The Next Prince, Chapter 32 pg1
The Next Prince, Chapter 32 pg1
Chapter 32: Escalation.
“[Scream]!”
A cry of shock resounded as someone witnessed a thin man collapsing to the ground, amidst the dispersing crowd, his trembling hand reaching for the concealed knife under his shirt, threateningly.
“Back off! I said, back off!” The speaker's eyes filled with fear, ready to attack if anyone dared to approach.
Charan assessed the chaotic situation, organizing the young person to move behind while the young man stepped forward to confront the imminent danger, his strong arms held in between, shielding against the onlookers.
“Don't come any closer!!” The knife did not pierce Khanin as Charan had feared. The opposing figure veered aimlessly, indicating that he did not come to intentionally harm anyone, but seemed to be overwhelmed and unable to control himself.
“Put the knife down, let's talk.” The thick hand raised to show that he was unarmed. As Charan gradually approached, the other person turned this way and that, showing signs of confusion beyond self-control.
“Be careful...” Khanin's trembling voice guessed that the young man was distressed by the commotion. Therefore, Charan thought of attempting to quickly find a solution to the problem.
Firstly, because this area is a community, he was concerned that other villagers might be affected. Secondly, because of Charan's concern for Khanin's state of mind.
“Don't come near!” The grimacing alley caused the worn young man's back to collide with the nearby shop, adding to the startled atmosphere of the scattered onlookers.
The sound of astonishment served as a good trigger. Seizing the moment when the assailant was distracted by the groans of the distressed shop owner due to the lost rice, Charan swiftly stepped forward to grab the thin and armed arm.
Using speed to handle the uncooperative person in a less desirable manner, the other side groaned in pain, struggling and dodging, resulting in Charan needing to escalate the level of force in dealing with the situation.
“Ouch... Let go of me!” The injured person persisted, wriggling and refusing to surrender, attempting to retaliate with erratic swings, prompting Charan to increase the intensity in his response.
He used his foot to kick the knife in the opposite direction before twisting both wrists of the enemy, extending his leg to kick the other side and making it bounce off. As the slender man fell to the ground, the tall figure leaped forward, grabbing and pressing the head down onto the ground with expertise.
“Um... Officer, please help.” The vegetable stall owner quickly informed the local police, who had just arrived after chasing the thief. The surroundings were now beginning to settle down. Because many people have started to notice who they are.
Charan distanced himself from the slender figure, allowing the local officers to take care of it. He stood up and turned to grab the arm of the young prince, glancing briefly at the detective before whispering to speed up their pace.
“Let's go quickly.”
The expression of indifference on the young man's face made the slender figure feel excessively guilty. Charan touched the back of the other person's hand as they moved closer, seeking a comforting connection.
There were no additional words, but they both understood that they shouldn't involve themselves in this chaos. Charan and Khanin walked away again, leaving all the confusion behind.
The tall figure hurried their pace, but refrained from turning around to look at the people behind them. Their scrutinizing gaze swept briefly before something caught their abnormal attention.
In the midst of the onlookers, a pair of eyes glanced towards each other, revealing a mix of resentment and coolness. However, it happened in a split second before the mysterious person turned and walked away.
The appropriate distance made it difficult for Charan to see the face clearly. The furrowed brows appeared slightly while the person moved closer. At last, the young man couldn't discern any further distinctive features other than...
The walking posture... It seemed like the man had an abnormality in the ankle.
“I apologize for what happened today, Your Highness.” After enjoying the delicious food, such as beef noodle soup, Jirat's mother, the owner of the place, began mentioning an important matter. It startled the guests who had just relaxed.
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