This is strange...I feel something heavy over my body but I don’t understand what’s happening. It’s weirdly erotic.

I open up eyes.

...

Is that Gracie on top of me in her silk robe?

“Oh, you woke up Dan.”

What’s with her face? Why is...She so excited?

Gracie holds my face close to hers, “Let’s make some babies!”

“Huh?”

*SLIDE*

I open the door of our room.

*Kick*

And kick Gracie out of our boy’s room, “No thank you!”

*SHUT*

I say as I shut the door.

What the hell was that? I sigh, “Sleep is more important than sex.” I say as I get back to sleeping.

XXXXXX

It’s early in the morning,

“WHERE THE FUCK IS THAT KING?!”

I sigh, “I am not getting any more sleep, am I now?”

*BANG*

“Yo!” I say as I wave a peace sign to Carly who seems to be in an angry mood.

The King who was sleeping right next to me gets up topless and yawns.

Carly seems to be disgusted by something.

...

I am naked...The King is naked...Two guys are naked...

Jack, Luke and even Evan are naked.

Carly’s face gets red from embarrassment, “GET DRESSED YOU PERVERTS!”

*Bang*

“Perverts?” Jack seems to be confused.

We all are half-naked in our room. So, of course anyone who looks at us will think we are perverts.

XXXXXX

We reserve the big table for Fracia and us. Fracia and Carly are sitting in front of each other and I am sitting right next to Carly and Izumi while in front of me is Gracie.

“I want answers, why the hell is he here?!” Carly asks me.

“He’s innocent Carly, let be.” I say as I eat my supper.

“We lost a lot of people because of he’s inconvenience and you say he is still innocent?!” Carly...

She seems to be overreacting, “Sis, don’t you think you are overreacting to this situation?!” Jack says as he gulps down some juice.

“WHAT?! I am...Overreacting?” Carly says as she looks to be quite angry.

“Is it because of mother? Let me tell you, our mother was nothing like that old man, she was a proud Commander of Warfare. No one was as good as she was. As for that old man, tsch! He didn’t even care about her-” Jake says with an annoyed face but is soon interrupted by Carly.

*Slam*

“JACK!” Carly snaps out.

“Even you know about it sis. If father cared even a bit for our mother than he would have stopped her when he had a chance and yet...That day when he came to the city to visit us-“

“JACK ENOUGH!”

“Commander of Warfare...Wasn’t that Jill Jilheard?” Evan asks.

“That’s right, the same woman who got murdered in a war against The Southern Empire.” Jack says as he finishes his food.

“That’s wrong, she wasn’t killed in a war...She was murdered by someone.” Gracie says.

The King seems to be upset.

“What?!” Jack seems to be surprised.

Even Carly didn’t seem to know it.

“We don’t know who the killer is yet. It’s been almost 4 years but...No one seems to have gained any advantage from it.” Fracia says.

“What about the current Commander of Warfare? Have you checked them yet?” I ask.

I have only met Missus Jilheard twice yet but I know she was quite a kind and generous person. Also having a calming yet soothing voice and her singing was what I loved the most plus...She was Carly’s mother.

“The Commander of Warfare is voted via elections.” Fracia says, “And the votes were quite close too, to be honest, the current Commander should be the one to be murdered but that wasn’t the case. Instead, both accepted the results very sportingly while when it was Jill, she won with way too many votes. I don’t think everyone liked Jill but I don’t think anyone hated her either.” Fracia explains.

I wonder...

“Sir Dan...” Luke raises his hand, “Can we talk in private?” Luke asks.

“Sure.” I nod.

“I want to talk something too.” Elena says.

“Me too!” Horrell raises her hand.

What’s with them?

XXXXXX

I shift to another table with the three of my students, “So...What is it?” I ask.

“It’s about The Commander of Warfare...” Luke looks at me.

Do they know something about this?

“What does it exactly mean?” Elena asks me.

“Hein?!”

They didn’t know anything about it...Not even what it means...

I sigh, “It means someone who watches over the armies of the Kingdom. I should start from the basics actually.” I say.

They all seem to be interested in it, “There are four major commanders in a King’s court. They are elected by generals of the court. First: Commander of Warfare. A Commander of Warfare is someone who watches over the armies of the Kingdom, they command armies during wars. Forming strategies to fight, capture cities, ancient relics, explore dungeons and stuff like that. That’s the job of a Commander of Warfare.” I explain.

“Any questions?” I ask.

“Nope!” Everyone says.

I nod, “Moving onto the second one, The Commander of Diplomacy or they are also known as the King’s advisor. They take care of internal affairs, manage diplomatic relationships with foreign nations, give advice to the King and they are also the most loyal to the King.” I explain.

“So they are basically a King’s dog.” Elena says with a smile.

Seriously her thought process is kinda scary...

“Moving onto the third one, Commander of Engineering and Research, they manage the weaponry made within the weapon and use magic to repair them. They have a whole team of engineers to command. Engineers are just as talented as my brother. They also try and make new things and medicinal herbs. Basically, they command a med and the engineering team. Of course they need to have a high knowledge of medicine as well as robotics parts and magic. My brother sadly only has knowledge in robotic parts and magic due to which he can’t ever be a Commander.” I say with a disappointed smile.

Everyone seems to be invested.

“Now the final one, this guy is named The Assassin of the Court.” I say.

“Huh?!”

“What do you mean by The Assassin of the Court?” Luke asks.

“As much as everyone calls them a commander too but that’s just a single person. A single person who is worthy of wiping out a whole god damn army. Even the King himself doesn't know who that is because the Assassin of The Court is supposed to be someone that even the King doesn't answer face to face.” I say, “They are said to be the most powerful commander, someone whom even the King’s should fear. One could even call them Overpowered.” I continue.

“Overpowered?” Elena asks.

I nod, “A term used to describe someone with unimaginable power. Power beyond human comprehension.” I say.

“I see...” Elena says.

“That’s all the commanders.” I say with a smile.

“Sir Dan, wouldn’t you be considered an overpowered?” Elena asks me.

That was a surprise, I smile and answer, “I was clawed by you, remember.”

Elena looks to be sad.

“No...You were holding back...” Elena whispers.

“What?”

XXXXXX

“YOU SHITTY LITTLE BROTHER! FATHER IS THE ONE TAKING CARE OF YOU NOW! DON’T YOU BAD MOUTH HIM!”

I hear Carly scream and quickly turn around.

“YEAH RIGHT! WHERE WAS HE WHEN MOTHER WAS ALL ALONE?!! WHY DIDN’T HE COME WITH MOTHER TO THE KINGDOM?!”

The inn is hearing them scream at each other.

The King seems to be confused about what to do.

“I would be the reason for that.” I say.

“You...” Jack looks at me.

“Blame me for that old man having very little time for you.” I point at myself, “He was always busy training me, always trying to improve me in every single way possible.” I say as I look right into Jack’s eyes.

Jack breaks eye contact with me.

“Carly, would you please calm down? I understand times are hard but we can’t let your family problems get in the way of all these people. They need our help. If you guys keep on fighting how can we help them?” I look at both of them.

“If you guys wanna keep on fighting, you are free to leave the City.” I say.

“DAN?!” Carly seems to be surprised.

“I don’t want unnecessary quarrels between the citizens of Carliva.” I say.

Both Carly and Jack look away from each other. I sigh.

“Let’s get to work everyone.” I say.

“Hey Fracia, you know how to train young soldiers?” I ask.

“Yeah, I fight my wars too, you know. So of course, I do.” Fracia says.

I smile, “Luke, Elena your with me, Jack, go with the King, I want you to train with him today. Izumi and Horrell you two continue training with Carly and increasing your physical strength.” I order everyone their roles for today.

No seems to be objecting.

XXXXXX

At the open ground where I trained Elena and Jack yesterday.

“Aight, Elena, I want you to meditate and contact your inner self today. Try to escape your own mind.” I say as look at Elena.

Elena nods.

Elena sits down and closes her eyes. She begins her mediating.

I look at Look next.

“Yes sir!” I didn’t even say anything yet...

“I told you I was going to teach you a new technique, right?” I ask.

“That was weeks ago!” Luke says.

“It’s time.” I say with a smile.

“SERIOUSLY?! WOOHOO!” Luke seems to be excited but the training to just learn that single magic spell is going to be quite a pain in the ass.

XXXXXX

Carly is working on rebuilding the city along with Horrell and Izumi. All of them are carrying heavy bulk of things.

“Miss Carly...” Izumi calls Carly out.

“Is your package heavy? You should at least be able to pick up that much weight to compete with me and Dan.” Carly laughs it off.

Izumi shakes her head, “Do you and your brother always fight like that?” Izumi asks.

Carly looks at Izumi than sighs, “Yeah, it’s been like that since mother passed away. That shitty little brother of mine, always blaming father for mother’s death.” Carly says.

“But Sir Jake didn’t do anything, right?” Izumi asks.

“Maybe...Maybe not...Maybe Jack partly blames himself...I don’t know...I just don’t know anything...” Carly says with a sad face as she continues to walk.

Izumi looks to be upset.

XXXXXX

“PULL IT, COME ON!” Fracia says as he cheers Jack who has a rope tied around his waist and he seems to be pulling a huge boulder. Not really pulling it because it’s in the same position but you get the point of it.

“THIS TRAINING IS EVEN DEADLIER THAN THAT FUCKING TEACH’S TRAINING!!!!!”

XXXXXX

“The King, The Queen, The Knights, The Rooks, The Bishops, The Pawn all have been set. Who will die? Whose blood will shed? Will it be your pawns who you want to protect or the pawns that I am willing to sacrifice? Dan ThunderField and Koppel Fracia, are you guys ready for destruction?!”

A BIG FIGHT SHALL BEGIN SOON!