Betrayal (1)

"It's finally our turn" Myriad said to his soldiers. "How kind of Traxdart to actually send us a letter, what the gentlemen they are. In two weeks, we'll prove our kingdom's worth. Failure is not an option!"

Yeaaaaaah!

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"Never have our kingdom lost in a battle and this generation, I'll make sure we don't that's why I need your help. Every single reliable body we can count on, we need your help. Two weeks is a very short time for a war preparation. Mr. Xeno, please call upon every knight there is, Mrs. Frieda, we are going to need lots of food, pills and clothes supplies, The rest of you having right to your positions, tell all black smiths in the kingdom to make a hundred swords each no more, no less, shields, arrows cannons, how many can be made should be made. Chiefs, were going to have to come to come up with a strategy and as for the others, whatever it is you do, do them better. Multiply the number of scouts we have, move all residents to the south, they should be better protected there. Make sure the defence is strengthened with an escape route for the archers in case it's breached, the spearmen will come next so let there be narrow routes after that, the swordsmen are next. Make the roads closed up, we only have two weeks, and we'll have to make good use of it!"

How on earth I didn't notice in that conference room some of the officers were giving me the side eye that betrayed what they all say and the smiles on those faces. But when I noticed, it was too late.

...

"Haa commanding is not easy. Now I just need Lady Mare to sign th-".

A young lady was walking graciously along the hallway. She looked like she was in a hurry as she turned around the corner and bumped into Myriad.

"Oof"

"Are you okay Milady- Oh Tracy! h-how have y-you been d-doing"

"Oh, Myriad I'm doing fine, what about you?" Tracy replied

"Oh I'm f-fine also hah, haha and about my request-"

"No"

"Marry me-"

"No"

How can she say that with such a straight face ack! she's so beautiful. "Then next time"

"Of course, you can always ask!"

And you'll always say no. Haa what a little devil. "Um, princess Tracy"

"Myriad, what's the matter?"

"I just wanted you to well, you know" Holds her hand "If my kingdom falls, yours is next so I was wandering..."

"Your kingdom will not fall, Myriad" Clasps his cheek. "It will not"

"Tracy" Holds her hand on his cheek. "Tracy. Tracy"

"Haha you've started again, calling my name repeatedly"

Myriad looked into her eyes with determination as if telling her something. Understanding what he meant, she started blushing. A cute bright red puffy cheek.

"Well, well what do we have here?"

Holy mutherf*cker it's Tracy's dad! Myriad quickly let go of her hand.

A man with a light brown hair in his mid fifties was leaning against the wall with his arms folded.

"Mr. Herald! what a nice surprise to see you here, oh and Ms. Tracy, what a nice surprise to see you here! I didn't know you were coming! ha! haha ha!"

He picked up his walking stick and walked towards them.

"Why did you stop? continue"

"I-its not like that Mr. Herald haha, I, I was just..."

"Just?"

"Just talking"

"What the hell were you doing with my daughter? depending on your answer I'll consider which part of your body to take"

"Ahaha Mr. Herald, again with the jokes"

The man didn't look like he was joking

"Eh? A-anyways! what a pleasant surprise to see you in my kingdom do you need help with something?"

"We are requesting to lend you aid in your upcoming battle"

"Really? that's very nice of you Mr. Herald"

"Do you think i'ld do something so stupid"

"Ah" What did I expect. Some things are just too good to be true.

"Mi daughter Tracy just won't stop t

shouting about how she wants to aid this worthless kingdom"

Rude. Myriad cried internally

"Her heart is just too big for all of humanity that I'm worried for her future"

"Dad!"

"You'll live a wonderful life my dear"

Tracy smiled happily

"Oh. Away from this disappointment"

You hear that Myriad? you're a disappointment"

"Yeah, i heard that Milady"

"We have our problems already Myriad, after your kingdom, they're coming for us next so I'm only going to lend you a thousand men. If possible, put an end to their organisation. It's being a nuisance" Turns around and headed for the exit.

"If you need anything don't hesitate to ask me".

"Yes. Will do, sir!"

"Shuddup! it's only because Tracy asked me to!"

"I figured"

"Myriad" Tracy gently called his name while holding his hand

"We'll fight this battle together"

He grasped her hand real tight.

"Yeah, We will."

After several days of preparation and waiting in constant fear and anxiety,

Finally, it was war.