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Chapter 21 - Chapter 21 – Hima’s Marriage

Scene: In Eluto Kingdom, the king sits on his throne when a messenger arrives.

Messenger: My king, I am a messenger from Gura Kingdom. I bring a message from their king for you.

King: A message from King Buhu of Gura Kingdom, for me? Tell me, what is the message?

Messenger: King Buhu says that this war has lasted long enough. Let's stop it here and start a new future. They propose the marriage of their child, Prince Rutu, and your daughter, Princess Hima. This marriage will reunite the two kingdoms and begin a new era.

Scene: Hima speaks sharply.

Hima: Absolutely not! I will never marry that idiot Rutu. Father, tell them this is completely unacceptable!

Scene: King Raju remains silent, seemingly deep in thought.

Hima: Father, what are you thinking?

Raju: Silence. Elders and leaders, what do you say?

Elder Fuju: My king, if you truly want the kingdom's benefit, then for the kingdom, yes, this is wise.

Elder Li: For a king, his entire kingdom is like his child. Sacrificing one child for the greater good isn't a bad idea.

Elder Fu: I don't think we should do this, Father. Let's hear what the king decides.

Leader Ki: I also disagree, my king. We cannot say what the true reason behind this marriage is.

Scene: Each elder gives their opinion. Out of 18 elders, 10 vote yes, 8 vote no.

King: Then according to the vote, Princess Hima's marriage to Prince Rutu should proceed.

Elder Li: Ultimately, my king, the decision is yours.

Scene: Hima interrupts.

Hima: Father, tell them this proposal is not acceptable!

Raju: Haahh… okay, I am ready for this marriage.

Scene: Some elves are happy, some shocked. Hima's face falls, tears stream from her eyes, and she runs away.

Raju: You may tell your king that I am ready for this marriage.

Messenger: As you wish, King Raju.

Scene: In the corridor, Hima runs, crying.

Hima: I will never marry that idiot, that mental prince! Grandfather!

Scene: She enters a room where Luo is standing.

Hima: Grandfather! Please stop Father—he has fixed my marriage!

Luo: Uh? Rest a little first. What's the problem? One day, a marriage must happen.

Hima: But… but… but he fixed my marriage with that idiot mental prince, Rutu!

Luo: What!

Hima: I will never marry in my life, but I absolutely will not marry him!

Luo: I will talk to Raju. You wait here.

Hima: Hmm!

Scene: Luo leaves the room. Hima continues crying.

Scene: In the throne hall, Luo confronts Raju.

Luo: Raju, what is this? You fixed Hima's marriage with Rutu?

Raju: Yes, Father.

Luo: Can I know what foolish reasoning made you arrange my grandmother's descendant's marriage with that Rutu?

Raju: Father, this is for the kingdom's benefit. Buhu doesn't want to fight anymore; he wants peace. This marriage will bring peace between the two kingdoms.

Luo: Uh? Do you really think Buhu will do that?

Raju: I know the chance is low. I am not foolish enough to fix Hima's marriage without proof.

Luo: Then what?

Raju: In exchange for this marriage, I will take 30% of his kingdom under our control.

Luo: Oh… I see. But…

Raju: Father, to gain something, sometimes you have to sacrifice something too.

Luo: Right… (sad tone)

Scene: One week later, at the academy, Mity is training.

Chin: Okay, now I will give you five a mission. Over there in the mountains, there is a box. Inside it is a key. You must bring that key back safely.

Everyone: Yes, sir!

Chin: Remember, teamwork is important. You must protect the person you are guarding with your life. Before becoming a personal guard, think twice.

Everyone: Yes, sir! We are ready to become guards!

Chin: Then go!

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