The Legend of Carmine

As the body of General Rogue lay lifeless on his bed after having a heart attack.

Who would have thought a fierce person, who had dominated the war of this kingdom and protected it for years? Now, lay lifeless in his bed. But, what could be expected as he had already reached 70. He may have lived longer if he had led a stressless life. But being the general of Lapen had impacted his mental and physical health, which ultimately led him to have a heart attack and die. He had achieved great victories in his prime age and was still dedicated to protects its people. The Norand, which lie vastly on the northern side of Lapen, and Ouran, which covered the entire south beyond Lapen. Both kingdoms had not launched a major attack for few years but it had not stopped them to make some sneaky attacks. This had kept General Rogue busy. Even just days before his death he just got rid of them. He was the best strategist, the bravest and ferocious fighter. Due to these attributes of General Rogue, Norand and Ouran would think twice before attacking Lapen.

But now with the fall of this great man. The entire nation's people, royalty, and ministers were shrouded with fear of what the near future withheld for Lapen. When the news of his demise reached the palace. It was decided that for his patriotism, and being a legendary General, to give him a funeral equal to of a royalty. So, General Rogue was brought back to capital of Lapen called Cariba. Where he was given the utmost burial and was commemorated with announcement of national mourning period of 13 days. During which the national flag fluttered half hanging as sign of national mourning for 13 days.

Now, the unexpected death of the general caused rusckus in the court and they were having trouble whom to chose to take the position of the Great general. That person need to have at least equal or more capabilities than the general to take such big responsibility.

As the court, discussed this matter and they were reluctantly thinking of assigning the post to Lex, who had worked as arm-of-aide for General Rogue, and was one of the best disciple of the General. However, Crown princess of Lapen, Carmine thought otherwise, because of her interaction and analysis of Lex during her visit to General Rogue. She could see he was a fearless fighter but lack strategical skill for military. His lacking came from the fact he believed that fighting war is similar to fighting a person. Lex could ace one on one fights and follow commands but to govern all the military power would have been out of his league, and Carmine knew it. Princess Carmine in the King's court listened patiently to all the side finally spoked, "Respected ministers, do u all really believe appointing Lex will solve the problem? Why do you all think he is the only one who can save our nation?"

Finance minister stated" There is no one better than Lex in our military bank"

Carmine, "Then we can look outside of it. I think we should make it an open competition for all our public for the general post. We may find someone better. If no one than Lex will be the general without any question. I think we should allow everyone who is interested and disregard their background and status. Furthermore, this will also give our people an opportunity to lessen their sorrow of loss of the great General as well as motive them to some extend.

Lapen is a small kingdom between two giant kingdom Norand and Ouran. Though Lapen is a small kingdom, it is constantly attacked because of it good cultivable land, natural scenic beauty and being the only kingdom that connects Norand and Ouran. Those both giant kingdom were very ambitious and expanded through out the land. And had conquered all the land that existed in north and south. Lapen did not believed in glory of extending the land through war, which inflicted suffering to the people. When General Rogue was in his prime age he had won numerous battle against Ouran and Norand. So, Ouran stopped invasion towards Lapen and headed south. Seeing this Norand also conquered north side. But after years they both had become a powerful nation. And they were certainly thinking to attack Lapen at some point. And with the news of the downfall of general it was very near.