THE COMBATANT||KTH

CHAPTER 15

Here you go a long chapter!!

They enter the large hall filled with people dressed in super fancy clothes. The gems and stones on their bodies shone brighter than the lights. The crowd's attention turned towards them as soon as they entered. Taehyung gives her a warm smile and stretches his hand out respectfully for her to take it.

Naaila's face remains neutral as she stares at his hand in a hesitant manner. Taehyung chuckles and she looks at him bewildered.

"M'lady, I told you I was appointed to take special care of you. Didn't I?" He raises his eyebrows. She pursed her lips and gave him a faint nod.

"If you please accept.." he gestures to his hand which was still idle in the air.

" I would love to take you to the king. He has been asking for you since the moment he knew about your arrival." He runs his tongue on his chapped lips and gulps down.

She opens her mouth to speak something but closes when no words come out. She hesitantly places her hand in his and looks at him again.

"O-okay, let's go." She speaks in a soft whisper and looks at the crowd who were sipping tea at their small interaction. She could feel his long fingers wrapping around her palm. He smiles at her once again reassuringly and leads the way.

The people move to the sides making way for both of them to walk. They approach the chair on the podium of the hall where an old man dressed in simple and modest clothes occupies it. His face was wrinkled and he had a soft expression on his face.

King Kim Mugang.

His face lit up instantly when he saw his son walking to him.

"Ah!! prince Kim taehyung, come here." He waves his hand proudly at his son. Taehyung approaches him along with Naaila tailing behind him, her hand resting on his. They bow and greet him.

"Princess Jung from Erewhon." Taehyung affirms and he moves back. He let go of her hand. Naaila once again bows Infront of the king and gives him a warm smile.

"You look lovely, just how my daughter described." Taehyung intently watches their conversation from behind. His father looks at Alana and gives her a nod with a small smile while she reciprocates it with a bright one. He doesn't understand the meaning behind their gestures but he waves it off.

"We will take our leave, father." Taehyung says after noticing the stiff form of Naaila Infront of so many people.

"Yes, yes." He nods his head frantically, a faint smile never leaving his face.

"Enjoy yourself, kids." The king dismisses them. Naaila turns back and follows Taehyung when she hears her name being called again. She sighs tiredly but turns back. A brightly smiling hoseok surrounded by a small crowd was gesturing at her.

"I will be back, taehyung." She informs him and he gives her a small hum. She approaches hoseok and hooks her hand to his arm. After greeting the guests, he introduces her to them and she pays no attention to their conversation. She occasionally nods and smiles trying to act respectful.

Lazily sipping the punch in her hand, she scans the large hall trying to point out familiar faces but she finds none.

"What do you think, Naaila?" Hoseok asks her out of blue and she almost chokes on her drink. Her eyes widen but she quickly covers it up.

"Don't you think it will be good?" He asks again and she bobs her head up and down.

"Uh, yeah. I think that's a great idea. Haha." She nervously laughs trying not to spit the pieces of fruit from her mouth. silently cursing him in her mind, she sighs deeply out of boredom. she lazily drags her shoes on the tiled floor making imaginary shapes and circles as her brother continues rambling.