King of his heart - Jikook ☑️

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"Ladies and gentlemen! It's finally time to commence with the battle you've all been waiting for!" The announcer shouted. The crowd around the arena erupted with excitement.

"Then let us first greet, His And her magesty our beloved king and queen," He gestured towards the way royal guards lined up, creating a path for the royal family. " and His Highness Prince Jihyun and Our crowned prince Jimin," The whole crowed bowed first before going back to cheering again.

They waved to everyone as they took their respective seats, high and far from the area but with the full view.

"Next we have our mysterious challenger, The big and bold HAEJOON!"

The Haejoon guy entered the arena, puffing his chest with confidence. The crowed continued cheering.

"Lastly. The one you've all been waiting for, the one who stole the heart of our crowned prince. One of the revered royal captain of the Knights, His grace, Prince consort Jeon JUNGKOOK!" The announcer's voice gestured towards the opposite side of the arena where Jungkook.

To Haejoon's suprise, the prince consort was wearing that much armour. Jungkook bowed towards the royal family then waved a little at the crowd with a determined expression. His eyes briefly locked with his mate. He can feel jimin's anxiousness through their bond and Jungkook knows he's no different either.

The crowned cheered louder than before when Jungkook nodded at them in acknowledgment.

"So, are you ready to loose your grace," Haejoon mockingly says, cracking his knuckles with a evil smile.

"I should be asking you that," Jungkook cracks his neck. "Don't think I'll go easy on you just because you got some royal blood in you. You challenged my mate and our Kingdom. I won't let you get away with that so easily," He takes out his sword from its sheath and swings it skillfully.

In this battle the two were only allowed a sword and a shield as weapons, anything else found would lead to disqualification. It would consist of three rounds. Only when one party has been knocked down for more than five seconds would win the round. The only rules were to fight fair and no killing.

The two formally bow to each other as per traditions and ready themselves in their stances.

"Round one...AND BEGIN!" The announcer shouts and on que someone hits the bell.

Haejoon attacks first with his sword which Jungkook easily blocks with his shield.

"First round, I want you to focus more on defence, study your opponent fighting style and find openings,"

Jungkook took the first prince's advice seriously and put in to action as he continued to defend from all the attacks. He would often, when got the chance attack so his plan wasn't made obvious.

" He's arrogant and that's a huge weakness. It means he'll get impatient and that'll be an advantage since that's when there'll be an opening for you,"

"what's wrong? Not feeling so confident anymore?" Haejoon scoffs as their swords clashed, metal armour clanking at every move. "Don't be scared,"

"You wish," Jungkook says, pushing forward with his sword while using his leg to trip the bigger man. He didn't bother tackling him down to end the first round, he wanted it to last longer since he was beginning to enjoy this.

This was his first one on one battle in front of a cheering crowd. It felt quiet thrilling. Whenever he would watch the general accept these kind of challenges, he never understood why. Now that he gets to experience it himself, it wasn't such a bad feeling rather more exciting.