Subordinates
1629 Words
I walked rather hastily along the passage that connected the palace lobby with the hall where King Avanindra's throne was.
Abner next to me tried to match his pace. For him, this is not a difficult thing, because he is a very serious person and always does the job quickly.
"First of all, I apologize to you for my somewhat dismissive attitude. I didn't know you were such a talented person."
"Typical human... huh... you look like a sycophant." I teased him a little.
Abner forced a smile on his face, looking very unnatural.
"I will explain what I got to you. Report what you will hear from now on to the king."
Explaining everything in front of the king was something I didn't want to do. What's more, it's very annoying.
"Why me? Didn't you get the information?"
"I don't think I need to explain why. You have to go to work now. Because you've been just gibberish like an idiot."
"Even though you're talented, I'm still your senior. Show me a little respect."
"There's no seniority in my dictionary. Never mind. Just listen to what I have to say."
I explained everything I saw and heard in the memory of the mass murderer.
When I got to the part where the number of victims killed resembled a countdown, Abner was as shocked as if he had just realized something.
"You're right. Why don't we pay attention to this very odd number?"
"Also, we must be more vigilant from now on towards the North."
Inside the hall, King Avanindra is already sitting on his throne gracefully, awaiting the outcome of our investigation.
"How did your investigation turn out? Has it come to fruition?" His voice echoed throughout the hall.
Subconsciously, we gulped down our own saliva.
Sometimes he really has the authority of a king.
After that Abner reported everything we found in the investigation. Not. More precisely what I found.
The king immediately understood the situation when he heard about the countdown m******e and the man who killed the culprit was a person from the North.
"So you know the man's face?" The king asked Abner.
"No, Your Majesty. Aray saw it." He glanced at me.
"That's right, Your Majesty. I also think that the countdown leads to an event that the North will be holding, and it is most likely a full-blown attack on our country."
Even if my opinion isn't asked for, I'd rather express it.
"I see. For now, this is the only information we can pass on to you, Your Majesty." Abner lowered his head.
"Your work is highly commendable. This is not small information ... thank you." King Avanindra nodded in satisfaction.
Abner who had just been praised by the king looked very happy, his eyes sparkling.
While I feel normal.
"Alright, Aray. It's about time I introduced your platoon members. You guys, come on in!" The king set his sights on the entrance of the hall.
I immediately looked in the same direction as him.
Two boys and two girls. Very balanced combination. They immediately obeyed the king's call, walking towards the throne in a bit of a hurry.
"Your Majesty, we're here." Said one of the boys.
They all immediately knelt before the king.
"Good! Let me introduce you guys, this is Aray. Your new commander." The king proudly said my name.
"Oh? He's the one who instantly won against the Admiral on his first day in the military? How cool!" shouted the sharp-toothed girl who looked very childish.
He stood up and immediately jumped at me.
"Fool! Control your attitude before the king!"
Her male friend who I thought was from a noble family, hit the girl's head and immediately pushed her head back down to the King of Avanindra.
"Uhh ... it hurts you know!" The woman winced in pain as she rubbed her head.
"Hahaha! You guys are so interesting... so suitable to be a member of Aray's platoon!" The king laughed and said something very unbelievable.
Where does it fit? They're the type I hate the most.
"Introduce yourself to him!" the king ordered the four of them.
The four of them immediately lined up in front of me, introducing themselves to each other.
"My name is Alisa Lalita. Alisa means protected by God. While Lalita means playful and charming. My ability to read people's minds and control them."
The noisy woman was the first to introduce herself.
However, his name and abilities perfectly match his personality. What a disturbing ability.
"Name, Veer Vihaan. Ability creates things, as well as a swordsman."
The boy with the burning eyes introduced himself.
She's a very passionate type of person. Maybe because living in a harsh and difficult environment made her abilities grow.
"Name, Devika Kanaka. Ability disappeared."
Very efficient introduction. Short, dense, and clear.
I like her. She doesn't talk too much. The air of his presence is also very thin. So maybe her ability was obtained from her that others didn't want to see.
"My name is Ramesh. Natural energy ability.
Ah... I can't take it anymore. What's with this kid? With a thin face and thin body, I can't think of this boy as my boss."
This guy named Ramesh seems to have been holding back his dislike since the first time he saw me.
This is what I mean noble son. Always belittling others. Feeling that his group is the greatest.
His friends were shocked to hear Ramesh's protest, simultaneously glancing at Raja Avanindra. They were afraid the king would be angry.
However, the king who had just been glanced at was not at all bothered by Ramesh's rambling, smiling.
They increasingly did not understand what the king was thinking.
Unlike Ramesh. Alisa, Veer, and Devika already know how strong I am.
A novice who can defeat a Vice Admiral alone. Amazingly, the rookie beat him in just a few seconds.
"Ramesh, didn't you see the great fight on our first day joining the royal army?" asked Alisa with a curious look on her face.
"Is there really such a fight?" Ramesh denies it.
"Of course there is!" Veer shouts while smacking Ramesh's head.
Veer is very light-handed apparently.
"That day, Commander Aray finished off a Vice Admiral in just a few seconds!" Alisa couldn't believe that Ramesh didn't see the fight.
Ramesh kept a stupid face as if he didn't know anything. Maybe he was in the bathroom while I was fighting? Could it be?
"If you don't believe me, how about you just try to fight him right away."
Devika, who had been silent all this time, gave very "helpful" advice.
"You're right. I won't believe it until I try it myself." And this guy stupidly took his advice for granted.
"Hahaha... you guys are the best!" Suddenly King Avanindra laughed.
Abner who had seen with his own eyes my strength could only cover his face with his palms, embarrassed.
I looked down at Ramesh, said "I don't want to play with weak people. Let's do it quickly. If you can survive the gravitational pressure I'm going to give you for 3 minutes, you win."
This rule shouldn't be wasting my energy.
"You underestimate me too much!"
Ramesh rubbed his nose.
His friends' faces began to look worried.
"In that case, 3 minutes starts from now." I put my hand in my trouser pocket then started using telekinesis to hold it.
Ramesh who was originally trying to take a step froze instantly, unable to move an inch.
"W-what the hell? I can't move!"
He clenched his jaw and tried his best to escape my telekinesis.
However, as soon as he moved forward, instead, he fell to his knees where he was standing.
The palace hall trembled even more because of the telekinesis power that I used on him.
Ramesh was finally completely unable to withstand my strength, face down kissing the floor of the royal hall.
"Fine, fine... I give up!" he said as he pounded the floor with his palm.
I released my telekinesis power.
Ramesh slowly got back to his feet, dusting his clothes off the dust that had been carried off the floor of the royal hall.
"So how?" The one who asked was not me, but Devika.
Ramesh pouts unable to accept it but that explains everything.
"I told you, didn't I? Even the Vice-Admiral lost, let alone you! You can't even move an inch...." Alisa teased.
"Don't make fun of me! I'm sure you'll be worse off than me." Ramesh does not accept.
"You are so stubborn!" Veer comes near Ramesh, hitting his head.
After that, the four of them laughed together. A very strange sight. And they will accompany me in the future.
I don't know if this is good or bad, I'd better just let time answer that.
"Your Majesty!"
Suddenly a soldier came running to Raja Avanindra.
"Emergency! There is a surprise attack in the center of the city. The current casualty has reached 500, almost all civilians. The attackers numbered 2, their identities have not been confirmed.
consumed by a very hot fire."
The soldier was gasping for air after running away from the scene. His face was very pale, showing that he had seen countless deaths before his eyes.
We're all on standby.
I stared lazily at King Avanindra, thinking surely he would tell me to do something.
The king who saw me staring at him immediately smiled then gave the order,
"This is your first duty as a platoon! Protect the civilians with all your might! Kill the intruders as soon as possible and have no mercy!"
The feel of war quickly enveloped my entire body.
The four fools trembled, excitement welling up from within their souls.
We smile in different ways.
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