Part 4

~Time Skip~

Its already been 2 years since that awful incident had happened. Luke had failed to find his lost daughter that was now assumed dead.

It broke them, especially for Abigail's closest friend: Princess Janeth and Prince Jeremy. It was surprising for them to hear about Abigail's sudden disappearance and was assumed dead after a month of finding but what confused them the most is that, if Abigail's really dead. They should've found her corpse. They tried have contact with the neighboring Kingdom but refused to give information. Anith was also feeling miserable after hearing the news, how she wished to be with Abigail that day and stopped her from going.

Although, aside from them Ava felt the happiness that shiver in her vines upon hearing it. And now, Abigail's riches were passed into them.

~Present Day~

"Oh trust me, he's no good at all. He's unreliable!" A voice of a man was heard from behind, feeling annoyed while sitting on the edge of the bed in one of the tents. He.

"Don't stress yourself over small things, Your Highness. If he's useless then might as well get rid of him" This time, a voice of a woman was heard.

As she poured some wine on the glass and slowly handed it to the man before sitting beside him.

"No, I have some... other plans for him, maybe he's useful that way" The man said as he put his arm into her shoulder, pulling her closer to his and leaned in closer until their faces are close to each other.

"Your highness, may I remind you that you shouldn't be here? It's dangerous outside the kingdom, if anyone finds out that you're here with me. Your father will get really angry" She stated and drank the wine from the glass before putting it on the nearby table. The man just sighed and just hummed in response.

"No one knew that I left the mansion, you don't have to worry about anything. I will risk anything just to see you, My Love" He exclaimed and cupped her face, leaning even closer and slowly.... claiming her lips, kissing her passionately. Despite knowing that someone might come in anytime.

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The Official's at the Lutos Kingdom are having a meeting about a certain matter.

"So, as I said. The Veoral Military Force are getting more and more stronger and successful. They've already won many battles from this past few years and the good news is. The Emperor of their Kingdom had accepted our offer to them in one certain condition....They are holding a celebration in the next few weeks and we're invited. In order for them to fully accept our offer is, one of our bravest soldier must beat their Admiral or should I say, the leader that bought them to victory. Luke Axelin, I'm counting for you to find the perfect person for that, we must not let this chance slide to have alliance with the Veoral Kingdom" The Emperor of the Lutos Kingdom announced eagerly, this chance is only once in a life time. They cannot let it slide.

"I am honored to serve you, Your Majesty. Please leave this matter to me, I will not let our Kingdom down" Luke respond sternly, bowing his head as he speaks.

The only thing that they need to accomplish is to beat the unknown Admiral of their neighboring Kingdom but who is this person? Can they really find a man who has the power to beat the well-said Leader of the Veoral Kingdom? What kind of a person is that well-said leader?

The more they could think about it, the more their confusion grow.

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~Meanwhile~

It was a peaceful place in the Veoral Kingdom, the Emperor held a big feist after they've won another battle by the lead of his very trusted Admiral and its Generals.

The whole castle were full of people, from royals to nobles. Everyone was present except for a one certain person they've been waiting before they could start the party.

The hall was then silent when the Emperor spoke.

"Everyone! Everyone, please gather together. I'd like to make a little message before we could fully start.... For my Past 48 years of serving this Kingdom, I've never experience of having straight victory of battles for more than a year. And to be honest to all of you, I have never expected that, one certain person who committed her whole life to sacrifice to our country can lead us all to victory, she has the beauty and has the power to create and destroy" The Emperor spoke happily and looked at his people before he continued,

"Let us all welcome, Admiral...Abigail Axelin, our one and true warrior"

The people looked behind them, seeing such a beautiful lady, much more describe as a Goddess. They looked at her with adoration and admiration as she walked towards the Empress and Emperor. As she then bowed signing respect to the rulers of the Veoral Kingdom.

"Its an honor to meet you again, Your Highness, Your Majesty." She spoke sternly as she kept her head down as she speaks.

"Admiral, We are honored for your presence today at our mini celebration for our Kingdom''s victory, please raise your head" The Empress spoke with a soothing voice staring at the Lady in front of her.

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As soon as the party had started, Abigail was sitting next to the Emperor, chit chatting about some certain matters. But they got disturbed when someone approached them.

"I apologize for disturbing your talk...Father and Lady Abigail" A prince said with a slight smile, looking at his father and the lady in front of him.

"Its fine, Prince Philip. His Majesty and I are just having a little conversation about the military" Abigail responded sternly with a slight smile making her look a very elegant more beautiful than she usually look.

{Prince Edward Crown Prince}

{Prince Philip- 1st Prince}

{Prince William- 2nd Prince}

{Princess Luisa}

The pleasant music soon echoed the room, noble ladies and noble mens were now busy finding their partners for the dance.

"Lady Abigail, Shall we dance?" Prince Philip asked while offering his hand to the young lady, hoping that she would gladly accept his kind offer. Abigail nodded her head gently and stood up before enterwhining her hand to the 1st Prince as a sign of accepting its offer...

"I can say that your really a true warrior just by touching your indelicate palm Lady Abigail. I'm kinda curious of how you were perfectly trained by General Alphonse for these past few years" The Prince spoke, carefully caressing Abigail's hands. She looked at Prince Philip's eyes before she lift her hand to his shoulder with a slight grin that was seen in her face.

"Its such a shame for a person to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which her body is capable of. General Alphonse didn't raise me to become a burden to the Veoral Kingdom, I must fullfill his wish as his student.... as his daughter" Abigail responded making the prince sigh in defeat knowing that he cannot disagree with the Lady's words.

He stared at her deep beautiful brown eyes and smiled while lifting Abigail's left hand while his other hand was placed on her waist, supporting her movements as they started to dance with the flow of music.

People noticed them as their eyes stare at the two with awe while some ladies are shifting them.

A Prince and a Warrior is good choice, right?

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As soon as the Emperor stood up, the music stopped and so do the dancers.

"Attention everyone! First of all, I wanted to thank all of you for being present today. Especially for our special guest, our strongest Admiral Abigail Axelin...."

The Emperor was busy giving his speech while the people were eagerly listening not long after, one of the soldiers silently went near Abigail and whispered something to her ear. She just sigh and slightly waved her hand, signing for the soldier to leave. Prince Philip noticed how Abigail's mood change, he tapped her shoulder and asked what's wrong but all he recieved was just a slight glare from the Lady.

"And for now, Admiral Abigail...Can you step forward please" The Emperor called and caught Abigail's attention. Feeling the glare of the nobles around, this made her more uncomfortable. But she just shrug it off and walked towards the Emperor gently, her white skin hit the light, making her more beautiful.

As soon as Abigail was in front a few meters towards the Emperor, she then bowed her head before lifting it to look at the Emperor.

"Admiral Abigail Axelin, I'm an honorable person to have you by our side, serving our Kingdom gracefully. Now, I'am offering you the seat of the Princess Of Peace"

Everyone was shocked by the sudden announcement of the Emperor itself. Even Abigail herself did not expected it.

Judging by the Admiral's reaction, they all thought that she was having second thoughts of accepting the Emperor's offer. Knowing that its such a rare oppurtunity for the Emperor to give the seat of the Princess of Peace since it holds the strongest power of the Military. Once Abigail accepted that kind of offer, she'll be powerfull and unstopable from her choices except the Emperor itself.

So what was it, what is Abigail's answer? Will she say no or yes?....No one knows, no one can read through her mind. Even her expression is not easy to judge.

The hall remain silent, patiently waiting for Abigail's answer...

"I'M VERY HONORED TO WILLINGLY ACCEPT YOUR OFFER YOUR MAJESTY...I WILL PROTECT THE VEORAL KINGDOM AS LONG AS IT TAKES, EVEN IF MY OWN LIFE IS THE PRICE"

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