The King stood up from his throne. His neatly trimmed beardever showing his beauty of that of one who has barely reached thirty. He tried not to show it but this issue weighed greatly on his mind. He then turned to the commander and asked,'According to you,how long do you think it will be before they become an unstoppable threat one day?'
The commander's gaze turned serious. He was about to answer when he looked at the King's expression. He then realised that his answer could lead to insurmountable damage. He answered,'If left around like this,it will most likely not be any more than ten years.'
"And what would happen if another unexpected variable were to occur that was in their favor."
"Then they would become a threat in no less than five years."
The words weighed heavy. They knew what they had to do. They had to stop anything unfavourable from occurring. They sent out a letter to the demibeasts on the furhestend of the forest. On it read the message of their immediate return to the kingdom and its details. The time was in one moth. Although the time was short,they wanted more safety measures. They could not afford to be careless given the severity of the situation.
The King asked,'Will the second division squad army be available that day?'
"Anything will be ready if it's for you,my liege."
He bowed his head as he said this. He knew that given the situation,even if they were out on a mission and unavailable for even a year,he would have to bring them back. He had to make even the impossible possible.
"...And don't forget to tell them in full of the situation,mostly the ,captain and vice-captain of the squad. I have a feeling that something strange might happen."
"It is as you command,my king,"he bowed his head while not meeting the King's gaze,"Then I will take my leave."he said as he slowly walked out of the large room. He thought of himself,"The King is really serious about this. He is usually so easy going and sometimes even lazy but this is as serious as I have ever seen him since he took the throne more than two decades ago. I really hope the issue is not as bad as he makes it out to be or who knows what he might do even considering that his generation marked the start of the great rise."
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Hours,days,weeks and eventually a month had passed. The day had finally arrived for their capture and eventual execution. The knights of the kingdom had surrounded the front area of the forest boundary. Their orders were simple. Kill if they resist,and restrain if they comply. At the forefront of the brigade was a man with long hair,silvered plated armor and sword,crystal shaped earring that went well with his black and silky hair and a handsome face that tied it all together. Next to him was a girl whose face spoke of her aura and beauty more than her simple outfit and armor.
They were told that under no circumstances were they to enter the forest. There was a local tale that those who wandered in there would get devoured by the forest guardian. Some say the guardian is a man while others say it is a mythical beast. They were not sure of the details but they had decided that its outskirts was the boundary. If they went any further,they were afraid the local tale would just devour them whole.
Inside the forest,the demibeasts had already packed their belongings and were ready to go. Saroto then stops them in their path.
"I'm really going to have a huge burden to carry after thus,"I thought to myself.
Letting out a huge sigh,I mustered all the courage that I could. Feeling this tension in the air,I recalled what my sister used to tell me back in the days when I used to write and try to recite my made up stories. Speaking in public was definitely not my strong suit. She used to pat me on the head as she joked around at my inaudiblity in public. She used to say,"You are honestly more suitable to become a writer than a story teller."
Thinking back on it now,I think she wasn't that far off the mark. It was like she knew what I wanted without me having to say it. I wonder where she is now. Is she alive and is she having some crazy encounter like me too. And most of all,does she...Still remember and think of me too?
Turning to the crowd of demibeasts and mostly to the two characters who caught my eye,I said the words that would send shivers down their spine."You will all die in two days after leaving. "
This words caused great confusion among the populace. Some questioned,some played with their hands and legs in nervousness and some kept quiet.
"What is going on?"
"What is he doing?"
"Who is he?"
Their voices were cold,same with their eyes,and showed indifference. At least that was what one could tell from afar.
It was a first. It was like the first time they showed distress and emotion aside from when they pray to their God,although negative. At least I found out that they just needed a good scenario to help them show their emotions. I felt energised. The next step was crucial. I needed yo convince them to follow me with the belief that I would take them to a better life than what they have now. I needed the stubborn-headed mostly as they were going to be of huge help when they survive. I could not show that I wanted to help them with no reason and they wouldn't believe that I wanted to make a story out of them so I decided to mix in a little lie in the statement of mine.
"I am here because I was sent for your cries and prayers have been answered!"