188 A Fool For Love

The King stood still, staring at the Commander of an 'enemy' kingdom who bravely entered his chamber in secret. Well, it wasn't his first time. It happened often, especially when his daughter was still alive.

"I don't expect you here," was his only remark. Then he turned around and retreated to his seat. Even he was surprised by how much he still trust this young man. The possibility of the young Commander having some hidden ill intentions didn't even cross his mind.

Nico Petrus approached the Jerivian King as he observed the huge chamber. "I'm surprised that you still didn't strengthen your security. Don't you know that you might be already dead if I happened to be an assassin?"

"If you were indeed an assassin, do you think I'll just sit here without fighting back or calling the guards?" King Tobias retorted.

Nico Petrus simply smiled and sat opposite the King. "How have you been?" he asked. "You look tired."