We boarded the carriages and started to leave. The headmaster said, "Feel free to visit anytime."
We were on the way to the castle. The sun was setting. The capital was buzzing.
We reached the palace. As soon as we reached the palace, the king summoned us.
A servant led us into the courtroom. The king was sitting on the throne, and he looked worried.
He ordered us, " You all have to leave for a village tomorrow."
" Nearby demons have attacked a village. We thought it was a minor case, but those demons are more than that. You will be going to fight those as a hero's duty," he continued.
We aren't fully trained yet. Everyone will have trouble fighting the demons except some. Some of us haven't even seen demons.
One of us said, " We can't do that, we are still training, we aren't experienced enough to fight demons."
The king said, " It is my order, and everyone should follow it. You have trained enough, I want you all in the work."
It's like he is very eager to send us away.
" Other kingdoms didn't need to train their hero, and they are still powerful. Why can't you all be the same? I need all of you to go to the village and prove your worth. If not, you are all useless to me," he continued.
Just then, the pope entered, and he had a smile on his face, which looked uneasy to me.
He went to the king and whispered something. After he finished, the king looked at us.
He announced, " All of you will leave tomorrow, but it will take a few days before reaching there, and you have to train while going on that journey. And most importantly, the saintess will accompany you. So get ready for tomorrow."
He dismissed us after that. We all went to our respective rooms. On the way there, everyone looked somewhat angry.
Tamphasana was in deep thought that all the talk didn't affect her at all. I wonder what was she thinking.
As usual, Mary was complaining about that or that. She never stops nagging.
Some look scared indeed. Those were the ones who had seen the demons. I could hear them talking.
I entered my room, Furball greeted me as usual. His presence always up my mind at ease.
After some time, I had my dinner, and we were informed to pack the necessary things.
Tonight was the same as always. Quiet and peaceful. Tamphasana was practising swordsmanship.
The only thing bothering this quiet night was my thoughts. They always get the better of me. I'm filled with all kinds of thoughts right now.
I went to my room to pack my things. I hate this kind of work. I don't want to pack my things, it's boring.
If I don't finish right now, it will cost me tomorrow, so I've got to work.
I finished my packing and went to bed. I really miss my home. I want to eat the dishes my mom cooks. Nothing compares to her cooking in this place, even if it is cooked by the royal chef.
Let's hurry up and go home.
When I woke up, it was already morning. Furball was sleeping beside me. He was still sleeping.
I got ready. We didn't have any exercises today. As the General said.
I thought he might be going with us. But the King planned to send us out alone if the saintess didn't say she will go too.
The king was beginning to show his other side. He looks concerned for his kingdom at first, but he wouldn't even hesitate a single time if he had to destroy his kingdom and save his life.
This was the information Ryker told me.
There might also be a motive for sending us to this village.
Then we got the information about the village we were going to.
The village name is Pangakpa. It was a village on the border between this kingdom and the Ayang kingdom, and lately, from the nearby forest, demons have been attacking the village.
Ayang has also been facing this problem in the villages near the border. And there is a chance that we could meet their heroes near the border. This village also has a high chance of breaking out into war.
I've been curious for some time. Are the other heroes also summoned here? We might find out the answer when we meet them.
We brought our necessary items and were ready to leave. I hid Furball inside my clothes. He is so small that he can fit in it.
Soon the saintess arrived and we were read to leave. It was gonna be a long journey. We are travelling by carriages.
The saintess was ready to leave. Unexpectedly, she said,
" I can feel the presence of a small demon," and look at me.
She walked towards me and asked, " I can feel a demon presence from you. You got some company?"
I said, " I got a little demon with me, is there a problem with that?"
" Nothing, just checking," she said and left.
She got in her carriage. She was wearing her usual clothing and covered her face.
I know she is a saint, but she does not feel so pure. From the first time I met her, she emitted a dark aura. I thought I was hallucinating, but it looks like I was not. I can feel her gaze on me behind her covers.
If I hadn't known they were up to something, I might not feel like this. But since I have known I can't trust any of their words.
I boarded the carriage with my friends.
Maipakpi asked me as soon as she boarded, " Where's Furball?"
" Here," I said, and brought out Furball. They start playing with him. He was happy too.
Maipakpi was sitting beside me. Ningthibi and Leina were sitting in front of us. Leina was supposed to sit with her classmates, but she decided to come with us.
On the other hand, I'm very excited to fight demons. I have only heard stories and played games about fighting demons. But this is real experienced.