ROYALTY: The Lord of the Glorious Water Element
CHAPTER TWELVE: THE KINGDOM OF ANDORA

"Wow, is this the main page of the Andoran Kingdom?" Roni was truly amazed when looking at her extremely beautiful surroundings.

Jack, the horse is walking leisurely, so Roni can enjoy the scenery around her. While Henry who was used to seeing the beauty of the Andora Kingdom only displayed a flat facial expression.

"Yes, we have entered the real main courtyard of the Kingdom of Andora" replied Henry.

The main courtyard of the Andoran Kingdom is vast and overgrown with green grass that stretches to the end of the border of the kingdom. Not just weeds, but grasses that are treated with expertise by the skilled hands of royal gardeners. Meanwhile, a dazzling path of fine-grained cobblestone roads connects this courtyard to a magnificent royal building. Right now, that road is being passed by Henry and Roni.

Then Henry pointed to a magnificent and large fountain statue, located in the middle of the royal courtyard. "You see that statue?" tanyakanya.

Roni followed Henry's direction. "Yes I saw it."

"The fountain was as a sign that this was the royal main courtyard." Henry explained.

"Wow, it's so beautiful" said Roni gazing in admiration at the fountain there. He wanted to take a bath under the fountain which seemed very fresh.

"In a moment we will arrive in front of the Royal Palace. Get ready," said Henry, tightening his grip on his horse's harness.

"I can't wait." Roni looks happy. He was always smiling.

"Jack run!" The order from Henry made Jack run fast towards the main gate of the kingdom that is so magnificent and large.

The gate was heavily guarded by several royal soldiers. One of the soldiers looked suspicious upon seeing Roni. Henry perfectly understood the meaning of the soldier's gaze to Roni. Henry stopped his horse just after the gate was opened wide by four soldiers.

Henry spoke loudly to the gate guard soldiers. "All of you don't panic and don't worry. The figure behind me was a boy from across the country who wanted to train in witchcraft in the Andora Kingdom. I deliberately brought him to the kingdom!"

Roni seemed confused because Henry said he was a figure. A moment of confusion was diverted as Roni recalled that she indeed had an escort figure. Maybe that's why Henry said he was. In the eyes of the royal members, it is not Roni who is seen but a Royalty figure who always accompanies Roni.

"We understand Prince Henry." All the soldiers in unison answered and nodded. Then they invited Prince Henry into the real territory of the kingdom.

The amazing! Suddenly Roni was amazed to see the real beauty in front of her eyes. Behind the high walls and the big gate was a building that was so magnificent, spacious, tall, stunning, amazing, and magical. Yes, it is the magical Andora Royal Palace. The magnificent palace is made of gold stone and sturdy walls that are light blue. It has many beautiful towers with golden colors in the dome. Then the most impressive part is the tower located in the middle of the other tower. The tower was very tall and almost touched the sky with a golden dome that was so big and looked sparkling, as if decorating the orange twilight sky. Not only the beauty of the tower, just below the palace hill there is also a very beautiful blue lake and spoil the eyes.

The day was getting late, the sun was getting sunk to the bottom of the earth, and the glittering lights around the palace made the atmosphere even more amazing.

"Wow! It's so beautiful than I thought!" roni said immeasurably. His eyes sparkled with admiration.

"Yeah, it's like you've never seen a palace. Your reaction is overrated." Henry quipped Roni who he thought was excessive when he saw the beauty of the palace.

Roni didn't seem to accept it, then he defended himself. "I haven't seen a palace building since I was a kid. It's only natural that I'm so happy."

"Yeah, but at least you can be a little grown-up." Henry then instigated Jack to turn right, where there was a path that became the main path leading to the stables. It was time for Jack to rest after a full day of adventure.

"Where do you want to take me?" roni asked Henry.

"I took Jack to the cage. You see for yourself, it's getting late, and Jack needs a break" Henry explained.

"Oh well." Roni nodded.

Arriving at the cage, Henry firmly asked Roni to immediately get off the back of his horse. As soon as Roni came down and set foot on the grass, his eyes were instantly mesmerized by the stunning scenery around the cage. There, several shady trees towered high, growing resplendently around the cage. Not only that, it looks also a source of clear water provided for the drinking water needs of the horses that are there. What made him even more amazed was the cage itself, which consisted of sturdy walls and roofs, all made of teak wood that was so magnificent and spacious.

"How many pet horses are there?" roni asked while watching the horses in the stables that lined up very long from the west end to the east end. I don't know how many.

"There are a thousand horses. It was just a pet horse, not to mention a horse that was specifically for war" Henry replied as he walked closer to Roni. Henry had just put Jack in a special stable and separated from the other horses. Jack is Henry's favorite horse. Even when Henry was a kid, Jack was a kid. Their friendship seemed inseparable.

The Andoran Kingdom had a thousand pet horses, not included in the number of horses used for battle. A decent horse for the battlefield is a horse that is mature and physically strong, and specially selected by horse breeders who have been professional in the field of animal husbandry for many years. On the other hand, pet horses are horses that are provided specifically for the transportation of royal members.

"That's a lot! Then how many people take care of all the horses in the kingdom?" asked Roni who was very curious.

"You don't ask too many questions. Your question is a waste of time. Come on, follow me!" Henry then walked ahead of Roni who was still silent in his place. Then shortly afterwards, Roni half ran over to Henry who had already drifted away.

"Hey wait!" Roni running. He stopped right next to Henry.

"All right, I'm gonna take a shower."

Henry took Roni to the bathroom located outside the palace, not far from the horse stable. Actually it was a special bathroom for royal warriors.

"You're bathing here. When you have finished your bath, call my name three times. I'll come in front of you and bring clothes, okay?" henry said, pointing to the bathroom in front of him. The bathroom was not luxurious and seemed ordinary.

"Hey how you-." Before Roni continued his words, Henry suddenly disappeared somewhere he had gone.

"Hey! Where are you going!?" Roni shouted to coincide with Henry who was already lost in his place. "He can disappear, it's magical" Roni said in amazement.

Now silence enveloped the atmosphere around Roni. Completely deserted, there was not a single person milling about in that place. Not even the royal soldiers appeared around the place. Only the sounds of the night beasts could be heard from each other from a distance.

"That's one piece, my God," said Roni.

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Roni had finished bathing and changed into a light blue robe. Henry brought him clothes and told him to change his clothes before the royal dinner began. I don't know how many times Henry has been so kind to him. First, Henry saves her from the mischievous monkey that bullies her while she is in the river. Second, Henry took him to the city of Andora. Third, Henry tells him about the figure who accompanies him and intends to train him to learn to control the power. Third, Henry took him to the Kingdom of Andora. And fourth, Henry gave her clothes for free. I don't know what good Henry did to him later. For sure Roni is very grateful to be able to meet the Prince of the Kingdom of Andora who is very kind and sincere to help him. Very rarely was there a prince as good as Henry.

"The clothes you're wearing are honestly mine. But the clothes are not enough on my body now, rather than unused, I'd rather just give them to you" explains Henry who now walks beside Roni.

"Your clothes look good even though they've been around for a long time. Thank you, I don't know what kind of kindness you have to repay. I'm so grateful to you." Roni smile.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter. I love helping people in need." Henry smiled. His handsome face was drenched under the dim moonlight.

"Your heart is very noble Prince Henry. I'm really lucky to meet Prince Henry."

"Thank you for the compliment. Helping each other is natural, isn't it?"

"Put each other is natural. But it's very hard to find a sincere human being as helpful as you are, Prince."

"Yeah, it depends on each other's hearts. If you plant kindness then all you get is kindness too. Vice versa. If what you plant is bad, then don't regret it when you get bad, too."

"Well, besides helping, you're smart, too, Prince."

"Yeah, thanks. Your praise means a lot to me."

"Where are we going now?" Roni asked confused as to where he and Henry were going. Roni had just followed and followed Henry's steps.

"Did you forget? I already told you, if we're going to have dinner with the royal family soon" Henry replied with a smile.

Roni was shocked and did not believe Henry's words. How could he suddenly be able to go straight to dinner with the highly respected royal family. It is impossible for the royal family to take his presence for granted, he thought.

"I can't have dinner with the royal family. I'm just a lowly boy." Roni tried to stay self-aware. He did not want his presence to make the royal family feel angry or interfere with their dinner.

Henry laughed a little and replied, "Hey just calm down, don't get discouraged. You will attract the attention of the royal family. Especially Queen Andora."

Roni was shocked. "Hah, how could I possibly be attractive in the eyes of the royal family!? You don't make it up!"

Henry did not answer. He walked even faster, leaving Roni behind. Then said loudly, "Quick run before dinner starts! The royal family is waiting!"

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This is the picture of the beautiful Kingdom of Andora. The picture matches the description I described, right?

Picture: Official Image. My own making. Not taken from Google or any app.