The Village Girl And the Fox Prince

Chapter 65 - We are Brothers.

Until Jack breathes his last, Princess Ren faithfully hugs the man's cold body. Wrapped in a heartbreaking cry, Princess Ren could not help but endure the agonizing grief. Still can't accept this painful fate.

News of Jack's departure began to spread to other teams. The atmosphere of grief was flushed by the sudden rain. As if the sky knew, many falling tears wanted to be disguised. Many floods of sadness that are unstoppable again, even with the hopes that once bloomed now have fallen.

As for Lynx, he had been standing under a tree for an hour. No matter how wet his body is. Until finally, he walked excitedly towards Jack's tent. Wanted to see her one last time before Lynx went back to the battlefield.

The girl who hugged Jack's body was not bored to continue sobbing, while Jack had paled after his life was lost from the body. He's not breathing anymore. His body was stiff, cold, a warm smile that he often spread could never be seen again.

With rain dripping from the end of her clothes and hair, Lynx moved in. Crouching beside Princess Ren. Busy looking at Jack, then touching the back of his hand to be let out.

“I will fight for you, for this country, and for all of us. I'm sorry to be selfish, I never knew how badly you were holding everything back. But now, I swear on your behalf I will make them all die at my hands. I'm really going to kill them all,” whispered Lynx solemnly.

Before shuffling from her squatting position, Princess Ren handed the pendant that Jack was wearing to her. In accordance with what Jack said before dying, the pendant will indeed be given to Lynx.

Being able to sense another aura from Lynx's body, as if the feeling of spirit mixed with turbulent emotions was so intense, Princess Ren felt a premonition of something.

Before the man meleos left, he prevented him with a question, “Sorry Prince, but you don't think of leaving to return to the battlefield tonight either right?”

Lynx who is ready to step out of the tent, immediately turn his head, “I will go.”

Both of Princess Ren's netra are directly rounded perfectly, “What? No kidding. All of them were even quite badly injured, and also mentally they were still shaken. Besides, condition yourself—”

“I will go alone without an army,” he replied lightly.

His statement sounded more surprising. Princess Ren until made inexhaustible. He knew Lynx was desperate to win this war, but not in this kind of hasty way either. In addition to the expected percentage of the victory is very minimal, Princess Ren is also afraid that Lynx will be the same fate as Jack.

“Wait, Prince. You—”

Lynx again cut off the conversation, “Just return Jack to the palace. He can't stay here. He should be given a comfortable place with a proper funeral Ritual. Maybe everyone in the palace knows the news of Jack's death, and their trust in us fighting here is declining. But..”

“That's no problem. Jack believed me that I could do it. I don't need anyone's comment anymore. It is up to them to assume that this war will be won back by the Kingdom of Barney. I will pay for the talk with the reality that I managed to do later,” closed Lynx, his body fused with the rain outside.

Puri Ren could only exhale resignedly, he had no right to suggest anything. Realizing that she was here was nothing more than a member of the medical team who had no ability to fight, so Princess Ren chose to keep quiet.

Lynx who began to prepare for war again, had prepared all the weapons that he would use later. Some of those who were in tents to get treatment were wondering. Some hold Lynx to leave. But Lynx didn't bother him.

“Let me come with you!”

Lynx looks at the sound source. His gaze dropped down, looking at Sen in the form of a fox who asked to come along, visible from the look of his hopeful eyes.

“Will it be hard not to fight with a fox? It's okay, you stay awake here. Make sure everything is okay and safe. I will return home safely when dawn comes,” Lynx replied with a smile, then she ran to leave him.

Sen looked down sad. “Stupid basis. What can he do when he's alone? The huft! Though my intentions are good. I know my abilities aren't very helpful. But that does not mean he can go alone,” dumelnya while stomping feet, feel annoyed.

“We will go there,” chirps someone, despite standing under the torrent of rain, his voice is still audible.

When his head turned back, Sen finally knew who was speaking just now. By making a look of disbelief, Sen said, “San? You're here? Ta-but, how..”.

Instead of answering the confusion of his twin brother, San said another thing, “You're right, he can't possibly fight alone even if he has incredible strength. So, let's work together to help her.”

There was a feeling of pleasure in Sen when he saw San who did not hesitate to listen to his heart. As if his brother could be himself without worrying about something that had bound him in unreasonable demands.

While developing a smile, Sen said excitedly, “Eum! Come!”

After making a deal, without further ado they both ran as fast as lightning through the rain shower that slightly obscured the view. Moving in tandem into the woods, to where Lynx is.

***

They all deeply regret this incident. Jack in the eyes of other demons, famous as a kind-hearted fox demon with his wise attitude. If there was no written rule that being King was due to a bloodline, everything would probably support Jack to become a leader.

But who would have thought the end of his life would be like this? But even so, Jack's departure is still considered a form of sacrifice for the Kingdom of Foxion.

Because it is impossible to wait until morning comes, Princess Ren calls Roc (mythological animal) who can deliver Jack to the palace without the need to be guided. He puts Jack's poor body on Roc's back, then cries as he pleases before the mythological vehicle takes Jack flying all the way up there.

“I am very sad to hear this news,” said Ash who just dared to approach Princess Ren.

“I haven't even had time to meet Prince Lynx,” continued Ash, his head bent sadly. Her dry lips were soaked, her gaze moved uneasily. Confused as to how and what to say to appease Princess Ren.

Princess Ren wiped her tears, then took a deep breath to stabilize her breathing. But all that was for nothing, a few seconds later he came back crying. Even his body slumped, sitting to the ground.

He roared while hardening his cry. Take the attention of all who watch from behind the tent. Ash finally asks Roc who brought Jack's body to leave immediately, but unexpectedly it makes Princess Ren crazy.

“Quite, she will be sad if you like this, Princess.” Ash crouched down, embracing Princess Ren's body that was shaking as it continued to cry. “Your love with him will not end. The red thread between you and Mr. Jack will not be cut off even if the body is dead. There will be a phase in which every living being is bound to be reborn.”

“... So if not now, rest assured you will be reunited in the next life with a more worthy love story,” added Ash, still trying to calm down.

Princess Ren's love for Jack is no secret. Now everyone knows. How sincere and great the feeling that he had been quieting. But darling a thousand dear, the universe is not on her side.

***

Watching from behind the tree. Lurking silently to figure out the enemy's movements, Lynx with a keen sense of sight was seen seriously observing from a distance.

The rain that fell a moment ago, managed to burn several points where the fire that had previously exploded to burn all the corpses that were scattered. Now all that remains is black smoke filling the air.

Although the situation began to look lengthened and safe, still the enemy palace was guarded so tightly with a no-nonsense defense. Not only using the care of some dog stealth that is not easily subverted, some sophisticated tools they keep in every corner.

Lynx muttered as she rubbed her chin, “How can I enter sneak into their palace?”

While busy thinking about a plan, Lynx was surprised by the sound of something from behind. The sound of dry leaves being trampled on, like someone was speeding towards him in a fast rhythm.

Just in case, Lynx took out her sword. The sword that still left some blood on its blade, he poked forward. The tail of his eyes moved around quickly, observing the gap that allowed for the enemy to jump into him.

But apparently, what emerged from behind the bushes was not the enemy he was wary of. Two medium-sized foxes with similar faces came to face him. The two of them laughed, just like a fearless plain boy.

While re-inserting his sword, Lynx said, “You guys? Wasn't I—”

“Don't be confident,” sela San. “I know you're great, but to take down an enemy by yourself is difficult and absurd. They not only use magic, but also advanced technology made by humans. We have come here not only to help you, but to help bring victory to Foxion Kingdom.”

Lynx was stunned for a moment, what San said was true. It can't be selfish, it can't be too ambitious. Sometimes he also needs the hands of others to get help.

“It's true. We are brothers, aren't we?” Sen took a step closer to Lynx. “The past you've been through is painful, and it's because of us. And to make up for it, we will sacrifice with you here.”

San nodded in agreement. “True, whatever problems that have ever occurred between all of us, the fact that we are brothers cannot be brushed aside. In spite of everything I've ever done to you. I'm here because of my sincere feelings to help. Apologies are not enough. Even if I die while doing this, I'm sure it's still not enough to make up for everything.”

For some reason, while looking at them in turn, Lynx felt something else in her. Her little heart was full. For decades, only this time he heard the word ‘brother’ from their mouths.

Lynx crouched down, spread out both hands, carrying the two foxes into her arms. “Yes, let's do all this together.”

***