The Sky Dragon Swordsman
#110. Missions
Three months passed and the awaited Day finally came as well. Mathanadeva, who received reports of stealth interference, immediately ordered Shiva to summon Chen Khu as soon as possible, and ordered Khan to bring in fewer troops than usual.
If usually Mathanadeva always brought three hundred to five hundred soldiers plus dozens of warriors, then this time Mathanadeva ordered the Khan to bring one hundred soldiers only, and only one hundred soldiers, the warriors were ordered to guard the palace.
This of course made the two people astonished, not to mention the expression of Mathanadeva who looked very happy when he received a report about the existence of stealth disorders..but the two men of course did not dare to ask Mathanadeva and directly carry out the order of the king.
Shiva's astonishment continued as he met Chen Khu and told him that Mathanadeva had ordered a summon because a demon was making a mess. Chen Khu who heard this looked very happy and seemed to be in a hurry to prepare himself before the two met Mathanadeva..
Similarly, the soldiers brought by the Khan were only a hundred men.although the Khan chose the best soldiers, but Mathanadeva's orders raised questions in their minds, and while waiting for Mathanadeva to come out of his palace the soldiers whispered to each other on a field in front of Mathanadeva's palace.
"Why did his majesty only bring a small army..? "
"What noble will make us as guinea pigs with new abilities..? "
"Is the palace under threat from the other party so that the soldiers sent to fight the demons are only a hundred people..? "
Thus the questions that arise from each soldier - the soldiers gathered by Khan and the atmosphere instantly became silent when Mathanadeva came out of his residence and soon Chen Khu with Shiva also arrived on that field.
"My soldiers, you must have felt that there was something strange about my orders today, and it was very natural because it was not as usual.. " Mathanadeva, who was already in full war, began his speech.
"If you had previously set out in large numbers and were led by Khan and Chen Khu but this time it was different.. "
"This time I will lead you back after a few months you are not with me.. "Mathanadeva's talisman was greeted boisterously by his troops by shouting his name and brandishing the weapons they were carrying.
"LIVE MATHANADEVA... VIVA MATHANADEVA.. !!" Shouted the soldiers - the soldiers who had not fought with the king who was actively practicing for a long time.
The atmosphere was silent again as Mathanadeva raised her hand then she continued.
"today.. I will be with Chen Khu with you while Khan will remain at the palace." Mathanadeva's statement this time greatly surprised his soldiers.. because Khan had never once been absent to be with them, and the atmosphere became boisterous because the soldiers asked each other questions, similarly, Khan was also very surprised to hear the words of Mathanadeva and immediately he knelt before Mathanadava and asked about it.
"A big apology - the size of the noble. why do I not join the group..? does your majesty not trust me to lead them..? " ask Khan in a position of continuing to kneel.
Mathanadeva, who heard this, approached Khan and held his arms to help him stand up.
"Khan.I really believe in you. That's why I gave you the task of guarding my palace and daughter while we were gone. I didn't find anyone right for the task other than you.. " mathanadeva said slowly trying to convince the long-time commander with him.
"But your highness...? "
"Had the Khan assured us that we would be well, and I ask you as a long-time friend with me that you would be willing to accept the task of guarding the palace.. " mathanadeva said that made Khan speechless and went back to his knees.
"Sorry to have doubted your noble decision" Khan said on his knees.
"Stand up. Don't keep going like that. We have another mission so I make a decision like this. and trust me everything will be fine, fine, but if anything untoward happens I hope you remain loyal to the people of Gurjara.. "
Mathanadeva's words moved Khan and with a heavy heart he was forced to accept Mathanadeva's orders even though in his small heart he was eager to continue to accompany every struggle of Mathanadeva.
"Your highness, it is time for me to hand over this sword" Chen Khu said as he handed the thunderbolt sword complete with its sheath to Mathanadeva.
"Chen Khu...?? "Mathanadeva seemed to be in disbelief at what Chen Khu had done that easily handed the heirloom sword to him.
"My teacher.. Lee Han said.This sword will be better if you use it. and now is the right time to give it to your noble.. "
With trembling hands, Mathanadeva received the Thunder Sword which had long been Chen Khu's mainstay in every battle.
Mathanadeva pulled the sword out of its sheath and watched the whole sword closely and swung it occasionally.
"Your highness.with this sword you should not fear the sword you use is cracked or broken when the inner energy you channel through the sword is too much.. " chen Khu said with a smile.
"Alright Chen Khu. I hope your teacher's assessment of me will never be wrong, and hopefully I can use and keep this sword well.. " mathanadeva answered and sheathed the sword of thunder and held it on her waist.
Mathanadeva then hugged Chen Khu as his thanks then both of them came out from inside the palace and a moment later the troops led directly by Mathanadeva began to leave the palace and along with that Aahana came out to meeting Khan.
"Uncle Khan.. What did your father tell you..? "
"The noble one asked me to stand guard at the princess' palace.. "
"Hmm... What are they planning.. ??"
"I mean princess..? "
"I don't know exactly either, but it seems like Chen Khu's father and brother had their own plans and father never told me, even I was forbidden to come with them.. "
"I am also confused princess.but I am sure that your Majesty must have made the right decision, and we pray that they return safely.. "
"As long as brother Chen is with him I believe father must be good" Aahana said then returned to the palace and followed by Khan who like still can not accept the decision of Mathanadeva.
"oh.. yes uncle.. did uncle see the sword brought by father..? " ask Aahana while walking up the stairs leading into the palace.
"Yes princess, it seems like it was the sword that master Chen Khu used to use." replied Khan who still had many questions stored in his head.
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Mathanadeva's entourage moved north towards the city of Nalagarh, which was a two-day ride on horseback. The troops brought by Mathanadeva moved as if they were not tired and continued riding a day and night without stopping until finally Mathanadeva ordered the group to stop when they reached the edge of a large river that was wide enough and had to they crossed over to the city of Nalagarh.
As his troops prepared rafts to take their horses across as rafts were used by locals or merchants passing through the river there was not enough to cross Mathanadeva's army at once, Mathanadeva asked Chen Khu to head first to Nalagarh. Mathanadeva does not want the past to repeat itself where many residents are victims because the troops are late to arrive.
Chen Khu who got the order immediately flew into the air with Shiva to come with him.