{ AFFIRMATION OF LOYALTY PART I }

[ I would literally cry if I didn't write this.]

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As his head fell low, his eyes stared at the polished shoes in front of him.

"They're here, your majesty." the guard said with a low voice.

Suddenly, the courtroom was silent. Everyone in the room had their eyes widening and their breaths stuck in their throats. They glanced nervously at one another before facing the king.

He went by the name of Kim Taehyung. He was the ruler of seven kingdoms on the continent. He is rumored to have killed the rulers of the other kingdom only with the blink of an eye without having shed a single droplet of blood. It is said that he ruled by shadow. However, he also ruled by light. He is referred to as the sun's child and the moon's child.

There had never been a witness to his face among the kingdom's people. It had been rumored that anyone who had seen it would not live again. Nevertheless, it is said that he is endowed with a face only the gods can create. All his subjects fear him, yet they also adore him. It's because of his reputation and his demeanor that they are afraid of him. However, there are more than a hundred reasons to respect him. He was a natural ruler. It was apparent that he cared deeply about his people. It is his goal to ensure that they never face any problems until they are alive and living in his kingdom.

The way he treated his friends was as if they were his family. Meanwhile, his enemies failed to see how the sun rose each morning. There would be more than a decade of rumors about him that the people had spread. Despite his faults, he is still a good ruler. Consequently, his people will never ask him for anything else.

He was seated on the throne of the courtroom, which was draped in a thick blanket of silence, nervousness, and fear. The corners of his mouth quirked upwards. These people tend to get scared easily. Slowly, a smirk appeared on his lips. His chuckles were followed by laughter. His ministers looked at him like he was crazy. Several people had their mouths hung open, while others gulped in anticipation of what was to come.

There would have been normal discussions like the previous day, where they would have talked about the upcoming season and the problems they will be facing or some trading offer that they received from their neighboring countries.

Unfortunately, no.

There was something unusual about the day because a newly crowned king had decided to agitate the peace by daring the king in a sword duel. People looked upon it as an act of stupidity. Only an idiot would provoke Kim Taehyung. This ignorant king, however, has to face the consequences of his foolishness, as he believes he can defeat him.

"Your majesty--" One of the ministers attempted to state his concerns only to have them erased by the glare he had received. As he gulped down the remaining words, his hands began to shake violently, as he stared down at the floor. Those eyes, which mirror only the two black holes of darkness, are so bloodcurdling. The poor man almost sees himself reflected there. Fear nearly choked him.

As Taehyung's glare spread across the court, the other ministers flinched away in fear and quickly bowed. Taehyung's face looked eerily similar to death at this point. He had empty eyes, a wide smile on his face, and his facial expression was far from the original. His throne was decorated with red rubies on top and black diamonds on the sides, and he slowly rose up from it. It was difficult to say how gracefully he threw down his long satin black cape to the ground. In a sense, the crown on his head was heavy and nonexistent at the same time.

His voice had authority to it, as it was deep. "Okay, then," he replied. This was very clear. He demands submission from them. Regardless of what he says, they will submit to him. "The way ahead must not be delayed any more. Please guide the way."

{ . . . . . .}

"who are they?"

There seems to be something off about them..."

Are you sure he's the new king of Azov Kingdom?

What are you talking about? You can't be serious!"

Fire appears to have already engulfed the forest. As they predicted. It can be quite irritating to hear such hush whispers. However, for them it brought a sense of pride. From the corner of his eyes, he caught a glimpse of the bourgeois. He couldn't help but notice their fearful expression. When one of them backed away from them, he smiled sharply. It looked as if they were demons walking on earth.

"How cute." he mused amusingly. However, the sound of groaning caught his attention. As he turned around, he stared mindlessly at the man whose eyebrows were furrowed and had a permanent scowl on his face.

With an angry huff, he ruffled his blonde golden hair, saying, "what a rude prick. don't even know how to greet a guest." A larger smile spread across his face. But this smile was genuine.

"Only if we were guests, Yoongi." he said before turning back to the front. As the carriage carrying the king was in the middle and the other guards were walking last, both of them walked at the front with some more guards. It was not necessary, only if the meeting was with someone other than Kim Taehyung. King of the dark. Rumors about the king had long spread. People had seen and heard the destruction this man had caused. This made his blood boil. How could someone be so selfish and greedy as to destroy every single kingdom that stood in his way?

But the demolition had come to an end. Now is the time for each and every soul to be freed from this monster who seems to take pleasure in other people's misery. The monster will see to that. The reason they are here is to do so. His king had challenged the dark king to a duel and was certain that his king would win. It was a foregone conclusion. His king is the blessed one. His birthright is to rule over chaos and to kill monsters. He had promised himself he would obey his orders as if they were his missions, which he did without thinking.

Having reached the village center, they finally came to a halt. Straining to hide his surprise, he narrows his eyes when he sees a man standing tall not far from them. He does not look like an emperor to him. Could he be a nobleman, perhaps? But by how he carried himself with such confidence and by his dragon eyes gleaming like a blazing fire. And by how his face showed no emotion like theirs. Like him. However, the difference between them is that he was taught to school his expression, while the man in front of them appears natural.

When he heard the sound of a door opening behind him, he made no move to turn around. One must never turn their back on an enemy. That is, unless they want to attack them from behind. He follows this advice even though it was given to him in his 7th year of life. Soon, their king is in front of him. Sugmin Shin. He is the newly crowned ruler of the kingdom of Azov. Soldiers from his kingdom are known to be loyal. They are the people who give their lives for their country. It is the soldiers with eternal flames burning in their souls. That is the pride Jungkook has for his kingdom. It is the pride of his place among all of his soldiers. He will always cherish it.

He was raised by a soldier father. His mother, too, was a soldier. But unfortunately, his big brother wasn't. According to him, Being a painter brings him more happiness than becoming a soldier. Despite being disappointed with his decision, his parents still supported him. Unlike his brother, he was different. The youngest was more confident than the oldest. He was more determined. Because of that, he's here today. The king's close lieutenant.

Shortly thereafter, Sugnim was standing before the tall man. Hearing the people around them gasp, he bites the inside of his cheek to keep from smiling. He can recognize their reaction without even turning around because there were times when he had the same reaction as well. In addition to excelling in every aspect of his life, Sugnim also had many outstanding features. Blonde hair with a touch of shine, refreshing green eyes, and soft lips tinged with light red. Compared to Jungkook, he is much taller and has a more robust build. He is the type of man that makes every man want to be like him and every woman wants to be with him.

The cold voice of sugnim carried a ring of confidence in it as it inquired, "Who are you?" It was jungkook who had seen something in the tall looking dragon's eyes before it vanished from his view. In a short bow, the tall man said, "I'm kim namjoon, the duke of cenia kingdom, and I welcome you to the kingdom of cenia." Sugnim tsked in annoyance, clearly not hiding his displeasure at finding the man duke instead of the king.

"Where's he?" sugnim asked again, but this time he insisted that an answer be given and just as namjoon opened his mouth to answer, a mist appeared from the ground. Suddenly, he heard shrieks of fear around him, which caused him to startle back in surprise. Wide-eyed, he watched as the mists molded themselves into various shapes. A strong gust of wind forced everyone to close their eyes.

He opened his eyes as soon as the wind ceased. Suddenly, his eyes were wider than saucers, his arms dropped to his side, and his mouth fell open into a silent gasp. Then he looks at Yoongi who has the same reaction and his skin is turning paler than usual.

There was none other than Kim Taehyung in front of them. The person who controls Cenia and the other seven countries with a steel grip on his hand. A mere expression of danger, darkness, and destruction is Kim Taehyung. In front of them all stands Kim Taehyung with nothing but a sinister smile on his face. A kim taehyung stared straight at him, as if the rest of the world didn't matter to him.

Watching the widening smile on Taehyung's face, he felt his body becoming frozen in place. His body was telling him that something important was going to take place. That he was not going to like even the slightest bit. He ensured that Kim Taehyung would ensure that.

It will be continued.

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