The Lost Prince
CHAPTER 73 IS THERE HOPE?
Three days later Hendry had returned to Naraya Village.
Please note that Hendry is one of the champions of Centaurus Headquarters who has mastered the science of magic such as teleportation. He can move to a faraway place in a short time.
So by using the strange knowledge with a short time he was already in Naraya Village.
From the results of his investigation to monitor the movements of the palace troops obtained information that the number of palace troops who moved here about 500 military personnel, including the heads of the squad.
Also join the palace troops about dozens of palace champions and 2 commanders of troops who rank as generals. Hendry estimated that 2 palace officers were 2 war generals.
Hendry said that the greatness of the palace soldiers who will come later is not much different from the soldiers who attacked here the other day. The heads of his squad are also not too different significantly.
It's just that what needs to be watched out for are the 2 commanders of his army and the warriors of the palace. Their prowess was clearly above average. And no less important, on average, they have a devotion that cannot be underestimated.
Hendry also said that he continued to follow and observe the movements of the palace army who began departing from the city for 3 days.
From the pace of their movement Hendry estimated that the palace troops would reach the city of Bahir 4 days later counted from the time of their departure from the city.
That means starting from the time of Hendry's return to Naraya Village, only 1 more day of palace troops to Bahir City.
However, Hendry strongly suspects that the palace troops once arrived in Bahir City did not immediately enter this area. They must rest well in Bahir City.
Considering their slightly accelerated journey is certainly very tiring. Moreover, their night breaks were not full.
Moreover, the average palace troops were infantry troops. The horsemen are only the heads of the squads, 2 generals and dozens of palace champions. It means not all champions of the riding palace. And there were no arrows participating.
So from the existing personnel of the palace forces can be drawn the conclusion that the palace or the central government has not considered the incident of failed attack to the end of the city of Bahir is a major threat to the existence of the central government.
It could be expected that the reports that the spies put into the palace based on the facts seen in the field. In other words, spies see only a handful of troops who help the rebel village. That's what they reported.
They did not see the incident 2 days later if it turns out that 100 Red Cloak Troops came to Naraya Village.
Plus 45 Centauri Palace troops who have come out of their disguise and joined Naraya Village.
But please also note that Prince Revan has put some of his troops to guard in a hidden place not far at the border of Caraya Village which connects to the village adjacent to the city of Bahir.
So, the spy forces coming from the direction of Bahir City can no longer enter the village at the northern end of it, because it was blocked by the forces of Prince Revan who stood guard there.
Not long ago Hendry returned to Naraya Village, it turns out that General Jessica and two colleagues; Freya and Daniela have also come on the same day.
Just like Hendry, General Jessica also turned out to have mastered the science of teleportation. It wasn't just himself that he could move to where he wanted to be. Freya and Daniela can also be moved along with him.
Because both Freya and Daniela have not mastered the strange science even though they have a fairly high magic.
And the three beautiful girls also informed about the movement of troops heading to the northern area of Bentala Kingdom. Their information is not much different from what Hendry said.
It's just that the three girls observed the movement of the palace troops not from the city. From the west of Arthia.
The city of Arthia can be said to be located between the city of Kotaraja with the city of Bahir.
Actually General Jessica and two colleagues accidentally found the palace troops moving to this northern area.
At that time they were still in the center of Arthia City. And accidentally heard the talk of some of the townspeople who talked about the palace troops moving into their city.
Upon hearing the conversation of the townspeople that the palace troops were near the west of Arthia City, the three beautiful girls headed straight there without waiting for long.
Once they arrived, they got the fact that there was indeed a movement of the palace troops to the City of Arthia. But once they observed more carefully, it turns out that the palace troops just passed by in the city of Arthia and did not stop in the city center.
The troops are quite a lot of it just continue the journey. When the three girls observed the movement of the palace troops, then they made sure that the palace troops would go to Bahir City.
So, after observing how much power there was in the army and who they were, General Jessica decided to go to Naraya Village first before returning to Centauri Palace.
Freya and Daniela agree on what their beautiful commander said.
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Later that night, Prince Revan, accompanied by Brian, held a meeting with General Jessica, accompanied by Freya and Daniela. The meeting discussed the initial steps they had to take before the arrival of the palace troops here.
Previously Prince Revan told about his meeting with 4 village heads and explained a little about what was discussed in the meeting.
But once knowing the attitude of the 3 unfriendly village heads and refusing to cooperate with them, Jessica was no longer interested in listening to him.
He immediately suggested that Prince Revan focus more on talking about their readiness to face the palace troops.
Prince Revan put forward the points that he and his comrades had discussed the previous night. Those points are indeed what should be discussed with General Jessica as the party from Centauri Palace.
There are a few points that General Jessica agreed on. Or rather he agreed without having to negotiate first to Centauri Palace.
One of them is that they keep the residents safe even though the head of the village refused their help.
How to secure the villagers?
General Jessica advised that all residents of 3 villages be evacuated to Naraya Village or around the village.
The area of Naraya Village is indeed quite wide. If it only accommodates 3 villages, it is still enough. In addition, the village is also located on a fairly high plateau.
And Naraya village is also the last to be reached if the palace troops make an attack because the village is the farthest away.
Anyone who is from the direction of the city, when it comes to the area here, the first they meet is Kampung Caraya.
Entering deeper will see Urdha Village which is located on the right of Caraya Village. Entering again will find Adya Village which is located almost directly proportional to Caraya Village on the left.
Enter again deeper and after passing a high enough climb will see a vast plain. In the middle of the square is the location of Naraya Village.
Now the question arises and the catapult is Brian: what if the residents of the three villages do not want to be evacuated to the area of Kampung Naraya?
And also feel confident that the palace troops only target Naraya Village. The only people who have problems with the government are them.
"Do you think that the residents of the three villages will not be evacuated, Mr Brian?" daniela asked inquisitively.
"I have a feeling they won't be evacuated" Brian said. "For the reason mentioned earlier."
What Brian guesses or premonitions make sense as well. Both Prince Revan and the three beautiful girls were able to accept it.
Now how's the solution then?
The four men agreed to keep trying to protect the lives of the residents from the rampage of the palace troops. The trick, Jessica proposed that the head of the entire population be announced to evacuate to Naraya Village.
Freya and Daniela agree with their beautiful commander.
As for the result, the appeal was received or not depending on how the residents responded.
If indeed the residents of the three villages still do not want to evacuate, Freya proposed to intercept the palace troops so as not to enter the boundary of the southern Caraya Village.
This means that the battle was carried out outside the southern Caraya Village area.
"That's what we can do" Prince Revan commented. "Even in my mind before...."
"How can we know if the palace soldiers only targeted Naraya Village" he continued, "or also targeted other villages if we don't let them enter the village first?"
The four young people continued to talk about what the best steps they should take before it was almost late at night.
Once the meeting or small meeting they feel enough for a while, then they end the small meeting. The meeting will resume when additional troops from Centaurus Headquarters and Centauri Palace are already in Naraya Village.
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When it was finished holding a small meeting, General Jessica and her two colleagues immediately returned to Centauri Palace. Without them staying in the village first.
And this is quite regrettable by Prince Revan who increasingly likes Jessica. But unfortunately it is only felt by itself and swallowed by itself.
She could only shake as Jessica bade her way back to Centauri Palace. Why can't his mouth say, "why not just spend the night?"?
Or say, "Leave a moment. Is there something I want to talk about."?
Even his mouth said, "Yes it's okay if Miss isn't tired."
And saying so he smiled. But his smile was actually a smile of disappointment. But Jessica did not want to look at the smile to further explore its meaning.
Does he have to stay patient and wait until Jessica really sees his deepest feelings for the beautiful girl?
Prince Revan actually continues to pray that the man who is still remembered Jessica already has a lover.
If one day Jessica met back to the man of her heart, a beautiful girl as good as Jessica would obviously not interfere or try to damage people's relationships.
Hope so. Aami....
But....
What if the young man who is still remembered Jessica did not have a lover?
From Jessica's story about the man, she could have guessed that the man was a good young man at least. And Jessica loved it.
Because a woman as beautiful and as smart as Jessica who wants to like people who are bad at war. Especially to remember everything.
And Prince Revan could have guessed that if it turned out that Jessica could meet the man again, it is likely that the man will forgive Jessica's mistakes. Because he's a good young man.
It could be that the seeds of love are sown between the two of them. Because look at Jessica who has changed 180 degrees.
Now she is a very beautiful girl like an angel. His temperament was so good with polite and meek words.
If so, does he still have hope?
Prince Revan was still standing in front of the terrace of his residence accompanying the late night. His pair of eyes looked at the dark black sky. It was as if the night sky was painting his current feelings.
"You don't expect too much from the beautiful general, Revan," said Brian, who was still standing by his side. "In his eyes there was still another young man he liked."
"You...?!"
Prince Revan's daydream immediately broke apart hearing Brian's words just now. He was really surprised why Brian could tell that Jessica liked a young man other than him.
But he soon realized that Brian did have a sharp premonition and could guess what was inside someone else's head.
"Are my guesses correct?" asked Brian with a relaxed smile.
"Yes, your guess is correct" said Prince Revan. "But your guess really surprised me."
"You'd be surprised if you met the man who taught me that science."
"Well, I'm curious to see your friend Dhafin too."
"After the business here is sorted out I'll look for him and invite him to join us."
"Yes, I hope he'll join us."
After that remark, the two handsome young men looked back at the dark night. Feeling the breeze of the night wind.
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