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Bride of the Dark Prince XII. Unexpected guest
"What time do you think is it, Amanda? You're not ready-," Nesa's screams stopped there, as a dagger flashed beside her and pierced perfectly into the teak wood door frame behind her. The maid's eyes widened in disbelief, in front of her - more precisely - on Amanda's bed sat a handsome man with a vile gaze staring at her. "Is this how the maid in your residence wake her master up?" Illarion asked Amanda coldly. While the silver-haired girl didn't react, she just stared frozen at the dagger that had just been thrown by Illarion. And Nesa was no less surprised because she was the one who was pelted with the sharp weapon. The servant did not expect to get a death-defying experience precisely from a shirtless handsome man who was exactly the God of Ares on this sunny morning. “I will make this servant family receive the coffin right now.” Hearing that, Nesa knelt down while pleading. "I-I'm sorry, Your Highness! I am truly sorry!” Amanda was immediately frightened by the words of t
Bride of the Dark Prince XIII. Living Together
Amanda bit her lip in panic. She was really confused when this morning the Black Prince was about to have breakfast. "I'll take it to the room," Amanda offered. "I'm not used to eating in my room, just show me the way to the dining room," said Illarion in a commanding tone. The dining room was one of the places in the Broke's residence that Amanda avoided, because her stepfamily hated her presence when they were eating. "Gross." That's what they said, who immediately threw the food at Amanda, because their appetite just disappeared because of the girl's presence. Yet, here they were, in front of the luxurious dining room belonging to the Broke family. And Amanda panicked even more when she found out her family hadn't finished breakfast. "Continue with your breakfast," said the Black Prince as he raised his right hand as if to reject Ben Broke's typical Anarka salute. Amanda, who was behind the Black Prince was almost covered by the large body of the broad-chested man. The girl w
Bride of the Dark Prince XIV. The Palace
Now Amanda was standing in front of her residence and getting ready to board the horse-drawn carriage that would take the girl to the palace. The Broke couple seemed happy to accompany Amanda, while Gisella was still gloomy. Brenda made the breakup dramatic. "Come back with a lot of money, otherwise, don't expect you have a place to go home to," she whispered as she hugged Amanda in disgust. "Remember your filial piety to your parents," Brenda advised with emphasis after letting go of Amanda's arm. "Is that all your stuff?" asked the Black Prince, looking at the small suitcase beside Amanda. Amanda nodded slowly, the contents of her closet which were no more than three pieces of clothes and her underwear were already in the small suitcase, plus an old painting of her family. The horse carriage walked slowly. Amanda looked at the Broke family residence, which was starting to move away. ‘It seems like this is the first time I've left the house in my life. House? I don't know why I n
Bride of the Dark Prince XV. The Room
The journey from the palace gate to the main door of the Black Prince's palace took five hourglass turns, this was due to the vastness of the palace grounds. Dark and cold, those were the words that came to Amanda's mind when she saw the magnificent palace which was decorated with black marble stones that blended perfectly with the gold color which added a luxurious impression. Dark colors also adorned the palace grounds which were overgrown with black roses, black orchids, and various other kinds of plants whose names Amanda did not know, and all of them somehow matched the dark color. On the stairs of the main entrance, you could see the servants have lined up perfectly, waiting for their master's arrival. "Welcome back, Your Highness," Andreas said welcoming the Black Prince while giving a typical Anarka greeting gesture, which was followed by all the palace maids. "Did you manage to persuade the girl to come? I also sent twelve chests of jewelry and gifts, so that they are will
Bride of the Dark Prince XVI. The King
“The Queen's Family tricked us. She is not at all from the Duke class as we thought, Your Highness,” said Andreas. "So? His family is only the 'grand duke'?” Illarion asked, to which Andreas shook his head. “Marquis class? No?” Illarion knitted his brows. "Earls?" "Baron, sir. That girl is from the baron caste.” Illarion laughed loudly. “Not even a viscount! But baron?! That old witch is really underestimating me! I knew that girl thought she could trick me with her innocent face.” “You could say the Queen cheated this marriage on the King, sir. Better hurry up before they bestow upon her the title of 'Duke'," suggested Illarion's loyal bodyguard. The Black Prince touched his chin. "Just let things be like this." Sure, what he had just said made Andreas confused. "Isn't it with this, you can prove that this agreement is one-sided, Your Highness?" Illarion saw the objection on his bodyguard's face. “Only eight months. After all, we know that a girl's weakness is wealth, so she
Bride of the Dark Prince XVII. The Servant
King Abraham chuckled. "Are you so possessive that you won't let me talk to her?" "N-no, it's not like that," replied Illarion awkwardly, and immediately excused himself from the King's private room. ‘What will she say to the King? She and her family are great liars, of course she will slander me! Damn. The old mage put the best acting piece, somehow I can think the girl is honest and innocent!’ Illarion had no idea of what Amanda and the King were talking about inside, but the two hours of waiting outside made him even more nervous. Amanda opened the door of the King's room, the Black Prince's bright eyes immediately greeted the girl. And when the big man was about to go back in, the king's servant said, "The king is resting and does not want to be disturbed by anyone." But Illarion could faintly hear the King's voice. “I didn't expect you to have that side, Rion,” said the old man with an expression that wasn't visible because of the mosquito net. When the door closed, Illario
Bride of the Dark Prince XVIII. 'Don't I deserve to be happy?'
Amanda held the coals of wood with her bare hands, and she used the rest of her strength to push the logs towards the maid who was about to hurt her. The next second was slow, as the flames devoured the maid's hair. Her screams filled the room before she ran with her friend out of Amanda's room. The girl was still shaking in fear with her hands badly blistered and sweat pouring down her entire body. Again, Amanda was unconscious. It was already late afternoon when Amanda felt pain all over her body. Her purple eyes opened slightly when she saw someone was treating her. "Is it sore? You winced when I treated you, even though you were unconscious." Madam Croiz looked worried. Amanda immediately sat shaking in a defensive position. ‘Is this woman going to try to kill me too?’ "Don't worry, I'm not like them. I'm on your side," said Madam Croiz. A gentle stroke on Amanda's arm somehow calmed the silver-haired girl. Amanda looked down and saw the palms of her hands until her arms were
Bride of the Dark Prince XIX. "What She talking about?"
"You're kidding, right?" Amanda knew it wasn't a joke but discussing about taking someone's life, Amanda hoped that this dialogue was just a joke. After all, Madam Croiz was the first good person to put her at ease in this palace. ‘I hope she can rethink what she wants to do.’ Madam Croiz looked disappointed at Amanda's question. "Well, I hope you will open your eyes widely and take a good look at who the monster you are marrying really is," the plump-cheeked woman hissed, and before she left Amanda's room, Madam Croiz whispered, "Don't ever ask him anything. Whoever is in this palace, they are all loyal accomplices of the Black Prince. Your mistakes can be reported and executed immediately.” Amanda nodded, she felt a burning sensation around her blistered skin again and heat began to spread over her body. ‘I think I'm going to have a fever tonight.’ Three days had passed since the last time the Black Prince had set foot in the King's private chamber. This morning, the man knelt b
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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
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"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.
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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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
Bride of the Dark Prince CCI
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
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"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
