Psalm of Nue

Chapter 1

PROLOGUE

The beauty of the world of Arth stands majestically, a pride exalted by humans. A kingdom that replicates heaven and shelters all its people who have united in its embrace. A Kingdom called Eaven. Beyond the walls that stretched around the great kingdom of Eaven, the World of Arth was also a home for Orcs, Antheras, Giants, and the enemy of humankind, the Clairys. The war between humans and the Clairys never had a known reason for the written history. Therefore, to protect the king, which the people worshipped like a God, the Bishops of Eaven formed a sacred line of knights known as the Archknights.

CHAPTER 1

The sun smiled, wishing the people of Eaven a bright day. Eldrin gazed at the building from the palace window that stretched before him. His steps stopped as if he were caught in a daydream.

"It's a good thing; my hand is not a sword. If so, now I must find another Archknight to replace you", said the Dandru as he patted Eldrin's shoulder.

Eldrin woke up from his daydream, "Ah Dandru, sorry, I was just thinking about things".

Dandru also gazed out the window and looked in several directions, "Hmm, nothing strange, sunny day, and no masked witches and sorcerers attacking the kingdom. So, what are you worrying about? Don't be looking so gloomy; we have a ceremony to attend; you will witness your brother fulfil his dream as an Archknight."

"Maybe that's the thing that worries me the most. I do not know... I have always seen Nue as my little brother who cannot even tell the difference between left and right. But today... suddenly he became a grown man, suddenly he has become an Archknight." replied Eldrin.

"You worry too much. Listen to me; Nue is a strong kid. You saw how good he was in his training, didn't you? Trust me, he'll be fine, and if not, I'm sure you as his brother as well as the 2nd Archknight will do whatever it takes to protect him, don't you think Eldrin?" said Dandru as he once again patted Eldrin's shoulder and invited him to go together to the palace grounds. Eldrin agreed to Dandru's invitation and started walking.

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Near the palace grounds, a busy market was startled by a young man who ran recklessly trying to get through the crowd.

"Nue, the soldiers and knights, have gathered in the palace grounds!" said a merchant who knew him.

"Dammit!" said Nue as he looked for an opening to break through the crowd. Nue immediately ran back as soon as he saw a way through.

Meanwhile, the soldiers and ten Archknights had formed a line in the palace grounds. At the pulpit in the courtyard, Dandru, Eldrin, and five royal bishops were waiting for Nue to be appointed as an Archknight. Anxiety appeared on Eldrin's face; he could not stop staring into the distance, hoping that Nue would be seen.

"Looks like I have to start this ceremony now", said Dandru as he held up a roll of paper.

"Shouldn't we wait for Nue? I'm sure he'll be here in a minute", said Eldrin.

"Don't worry, I'm also very sure he will arrive soon", replied Dandru.

Dandru started the ceremony, with a loud voice, he proudly delivered his speech:

"Our King, Our Father.

With his love and protection, He overshadows us in his kingdom.

Thus, as his beloved children, we must repay his kindness.

and with the blood of ours and our descendants, we swear to protect all of Him."