Chapter 8
"Your Excellency."
A soldier, who was roughly less than a hundred years old suddenly broke the silence in the room.
The soldier's gaze contained such a fiery spirit. Arthur, who looked at him, could feel the knight's aura emanating from the soldier.
"What's the matter my soldier, have you made up your mind? Then, what is your answer, young man?"
All pairs of eyes held their breath in unison. Of course the answer from the young man determines the fate of everyone.
The war is continued or not, it all depends on the young man's decision. Arthur smiled kindly at the young man who sat down in front of him, while Steven, who was standing not far from Arthur, was stricken with anxiety.
"Tell me young man, what do you want to say," asked Arthur, impatiently waiting for the answer from the young man.
"Do you want to take that chance?" Again Arthur repeated the same question.
"No, Your Majesty. I don't want to take that opportunity. I just want to say that I will continue to join the war, no matter what the outcome will be. Servant, no matter the enemy's strength is greater than ours, what I believe, is that the people of Aqua are never afraid. to defend his homeland."
Arthur suddenly gasped when he heard the words of his soldiers. He looked at his young soldier.
The young man who is not even a hundred years old, in fact has a high national defense spirit. Can, felt from his honest words and not made up. Steven was as surprised as Arthur was when the young man, turned down the chance Arthur was given.
Arthur clearly remembers when he was young, he was engrossed in reading books and lazy to learn the science of war.
However, at this time Arthur was faced with the figure of a young man who made his heart shake, as well as feel amazed.
"Let us join the war Your Majesty!"
Instantly a warrior's voice resounded in the room. They all sat down on their knees, saying, 'Let us join the war, Your Majesty!' Steven did the same thing.
"Let us fight Your Majesty! We don't care about the enemy. We just want to protect our home and homeland."
Even though Stevan is not a native of Aqua, but he already considers the land of the country as his homeland, especially he has a niece, which is none other than Agatha. Queen of the kingdom of Aqua.
"Our departure to the battlefield, not necessarily to show strength alone, but we fought to defend the country that is our home and homeland. The ancestors of the Aqua nation would have cried, if they saw this kingdom destroyed, without a single people willing to fight. So, I hope Your Majesty will allow us to join the war with His Majesty."
Again the young man made Arthur proud with his words. Nothing else thrilled him, other than the determination of the young man.
"Get up!"
Arthur asked him to stand up. Arthur touched both of his shoulders, making the young man feel awkward.
"What's your name, young man?"
Arthur asked, his gaze so calm and the young man showing a warm smile.
"My name is Zeus. Your Majesty."
The young man introduced himself as Zeus. Zeus Son of the Wind. He was only ninety years old. However, his knowledge of the science of war is no less great than the existing generals.
When Zeus had stood up, the soldiers including Steven also stood up straight again.
"I am very impressed with your bravery young man. The Kingdom of Aqua is very fortunate to have you as the next generation of this kingdom."
Arthur patted Zeus on the back, making the young man feel awkward. The treatment that Arthur showed was certainly witnessed by many people, which made Zeus the most influential figure today.
"Thank you for your majesty's praise. I don't expect anything from this struggle, all I want is the peace of the Aqua People and the safety of Her Majesty, and the Queen."
Zeus mentions a little about the Queen, which means Agatha. Arthur suddenly gasped in surprise, and so did Steven who heard Zeus' words.
Steven just realized that, at this time he didn't see Agatha beside Arthur.
"By the way where is Agatha. Why didn't I see her? Of course, my nephew is fine, right? What about the baby in her womb?" asked Steven.
Suddenly he asked about Agatha's whereabouts. Arthur hastily replied, "Now is not the time to think about that. Agatha is doing well and so is the baby. Now we can only focus on the war that lies ahead. Do you understand?"
Arthur's answer silenced Steven. He no longer talked about Agatha. Zeus is back in his ranks. Arthur smiled proudly at the young man.
A feeling of calm instantly filled his heart. He could feel that the future of the Aqua Nation would be bright if the youth of his Nation were as determined as Zeus.
"I'm glad to have brave warriors like all of you. We defeat the Shiners and bring the Aqua Nation back to peace!" Arthur exclaimed, with fiery zeal.
"Long live His Majesty, Arthur!"
Everyone cheered Arthur's name. Immediately Arthur's eyes shone with a blue light, indicating that all his strength had recovered.
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On the other hand, outside the gates of the Aqua Kingdom, the figure of a man who was over seven hundred years old, wearing golden armor was riding a black horse.
A sword sheathed at the man's waist. His body was almost two meters tall. He is Orion, the very feared King of the Shiners.
"O my brave warrior! Let's crush the kingdom of Aqua to the ground, so that the arrogant King knows who the real ruler of the world is. Hahaha!"
Long live His Majesty King Orion!
"Life!"
About sixty thousand troops, exclaiming the name of their leader.
Who doesn't know Orion? Apart from the King of the Shiners Nation, Orion is also known as the King of Fire. He can control the two elements of nature, namely Fire and Earth.
"Your Excellency!"
One of his soldiers came rushing over. "What is it?" asked Orion from his horse.
"King Arthur is already on top of the tower with several Generals and Commander Steven at his side," the Soldier continued reporting.
Orion frowned, spreading his chin, "So the Arrogant King already knew about our arrival. Good, then I won't bother telling him."
With the sixty thousand troops present, anyone would be able to see it, even if its existence was covered up.
"Then be prepared. We will immediately attack the Aqua kingdom and have the Arrogant King hand over Immortality to us. Hahaha."
The soldier returned to his line. Orion seemed to have gotten his favorite toy, as he thought about losing to the Aqua nation later.
Yes...
Orion spurred his horse to get to the front row. Meanwhile, Arthur and several Generals and Commander Steven were ready at the castle castle.
"Damn Your Majesty, King Orion is starting to move!" exclaimed one of the Generals, who had just seen the state of the battlefield, using binoculars.
"Give me the binoculars!" Arthur asked.
The soldier immediately gave the binoculars to King Arthur. Arthur wanted to confirm for himself and wanted to see how far the movement of King Orion and his army had gone.