The Next Prince, Chapter 44 pg3
The Next Prince, Chapter 44 pg3
Those who had thought they were smarter than anyone else had actually made a big mistake. Because they overlooked a small piece on the board game.
“Let’s finish this. Dhipabawon...” The words of the leader of the Meenakarin family trailed off as the situation suddenly flipped on its head. It was a split second decision that impacted the fate of four important individuals in the country.
Waseen signaled for the man with the limp who was holding the gun to give it back, while Khanin, gathering his last bit of consciousness, seized an opportunity and lunged at Waseen. He made a sudden decision and tackled Waseen to the ground, ordering Charan to turn the gun away from the man with the gun.
Bang!
The final showdown was imminent. Charan shot the gun out of the hand of the attacker and then aimed his gun at the man who had attacked Khanin. At the same time, several people emerged from their hiding places.
“Stop this, Your Majesty.”
“Father...”
“Hand over your weapon.” Tanattai, who had been waiting for the right moment, raised his gun and aimed it at Waseen.
Until now, the middle aged man had to wait for all of Waseen’s sins to be revealed and feared for Khanin’s safety.
“So you are all on the same page, that's great. You dogs.” Waseen chuckled, causing him to flinch and appear unconscious. It made Khanin tremble and step back, but it was because he underestimated Waseen too much and missed his mark.”
“Ah!”
“Nin!”
“That’s enough! Drop the gun! If you don’t want Khanin to die!” The crazy man jumped up and unlocked Khanin’s chokehold before aiming a pistol at the boy's head. Everything happened faster than Tanattai and Charan could react.
Khanin struggled, but Waseen showed no sign of being affected. Being forgotten, a rejected family, made them forget one important thing. However, even though he was underestimated, Waseen was still the ruler of the state, with the ability to fight like no one else could.
“I’m giving you a choice. This is your last chance.Either you will kill Dhipabawon...or I’ll kill Khanin, then you, and finally myself.” The negotiations only led to a heavier burden for Charan. He stood still, but his mind raced with anxiety. However, seeing Waseen holding the gun to the head of his beloved, Charan’s heart burned like being consumed by fire.
“I...will do it.”
There was no other option better than this. It was necessary for Charan to act to keep Khanin alive.
Tanattai’s throat was dry. The gun in his hand was almost useless now. If he dared to counterattack, it meant accepting the risk that could mean Khanin’s life.
“Good...aim at Dhipabawon.” Waseen grinned before issuing a final order that left those with no choice but to comply.
“No, Phii Ran...no, don’t do it!”
“Shut up!” Waseen tightened his grip around Khanin’s neck, but the small man didn’t pay any attention to the gun aimed at his head, and he looked back and forth, sending pleading glances toward his beloved.
He wasn’t worried about Dhipabawon, but he knew that if Charan decided to do what Waseen told him, it would help him survive for this time. After this was over, there was a chance for him to survive. Charan would have no different penalty than a convicted criminal who intentionally killed someone.
Beautiful eyes welled with teardrops. They stared at each other before one unforgettable moment rose clearly and the pain in their hearts expanded like a toxic that had a purpose to endanger life.
“I...have always wondered why I was born. If not for me, others wouldn’t have to struggle and sacrifice themselves. You could have a life of your own, and my father could probably be living in the palace and living a life that everyone wants. I can't even answer myself as to why I am still alive is a good thing, isn’t it?”
“...”
“It’s good that we’re still here...”
“...”
“It’s good that we met.”
Hot tears streamed down as Khanin winced, too afraid to ask Charan what had happened up until this point. Amidst them, the words “It’s good that we met” were used.
“I’m sorry... there’s nothing that I can do to make amends... everything
Waseen said was true... I apologize.”
No one knew if Dhipabawon’s apology was sincere or not, but the somber tone of his voice made the atmosphere even more tense. Dark eyes scanned those who he had nurtured with trembling hands.
Relationships, trust, respect, and love... are now shattered beyond repair. Charan gripped the gun in his hand so tightly that the overwhelming feeling in his chest almost made his brain explode.
“Come on, it’s time to take revenge for your mother, Charan, shoot him.”
Waseen’s words were no different than a poisonous venom in a garden. Charan acknowledged his humanity and wanted to let go of everything, to try following the desires in his heart.
Charan knew very well that he would have to face the consequences for his actions, but then again, is taking revenge really the highest thing in his life?
The tip of his hot finger moved to prepare the gun barrel, the moment of decision making was imminent, but the heartfelt pleas of some people made Charan rethink his actions.
“Phii Ran...”
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