Hamza_yns

In a world teetering on the edge of war, Roy dreams of a world without it, where peace reigns and no life is stolen by injustice. But to achieve this, he’s abandoned everything... 
His laughter, his tears, his humanity. A warrior bound by a singular purpose, he knows that in a world like this, emotions are a weakness. His path to peace will demand everything, but can a heart that no longer feels ever truly save the world?

The dawn of a New age

Keven's eyes locked onto me, his gaze steady, analysing. It wasn't just a passing glance; he was weighing every detail.

"Black hair, sharp, composed, and hard to read.… yeah, there's no doubt," he said, his tone low but sure. "You're Roy Celgius."

Then he adds, looking at Andrew. "I can tell that you're Andrew Celgius"

Andrew nodded, with a serious look on his face. "You're right."

Yuri crossed his arms and studied Kevin with a slight smile. "I know you as well, Prince Drayton."

I remained silent, watching everything unfold. As my eyes moved, I noticed something, Yuri's gloves. They were combat gloves, thick but flexible, worn as if they had been through years of fighting. A hand-to-hand fighter?... It all makes sense now. His sword wasn't large since it wasn't his main weapon. He relied on his fists as much as the blade.

The discussion moved forward, the trade taking shape.

"We'll begin by you, releasing 100 of our soldiers," Yuri stated firmly. "Once they've crossed over to us, we'll send the princess."

Keven gave a slow nod, his expression unreadable. "And after that?"

"When we confirm the princess has safely reached your side, you will release the remaining prisoners," Yuri continued. "Then, once we count and confirm, we'll return the rest of your soldiers to you."

Keven's eyes didn't move from Yuri's. "That's acceptable."

The tension was high, but the terms were set.

At a signal from Keven, the first 100 Drayton prisoners were released. Our soldiers stepped forward, directing them to our side. Keven and Yuri stood next to each other, carefully watching the exchange. The princess stood next to Yuri, her hands still bound, ready to be sent to her brother.

I watched her closely. She should have felt relieved, but something was off. She didn't seem eager to return. On the contrary, she seemed...unwilling.

I ignored the thought. It didn't matter. Soon, I wouldn't see her again.

I took off my scarf and threw it into the bag tied to my horse, then walked back beside Yuri.

At that moment, I felt it; her eyes were looking at me.

I turned my head slightly and saw her staring, her blue eyes wide open, fixed on something.

Her expression changed in an instant. Shock, confusion, as if she had just seen something unreal.

She frowned. What was wrong with her? But I ignored it just as quickly. It wasn't my business. She would be gone soon, and I had no reason to care.

As soon as the hundred soldiers reached us, Yuri stepped forward and cut the rope from the princess's wrists with a sharp, precise movement.

She hesitated for only a second before walking towards her brother. Kevin reached out his hand to her, ready to take her back.

Ambush! Part 1