ACCIDENTAL ACCIDENT

V. Intruders

In the face of imminent danger, with my heart pounding and adrenaline coursing through my veins, I made a split-second decision to shield my father from any potential harm. Drawing my sword, I positioned myself, determined to protect him at all costs.

Seems like the motivation behind the dark elf's violent interruption stems from the destruction of their ancestral home in the East Forest by humans. Isa iyon sa mga naunang napag-usapan kanina. 

The viscount, my father, portrayed as a fair and just ruler, felt the weight of responsibility for resolving this conflict peacefully. Lumapit ito sa isang dark elf na pinakamalapit sa kanya at tinangka niyang makipag-usap. Ngunit tila bingi lamang ang dark elf at iwinasiwas ang espada papunta kay papa.

In a split second, I found myself in a sword fight, defending my viscount father from a vengeful dark elf who interrupts a noble's assembly meeting.

The ensuing clash between the dark elf and me was intense, filled with meticulously calculated strikes and parries. Each swing of the sword spoke volumes about the underlying conflict, embodying the struggle between justice and revenge.

With every block and thrust, I aimed not only to protect my father but also to demonstrate the potential for reconciliation between our peoples.

"Carmilla," tawag ni papa nang muntikan na akong mahahip ng espada ng katunggali ko. Thanks to my fast reflexes I managed to dodged his attack.

He is good in sword fight, "What's your name?"

"The hell would I let you know my name," he retaliated.

While engaged in this heated exchange, intense thoughts whirled through my mind. Was resorting to violence truly the answer? Could we not find a peaceful understanding, acknowledging the pain caused and working towards reconciliation?

As the fight continued, one of his comrades suddenly shout in pain. I managed to disarm the dark elf, disengaging from the aggression and offering a proposition – a truce. I pointed my sword at him, to let him know that he is defeated.

With the potential for peace within grasp, the dark elf hesitantly lowered their guard, allowing for a moment of respite amidst the chaos. "I am Carmilla  Vermòus y Rouge, and you are?" Sige  magmatigas ka, itutusok ko talaga sa leeg mo itong nakatutok sa'yong espada.

"R-Raritan Sumatra."

"Raritan," tawag ko sa kanya. I bring back my sword to its vessel. "You know what you did is a crime, hindi lang ikaw kundi pati na ang mga kasamahan mo. You've caused so much trouble and an attempt of harming nobles and royals." Kahit na may pagkukulang ang palasyo na magtake action sa East forest they've still committed a crime. And if this nobles are not kind enough, the group of dark elves might be executed.

"Alam ko, pero–,"

"Carmilla," hindi ko namalayang nasa likuran ko na pala si papa.

"Hey pa, can I help them out?" Raritan was stunned by my question. My father only tapped my shoulder saying, "do what you know is right."

"Capture them," the knights leader shouted.

As I was about to say something, an enormous aura enveloped the whole room. I can't move, I am stunned, I am now trembling, and I can barely breath. At mukhang hindi lang ako ang nakaramdam niyon, I manage to hold my father's arm as he was about to collapse.

What is this feeling?

"Love."