The Cursed Kingdom [Taejin]

2. The Commander

Kim Taehyung's Pov:

Now was time for the new commander's arrival, thus we could assign him to his duties and introduce him to the villagers and the military. I am looking forward to the meeting since he was chosen by my father. I am confident about my father's decision although I am rather inquisitive about why he choose him as my commander.

I wait for him while discussing some matters about the kingdom with my brother. All the previous people are still here also exhilarated to encounter the man.

I attend a bunch of horses neighing and galloping from afar. The sounds gradually increased as they sprint towards the castle. I hear people screaming outside the chateau, but I don't fully comprehend what they are trying to vocalize.  We believed we were getting attacked supposing by the loud noises made by the villagers. How is it possible, an unknown invasion without notice? I grip on my sword ready to charge if they strike. We walk quickly to the perimeter of the gate to learn the situation.

Upon getting there, we hear the guards shouting "Make some way for the new commander!" We immediately stood still for a finer sight of what was occurring.

The group of soldiers halted on their horses whereas we could see a smoky black-colored equine rearing. A man was on his back clutching onto the animal's snaffle rein to control him. As the scared destrier calmed down, the owner got off him.

He then walks toward us with a few warriors behind him. While approaching us he takes his plumed helmet off and hands it to a servant. We only got to see a short glimpse of his face. As the soldiers stop following him, he advances whilst holding his sword out and slamming the metal point on the floor while kneeling in front of us.

"Forgive me for the delay, my lord, we got caught up in a battle." He says bowing his head down.

"No need to apologize. You were on duty protecting your people." He gets up facing me and my brother.

I finally got the see the man my father had chosen to be worthy of our trust. He is quite tall, perhaps 5'10'' the same as me. He is physically fit as well. Has broad shoulders and I could see his arm muscles and defined chest. On the opposite side, his waist is quite small. I would describe his physique as an inverted triangle. 

His facial feature are also pleasant. His skin seems pale and smooth. He has chestnut brown hair that were pushed back revealing his forehead. He has perfectly arched eyebrows, plump rosy lips, a small nose, and an oval face. One more thing he got in common with me is one double eyelid and one monolid. 

He looks at me waiting that I might say a word since I was scrutinizing him queerly. 

"You shall introduce yourself to us and the people of this kingdom" Hyung speaks breaking the odd tension.

"I am Kim Seokjin, the general of Gwangsan clan's military"

The monarch turns towards me and says: "King Kim Taehyung would you like to do the adoubement for Kim Seokjin and herald him his new position?" 

"I shall be honored to fulfill this task Sire," I tell him nodding my head. 

The young man looks at me, being certain he comprehended well. He then kneels in front of me slightly lowering his head. 

I take out my father's sword, tapping the flat side on his left shoulder and then carefully doing the exact for the other shoulder.

"You are now officially the new commander as per the former king's request, I expect you will evince your value for this rank. You may take your vows." I tell him.

He stands up facing me as I convey him a new sword. He takes it with both hands, observing the detailed weapon, and looks back at me.

"I and father selected this for the trusted partner I would have, hence I am giving this treasured present to you." I explain him giving him a small smile.