Chapter 6

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Things became more fun whenever these two met each and every day.

Few months later, there was a message from the king across the whole of Ilabuhab.

It was announced, " This is a message from the king, King Lakrim Akbar Navad.
In the royal palace is an upcoming Royal Battle and the king invites the mysterious warrior.
His presence is most honored to the king and believes the mysterious warrior won't let him down.
Wherever he might be, let him hear this and not disappoint His Majesty Lakrim Akbar Navad.
To all the people of Ilabuhab, the palace gates are opened to all.
This battle is to be held tommorow at noon.
The king has spoken."

After this was announced, the whole kingdom was discussing about it.

Everyone was very curious to know what would happen and they couldn't wait for the following day to come.

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"Psss! Hei what's up Anushka!" Raju greeted while jumping through the large window into the kitchen where she was cooking.

" Yeah buddy... I perfectly know why you are here and I'm sorry to tell you that I'm not going for that Royal Battle even if the king gets disappointed. That's my final decision so don't try to change my mind cuz you won't succeed I doing so." She made that point blank as of she could actually read what was on his mind.

" But Anushkaaaaaaaaaa............... Don't you see that you not showing up will totally break the king's heart. Oh come on buddy." Raju tried to convince her.

" Please Raju, I don't want to disclose my real identity out there so don't talk me into going. I'm not going."

" Anushka, you taught me how to be brave and right now you are the one trying to run away from the situation. Oh come on, you'll be in a face mask and no one will notice you. You just do this for me and you'll see that everything will turn out great pleaseeeee...."

Anushka finally gave in and decided to go for the Royal Battle just because Raju insisted and also, she didn't want to the king.

After all, she will be wearing the face mask and dressed like a male warrior so there was nothing to worry about.

"Okay, I'll go."

" That's great! I'm sure you'll win the battle. Goodness lord K, I'm so excited I just can't wait!"

"Yeah yeah whatever. Just come over here and help me finish cooking this meal, will you please?"

"Sure I'm on it buddy. Mwhaa!" He remarked and gave her a peg on her cheek.

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Woohoo, it's noon the following day.

All the people of Ilabuhab were seated and gathered on the battle field of the huge palace.

King Lakrim Akbar Navad and his subjects as well as Queen Sodgitta and Princess Ureli sat on the balcony of the royal palace.

Shakar Rakun, to army commander of Ilabuhab was the first to have a one to one battle with the mysterious warrior.

He wore his armor and held his sword.

Everyone began to wonder where the mysterious warrior was when suddenly, he walked in through the entrance.

As he came to the battle field, all the people hailed him for they simply loved him so much.

The king gladly rose up and spoke with authority to officially start the battle.

"People of Ilabuhab, you are all welcome!
I'm highly pleased to see you Mysterious Warrior.
Your presence has filled me with great joy.
This is a royal battle done every year to test the strength of my warriors.
That is why I invited you.
In this battle, the one who is able to put the other's back unto the ground wins the battle.
So Mysterious Warrior, I present to you Shakar my proud army commander.
Let the battle begin!"

With the royal battle officially opened, Shakar and the MW faced each other as they began the fight.

Shakar hated the MW because he always took all the praise.

This was his only chance to defeat and disgrace him.
When he does that, his name would be hailed. Shakar thought.

He began fiercely in a haste and he threw his first punch.
But of course, the MW was smart enough to block and punch him with a much stronger one which caused Shakar to move three steps backwards in pain.

He attacked again abnormally because he was desperate to win and earn a big name in the kingdom.

The next time, he went with full speed to attack but the MW jumped into the sky rolling over and landing behind him he used the back of his sword to hit Shakar's hand that he let go of his sword.

He gave him one last kick which landed Shakar on the ground defeated.

The people were silent for a moment, then in the next moment they hailed the MW.

Among them was Raju and he was the happiest to see his friend displaying her bravery.

Shakar rose up to his feet in shame and he could see how disappointed the king and his subjects were from where they sat.

" Well done MW, well done. The next and last person you are to fight before you emerge winner is none other than my own son, Prinnce Jamir! Good luck". the king spoke again as the prince walked majestically to the battle field looking good in his simple outfit.

He didn't put on his armor to protect his body from any sword and that puzzled his father, mother and sister.

What does he think he's doing by wearing that simple outfit to the battle field inspite of knowing the risks! They thought.

Prince Jamir looked at the one before him who he was going to fight and smiled.

The prince wasn't interested in the fight, he had his own motives.

Clutching their swords and standing in steady positions, they both wanted the other to attack first.

For the past three minutes, none of them had attacked but stood staring at each other.

Then Prince Jamir decided to attack first to stir up the fun.

He fought as if they were just playing and that made the MW pissed off a little.

Who did he think he was to be playing with her in that manner.
She was going to end this nonsense once and for all if she just put his back on the ground. She thought.

Anushka 'MW' made her advances to attack when Prince Jamir also jumped rolling over head, grabbed the face mask and pulled it off as he landed on his feet behind her.

That was a smart move everyone didn't expect he'll make.................

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