Chapter 23 Blade down the heart, blood covering the sky

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The horses stood outside the city walls, looking at those majestic walls covered with magic and technology that could destroy normal armies, but in front of the Bastian army, their proud technology was nowhere enough to defeat them. Therefore, they requested their rival country's assistance and fortunately, they accepted their request.

So, two great armies were standing in front of each other, waiting for the signals that either go for death or life, deciding on the future of themselves.

The king of Hella rode toward the enemy with his right hand Golla riding next to him. Their high pressure immediately coerced Bastian knights, paling them.

" Your Highness Castella. I am here to guide you to our king."

Dame Jocylee came out with her elite troops, standing there without any fear. Her sharp aura made the horse neigh with pain, but in front of the two greatest powerhouses in Hella, she wasn't enough. Although Jocylee could face one of them, her age was too young to face the greatest king in the current era.

" I never thought I would meet you on the battlefield, Jocylee. You were the one who most impressed me in the peace negotiations. I hope we wouldn't end up as an enemy again."

Castella sighed, taking off his helmet with stress. He saw the enemy soldiers looking at him with awe and respect because he was the idol among the men, a living legend whose power was the greatest among them.

" Indeed, it is a pity for us meeting here as enemies, but I believe our king can see through the right and call off this pointless conflict."

She said lightly, encouraging her men while raising their morales. As a general, she understood the hearts of her soldiers and as a knight, she sided with her king.

Castella nodded at her words, following behind her closely in case of any unnecessary actions that could endanger his life or his man's life. There was no guarantee that they would be safe in the enemy lines despite their status.

If they die here somehow, the battlefield would be covered in blood, killing countless people for no reason.

The trip wasn't that long as they had reached the commander's post relatively easily. Jocylee opened the tent and they entered the tent without any reminder. They didn't give their weapons out of their status and they saw a beautiful woman sleeping next to the king with the horrendous face.

The king was extremely exhausted and the queen didn't look good either. Hence, Castella was able to connect the dots, guessing his reason for this invasion. He just want to save his queen since the city of Sins had countless treasures under it.

" Long time no see, King Makarov."

Castella said calmly, looking at his face without any fear. His gentle eyes were far different than others' mad eyes. One had witnessed countless while the other was still immature.

" King Castella, do you understand why I did this despite our agreement? I just wanted to save the love of my life. What would you do if your queen was dying in front of you painfully?"

His voice trembled, showing the emotion that was hidden in his heart. Golla and Jocylee saw the two kings silently observing each other to unwind the things.

" I don't blame you, child. However, your action of aggression would cause bloodshed that would destroy your entire life's achievements and I have a medicine that could save her life."

Castella said lightly, promising his help in this matter. His sudden words illuminated the dark heart of Makarov who was desperately seeking a way to save his queen's life.

" I will do anything as long as you give me the medicine."

Makarov spoke gently, bowing his proud head toward him, but before he could do that Castella patted his shoulder to stop him because he was in sight of his generals. It was inappropriate to bow to another king before his attendants' sight as a king.

" It is alright. I will help you. Ugh!"

Suddenly, a sharp sword penetrated his armor, making the king fall to his knees with blood. The generals yelled with shock, seeing a young general who was holding a sword with shock on his face.