ROYALTY: The Lord of the Glorious Water Element
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN: THE SIMPLICITY OF PRINCE HENRY & THE UNIQUENESS OF JACK

Henry and Roni will return to continue their adventure. There are still many places in the Andora region that they have not explored. Now that the sun was at its peak, it should be time for Henry and Roni to have lunch. Because it was still in the waterfall area, they decided to look for fruits around the place.

"We should look for fruit around this place. There is no way we can go back to the kingdom for lunch" Henry said, taking his wet clothes. He is now bare-chested and only wears his robe pants.

So did Roni who was also bare-chested, and only wore her wet robe pants. "Come, we'll go get some fruit. I'm hungry."

"Before that, we must dry our clothes first" Henry said as he descended from the hill.

Roni followed Henry's steps while carrying his clothes. "Where can we dry our clothes?" tanyakanya.

Henry replied, "We can find a pretty open place, maybe in direct sunlight. I saw some big rocks there, we can hang them on top of that rock." Henry and Roni rushed to the place described.

After putting their clothes on the stones that were displayed in the bright sunlight, Henry said, "While our clothes are dry, let's explore around this place in search of fruit."

Roni agreed, "Good idea. Who knows we found a fruit we've never seen before in this region." The two of them started exploring around the waterfall region, in hopes of finding fresh and delicious fruit.

Henry and Roni stepped over a grass-covered path, heading to the other side of the waterfall, where there was a place that seemed to be overgrown with banana and papaya trees. That's a good opportunity for them. By eating bananas and papaya, it seems to be enough to help prop up their stomachs.

"Hey, look over there, bananas and papayas are huge. We can bring some for supplies during the trip," Roni said as she pointed towards the banana and papaya trees towering between the green leaves.

Henry agreed, "Good, Roni. We can also bring bananas and papaya as a provision for our journey later."

They both walked closer to where the abundant banana and papaya trees grew. Once there, the two attempted to reach for the tall papaya in the tree twigs using long wooden sticks found around there. While they do not need to bother to take bananas because the tree is quite low.

Having managed to get some bananas and papayas, they sat under shady banana trees to enjoy their fresh fruit.

"We have to be grateful, Roni, we get a lot of fruit for lunch" Henry said with a smile, taking one banana and peeling the skin and eating it immediately.

"True, if there is no fruit around this place, maybe we should look elsewhere that may be further away," replied Roni. Then take one banana and eat it.

Roni looked at Henry's face that looked satisfied eating the fruits. He was greatly amazed and saluted by Henry, despite his title of a prince but Henry remained humble, modest, and skillful at surviving in the wild. It was rare for a prince to have such a simple nature as Henry.

"You are amazing. Although the prince, but your simple attitude makes this trip more meaningful," said Roni amazed.

Henry smiled faintly. "Thank you, Roni. For me, title or status is not important in this adventure. What matters is our experience and friendship."

"I agree," Roni replied as she nodded and smiled.

Silent. No one talks between them, and rather enjoys their rest time by eating bananas and papayas.

"Hey, where's Jack?" suddenly Roni remembered Jack, the horse had not been seen around the waterfall.

"Just calm down, I can call Jack inwardly" Henry said.

"You're serious?" Roni looked surprised by Henry's words.

Henry smiled, "Yes, I have a special bond with Jack. We both have a deep relationship. I'll try to call him."

With his eyes closed, Henry focused his mind, searched for Jack's whereabouts, and spoke inwardly with the intention of telling Jack to come to his place. After a while, there was a pounding of the approaching horse's legs, and Jack emerged from behind the bushes.

Roni was amazed as she looked at Jack who was walking gallantly towards Henry. "That's awesome! How can you communicate with Jack like that?"

"Since childhood I've always been with Jack, playing together, adventuring together, and maybe that's why me and Jack have an inner bond," henry said as he stroked Jack's back which was now lying next to him.

The horse lay down next to Henry, then slightly neighed while taking a smaller papaya with its mouth, and eating it.

"Hey, how can Jack eat papaya?" Roni was surprised to see it.

Henry laughed and replied, "Hahaha... Jack has a unique taste. He likes to try different types of foods, including fruits like papaya."

Henry explains, "Each horse has different food preferences. Jack likes the variety of food. It's also his way of gaining energy, and he seems hungry."

While looking at Jack enjoying the papaya, Roni smiled. "Jack is special. I was amazed to see a horse as smart and unique as him."

The two continued the light conversation while eating their fruits. When they felt that their stomachs were full enough, they decided to immediately continue the adventure in the Andoran region.

"I'm full, we'd better get on our way, right away" Henry said, standing up and patting his dusty trousers.

"Alright, before the afternoon, we have to get to the next place," said Roni who then stood up.

The two stepped in tandem, returning to the spot around the waterfall to pick up the clothes they had dried on the rock.

"Our clothes are a little dry, but we can wear them" Henry said, taking his clothes and taking Roni's. Then he threw one of the clothes towards Roni.

Roni quickly caught his clothes. Then he said, "Yes. At least we can wear it. It will dry itself on the way."

Henry is now wearing his clothes, as well as Roni. Then the two men continued on their way, stepping away from the waterfall area with the ever-loyal Jack following their every move.

Arriving in a more open space, Henry prepares Jack for his next adventure. "Jack, get ready, we'll continue this adventure!" Jack ran and stopped right in front of Henry, and Roni was amazed by the dexterity of the horse.

"Well, Jack, be a good horse on the way. Roni, let's go up!" henry said then immediately climbed on Jack's back with agility, then helped Roni ride the horse's back.

After Roni was ready, Henry pulled the reins of his horse, and instructed Jack to run immediately. "Jack, run!"

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The day was getting late, the sun was getting sunk into the western horizon. Henry and Roni are already satisfied to explore some places in the Andora region. It was time for them to return to the kingdom before nightfall.

On the way back to the kingdom, they took time to talk. While Jack walked leisurely, so they could talk quietly. After a long journey, not felt, Henry and Roni have arrived in the Kingdom of Andora. The gatekeeper immediately opened the gate, then allowed Henry and Roni to enter the royal courtyard.

Then Henry took Jack to the stables. Roni came down from the horse and said with a cheerful face, "Woaahh, I am very satisfied. Our adventure today is really fun and a lot of lessons we can take."

"Yes, Roni. Today's adventure brings an unforgettable experience" Henry replied with a smile, then removed the saddle from Jack's back. "Andora has so many wonders yet to be revealed. This is just the beginning of our adventure."

Roni smiled then said, "I'm so grateful, you've taken me on an adventure in the Andorra region."

"Together, Roni. Make this adventure a worthwhile experience" replied Prince Henry, smiling slightly. "If there's more time, I'll take you on an adventure to the next place."

Then the two continued their steps towards the palace. The sky which is now orange gives a beautiful background. Arriving at the corridor, there was an obstacle that made Roni very fed up. Yeah, who else if not the obnoxious Edward.

"The two couples finally returned to the palace. How, you guys are satisfied to enjoy a moment together? Hahah," said Edward ended in low laughter.

Roni yelled at Edward in annoyance, "Edward, why do you always bother? We're just going on an adventure and enjoying our time together!"

Edward then laughed as he recalled Prince Henry hugging Roni, and it looked very affectionate in his eyes. "Huhahah's... Oh, I'm sorry if I interrupted your romance. But who knew you were holding on to love? Haha."

Henry held back his emotions and replied, "We're just looking for adventure and exploring territory. There's nothing special like you think!"

Edward smiled sinisterly at Roni's face, "Alright, alright. I was just trying to refresh the mood. May the next adventure be more interesting and more romantic, hahaha." Then with his leisure, he walked away leaving Prince Henry and Roni.

"Edward is weird, how could he be the son of Princess Victoria? Father and mother are not like that" Roni said of Edward.

"Have it, don't think, Edward was naughty since he was a child, I don't know what caused it. Princess Victoria and Prince Andrew have been trying to educate her but nothing has changed" Henry said. Then he went back to talking, "Better now, we go back to each other's rooms and clean ourselves up."

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Edward, don't do it again, son.