Nothing To Smile About Part 2

--The Nydisian Kingdom, The Castle, King Quarters--

Just before sunrise the following morning, Lucian was already awakened.

He stood bare-chested in his bedroom and wore his robe that was made of the finest silk. His chest muscles, as well as his abs, were in full view as he did not wrap the robe around him. The robe fell straight by his sides and exuded the aura of a king.

He walked through the corridors, ignoring the maids that stopped and bowed in his presence. When he arrived at his destination, he was expectant to see the person he wanted to speak with was already awake.

"Milord," Llewellyn greeted before stepping out of his room to accompany the King.

"We can recruit soldiers from the academy, they're young, their powers are still in discovery. All they require is some training," Lucian shared with Llewellyn his plan to move for the students studying at the academy.

"They are children, training them could take years. Getting them to control their powers could take even longer." Llewellyn looked in deep thought, considering the possible benefits from the situation.

"We segregate them, pick the ones about to choose their line of practice. The numbers will make up for their lack of experience." Lucian was still the general as he was King, his priority was protecting the kingdom.

Llewellyn said nothing further and simply nodded in approval before being dismissed, leaving Lucian alone in deep thought.

They had to be careful, things can easily spin out of control, Lucian thought to himself as he went to his study and wrote a quick note, that was to be hand-delivered to someone in the castle.

On his way out of his study, a maid happened to be walking by. "Milord, Is there anything I can do for you?" a young maid with bright blue eyes quietly requested.

Lucian felt the urgent need to feed but he held his thirst as he handed her the letter. "Deliver this to Miss Katherine, I look forward to seeing her at breakfast."

The maid bowed once more in obedience, although she continued staring at him as they stood near the end of the corridor.

Lucian narrowed his eyes at the maid curious as to why she continued to gaze upon him.

"My King, if I may? You don't seem to smile much," she paused trying to contain her blushing, "And you are very appealing when you do." She quickly hurried off without a second thought.

Lucian remained unfazed by her words and proceeded to walk back to the king's quarters.

It's ironic as to how the kingdom is to be ruled and protected by him while the reason it's in danger is because of his mother's negligence.

Even if she spoke the truth, he had nothing to smile about.