Maria, god of misfortune - Leandra A. (books for 9th graders .txt) 📗

I am now right with him, yes--that same general who should be of all people knows, that if he went himself in Hellas enemy's den it's just death waiting for him.

 

"What are you staring at? Aren't you hungry? We haven't eaten for a long time and it's necessary that you fill your stomach and regain strength...Kai" this man said to me, which only made me furious on how relaxed he was considering that anytime, we might be spotted by someone who knows him.

 

"You! I can't believe how relaxed you are right now, do you think it's easy to enter that palace to see that weak prince of Arias and talk to him personally? I snapped and then he covered my mouth to stop me from saying anything more.

 

"Shhh...are you stupid? What if the people here heard you? he shooed me and then looked around to see if anyone heard what I said. "Sigh...Good thing, it looks like nobody heard what you said" He let out an audible sigh of relief after confirming that nobody heard us.

 

Earlier this man suggested an unbelievable plan to an important man from the palace of Hellas named General Leone, who went his way to him in order to persuade him to join the upcoming war and lead the Hellas army.

 

"Shin!", that man called Leone called out to him and then place his hand on General Shin's shoulder," I know that you are against this war but you can't escape from the reality that our men was about to enter a field that will soon bath in blood!" He grabs tight his shoulder and take out a deep breathe "We need you to prevent this from happening!" He sounded desperate. I almost pity him from the way he beg this uncaring man.

 

"I understand how you feels but not all the time we will win by fighting" Shin answered him calmly and then slowly removes the hand that's grabbing his shoulders. "Sometimes one will win by not fighting" He firmly said --which made me and the others who heard his answer confused on what he meant by his comment.

 

All of us believe that it's not like the general was afraid because of the numbers of the enemy, so what is it that he is planning to do in order to stop this war that will surely costs death to many.

 

"Sigh...you are really hard to persuade, I know that you have something in your mind right now to end all of this, just get to the point, Shin!" that man called Leone shouted to him after releasing a big sigh in front him.

 

General Shin smirked then winked at him " I know you might get mad at me on this plan but I have a proposal to made" He sounded confident with that plan of his and in front of all others who are listening as well.

 

This man actually proposed such crazy idea of going into the kingdom of Arias alone and negotiate with their prince personally. And if ever the prince would not accept his proposal, he would personally end the enemy's head. By doing this it will not just end the conflict but might even cause the other country to be reluctant in attacking them for a while.

 

General Leone frowned upon hearing his plan "Have you gone mad?!"

 

"You see a man's life worth depends on how oneself see it, but most of all on how other people see it" he said to him, half smiling and then suddenly draw his sword then kneel down in front of that man called Leone.

 

He then tilt his head up and glares at him "If you think that this is just cowardice and won't agree with me, you can now end my life with this sword, for I don't plan on dying in a fight without the chance of winning" 

 

All of us agree that this plan might work if it is him who'll do it. But just like what he said his life's worth might be less than of a prince if one will compares, but still for the people of Hellas--his life worth more than it's king. And yet this man, I know that for him his own life worth's less than the people he vowed to protect his life with.

 

I don't know if I can agree with his plan or not, But still chose to be with him right now and help him. I just hope that my decision of coming and staying beside him are all worth it.

 

The Black Snow Prince

Out of all kingdoms of this era, Arias was the closest in having all nation be united in one. But like any other country with too much land and people it needs to protect, this country can barely protect its own from the endless attacks coming from its enemies. Including internal attacks coming from grudges from the people of the lands they conquered before.

 

The same problem arises within its own kingdom, were lies and betrayals were so common that one can barely be surprised. This is where this prince have been living his life and taught to carry in the future.

 

Being such a large kingdom, who would have taught that it's king will only have one child and refused to have another one, after his queen died from the hands of an assassin send by unknown enemy. That prince name was Rene who was also known as the Black Snow Prince, because of his long black hair that flows on his pale white skin. He was often treated as meek and weak compared to other men in the military, but his accomplishment was not of the weak and his intelligence can't be compared even to their kingdom's oldest ministry and king's advisers.

 

He was the secret behind the kingdom's strong military and economic strategy, that's why on a young age he became as well one of the generals that leads their army. Some said that even though his strength can't be compared to other great general of this era, his sword and bow skills are top notch.

 

"Prince, what do you think Hellas will do upon hearing the news of Cyrene helping us on this upcoming war with them?"  One of the king's adviser ask him, who was also curious to see how would he answer this.

 

"If I were them, I'll make a move first" He grinned and make a sudden pause on his words; " And the best time to do it is right now! While both kingdoms are still preparing themselves for the upcoming war" he added.

 

The adviser seems to be taken a back with his answer and was staggering when he replied to him "What? then what we are waiting for, we should attack them sooner!" The adviser frantically told him, fearing that the enemy general might attack them first unprepared.

 

"Now...now...calm down there old geezer" he said to him while looking at him mockingly because of his funny reaction. " Didn't I say that there's no escape now for them, so rest assured and leave this to us youngsters" He smirked.

 

The adviser cluck his tongue and frowned on his haughty confidence "Tsk! we better not failed this war again for the second time!" he reasoned and tried to pressed on, but then the prince just excused himself to leave in order to rest now to his room.

 

While walking he got lost in thought and found himself smiling secretly "So what will be your first move now Hellas...No... General Shin!"  He became thrilled by the thought of what will the famous general will do in this hopeless situation.

 

The prince strongly believes that someone like General Shin will not just sit around and fight a losing war. He had this instinct that if he's going to make a move the best time will be this time around. He had sent spies on Hellas to watch his movement but no one has reported any suspicious activity by him--that's why he is also thinking what more can he possibly do to make a miracle and win this war.

 

But his instinct did not really failed him. Just like what he said, there is no other perfect opportunity to make a move than this time which is why right now, even his eyes can't believe what he is seeing right now--but a familiar face has shown in front of him.

 

 He gasped in surprise when he saw the man who sneak in his room "I...I didn't know that you have a hobby of night crawling a man's room...General Shin"  The prince stammered but then straighten himself up as he face General Shin, who was sitting on his room window.

 

"Heh...just like what I've heard you're really a funny guy, aren't you...Prince Rene" He smirked 

 

He raised an eye brow and frowned at him "I've heard that it was always your liking to cut down the enemy's head first, but I can't believe that you are this naive to think that by killing me it will stop the war...I'm so disappointed with you...is this all you are capable of?" As if he was taunting him he just wished to smear away the smirk on his face.

 

The General then grinned" Rest assured I am not here to kill you" He stepped down from the window and then came closer to him.

 

As he move closer, the prince can see the blood coming from his sword and some splats on his face and his silver white hair. His appearance was truly like that of a demon which even him can't help but shiver by the thought of what made this kind of man to come personally and see him.

 

The Prince shuddered as he move closer "So what is it you came here for?" he asked him while looking for a chance to draw his sword once he showed any sign of lowering his guard.

 

The General stops and then smile at him "Black Snow Prince, care to listen to an old story of an Unknown?" he said, with his eyes flashing.

 

Story of An Unknown

Once there was a king who took in a peasant woman whose family background and name was unknown to all. His current queen cannot give him a child and so the king's adviser told the king to get another woman as his second wife. 

 

Unknown to all that his queen was a jealous queen who did all things needed in order to make those women disappeared in the kingdom. She can't accept the fact that her king will have a child with another woman besides her.

 

The peasant woman has a long white silky hair that was uncommon to the people on the kingdom