Discussions can only be done calmly and orderly when everyone was willing to listen to one another but Baekho wasn't in the mood to play nice. He still kept the bracelet and would growl at anyone who wanted to take it or even look at it. Aron gave up convincing Baekho that he shouldn't be the one to do it since he knew Baekho wouldn't budge anymore. They would have to sedate him if they were to attempt to take the bracelet from him. Aron groaned, wishing he had found the bracelet first so they wouldn't have to have this conversation but he didn't think it would be in the previous King's possession which was dumb now that he thought about it since the king had been the only one who could use it. Stupid me, Aron cursed himself.
"For the last time, you can't go," Kyulkyung tried her best to convince Baekho who wouldn't listen to her either. "You're being unbelievable right now, your majesty. As much as I love a good romance story where you save King Minhyun, this isn't the best choice for the country."
"But you can run the country even better than I can," Baekho argued which wasn't wrong to everyone's surprise. Everyone fell silent and exchanged looks. "Going to save him is the least I can do for the country since he's the one who keeps things running here." Baekho fiddled with the bracelet, hoping what he had said was enough to convince them to let him go. The advisor started laughing to everyone's shock.
"My King... you are ever so surprising," he said as he calmed down. He looked at everyone else. "I believe sending him would be the right choice after some thorough thinking. Kyulkyung and I can hold the fort here."
No one dared to argue with the head advisor. His status was well respected after all. He wouldn't be called an advisor if he didn't know how to give advice. Aron sighed and ran his hand through his hair.
"Okay. Fine. Only because there are others who can actually run your country while you go off finding for Minhyun," Aron gave in. Baekho's expression brightened up. Aron was pretty sure if the kings' position were switched, Minhyun would have already ran off to save the other as he did when Ren had nabbed Baekho that one time. He guessed Baekho was being reasonable to even let them discuss this. "But let me inspect the bracelet, please? I promise you'll get to go but we need to avoid any risks that we can."
Baekho was hesitant but slowly removed the bracelet, placing it in Aron's outstretched hand. Aron offered him a thankful smile and hurriedly brought JR with him back to the machine. Baekho followed them of course, not wanting to lose sight of the bracelet now.
"Are you sure this would be fine?" Kyulkyung asked and the advisor shrugged.
"Either ways, we can only support him from here. There's only one bracelet after all and I'm sure he won't back down. King Minhyun means the world to him."
"Right. I'll do my best."
Aron and JR started testing the bracelet. They didn't dare pass through the portal but in the end, JR did poke his head through it once. He came back with a shocked face.
"It's really nothing like our world," he said with amusement.
"Now that we are certain this bracelet does let us travel... somewhere," Aron told Baekho. He could only hope they weren't being stupid about things and were only travelling to the other side of their current world. "We have to figure out how to get you to wherever Minhyun is."
Baekho nodded and looked around the panels that JR was fiddling with. He noticed a section that allowed something to be slot in and he asked JR about it, touching it.
"I have no idea what this does," JR replied. He brushed off the dust that was there and Baekho suddenly recalled Minhyun's allergies.
"What if he's fallen sick already?" Baekho asked softly. Aron looked at Baekho, suddenly filled with worry too.
"Oh gosh... I totally forgot. I'm a terrible friend," Aron groaned. Now they had an added problem to worry about. JR didn't know what the other two was talking about but he was too distracted by the section Baekho showed him anyways.
"Hey, Aron. The words DNA is written here," JR said, motioning Aron to come over to look at what he had found.
"DNA?"
"Yeah. Isn't that our genetic code?"
"I believe so."
"DN what?" Baekho was the only one feeling left out again. Aron was starting to question if he would be the right person to send again but he didn't want to have to argue with the other so he decided to keep quiet.
"DNA. It's what separates us from one another," JR tried to explain it in a way Baekho would understand.
"Oh... okay." The male decided not to ask any further either. He just hoped it meant something that can help them. JR looked at Baekho and then back at the panel.
"Baekho, do you mind if I take a bit of your blood?" JR asked and Baekho raised his brows.
"What? Why?" He whined, bringing his arms close to his body.
"Maybe this will allow us to find a matching DNA to yours in other worlds!" Aron said excitedly. "After all, the person who kidnapped Minhyun looked exactly like you, right?"
"I'm not following," Baekho said meekly but nodded anyways. "But if it helps... take it?" He nervously held his arm out and JR couldn't stop himself from patting the king on the head.
"I'll need proper tools to extract the blood. Don't worry. It won't hurt much."
"Anything to help," Baekho said softly.
"Well. Let's call it a day. It's too late to continue now. You need proper rest and make sure you eat too! Or else I'll keep you locked up until you're healthy enough to go get him back!" Aron scolded Baekho who squeaked and ran off as Aron shoved him back up the stairs. JR laughed softly at them and guessed he could offer his help again tomorrow. As long as Ren allowed him to.
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The Black Fox & The White Tiger
Fanfiction◇ Sequel to The Black Prince and the White Prince ◇ After rising up as kings of their now joined kingdom, Hwang Minhyun and Kang Dongho were rulers as well as lovers known to many people who support and loved them as they are. But what happens one d...
