Chapter 7

Arthur ordered all his elite troops to get ready. Because, according to reports about sixty thousand troops led directly by King Orion, had approached the borders of the Aqua kingdom, in order to seize Immortality from Arthur's hands.

The thing that makes the man nicknamed the Ice King, must do everything in his power to protect the kingdom and its people.

 In the midst of his immature condition, Arthur tried to meditate in a special room, in order to restore his strength, which was exhausted because in his fight against the unbalanced Agatha, he had to receive several blows to his deepest organs, which weakened his strength points.

Meanwhile in the meeting room. The place, where nearly a thousand troops consisting of Generals, as well as knights with high abilities, were gathering.

One wearing gold armor, and a white robe was seen standing in front of the entire army. His burly body, and fierce face, he is known as Commander Steven.

"My brave soldiers. Today we will fight, defend our kingdom and homeland!" cried Steven, in front of the entire army.

"Right now King Orion and his army are already in front of the gates of the Aqua kingdom. We as the people of Aqua will certainly not lose to them. The strength we have is also no less great than the Shiners Nation! We are true warriors. Our life and death, are to defend the kingdom. Are you ready!"

"Yes, we are ready!" everyone shouted in unison.

They were wearing armor, each with a weapon in hand. Some carried spears, swords, machetes, whips and other weapons.

There was no look of fear on any of the soldiers' faces. Steven's words evoke the passion that continues to burn, in their chests.

Even if the enemy army is stronger, and comes in large numbers. However, they were not at all daunted. Thanks to Steven's words, which strengthened their resolve.

The Kingdom of Aqua, is not just a home for them, but a homeland for every soul. Their every flow of blood, has fused with the homeland they have lived in for hundreds of years.

When their home is attacked, body and soul are at stake. That's what Steven said earlier.

"You are the chosen knights. Trained warriors who will protect the homeland, as well as the rest of Aqua's people. Everyone's hopes, you bear on your shoulders. You left Family, Friends to defend the kingdom. You are brave knights, your names will be engraved in your heart. history. In the future, you will be regarded as heroes by the new generation of Aqua Nation. This war that is right in front of your eyes, you don't know who will win it. However, I can assure you, your struggle will not be in vain."

While Steven was giving words of encouragement to each soldier, at that moment Arthur entered the room.

He was already wearing full armor with a hood as well. Arthur looked dashing, while carrying a sword sheathed on his waist.

"Respect to Your Majesty."

Arthur's presence is known to Steven, the man who is more than six hundred years old hastily bowed his body. Showed his respect for Arthur, and so did the soldiers who were there.

"Stand up all of you!" his orders.

Steven and a thousand elite troops, immediately stood up straight. Arthur stood level with Steven. His eyes roamed over the entire army, which he had trained for years.

He looked at every face to remember them, because after this war ended, he either would be able to see the faces of his knights again or not.

"You are tough men that the Aqua kingdom has. You are people whose names in the future will be remembered by the people of Aqua. The Aqua kingdom owes you a great debt!"

Arthur shouted loudly, bowing his head, showing respect and gratitude, to every soldier who was willing to take part in this war.

"Your Excellency."

Steven was the first to react. Never before had he seen Arthur bow his head in front of so many people. This made the soldiers look at each other.

"Don't worry Steven. I'm only doing this to thank the soldiers who have been willing to fight," he said with a faint smile.

Arthur couldn't hide his guilt, because his selfish self had made Agatha go away, if he could be patient, maybe it wouldn't have happened.

However, Arthur could not tell Steven Agatha's departure. He knew, if Steven knew the news, then Steven might scold him.

Steven and Agatha have a strong bond, both from the Miracle Kingdom. Steven is Agatha's Uncle, that's why Arthur respects Steven so much, despite his status as a King of the Aqua nation.

Arthur took an upright position and looked back into everyone's eyes. "Today we are all going to war, protecting our kingdom and homeland. But before that I will give you one chance, which may be your last."

The atmosphere that was originally filled with enthusiasm, we turned into full of questions. Everyone looked at each other, there were many questions running through their minds, when Arthur said that 'This will be their last chance', Steven showed the same reaction as the soldiers.

Arthur had not continued his words. He was well aware that his words made everyone wonder.

Arthur smiled faintly, before he finally resumed his words. "You don't have to be surprised. I offer you one chance, to return to your families. Today we are all going to war and I don't know how long this war will last. Of course I don't want you to regret that you took part in the war, who knows who the winner."

Arthur's words instantly made every soldier's heart waver. Look at their eyes that no longer have the spirit.

Not without reason their guts became weak, Arthur's words were certainly true. The war, which never ends, of course will take many victims from their side or the opponent, and it is not yet known who will be the winner.

However, it could also be said that there was a possibility that the Shiners Nation would win the war. Arthur realized that, the power that his kingdom had was not comparable to the strength of the enemy.

That's why he offered his soldiers one chance to surrender, before they would eventually die on the battlefield.

Arthur didn't mind if, his troops retreated before the war, because he didn't want the families waiting for their return to suffer the disappointment of defeat.

Arthur closed his eyes. Memories of Agatha flashed through his mind again. How beautiful is his home life with the woman of the Miracle lineage.

However, it was only because of the discussion that did not find a way out, which had caused a huge crack in his household.

Arthur was seen shedding tears, before finally one of the soldiers got up the courage and spoke directly in front of Arthur.

"The Beginning."

Arthur opened his eyes. There was a hint of longing behind his gaze. Missing the figure of Agatha who a few moments ago, had just left her.

"What is it, my Soldier? Do you want to take that chance?" Arthur asked, in a gentle tone. Although Arthur looked calm, but in his heart he was crying.

All eyes were on the soldier, who was carrying a sword as his weapon.