Years and days have passed, and the monsters of the void have returned to spread doom on the world. At the gates of the golden kingdom, Ghost noticed a distressed knight.

GHOST: Hey, are you okay?

KNIGHT: Ah, oh, General! Yes, I'm fine. Why?

GHOST: You look scared.

KNIGHT: Holding onto a ring on his finger. I'm fine, thank you so much.

GHOST: If you say so. Looking at the ring. A wife?

KNIGHT: No, a fiancée. I will marry her after the war.

GHOST: Make sure to invite me to the wedding.

KNIGHT: You are invited to our wedding.

GHOST: With a smile. I'll be there.

Time passes, and the knights, mages, and others prepare to go to the gate.

THE KING: What's our name?

EVERYONE: We are the Guardians.

THE KING: Now the General will tell you the plan.

Everyone stands in their positions, waiting for orders.

GHOST: Listen to my words. These are orders from me to you.

Everyone is confused, looking at each other, wondering what he means.

GHOST: Those who have a female or a beloved one shall return and move back.

Many of them walked back, confused.

GHOST: Those who are left, don't lie, don't act like a hero. If you have something to lose, walk back. That's an order.

Many others returned to the back.

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GHOST: You may wonder why I ordered you to retreat. You aren't going to this war.

All of them are shocked.

KNIGHT1: Why?

KNIGHT2: Yes, why won't we join this war?

All of them look at the king, waiting for answers. He starts walking towards them, moving to the back.

MAGE3: Your Majesty, why?

THE KING: Just listen to him.

Everyone looks at Ghost.

GHOST: As we all know, we have gone through many wars. We lost many friends, family members, and lovers. Every time I return with those who are left of us, I see those who lost their beloved ones cry and scream in pain. We are unable to return most of their bodies to bury them properly. I'm tired of making people cry because of my orders. That's why every single one of you shall stay back in the kingdom.

KNIGHT4: But we are the Guardians, we shall protect those whom we love.

GHOST: And leave them to cry on your death? Most of them would rather die than live with one of you dying for them.

Everyone looks down, realizing their mistake. In the purpose of protecting those they love, they forgot about their own feelings.

GHOST: And that's not all. We don't know how powerful they are and how smart they are. We can't leave the kingdom behind. Those who will stay behind are the last hope of ours. We will fight knowing there is no danger. We'll harm our people. I trust you to protect them. Do you promise me you will cover my mistakes?

Everyone: We shall. We trust you. We will do all we can.

GHOST: Who are we? On the top of his lungs.

Everyone: Screaming, "We are the Guardians!"

GHOST: Everyone left, follow me.

They venture through their path to the gate. After reaching it, they find leaders of the monsters waiting for them with their arms.

LEADER2: Hhhhhhhhh, foolish humans! You dare fight us?

Without an answer, the Guardians attack. Everyone does their best. The battle takes some time, but no significant damage is done.

LEADER1: Hhh, you may have killed many of us, but the others went to your kingdom.

The Guardians act shocked.

MAGE4: Oh no, everyone is in danger. (Acting poorly)

LEADER2: Huh?

KNIGHT97: General, we need to return.

GHOST: No, no hope left for us. We shall surrender.

The void monsters look confused, looking at the Guardians who snapped, laughing, holding their stomachs in pain.

LEADER2: Why are you laughing?

GHOST: With tears in his eyes. Behind you...

A sword went through his chest, killing him. The other leaders were stabbed. The battle continues. The void monsters were easily killed after their leaders were down. Back at the golden kingdom...

LEADER5: Humans, today shall be your last.

THE KING: Huh, what?

LEADER6: Look.

LEADER4: No, that's impossible. They are supposed to be back there.

The Guardians attack without introduction, gaining the upper hand. The others who were with Ghost return to find the battle over.

GHOST to the king: Damages?

THE KING: Except for the battlefield, nothing.

After Ghost walked around, there were no damages except for some broken blades. By the evening, in the center of the kingdom, everyone gathered to celebrate, females eating dinner together once again. Men walked with their new wives. Tears were dropped after this battle, but this time, they were tears of happiness.