Can I See You Again

Talented Youth

The rain fell down every step, until the trail was erased. But the sky, remains a witness to every step that is scratched at the ends of life. Those who secretly laughed, insulted, and left wounds, though invisible directly, the sky still bore witness to those fake smiles. 

Talented Youth

In the palace, without waiting any longer, the Crown Prince's throne and a place right next to Young were left empty. The show then begins immediately. Meanwhile, officials began to line up more neatly and slowly reduce their noise. His Majesty the King stood up, with an unusual face. Very disappointed, as it seems.

“Before, I apologized profusely, for the absence of the Crown Prince in this morning's event. Because right now, the Crown Prince is still getting the flu,” is obviously the king of his throne.

The lies…

Hearing the king's words, the ministers whispered softly.

“Look, what else can His Majesty do to defend his disobedient son,” whispered the ministers.

Hatreds..

The king looked at Lee Young who was looking down, his gaze immediately turned to the empty line next to Young. He stared at the place. However, it finally slowly directed its gaze at the Crown Prince's throne.

Looking at the king's gaze, the real Prime Minister Han since earlier stared at the gate occasionally also looked at the empty place next to Young. He looked extremely desperate, stepping unsteadily while bowing his head. Soon after, he approached the king.

And guilt..

“Sorry Your Majesty, just punish me. Because it seemed, the son of the servant could not attend. You don't need to wait any longer, you can start this event now,” Prime Minister Han lowered his head in feeling guilty towards His Majesty. 

“So that empty place belongs to your son?" ask king.

“Ya, Your Highness.”

“Alright, the event will be starting soon,” Your Majesty's orders, followed by the movement of the whole officer closing the gate and lined up neatly. 

Not everything is painful.

However, it had not been closed tightly, suddenly a young man walked from the middle of the gate.

The king who was about to start the event immediately looked towards him. The view of the king was followed by all those who were there. With charismatic eyes and a warm smile, the young man slowly stepped before the king. Everyone saw it.

Because, 

“Sorry for the delay of His Majesty's servant,” the young man said before the king with great respect. This made everything in the palace stir.

There is always a light present.

“Who is that kid? I've never seen him. How dare he come late,” the frenzy of the officials present.

The king who saw the young man smiled happily, looking extremely amazed. 

“Go to your ranks,” the king replied to him.

The young man swiftly walked quickly to the empty spot that was next to Young. At that moment, people started to look at him. After arriving at his place, the young man turned to Prime Minister Han.

Prime Minister Han who was controlling his anxiety smiled happily at him, but the young man quickly turned his face away.

Who don't want to light up.

The day's show went well. In his speech, the king expressed his gratitude and gratitude for the presence of the sons of the country who are considered to have their own abilities and talents.

“I didn't expect, you're all very young. Just as young as the princes. How nice it is to meet such wonderful children. I can't wait to see the talent you have. Well, who wants to perform up there, perform and entertain me first,” asked the king to the sons.

However, none of them wanted to advance. Seeing that scene the princes frowned. Impatiently, immediately Prince Yul stood up.

“Your Highness Father, allow the servant to console you with servant martial arts skills that may be nothing," asked Prince Yul to the king.

Hearing the brave son, Queen Kim (Seol) smiled proudly. His Majesty also smiled and allowed him to appear.

Prince Yul's appearance produced a lot of admiring praise from the people who saw him. While Princess Shin who was also present at the event could only see from afar because a princess was not allowed close to the sons of the country. While watching her sister's appearance, Princess Shin smiled proudly. He looked at the many people who also praised his sister, until his eyes were accidentally focused on a young man in the back row. The man who was silent was smiling sweetly. He enjoyed the appearance of Prince Yul. He looked so impressed with the prince. Even the young man's gaze continued to follow Prince Yul until Prince Yul sat back on his throne.  

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After Prince Yul showed his abilities, a young man with his muscular fixed body walked towards the king.

“Your Majesty, please allow me to comfort you,” said one young man before the king while bowing his head. The young man was warmly welcomed by the king.

“What's your name young man?" ask the king with a happy face.

“Your Majesty, I am Won Bin, son of the chief minister of war,” replied the young man loudly. 

Won Bin who is the son of the chief minister of war is one of the most talented young men in the country. His cleverness was also heard to enter the palace. Won Bin has talent in the same field as the son of the country's adviser, Young. They were educated at the best Military Education and Training Bureau that was first built at the time. 

But didn't I tell you that there will never be two suns?

Won Bin and Young have different characters. Won Bin is the son of a country that is also talented, but his stature is not in accordance with his attitude and behavior. He loved to disturb weak children, especially the common people. Won Bin has many friends and they treat Won Bin like a master. While Young, he was very quiet and very charismatic. He is friends with everyone but only believes in the closest. Young is very famous to all levels of society. That's what makes Won Bin not like it. 

The other stars will keep trying to shine.

Hearing the young man's answer, the king happily invited him to show his abilities. Looking at the scene, the chief minister's father proudly glanced at the other ministers. With such a wide smile he showed it to Prime Minister Han. However, his eyes glanced at the state advisor, and before long, he ended his smile as the state advisor looked back at him. 

At that moment, all eyes were on Won Bin, people started focusing on him. Confidently the young man walked on the red carpet that stretched straight onto a stage. He continued walking and passed by the young men who were staring at him at that moment. However, as he was in front of Young, Won Bin turned his head right in front of Young who was staring at him. He smiled lightly, with a look full of contempt, as if to show that he was the best. 

Young who saw that just smiled at him. Young's deadly smile made Won Bin tremble furiously. Won Bin who did not accept clenched his hands tightly. He glanced at the young man next to Young who was keenly watching him. Before long he realized people were staring at him, and he had to keep his attitude to make Won Bin continue his steps with pent-up emotions.  

With the sword art he has, Won Bin performed very well. This made his father very proud. People started whispering about it. Suddenly in the middle of his show, Won Bin stopped. 

“Your Highness, it feels, is very lacking if I do not display my best in the presence of His Majesty. I am one of the best Military Training Bureau students in the country. I want to hone my dueling skills,” said Won Bin who made everyone go awry.

“At this young age, it is so proud that I was able to appear before His Majesty and the honourable people in the palace. For that, I want to give my best,” Won Bin. 

“You want to duel?" ask the king.

“If allowed, I would like to duel with Lee Young, son of the country advisor, Your Majesty,” Won Bin replied loudly.

Hearing this request, everyone was shocked, especially his father, the chief minister of war. The state adviser who heard Won Bin's request, anxiously looked at his son, Lee Young. Meanwhile, Prince Yul and Prince Hon looked at each other. 

“So brave boy. See how he challenges the son of the state adviser. I really did not expect him to ask that to His Majesty,” whispered the ministers in turn.

“Your Majesty won't allow it. Their age is still very young. Besides this is not a competition event,” reply other ministers.

Suddenly,

“What do you think, Lee Young?" the king asked Young, who was silent at the time, as if agreeing with Won Bin's request.

Everyone was wide-eyed, looking at Young and trying to put their ears on. Young's decision is the one they're waiting for. Their gazes were not even sidetracked by anything. None of them looked at him. Young who was just looking down silently said he heard people talking badly about his father.

“The country's advisory son, will be as cowardly as his father,” one of those who make fun of his father. He could hear it in his ears.

Young slowly raised his head. He looked at his father. Seen from afar the worried face of the father, hoping that Young would reject the king's offer. 

“Happyly, Your Majesty,” Young replied casually, leaving the father shocked.

Hearing that answer, people looked at each other. The Chief Minister of War looked at the state adviser with a deep look of hatred. He glared sharply and began to smile cynically. The State Counselor did not pierce that smile, he was only worried about his son. 

The late youth who lined up next to Young looked at Young deeply. Then he turned his eyes to Won Bin who was looking cynically.

Not an effort. He asked, to insult.   

“It will be a very interesting show,” whispered the officials and the youths alternately. 

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