MASSHIAHSAGA - THE RULING OF THE SHADOW QUEEN

PRINCESS BEHIND THE GLASS

The seven men arrived in Cappadonia the day after the sun went west. They ride their own animals. The most famous is Thor.

The big tall man actually even rode a Caprigacus*) even though the size of the animal is large like a horse in general. In the entourage there are now three unusual mount animals ridden into the city of Zhou Dynasty power.

Their own appearance is often the center of attention due to the three unusual animals. However, the non-electronic vehicles ridden by officials and ordinary people in the city are just horses. At most they rode a chitu type horse, rakhsh type horses only very rarely traded in stables.

They arrived in front of Dang Dai Chan Palace. After facing the gatekeeper by displaying the power of attorney directly from Emperor Pu Tuo, the guards immediately gave way.

Their mount animals were rested in the palace stables and served at their best after Nagini and Havard told what kind of feed Bukefals, his karkadinya. Thor's Caprigacus still likes grasses as herbivores in general, only the size is certainly three times proportional to the size of his body.

The seven of them entered the palace courtyard, accepted by the housekeeper named Cho Hyun Shik, an official from the thaikam faction. He brought some palace ladies.

"Your Majesty Emperor Zhou will accept your presence at night after the western horizon becomes dark" the official told Sultan Yazid. "For the time being, please stay at the Guest House..."

"Alright Cho Hyun Shik." replied Sultan Yazid. "Tell His Majesty, thank us for your concern."

Cho Hyun Shik bowed in reverence and ordered the ladies to guide them to the resting place.

Wisma Tamu, is a large residence, can be said to be a palace used to entertain guests of the country who stay in the complex Dang Dai Chan Palace. The guest house has several rooms and a lounge. Incidentally the rooms in the palace were able to accommodate fifty people so that the seven of them could rest freely using their respective rooms.

Havard sat on the porch in his room that jutted into a pool of water that was inhabited by goldfish. The young man was cleaning a claymore**) when Selena came to him. The girl sat down beside the cross-legged Havard while sharpening the long sword blade. The handle is leather-coated and the upper part is a ring-eye mounted andesine**)

"Sorry for making you lose nodachi Kanesada.." Selena said grudgingly.

Havard smiled. "It's just a sword, Selena... can be replaced. Nitsu Katsunoshin's kenjutsu ability taught me does not diminish even if I replace any sword of any kind." replied the young man lightly. He then took out a sword sheath that was also covered in leather and sheathed it. The young man looked at Selena.

"You are more valuable than the Rubihalcon, let alone just a sword by an master." said Havard then looked again at the scenery. "Indeed, a sword is something precious to someone like me. But.. when compared to you.it's all nothing..."

Selena blushed to hear the young man's words. Havard then got up while carrying the claymore. Selena got up. "Prepare.today, we will face Emperor Zhou.

Selena knew the young man was just lying outside. But he intends to tease her.

"Not worth it?" tanya Selena expanded her hand.

"Of course it's not appropriate" cried Havard as he draped the long sword on his back. "You must wear beautiful clothes that fascinate everyone."

"I'll consider it later." Selena said with a shy bow.

Havard shook his head. "Heeeh.." he said, "I don't know what Uncle Shaykh said if he saw you wearing this kind of hunter's outfit."

"But we're not in Las Mecca." - denied Selena.

"Well, you've been arguing with me for a long time, I can run out of sleep." said Havard and left Selena alone in the foyer.

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That night, the seven groups fulfilled the official call of the ruler of the western region of Runehall. Emperor Zhou accepted their arrival at the Golden Dragon Hall.

There are also available eight tables that are decorated and spread various types of culinary. The servants stood on the sides of the table while the maids stood behind the two royal princesses. Emperor Pu Tuo and his two daughters sat behind a long table while their seven sat at his table served by the ladies.

Emperor Zhou Pu Tuo looked at Thor and greeted him. "Welcome, King Aesir, Thor Donnerstein, just this time, I can meet you in person." he said happily.

Thor just nodded politely. Emperor Pu Tuo smiled and raised a glass. "United in a better direction!" yells.

"United in a better direction." the seven replied and they toasted together. The event continued with a meal together.

Havard, Sultan Yazid and Do Quo watched in secret, how greedy Princess Mei Ling devoured all the food. The other four acted unconcerned. The only thing that could match Princess Mei Ling's gluttony was Thor Donnerstein.

Apparently, Emperor Zhou also noticed that he was becoming annoyed.

"My daughter.: eat slowly." rebuked Emperor Zhou in a soft and ashamed manner.

"Oh father." replied Princess Mei Ling in the middle of her eating activities. "I can't resist my passion for this food."

Sultan Yazid mendehem made Emperor Zhou finish his reprimand and looked back at the ruler of the Najd region.

"How is Uncle doing now?" ask Sultan Yazid. "Are the disturbances beginning to feel less experienced?"

Emperor Zhou laughed and nodded. "Ah, yes Mr. Yazid. It seems that the Xamrush herd has loosened its disturbance.." he replied then joked. "I think he's starting to glance at the herd north of Runehall..."

Sultan Yazid smiled and silently watched Princess Mei Ling who continued to eat with a jolt. He then replied.

"They are no longer going anywhere." replied Sultan Yazid with a smile. "For.." looked at him Princess Mei Ling carefully. "We killed them all, including Luigi and Hadayusha!!!" concluded.

UHUK!!! UHUK!!!

suddenly Princess Mei Ling choked and coughed. All the attention was on the girl. Emperor Zhou held his daughter's shoulder.

"Are you okay, son?" asked Emperor Zhou gently.

Princess Mei Ling shook her head while wiping her lips cleared the remains of the sedak there. The girl then looked at Emperor Zhou and paled.

"I'm sorry dad, I don't seem to feel well tonight." said Princess Mei Ling with a wry look. "Maybe I'm too nervous about tomorrow."

"Suppose your health. Tomorrow you will be sworn in as heir to my kingdom. I don't want a queen to get sick and not be able to run her government" Emperor Zhou said.

Princess Mei Ling nodded and stood looking at her seven guests. "I'm sorry, if I'm allowed to, I'd like to rest."

"Please Mr. Princess." replied Sultan Yazid with a smile that was re-engraved.

With a bland smile, Princess Mei Ling greeted the smile then stepped away leaving the Golden Dragon Hall.

After the dinner, the meal continued. Emperor Zhou paled with a smile.

"I'm sorry my daughter. Perhaps she was nervous because tomorrow she would sit on the throne as a queen" Emperor Zhou said.

"I'm sorry if I'm impolite." sid Sultan Yazid. "Can the coronation not be reversed?"

Emperor Zhou smiled. "You know, I'm old. It is old and no longer fit to rule a country. It's time for the younger generation to perform better in government."

Sultan Yazid nodded. "You are so wise." he praised. "I don't think Princess Cin Ling would mind the royal slap her brother occupied."

"I was introspective, realizing that I was too young to be a role model for society" Princess Cin Ling replied.

They continued the event accompanied by dancing ladies and ladies adding to the atmosphere became lively because the music played by the musicians sounded stomping.

An hour later the event was over and the seven left the spacious room. They walked down the long hallway that led them back to the guest palace.

Just now they entered the palace foyer, appeared Princess Cin Ling with her personal lady-in-waiting named Doh Gie.

"Paduka.." call the noble girl.

Sultan Yazid and his six companions stopped and turned their heads. Princess Cin Ling stepped quickly with Doh Gie arriving before the purple-coated man.

"It is time we dismantle the false guise of the woman" said Princess Cin Ling. "When I chased him to the White Stork Palace, the road there had been blocked by the palace guards. I suspect right now, he's calling his accomplice."

Sultan Yazid looked at the women. "You stay in the palace and act as you normally would, so that they do not suspect. The four of us will visit the White Stork Palace." he said.

Arriving at the White Stork Palace complex, they watched the palace guards who were going back and forth vigilantly.

"Havard, can you knock out two of those gate guards?" sultan Yazid asked, pointing to two people guarding the entrance gate to the White Bangau Palace.

Havard. "Can I and Do Quo will do it for you."

Do Quo and Havard darted inside him and arrived near the two gate guards.

BUKK!!! UGHHHH!!

BUKK!!! EEHHHHHH...

Do Quo and Havard smashed into the nape of the bodyguard until they fainted. It seemed like they had agreed to hide the two bodyguards and stripped them of their clothes in disguise. After that both came to Sultan Yazid and his crony who was hiding.

"It's safe, my lord!!! Let's go in." said Havard, clutching a gloved claymore handle.

Sultan Yazid draped his rainbow spear on his back and stepped escorted by Havard and Do Quo disguised as bodyguards. The black-coated man stepped in with Princess Cin Ling. Doh Gie accompanied his master from behind while Thor followed Sultan Yazid from behind.

They arrived in front of the palace foyer and were intercepted by two spear-armed guards that had swords.

"My dear friend, Mr. Yazid is about to meet Princess Mei Ling" Princess Cin Ling said politely.

The two bodyguards looked at Thor who was staring at them sharply. One of them then said, "I'm sorry, according to Mei Siocia, he did not invite anyone. He wants a complete rest tonight." Call the bodyguard.

"I have a need with him. I.." said Sultan Yazid would like to propose his reasons.

"Why carry a gun?" between one of the guards snapped.

Princess Cin Ling looked at Sultan Yazid worriedly, anxious if the ruler was angry. But in fact Sultan Yazid casually replied.

"I'm used to carrying guns everywhere, because I'm a passerby. Please understand." replied Sultan Yazid.

"Please, I want to talk to him too. I was anxious to see him leave the Golden Dragon Hall in such an unsanitary condition." asked Princess Cin Ling.

The two guards looked at each other again. One of them finally spoke.

"Please leave your weapons here. And the big man can't go inside, along with these two guards!" said one of the guards.

"Thank you." replied Sultan Yazid as he removed his spear from his back and handed it to the bodyguard. After that he and Princess Cin Ling with Doh Gie entered the palace.

After they died, the bodyguard watched over the sword that was carried by one of the guards who came with Princess Cin Ling.

"Hey, why don't you bring a spear?" scold the guard.

Do Quo and Havard looked at each other. They've been itching to beat up the talkative bodyguard.

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In the room, Sultan Yazid with Princess Cin Ling and his personal attendants checked all the ins and outs of all the rooms in the guesthouse. They were astonished not to discover the whereabouts of Princess Mei Ling. The girl wasn't even in the dispute. The two of them returned to the main room.

"Where is that girl?" the Sultan of Yazid. "Did he use the secret passage?"

The black-coated man looked at Princess Cin Ling. "Cin Siocia... Is there a secret way in the White Stork palace?"

Princess Cin Ling nodded. "Every one of our palaces has a secret passageway that is used when the palace complex is attacked by enemy forces" the girl replied. "Does my master think my brother escaped down that road?"

Sultan Yazid sighed and thought. Shortly afterwards, Doh Gie bowed to Princess Cin Ling.

"Siocia. I saw something strange in the contest room." said Doh Gie.

The dayang then took Princess Cin Ling and Sultan Yazid to Princess Mei Ling's private room.

"Show me something strange." asked Sultan Yazid.

Doh Gie pointed at a painting. "Look at Mei Siocia's face."

Sultan Yazid observed the painting. He then muttered. "It's magic...there is a possibility, the real Princess Mei Ling is hidden... but.... is she hidden in the painting?" hissing with gibberish.

Shortly thereafter, we heard footsteps. Sultan Yazid turned to the door and found Havard stepping in.

"What are they doing?" sultan Yazid asked in surprise.

Havard just smiled and shrugged. "Sleep a little" he answered. The young man approached. "Hows it? Did you know the fake woman's hideout?"

Sultan Yazid shakes. "It looks like we lost track of Hekate." the black-coated man then stared at the painting. "But I suspect this painting...."

"Why the painting?" ask Havard.

"The Sultan thought, it could be that my brother was held captive in the painting" Princess Cin Ling replied anxiously.

"Is there such a science?" ask Sultan Yazid.

Havard. "Can be. As we know the power of Sinhalese. That woman must have had that kind of magic."

"Can you enter the painting?" ask Sultan Yazid.

"I wasn't taught by Mr. Nitsu Katsunoshin that kind of science. Even though he was an Aragami***) he never taught me his magic techniques but swordsmanship alone." Havard replied.

"Call all our women here, who knows if any of the three of them have the slightest intelligence to free Princess Mei Ling." pinta Sultan Yazid.

Havard nodded and turned to run away from the room. They waited for the six to enter the room. Champa approached the painting.

"Hows it? You can?" ask Sultan Yazid.

"I don't know.. Let me try it first." said Champa then he read the spells and then rubbed the surface of the painting. Shortly thereafter he was relieved.

"I succeeded. I succeeded." he stared at Sultan Yazid. "Please go inside and check if there is a real Princess Mei Ling in the room."

Sultan Yazid then stepped into the painting, waiting anxiously. Princess Cin Ling even************ her hand and was pacified by Doh Gie.

Shortly afterwards, Sultan Yazid appeared leaning on a girl who had fallen unconscious. Princess Cin Ling cried happily. The real Princess Mei Ling has been found.

"Save Princess Mei Ling while at the Guest Palace" Sultan Yazid told Selena and Nagini. "Tomorrow, we will catch the impersonator who wants to steal the Mirror of the Heart of the Zhou Empire." said Sultan Yazid with a cruel smile. []

Foot note:

*) Caprigacus is a giant goat of horse-serving. It is endemic to the Asgrad coral mountains. Often used by the people of Aesir to be taken milk and meat. Often also used as animal mounts.

**) claymore is a straight sword that reaches 1.50 meters in length.

***) andesine is a red-brick gemstone.

****) Aragami is a general term for a red-skinned, long-nosed demon with wide-footed soles forming bird's claws. They are experts in swordsmanship and often bear leaf fans called Hauchiwa. In the old saga, they are more popularly called Tengu.