2 II "Hope"

II "Hope"

The day after.

[Attention to all royal troops to attend military meetings in front of the palace]

"Oi, isn't this a very odd thing? What is this?" Reveal the royal troops

The King came, walked through the majestic royal corridor and appeared in front of the many troops and people of Heavens while starting the words that came out of his mouth.

"To the loyal Heavens, there is something I want to say to all of you." -

"I know you feel the oddity about this impromptu meeting, but there is a very important thing that I will convey to the people of Heavens."

"Especially on the agenda 10 months from now I will hold a meeting that may have never happened in the history of my great-grandfather's tenure until now. In the next 10 months I will hold a visiting meeting with the Elves in Luminus."

"What?! Is it not possible to meet with such despicable people? The one who calls us is the one who will wreak havoc in this world. We don't want to meet them! "

Various tones of anger appeared in the crowd of troops who did not accept the statement of King Walter, it was only natural that they were astonished at words that were so unpredictable by the King that even all the troops began to look confused or upset.

"The meeting that will take place will involve a daughter's marriage and this cannot be broken or sued" -

"I hope this decision can be accepted by all people because I as the King may be able to ask you to obey what I will do, but in this case I beg you as Walter to be able to believe in the decision I made." Said King Walter while sighing

"I hope that this meeting of the two races will be a good start to the dark history told by our ancestors about the history that took place in this world"

The presses that broadcast this news on the city's media channels can only be astonished at the King's statement and the people also show feelings at random, whether they agree or not. The atmosphere of the kingdom became hotter about the conspiracy rumors that were circulating which made the situation of the kingdom more murky.

I wonder what is in his mind all this time, the people also really know the leadership spirit of the King is the best with his wisdom in making decisions. Then this is what he had thought, this kind of thing is not something that can be so underestimated as last night's dream that can be told the next day.

"You know, even the military is suggesting that inter-factional exercises be held starting next week. Maybe in anticipation if things don't go according to plan there. " Eric said

"I don't know, isn't that interesting? I really want to meet the Hunters faction and see the progress you've gone through and maybe beat you up a little friend! Ha ha.."

"Don't underestimate me just because you have been appointed Knight of the King's bodyguards, I will confirm my victory when I see you later Ryu!"

"Don't force your friends too much!"

Interfactional training will soon begin, this is an interesting thing to know the expertise of each faction fighting in one-on-one conditions. Expertise in holding weapons or cores is very much seen here as well in order to see the potential of the best soldiers to become Captain of military forces.

Many of the various forces have their abilities not to depend on the faction they are in, just like the Spy faction as the troops in charge of sneaking in a battle also many of these factions have very high killing skills without being detected by opponents without exception the troops are not only reliably use weapons but not a few of them can master the science of Core well.

As for the Hunters faction as the leading troops of the royal warriors in warfare who are very reliable in their speed and strength to hold their weapons Core in various types they want and has become a feature of this faction to be able to change their weapons into various forms they want, and which Finally, the Knight faction as a very crucial force in warfare has good attack and defense skills in battle. This faction has fewer warriors than the others because it consists of high-class warriors who are able to control their strength perfectly using their Core identities.

In this case, the entire human race is endowed with the power of the Core of The One and has its uniqueness to each owner, whether it is in the form of elements or even things that may rarely be seen because of the very rare power possessed by the owner.

But Ryu as the King's bodyguard, the Knight faction, had excellent sword skills, only in his case that Ryu had not yet released his Corneal power in battle. In the warrior test, Ryu was able to defeat strong candidates who possessed tremendous strength only by his ability to fight using swords, this made him the only pure warrior faction without a Core in battle. In various military interviews when he was asked what strength of Core he had and was there, he also answered that so far he had not found the true strength of Core in him.

***

"What if you show me your sword skills now? I am already very impatient to see your progress all along Ryu! "

"You mean right now? I will not restrain Eric if it wants you, anyway if it were indeed as soon as possible isn't it better we move to the royal combat room now? Come on Eric! "

The sound of someone's annoying coughing made them both turn towards the sound.

"Hey, just save your strength next week, a place like this is not to practice as you like that you can visit whenever you want. Besides, now it is in the preparation stage before next week's training, it certainly can't and should be used haphazardly! "

The figure who had just coughed was General Cornellius Fred, the only person who was highly respected by the royal military who had a high rank in battle. He is the brain figure of the Heavens Kingdom war and has been a general of the kingdom from 70 years ago, he was the only person that Ryu met more than 200 years old but was still as fit as a soldier of his age. With white hair and a sword sheath on his belt and only had one hand because of the war wounds he suffered in the great war.

Rumor has it that he is the true owner of Core Phoenix's power that makes his owner immortal and healed from the wounds he suffered, Cornellius Fred is Ryu's adoptive uncle and he relies heavily on Ryu's ability to even meditate and appoint him to rise as a Knight 2 years ago.

"Ryu, don't let your guard down in the practice session next week." -

"Just let your guard down, this coin will never be in your pocket." He continued

"Damn you old geezer, don't underestimate me and see about that!"

"Sorry, General!" Eric said in a panicked tone approaching Cornellius

"It's up to you young people, you better disband not appear here again until everything is finished," said the General then left them.

***

The days went on and on, Ryu as usual worked guarding the location of the kingdom. Seeing and visiting various building facilities and one of them is the Medical building, there Ryu saw the figure of the woman he met 2 days ago in the elevator but it seemed that she did not remember the face of the man she had met at that time. Long blond hair, with a distinctive scent like a rose, white skin and beautiful Ryu approached

"Turns out you're a medical, miss." -

"Do you remember me?" Ryu approached him who was sitting resting in the lobby

"Oh, you were the one who met me at the elevator, right?" -

"Turns out you are a royal bodyguard ... I never thought I would meet again here,

"When you were in a hurry yesterday, I saw you running towards this building from a distance and I thought you were Angels."

"I'm just an ordinary nurse who does not have the strength like Angels here, I can only treat patients with tools and my knowledge in medicine alone." -

"Oh yeah I forgot to say my name, Rose Hilda"

"Ryu, Ryu Louvre ... Greetings to know Rose"

"Just call Hilda, nice to meet you."

Ryu looked silent for a moment, in his mind he did not think that this was the first time he heard someone who served as Angels did not have the power to heal someone with the same strength as he did not show the strength to be able to serve as a Knight

"Oh yes, Hilda ... what if we come back from work we stop by the shop I subscribe to?" -

"I will introduce you to my friend."

"Of course! It would be better if I knew more friends here! "

"Alright then, I'll go patrol again first. See you later!"

It was already late in the afternoon and work hours ended. That way Ryu will meet him to stop by the sake shop with Rose.

"Who did you bring this Ryu? Is this your new boyfriend? "

"Hey, relax a little, I want to introduce him to you." -

"She is a nurse at Heavens Angel." Ryu said

"Nice to meet you, Eric. Introducing my name, Rose Hilda, Ryu told me about you. "

"Eric Bolt, Nice to meet you!"

"Forgive my strange nature, joking is my habit. Let's sit and order something. "

...

"What do you do, Rose? It's my first time seeing you here, have you moved from another country? "

"I'm not from Heavens, but I'm from the border between nations. It's been 16 years that I live on the border and really want to know the culture out there "

"No wonder I just saw you in the kingdom, then what Core do you have now? Are those plant elements? Light? It must be related to the healing element, right? " Eric said

"I don't know, I don't know yet, whether I really don't have the strength or just haven't appeared yet. My mother always said that there must be a trigger from the power itself "-

" But if indeed I do not have it it's okay "He answered with a smile

"I hope that I don't have any strength in healing while still being able to help the soldiers and civilians in curing diseases, helping people is the thing that I prioritize most of all"

"Take it easy Hilda, whatever its form, if it can indeed help everyone will see you as equal without exclusion" said Ryu

"I didn't think too much about having strength in the first place to become a royal knight, I was more concerned with what I currently have and maximizing it, right?" He continued

"That's right, Ryu!" Rose answered confidently

The night conversation did not feel like it was nearly midnight, they had to return to their respective homes, Ryu and Eric drove Rose to his residence in the suburbs of Heavens. But at night the atmosphere of the city does not look like it usually does, walking through the city streets is so heavy that makes someone who crosses the city streets to sweat cold without knowing what is the cause. Ryu also knew that something unusual happened in the city environment but he was still hesitant to state that he must have had a bad feeling.