Who Challenged Me?

A man wearing a black mask and robe, covering his entire face and body. He hurriedly entered a deserted alley located near the royal palace. There is no doubt that he is a mysterious figure who attacked King Vincent a while ago.

"Damn it, the king. It's okay for him too."

He raised his hand and opened the black mask he was wearing to cover his identity. Then, after stripping off everything that could make him look conspicuous, the man walked back to where he was staying tonight.

The mysterious figure is the second prince of the Kingdom of Niporia, Keith de Niporia. He couldn't wait to see the ability of the king of the Dragonhart Kingdom and finally decided to infiltrate the palace. 

Keith arrived in his room. After locking the door, he stood in front of a mirror, then undressed. There was a fairly deep wound on his left arm. Keith smiled, then fingered the wound, which was the result of a fierce fight with King Vincent just now. His blood was still flowing and the instantaneous pain also spread through Keith's entire body. However, he remained smiling and excited. The second prince became increasingly interested in another duel with King Vincent Dragonhart.

Who would have thought that the young king could put up such a significant resistance? Even the intruder from the kingdom next door did not think that Vincent had so much skill.

Keith clenched his fists. He couldn't wait for the next duel with King Vincent. The duel, which seemed very interesting to him, did not end well the first time. However, Keith believes he can win if he prepares in advance.

[Just now I underestimated my opponent too much. This must never happen again.]

Keith's smile hadn't faded. He moved from the front of the mirror and opened the window. A fresh breeze hit his face. After a deep breath of air, Keith moved away from the edge of the window. He then cleaned the wound and bandaged it with a bandage.

The wound will be a memento for him this time. 

**

Throughout the rest of the day, Clark, Newt, and their subordinates were busy searching for the identity or the slightest information about the intruder who appeared in the palace this afternoon. The intruder had the enormous courage to foolishly attack King Vincent in the middle of the broad daylight.

The knights and guards also looked busier. Newt, the head of the black knight, had already ordered his subordinates to tighten the guard in the palace, especially around the king's room. Lest the same thing happen again and become a disgrace to him and his subordinates.

As it turned out, it was a bit difficult to follow in the footsteps of the black masked figure. In fact, according to Clark, his appearance is quite conspicuous, with a strange black mask and an unusual black robe. 

[He's good at hiding apparently.]

Clark had already returned to Vincent's side after giving his subordinates an interstate. With the incident of the attack just now, he had to be more vigilant. Clark blamed himself for feeling unable to protect his king. It was possible that he lowered the guard and didn't realize that they were being followed.

However, Vincent didn't seem to mind the incident too much just now.

"It's not entirely your fault. And we still have a lot of trouble on our hands. You'd better focus on doing the present job than regretting the past." That's what Vincent said as Clark bowed his head to apologize. 

[I must live up to King Vincent's expectations!] Clark said silently in his heart.

**

On the other hand, King Vincent hasn't talked about it anymore. He was more pensive while occasionally staring at his own hands. In his head was already floating a suspicion. However, he could not confirm the suspicion until he got additional info about the masked figure who greeted him earlier this afternoon. 

"Haven't you gotten the information yet, Clark?" Vincent glanced at his subordinates.

"Apologies, my king, but we haven't found any accurate information until tonight," Clark replied regretfully.

Vincent nodded his head. He knew Clark and his other subordinates had wonderful abilities. So if they haven't gotten any clues or traces from these intruders, then there's only one thing. The opponent's ability to hide oneself cannot be underestimated.

[Of course, the person just now has the ability, because from the beginning he was able to infiltrate this palace and attack me.] Vincent gave a wry smile. However, his gaze changed sharply and vigilantly. 

[Who is this person, really? If he's a strong enemy ....]

[Enemy,]

Suddenly, Vincent remembered something he had read in his past life as James. The memory made him even more suspicious of the true identity of the attacker. 

[Could it be?]

Vincent thought as he put a hand on his chin. He looked out the window. Night was coming, the dark sky out there seemed to be hiding something in the shadows. 

**

This time, there will be aggression. The conflict involving the Dragonhart Kingdom and the Niporia Kingdom was echoed by Niporia himself.

The second prince named Keith de Niporia would lead his army directly to attack the Dragonhart Vincent Kingdom which he used to be bound to try hard to find a peaceful way and take all the advice given by his uncle, Grand Duke Henry. However, this time will be different. James' soul already dwelling in Vincent Dragonhart's body will not allow anyone who dares to do brazen things to his kingdom to live in peace. 

In order to change the future, and in order to protect himself as well as the precious people in life this time, he will make even the most hard choice. 

[I won't lose again.] The young king was determined again.

Vincent again asked Clark, "What about my uncle, Grand Duke Henry, is there any suspicious movement from him?"

Clark looked thoughtful for a while, before replying, "Nothing, Your Majesty. But I suspect the Grand Duke is also planning something."

Vincent nodded. It was calm before the storm. Although the current situation cannot be said to be calm, because the kingdom is excited about the news from the border. Plus the attack last afternoon. I don't know what else will happen in the future. 

"Increase the supervision of Grand Duke Henry." ordered Vincent.

After all, Grand Duke Henry was a powerful figure and had great political influence. He had to find a way to weaken that uncle of his. Or Grand Duke Hendy will be a serious threat, as has happened in Vincent Dragonhart's previous life.

[I have to find a loophole.] Vincent murmured.