Imogen was delivering I was there too ".
"it's not me might be another person" he said then left in a hurry leaving that Man wondering