White Masked King

Chapter (13)

The king moved to H, shook hands with him.. then said "Want a drink Mr. H?"

H replied "No thank you, I don't drink."

The king moved to a small table that got a vodka bottle beside a red wine bottle and poured the vodka in a golden cup.. then drank it.. and went towards H once more and said "So, H, the hero from a foreign time, I heard that you're from this land, people speak a lot about you these days, they say you're a savior, but what brings you here young man? is it the throne, love, or what? I still don't get it"

H replied "Well your majesty, I never thought of the throne or ruling your kingdom, as i never think by my emotions i never run after love or take risks for the name of love, i came here and left everything in my time not looking for adventure or fame.. i just came here to maintain peace and save the life of the people, and stop a crucial war that is going to happen".

The king said "But tell me Mr. H, what is peace?"

H replied "Peace is a word that.." and even before he continues

the king interrupted him saying "Yes, peace is a word that its meaning differs from a person to another, so Mr. H after all, you're running after a word is that logical?, moreover, i can see that peace in your point of view is keeping safe borders with the enemy... to stop a war and save the people, but always know that in the eyes of the enemy peace is surrender".

H couldn't say a word he can't argue with this, he knows it's true. H said after thinking in silence for a minute "But not all the enemies are the same".

The king replied "true that, but they think the same, what makes you think that you will succeed, don't you think i tried to stop the coming war, they are beasts, you don't know them, listen i left the crown.. i am no longer a king, you're the new king.. but i know that you will fail, in fact i am sure.. and then you will stand in front of the people and say the same exact words as i said before, you judged me, but you're not a god, or even perfect you didn't see things from my point of view you made a sin.. and your sin will destroy you and make you fail in the end.. but then you will understand everything, i will even be among the people watching you, as they watched me, trust in you as they trusted in me, and feel how it feels when trusting and obeying your king would end by your death for nothing.. as he will leave you for death.. for what he believes is right.. that might be wrong, might be pointless in the end."

The king moved to his throne.. and grabbed the crown then moved to the door of the balcony.. looked at the sun, checking the time, as if he was waiting for something.. a great event.. opened the door of the balcony then stepped outside.