Bedouin Girl Bunian

Chapter 22

Suddenly, the Great King asked Airin to lead his kingdom. That is because Airin is the only heir to the throne of the kingdom in the country of Bunian. Airin was surprised at the offer from the king. The girl came to this land only to find out her origins, not to lead that kingdom.

"I'm sorry Airin, father. Not meant to be rude or anything. Airin could not accept the offer from father. That task is huge, father. Airin is not able to carry it out" said Airin decided.

"Airin came here just to find out who Airin really is" the girl added.

"But my father is hoping for a lot with you, son. You are the only heir to the kingdom. If not you, who will continue to lead our country. Moreover.." Said the Great King heavily.

"Otherwise what, father?" ask Airin curiously.

"At least, there will soon be a lunar eclipse. The Orxes will definitely come back to attack us. I hope you can lead this war to defeat the Orx so as not to attack our nation again" explained the Great King again.

Airin seemed to think hearing his father's words. Indeed, he also could not let his people be attacked by the creepy Orx nation. Her mother had been a victim enough to save her. And now, there is no way he will allow his people to be attacked again and will take its toll on the war.

"According to the prophecy, only you can defeat the leader of the Orx nation because you have mixed blood. This blood is rare and not shared by most of our nation. You were also born during a lunar eclipse. Therefore, you are very special. And look on your right arm, there is a birthmark of a lunar eclipse that symbolizes the knights of our nation" explained the Great King.

Airin looked at his right arm. Apparently, it was true what the king said. There is a birthmark there. However, all this time the girl was unaware of the existence of the birthmark. The birthmark only appeared when he arrived in his home country.

"Yes, the sign only appears when you are in this country. A sign that symbolizes the members of the kingdom and also the knights in this country" explained the king again.

"So how? Are you ready to help this country?" ask the King for certainty.

Airin was hesitant to give an answer. The girl who had mixed blood looked towards Damar who had only witnessed the conversation between father and son since. Damar nodded his agreed sign about the king's request. However, in his heart Airin was still heavy to approve Damar.

"I'm sorry Airin, father. Airin can't make a decision now. Airin needs time to think. Airin is still not sure if Airin is capable of doing all this" the girl said.

"No problem, Airin. My father will give you time to think. Father does not force you to answer right now" said the king, understanding his daughter's decision.

"Now you should rest in your room. These ladies and gentlemen will take you to your room" said the king again.

"Come princess, we'll take the princess to her room" said one of the ladies. Airin nodded and followed the ladies into his room.