The Enchantress

59.

NO ONE'S POV.

Jaryu's laugh echoed in the hall. Chaeyoung quickly stood and began jumping to shake the pain away.

Jaryu is indeed a worthy opponent. He was now thinking he must avoid too much contact. He is big which makes him slow so he must rely in his speed.

He then become aware of Mina as he can feel her behind him.

Jaryu didn't waste any time, he launched right away but still Chaeyoung's quick to avoid him. This time Jaryu was surprised as Chaeyoung so quick to stab his right thigh with his sword.

Jaryu howled in pain, though limping he still manage to stand. He ripped the lower part of his shirt and tied it around his thigh to stop the bleeding.

He became more angry as he knows the wound will slow him down. He must think of another way to disarm him. He looked ahead and saw Mina behind Chaeyoung.

He smirked. He shook his legs, arms and head then he went into his defensive stance. He took a deep breath and launched at him.

Chaeyoung was studying his every move. He could see the difference in his run now than before. He's feeling pain in his thigh everytime he steps using his right foot. Chaeyoung met him almost midway. He clashed his sword unto his and quickly moved to the left punching hard his right thigh.

Jaryu went to his left knee as howled again in pain. A second later he stood and shook his leg. He looked at Chaeyoung with anger. He then turned and grabbed Mina. Chaeyoung was about to run to her but stopped as Jaryu put his arm on her chest and pointed his sword on her neck.

"If you want your treasure to live, you'll drop that sword."

He knows his chances so he's using Mina to get to me.

The royal guards appeared around us with their swords drawn.

"Don't do anything, he's mine to finish." Jaryu ordered the royal guards. He then faced Chaeyoung tightening his arm on Mina. "Well, looks like you have no choice here Prince."

Chaeyoung gritted his teeth hating how Jaryu held Mina. He then saw Jaryu moving his sword closer to Mina causing her to gasp. Chaeyoung dropped his sword in front of him upon seeing that.

This caused Jaryu to laugh. "Really, Pathetic. And they say you're wise, brave and strong. Yet you still have your weakness. Men in love disgust me. So weak."

Jaryu's sword are still on Mina's neck. Chaeyoung put his hands up.

"I did what you asked and have me surrounded. Now let her go."

Jaryu laughed again. "Let her go? Oh no Prince. You see... I don't intend to do that. Why would I let go of my future queen?"

Chaeyoung gritted his teeth trying to control his anger.

"Oh someone's red. Is that Anger my Prince? Why? You hate me?"

Jaryu mocked him further by placing his cheeks to Mina's cheeks.

"I said let her go!" Chaeyoung shouted, his hand turned into a fist.

"How dare you dictate me when you're in my territory! You have no power here. You have no power at all. You're weak..." Jaryu took a deep breath, trying to contain his anger.

"Now if you're really what they say you are, the conqueror of Kyria, you will surrender all of Kyria to me. If you do, I might consider letting you live and get your treasure."

"Kyria isn't mine to give, nor have I conquered any of the kingdoms. They're free. I will never be like you..."

It was clear Jaryu wasn't even listening.

"So the rumors are just rumors then. How disappointing. You're not even great in battle." He let go of Mina pushing her to the guards. "Well, It'll be easier for me then to kill you. Don't worry I'll make it quick as how you killed my brother."

He then walked towards Chaeyoung with his sword ready. He held his sword high. "Pleasure meeting you Prince." He then strike his sword towards Chaeyoung.

Chaeyoung prepared for this too. He held up his arm and the blade struck Chaeyoung's metal arm.

Jaryu's eyes widened as he sees Chaeyoung quickly pushed him and kicked him in the stomach. He was thrown backwards but he stood up quickly running towards Mina at the same time Chaeyoung ran towards his sword.

The guards pushed Mina to Jaryu and he quickly put his arms on her chest again and his sword back on her neck. Chaeyoung was about to pick up his sword when Jaryu said "Stop or she'll die." He immediately froze.

Jaryu laughed. "How about giving your treasure a taste?" He put his cheeks on her cheeks then he slowly moved his sword on her neck giving her a small cut.

Chaeyoung's anger rises. He couldn't stand it any longer. He swiftly took his daggers from his waist and threw both as quick as he can. One landed on Jaryu's right arm causing him to let go of his sword. The other on his left shoulder causing him to let go of Mina.

Chayeoung shouted at Mina to duck. Mina went to her knees holding her head while Chaeyoung quickly went down, took another dagger from his leg and threw it at Jaryu, striking him in his neck. He fell backwards wide eyed, holding his neck gagging and choking. A second later, a pool of blood appeared beneath him.

Cheayoung ran towards Mina, pulled her to him and moved away from Jaryu. Momo and Tzuyu ran inside, went in front of Chaeyoung and Mina while pointing their swords at the guards.

Dero came in too and ordered the guards to lower their weapon which they did. He then went near Jaryu. He was struggling to breathe and his blood dripping from his neck. He readied his bow but before he could shoot Jaryu's hand fell as he let go his last breath. He then lay still.

Mina was clinging on Chaeyoung while her eyes  never left Jaryu.

Dero bend to check his pulse. He then stood and looked at Chaeyoung. "He's dead."

The men around rejoiced. Soon they chanted "Aevar is free!"

Chaeyoung put both his hands on Mina's cheek to make her face him, and asked her: "Are you alright?"

Mina can't find her voice so she just nodded. Chaeyoung then hugged her.

"I'm sorry If I took long to come."

Mina could no longer contain it. She cried on his arms, letting go of her fear, anger and her worries.

Dero stood in front of Chaeyoung and then kneeled. Everyone around him followed him and they all kneeled. Chaeyoung watched them so surprised that the hairs on his skin stood.

Dero looked up and said: "Hail to the new King of Tyrian and all of Aevar!" Dero raised his sword. "Hail King Chaeyoung!"

They all cheered, raising their swords on each time they chanted "Hail King Chaeyoung!"

Chaeyoung was overwhelmed by their reaction. He watched as the Tyrians chanted and for the first time since I've been here, I get to see their happy faces.