30 - Chapter 7: Magic Beans

Once he was sure that everyone had swallowed the magic beans, Jun smiled.

“Those were actually loyalty beans you swallowed, if ever you have a sway of allegiance, it’ll kill you.”

Joo smacked his hand against his own head, “Gah, fuck.”

“But!” Jun raised his hand, “That’s not all~”

Shi let out a whimper, what other terrors do these dreadful beans contain?!?!

“These magical beans will grant the one who consumed it a special power or ability.”

“Wh…what sor…” Shi tried to squeak a question, but was halted by Jun.

“What powers the beans grant, I do not know, but I was told the powers take shape according to the immediate thoughts the consumer had when swallowing the magic bean.”

Jun paused and observed his men for a moment, “Hmm, so Chancellor Li, what was on your mind when you consumed the bean?”

Chancellor Li’s face grew dark and grim, “Well...I swallowed my bean just after Phin swallowed his, and as it went down my throat, all I was thinking was that the moan Phin made after he swallowed the bean resembled that of a bear…”

Jun shrugged, “Well, let’s just hope it gives you the strength of one and not the hairy genes.” Everyone else thought it was funny, as Chancellor Li stood still with a blank look on his face.

Satisfied that his elite squadron was well equipped with weapons and new powers, Jun decided it was time to set of for Dragon’s Butt – the only entrance to Tarniania. And if there was any way to intercept the enemy, it would be at Dragon’s Butt.

Jun picked up his shield and walked over to Holy Knight Anderson, “Holy Knight, it’s almost dawn now, let us move off, and let us make haste.”

Anderson nodded and turned to face the squadron, “Alright, you heard the man, let’s go.”

The squadron marched off in files of three, with Holy Knight Anderson leading and King Jun right behind him.

They sang songs of war and of victory and their spirit was high, but little did they know their first obstacle awaited them at their very own town gate.

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“Holy Knight, why did you call for a halt?” Jun went up to Anderson demanding an explanation.

“My lord, something is amiss…hold, while I investigate.” Anderson drew his sledgehammer and crept towards the town gate.

What the…the enemy has already assimilated us?!?

Sweat trickled down Jun’s forehead, and he signaled for the squadron to stand at arms.

Anderson crept towards the town gate, he had to be careful, and he could not afford to make any noise as it might alarm the opposition. He looked back, the rest of the squadron stood where he left them – a good thirty yards behind, he relaxed a little, at least he didn’t have to worry about noise.

As he approached the gate, he found what he was looking for, a shadow leaned against the side of the closed gate, motionless.

A cunning one, well-hidden under the shadows of the gate frame, but no one escapes the sharp eyes of the holy knight

As soon as the shadow was within striking distance, Anderson tossed his shield at the shadow, the shield missed its target and landed on the floor but that was what Anderson intended; with a swift strike, Anderson swung his sledge hammer and struck his shield with a loud ‘CLANG’. The shadowy figure jumped with a start and started running away from the town gate screaming, “HELP!! HELP!! We’re under attack!!”

“Wow, I never knew you could run this fast, Yeong, brother of Phin.” Jun said as the figure ran in his direction.

Yeong stopped in his tracks, and when it finally hit him, and he got down onto his knees.

“Your Majesty! I..I…I… was awaiting your arrival….” Yeong stammered.

“Right…in dreamland eh? Now get your ass over and open the town gates before I soak you in barbeque sauce and grill you.”

Yeong scrambled onto his feet and dashed towards the town gate.

Jun, Anderson and their squadron of 30 elites stepped out of the town gate and started the journey towards Dragon’s Butt, where their fate lies unknown to them.