CHAPTER 23

At Empephus's lab, where his lab members and Mak had been working on their computers and they look at them.

Commander Azer: What is this, Mak?

Mak: This is actually an encrypted program which only Empephus knows the whole about it

Commander Azer: Do you have any idea about it?

Mak: He said to be a highly advanced AI in which simulation of intelligence is done in machines that are programmed to think like us and mimic our actions.

Captain Pycus: Wow robots...

Mak: Kind of mandroids. We have a sample of that body over here

Commander Azer(laughs): What is need of these AI stuff when we have great fighters in Hendenten?

Mak: Artificial Intelligence enhances the speed, precision and effectiveness of human efforts. .

Commander Azer: Pycus, Why don't we call Bouz here too?

Captain Pycus: I got that.

Commander Azer: Remember the time, you burnt the half chemistry lab?

Captain Pycus: I will go and call him

Captain Pycus goes in search of Bouz and gets to meet princess, Aflesia

Captain Pycus: Hey what an auspicious day to see you again

Princess Aflesia(giving a high five): Yeah the castle looks pulchritudinous.

Captain Pycus: So what did you do with others?

Aflesia: Underwater research, forest, desert mountaineering....

Captain Pycus: That's great. By the way, did you see Major?

Aflesia: He was in the garden with Darcy

Captain Pycus: What is he doing with her?

Aflesia: I don't know

Captain Pycus: Oh I see. Thank for the help

As he moves to go, Bouz and Darcy enters

Bouz: Hey Aflesia. It's been weeks

Captain Pycus: Miss Darcy, what were you talking with him?

Darcy: Just...just the party rules

Captain Pycus(raising his eyebrow): Rules?

Major Bouz(confidently): Yes....not drink too much!!

Aflesia laughs

Captain Pycus: You rather go and get yourself a brain and come to Empephus's lab. I need to show you something.

Major Bouz(grunting and holds his collar): Brainless huh!! What do you think about yourself?

Captain Pycus: Puny guy over here. Ladies let's leave

Bouz watches as they leave and he walks back to his room and lays on his bed. His brother, Desis comes to the room.

Desis: Brother, they're ready

He stood up and slapped him tightly

Bouz: Shhhh..even the walls have ears. Don't speak loudly, you moron

Desis: I'm sorry but...

Bouz(again slapping him): Silence....

Desis(murmuring): They will...

Bouz(one more slap): Come near....

Desis(grunting): Is this voice favorable?

Bouz: Speak...

Desis: Attack confirmed

Bouz(annoyed): Today I'll show everyone what I'm capable of..

Desis(grinning): A man whose wife left him

Before he could slap him again, Desis ran away from the room

Bouz(shouting): Desis!!!

Soldier(enters his room): Is everything fine, sir?

Bouz(angrily): No!!!

Soldier: Should I call Sir Desis back here?

Bouz(calmly): No you can leave

Soldier nods his head and leaves

He stood and looked at the photo of his wife and slammed it on the floor

Major Bouz(to himself): I'll show her what I'm capable of.

At the lab....

Finally all the job has been done and everyone is happy especially Empephus. Few jumping in enjoyment and others busy on their phones. Now they can get away from their work and enjoy their friends. Mak goes to Empephus and hugs him.

Mak: Finally...

Empephus: Yes...

Mak: I can get rid of you..

Empephus: Wait what??

Mak: I'll go and meet my girlfriend today...

Empephus: You gotta be kidding me?

Mak: Why not?

Empephus: Agh nothing...

Mak: So I leave now, bye

Everybody exits the room except Empephus, who is packing up everything. Meanwhile, Darcy walks towards him

Darcy: Hey...

Empephus: Yes..can I do any help?

Darcy: I wanted to say you something..

Empephus: See I know whatever yesterday, you were drunk and....

Darcy(keeping her finger on his lips): Shhh..I know I was drunk but I also want to say you something...

Empephus: Anything you dealing with?

Darcy: Well yes..

Empephus: What's it?

Darcy: Yes is what I meant no...so no, it's yes

Empephus: It got out of my mind

Darcy: See Mr. Empephus...

Empephus: Are you not happy with prince?

Darcy: No no...I'm happy that we are getting married but I feel something is wrong...

Empephus(perspiring): I'm confused..

Darcy: I..I kinda like you too

Empephus: Oh...actually even I feel the kind of same when you ask about my health

Darcy(surprised): Oh really?

Empephus: Yes...I had a special time with you which helped me to...you know what I mean

Darcy: Uhmm I get that

Empephus: But we can't be together

Darcy: Why?

Empephus: It's just...just not right. Your life...