
The sun is quite hot this afternoon, making anyone not feel at home to linger outside the house.
However, the hostile weather did not affect a large group of men in military uniform. Judging from their uniforms it was obvious that they were the elite army of the palace.
Yes, they were none other than the Bentala Kingdom Elite Army who had escorted the evacuation of King Ghanim's family. They numbered about 1,000 people. Plus 10 squad heads.
No one rode from the party, all on foot. Except for 2 wives and 2 daughters of King Ghanim. Each of them was carried by a closed stretcher carried by each of the 4 elite troops.
Front-running are Prince Arzan and Prince Cullen and their bodyguards. Behind him walked 10 heads of the squad.
While the palanquins of both the wife and the two daughters of King Ghanim were carried in a row in the middle of the army. There were 2 servants walking along each of the palanquins.
Their Personal Guards were not included. Because it was seconded to defend the palace. This is based on the decision of Mother Suri Hellen. Although it was opposed by King Ghanim.
While behind the four stretchers there are some fairly large crates carried by 2 people whose positions are also in a row.
After a long time the group traveled in the open area, they finally entered a fairly lush forest. Once he entered the middle of the forest, the group decided to rest.
While the head of the squad, after arranging guard in the forest area, they also rested with the others by sitting leaning under the tree.
While Prince Arzan approached the two bundaanya who looked moody and haggard. Seeing and asking about their situation which was answered by the two women. Even his tone was memorable not passionate.
After telling the two women not to think too much, then the handsome young man approached the palanquin of his younger brother who was in the 3rd row.
But the younger brother who until now is still in a state of severe anxiety, upset and angry does not want to be disturbed or spoken to. His eyes were a little dull from crying. Weep for his poor fate.
Prince Arzan did not want to disturb his sister. Finally he approached his sister seayah who was on the back row stretcher.
But he had just arrived in front of the stretcher, Princess Ilona Manda had already come out of her sign. Prince Arzan was surprised.
"Why did you come out, Ilona?"
"Why is our fate like this?" he gripped her hands while holding her brother's hands. His eyes looked watery in tears. Her smooth white cheeks had been moistened by tears.
"Patience, Ilona! Everything will be fine" said Prince Arzan softly trying to advise.
"Well okay how, Kanda?" protest with cries being held. "When the arrival of the dhafin it all became a mess like this. I really hate and take revenge on that damn young man!"
"Easy! Don't you think about it," said Prince Arzan still persuaded that his sister could calm down. "Let us think about it. You take it easy."
"Now you're in your sign...!"
After being gently persuaded finally Princess Ilona could calm down a bit and re-enter the palanquin. Then Prince Arzan returned to the front line, where Prince Cullen, 3 guards and 5 squad heads gathered while chatting.
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Not long ago Prince Arzan sat down with his colleagues, immediately came one of the elite troops in a hurry. Then he knelt in reverence near Prince Arzan.
"For example, Your Majesty."
"What's wrong?" prince Arzan asked after facing the man.
"Reporting! There are thousands of rebel troops coming to this place!"
The mood immediately became an uproar. Both King Ghanim's wife and two daughters were immediately struck with great fear. The horror atmosphere instantly haunted them. It makes them panic and nervous.
Prince Arzan quickly ordered the heads of the squads to organize his troops on combat alert.
"Where do they know we're here?" prince Cullen asked in astonishment.
"It doesn't matter" Prince Arzan told his brother. "Now you prepare yourself to face them."
After that Prince Arzan returned to the 4 palanquins. But this time warn the occupants of the stretcher not to get out of the stretcher, let alone peek out. And try to calm them down.
Then ordered the troops guarding the palanquins, so that they guarded each palanquin tightly. Don't let it slip.
Not long ago the elite troops were preparing for war, the rebel forces in question were getting closer to their resting areas. And those rebel forces were none other than the elite knights of Centauri Palace.
Their numbers reached thousands, more than the number of elite troops. And their coming from all directions. In other words the elite knights surrounded the elite forces of the Bentala Royal Palace.
Seeing that terrible reality, Prince Arzan and Prince Cullen and all his colleagues and troops were surprised instead of playing. To the point that they were only flabbergasted to see so many troops getting closer.
Until not too long later, all the elite knights who numbered around 3000 people had stopped about 7-8 spears from Prince Arzan and his troops.
Their positions form a circle like a ring around, more precisely besieging Prince Arzan and his troops.
All those elite knights were men. Except for 3 beautiful girls; namely Princess Kayshila, Princess Athalia and Princess Arcelia. And the 2 beautiful bodyguards were standing behind Dhafin.
In addition to Dhafin and 3 beautiful girls, there are also Prince Revan, Aziel, Keenan and Gibson as well as several other mainstay elite knights.
Dhafin aka Prince Ghavin, Prince Revan and Princess Kayshila advanced forward about 2 spears. Of course Princess Athalia and Princess Arcelia also came forward and continued to position behind Dhafin.
Either as agreed Prince Arzan and Prince Cullen came forward about nearly 2 spears. So the distance between the four princes descended from King Neshfal was quite close.
For a moment Dhafin observed the 4 palanquins behind his two cousins. Prince Revan and Princess Kayshila stared intently at their cousins.
Especially Prince Revan stared intently at Prince Cullen who was also reciprocated with a look no less sharp.
"You'd better surrender, Prince Arzan," Dhafin said as if offering, "if you don't want civil war. Have all your troops lay down their weapons and surrender unconditionally!"
"Haha! As good as your bacot told us to surrender, God damn it!" prince Cullen said, laughing with anger. "Do you think with your army that many we fear huh?"
"Who are you really?" asked Prince Arzan calmly as if he did not press his sister's hardship. "What do you mean if you don't want a civil war?"
"I am Prince Ghavin, son of Prince Ghazam, half-brother of your father" Dhafin explained. "And on my left right are my two half-brothers; prince Revan and Princess Kayshila."
"Do you understand what I mean, Prince Arzan?" tanya Dhafin continued.
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Prince Cullen was also surprised to hear Dhafin's confession. To the extent that he who was about to meddle again was soon undone.
"Then" said Prince Arzan after a long silence, "because we are still brothers, let me take my two brothers and my three brothers away from this kingdom. We won't bother you if you let us go."
Prince Cullen, who was about to comment on her brother's negotiating remarks, was immediately put down because Princess Kayshila said before her. His words were cynically mixed with ketus contain ridicule.
"It turns out you're good at talking too, Prince Arzan. So quickly you admit that we are still one family in order to save your own side...."
"Let me tell you, Prince," continued Kayshila still in a cynical tone, "you will no longer be able to leave this place as well as you do!"
"There's no need for you to threaten everything, you motherfucker!" prince Cullen's beaver immediately rose in his emotions. "We are not afraid even though you are many!"
"O.., then prove that you're not afraid, Damn Youth!" challenge Princess Kayshila with a cynical smile.
After a hard glancing, Prince Cullen whipped out quickly his sword was about to strike. Kayshila also did not want to lose.
Now he had already grasped his sword which was emitting a red radiance after calling out to him. He had also prepared to attack Prince Cullen.
But not yet the two cousins moved forward to attack each other, the cry of Prince Arzan and Dhafin simultaneously quite loud.
"Stop, Cullen!"
"Hold, Kayshila!"
Obviously both exclamations were heard by both the wives and the two daughters of King Ghanim, thus making them shocked. I don't know what's going on outside they don't dare to peek.
While Kayshila and Prince Cullen, for the sake of hearing the strong-pitched call they did not attack each other.
Princess Kayshila did not protest at Dhafin's call to attack. And his sword was returned in its sheath, which was on his back.
While Prince Cullen, although not so attacked, but he immediately looked at Prince Arzan sharply as a form of protest. Just as he was about to spit out his dissatisfaction, Prince Arzan had already said in a command tone.
"Place your sword, Cullan!"
"Are you willing to give up...."
"Place your sword I say!"
Some of Prince Cullen's breaths were still staring dissatisfiedly at his brother. But finally his sword was sheathed also at his left waist after snorting in annoyance.
After seeing his brother already sheathed his sword, Prince Arzan looked forward again, towards Dhafin.
But just looking at Dhafin, the blue-clothed young man had already said containing a question.
"You only brought 2 of your bundles. Shouldn't there be 3?"
"I'm sorry, Prince Ghavin," said Prince Arzan despite his flat tone but polite, "Mother Caltha has been executed by Nenenda Hellen on charges of petrifying the rebels...."
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Hearing the news of course made Dhafin and his two brothers and his other colleagues surprised instead of playing.
They knew who Consort Caltha Fiona was, that is, Princess Evelyne who was already quite familiar with them all. Hearing the news of the princess's mother's death, it was clear they felt devastated and grieved. Moreover, his death was caused by something unreasonable.
Kayshila wanted to comment on Prince Arzan's remarks in protest that their accusations against Consort Caltha were false. And to straighten out the word of the rebels uttered by Prince Arzan.
But Prince Revan quickly prevented him and told him to remain silent. Let them talk.
While Dhafin, after calming his feelings that had grieved over the death of Concubine Caltha, he again said to Prince Arzan in a calm tone.
"Her Concubine Hellen was so afraid of defeat that she acted recklessly, killing her daughter-in-law for no apparent reason."
"I'm sorry, Prince Ghavin," Prince Arzan said in an unchanged fashion, "the actions of Nenenda Hellen are none of our business. We are just people who obey him."
Hearing Prince Arzan's remark Princess Kayshila grew increasingly emotional. But he was still able to hold back his anger in honor of Dhafin.
"Now I ask thee," continued Prince Arzan, "to let us go unobstructed."
"It's a pity that I couldn't keep up with your request" Dhafin said, offsetting his cousin's courtesy. "Because Consort Hellen didn't heed my warning the other day."
"The day I gave you the opportunity to leave the palace" he continued. "But Concubine Hellen with her arrogance did not heed my warning. I'm sorry that you were hit by your grandmother's arrogance."
"Prince Ghavin, the will of Nenenda Hellen no one can oppose it" Prince Arzan said. "We are only those who are under his control."
"We can only obey all his will without daring to refute even if by force."
"Now, for the sake of the kinship between us, let me and my men go and take my two mothers and sisters."
"Now you have only two options, Prince Arzan," Dhafin said as if not to press Prince Arzan's plea, "you and all your troops surrender or you all choose to die here."
Hearing Dhafin's clear and firm words made the two wives of King Ghanim even more frightened. Princess Ardella is no exception.
While Princess Ilona, who knew which demon possessed her, immediately came out from inside her bar. Her beautiful face that already looked tangled was filled with anger combined with tempestuous courage.
With wide and fast steps he walked towards Dhafin after pulling out the sword of one of his guards. With both hands he grasped the sword that was originally about to slash Dhafin.
Everyone who saw him could only see his reckless deeds. But they could only remain silent as if they could do nothing. The one who was busy was only his two servants who kept calling out to him while trying to hold him back.
But Princess Ilona did not care about anything and anyone. He just kept going wide and fast. Both her sisters were passed for granted because they were just like the others, only able to be unnerved without being able to do anything about it.
Dhafin warned all his colleagues not to do anything.
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