to the order

The atmosphere in the lodge went intense as I asked how to return back to my home . I can tell from the Emperor's expression that what he's about to tell me is something unpleasant.

" You have to Carry out the mission given to Akito shimizu " The Emperor lowered his eyebrows and uttered in a serious tone .

My hands started shaking as I herd people behind me gasp and murmur about the Emperor's dissicion. How can I possibly carry out a mission allocated for a strong 30 year old man .

" Your Majesty, I admire the fact that you gave this weak mortal a chance to return to her homeland, nevertheless, restoring the jade Phoenix gem is our top priority and are you willing to appoint someone who has no ability or experience ? " said Hiashi as he pointed his shimmering metallic sword towards my face .

" What else do you have in mind ? "

" We shall exterminate this mortal after giving her your blessings " I knew Hisashi hates me , but he's going too far .

" Absolutely not !! No being shall be enilated unless they took someone else's life , besides we don't have any other option ,but to let her restore the jade Phoenix gem. " The Emperor stood from his throne and grabbed everyone's attention.

Why does it have to be me !! can't they bring another strong human who can succeed in this mission .

Even though I tried to interrupt and ask them if there's another way out , no one paid any attention to what I have to say . I can't help but patiently wait to what the Emperor have to say .

Setting down his head , The Emperor gave me a nod as in ' everything is going to be okay ' which helped me stay at ease .

" Shinzuko Akira , you are now given a chance to return to your homeland once you restore the Jade Phoenix gem " . w...what !!? These where the most hope trimming words vocalized by the Emperor .

His Marvelous soothing sound just got cold on my heart . Most of the citizens in the lodge weren't pleased by the Emperor's dissicion, but none had the courage to oppose his dissicion.

" As for you Hisashi , you'll be in charge of training this young mortal till she reaches a remarkable stage of strength and fighting skill " As those words escaped from the Emperor's vocal cords , Hisashi clutched his fist and dropped his head in anger .

" Your Majesty I__. "

" Say no more ! Shinzuko, you'll start your training tomorrow after sunrise . You shall head to your room and have some rest for you have a heavy burden laying on your back . " The Emperor cut of Hisashi before he could start complaining and ordered the soldiers to lead me to my new room.

Traumatized and stressed , I walked away and head to my room where I can cry it all out . It all feels surreal

This all must a silly dream , a dream which happens to last more than 2 months .

" [ groan ] uh !! who I'm I kidding "

Not matter how much I tried to deny this isn't real ,I end up getting genuine answers for the reality of this situation. perhaps this is a punishment for making fun of my friends or for cutting flowers from my Nieghboors beautiful garden .

* knock !! knock *

" huh ? " puzzled by the sudden interruption, I moved closer to the door and twisted the door knob .

For my surprise , it was Hisashi.

" I'm here to hand you this regimentals to use during training session tomorrow, and I'm....."

" I apologise for my impertinent behaviour " he lowered his head and stretched out his hands holding uniform.The way he was apologising reminded me of my cat Ruby , who used to snuggle me all the time .

" Pfttt !! "

I was unable to hold my laughter any longer , I let out a faint giggle , but Hisashi assumed I was mocking him and shoved the uniform on my face in frustration.

" As the Emperor's order , you'll start training tomorrow after sunrise , so don't be late !! " Hisashi slammed my own door on my face and went to wherever he is heading to.

I moved closer to my bed which was located next to the window and set down on the soft pillow.

I'm to overwhelmed by everything right now , it's kinda interesting though . maybe this is my chance to show everyone that I'm not a weakling seeking for others protection. I can protect myself and save this falling kingdom, for that's the only way to return back home .

..... ... Next Day ....

I flickered my eyes into opening and lifted my head slightly upwards.

" is it morning already ?! "

I haven't noticed it was morning, but it was definitely passed sunrise ." oh no !! I'm going to be late on my first day of training !! "

Jumping off my bed , I rushed towards the dressing room and changed to my uniforms .

My uniform consisted of white shirt covered by pitch black coloured leather vest and accompanied with fluffy blue-black coloured skirt reaching my knees.

After dressing up for my training , I went outside while closing the door behind me . I kept walking towards random directions cause Hisashi didn't mention where I'll be training.

A while later , a familiar high pitched voice called my name from behind.

" Shinzuko !! wait up !! "

I recognize that voice , I turned around and saw Yakeru waving his hands from a distance.

" Yakeru ? what are you doing here "

Despite being in a ridiculously immeasurable mansion , I haven't seen Yakeru for about 2 months .

" Hisashi told me to get you , but I couldn't find you in your room so I started wondering all over the place " said Yakeru as he reached me .

"oh about that , do you know where the training area is ? "

" needles to say ! that's why I'm here " he giggled.

I walked with Yakeru to the training area while he talked continuously about Hisashi and his trainings . I also raised the topic of me appointed to restore the Jade Phoenix gem and the reason why I'm training.

We talked a lot that I haven't realized we're already here .

The training area was located next to the castle , bounded by thick tall walls and guarded by bulky tough soldiers.

The soldiers opened the gates to the training area and * gulp * it's so extensively huge !!

Turning to my left and right , I scanned the entire place and it was remarkable . But I noticed that I wasn't the only trainee in this place .

A lot of young beings where doing exercises . activities such as climbing ropes , fighting metallic dummies , doing stuff that I didn't understand yet and I saw a guy breathing out fire . wait what !!?

These people ( more or less ) where doing various strange activities as well . some controlling water and plants while some fighting with swords.

" Maybe I came to the wrong training area ...." I turned around ignoring everything I saw and took a step forward when * Clutch * something just grabbed my shirt .