Had fun with this character. It's not Zu, but I think you'll enjoy this chapter still. This chapter has some lore in it so you should pay attention to it. This is one of the main characters in the cast and will appear often. Like I said before I will be switching POV's from Zu to the other main cast members, so pick your favorite one. This is my first time writing from a females POV, but I found it interesting. Me changing from Zu to the other cast members won't happen often, but it will happen enough for you to develop and understand them.

Chapter Four: The Princess Swordsman

“Ha!” Clang!

“Shau!” Ding!

“Ha!” Clang!

A female dressed in grey armor was swinging her sword at a dummy. She appeared to be in her late teens, but the air she was giving out was that of a ruler. She had long blonde hair that came to her upper back - one piece of her hair was braided back behind her ear. Her azure blue eyes was completely focused on attacking the dummy with all her strength, and her small pink lips glistened. Her skin was fair, and her chest could be seen through her armor - which was not too big, but bigger than average - she has a slim waist and wide hips. In her hand is a sword that is two meters long - the hilt is red but the blade is silver. In the hilt is a golden gem that shines bright when the sunlight hits it. Her armor covers her body completely except the bottom portion has a red cloth going around it making it seem more like a dress.

Her small hands gripped the sword tight as she continued to swing it at the dummy. Each time she moved she hardly used any extra strength. Her movements were elegant - which made it seem like she was dancing instead of fighting. Suddenly her movements halted as she swung her sword around and put it in its sheath. She wiped off the little sweat on her forehead as she turned her attention to a female maid.

When she was swinging the sword earlier this maid wasn’t present, but now she was. The maid bowed as she began to speak, “Milady, the King request you.”

The blonde haired female walked up to the maid as she spoke, “I’ve told you more than a million times, call me Karinna. We’ve known each other since we were little, you are like a sister to me.” Her voice was gentle, but it also had this charm to it as well.

The maid bowed once again as she spoke, “Milady I cannot do that. The King forbade me from speaking to you in such a manner.”

Karinna replied, “He just doesn’t wish me to do whatever I want. When I was younger he was so much better.” Karinna then began to walk towards the open door.

Inside was a lot different than the outside where Karinna was. The inside was filled with maids and butlers, the walls were pure white as the pictures that hung on the wall had a golden frame. When Karinna went past the maids and butlers they all bowed to give her respect, but Karinna told them not to before.

It took her ten minutes before she reached a room that was different than the rest. Inside was two thrones made of gold, the floor was made of marble and the ceiling was high up - and it was made of glass. Seated on the biggest throne was an elderly man that seems to be in his late fifties. He had grey hair and a grey beard that was neatly trimmed. Although he may be in his fifties he was still muscular. He was wearing a red robe along with a black cloak over his shoulders. Next to his throne was a sword that had a golden hilt, but the rest was sheathed.

On the other throne was a woman that still looked young, a closer look at her and you could tell she was the splitting image of Karinna. She had long straight blonde hair that stretched to her back along with blue eyes. She was wearing a white and golden dress that showed her full features. Her chest was big - at least bigger than Karinna’s - and she had long legs. On top of her head was a crown. This woman was giving off the air of a true queen.

Karinna walked up to both of them as she bowed her head slightly. “Yes father?” These two were her parents, both being King and Queen.

The elderly man spoke up, “How is your training going?” His voice was deep, but also slightly gentle.

“It’s progressing well. Hopefully i’ll be able to match you soon, or at least my cousin.” Karinna replied.

The elderly man lightly laughed, “Match me you say… it’ll take you a long time before then. Hopefully by that time I’ll have grandchildren.”

The woman by his side also started to laugh, “Darling you know how she is. If there is no warrior as great as you she won’t even give them a second glance.”

“Indeed, it’s such a shame my daughter has to find a husband who is as great as I. Well, its not like I would have it any other way.”

Karinna asked, “Is there something else you need?”

“Right, you are already twenty-one this year have you found anyone to marry yet? You may be my sole heir to the throne, but it needs a King worthy to rule all of Zen.”

“No, not yet. I’ll let you know when I find one whose suitable.”

Karinna thought about a list of men who have tried to get her attention. Some were dukes others were men who had great achievements but none caught her eye. When she thought of her father, Arthur, she pictured him as a great warrior. Her mother Guinevere was a great wife, and a great mother. Those to together were invincible during their time, she wanted something just like that. Someone who would care for her, but also be by her side fighting together.

The elderly man took his attention off his wife as he glanced back to his daughter. “Right, Gareth is coming back from the front lines soon. However fighting against the Kingdom of Meziltin was harder than he thought, he has lost a lot of good men. He needs some new recruits therefore you are to go out and find some. Those ‘Jumpers’ have appeared today, hopefully they’ll reach one of the main towns soon. Not only do you recruit ‘Jumpers’ also try to recruit our own kind, we can’t have them thinking we actually need them.”

Karinna sighed, “Why can’t you send someone else? Traveling to one of those towns will take at least ten or twenty days.”

The elderly man’s face turned grim. “Do not talk back to me! I am your King and you shall do as I command! If I wanted one of them to do this don’t you think I would have asked them instead! This is what’s wrong with you, you do not see me as your king only as your father.”

“The other five kingdoms are doing the same, we cannot send just anyone. This is of great importance.” The elderly man finished off.

Karinna bowed her head while softly saying, “Yes Milord.” She took a look at the sword by her father's side. It was a great sword, it was a sword of legends. They said that he pulled the sword out of stone when he was little. It was a sword that was forged by the gods, it could vanquish any foe. The sword was fit for a King, and with it many thought that he would be the one to dominate the other factions. Sadly even with the holy sword Excalibur, he still failed. His failure wasn’t a result of his poor strength, it was because the other factions were too strong.

Her father King Arthur was said to be the child of the first prophecy. However when he let everyone down they knew that he couldn’t be the one. The holy sword in stone was suppose to lead the way instead it didn’t. Failing those that believed in him he lost the trust of most of the civilians.

His enemies were way more powerful than anyone expected. In the kingdom of Meziltin it is ruled by King Amos lleia and Queen Ereina. The kingdom of Meziltin is Elven territory. The Blackmoon kingdom is ruled by Vlad Tepes and Isabella. It is always shaded in the dark ruled by Vampires. The Kingdom of Zeal is ruled by Drake and Christine. Who would have known that pirates would take over and have a kingdom to themselves. There is the Kingdom of Ginada which is a holy kingdom and ruled by King Owen and the High Priest Alena. Lastly there is Niyigia which is ruled only by Raven. She is a being which surpasses what would be considered normal.

These kingdoms are all at war with each other, and even with Excalibur by his side King Arthur still couldn’t win. These kingdoms and their rulers are too great for he himself to take out alone. It’s not only him, the other kingdoms cannot take the other kingdoms out either.

In her heart Karinna cursed her father for making her go recruit those ‘Jumpers’ for their cause. She herself is a princess is such a matter such as recruitment that hard that others cannot do it!? However Karinna said not a word, she bowed her head with respect before she turned around to leave.

Watching his daughter leave King Arthur gave a sigh of relief. He looked at his wife, Guinevere and gave her a small smile. “This daughter of ours… what will we do.”

After leaving the throne room Karinna went directly to her room. It was only a twenty minute walk, but it seemed like ages. Her mind was filled with what her father said, she didn’t want to do it, but she had to.

Karinna’s room is quite what you would expect from a princesses room. Her bed is wide and long, and all along the walls are huge dressers to hold her clothes. Karinna took her sword and leaned it against the bed. She took off her armor starting with her boots while working her way up. Her legs were nicely shaped and pure white not showing one mark. Her stomach was flat, but also toned. When she took off her chest piece, her breast really popped out and jiggled. Even though she had on a bra, it looked as if they would expose themselves given the chance. Karinna stretched her body really quick before letting out a deep breath. She unhooked her bra tossing it on her bed. Next she took her her panties, as she walked towards the bath - that was a few meters away from her.

The bath was already made, steam was rising - signifying that that the bath was hot. Karinna slowly dipped her feet into the bath testing out the temperate. Finding it to suit her she slowly dropped the rest of her body into the water. ‘Hopefully I don’t have to leave too soon.’ She thought to herself as she went under the water relaxing.

Slowly footsteps were heard, and Karinna emerged from the bath. Her body glistened as the water slid down her body, making it even more charming. She looked at the maid who had white towels in her hand. “Milady, the King says you are to leave in the morning. Should I start to prepare your clothes?”

‘Ugh, why so soon?’ Karinna thought as she slowly nodded her head to the maid. The maid set the white towels down next to the bath before she left.

Karinna took a thirty minute bath before she got out. She wiped herself with the white towel the maid left, and went back to her bedroom. She went into one of her drawers to get a pair of red underwear. After putting them on, she grabbed a white robe - that was almost see through - and put it on as well. Karinna climbed up on her bed as she closed her eyes.

Soon the sun rose and Karinna opened her eyes. Next to her was a maid that was holding a plate full of food. The maid smiled at Karinna, “Right on time Milady. As always.”

Karinna grabbed the plate of food and glanced it over. There was two pieces of bread, a cup of milk, three pieces of meat and a bowl of fruit. Karinna started eating the fruit first, and each bite she took was made in a noble manner. When she ate the other pieces of food not a crumb spilled. Karinna handed the maid back the empty plate as she got up off her bed and headed to her dresser. On it was a set of clothes, a red shirt along with some black tights. ‘Perfect!’ Karinna thought as she took off her robe and exchanged it with the clothes on the dresser.

The red shirt was a little tight on her, but she didn’t mind. It showed off her upper body way better than the armor did, and her chest wasn’t restrained at all. The black tights she put on allowed her to move easily, but it also showed off her legs perfectly too. You could even see her bottom which would be considered perfectly round. It didn’t sag, nor was it flat, instead it was curved. Not too big, but not too small either, this would be considered just perfect.

The maid handed Karinna some silver accessories. There were two silver bracelets and a silver headband. Karinna happily accepted them. Next she grabbed her sword that was leaning on her bed and placed it on her waist. “Alright, let’s get this over with.”

The maid took out a map while she pointed to various locations. “Milady, there are three towns that the ‘Jumpers’ should appear at.” The maid pointed at two towns that had red circles around them. “These two already have people there waiting to recruit, therefore we have to go to Lindel Town.”

Karinna nodded her head as she glanced over the map real quick. They had ten or twenty days ahead of them, that was more than enough time for those ‘Jumpers’ to reach Lindel Town. “Ok, we should get a move on”

“Yes Milady. I already have two carriages waiting outside.” The maid replied.

“Two? We only need one.” Karinna said.

“No Milady, one is for food and clothes and the other is for you.” The maid explained.

Karinna thought about it for a moment before nodding her head. “Ok, how many guards?”

“There are five. However they can’t compare to your strength.” The maid said praising Karinna.

Karinna lightly laughed as she began walking towards the door. It was a thirty minute walk before the were at the door to the castle. The door’s edges were made of gold and the door itself was made from mithril. Karinna opened the door revealing the outside. There was a flight of stairs, but from her view she could see half the city she was living in. There were tons of big houses, shops, and people walking in attire fit for nobles. Around the castle were guards who stood ready to attack, along with some who patrolled the streets.

Karinna walked down the flight of stairs and arrived at a carriage. It had four windows with red shades over them, along with four horses. Around the carriage stood five armed men.

Arriving at the carriage one of the armored men opened the door for her as she climbed inside. Inside the carriage there was a seat that had a cushion on it along with food placed on a tray. On the side was a long bed - not as long or wide as the one in the castle though. Karrian sat on the cushion as her maid also walked inside.

The carriage began to move followed by another one right behind. The people walking the streets looked at the carriage with praiseful eyes, while some looked out their windows with eyes full with envy.

“Stop! Let me go!” A voice cried out.

Smack!

“You bitch, I paid you good and this is how you treat me!” A deep manly voice called out.

Karinna looked out the window through the shades and noticed a man standing over a woman -who was trembling on the ground. Karinna told the coachman to stop. Once stopped she got out of the carriage and approached the man and woman.

“Stop! What do you think you’re doing!?” She asked the man.

The man had a clean white shirt on with some black jeans. He wore a vest over his shirt along with some accessories. His hair was blonde and his eyes green. He looked at Karinna before he clicked his tongue. “Tsk.” He looked down at the woman before saying, “You are lucky this time.”

The man walked away leaving the woman on the ground. She looked at Karinna and kneeled. “Milady. Many thanks Milady, many thanks!”

Karinna walked over to the woman and helped her get up. She smiled at her. “Its no problem, creeps like him are what upset me the most. Be careful on your way home.” Karinna started to walk back to the carriage.

The woman bowed to Karinna who was walking away. “Yes Milady. Once again many thanks!”

Karinna got back in the carriage but the maid looked at her with saddened eyes. “Milady what if you were hurt! How would I explain that to the King?”

Karinna went to her cushion and sat down. “It wasn’t a problem, besides I can take care of myself. I cannot just stand by and pretend I don’t see anything. If someone is being mistreated you must help them.”

The maid sighed, but she didn’t say anything more. Karinna was right, she could take care of herself. After all she had the blood of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.