6 If Only I Asked You At That Time

The young lady bowed and greeted the crown prince. "Hong Zhen Mei? Ahhh, I see the younger sister? So you're not going to kneel after stealing what I am supposed to take home with me. Why did you not run away with your brothers and his friends, young girl?" the crown prince asked. "I beg your pardon if you are offended by my not kneeling to you. We know that royals will only kneel to the emperor of their empire. But if you will promise to overlook this ruckus caused by my brothers, I will not just kneel, but also I will give you my life", the young lady bargained.

"Why do you think I will listen to your wish my lady?", asked by the crown prince who became curious with the young girl's proposition. "Meteor Seal, have you ever heard about it, my lord?", Zhen Mei asked. "Ah yes! a high-level magic that makes you like a walking bomb. In other words, you're saying that if I will not agree with your condition you'll let it rain here with meteor, am I correct?". A sign of irk can be traced from the voice of the crown prince. "HOW BRAVE OF YOU LITTLE GIRL TO TAUNT ME!", the crown prince angrily said. A strong wave of life force was released by the crown prince and sent the weak standing soldiers to their knees or lose their consciousness. But the young lady stood up firmly and answered, "Precisely, my lord".

This girl is quite amusing she did not even budge or tremble with that wave, the crown prince thought. "So how sure are you that after taking your life I'm going to keep my promise?". "The Crown Prince of Shi Kingdom is said to be someone who keeps his word. If you will not honor your word after taking my life then that's up to you but how do you think your men will see you after", Zhen Mei replied. "How they see me huh..? You know I can just kill anyone who doesn't see me the way I want. Isn't it wiser to kill me now, young girl?", asked by the prince who was eager to hear the young lady's answer."The Shi country is known for its militia prowess. Rumor has it that you guys already control three countries outside the Great Continent from the shadows. If I kill you now, I'm sure your empire will have a reason to attack Kou. Though the five countries of the Great Continent already had a peace treaty, the act of my brothers' could justify your invasion. I do not wish for more bloodshed.", the young girl answered while smiling warmly."I think you are wise to realize that the best choice is to take my offer. Also, I believe in your good honor", the lady added.

This lady is too wise for her age. It is such a waste for a talented person like her to die in this place. "I promise! I commend your loyalty to your family and your kingdom. Hong Zhen Mei, kneel before me. Qi Lei give me my sword". "My lord she is just a young girl", Qi Lei exclaimed while hesitating to hand over the crown prince's sword. "She offered me her life and it is her wish. Also do remember that she is not just an ordinary young girl. To be capable of high magic at her age she can pose as a threat to us in the future". Tears started to fall from Zhen Mei. The young prince noticed and asked "Oh! Are you crying? Are you afraid? Do you have any last wish, my lady?". "Maybe this is too much to ask but can you please send my dead body in a way that is not so heavily deformed back to my family? At least my mom could bury me in peace?", the young girl sobbed. "Ok! I heard your wish", the crown prince assured.

Zhen Mei closed her eyes and remembered a man with long red hair. If I asked you at that time, would you have come to save me, Zhen Mei reminisced as the crown prince raised his sword and slashed at the direction of the young girl's neck.