Ki woke up to Septh's worried face, his head throbbing. As he sat up, he saw Zephyr trying to stand with his hands up, confusion evident in his expression. Looking around, he saw men in shining armor with their swords pointed at them. "Where are we?" Ki asked calmly, trying to assess the situation. The people around them were wearing strange clothes, and whispers filled the air.
As Ki stood up, he noticed they were surrounded by soldiers. One of them approached cautiously, sword at the ready. Ki wanted him closer, so he stood motionless until the soldier was within reach. With a swift motion, he grabbed the soldier's sword and held it to his throat, making him the perfect hostage. The other soldiers hesitated to make a move as Ki assessed the situation.
Suddenly, a man riding a horse approached. He wore shining white armor and a crown, clearly the king. He shouted in a foreign language, and the soldiers backed off, sheathing their swords. The king dismounted and approached them, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword. He spoke to Ki, but Ki couldn't understand.
Wanting to show his hand-to-hand combat skills, Ki dropped the sword and released the soldier. He positioned himself, ready to fight. The king saw this and laughed, dropping his sword and assuming a fighting stance. They stared at each other for a moment before charging.
Ki tried to land a punch, but the king blocked it and gripped Ki's fist tightly. Ki attempted to jump back, but the king's grip was too strong. The king threw a punch, which Ki dodged by leaning backward. Seizing the opportunity, Ki dropped to the ground, using his hands for support and rotating horizontally to kick the king in the chin. However, the king blocked it with his arm.
The king then accidentally dropped Ki's hand, and Ki flipped back, jumping to a safe distance. Charging once more, Ki aimed a jab at the king's face, but the king blocked it. However, his attention was focused on Ki's left hand, allowing Ki's right fist to land a blow to his stomach. There was a crack, and Ki fell to his knees, his hand broken from hitting the king's armor.
Pain shot through Ki's body, immobilizing him. Zephyr tried to hold back his laughter, while Septh looked on in worry. The king, seizing the opportunity, grabbed Ki's hair and kneed him in the face, causing Ki to lose consciousness.