Chapter 12: My Answer

"A person burns the house of someone, but there are no casualties. So i want to ask you highness, what will be the punishment you can give to that man?" The monk asked

'life sentence because its an act of assassination and they are dangerous for the society, so either death penalty or life sentence' every soldier thought

Chiyou remained silent for a while, then he said "In a normal case i would say that he should be inside the prison but here, from your question, i don't know the full scene"

"what do you mean your highness?" The monk asked with a smile

Chiyou smiled and said "i want to know who is the person that got his house burned, what is the relationship between him and the one who committed the crime.

I also want to know why that person burned the house and also, who was the one that gave him firestick to burn the house, after all, we all need a push to cross that one limit that makes us a criminal and the rest a civilian"

The answer made many soldiers surprised, Chiyou don't want to make a proper judgement but also know the very root that caused the whole incident and then make any judgement

Something many royalties or nobles don't really care

The monk smiled and said "I have to say, you have an interesting way of thinking"

"its not like that, i just want to know everything before i make a judgement, once you speak something, it can't be taken back as it is already said and others have heard it.

Thus, it's always better to think from every side, from the one who committed a crime and also from the one who suffered, we have to think and know the reason why it all happened and try to improve ourselves so it won't happen again.

This is how we can improve ourselves and live a better life" Chiyou said in his humble tone

He further said, "I hope my answer has satisfied you, if not then i am really sorry.

I tried but i failed, still, thank you for considering someone like me to help you out"

"Your highness, please don't put yourself so low, you are a king so you should act more like a king" The monk said

Chiyou raised his head and asked if he needs anything else but the monk ignored and then left the place

Chiyou gets back to his work

. . .

night time- Xiong Kingdom

"That's the answer he gave to me" Spirit King said with a smile

"I am impressed that he has given such a good answer, i guess i was thinking too low about him" Xiong Delun said as he nodded to himself

But Xiong Bo and Xiong Qiang are not happy with what their elder brother has said

"What happened Prince Xiong Bo? It seems like there is something that you are worried about, you can share it with all of us" Spirit King said as he stands by his side

Seeing his warm smile, Xiong Bo said "Its nothing like that Sir Spirit King, it is just that i came to remember about my unfinished battle"

"oooh, the battle that held on the last day of the tournament right?" Spirit King asked and everyone nodded

"It was truly an amazing battle of power and skills, i was also watching the whole battle among citizens"

At his words, Xiong Bo said "Why Sir Spirit King? Why sit among citizens? you could have just come up or even to the arena, on our side.

You could have watched the whole battle more clearly"

"Ahaha, of course, but next time.

As for the battle that has happened, i have to say, Prince Xiong Bo, your spear skills have vastly improved.

You have really become strong"

Hearing Spirit King's word, all three brothers became happy and Xiong Qiang asked "Isn't elder brother Bo the strongest warrior under heaven?"

Xiong Bo also wants to hear something on this from Spirit King as he is a god, and if the god himself says that he is the strongest under the heaven, that will be the biggest achievement for Xiong Bo

But

Spirit King didn't say anything, rather, he walked a few steps away in sadness

"What happened Sir Spirit King, it's okay please don't feel that you have to answer my little brother's question, he is just joking" Xiong Bo said

Even Xiong Qiang became somewhat worried and he also asked for forgiveness if he has made any mistake.

Spirit King looked back at Xiong Bo, he said "It's not like i am denying the fact that you are among the few who is this much strong.

There are very few mortals under the heaven that have achieved strength as much as you and also blessed by the gods of heaven"

Hearing this, Xiong Bo smiled in happiness

But Spirit King is not done yet, he said "But

As i said, you are 'AMONG' the few

This means, that there are people who are as strong as you, and that includes... the King of Sullegar"

. . .

After a few more words exchange, Spirit King took his leave from the side of three prince's as its deep nighttime

Xiong Bo is on his way to his bed-chamber, but as he walked the alleyway, his feet feel heavy

He keeps on remembering the words of Spirit King that King Chiyou has the strength to face him.

'So far i only thought of you as a skilled warrior, but not anymore... You are someone worthy to be faced with pride' Xiong Bo said in his heart as he makes up his mind to fight Chiyou with everything he has

Chiyou has now earned big respect from Xiong Bo after he listened to the words of Spirit King

It's not just this much, but Xiong Bo now also know that the world has more warriors out there that can challenge him

He has come to a new light and now he has a new goal to become stronger and test his skills so that he could become worthy to be called 'the strongest warrior under the heaven'

. . .

to be continued-