Book 6: Chapter 51


    The princes guard-unit gathered urgently and was thus emerged for the first time. It was the first time they gathered for real after receiving orders from his majesty after countless rehearsals. All of them looked tense and excited as they dragged their rifles over and lined up in front of the stables to await his majestys arrival. His majesty didnt have them wait for long. He practically arrived immediately after the entire unit gathered. His majesty wore an extremely serious expression, aggressive like when they first met and he wanted to destroy the church. They felt very excited. It looked like it was going to be a very exciting job.


    I looked at the guards before me that had finished preparing and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. I used to always stand in that group as a member. I also happened to be the one that looked like he had the least potential and prospects. I was terrified of the insane schedules and wake-up calls in the middle of the night. And yet I was now the one giving out orders.


    The team-leader stepped forth, looked at me and sternly said: Your majesty! Everyone is present. Your orders, please!


    This group was trained ording to the infantry drill-book. Uhm, they definitely give off the vibe of a unit. It looks like they earnestly trained ording to it despite not understanding it. Vyvyan dawdled around behind me. She scanned him while standing behind me and spoke out before I could: Son, why is there a female in your guard-unit?


    Philes lingered as he looked at Vyvyan and meekly responded: Female?! Ah Your highness I am a male


    Vyvyans blue eyes were filled with distrust. She looked at Philes and sternly said: I dont believe you. I dont believe a male could look so cute. Let me have a touch.


    Your highness?!


    Philes jerked his body due to fright and wrapped his arm around himself. Young man, if you didnt react like that, you mightve been able to clear your name, but your gesture is like a female in every aspect. Actually, it screams shy girl over here. His face looked a little red under the light from the fires. His eyeshes twitched gently. His eyes brimmed with fear and shyness. And because he was curling up his body, he looked so cute. I almost had a biological reaction watching him.


    Let me have a touch. I think that youre a female. Are you another mistress my son ced by his side?!


    Mom. Am I that sort of person to you? Its not such a good idea to be touching a guy right now either, is it? He really is a guy. Im serious.


    I honestly couldnt imagine how mom was going to feel him up. I sincerely sympathised for the young man too. I honestly cant do anything if mom truly wanted to feel him up. I have something more important to attend to right now as well so I have no time to fool around with you. Hurry up and touch him, and be done with it so we can get going now.


    Your highness, I really am a man! If you do not believe me then have a feel!


    When Philes saw our stern gaze, he stopped struggling and removed his arms, closed his eyes hopelessly and raised his head up. I saw the young mans body quiver. Vyvyan extended her hand toward the young man with suspicion I watched moms hand nervously. I felt sad inside. I didnt think it was a good idea for mom to touch him, but it was best for me not to touch her


    Uhm, he has an Adams apple. Hes a guy.


    Vyvyan touched his neck and then pulled her hand back once she was satisfied.


    What? Whaaaat?! What you wanted to touch was his Adams apple?! Is it just me thats sick-minded or did I not think of it at all?! You touched his Adams apple?! Im speechless because your judgement was right! My god, I thought something more drastic would happen, but thats it?!


    It appears that I was sick-minded. I need to clean up my thoughts I see now that you can see if someones a male by touching their Adams apple.


    Philes sighed a breath of relief. He then touched his neck and said: I did say I am a guy


    Alright, alright, lets leave it at that. Let me brief you in on your next mission. My personal servant has met with danger and should be fleeing in this direction right now with pursuers on her tail. Our mission is to save my personal servant. My personal servant is very important, as important as the princess so you need to get yourselves together. We will be marching quickly. Bring your weapons and then off the pursuers once you weve rescued my personal servant, understood?


    Roger!


    Mount your horses!


    I led a horse by the side over. Vyvyan stepped back, looked at me and suggested with concern: Son, your body You cant stay on the elven side for too long with your body. You will get weaker and weaker. The armour mommy gave you will onlyst for a few hours. Let mommy teleport you.


    No, mom. You cant do that in front of these people. I resolutely rejected mom and exined, You are their enemy. If you go there and kill them, the generous, tolerant and benevolent image people have of you will crumble so leave it to me.


    Vyvyan looked at me and anxiously eximed: Mommy doesnt care about reputation! Mommy is really worried about you!


    You dont need to worry about me, mom. I looked at mom with a smile, kicked my battle-steed and finished off, Im not alone this time. Mom, look at my soldiers behind me. They are my soldiers. They are my guards I am most proud of. Even if there is an army of tens of thousands, Ill have the courage to charge at them with them following me. Mom, wait for me! I wille back in time for sure. My personal servant has met with danger this time. I wont abandon her!


    Nier stood next to Vyvyan and anxiously shouted: Your majesty! I want toe with you!


    Vyvyan tugged on her belt. If she didnt, Nier wouldve already mounted her steed. Nier was wearing just an overcoat and her cape. She wasnt wearing anything beneath that. That would be like going to battle naked!


    I shook my head and told her: Nier, stay here. Were getting married after the sunes up. I might run a littlete, but you cant bete. Please wait a while for me. Ill definitelye back to marry you!


    Nier looked into my eyes. She hesitated for a moment before nodding and making a deration with sobs: Uhm! Your majesty, you muste back. I will always wait for you! I promise!


    Im just going to put a group who dont even number as many as my guard-unit in ce. Dont act like Im noting back. I smiled and lowered myself down to stroke Niers head. I then rode to the front of the unit. I kicked my horse and it neighed. The horse hooves of the unit sounded intricate and yet like a fiery war drumbeat. We crossed the stone paths of the city and the guards hastily opened the gates. The cold night wind and moonlight hit my face. My cape whistled in the wind behind me. There was only the particrly bright moonlight around our empty surroundings. It was freezing like running water.


    I travelled in the moonlight under the night sky once again to go to Lunas rescue.


    This time however, I didnt feel uneasy or tense. To the contrary, my heart was filled with the sounds of horse hooves and guns nging. I was alonest time with just my horses hooves. I had to put my life and future on the line as I rushed to Lunas rescue alone.


    But I wasnt alone this time.


    I wasnt bringing just my courage this time. I was bringing an army of guns and ammunition. I dont think I got any braver. It was my guards behind me that gave me unlimited confidence. As long as I have them, Ill have the confidence to cut down anything in my path!