Chapter 51
The prince’s 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 majesty’s arrival . His majesty didn’t 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 according to the infantry drill-book . Uhm, they definitely give off the vibe of a unit . It looks like they earnestly trained according 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……”
Vyvyan’s blue eyes were filled with distrust . She looked at Philes and sternly said: “I don’t believe you . I don’t 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 didn’t react like that, you might’ve 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 eye lashes 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 you’re a female . Are you another mistress my son placed by his side?!”
“Mom . Am I that sort of person to you? It’s not such a good idea to be touching a guy right now either, is it? He really is a guy . I’m serious . ”
I honestly couldn’t imagine how mom was going to feel him up . I sincerely sympathised for the young man too . I honestly can’t 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 man’s body quiver . Vyvyan extended her hand toward the young man with suspicion…… I watched mom’s hand nervously . I felt sad inside . I didn’t 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 Adam’s apple . He’s 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 Adam’s apple?! Is it just me that’s sick-minded or did I not think of it at all?! You touched his Adam’s apple?! I’m speechless because your judgement was right! My god, I thought something more drastic would happen, but that’s it?!
It appears that I was sick-minded . I need to clean up my thoughts…… I see now that you can see if someone’s a male by touching their Adam’s apple .
Philes sighed a breath of relief . He then touched his neck and said: “I did say…… I am a guy……”
“Alright, alright, let’s 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 we’ve 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 can’t stay on the elven side for too long with your body . You will get weaker and weaker . The armour mommy gave you will only last for a few hours . Let mommy teleport you . ”
”No, mom . You can’t do that in front of these people . ” I resolutely rejected mom and explained, “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 exclaimed: “Mommy doesn’t care about reputation! Mommy is really worried about you!”
“You don’t need to worry about me, mom . ” I looked at mom with a smile, kicked my battle-steed and finished off, “I’m 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, I’ll have the courage to charge at them with them following me . Mom, wait for me! I will come back in time for sure . My personal servant has met with danger this time . I won’t abandon her!”
Nier stood next to Vyvyan and anxiously shouted: “Your majesty! I want to come with you!”
Vyvyan tugged on her belt . If she didn’t, Nier would’ve already mounted her steed . Nier was wearing just an overcoat and her cape . She wasn’t wearing anything beneath that . That would be like going to battle naked!
I shook my head and told her: “Nier, stay here . We’re getting married after the sun comes up . I might run a little late, but you can’t be late . Please wait a while for me . I’ll definitely come back to marry you!”
Nier looked into my eyes . She hesitated for a moment before nodding and making a declaration with sobs: “Uhm! Your majesty, you must come back . I will always wait for you! I promise!”
“I’m just going to put a group who don’t even number as many as my guard-unit in place . Don’t act like I’m not coming back . ” I smiled and lowered myself down to stroke Nier’s 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 particularly 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 Luna’s rescue .
This time however, I didn’t feel uneasy or tense . To the contrary, my heart was filled with the sounds of horse hooves and guns clanging . I was alone last time with just my horse’s hooves . I had to put my life and future on the line as I rushed to Luna’s rescue alone .
But I wasn’t alone this time .
I wasn’t bringing just my courage this time . I was bringing an army of guns and ammunition . I don’t think I got any braver . It was my guards behind me that gave me unlimited confidence . As long as I have them, I’ll have the confidence to cut down anything in my path!
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