A rosy tinge immediately hit Amanda's pale face, her purple bead quivering shyly, looking the other way."N-nothing, I'm going back to my room," Amanda said nervously. She immediately turned around, making Illarion's hand on her wrist come off. The handsome man looked back at the back of the little girl walking away from him, and Illarion exhaled a heavy breath. "Tsk! What the hell was I thinking…,” he mumbled. "I can't be happy and forget this revenge," said the man with dark beads.The image of his mother burning and screaming, 'revenge, Illarion!' That man always a bad dream about that every night.“I want to sleep in peace. Again,” Illarion muttered under his breath as he stirred the red antibiotic liquid again. As far as the handsome man remembers, he only slept peacefully twice, and strangely, both nights when he finished having sex.The first time after his night with Amanda and the second when he fucked a prostitute in that little village. Illarion paused for a moment stirrin
Amanda just remained silent in response. Several women seemed to be whispering in response to Duke Gramer's question. Seeing people starting to listen to his conversation, the old nobleman increasingly harassed Amanda."He really can't forget my daughter, of course, he should. Too bad the Black Prince had to marry a woman like you, having previously married my daughter. Compared to your strange appearance you are the same age but you are really so unattractive that he has no interest in touching you.”Amanda bit her lip, and she had been pretending not to notice the old noble. After explaining how to use the medicine to one of the villagers in front of her, the girl spoke again with pain in her chest. “Sir, if you need medicine, I will prepare it. But-”“Seeing your skill at making medicine, I think you can also make stimulants. Did you give that to the Black Prince, and force him to fuck you?” "Sir!" Amanda raised her voice. She was offended by that statement."Why? Is it true?" D
Illarion raised an eyebrow, not expecting his words to bring the body of Dutchess from Elger more approved by Duke Gramer than burying his wife in this Valley. 'In that case, good.' As the Black Prince was walking to his hotel towards the end of the night, he heard a group of villagers gathering in the makeshift kitchen tent. "It's a pity for the girl, and she just kept silent hearing all the insults. But what I saw in the hotel was that their rooms were separated.” “Even though her appearance is terrible, to say that the Black Prince had to take aphrodisiacs just to sleep with her, I think that would be too much.” “Is the Black Prince really not interested in her? I mean if I have to be forced to marry that girl I don't mind, she's beautiful in a different way, so alluring. You know like an angel with big breasts." Illarion's eyes immediately bulged at that statement. He hadn't even thrown a dagger at someone who said something obscene to Amanda. But then, another voice came fr
Meanwhile, Amanda was busy looking for a bed to sleep in. The floor felt very piercing, especially when it was summer season. Cold like this. 'I can't be sick because tomorrow I still have to distribute medicine to the patients.'"Why doesn't he sleep in his room anyway?" Amanda muttered."I don't want bad gossip to spread about our relationship", whispered Illarion, who was suddenly beside Amanda. The girl immediately fell from her place in shock. "M-master!"Seeing Amanda so shocked with a hilarious expression, Illarion laughed loudly. 'So handsome,' Amanda said in her heart, seeing the handsome Prince near the two dimples that formed on his cheeks. The girl even forgot the fact that the man was only wearing a towel to cover his body.“What are you doing?" asked Illarion while looking at the thin mat on the floor that Amanda held."I-I'll sleep downstairs," Amanda replied. 'He deliberately slept in this room to stop the news from developing, maybe he was afraid that someone would
"What are you doing...?" asked Illarion when he opened his eyes and saw the naked Amanda already on top of him."Gosh, I thought you were Prince of Landyork. I'm sorry..." said the pale skinned girl, then got up and took the draped dress over the head of the bed.Illarion held Amanda's wrist. "What do you mean? You baited me, and now you walk away?!"Amanda looked down. "Oh my God, didn't I say that the Landyork Prince was better at everything than you. And... don't you have to remember your mother's message?"Amanda's face slowly melted as if a lump of wax had been exposed to heat. Also, her skin was slowly turning black, and only muscle was left in it. "The message that says... you have to take revenge... This girl is not the right woman for you..."Then everything seemed to be burnt to ashes. "Argh..." groaned Illarion, who woke up from his sleep with cold sweat soaking his body. "Ah, what a dream like that," he cursed. He had a bad dream after seeing his mother's execution. But t
A blinding light fell on Amanda's purple irises as her blindfold was removed, along with her arms and legs falling off. The smile of the person she had last thought of was becoming more apparent."Illarion!" Amanda exclaimed, still feeling like this was a dream. The girl immediately pulled the handsome man into her arms."Amanda? this time?” It was Illarion who muttered. Behind him was a fight - which was very easy to deal with - but now the man with the black hair was given a warm and cozy hug. 'Could it be that I could give up everything I was after just for this warm embrace?'"Focus!" cried Illarion more to himself, causing Amanda to let go of her arms, after which the Black Prince threw a dagger that stabbed into the back of one of the healers.The villagers that Illarion Black had brought quickly captured the rest, and it seemed that the people had started to fight against the feudalism that had been holding them back. This was the first resistance against the nobility in Anark
"La-landyork?" Amanda asked in a trembling voice. She had been feeling strange, the army uniforms didn't belong to the Anarka Kingdom, but Amanda didn't expect them to go to the Landyork Kingdom.Illarion smiled as he looked at Amanda. “Yeah, we're going to the Landyork Kingdom. you're happy right?""W-why are we there, Sir?" Amanda asked, then bit her lip, her trembling fingers hidden under the dress. The image of when Prince Apollo tried to force her back came back into her mind and stabbed her lungs.Amanda tried to catch her breath slowly. 'Nothing happened, Amanda. I am with this man, Black Prince! He'll be scared. That horrible man won't dare do anything to you!'"I want to visit my uncle, it just so happens that Elger is close to the Landyork Kingdom," Illarion replied, not capturing the worry on Amanda's face.Amanda's already pale face was even whiter when the Landyork Kingdom's palace came into view after they passed through the border gate.'Is she so happy?' Illarion thoug
"This way," Apollo said as he motioned for Illarion."You wait here," Illarion ordered Amanda.The walk through the palace halls was filled with echoes of the footsteps of the Black Prince and Prince Apollo."You're going to report me to Majesty the King?" asked Prince Apollo as soon as he reached the door of the lord of Landyork's private chamber."We're not kids anymore who report to each other's parents just because of the trouble we made," replied Illarion, which made Prince Apollo secretly sigh of relief.“But maybe I will ask His Majesty the Landyork King's permission to duel with the crown prince of the Landyork Kingdom. "A life and death battle, I guess it's more honorable right for the reason of your death?" said Illarion with sharp eyes. What he told instantly shattered the relief Prince Apollo had felt.When the figure of the Black Prince disappeared behind the door of the King of Landyork's private room, Prince Apollo, with a murderous gaze, strode back to the palace parlo
Illarion stopped in his tracks, not wanting Amanda to distance herself further from him. While gazing into Amanda's amethyst irises, the man with obsidian hair asked, "What if it's all true?" Amanda leaned against the cold stone wall in the underground chamber, not wanting to fall in front of Illarion Black, who had just revealed something Amanda had never suspected in her entire life. Her beloved friend Aime, who had been replaced by Illarion, had died because of the actions of the man she loved the most. 'I was even willing to die for this man with black hair,' Amanda thought. "I guess we're not destined to be together, Emperor," Amanda replied. The sorrowful expression that Illarion displayed upon hearing Amanda's words made Karak's laughter resonate once again in the underground chamber. "Karma! Hear that! It's your Karma, Illarion!" the old man interjected amidst his terrifying laughter. "Don't leave me again, Amanda," Illarion pleaded weakly as he followed the girl's steps t
"I am Karak."Amanda's purple eyes widened upon hearing that name. Karak was the man who poisoned Illarion during the dance party at King Abraham's birthday. It was then that they met Galela and Balton, who saved Illarion and provided the antidote for the poison.'Is it because of that incident that Illarion is torturing this man? Because he once poisoned him?' Amanda wonders why this old man gets punishment like this by Illarion Black."It seems like you recognize me," Karak guessed, narrowing his eyes. The chains on his back rattled. "Ah, my abilities are truly extraordinary."'I shouldn't get involved in this. I should leave,' Amanda thought."Hey, don't you hold a grudge against that man?" Karak asked.Amanda, who was about to turn back, halted her steps. "Why would I?""For sacrificing you.""What do you mean?" Amanda asked.Karak chuckled softly before answering Amanda's question. "Who do you think poisoned the King? The previous King.""Huh?" Amanda murmured, looking confused.
Princess Hera's face immediately turned pale. "Of course, the spring colour is the most suitable, like the colour of falling leaves," Amanda said with a smile, patting her sister-in-law's arm. "Oh, yes, of course," Princess Hera replied with a forced smile. "We were discussing the perfect dress colour for spring, my Lord," Amanda explained. "Oh," murmured Illarion, then he got into the carriage. "My sister will stop at the Main Palace. She will stay there for a while to prepare for our wedding celebration," Illarion explained to Amanda. "Ah! Thank you, Princess Hera. I hope I'm not causing you any trouble," Amanda expressed. "Oh, certainly not. I'm happy to finally do this after waiting for the emperor's wedding for ten years," Princess Hera replied, appearing to laugh. But that only furrowed Amanda's brow. 'Why does Princess Hera look so uncomfortable next to her brother?' Finally, Amanda White and Illarion Black arrive at the black palace after escorting Princess Hera to the
"What are you doing?" Princess Hera asked, investigating while pulling Illarion's arm as soon as the dance party ended.The Black Emperor immediately brushed the woman with dark ash hair hand. "What do you mean?""High Priest, what are you doing to him?"Illarion shook his head and scoffed. "Tsk! Do you suspect me, Sis? Isn't that going too far? I am also deeply saddened.""You're not good at acting, Illarion!" Princess Hera stated firmly.The handsome man with a scar on his right eyebrow laughed cynically."You've gone too far! You're just like our late father, the previous King."Illarion immediately stared sharply at his sister. "Don't compare me to that old man who sold you for power.""What's the difference? You also kill to justify your goals! The High Priest is a holy person, a representative of God, Illarion!" Prince Hera shouted. "I never expected you to become this bad.""I was the one who saved you!" Illarion retorted, clenching his jaw and tightening his elbow."We'll see
"I should have sent someone to fetch her," thought Illarion as he searched for Amanda among the hundreds of guests.Illarion face lit up with a wide smile when he saw a figure with snow-white skin passing through the hall's main entrance where the dance party was being held.All eyes once again followed the steps of Illarion Black, amazed by the physical perfection of the leader of the deadliest army in the entire Black Continent. Their breaths were caught as the Black Emperor knelt before a woman."Who is she?" "I heard she's the daughter of Duke Gree, but wasn't she sickly and had a child out of wedlock?" Question after question rolled in hushed tones, too afraid to voice out loud who the woman now offering her hand to the Black Emperor was. One wrong answer, and their heads might roll before they get a chance to find out.After Illarion gently kissed the back of Amanda's hand, he stood tall and led the girl with pink tresses onto the dance floor, accompanied by beautiful music. The
"Max!"Amanda called nervously, startled and looking embarrassed, when she almost got caught kissing Illarion by a young boy and Virginiana."You're too young, ten years old, to hurt me, little boy," Illarion said, slightly annoyed because he could taste Amanda's cherry lips. "What is he doing? Stealing Mom's breath again?"Amanda's face turned crimson while Illarion laughed heartily upon hearing Max's question.The dark-haired man tilted his head, observing the little girl clinging behind Max. Virginiana appeared to steal glances fearfully, observing Illarion Black's figure. "Is it her?" Illarion asked Amanda. "Both of you look so alike.""Oh, yes, she's Virginiana!" Amanda exclaimed, shifting her attention to Max, still feeling embarrassed.Virginiana's face immediately turned pale as Illarion looked at her again, now knowing her name. The little girl bit her lip, trying to hold back her tears. Illarion knelt in front of Max and Virginiana."Allow me to introduce myself as the fath
"What?" exclaimed all the attending guests. They didn't expect the ruler of Anarka to attend this small tea party. Although Duke and Thomas Gree, noblemen and trusted aides of the Black Emperor, were present, it was unusual for someone other than the host's spouse to attend such a small tea gathering unless they had an intimate relationship with the host."Black Emperor is here, are any of these noble ladies capturing the ruler's heart?" Countess Synera asked, full of curiosity.Romantic relationships among the nobility were always intriguing to gossip about, especially when they involved higher-ranking nobles. And now, the Black Emperor, dressed in a dark maroon suit, walked along the path to the party venue, causing the hearts of the noble ladies to beat faster."Forgive my intrusion. I was passing by and decided to visit Duke Gree's residence briefly," Illarion said, trying to come up with an excuse, but the noble guests didn't care. The presence of the handsome man dominated their
Mathilda and Thomas seemed drawn to attention when they saw Kaliya, who couldn't stop smiling while holding hands with Amanda in Duke Gree's garden residence."She has sun-kissed skin spots just like Vivian," Mathilda murmured finally, and Duke Gree nodded with a sad look beside his wife."Are they just noticing this now?" thought Amanda. She felt Kaliya's hand tremble slightly in her grasp.Suddenly, Kaliya screamed loudly, pulling flowers and throwing them toward the Gree couple."Kaliya...," Thomas softly called out, no longer shouting, which caused the brown-eyed child to widen her eyes in confusion."Did I do something w-wrong?" she asked with a trembling voice. Subconsciously, Kaliya knew that if she were called by her name, she would be punished, as that had been happening to her all this time.Amanda immediately crouched down next to the little girl so their eyes were level. "You did nothing wrong, my dear, but it's better if you don't throw anything at other people because it
"Who?""Duke Alantoin Son, Ignatius Alantoin. Fortunately, that playboy was also sentenced to death by the Black Emperor along with his father, who was a loyal supporter of Queen Minerva," Mathilda replied angrily. "He is the flesh and blood of a man who opposes the Black Emperor."Amanda stared sharply at Mathilda. "Did you forget? My father is also a distant relative of Queen Minerva."Mathilda immediately choked. She, who had wanted to make Amanda understand why she treated Kaliya that way, felt attacked instead. Amanda immediately refuted Duchess Gree's statement."She is still a child. She is innocent, especially since she is your daughter's child, Duchess. She is your granddaughter-.""She is the reason my weak daughter died while giving birth! Her father deceived my daughter so that she would give up her virginity. My daughter, who never met anyone outside of wedlock, was left alone by that damn man! Even though my daughter insisted on giving birth to her child, even though her