The Bodyguard

| chapter - 13 |

Hand to Hand combat was my thing. I was great at martial arts back home and I was even good enough for trained assassins here. With five opponents in running the first one was getting an advantage here for holding the position and they do not have to fight with anyone. The other four were paired with each other and I was up against the last one while Norman and Elias were opponents.

I was not worried now since they had no leverage over Elias now.

My opponent was not as good with hand to hand combat. He was easily fooled. I attacked the points that are scientifically weak and broke few of his bones in the process. But due to my unhealthy form each hit was taking a toll on me and I was feeling pain all over.

Flying kick was my favorite so I used it finally to hit his neck and he fell on the ground groaning in pain. I sighed and wiped the sweat feeling dizzy with all the fighting. I walked to the tents set up for the competitors to grab some water but I was about to fall due to loss of energy.

"Arthur, what's wrong?" Elias asked and I snapped back to senses.

"My injuries haven't healed yet," I answered.

I can't tell him I was fighting for Norgivia, now, can I?

"You need a doctor. I will call for one now." Elias said in a panic not asking many questions where I got my injuries from.

"You go win the match or you might just lose your lady love." My words made him conflicted.

"I think I will do what I think is best right now." He started walking towards the tent pulling me along where medical help was given.

"I can survive. I was survived worse situations highness." I forced him to leave because going to a doctor in hidden identity scenario was not safe.

There was an announcement for the next round and I was saved. He had to leave regretfully and I walked towards the tent by myself feeling the pain and open stitch even more now.

"We need to find the girl he is going to this extents for." A voice said and I knew immediately it was that wily minister.

After all my research I found out that he was King's advisor and holds a lot of power. For now, he looked frustrated as he lost the Queen. And now somehow I was next target or the princess for of me was. I bet the attackers that day saw me and informed him about Elias' alleged love life.

"She is a princess and we can capture her as a leverage. Young love is always foolish." Another man next to evil minister said.

Douchebags! They thought I was some damsel in distress here. They should try capturing me and get a kick in their asses. And just for the fun of it I bumped into him and walked away. He cursed and turned to look the one dared to bump into him.

What was he doing near Norgivia's tent anyway?

Did they know that the princess was Norgivian?

I got treated and even the doctor seemed surprised to see the injuries on me. I was wearing my helmet and left him guessing why a girl was in a warrior outfit. Getting my medicines I returned to the ground to see who won the match between Elias and Norman.

And I saw two brothers laughing as Elias tended to Norman's injury. The winner listed on the board was Elias and I felt extreme happiness on his win. He was one step closer to becoming the King. And the waving brothers the crowd realised that I was out of time here. I didn't belong here and even if Elias' did like me enough what will he say when I will reveal myself.

Who will he introduce me as? I am no princess in reality.

"Can we talk?" The man next to minister was asking me.