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For the next few hours, you stood beside the king protecting him at all costs. You couldn't help but listen to the affairs and meetings that took place in the throne room. You had heard the king sentence several criminals to death. You felt startled but at the same time, it didn't frighten you. You wondered how something as delicate as a soul could be lost for a single crime. As you had witnessed deaths take place when you had previously traveled, you had gotten accustomed to the cruel reality, but you could never fully understand. You quickly cleared your thoughts before looking at the time. It was time for dinner. Glancing at the pharaoh, you remembered how he kept to himself when he ate. You wanted to get to know him a bit,
"My pharaoh, would you care to join me for dinner?"
You mentally cringed, hoping it didn't sound too disrespectful.
Atem felt surprised by your statement. He only ever ate with priest Seto or Mana. He decided to accept your offer. You seemed to have much ambition. He would be lying if he said it didn't intrigue him,
"Yes"
Atem was slightly concerned by the look on your face,
"You look like you have something on your mind"
You contemplated whether or not to let the pharaoh hear your thoughts. Although you were acquaintances, that did not make the pharaoh a trusted friend. You decided to trust him as he has been nothing but kind to you,
"Well my Pharaoh, I can't help but worry about the criminals who are after you. I feel as if something bigger is coming",
The Pharaoh glanced at you, tilting his head curiously. He spotted the faint gleam of sadness in your eyes. It made him feel a bit upset himself. He decided to inform you of the recent issue that's been on his mind,
"There is an enemy after me. His name is Bakura"
You paused as you have heard that name before, possibly from passing through the kingdom? Whatever it was, you sensed danger,
"My pharaoh forgive me for asking, but may I investigate this issue with the guards?"
Atem saw determination in your eyes. You really were a fighter.
You gazed at the pharaoh, awaiting his response. He nodded before speaking,
"Yes. As the royal guard you may do anything you wish with the guards. Everything must be first approved by me, of course"
"Thank you, my King, I will inform you of my plan once I get it together, but for now I will go into action"
'I need to go in action' you thought. ' I did not know of this problem before, but now I feel as if time is running out'.
