Chapter 584 - Five Hundred And Eighty-Four: A Hostage Situation (2/2)

Most of the citizens of Lincolnshire and diplomats amongst the crowd gasped in shock, this was the first time they have seen Judy bring foul-mouthed. They had always seen their Prince Kai as refined and graceful and prime - but that wasn't the case anymore - hence they were shocked - including the queen.

Reina and the others were the only ones slightly surprised that he used such language after a long time. Unlike the others, they knew Judy's history and the fact he grew up bad - you can never take away a habit learned over a lifetime.

Judy let out a breath of relief. Now, his citizens can know he was not their everyday proper king nor was he a pushover. Just like both sides of a coin, he could be kind when he wanted to and cruel when necessary.

”Does anyone have a problem with that?!” He asked one more time and when no one replied, knew his message had gotten across.

”We'd fight to the end, but when it seems the tide isn't in our favor, we'd surely find a way to get you out of here. That's a promise,” He assured them, then turned to his mother.

”You'll be fine here,”

”Kai,” the queen grabbed his hand just as he turned to leave. He looked at her questioningly.

However, the woman simply stood on her heels and kissed him on the forehead, ”May the Lord be with you,”

He smiled at her knowing she was blessing him. In times of war, it was customary for the priest to bless their weapons, but since there wasn't one available, she was doing their job.

And just like that, the queen observed the same custom on all of the men with him. None of them refused the gesture knowing it was a huge privilege.

”Father!” Judy's attention was shifted to his son who had run over to him, Emily after him.

”I don't want you to go,”

”Hey, be a strong man - that's your responsibility as a prince. You have to be strong for your mother and your subjects,”

Akim wanted to cry but seeing the firm determination on his father's face, he made up his mind to be strong.

He turned to Emily, ”How do you feel?”

”Better,” Emily told him, then engulfed him in a hug, ”Be safe,”. She didn't want to let him go, but then, this was his job as a prince of this kingdom.

Just like Judy, the others spent one short moment with their family and loved ones.

”It's time,” Emerald informed Judy and he gestured to the others as well. Slowly, they withdrew from the room one after the others, but not without one last long at their loved ones.

As soon as the guards shut the door, silence descended as the severity of the situation dawned on everyone. However, that was the beginning of their problem because one of the guards out of nowhere shot at the others before they could react.

It became a hostage situation.

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