Chapter 9: The Escort Mission

It had been six months since Arnab had joined the Nine Dragon Sect, and he had been busy running his restaurant business and cultivating his martial arts skills. The time had come for the examination, and every disciple was given a different task to complete. Arnab's status as a first-class martial artist within a month and a fifth-class martial artist within six months had not gone unnoticed. He was given the important task of escorting Princess Won Mee of the kingdom to the neighboring kingdom of Kanka, where diplomatic talks were to be held.

Arnab was awestruck by the princess's beauty when he first saw her. Her face resembled his college crush, Amisha Roy, from his previous life, but her eyes were different. They were the most beautiful pair of eyes Arnab had ever seen in his two lives. He couldn't help but stare at her as she approached him.

"Are you Arnab?" the princess asked, breaking his trance.

Arnab nodded, trying to compose himself. "Yes, Your Highness. I am here to escort you to the kingdom of Kanka."

The princess smiled at him, and Arnab felt his heart skip a beat. He quickly regained his composure and led her to the carriage that was waiting for them. As they rode, Arnab couldn't help but steal glances at the princess. She was simply breathtaking, and he couldn't believe his luck to be chosen for this task.

However, his excitement was short-lived as reports reached them that unorthodox factions might try to attack the princess on her way to Lanka. Arnab's duty to protect her became even more crucial. He made sure to keep a watchful eye on their surroundings, scanning for any potential threats.

As the carriage made its way through the forested path, Arnab's sharp eyes caught movement in the bushes. Before he could react, arrows whizzed past them, striking the carriage's wooden panels. Princess Won Mee screamed in terror as the horses reared, trying to break free from their reins.

Arnab sprang into action, pushing the princess down and covering her with his body as he drew his sword. He saw several figures emerge from the bushes, armed with swords and bows. They were the unorthodox factions that they had been warned about.

The palace guards accompanying them sprang into action, forming a protective barrier around the princess and Arnab. Arnab fought with all his might, his sword slicing through the air as he engaged the attackers. He was a skilled martial artist, but he was outnumbered. He was starting to tire when he heard the sound of approaching horses.

It was the reinforcement, sent by the Nine Dragon Sect upon hearing of the attack. They arrived just in time, surrounding the attackers and forcing them to retreat. Arnab breathed a sigh of relief as he saw that the princess was unharmed. He helped her to her feet, and they continued on their journey, now with an added sense of caution.

Once they reached the kingdom of Kanka, Arnab handed over the princess to the officials and briefed them about the attack. They were grateful to him for protecting the princess and acknowledged his bravery. Princess Won Mee was also full of praises for Arnab, thanking him for his courage and dedication to his duty.

Arnab returned to the Nine Dragon Sect with a sense of pride and accomplishment. He had not only completed his task but had also saved the princess from danger. He knew that he had earned the respect of his fellow disciples and the masters of the sect. Arnab felt grateful to have been given this opportunity to prove himself, and he was eager to see what the future held for him in the Nine Dragon Sect.