Chapter 1: The Transferee

"Did you hear there is a new student?" I heard my classmate whisper.

"My news is, she's a beautiful girl and take note even better than our campus queen." The person next to her responded.

Honestly, I don't like familiarizing names, so I don't know who these two women are being gossiped about early this morning.

Eleazar, my best friend, elbowed me. I raised an eyebrow at him.

"You're in a bad mood again. You're not used to being like that here at the academy. News has wings."

"Shh... I hate waiting."

"Keep it cool, Your Highness. Perhaps their meeting is about to end."

"What's taking them for so long? You know I hate waiting."

I screamed. My classmates looked at me. The bee-like person who used to gossip became silent.

A few moments later, our professor entered.

"Good morning student's. I'm sorry for being late, His Majesty is here so...."

I frowned. What is dad doing here?

I saw Eleazar looking at me and asking. I just shook my head at him because I didn't know either.

Our professor discussed the history of Akkadian. My subject for now is history. I already know about this thing. But I still need to attend since it is part of the curriculum. I already know this during my high school days about the history of Akkadian. I'm now first year college.

"Are you okay Kate?"

"I'm okay."

"Why are you so pale?"

"Ah...."

We were surprised when Kate screamed. She seems to see something. Then she lost consciousness.

"Kate, what's wrong with you?"

"Take her to the clinic." I order them.

They attended immediately and took her directly to the clinic. I followed. I need to know what she saw.

"Your Highness, where are you going?"

"I'm going to the clinic. I need to know what she saw."

He just nodded at me. Eleazar followed me.

We stopped walking when the Royal Guards blocked us.

"Why?"

"Your Highness, the King is summoning you."

I just didn't answer him. I turned my head to Eleazar. "It's your turn to ask what she saw then report to me immediately."

“Yes, Your Highness."

I nodded and headed to the palace. What will dad and I talk about? It could be.... I think I know why.

"You called me dad!"

"Have a sit son."

I sat in front of my father.

"You know the reason I called you son. This is the right time for your test to prove to everyone that you deserve to be the heir to the Akkadian kingdom. The next King in our kingdom."

"Dad, I'm ready for the duty I'm going to take. You and mom won't fail me."

Dad smiled and nodded.

"Tomorrow, my son, is your departure for the mission. I am sure you will succeed in the tests that will be given to you. Even now, my son, I am proud of you."

I bow in respect. "You can hope, dad, that I will be a good King and leader of our kingdom."

"Get ready. Don't go to your class."

"Yes, dad."

I entered my room. I prepared what I would need for my mission. My test.

I heard someone knock on the door of my room.

"Come in."

"Your Highness!"

"Eleazar, how are you? What happened? What did she see?"

"Easy, your highness. Relax."

I frowned at him. He just made a peace sign and then sat on the sofa.

"What's the news?"

I have my arms crossed now. I'm impatient right now. Why did this man take so long to speak?

"Your highness, she said, something bad will happen to the kingdom when you leave."

"What do you mean?"

"She didn't tell the details. She was very scared. I wanted to get the information but she seemed traumatized by what she saw so I didn't force her."

I sat up suddenly at what I heard. What does that mean?

"I'm leaving tomorrow for the mission. To pass my tests. I'll contact you from time to time. You'll take care of it."

"Yes,Your Highness"

I picked up my senses. Why do I feel so heavy?

"Your Highness?"

"Hmmmmm..."

Eleazar swallowed. What's the problem?

"It's the transferee...."

"What's the matter?"

"I saw her earlier, Your Highness."

"And then?"

"She’s beautiful. She is like an angel who came down from heaven."

I raised my eyebrows. "Just for that?"

"What is that Your Highness? When you see her, I'm sure you'll be charmed."

"Shh...."

I stood up and took the pillow and threw it at him.

"You're sick."

"Your highness is terrible. As a matter of fact, you only love Khalie."

Then he laughed. I was about to throw a pillow at him when he ran out of the room. Now,I’m alone.

Who is the transferee? Ele reports, why is it lacking?

Well, I'll let Ivorie know who she is. I know she can gave me information. Besides, I need first to finish my mission. I'm going to make sure I will win the different kind of tests. And I'll be a Great King and a Great Leader in my kingdom.

"Ivorie, where are you?"

My pet bird flew to me and landed on my shoulder.

"Where are you from? You weren't here when I came to my room."

"What did you eat? Why are you so tender today?"

"You don't want it? It's good to caress me."

"Tse...! If I know you have a request from me again. Maybe you thought I didn't know, tss...."

I laughed. This is my pet bird. I grinned.

"You really know that I have a purpose when I caress, my lovely baby."

He just stared at me. I just laughed harder. My pet is still cute.

"I'd like you to see who's this girl they're talking about. She's a transferee in our school. Eleazar told me a while ago that she's pretty. She looks like an angel. Even the students could tell she's the prettiest in our school compared to the campus queen."

"Do I have a choice?" He asked himself and I shook my head at his question.

"Now, baby I want your answer tomorrow morning before I'll go to my mission."

"Alright." I pinched his cheek.

"Not my face." He frowned at me. I chuckled.

This is just a start of my journey towards the crown and becoming a King in Akkadian Kingdom.