I was only seeking an audience to confirm if Jin Hale is our ally but due to certain situations. The simple question I want to ask turns into a serious and secret meeting.When I headed to Royal Palace. I was expecting to be welcome in the throne room but to my surprise, I was led to the secret meeting room we always used when I'm still an advisor of His Majesty.When I enter the room, Albert is also there seating while drinking tea.His Majesty who always wore not so luxurious apparel stands up and welcomes me.His wrinkles all over his face are a sign of his age is getting upon him.But his aura is still refined during his glorious days."Beatrice, come. Please be seated. It's been a long time." His MajestyI smile thinking that the humble king didn't even change.I bow my head in respect and heeded his advice.After taking my seat I send my regards and reply"Yes, His Majesty is still the same as the last time we met." BeatriceHis Majesty smiled"So do you. I want to give you a pr
As time goes by, the birds chirping are gets clearer until I can hear it like I'm just standing next to it.I widened my eyes and released the mana.Seeing my expression, Beatrice grinned at me."So, did you get me now?" Beatrice.I just nodded my head."But still, saying that eating the food you spit is not ladylike." JinThen I feel again that terrifying mana. Before I can react, she sends me flying into the wall of the training room but before I passed out, I muttered something."Please teach me that also…" JinSeeing and hearing it, Beatrice just sighed and carry him to the clinic.I just walk up to the clinic bed and after a brief questioning by the nurse, she let me rest in my dorm.When I returned, I started to meditate again.After a few hours of meditation, I start to think about the message we received earlier. Albert wants us to prepare and come home to Haynes Castle if needed depending on the next message we will receive by tomorrow. I have a bad premonition about this ki
Inside the study room, the atmosphere is serious. Albert is walking back and forth thinking about how he can convince Jin to meet His Majesty without alarming him about the situation.Jin is criminally overpowered by a human standard and what makes him more dangerous is how his mind works.He can conclude even with the simple information he has. What makes him more terrifying is that he was always correct.Who knows what he will tell His Majesty once he learned that they are planning to ask for his cooperation when needed?Although Jin gives his agreement he will cooperate if the royal palace meets his demands. But still…Before his brain explode of thinking what is the best excuse, he heard a couple of knocks.It seems he's here."You may come in." AlbertAs usual, I treated him as a guest more than a knight and pointed to the sofa he was seated before on their first meeting in the study room.I can't still believe a 22-year-old student possessed power than can overthrow one nation.
"You must be Jin. I'm the Crown Prince Michael." Crown Prince said and smile"Your Highness, it's finally a pleasure to meet you."I replied shortly and sensed a sharp glare and when I shifted my sight to my left side, it was Albert.He seems to be telling me that I should bow my head to show respect by making a little move of his head downward.The crown prince noticed my furrowed eyebrows while looking at Albert and said something"It's okay, you don't need to do that bothersome courtesy." Crown Prince Michael."But your Highness." Albert"It's fine. Besides I was rather felt relieved" Michael shifted his gaze to me and look directly into my eyes."It seems that my older brother meets his equal." Princess ClaireWe turn our heads to the princess, and she introduced herself to me."I am Princess Claire Astley of Narva Kingdom, the youngest child of His Highness." Princess"I am Jin Hale, knight of Haynes Nobility."I replied and bowed my head to show her respectEveryone is astonishe
"By sending the spy as a messenger." The crown prince's lips crept up with a smirk"Yes, only one spy needs to be sent to their camp. You guys just need to get rid of the rest of the spies.""How do we know who the spies are?" Albert"I have my way; you only need to follow my directives." JinI look toward His Majesty to grasp his reaction."I will consider your plan but I need to talk first to the officials about the war." His Majesty"I hope we make it fast as we are running out of time. The empire shows its fang in the most unimaginable and unexpected way when its prey is not being cautious." JinI left the room and the crown prince accompany me."Apologies Your Highness if I didn't give you respect earlier in the waiting room." JinThe crown prince stop walking and look at my face in surprise."It's okay. But may I know why?" Crown Prince"Well, you can say it's for show." Jin"Just for show?" Crown prince while furrowing his browse"Yes, for show." JinThat is half-truth and half
After talking about the plan Jin laid on my face about increasing the power capability of the Narva kingdom forces, there is nothing I can do but agree.My initial plan is to stay in the capital city and defend the people as long as I can. That's why I was hesitant to get the position of commander in chief.I know for a fact that our forces have no power to withstand the attack from the empire but my foolish brothers who still want to be the next king will try to use the opportunity to get the said position and increase their influence.But they are doomed to fail no matter what they do, our kingdom's existence is at stake, which is why from the start, His Majesty wants to hold the position of commander in chief.It is not that he doesn't trust me as a crown prince. He will use the opportunity that if ever we failed, history will blame him not me as a crown prince and also give us ample time to escape.My old man doesn't know when to rest.*SighIt's been two days since Jin layout the
"Now, who would be the first one to try the durability of my armor?" I said while smiling."You're kidding right Your Highness? How can we let such a thing happen?""Now. Don't be like that. I already know who among you does not want me to become the next King so if this new invention is really not what we claimed, it is your chance to get rid of me." The crown prince replied without hesitation.Of course, none would dare. Even if I said none will be held responsible if there is something happened to me.Actually, I didn't really know if it can withstand a single magic attack of a C-rank magician.Jin made a remark that it can withstand ten consecutive magic attacks by an E-rank magician.It is the same with the special uniform in Academy but those uniforms are useless in war. Yes, it can preserve your life but you cannot move due to the uniform will affect your mobility and can render you to pass out.Let us hope that what Jin said is true.I was snapped back to reality when His Maje
Now the hardest part is to determine the spies sent by the empire. I am heading to the southern border accompanied by Beatrice, Robert, and Elena. Albert disagreed when I told them about bringing Elena which I understand. But Elena insisted saying that “Jin needs me now; he did a lot of things for us so it is time to repay him”. I do not mind being repaid as long as it is money, I mean the opportunity to let me wander around the royal palace. I sense a lot of things needed to investigate in the royal palace, especially the nobles. I’ll get back to them soon. “Are you sure you can identify the spies inside the stronghold?” Robert “No, but we can. We are a team here so we need to cooperate with each other. I already told you the plan so let’s stick to it for now. If it proves unsuccessful, we can swiftly move to the second plan.” I replied Our plan is simple. To identify the spies without them noticing it and have one of them as a messenger. I read in the old book that spies are us