Chapter 9: Shadows in the Moonlight

After the duel, Kaito scolded XJ6 for being careless enough to be discovered by a mere 5-year-old child. XJ6, the seasoned assassin, defended his reputation, asserting that in his two decades of work, no one had ever discovered him until young Master Ryu. He acknowledged Ryu's exceptional talent, stating that he had only shown him the basics, and the rest was a product of Ryu's instinct and innate abilities.

The mystery of Ryu's extraordinary skills deepened as the conversation with XJ6 unfolded, leaving Kaito both intrigued and concerned about the secrets that surrounded his son.

Later that evening, as the moon cast its silvery glow over the palace, Princess Amara and Ryu found themselves on the rooftop. The stars glittered above like diamonds strewn across the velvet canvas of the night sky.

Amidst the serene beauty of the celestial display, Ryu turned to the princess, breaking the silence. "Princess, do you like someone from the nobles? There were many cute boys at the party."

Princess Amara, giggling at the innocence of Ryu's question, responded, "Ryu, we're just 5 years old. Stop saying things so mature."

Ryu, contemplating the unintentional influence he might have had on the princess, thought to himself, "Maybe I made her too mature for her age."

Under the vast expanse of stars and galaxies, Ryu gathered his courage and turned to Princess Amara. "Promise me, Princess, that you'll be mine forever."

Blushing and overcome with a shy sweetness, Princess Amara hesitated for a moment before softly whispering, "I promise." The rooftop witnessed a pact sealed beneath the moonlight, a promise of forever between two souls bound by destiny and the threads of an unwritten tale.