ROYALTY: The Lord of the Glorious Water Element
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: MISDIRECTED

Prince Henry and Roni continued to tour the market after visiting several shops.

"You don't want to buy clothes, Roni?" ask Prince Henry.

The two now walked hand in hand along the road in the middle of the market.

Roni weighed in on Prince Henry's offer. He replied, "No need, Prince. I've had enough clothes in the closet."

"Yes, I know, but those clothes aren't your own. Maybe you want to have your own clothes?" ask Prince Henry.

Roni replied wisely, "Those old clothes are enough for me. At least I have clothes to cover my body."

Prince Henry smiled at Roni's reply. "However, Roni, don't you want more than enough?"

Roni paused for a moment, looking at the beautiful clothes hanging in front of the clothing store. "Maybe someday, Prince. Right now, my happiness doesn't depend on new clothes."

Prince Henry smiled appreciatingly. "You're so humble, Roni. But what if this time we're looking for something really special for you? A dress that's really yours."

Roni thought for a moment, then agreed, "Alright, Prince. Maybe we can find something special and simple at once."

They continue their journey in the middle of the market, looking for shops that provide unique and special clothing. The bustling market atmosphere became the backdrop for their adventure.

After a few meters of leaving the market area earlier, Prince Henry paused for a moment as from a distance he saw a skinny boy sneaking behind a food vendor. It seemed like the little boy wanted to steal food from the seller.

Prince Henry is still observing and has not acted to prevent it. "You saw Roni. There are children whose lives are not as lucky as you," he said, pointing slightly at the little boy who was still making sure of the situation around and looking for opportunities to steal food.

"I mean, Prince?" ask Roni.

"Look, aren't you aware of the boy's movements?" Prince Henry lowered his hand.

Roni realized what Prince Henry meant. Then the teenager observed the little boy there. "Yes, he seems to want to do something."

"Do you understand what I mean?" ask Prince Henry again.

"I understand." Roni nodded.

Prince Henry and Roni continued to observe the child's movements. The little boy fiddled around and occasionally looked around, making sure it was safe. When there was an opportunity, when the food merchant was off guard, the boy quickly moved to pick up one of the food there. Suddenly some people realized it.

"Hey, that kid stole your food!!" yelled one of the people.

The boy was panicking. His expression turned into fear as he saw many people turning to look at him. As he tried to escape, suddenly the food seller acted to pull the child's clothes from behind, so that the child could not escape.

"Where do you want the little thief to go?" asked the food seller was a middle-aged man.

"I-I'm hungry, I-I haven't eaten." The boy spoke stammeringly, looking at the man with a sad and heartfelt facial expression.

"No excuses, where's your mother!?" asked the man firmly, although honestly in the bottom of his heart he felt pity.

"I-I don't know. My mother left," replied the boy carelessly and fearfully.

People around the market began to gather to see the incident. Some of them were whispering about the poor little boy.

"Give me this food!" Immediately the man's seller took the food from the boy's skinny hands.

The boy will take the food back but shut down when the man before him poses a threat.

"You shouldn't steal like this! If you want to ask for food, just tell me! Who taught you to steal!? Answer!!" the man snapped before him, making the boy tremble. His whole body was shaking.

The boy did not dare to answer. He really can't express words. Her eyes were already covered in tears almost crying, yet it seemed to pity the man before her.

The man was very upset and was about to hit the boy's skinny hand, before that happened, Prince Henry immediately acted to prevent the man from hurting such a small child.

"Can you act smarter? Children do not need to be abused. He needs guidance" Prince Henry said firmly but impressed to remain calm.

The man stopped his movements, then immediately turned his head to the side. Instantly he was shocked and intimidated, knowing who the man who was now standing gallantly before him was. A prince who was highly respected by the people.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness Prince Henry. I don't mean to molest this kid. I just taught him a lesson not to repeat the same mistake" the man replied, pleading for mercy.

Prince Henry said calmly, "Indeed, we must teach those who make mistakes. However, let's do it in a better and educational way. This kid may need help and guidance, not physical punishment."

Roni who stood nearby added, "Prince Henry is right. Maybe we can come up with a solution together to help this kid and teach him a lesson on what's right."

Prince Henry then looked at the boy. "What prompted you to do this? Don't be afraid, we're here to help."

The boy is still hesitant, but with the support of Princes Henry and Roni, he begins to tell the story of his difficult life. Prince Henry and Roni listened attentively, while those around them also bore witness to their kindness.

"You were separated from your mother when you went to Andora City?" prince Henry asked when the boy finished telling the story of his trip to Andora City.

"Yes, I don't know where my mother is now" the boy replied with a hearty tone.

"All right, I-."

Prince Henry's speech was cut off when suddenly the boy stood up, then with a quick movement he kicked right in the stomach of Prince Henry, making Prince Henry almost toppled backwards. Fortunately, he was able to keep up with his body.

"Hahaha, you've been fooled!" The little boy laughed loudly, then took out a pitcher from inside his knitting bag. Then he threw something out of the jug at Prince Henry.

Everyone panicked to see the boy's unexpected behavior. At first, it looks pity that it does not face.

Roni was panicking too. Before the water hit Prince Henry, he quickly raised his right hand and immediately the water floated right in front of Prince Henry's face. A moment later, Roni quickly pointed the water towards the ground and splashed out in all directions.

"You brat, you brat! You've tried to harm Prince Henry!" shouted the drug dealer who knew that the water the child threw was hard water that could make the skin flake or itch. Hard water is a different color than ordinary water. The drug dealer seems to have experienced.

Everyone was dumbfounded after listening to the speech of the medicine merchant. So many people swarmed the scene.

"This little boy does not deserve to be forgiven. Give him a lesson, come on! Give him a good lesson!" some residents shouted provokingly for others to act to beat or molest the child.

Prince Henry seems to have remained calm despite knowing the boy was close to wreaking his life. "Calm down! Don't abuse the little ones! Maybe we can talk about it in a good way!" the interaction is with everyone.

The cry of Prince Henry was ignored by the citizens, some men immediately acted to beat the child. As if he had given her no mercy.

The boy thrashed around feeling an incredible pain in his body. Just as Prince Henry was about to save her, there was suddenly a black-robed man from the other direction who was running very fast towards the crowd. The man with a lightning move cast his magic and made some of the men who were beating the boy instantly bounce quite a distance away. While Prince Henry nimbly jumped backwards before the magic hit his body.

Everyone panicked to witness the unexpected.

The boy was crying. The mysterious black-robed man who did not show his face, immediately acted in carrying the child and took him away. The black-robed man ran very fast towards the west. Everyone only gaped when they saw the man running like lightning.

"Who is he? Who exactly is that little boy? Why is all this so sudden?" say some people around.

"Fast leave this place!" shouted another citizen.

"Who is that little boy, Prince Henry? Why did a black-robed man suddenly take him away?" roni asked in confusion after witnessing the unexpected incident.

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Meanwhile, in a place far from the market, precisely near the river, Edward was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief even though he was a little stingy after he saved his now battered foster child in the face.

"You are so stupid! Why did you even water Prince Henry? I'm telling you to splash that hard water over the young blue-haired boy's face next to Prince Henry!" Edward was very irritated because the boy was misdirected when pouring the hard water that should have been to Roni.

"I'm sorry, I only saw Prince Henry who had blue hair. The boy is not what you see" said the little boy, looking down. She grimaces occasionally, feeling pain in her cheeks.

Edward paused for a moment when he heard the boy's words. He then made sure, "Wait! You're saying the boy's not what I saw? Whatchu mean?"