Divine Move

TWELVE

Meanwhile, somebody is very happy. He looks out to the window. I will have it all. Soon.

Tagon looks at his kingdom, Arthdal. I am a King. I am the King.

I will also have a child. My very own. My blood.

He looks at Taelha. "Its been long enough. We can celebrate our union now, don't you think?" he asks. Because of the death of her father, they both decided to give time for Taelha to grieve.

"Of course. We can't deny the people the chance to rejoice for the new king and queen," she emphasized. She needed some distractions so Tagon won't know what she has been up to. She need to meet with a few people. The celebration would be a perfect opportunity to disappear.

She smiles. "I better have my gown arranged then. See you later, my King." Tagon watches until she disappears. He then looks at his servant. "Call for Mubaek and the high priestess."

Mubaek arrives to the throne room and saw Tagon on his throne with Lord Saya looking at Tanya Niruha and Yangcha.

Mubaek bows his head. "Tagon Niruha."

"Finally we can start, " Saya says dryly. He is very irritated with a lot of things right now. One is his father, who seems to have succumbed to Taelha's manipulation again. After all his efforts! Then he glances at the priestess. He had that feeling before, but now it's stronger. He looks at the two and feel like there is some connection between them. He wanted to know more but his father's emissary just came calling for Tanya to come immediately for a meeting. His father leaves him out for his special meeting!!! What's wrong with this world?

"Taelha and I decided to have a celebration for our union, an official one." Tagon began. He was brimming with excitement to announce his fatherhood too, but knew it was too soon.

"I want you Tanya to give the blessing of our union. Come up with some words to make it more memorable," The priestess nodded.

"I want a big celebration too," Tagon added. "Maybe three days of feast is enough?" he looks at all of them.

"And what, play games with the people to show your benevolence?" Tanya said sarcastic. Tagon stares at her.

"Why not, that's a great idea Tanya Niruha!" Saya claims eagerly distracting Tagon's gaze at Tanya.

"We could create sets of games and tournament for warriors and regular folks of Arthdal. The winners will of course get a reward from the king himself." Tagon smiles.

"That sounds great. What do you think Mubaek? Yangcha?" He looks at his best warriors, "Feel like fighting for the Daekan forces?" Both bow their heads.

"Start the preparation then," Tagon declared.

The announcement came. The celebration of the union of the king and queen. It will be three days of celebration with different festivities and invitations to people near or far. Everybody was excited.

Mubaek was having his hands full. Tagon wanted a big celebration. That means a lot of people to watch out for. He was discussing strategies with the warriors and the Palace guards. Anything can go wrong.

Tanya was getting tired too from this event. She has been poked, twisted and measured so many times by the seamstress that she felt like a ragged doll. I wonder how the queen is doing? Probably enjoying every bit of it, she thought sarcastic.

She looks at Myung Jin exasperated. "I believe what I wear is of no importance." She looks at the elaborate gold stitches and jewelry spread before her.

"You are the high priestess, people from far away will see you too." Myung Jin said simply. "You will represent the White Mountain Tribe, you are the direct descendant of Asa Sin!" Everyone bowed their head in reverence.

Tanya sighed. She had better things to do than this.

"What did we do with the harvest offerings given?" she remembers finding a lot of them in the storage. She was outraged some of the vegetables were just left to rot.

"We donated it to the village at the far end of Arthdal as you ordered." Agaji answered.

"What's the update on the children slaves?" Tanya felt sad whenever she remembers those children. They are supposed to be happy, running around, being cherished.
"Arrange for some food to be given, I will meet with them today."

"But Niruha, the place is so crowded because of the preparations for the wedding. A lot of areas are being cleared for the tournament." Myung Jin explained.

"Fine. Arrange the food to be sent on the north side, near the forest," Tanya said dismissing everyone.