Narration – Kail
A few days after the deaths of Tall and Kin…
Inside the Shin Kingdom's meeting room, King Bit was seated along with R. Kizu and the kingdom's high officials — generals, commanders, ministers, the Intelligence Chief, the Justice Head, the Royal Architect, Supreme Priests, and others.
The atmosphere was heavy.
Royal Meeting Begins
Bit: Start the meeting.
Dodo (Intelligence Chief):
My King, since Sir Tall and Lady Kin passed away, many problems have begun to arise within the Shin Kingdom.
Small villages are being attacked by bandits.
Travelers and merchants are being robbed.
Sir Tall and Lady Kin had secured many large areas of the kingdom, which prevented such crimes. But now that they are gone, the criminals have become active again.
Bit: I see… Brother and Sister-in-law worked hard to keep this kingdom safe… and now they're gone…
Dodo: Yes, My King. We must tighten security.
Military Discussion
Sima (Defense Minister):
Sir Dodo, I understand your concern, but all soldiers are already giving their full support. Many haven't received leave for a long time.
68% of our soldiers guard the borders.
29% guard the kingdom internally.
The rest protect nobles and the royal family.
Please don't place all the blame on the defense forces.
Kakaku (General):
We've also received information that mythical-level beasts from other kingdoms are suddenly disappearing. It's possible someone is capturing them. That's why we're strengthening border security.
Samu (General):
Some groups may have entered the kingdom, but most have been blocked. As for the Green Land Jungle, we haven't fully sealed it—only stationed some guards there.
Saik (Minister of Agram City):
But what's the harm if those groups kill the beasts? Wouldn't that benefit us?
Dodo:
What are you saying? Beasts are important for humans.
Half our work depends on them — farming, milk, meat, transport…
Saik fell silent.
Reputation Problem
Faji (Justice Head):
My King, beyond soldiers, there's another issue.
Many people are saying Shin Kingdom is just a "dog" that follows Secret Sky City.
Even some of our own citizens say this.
You should address this first.
Bit remained silent, hands folded beneath his chin, listening carefully.
Suggestion – The Guardian
Raju (Supreme Priest):
I believe we need more powerful soldiers.
Bit: But how? Does anyone have an idea?
Dodo:
Perhaps… we should awaken the Guardian.
Bit: Guardian? Who is that?
Raju:
Many years ago, when Shin Kingdom was nearly wiped out in war, a priest summoned a powerful being from another world — a bird.
That bird protected the kingdom for 100 years before entering a deep sleep.
Even today, it sleeps in the depths of Santari Cave.
Its name is DHUMA — The King of the Sky.
Bit: I didn't know about this…
Veer (WA Cult Head Priest):
It's an old legend. Many have forgotten it, but it is true.
(Narration explains: The Supreme Priest controls temples within the kingdom. Cult heads like WA Cult and TO Cult serve specific divine entities.)
Doubt About the Guardian
Dholu (Commander):
Even if we find it, what will we do? A single bird cannot solve all our problems.
Faji: That's true. We need more people.
Samu: We must focus on making the kingdom stronger overall.
King Bit's Vision
Bit:
I've heard everyone.
We need change.
I want this kingdom to become powerful. Not necessarily top three — but we should not remain among the weakest either.
We need peace like Secret Sky, power like Eluto, and technology like Naco.
But the question is… how?
R. Kizu (Royal Adviser):
We may need help from the guilds.
Faji:
We cannot fully rely on them. They're independent organizations, and all guilds operate under one person.
R. Kizu:
But do we have any better option? We lack powerful soldiers.
Bit: So we're back to where we started…
Silence filled the room.
Prince Precious Enters
Suddenly, there was a knock.
The door opened.
Prince Precious entered.
Kakaku: Prince Precious…?
Bit: Why are you here?
Precious: We need to talk.
After some time, Precious sat among them.
Precious' Proposal
Bit:
You're saying you want to take responsibility for the kingdom?
Precious: Yes.
Not as king — but as the eldest prince.
It's my responsibility too.
Bit:
Your brother and sister-in-law just died. I know you're sad and want revenge—
Precious: No.
Bit: …?
Precious: I don't want revenge.
The room went silent.
Precious:
What's happening in this kingdom is wrong. Many families are being destroyed.
I don't want other children to lose their parents like this.
Bit looked at R. Kizu, who nodded.
Bit: Fine. What will you do?
Precious:
First, give me full permission to act freely — inside and outside the kingdom.
Samu: I don't think that's wise, especially outside the kingdom.
Veer: Prince Precious is only 12 years old. This is dangerous.
Raju: Why not? During the Primordial Black War, when even Secret Sky's army failed, Prince Precious protected the kingdom at age ten — using only a clone.
Why not trust him?
R. Kizu: My King, trust Prince Precious.
Bit hesitated… then nodded.
Bit: Fine. You have permission. What's your plan?
Prince Precious' Plan
Precious:
First, I'll capture small criminals.
Then organized groups.
Then those capturing beasts.
After that, I'll focus on the kingdom's future — protection, technology, and development.
I personally guarantee the kingdom's safety.
Also, I will create a new title.
Under it, there will be four individuals — personally trained by me.
Each will command 300 soldiers.
Together, they will guard the kingdom with me.
The rest of you may focus on your respective duties.
Sima: But Prince, this is dangerous. We will help you.
Precious: No need. Handle your own responsibilities.
Suru (Female Commander):
Prince, you are engaged. You shouldn't take such risks.
Precious: It's my duty. I will do this for my people.
R. Kizu: Shouldn't you discuss this with your grandfather first?
Precious: I already did. He gave his permission.
Bit: (shocked) Father allowed this?!
Precious: So, if you approve, provide me all necessary information. I'll begin immediately.
Bit exhaled deeply.
Bit: Fine. You have full authority to act as you see fit.
Precious: Thank you, Uncle.
Precious left the room.
The officials remained seated, stunned.
The scene fades.
Writer's Note (Translated)
This is the start of a new volume:
"PRINCE PRECIOUS."
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