King&Knight

VII

At Night, everyone gathered at the dining hall while waiting for the Royal family. Soon the King and Queen entered and Phayu, PraPai, Un and Fang followed them.

Everyone stood up due to respect, the Royal family sat down and soon others followed. The King signals to start the dinner.

Quietly they ate the dinner and after half an hour later, the Queen ordered maids to clean the table and said, "Now, let's discuss the results of today's Task! As you know you all have to choose between spending time with your potential husband or cook...."

Everyone patiently stares at the Queen who paused before speaking again, "Some of you disappointed me and some made a good impression on me too... let me directly tell who all are going back home..."

The steward came forward and spoke 4 names. Much to Sky, Nalin and Rain's disappointment, their names weren't on the list.

One of the candidates stood up feeling upset and pointed out, "Why not Nalin? Unlike me, She didn't participate in the challenge at all!"

"Yes! Sorry for being rude but Nalin didn't participate so she shouldn't be selected and even I heard Khun Kai couldn't cook!" Another person spoke feeling unsatisfied

Nalin did her best to look upset though she couldn't stop thinking how this was her chance to return back home and be the same for Sky who was relieved too.

Before both could Indulge in happiness, Rain stood up and shouted, "Oi! My sister got hurt! Don't you have humanity?! You expect her to cook when she's in pain?! As for my friend! Though he's useless in the kitchen, he's best in other fields! Everyone has flaws!"

Sky grabbed Nalin's hand in panic while Nalin turned pale and quickly spoke, "No, Rain! they are right, I didn't complete the task so I should be the one to be disqualified. Others did their best!"

Sky nodded and pulled Nalin's sleeve who continued, "I feel Kai feels the same. Since we both didn't qualify the task, we should accept it..."

"What?! No! They are just crybabies who blame others for their fault! As long as I'm here! No one can bully you!" Rain said angrily

The king and Queen looked at Rain in amusement while Phayu had a dazed look on his face as he looked at Rain and commented, "Isn't he lovely?"

"Rain!" Nalin shouted in a grieved voice. Sky stood up and now towards the King and Queen while wishing Rain to keep quiet.

"Enough! We are still here, we will decide who to stay and who to leave!" The Queen spoke in a commanding voice, making everyone quiet.

"The reason we choose to promote Nalin and Kai is because, It's not Nalin's fault that she got injured. She didn't fake her illness nor tried to blame anyone for it! I really admire it...."

Nalin smile and bow to Queen while glaring at Rain angrily for opening his mouth

"As for Kai... Not everyone can make our PraPai to personally cook for them. PraPai volunteers cooked for him and there was no such rule that only consorts had to cook! Rain and Nalin, I really admire your bond. Khun Ayarat must be proud of his youngest son..."

Half an hour later, Sky had stuffed cloth into Rain's mouth and his hands were tied too. Rain was almost crying as He looks at Sky and Nalin who were about to kill him.

Nalin was sitting at the distance while glaring at Rain while Sky was walking to and fro angrily

"Immh..." Rain tried to speak

"Shut up! Don't even make a little voice!" Nalin shouted, making Rain tremble

"What's wrong with your brain?! Each time we try to get out of this mess but you just push us into ditch instead" Nalin continues while Rain gives her puppy eyes