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Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: March for the Secret Sky

Scene – A grand palace is shown, inside the throne room. On the throne sits a king, below him 8 elders, and below them 10 leaders. On the left side of the throne are many guards, and behind them a curtain. Behind that curtain sits a girl. In the middle of them all, Lal is also present—standing invisible. Except for Lal, everyone here is an elf.

Kim – My lord, for more details, the spy leader Sui will explain. She was the one who gave me this information.King – Speak, Sui.Sui – Yes, my lord. That city does not only have spiders and dragons. It also includes shape-shifters, spirits, and fairies. (tension, slow tone)King – What! (shocked) Fairies, spirits, and sh—Scene – Suddenly, a female voice interrupts.Voice – Shape-shifters?! That's impossible! (tense and loud)Scene – Everyone turns toward the curtain. The voice came from behind it.King – Princess Hima, silence! (heavy voice)Hima – Yes papa… sorry.Kim – It's okay, princess. You're just being overprotective for your kingdom.King – Yes… anyway, Sui, continue.Sui – Yes my lord. In Secret Sky, there are 3 rulers: King Rental (Goblin), King Pluto (Fairy), and Queen Shanti (Spirit). Not only that, but monsters and beasts of the jungle also serve the city, and even skeletons are under their command.Scene – Suddenly one elder, named Ru, stands up.Ru – My lord, I think we must take action against this newly created city. It could become our enemy in the future if we don't act now.King – I know that.

Scene – Lal is shown again.Lal (thinking) – Oh man… I won't get any more useful info here. Better to leave, I'm wasting time.

Scene – He starts to move away.King – But before that, I want the full information about them. Anything else, Sui?Sui – Yes my lord. According to my intel, there are 5 beings in that city who are the most powerful—far above the rest. Their names are: King Rental, King Pluto, Queen Shanti, Secret Sky City's Army Leader "Grass," and Dragon Leader "Preya."King – I see…

Scene – Lal continues walking, the hall is long, and he is moving slowly while invisible.King – Then—Scene – Suddenly, another voice echoes. Everyone's attention turns there. Meanwhile, Lal is still walking out.Scene – An old elf enters.King – Father!Kim – Godfather Luo!Luo – I think we should form an alliance with this city.

Scene – Lal quietly exits the hall.King – Hmm?Scene – Luo walks forward, speaking.Luo – If what Sui said is true, then they are extremely powerful. We cannot defeat them. But if we ally with them, we can gain their support to fight our true enemies.Leader Gosa – That's a good idea.King – Hmm, but who will go for the alliance?Kim – My lord, you cannot go. If they attack you and something happens, what will happen to the Eluto Kingdom?King – Hmm, right. But if not me, then who? For this reason, I must go—Hima – I will go.Luo – No, Hima! You cannot go. You're still a child, and they are all too powerful.Hima – Grandfather, I am already 15! It's time I take responsibility for my kingdom. I won't let history repeat itself like 6 years ago. I'll do whatever it takes!Luo – No! (possessive tone)Hima – Grandfather, I am the princess of this kingdom. I also have duties to fulfill for my people.Kim – Yes, Godfather Luo, the princess is right. And besides, the king cannot leave the kingdom, and you are retired. You can only give advice, not take such risks.Luo – Hmm… you are right.King – Then prepare Princess Hima for the alliance journey.All leaders (together) – Yes, my king!

Scene – Meanwhile, Lal has left the palace. He's still invisible.Lal (thinking) – Phew… finally out. That took too long.Scene – He reaches the palace's main gate, goes a bit further away, and deactivates his skill.Lal – Oh man, so much tension inside. But none of this has anything to do with me. (calm tone) I must focus on completing my mission quickly. (sharp tone) And then… claim my freedom. (heavy tone)

Scene – Lal sits under a tree.Lal – First, I need to fully understand my skill. That means I need other skills too. Let's decide what skills I should create.

Scene – One hour later.

Lal – Okay… I'm done.

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