[Unicorn Wars] 𝑨𝒛𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒏 × 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓

《 Chapter 22 》

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"..and now they're dead." Pompon's voice trailed off, and they both fell into an uneasy silence. The weight of his words hung in the air, thick with tension.

Y/n stood frozen, her fingers tightly clutching the woodened edges of the windowsill.

Disbelief washed over her.

Her jaw hung low, as profound shock coursed through her veins. She was left speechless.

It was clear now. Azulin's sick, twisted mind brewed up a plan to win the War.

He built up an unbreakable trust, a bond with the soldiers. In their eyes, he was a beacon of light that would guide them to victory.

In the process, he made sure to mercilessly eliminate the military leaders.

Now, he is organizing the bear army for one final massive assault to raze the forest.

Azulin is in control, and now everyone would respect and obey him. Like he's always wanted.

The outcome of the War was in his palm.

Or so he thought.

Y/n's heart raced, its rhythmic beats echoing in her ears. A familiar sensation of anxiety began to coil within her.

Then, her eyes fell on the crimson stain that tainted the Corporal's cheek. Surely, it was the blood of one of the higher-ups.

A shiver coursed through her body, causing her to instinctively retreat from the window.

"Now what, you're going to kill me too? Is that why you're here?", Y/n's voice trembled with fear.

"What? No, no." Pompon cautiously neared the window, his lilac eyes filled with a deep sense of worry.

He quickly wiped away the red stain on his cheek, "I'd never think of hurting you."

Pompon spoke with a genuine voice, and for a moment, it seemed to soothe the girl.

It was a drastic difference to how Azulin would speak to her.

"I was just following orders. We all want this War to be over." The Corporal sighed, "Look I came by here, because..well I wanted to see you."

"What?" A pink tint formed on her cheeks, "Why? You hardly know me."

She was still hesitant about trusting the Corporal.

"We didn't get to talk much last time, with Liutenant Azulin dragging you away and all." The Corporal chuckled a bit, "I'd like to get to know you for who you truly are, if you're okay with that."

Those words made her heart skip a beat.

Y/n stepped towards the window, where Pompon stood on the other side. For a split second, it was though all her worries seemed to vanish.

"I'd like that Pompon." Her lips curled into a smile.

The warmth in her eyes was undeniable, and her cheeks flushed pink.