39 THE GENERAL PART III (1/2)
The Sword of a Betrayer.
The Royal Advisor comes into the hall followed by two Grade 5th Officials bringing piles of scrolls in their hands.
”Your Majesty, these are the reports regarding the new lands that need your approval,” the Royal Advisor ordered the officials to put the scrolls on the table.
The King doesn't say anything and gestured them to leave.
The officials leave the hall but the Royal Advisor remains.
The King looks at him, ”What is it, Advisor Li?”
”Your Majesty, I heard the news of our soldiers' victory in the North Border,” the Royal Advisor takes a step forward. ”And I heard the General showed an excellent leadership.”
I roll my eyes. 'What are you trying to say now, Snake?'
”He had indeed excelled in his duty, he proved his worth,” the King says sarcastically.
”Of course, Your Majesty,” the Royal Advisor's face looks annoyed. He was the one who proposed to send the General to the North Border. I guess he didn't expect him to win the battle.
”But, Your Majesty, I heard a few Ministers are taking this news rather…negatively,” he throws the bait.
The King knows what the Ministers are thinking but he heard the General's vow, his loyalty shouldn't be questioned.
”Let them think what they want, I'm tired of their speculations,” the King stands up from the throne and walks out from the hall.
The Royal Advisor looks disappointed that the King ignored him. He follows the King from behind.
The King heads to the Memorial Room and stops on a corner. In front of him lays a sword, nicely placed on a gold stand. I recognise the sword, I know the owner.
The Royal Advisor knits his eyebrows.
The King takes the sword from the stand and unsheathes it. Despite its age, the sword looks shiny and nicely polished. Someone must have been taking care of it.
”This going to be a good reward for him,” the King holds the sword horizontally and examines it. The light reflected from its blade. For a moment I feel like I'm seeing something else as the light shine into my eyes.
'What was that?'
”You're giving him the sword?” The Royal Advisor raises an eyebrow.