A few days passed since the Princess’s birthday, the palace had returned to its calm, the guards went about their occupations, some trained, others rested, others talked, Rambo was sitting on a bench in the garden, he looked at the flowers, the birds, the sky, he smiled, he said “it’s magnificent to be a bodyguard of the Princess”, Raider approached him, he sat next to his brother, he said “it’s great, we have a roof, we eat our fill, we are respected”, Rambo nodded “she is kind, the Princess, the other nobles are mean, arrogant, they look down on us, but she, she is very nice”, Raider smiled “and beautiful”, Rambo looked at him “oh, you noticed?”, Raider blushed slightly “no, I just said that”, Rambo laughed “of course”.
Mito arrived, he walked quietly, he saw them, he approached, he said “are you okay?”, Raider nodded “yes, we were talking”, Mito said “we can train, it’s been a long time since the tournament, we haven’t faced each other”, Piner, who was passing by, heard the conversation, he approached “good idea, it’s been a long time, I’m starting to get rusty”, Mito nodded “yes, we must become stronger, Vic doesn’t give up, he’s preparing something, we must be ready”, Raider stood up “so, what fights?”, Mito said “Rambo against Thiky, Baabun against Piner”, Raider smiled “and you?”, Mito looked at him “me against you”, Raider opened his eyes wide “like in the tournament?”, Mito nodded “you said it right, like in the tournament”, Raider clenched his fists “this time, I will win”, Mito said “we’ll see”.
They went to the training yard, the yard was large, surrounded by walls, the ground was packed earth, weapons hung on the walls, targets were planted in the back, the guards gathered, the Princess, who was watching from her bedroom window, saw the preparations, she came down, she sat on a bench, she wanted to watch the fights.
The first fight began, Rambo against Thiky, Thiky was an old warrior, he was fifty years old, he had fought in hundreds of battles, he was experienced, he was cunning, he knew all the techniques, Rambo was young, he was sixteen, he was strong, fast, determined, but he lacked experience, the fight began, Thiky attacked first, he struck Rambo on the shoulder, Rambo stepped back, he countered, he struck Thiky in the stomach, Thiky took it, he smiled “not bad, kid”, Rambo smiled “I’m not a kid anymore”, they continued, the blows followed one another, Rambo was fast, he dodged, he struck, Thiky was solid, he blocked, he countered, the fight was tight, neither of them took the advantage, the guards watched, impressed, the Princess watched, fascinated.
Finally, Thiky used a secret technique, he feinted left, Rambo took the bait, Thiky struck him on the right, Rambo fell, Thiky raised his hand “I won”, Rambo got up, he smiled “you won because you have more experience”, Thiky nodded “yes, experience is what makes the difference”, Rambo said “I will continue to train, I will become stronger”, Raider, who was watching, said “keep going, little brother, you’re on the right track”, Rambo nodded “thank you, big brother”.
The second fight began, Piner against Baabun, Piner was a hunter, he was twenty-five years old, he was calm, precise, silent, he knew the forest, he knew how to fight, Baabun was young, he was eight years old, he was small, fast, agile, but he lacked strength, the fight began, Baabun attacked first, he struck Piner in the leg, Piner dodged, he struck Baabun in the arm, Baabun stepped back, he attacked again, Piner dodged again, he said “you need to be stronger, Baabun”, Baabun gritted his teeth, he attacked again, Piner dodged, he struck him on the shoulder, Baabun fell, Piner raised his hand “I won”, Baabun got up, he was in pain, he was sad, he lowered his head, he said nothing.
Piner approached him, he placed his hand on his shoulder “don’t be sad, you have potential, but you need to train more”, Baabun nodded “I know”, Piner said “you’re young, you have time”, Baabun said “I don’t have time, Vic doesn’t give up, I must become strong”, Piner smiled “you will become strong, trust me”, Baabun nodded “thank you”.
Baabun sat down below, next to the Princess, he was sad, he looked at the ground, the Princess looked at him “Baabun, don’t be sad”, Baabun said “yes, I must be sad, I’m not strong, in every fight, I lose, I’m useless”, the Princess shook her head “you’re not useless, you’re young, you’re learning”, Baabun said “I’m not learning fast enough”, the Princess said “I see”, Baabun raised his head “I have an idea”, the Princess looked at him “which one?”, Baabun said “I can be a doctor”, the Princess opened her eyes wide “doctor?”, Baabun nodded “like you, you heal people, you use medical magic, I want to learn that”, the Princess smiled “you want to learn the medical technique, medical magic?”, Baabun nodded “yes, and I will be the supreme doctor”, the Princess laughed “that’s good, I will teach you, but it takes time, six years to leave the beginner level, three years to become professional”, Baabun said “like nine years?”, the Princess nodded “yes, but don’t fail”, Baabun smiled “I’m eight years old, nine or eleven or twelve, I will still be young, I will be the supreme doctor”, the Princess smiled “alright, we start tomorrow”, Baabun jumped for joy “thank you, Princess!”.
Meanwhile, Raider and Mito were preparing for their fight, they stood face to face in the yard, the guards had gathered around them, the Princess, Baabun, Piner, Thiky, Rambo, all watched, Raider said “this time, I will win”, Mito said “we’ll see”, Raider clenched his fists “I trained, I learned new techniques”, Mito nodded “good, show me”, Raider attacked first, he struck Mito on the shoulder, Mito blocked, he countered, Raider dodged, he struck Mito in the stomach, Mito stepped back, he smiled “not bad”, Raider smiled “it’s only the beginning”, they continued, the blows followed one another, Raider was faster than before, more precise, more powerful, Mito was still as strong, he dodged, he blocked, he countered, the fight was intense, the guards watched, impressed, the Princess watched, fascinated, Baabun watched, eyes shining.
Raider used his technique “Three Times Round”, he struck Mito once, twice, three times, then he followed with a series of quick blows, Mito took it, he stepped back, he smiled “you’ve improved”, Raider said “I told you”, Mito said “but it’s not enough yet”, he attacked, he struck Raider on the shoulder, Raider stepped back, he struck Raider in the stomach, Raider fell, Mito raised his hand “I won”, Raider got up, he smiled “you’re still as strong”, Mito said “you’ve improved, but you need to train more”, Raider nodded “I will train more, I will beat you one day”, Mito smiled “we’ll see”.
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The next day, Baabun began his training with the Princess, she taught him the basics of medical magic, how to channel energy, how to heal wounds, how to cure illnesses, Baabun listened attentively, he tried, he failed, he tried again, he succeeded, the Princess congratulated him, Baabun smiled, he was happy, he had found his path, he would not be a warrior, he would be a healer, a supreme doctor, he would save lives, he would help people, he would be useful.
Vic, in his palace, learned that the guards were training, he laughed “they train, they become stronger, but it won’t be enough, my last general is ready, soon, I will strike, soon, I will take the Princess, soon, I will dominate the world”, he smiled, a cruel smile, he waited for his hour.
End of chapter 22
“The guards train and become stronger, Baabun has decided to become a doctor, but Vic is preparing his plan with his last general, what will happen now, the answer in the next chapter!”
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