A few hours later.


    The soldiers who marched to the forest to meet their Enemies finally came face to face with the so-called enemies, who turned out to be prince Sebastian''s men.


    The guard at the watchtower could not recognize them since they were not wearing the Avalo''s clothes. Seeing them from far off, they looked like they were from five different kingdoms who came to fight against Avalo.


    The Three Generals who lead the men from Avalo royal city, raised their hands to stop their followers. Since they saw two of the men from the enemy camp standing far from the group they knew these men wanted to negotiate with them.


    From the size of the men behind them, it was clear that they were at disadvantage. So the three Generals rode their horse to meet the two people.


    "Eight and Twenty were the ones standing and these Generals easily recognized them. It was a known fact that the prince had very few trustworthy men that fought side by side with him.


    The two groups now to each other with respect. The Generals could already tell what was going on. Prince Sebastian must have returned to claim his throne but why was he absent from the negotiation.


    " We come in peace, Avalo also belongs to us. The fight between the brothers has nothing to do with us. His Highness the Crown prince of Avalo has decided to accept the challenge from the eight Prince of Avalo prince Craig," Twenty said.


    When the General heard this they did not know what to say. The fight indeed has nothing to do with them but they also did not dare allow these men into the kingdom, As long as prince Craig was the one in Avalo Royal Palace, authority was his.


    "Prince Craig already seize the throne," one of the General said.


    "Is that so? Can one just murder the king and seat on the throne?" Eight was irritated.


    "How dare you insult the next king of Avalo," a General flew up.


    Eight and Twenty indifferent look calm and indifferent annoy the Generals. After all, by the ranking of Avalo royal Army, these men should treat them with much respect.


    "Is that not what he is? Moreover, he is not fit to seat on the throne. How can another be said to be the future king, when the crown prince is alive and healthy? I wonder how you got a name a General if you do not know this much," Eight said.


    The General faces tired red with anger and embarrassment. Eight was their junior, so when he talked to them in such a manner it naturally angered them but again they were wrong to prince Craig as the future king.


    The three Generals did not want to lose face so they draw their swords. This should have been a sign that the negotiations were over and that they did not come to an agreement. To their surprise, Eight and Twenty took them for a joke.


    "Did you swear to be a soldier to Avalo or prince Craig?" When twenty heard this question voice was very loud. The soldiers who were about to draw their swords heard him.


    "We are also men from Avalo, Returning home after fighting and winning victory against Pontus. On what ground do you dare to draw your sword and stop us from entering Avalo?" Eight asked. His voice was even louder than that of twenty.


    As expected the men behind began to murmur. They already knew they were outnumbered and began to hope that the negotiation will go smoothly.


    When they saw the soldiers saw the Generals draw their swords, they have been reluctant to fight, so when they heard the other two men''s words, they instantly made a decision not to fight.


    There was nothing to be ashamed of, not fighting these men, means the internal fight between the two princes will be resolved without the death of the innocent.


    Then Generals turned to look at the men and they saw that these men had made their decision without giving them face. They were angry at this outcome but they had no choice but to drop their swords. They could not possibly not face all these men themselves.


    After the silent agreement, the Generals returned to their men and they all began to ride back to Avalo.


    Eight and Twenty lead the other men behind them. They did not let down their guard and mixed with the other men.


    They ensure to be at a safe distance with the other men taking their lead. These men could not be trusted. Who knows if they will turn around and give them a surprise attack.


    Although Twenty and Eight were sure of winning even a surprise attack they knew a lot of their men may die and suffer serious injuries.


    When the two groups finally got into Avalo, it was already late in the afternoon. The sun was about to go down.


    When the General first crossed into Avalo, they expected the guards to ask what was going on but instead, the guards welcome the second group as if they have expected them to come.


    "What did we miss," this was the question on the General''s mind but they did not need to ask anybody before they heard the shocking answer. Prince Craig was dead and since he had committed such a sin as killing his own father his remaining has been thrown forbidding the forest. It is believed that if a person was thrown into the forbidden forests then their soul will not have a peaceful life in the afterlife.


    Their spirit will also not have a chance to come back to life and correct their mistake. This was the worst punishment that could be given to any man.


    The three General did not know how to react. They were just about to ask who will take over the throne when they heard the Royal bell.


    They calm themselves and count how many times the bell will be knocked. The number of times will depend on the news.


    The sound came again and again until the seventh time. after which there was no other sound.


    "King''s coronation," the three Generals echoed together. if they did not hear if what happened to prince Craig they would have thought it was for him.


    "Who do you think will be crown?" One of the General asked the other two.


    "Who else, if not the crown prince?" Eight asked and went his way without waiting for their response.


    "How is that possible? When did the crown prince return?" This was the question in their head but unfortunately, no one apart from the people close to prince Sebastian knew the right answer.


    Even when they inquired all they got was a guess from people. The only thing that was a known fact was he appeared from nowhere after prince Craig was stoned to death.


    "Is he now a spirit capable of appearing and disappearing? This was the question not just in the General minds but most people also thought about it.. After all, prince Craig had put guards to watch for his return.