At least I'm Alive

Test

A few days later

Everyone was in the training dome, as the people gather.

Chamberlain stood in the front as everyone faces him.

"Well, unfortunately...we have lost a very special person. In remembrance of Sire Leo, the Dukedom's leading knight, and of course, the Empire's valued citizen. Let us give a moment of silence for him." Chamberlain said.

As everyone looked down, and stayed silent.

Keith felt sad at the moment, but Abela placed her hand on his shoulder, giving him comfort.

After a moment of silence...

"Alright. We have a special guest today." Chamberlain said.

As Robin went to the center, and Chamberlain bowed.

Everyone immediately bowed to his presence.

"At ease. Thank you for letting me use your valuable time." Robin said, as everyone stood up straight.

"Alright, I'm sure you have heard of the recent explosions these past months. And, I hope you will stay composed...war will erupt." He paused as everyone except the people who know, gasps.

Robin continues, "Today, we will be holding a test. This war will be against a fellow empire, Ethros Wish. And I suppose members of the training campus will be suitable to aid in war.

This test is simple, attack eachother in 10 minutes. Whoever stays standing after ten minutes, will be able to aid in war."

Everyone is scared of the idea of going to war with an empire..

Someone even whispered.."I'll just make myself lose."

Everyone mumbled.

"Such weaklings...how can they even-" Keith didn't even know what to say with the people's selfishness.

"You will be granted an award if you attend this war." Robin suddenly said.

Making everyone surprised, and giving them confidence.

"Come here Abela." Robin said.

As Abela's eyes widened and she hesitantly goes to him.

She faces the crowd and stands beside the prince.

Making every ignorant men grow angry at her.

"Abela will be exempted." Robin said.

Everyone was surprised, even Abela herself.

"What?? Why?" Abela asked, and so did the complaining crowd.

"Because she will be fighting me." Robin said.

Everyone paused.

...

Flashback to the time where Robin had a test for Abela.

"What's the test?" Duchess Frida asked.

"She can have a battle with me." Robin replied.

"That's not a bad idea.." The Archduke replied.

"If she loses, she won't go, if she beats me, she should definitely go." Robin replied.

"Alright, don't hurt her too much." The Duchess said.

As Robin nodded.

...

Back at the Training Campus Dome

Abela's point of view

I was so surprised with what crap Robin was spouting.

Does he not want me to go?