Eleanor's p.o.v "It's fine. You will be fine." I whispered to myself with tears running down my cheek. I couldn't stop thinking about him and every moment we spent together. What pained me the most was how he pretended so well to be someone else. After serving me from falling, he went on to chain me to the wall. All those times he asked how my walk was, he knew about them because I was with him. I even went on to ask him for help to escape him. He was obviously laughing behind my back at how stupid I was. When a knock came at the door, I stood up from the floor and sat on the bed. "Come in," I said in a cracked voice then wiped off my tears. I was sure it wasn't Ducan. He couldn't come here after what I had said to him. "I'm sorry to bother you." A familiar voice came through the passage. When the witch came into view, I stood up. "You. What do you want!? Are you here to kill me?" I asked loudly. I remembered her very well. On my wedding day, she treated me roughly and badly.
Bright's p.o.v"Never go into the hero's tent without being called and never talk back when spoken to without his permission." Those were the so-called golden rules that every warrior was supposed to follow. It was laughable because the way they treated the hero was like he was part of the gods when he was just a mere human being.The other rules weren't important, but I was told to keep them at heart. On Wednesday I wasn't allowed to walk around at night because it was the day most warriors had fun with the female servants and maids. They hated it when they came across someone they thought of as weak.As for why they treated Conner like trash it was simple. Because he was weak in their sight.Over a meal, Conner opened up a bit to me and I got to learn a few things about him.Although he was skilled in fighting, he could never kill or injure his opponent due to his past experience. He one day watched his mother being split in half by some robbers who broke into their house.He wanted
Zara's p.o.v I woke up feeling exhausted, and my muscles were aching. I sat upright with a groan and touched my head. Why was I sleeping? When I wasn't sleepy at all. The last thing I remembered was.....! "Mistress," I whispered with emphasis when I recalled how she had pushed me away and then made me pass out. "I'm here." She responded. I looked at her and saw that she was sitting behind her desk. Was it her hobby to always sit behind there, what was so special about the damn desk? I moved at the edge of the bed with a glare then grabbed the sheet behind me without moving my gaze from her, wrapping it around my waist. "Why did you do that to me?. Was I so bad that you would make me pass out!" I screamed angrily. She sighed heavily and then moved her hands to the top of the desk. I watched as she slowly began removing a bloody-wrapped cloth from one of her hands. When she pulled it off, my heart picked up. I found myself standing up and going to her side to take a closer look
Ducan's p.o.v"Forgive me for asking this great Maou, but why are you in my private study room?" Ose asked seriously.I moved and went to sit on a sofa which was opposite his desk."I'm losing my mind," I answered softly.He put his scroll down then stood up and moved in front of me."Didn't the ancient witch help you in any way?" He asked in concern."She did, but it's still hard on me and what's worse, is that I'm turning into a stalker," I answered honestly.He kept quiet and then laughed softly."Ducan what do you mean by a stalker? Because there is no way in heaven or hell you are spying and following your wife." He said.When I couldn't respond, he widened his eyes in shock."Ducan, are you seriously stalking her?" He asked at the top of his voice."Yes, I am. What else was I to do? She refused to talk or look my way!" I answered seriously."Is that why you are in your human form?. Also, have you forgotten that she asked for time!" He exclaimed."Well I know she did, but I can't
Eleanor's p.o.vDucan was holding my hand! That's what went through my mind as we walked.My heart was rapidly beating, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling.I was upset with him, although I dearly missed him and I couldn't bring myself to be the one to talk to him first. Now that he was next to me, I felt very happy and calmer than I had been.I was also glad that he was relying on me to help with his people when he could have asked someone else."Watch your step." He said softly when we walked to a large bridge.I looked at the water on the side of the bridge and then smiled widely. There were a few flowers on top with different colors and ahead of us were a lot of houses as well as green pastures.As we got closer to the houses I could see children running back and forth while some sat down playing with small animals that looked like mystical pets.A normal human being would have been scared over how the demon children looked because of their features, but I wasn't, after stayin
Ducan's p.o.v "Thank you," I whispered softly to Eleanor while we walked back to the palace. "For what?" She asked. "For helping Micah out," I answered, then looked at our linked hands happily. I felt like we got closer after working together. I also had hope that she would soon be sharing my bed chamber again. "Well, they are ...." She hesitated but completed her sentence. "My people as well." She answered with a shrug. I smiled and then gave her hand a light squeeze. She was really kind and very considerate. When she looked at me seriously and then stopped walking, I too did the same. "Ducan, just because I am okay with what happened today it doesn't mean I'm not upset with you." She said as my smile faded. I knew she was, and I could have been surprised if she wasn't. "I know. I'm just glad and grateful that you were willing to help out." I answered then glanced to the side when I heard light movements behind the tree. "Eleanor, thank you for today. You can go back in a
Ose's p.o.v"This strategy is okay, but the division is weak!" Ducan spat loudly.Hours had gone by, and we were all trying our best to come up with a plan that would please him."How about swapping the front generals with creatures of the dark?" The ancient witch asked."The human warriors would easily take them down because of their anointed weapons. Next time think before you suggest something so stupid." Ducan responded coldly.I looked at the generals and noticed how tired and scared they all looked."Forgive me Great Maou, but I have something to report," I said then leaned to his ear."We have been in here for hours, won't the queen panic when she realizes she is locked in? She will be terrified and think the worst is happening." I whispered.He shifted and looked at me coldly as I quickly took a few steps back and lowered my gaze to the ground. I could see how upset he was over my words, any wrong move would trigger him."The meeting ends here today. Tomorrow, I'll summon all
Ose's p.o.vI reached the door to my bedchamber and the door opened by itself.I hesitated before going in.Clair was sitting on the ground with her hands pressed on each side of her head.I stood still for a second then approached her and stood in front.She dropped her hands and looked at me seriously."Have you come to a decision?" I asked seriously."No. A warrior does not leave other warriors behind. Even if I decided to leave, it wouldn't make me feel at ease. I could inform their parents that their children are still alive yet watch them live in worry over how they would survive in this territory. If I stay, then we will all be thought of as dead and our parents would be very heartbroken." She answered with a sad expression on her face.She looked conflicted and somehow pale. It made me want to sympathize with her."I have another deal for you," I said calmly."What is it this time?" She asked sarcastically."If you tell me about the male warriors' positions, strategy, weapons,
Eleanor's p.o.v "No running in the passage!" I said loudly to my kids. They giggled and ran ahead completely ignoring me. "They sure are stubborn," Iris whispered. "Yes, they really are," I answered with a smile. My son who was the oldest (eight years old) looked very much like his father. He also had two forms, one a dragon and the other one human. He was mostly with his father because he loved magic and learning new things. My young daughter who was five years old was an angel. She was usually quiet, and she was very skilled in archery. At first, I was very concerned about that, but Iris assured me that most demons began training at a very young age. I felt confused because there was never a day she showed her demon form, so I had assumed she was only human but Iris was so sure she too had a demon form. According to her, her powers would show any year or day, so I paid no attention to that because the most important thing was that I loved them no matter what. "So my son is rea
(Ten years later) Clair's p.o.v "General," Charity called, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Yes," I answered calmly. "The queen has agreed to your request, and I was sent to report to you directly." She said in my office. "Thank you, captain, that's great news," I answered with a smile then looked at the future plans I had written in the scrolls on the desk. Life wasn't the same after ten years had gone by. Everything was different for us. When we decided to go back home, it wasn't because we missed our land. It was because we wanted to say goodbye to the ones we cared for and loved. Those were our siblings and parents. The other thing we wanted to do was to overthrow and kill the priests and elders that were against the demon kingdom and that's exactly what we did. The humans hated the demons and that was because of them. Every chance they had they poisoned our minds. As long as we would have stayed in the demon kingdom nothing would have changed, so we decided to go back. The
Oni's p.o.v "Me," Zara answered as I gasped loudly. Iris looked at him in disbelief. Her grasp on her staff tightened. "It was nice being a part of this beautiful kingdom. Its power, people, and everything were beyond what my mind imagined. You demon king you were kind enough to not kill us all, and I found love with one of the most powerful women in all territories. As much as I would love to stay, I can't. My parents aren't getting any younger and I never said goodbye to them, so they must be depressed over my disappearance. Also, I am the next chief in line because I'm their only male child. If I wasn't, I would have gladly stayed. Sadly I can't turn a blind eye to my people, not after all that I have learned." He said seriously. "In that case, come closer," Master said as Zara slowly did. Master raised his hand and pressed it on his head. I watched as Zara slowly began to revert to his previous young self. When he looked at his hands he quickly looked at Iris who lowered her
Oni's p.o.v We all stood looking at the burning bodies of the dead warriors quietly. It was so sad for us all to say goodbye because they were our friends. I held Charity's hand and glanced at her to see if she was okay. Since Ose's words that day, I was very considerate towards her. That day I rushed back to hug her and tell her how happy I was that she was alive, was the day we got closer. At first, she froze looking at me seriously before breaking down like a baby. I never knew simple words would mean so much. I moved and embraced her without a word. We didn't need to talk in that moment of bliss. Since then, we were acting like lovers, and it was because we both had this understanding between us, and we were very fond of each other. My only wish and hope were that we would soon fall in love with each other and be together for as long as we can. "All the warriors and generals report to me in the throne room at once." My master said loudly then disappeared with the queen from
Ose's p.o.v"You are safe now, you can all go back," I said happily to the elderly who were at the entrance of the maze.Luckily they were all safe and protected well.The grounds were clean from blood because of a spell Iris had cast and everything was back to normal.We had lost a few of our warriors and most of the creatures, which was sad.The ritual to help them (the dead) cross to the afterlife was going to be held by Ducan in the next two days, for now, we didn't want to disturb him. Iris, Oni, and I were overlooking everything and for hours we couldn't rest or see our lovers."Are you done with what you are doing?" Iris asked behind me.I turned and looked at her with a wide smile."Yes," I answered, then took a step closer."I still can't believe how easy it was for us to win the war," I said softly.She laughed then moved her hand to my shoulder."It was easy because we were united and had each other's back." She answered."Yeah, you are right. Are you done with what you wer
Eleanor's p.o.v"Stop it, that's dirty," I whispered in a labored breath.I was leaning against my elbows looking down on Ducan between my parted legs with sweat running down my forehead."What's dirty? You mean this?" He asked, then thrust his tongue into my wetness roughly.I threw my head back and screamed out his name in a voice that was unlike my own.What was this sensation I was feeling, it was new to me, yet it made me excited.His tongue was slightly painful, yet it was giving me so much pleasure. I wanted him to keep doing that, so he could satisfy this growing need I was feeling."My heart, you don't want me to stop do you?." He asked huskily.I bit my lower lip refusing to answer him. It was embarrassing to voice out my true thoughts.I was a virgin, yet I was acting like some indecent lady who had experience in doing this."What if he loses his interest in knowing that I did want him to continue?". That thought was making me uncomfortable.I sighed heavily, hearing the so
Eleanor's p.o.v The V formation was brilliant because the human warriors were trapped between the demon warriors, the generals, warriors, and creatures. I stood next to Iris watching everyone fight because I couldn't move. I wanted to help out in any way, but she couldn't let me. My feet were stuck to the ground by her binding spell and she looked relieved over that. Her defense was that she was only doing her job by keeping me safe. At first, I was furious with her and I kept on screaming at her for quite some time. But when she completely ignored me I gave up and decided to just stay put. I smiled when my gaze went to the female warriors who had formed a straight line fighting the male warriors seriously. Behind them were the generals covering their backs and making sure they were safe Ose was using his demon form, the gigantic python that was fast in striking down the human warriors with its tail. Each blow he made was fatal and deadly to them. I looked at Oni and noticed that
Hero's p.o.v I quickly got off the horse in shock looking at the lifeless, headless bodies on the ground. In front of me was a pool of blood of the village warriors. Richie stood with his hand wrapped around his waist like he was in pain. I angrily matched where he was and grabbed him by the neck. "Who did this!" I asked at the top of my voice. He coughed then dropped his sword and grabbed my hand removing it from his neck. "That stupid whore did this!" He answered furiously. This was the first time I was hearing him curse right in front of me. He was very angry that I could see. "Are you telling me that only one woman did all this to our warriors?" I asked in disbelief. "Yes sir. It is hard to believe, but it was a woman. Not only was she strong, but she also used dark magic." He reported. I tightened my grip on my sword and then patted his shoulder with my free hand. "I don't care how strong she is, I'm taking her down," I whispered then walked ahead leaving him in JD's ca
Iris's p.o.v I stood with Zara next to me right on the road that led to the palace, waiting for the human warriors to come into view. My job was simple, to protect the blessed maiden as my master had asked me to, but that didn't mean I couldn't destroy the first group of warriors. I felt stronger than I had ever been. My master was against the idea of me standing on the road because he didn't want anything harmful to come my way. I had to beg to finally have his approval. The creatures of the dark were outside the kingdom hiding in the trees and woods waiting to be summoned by me to attack the human warriors. What I first wanted was to have all the warriors come forth. After that, the creatures would go and stand at the entrance to take down any human warrior who would try to retreat from our kingdom. I closed my eyes feeling the vibration of the ground. They were approaching by horse, not foot, but the vibration wasn't strong which meant the warriors weren't all that. "Get read