Save Wilona

Hosh and Wilona walked carefully through the Gray Forest. The man had previously given a sign with a blue rope so he could easily find his way back. Sure enough, even if it only took an hour, they could already see a bright light that was the Crosby clan.

Wilona looked even more excited and started to jog out of the forest. Wilo stopped when she saw that there were several tents in a clearing which judging by the flags were clearly from the Zenith clan. Some of the soldiers started to see her and even some people were seen running into the biggest tent in the middle.

Wilona was so happy to see her father, King Alaric who came out of the tent and welcomed the princess with joy. King Alaric expressed his relief after five days in total they had been waiting there and trying to find Wilona. The king said that many soldiers had entered, but not many had returned.

“My daughter, I almost gave up. Father had prepared to enter the forest alone, but father couldn't just do it because there were burdens and responsibilities waiting in the Zenith clan. I hope you understand." King Alaric kept rubbing the top of the princess's head.

"No problem, Dad. I know you must be trying your best. Luckily I met this nice guy who helped me out.” Wilona stared at the direction where Hosh should have been standing.

How confused Wilona was when she couldn't find Hosh anywhere. She even called his name several times, but the man just disappeared. Instead, a man with two sticks in both hands was standing looking at her with a straight face.

"Hosh, where are you?" asked Wilona trying to find.

“I am here, Princess Wilona.”

Instantly everyone fell silent. In contrast to Princess Wilona, ​​who was suddenly confused and shook her head in disagreement. It was definitely not the Hosh she saw in the forest. The man she saw was handsome and also very healthy. Wilona may not know it, but everyone there knows what gift the king promised to anyone who manages to find the princess.

King Alaric tries to get the princess into his tent with Hosh. The dignified middle-aged man glanced at the princess and Hosh alternately. The king let out a long sigh perhaps regretting his own words. Moreover, Wilona looked contemptuously at the man she had just met.

"Young man, what is your name and tell me about yourself?" asked King Alaric carefully.

“My name is Hoshea Anushka Catra, Your Highness. And you can call me Hosh. I come from the Crosby clan and have come here only on personal business, Your Highness. I live with my grandparents who are both farmers. For me there really isn't much that can be done because of the disease I'm suffering from.”

“I see. So you accidentally found the princess in the Gray Forest?” asked the king again.

"Yes. I helped her out of mercy, Your Highness. She was alone in the forest and had neither food nor drink. I'm worried that what she's consuming inside will actually end up hurting her. Previously I thought that I would immediately leave her as soon as she made it out of the forest. I didn't expect the king and the others to be waiting here at all.” Hosh explained very straightforwardly.

“Hosh, then are you married?” asked the king again.

"Not yet, Your Highness."

"You know what the rewards are for those who find and bring my daughter back safely?"

"I heard it, Sir. But I will not demand anything, Your Highness. The princess also definitely wouldn't agree to that idea and I totally understand that. After all I know, the princess is passing through this forest on her way to meet her lover.”

"What's the matter, Father? What rewards are we talking about here?” Wilona looked curious.

“Wilona, ​​my daughter. When you disappeared, we were so confused. Your mother and I thought about how to find you faster. Therefore, we made a contest. Where one is, if a man finds you unmarried, then he will marry you.”

“Dad, don't joke! You know I already have a boyriend right? Lionel from the Lazarus clan. We love each other and it is impossible for us to separate because of this. After all… who would want to marry a man like him?” Wilona pointed clearly at Hosh.

“Wilona, ​​listen to me first. This competition has been clearly stated and witnessed by all residents of the four clans. You also made it clear just now outside by saying it in front of the soldiers. Everyone has seen and will tarnish father's name if I cancel the contest just because you don't like Hosh. A king's promise is absolute and only destiny can change it.”

“Father, are you saying I have to marry this man just so you don't feel embarrassed in front of the clansmen?” Wilona had already shouted out of annoyance with tears welling up.

“You have to marry Hosh after all. He seems like a nice guy. Even in his current state, he helped you get out of the Gray Forest. You must try to accept it. After all, that lover of yours that you're proud of, isn't here to seek your whereabouts at all. He already returned to his clan three days ago.” King Alaric explained.

“It must be because of him… because Lion has his reasons. However we love each other and are still together to this day. After all, yeah. Look at this sick man. What he needs is treatment and not marriage!” Wilona insists on refusing the marriage.

“That's right, and this disease can be cured if we find a cure. All that can be done after you marry him. Behind this illness, he is a good and responsible man. Even if he wanted to, he could leave you in that forest.”

“King Alaric, I'm sorry to interrupt, but please consider everything the Princess has said. I will not sue for marriage. I will leave in silence if that is what you want.”

“Nobody's going to leave, Hosh. And you Wilona, ​​whether you want it or not, you still have to marry Hosh. If not, then you will get a punishment that you will never imagine. I will order the soldiers to pick up your grandparents now to talk about marriage. I will also immediately announce to the whole clan about your wedding plans. Most importantly, I myself will make sure you get married right before my eyes.” King Alaric uttered.

“King Alaric, you are too much!” Wilo cried and ran away from the tent.

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