"At the entrance gate of the White Castle"
"Everyone standing there was stunned to hear that a man arrived with a few knights, and as soon as he came, he said to Zack, 'How are you, my brother?'"
"Just then Zack says."
Zack - I'm perfectly fine. But I never thought you would come, my brother.
It seems the commander is taking this matter a bit too seriously. Because coming here from the capital so quickly means you must have used a teleportation point.
(A teleportation point is a means that exists in various places across the world, allowing people to teleport from one place to another. But using a teleportation point is not an easy task — only those who are powerful enough and can endure its pressure are able to use it. Often, people faint after using it, which is why most avoid using it.)
"And just then, Zack gestures to Commander Relai, signaling him to stop wasting time standing outside and asks him to come inside."
"In a large hall, Zack and Relai are sitting at a table with tea in front of them. Just then, Relai speaks up."
Relai - Zack, I don't want to waste time, so tell me all the information you have, clearly and up to this point.
"Zack tells Relai everything, and after hearing it all, Relai suddenly bursts into laughter and says..."
Relai - Interesting, very interesting. It's been a long time since I heard something this exciting. A 15-year-old boy who doesn't even know who he is, and he took down an orc chief — and that too, with such ease! Ha ha ha. Looks like I'll have to meet Edlin.
"Hmm... I will definitely meet him, but first I have to deal with the reason I came here. Hmm... the Orc King's brother Khanda ..
Zack - Brother, we need to act quickly, or it might get too late.
Just then, Relai's mood suddenly changes and he says...
Relai - We need to meet Khandak, the Orc King.
Zack - What ? Orc king khandak .
Relai - Yes, the Orc King Khandak. Because he can't ignore what we have to say. Zack, you're coming with me too. Let's see for ourselves how that wretched Khandak failed to control his own brother.
" Zack doesn't like what he hears and says..."
Zack - Khandak, that wretched... Hmm . I can't come .
Relai - Why? Why won't you come? Are you still holding on to some old grudge?
Zack - No, brother. It's been so many days since we last met, and you didn't contact me at all. And now, you're asking me to come with you? On top of that, I've sent Albert with Edlin. If I come with you, there's no one in this castle who can take my and Albert's place, who can lead them.
"Relai, a bit saddened, says:"
Relai - My brother, you know, ever since I became a commander, so many responsibilities have come my way, which is why I couldn't contact you. I've always wanted to meet you, my brother, but I've always been on a mission.
And as for handling your castle, I can leave my most capable knight, Alex, here.
Zack - Don't underestimate my soldiers — they are highly capable. All they need is a leader, that's it.
"Relai bursts into loud laughter and says, 'Alright, alright! That's exactly why I'm leaving my most capable knight, Alex, here.'"
"Relai calls for Alex."
Alex comes and greets Zack and Relai with a bowed head.
Relai - Zack, meet my most promising knight, Alex Kasandro . He can take Albert's place.
Zack looks at Alex with a hint of satisfaction and says,
Zack - I'm glad to meet you, Alex. I've heard good things about you.
Alex responds very calmly and politely,
Alex - Thank you, Sir Zack. It's an honor to meet you. I will do my best to live up to your expectations.
"So it is decided here that Zack and Relai will go to meet the Orc King Khandak, and Relai instructs his three Dark Knights to stay behind at White Castle. Among them, their leader is none other than Alex Kasandro."
"Morning breaks, and everyone prepares to leave the castle. All are waiting for Zack. Soon, Zack arrives with his four soldiers, all clad in full armor as if ready for battle. Then the entire group sets out."
"Leading the company are the two commanders — Zack and Relai — followed by seven Black Knights and Zack's four heavily armored soldiers. The air is tense, and the mission ahead feels like the beginning of something far greater than just a meeting."
"Meanwhile, on the other side, Edlin and Albert are about to reach the village. After traveling for a while, they finally arrive.
As they step into the village, both are taken aback by what they see — the village is spotless and orderly, with a strong sense of discipline. Soldiers stand alert on every watchtower, keeping vigilant guard, as if always prepared for an attack."
Seeing all this, Edlin says,
Edlin - Hmm, now I understand why the Orcs ran away from here. Looking at these villagers, it seems like they are all soldiers trained for battle, and their village's defense... wow.
As soon as the two of them arrive, a man comes running towards them and says,
"Edlin, you've arrived!"
( Relai is an old man whose appearance clearly speaks of years of battle experience. Standing before him, even a tall, average soldier seems insignificant. His muscular build is a testament to his strength, with black hair and pale skin, and his piercing yellow eyes carry the weight of countless battles fought.)
To be continue...