(They arrive and enter the island in Vietnam. All he can do is carry her and reach the island's shore. He lays her on the sand and collapses beside her from sheer exhaustion... The next day comes, and Sato wakes up before Hanami and opens the bag.)
Sato: What? What are all these magic stones? Alright, there's a letter.
(He opens the letter)
Kwaki: I hope the one reading this letter is my niece. If it isn't her, I ask you to pass these words to her.
Kwaki: You have always been, after my brother's death, like a daughter to me. But our enemies are too many, and it is expected that if this letter reaches you, I will already be dead, which means we have lost this war. But this hasn't been a war for me for a while, not since I learned that my dearest friend, Tariq, has died. All I could think about this week is that death is near, and the war means losing you. All I ever wanted was for you to live, so I gave you a chance to be free like never before.
Kwaki: The rest of the letter, tell it to Sato or whoever is with you... The boat is headed to whatever location you desire here. The second time, if you have no solutions left and feel weak, head to Egypt. It is my friend's country, and there is an item there belonging to someone dear to me and to Tariq, which you will need. As for the stones, they are magic rocks, each with its own use. Hanami can use them and explain them to you. And finally, goodbye Hanami. You were like a daughter to me, try to live freely. And thank you, Omar.
Kwaki: Written by Kwaki, through Awara.
Sato: Stupid man! Stupid!
(He cries, unable to comprehend what is happening.. Hanami wakes up, surprised by a tear on her forehead. She remembers what happened after a while. Sato approaches from a distance)
Sato: Hanami, you're awake. Take this letter, I've already read it, and now it's your turn. I'm going to leave you and get some fish for us to eat before we head to the city.
(Hanami, no longer able to speak or cry after emptying all she could... in a low voice)
Hanami: Don't be late.
Sato: I can promise you I won't be late.
(Hanami starts reading, and tear after tear falls, until Sato notices from afar and doesn't return until she stops crying after a while. Sato then goes to Hanami)
Sato: What do you want to do now?
Hanami: Hmmm... You know what? I'm tired of all this, and I can't describe how I feel right now. I just want to eat lots and lots of food right now, and then I'll think.
(While they are eating)
Sato: Alright, look, the moment I met Kwaki, he was an absolute bastard.
Hanami: What are you saying? Speak well of him. But you know what? You're right, he's always been a huge bastard.
Sato: Tomorrow we'll get some food from inside Vietnam, then leave and go wherever you want to go.
Hanami: No, I want to avenge my uncle's death.
Sato: Impossible! He left you a chance and you want to waste it! We're not doing this.
Hanami: If you're not with me, I'll do it alone, even if it's impossible.
Sato: I will stop you. It has become my responsibility to protect you.
Hanami: No, no, it won't happen. I'm going.
(Hanami gets up and goes to take her sword from near the stone, but before she does, Sato grabs her foot, knocks her to the ground, and holds both of her hands)
Sato: Listen, I lived alone for more than two years. I read all the books my father had and never once thought of avenging him because he told me that if he got angry, he would do something stupid, and now he's dead because of his stupidity and his anger.
(Hanami's cheeks start to flush as she looks at Sato on top of her. She notices a tear on her cheek and sees Sato crying. He lets go of her hands and leaves)
Sato: You know what? If you desperately want revenge, go. I won't stop you. You know what you have to do, I don't need to tell you.
Hanami: No, I'm not going anywhere.
(Sato stands still)
Hanami: I want to teach you everything I know, learn with you, and learn your plan too. Good. We will go to my friend and her father in Vietnam. They are allies. We can learn and cooperate with them for a while until we figure out what to do.
Sato: Why do you still want all this? Why don't we just go and explore the world?
Hanami: Fine, but I must teach you everything I know so you can protect me. I think that's what I should do. Listen, I'm going to sleep. Gather some wood so we can make a fire before nightfall.
(Hanami tries to sleep and Sato comes over)
Sato: I want to go back to my village just to show off.
(Hanami loses her temper and gets up from her sleep)
Hanami: For the thousandth time, stop talking so loudly, you idiot! I can't even sleep now because of what you're saying. Go to the beach until I fall asleep.
Sato: Okay, sorry, I'll go.
(As he stands up to leave)
Hanami: Haaaaaa... Hmm... No, stop. Come here, I don't want you to go.
Sato: I don't understand what you want now.
Hanami: Nothing, just stay by my side.
(The next day comes... and their journey to reach the kingdom of Vietnam begins)
Sato: I don't like to complain much, but really, damn Kwaki for making me walk all the way to the kingdom's location.
Hanami: Come on, we're almost there, boy.
Sato: Don't call me a boy. I can fight you even without a rank.
Hanami: You idiot, do you really think swordsmiths don't have ranks?
Sato: What? They have a classification too?
Hanami: Yes, you're classified a bit stronger than me, because swordsmiths use their weapons, and to make a sword, you must have combat skills. I have them, but less than you. I'm stronger in movement because of my training, but you have preconceived principles because you make swords.
Sato: Great! That's why I'm stronger than you, I'm stro—
(As she walks with him, Hanami trips him with her foot, grabs her sword, and places it next to his face)
Hanami: One last time, if you say that word again, this sword will be inside your head.
Sato: I'm sorry, I didn't mean it.
Hanami: There's not much left until we reach the emperor.
(They look from inside the forests at the light between the trees, finding a great city of the people of Vietnam before them)
Sato: Actually, it's more beautiful than the city I used to live in.
Hanami: Alright, let's go in. Be careful, there are a lot of prostitutes here.
Sato: Don't worry, I'm a Muslim.
(A lady pulls him into an alley moments later. Hanami notices he has disappeared and gone into the side alley)
Hanami: Are you kidding me? We haven't even finished talking! Listen, you're the one who needs to train to protect me, not me! And you, stop doing those stupid things.
Sato: Okay, okay, I didn't know that's what she wanted. I thought she wanted me to buy something.
Hanami: Seriously?
(They both start asking passersby where to find the emperor's castle until night falls and they are finally in front of it)
Hanami: We want to enter to meet the emperor's daughter. She is my friend.
Guard: I need to know your name to inform her.
Hanami: Tell her Hanami, and she will know.
(After a few moments, the guard returns)
Guard: Alright, we must search you before you enter.
(The guard puts his hands on Hanami and then gets closer to her)
(Sato draws his sword)
Hanami: Don't worry, I'll handle it.
(Hanami draws her sword, grabs his hand, and plunges her sword into it)
(The guard starts screaming in pain)
Sato: Well, you know you deserve this.
Second Guard: He really brought this on himself. Please, come in.
Hanami: Thia! Finally!
Thia: I missed you, Hanami. I'm sorry for what I heard, but don't worry, we will take revenge on the Southern Union...
Hanami: Don't worry about me, I heard my uncle's words. I don't want revenge because I have Vietnam, the strongest allies who can get revenge for me without any trouble.
Thia: That's right.
Sato: Ahem...
Hanami: Right, this is Sato. He will be my right hand until I can get my position back, or at least until they stop chasing me.
Thia: Sato, a beautiful name for someone from the Middle East.
Sato: My real name is Omar.
Hanami: What? Kwaki didn't tell me. I thought you were special.
Thia: It's obvious now that your name would be Omar.
Hanami: Let's drop it. We want you to have Sato train for a month, and at the same time, I'll help you train the soldiers.
Thia: No, that won't happen.
Hanami: What? What?
Thia: No, it won't happen. You won't train anyone. After learning that you lost everything, I won't be foolish enough to let you forget your sorrow through work. Instead, you must plan. Therefore, you will help me with combat strategies.
Hanami: I agree.
Sato: Don't you have the book of Khalid ibn al-Walid?
Thia: Who is that?
Sato: Are you stupid to—
(Hanami raises her sword at Sato)
Hanami: She doesn't like jokes. Next time, she'll be the one to put the sword to your throat.
Thia: Stop it, you know this is just how he talks. Let him be.
Sato: Sorry, I'll choose my words more carefully. Khalid ibn al-Walid is the best tactical planner in wars and was one of the most prominent figures I learned about from books and history.
Thia: Well, it doesn't sound like a bad idea. I'll ask the intermediaries in Egypt and Iraq to send us the book of Khalid ibn al-Walid.
(After they finish talking, they go to the room)
Thia: Since you've become so fond of men, I've made your room a shared one.
Hanami: What? Stop it! You know what, it doesn't matter. I'm tired, I just want to sleep. You know what? I'll sleep here. If he wants to stay or get another room, he can tell her.
(A few minutes later)
Sato: Thank you. I noticed earlier that there are no available rooms for me in the castle, so I thank you for letting me stay with Hanami. And don't worry, I'll sleep on the floor and won't get near her.
Thia: Listen, you're very good. What are you hiding?
Sato: I'll tell you the truth. I just lived alone for a long time and I felt that feeling, and I don't want her to feel it. And I don't want anything from her. My father was supposed to be her guardian but he died, so I must protect the last thing I have left of him, even if it's just a promise.
Thia: Stop, stop, you talk too much. I'm leaving. See you tomorrow, your training will start at nine o'clock.
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Sword of Eternity: The Long Covenant's Journey
Daughter of the Emperor of Vietnam: Thia
Hair: Black
Age: 16
Eyes: Yellow
Height: 169
....
(The days pass and Sato learns more, and his relationship with Hanami grows stronger. The time for the war between the two armies arrives)
Thia: Listen, Sato, we have a secret weapon. It's the Potion of Immortality.
Sato: What?
Thia: As you heard. Hanami has always been a close relative of mine since childhood, and Kwaki stood by me and my father a lot. It's impossible for anyone to touch us, but she might be, because she's a tactical leader and could die, and she was like a sister to me. You will be by her side, and if anything happens to her, make her drink it before she dies. And for the potion's effect to be stopped, she must drink the blood of one of her loved ones.
Sato: What are you saying? How will that happen?
Thia: Even if she doesn't drink it, keep it with you. Give it to her. We have two of them as well.
Sato: I hope I don't let you down.
Thia: Don't worry. Whomever Hanami trusts, I trust.
Here ends the third chapter of Sword of Eternity: The Long Covenant's Journey.