Candidacy to be Her Husband

Heaven Lake

After three hours had passed and the food was ready, Leonard went to the tent to check out if the young girl they found was now awake, but she was still sleeping soundlessly, so he retreated and went outside.

He's now standing on the edge of the cliff and staring at the bright moon lay above the sky, the scenery somewhat quiet... then he turns his gaze to the group of men below this hill who are merrily drinking ale. They deserve this feast tonight.

The camp filled with laughter and cheering. In the meantime, his knights forget what they've faced for many years. These passing 18 years, he never ends riding around the great land to maintain peace and unity, and the Gret Royal Knights follow him without complaining. They endlessly roam the entire continent without having an extended break to be with their family.

They would not waste time outside kingdoms threatened the borders does. Moreover, the dark force is their biggest enemy. He heaved a deep sigh. When does this all end?

The previous king was nowhere to be found and gone for over 18 years ago. King Lionel vanishes in front of his very own eyes. The last words he utters are that he will return one day, so he waits for almost two decades now. Leonard believes in him, they grew up together, and he's his best friend... they fought many battles alongside, and their loyalties have been already tested for 60 years.

That's right, he's already 60 years old, but he still looks in his early 30s.

"Excuse me, sir?" a soft pat he felt on his back. He is only wearing his clothing now after he hid off his armor like magic, and so he could feel the warmth from the small palm patting his shoulder.

How come he did not feel her presence? He wondered. Is that how deep he lost in thinking?

He turned around and saw the young woman. There she is, standing inches away. She is very young and innocent. But he can't deny how beautiful she was and had a perfect body any man can't resist admiring. No. What was his thinking? He violently shook his head on the side.

"Finally, you are awake," the only words he found to say. "Supper is served; you must feast with us."

"Uhm, are you General Ming's son?" the young woman asks him that making him puzzled.

Does he hear correctly? He asked himself.

"You don't know me?" he asks back; the girl nodded. He was dumbfounded and scratched his chin. His beard starts growing long again.

"Do I look like my son?"

He gives a long stare at the girl's face that is now filled with confinement; he remembers she lost her memories, she must not remember a single person... also he never met her before so that she will have no memories of him.

"Well, if you haven't heard yet or don't know me, I was never married, so it is impossible I would have any child," he continued then, answering the girl's question earlier. "I don't remember impregnating someone as well.

He saw how shock registered on the girl's innocent face. Not only that, but she also takes a few steps backward, and her face flushed red.

"Wait, why you are stepping back, young lady?" he was stunned. Why is she suddenly acting weird? Is being single until now he is 60 years old is too bad? He believes someone should not judge because he's still unmarried despite his age.

The girl's face flustered suddenly. Her eyes widen, and her mouth opens a little like something she wanted to say but hesitates to voice it out. She bit her lower lip and said, "Excuse me, sir," then rushed back inside the tent.

"Young lady, wait! What..."

Leonard left in awe. What was that? Is the news him being single is a scary thing? From what he knows, every woman who n knows him can't wait to take off their clothes to win him. In his status and family background, he was a prize.

Meanwhile, inside the tent, Harrah rolls all over the bed. What will she be going to do now? Daddy, what I shall do? It turns out your best friend hasn't married yet. Harrah talks to herself. Then Leonard Ming's family is out of the candidacy lists to be her husband, she thought.

She heard some noises outside of her tent followed by a gentle two voices. She heard one walks away and one come close to the tent, "Lady, it's me, Iore. I'm here to fetch you for supper. We're discussing if we better bring you food, but I suggested that you join us better. In this way, you will meet your Royal Knights."

Harrahinah agreed that Iore was right; it was time for her to see her knights, even if she would not reveal herself yet.

***

3 hours ago

Shaman Iore stares at the young woman sleeping soundlessly. He somewhat recognizes a few features of hers, but he can't figure out who?

He took out his staff and created a magic circle, then started chanting a few lines. He entered the realm of this young woman's mind.

After he successfully entered, he was startled and fell on his knees. The beautiful woman standing in front of him and behind her are the five guardians!

"Welcome, Shaman Iore," the woman greeted him; she smiled warmly.

There's no doubt this girl is... "Oh greetings, my Great Queen," he bowed, pressing his body to the ground. "greetings, oh great guardians!"

The girl walks towards him, "Please, there's no need for that. Come and get up." The girl holds his arms and softly drags him to stand on his feet.

"Thank you, my Queen," he was in a daze.

"I just wanted to speak of the Five Guardians first, and I will wake up later," Harrah began. "Can I make a request, dear Shaman?"

"Of course, my queen!" he exclaimed. "But before that, it was my honored for the queen to know my name."

"Of course, dad told me your name in front of your painting he draws. He said, you are the Grand Master Shaman of the Great Land, and I could trust you," she replied.

"Do you mean, Great King Lionel?"

Harrah nodded.

He felt a huge weight lift upon his shoulder, for 18 years, at last. His prayers are finally answered, as a Shaman praying and foreseeing the future is his job. It took so long of waiting, but he never lost hope... as long as the five constellations shining brightly in the night sky, hope is there. He shed a few drops of tears.

"Thank you, my queen. I was thrilled that you are here." He wipes off the tear on his eyes and feels a little embarrassed.

"That is one thing I wanted to discuss with you, Shaman Iore."