Chapter 49

The man started laughing but that was cut off and replaced by shock as the girl got up from lying down. The shock on your face was replaced by anger. He get sword and point at accusingly at her father.
"You'll regret it — AHHHHH!"
Samara smirked inwardly when an unknown thing shoots through the enemy's hand causing it to drop the sword and sit on the floor. Then the shooting started. Everyone bowed to the successive gunshots but Samara was just complacent standing there as she watched the opponents fall one by one to the bloody ground.
"Do you think I'm going here without a plan? Women aren't stupid. If you can be cunning. We can too," Samara approached and applied the tip of the sword to its neck "Haven't you heard of guns? It was way more powerful and it was so sad to know that you didn't see this coming. Send me letter when you reach hell, "
The man almost begged when he turned his back on her. He apologizes and promises to help her but she doesn't need his help anymore. She knew the mastermind of this very well and she'll soon get rid of that man.
"We need to—" Samara stopped talking as Dwight hugged her. "Dwight ... it's okay,"
"No! It's not! What if—"
"Don't worry man hugging my princess. I won't hurt my daughter," Magnus said.
Because Magnus takes Dwight seriously. The young man was released and then bowed to the former king of Ihmapuleya. Magnus just nodded to dismissed him.
"We need to hurry. This place will explode at any time. We need to hurry," Samara said
She and Dwight helped her father walk until they released it. They were far away when they heard the loud explosion. When Samara looked back, the whole place disappeared in an instant. When they got to where Zairo was hiding. They approached them quickly.
"Really Zairo? Guns?" Samara asked the butler, frowning
Zairo just shrugged his shoulder, "They were more better and easy than classic bow and arrows. See? I save you all milady," Zairo
Samara just shook her head and then made her father sit on the rock. He ordered a soldier to take a bandage over the father's body. She fixed the blanket before sitting infront of her father.
"Why did you do that?" He asked
"I didn't mean to son. I don't want them to hurt your mother but that's not my intention. Amestine might kill me," her father laughed despite being tired.
Her heart melts when her biological father calls her as his daughter. It felt so good. The girl bent down so that her father could not see the water in her eyes. Her Tita Liana was right. Her father was playful. He stood up and held the father by the shoulder.
"We have to go back to the palace," he said
"I'll take care of king Elvyra," said her Dad, the one who raised her
Samara smiled then hugged dad, "Thank you Dad,"
Anthony hugged her back then wiped some blood that splattered on her face, "I will do everything to protect you Princess. As I promised,"
Samara let go of the hug as Father took a sip. They looked at it at the same time. Its face looks bad.
"I said protect and take care of my child. I didn't say you should snatch my child. Help me here, you bastard, the pain of my body," Magnus said.
Anthony laughed softly then helped Magnus get on his own horse. Samara just laughed as she watched the grown father and the real father fighting. Her Aunt Liana didn't tell her that the two got along. He rode his own horse and then followed the others. Dwight accompanied him.
"I thought he would really kill you earlier. I was scared as hell," Dwight whispered
"I thought so too but I knew he won't. He was my father," he smiled at the young man
He watched the real father argue with Anthony while General William laughed at the two of them. She smiled. She was really close to her mission. Only one is missing.
His mother
***
"WHAT ARE YOU SAYING ATTACKED THE PLACE WHERE MAGNUS IS!"
Xyrus roar in one of his soldier. The soldier, on the other hand, was dumbfounded by fear. He was so pissed that he send the poor man away. He slammed his desk annoyance.
"How did he know his father was alive and where did I hide them?"
Magnus's daughter was beyond smart and clever. He did not think that he would know that his father was still alive while those who had been inside the palace for a long time did not suspect. He needs to be careful now. If it knew where the father was. It must also know where he is wandering.
"BWISET!"
He must have killed that woman when she was a baby! Now! It ruined all his plans. He called his one trusted soldier to come in.
"Keep Amestine safe! She's our last ace against Magnus' son!"
Samara's POV
I signaled them not to make a noise before I knocked my father's room twice. When I heard his voice from inside. I entered slowly. I found him sitting on his own bed while staring outside.
"Are you all right?" I will ask
I already prepared this but when his eyes hit me. I was stuck in my seat. Staring to those electric blue eyes, was like staring my own reflection in the mirror. He smiled even though there was a trace of admiration and astonishment in his eyes. I sat on the sofa in front of her bed.
"How did you know I was alive? No one noticed then and I know you haven't been in the palace very long so how come son?" Father asked
I dried up and then smiled to myself, "Because I feel that. When I found out you were dead. In the book I read before, he also confirmed my suspicion that I was the princess. I was hurt. I can't believe you're dead so when I got back to the palace and met Zairo. I quickly investigated Minister Costomo and there I found out everything. That he was not only the opponent here, but there was something bigger. He blushed everyone because he was prime minister. From poison he put you in your food, until he put you on a rope to make you dead and even to bury you. But afterall, I still don't have proof so I dig your graveyard and all my suspicions were confirmed, "I stared at the his eyes. "I know you shot me that day Father because I also know they will use you against me but I will not allow it. So I made plans that only I and Zairo know so that they can be carried out properly. I'm glad I am able to fulfill my responsibilities in Ihmapuleya one by one, "
He smiled at me and stood up to pull me. I become emotional when he hugs me tightly as if I will disappear again. I hugged back my Father who I never thought was alive. This was the most happiest time of my life and I hope that I can also save another one to complete my life.
"Thank you Princess Samara. Thank you for finding me and believing that I was alive. Im so hopeless back then but when I heard that they found you, safe and sound. I know you can do your duty and I was not wrong. You are here now in front of me and inevitably fulfilling the role of being a ruler of the kingdom even if you are a woman. I'm so proud to have a daughter like you Queen Samara, "
I cried a lot at the words he uttered. There is nothing better today than the compliments I heard from my own father. I know the battle is not over but I will make sure I win against the enemies. Against Xyrus and get my mother back.
I let go of the hug then wiped the tears that fell on my cheeks, "I promise I'll be back with Mother. I'll make sure of that Father." I am determined to promise
"I know you can, Your Majesty. I'm your son," he joked to lighten the mood
I just laughed until someone entered Father's room. Aunt Liana with an unbelievable face. Suddenly tears welled up in her eyes when Father hugged her.
"Magnus! Oh my god! I can't believe this! My little brother was alive!" Tita Liana was crying hard
"Ouch. Do I still look little all these years princess Liana? The last time I checked I was 45 years old," joked Father
Tita slapped her arm and Father and I laughed, "You look like a child Magnus!" Aunt
We were stopped by a sudden knock on the door. When I looked there, I saw Zairo peeking out of the door.
"Zairo?"
"They were all prepared,"
I smile in triumph as I deduce what he means, "It's a start,"
"And milady?" Zairo smiled mischievously
I stood straight in my spot, "We'll play Zairo,"
Samara's POV
The man's body fell to the ground after I slammed the gun I was holding on his head. I motioned for some soldiers to approach me. I turned silently into a hallway and then knocked down two guards who passed by. The soldiers with me moved quickly and set the corpses aside.
I opened the rooms one by one but the person I was looking for was not there. I gritted my teeth in annoyance. We had almost circled this place but my mother was not there.
"I can feel something here milady," Zairo said doubtfully
"I'm not going to waste any more time! Where's that old man?" I asked angrily
"Milady you need to calm d—"
I cut him off, "I can't just calm down here especially since I don't know where he is. I can't kill that daredevil because he only knows the whereabouts of the person I'm looking for,"
We are now in the stronghold of the leader of the rebels, if we will. I wasted no more time and the next night we rushed. Dwight doesn't know what I did because I don't want to hurt him. I don't want him to get involved in my plans because when something bad happens to him. I swear. I cannot forgive myself.
This battle is my responsibility and no other one.
I was getting impatient so we went around the whole place. I no longer hesitated and rushed to the room where their old leader was. I shoot the two guards alerting everyone and telling our presence.
"Milady! What if we fail?" Zairo asked
I turned to him, "Just follow the plans and we'll go get through this," I said while turning away
I loudly opened the double door that connected to the room where the man who had arrested my mother and tortured my father was in the crowd. The eyes met that moment. I could see the fear in his eyes but it also disappeared.
"Where is my mother?" I shout
He seemed to hear nothing of my question and leaned comfortably in his seat which made my blood heat up even more. How does he manage to be still calm?
"No wonder you're Magnus' son. From head to toe as well as in tactics. It's exactly the same. But you're just as stupid when it comes to the people you love!" He stood up and smiled demonically. "Do you think so? I'll just give your mother like that dear queen? If that's what you're thinking. You're mistaken. I won't let you ruin the plan I've worked so hard for!"
"Just accept that you will not win the battle you started. Accept that my father is better when it comes to leadership. Even if I am removed from office. What you think will never happen. No one will accept you and the people of Ihmapuleya. , my people will definitely end you, "I said firmly
"And who deserves it? You? You woman? You don't deserve to be a leader because you're a weakling! Women should just be in the bedroom and take care of the king's son. Follow the king and not be a leader! You're not deserves to be a leader and I will prove it! " He stood up straight and looked at me proudly. "So I challenge the designated queen of Ihmapuleya to a battle. If I win, you will hand over the throne to me and I will exile you to a distant place. You can never go back to Ihmapuleya!"
I stood up straight and gave him a deadly look. Against what he wants? Pwes, I'll give it to you. "And when I win," I pointed the gun I was holding at him. "I want your head in exchange for my winning,"
His nose almost smoked with annoyance, "Then, let's start the fight,"
***
I stared at the sword I was holding now. It shines with sharpness. It is as if it says it is ready to fight for the land of origin and protection. My grip tightened there before I looked at the old man in front of me now.
I'll make sure I beat you!
He rushed at me first and unleashed both attacks on my left and right. I acted fast and I was able to avoid that. He continued to attack as I often dodged and only attacked once. I carefully study each move and how it attacks the opponent.
"Fight back! Dear queen ?! Show us why you deserve to be the leader of Ihmapuleya!" It screams at me
I just looked at him and then avoided him again. He looked disgusted with what I did and unleashed a strong attack that I used to injure him on the side followed by an attack that wounded his arm. He screamed in pain before stepping backward to put some distance between us.
"I-You're a poor woman! You don't deserve it!" The desperation in its voice is obvious
"Being a leader is not about gender but about loving one's own kingdom. You are a man, strong when it comes to physical ability and capability but all those qualities are meaningless if you think only of yourself and not of the people. who depends on you! " I shout
In my subsequent attacks he was unable to escape. He kicked and punched me, causing him to lie down on the cement with the wounds I had made earlier. I point my sword in his chest where his heart was located.
"I may be a woman but I can take care of Ihmapuleya more than myself and there is no one more worthy but me as a leader and not a selfish person like you," I sighed.
I expected him to surrender but a demonic laugh I heard on his lips. I remained calm as I stared at him.
"Pity your majesty but I do not accept defeat!"
I suddenly turned around in front of us surrounded by people who I knew were allies of the old man in front of me now. I was caught off guard when he kicked me causing for me to stumble in the ground. A soldier tried to help me but was stopped.
"That will not change the fact that a woman is not fit to be a leader. You weak creatures! You are just children! You have no right to lead Ihmapuleya because you are ignorant!" He shouted
Mouth moaned and slowly bet without taking my gaze away from him.
I grinned at him, "What you're doing now. You're only proving that you're the fool here Xyrus,"
He laughed evilly before shaking his head, "How brave are you majesty? Can you see your loved one die in front of you? Can you choose one of them?"
My heart drums loudly in my chest when I see a woman with hair similar to mine. She was crying when she looked at me and my heart clenched in pain but it wasn"t just there that it ended when pulling another woman from behind.
"Lily!" I took a step but I was stunned when I felt the sharpness of Xyrus' sword on my neck. "You're an animal!" I could barely shout at him
"Who is more important to you, Your Majesty? Your mother whom you have not been with for a long time or your cousin whom you consider a true brother and a close friend," He brought his face close to mine with a demonic smile on his lips. . "Only one will live and one will die,"
"Iron!" Ly shouted as the sword landed on his neck. "I-I'm scared!" She cried and cried
I looked around at the two of them. I was thorn between my cousin and mother. I clenched my own fist. No! I have no choice between the two because they are equally important!
"Choose that majesty! If you don't want them both to lose you!"
I closed my eyes before tightening my hold in my sword, "That night the palace was attacked. You conspired with Minister Costomo so that you could enter the palace freely in exchange for handcuffs. You kidnapped my mother and made her dead by burning her another corpse. That night, Dad knew about Costomo's corruption so he hid me from everyone. You hid Mother for a long time and you are still not satisfied, "I looked up and met his gaze. I too a step forward then he step backward. "You made my father dead by putting medicine in his food to temporarily stop his heart and then told him in the bedroom position that he would not die forever! You brought them out dead so that Costomo could become prime minister which happened but did not agree. all in your plan because the palace was tighter and Grandpa and Grandma became adamant in their decision to look for me even though there was little hope of finding me. And it happened. Before I took my seat, I knew there was a mystery. happened in the palace and there Costomo came into the picture. I trace every every pattern very carefully and well. You didn't plan to revive my father but when you found out I ran away you thought you could use Father to overthrow me. But you are wrong. One You fool Xyrus. I knew about you from the beginning. You were the cause of the explosion, so that Dad could take me out of where he was hiding from me. You sent the assassin to k I was the one who left a scar on my back and I know that Father shot me inside the palace at your command. I know everything Xyrus and before I go here, "
I smiled coldly at him earning a afraid look in his face, "I know you took Lily because you knew in yourself that you couldn't do it. You just don't want to accept that to yourself. So the talk and the talk. I'm mine your head and you can't hurt the person who is important to me, "
He was startled when one by one his men fell to the ground bloody. He tried to escape but Zairo didn't let him to do that. He slice his flesh and grab his sword. She sat on the cement while crying in pain.
"You've been spying on me for a long time but you didn't even know that Ihmapuleya is one of the most dangerous kingdoms in the world,"
"Here milady," Zairo handed me a small container containing black liquid. "For the final touch,"
I turned back to Xyrus with an evil stare at me, "I want to cut off your head but I won't let your blood stain my sword. So I'll just give you poison. In return for everything I've done to me, to my family and the people you killed in your bombing of Ihmapuleya, "
I took off the cap before forcing him to drink the poison. I threw the container away then turned away from him. But I was stopped by the eye of the man I thought was in the palace.
"I always understand Elvyra but lying don't include with that,"
I froze when I see a glint of fury in his blue eyes.
"D-Dwight ... I'll explain,"
To be continued...