Goldverness Palace, Kingdom of Edafos
Several soldiers were busy lining up in front of the palace gate, preparing to welcome the crown prince who had just returned to hunting. A hobby that earned him the nickname as the 'master hunter' of the king's palace.
The sound of the horse's footsteps getting closer, the two gatekeepers immediately pulled the lever that closed the main gate of the largest palace in this kingdom.
"Welcome His Excellency Prince Keith De Velgmegeur, welcome back to the palace!" greeted the guards, bowing respectfully as the white horse on which he was riding passed through the open gate.
Keith smiled faintly, showing his dignity as a future king in this country. Behind his back, he brought a large wild boar into the palace.
Keith is the eldest son of King Jacob and Queen Liana who is notoriously arrogant and often acts at will. Like hunting, even though it had been directly banned by his father, he was never heeded. To hi
"Mother, I don't think this is the right time to ...""Not the right time? so, when do you think the right time? two years ago you also said that!""Mother, I ...""No, not again, Keith! this time, I doesn't want to hear your refusal. After all, it doesn't hurt for you to see the candidates I have chosen for you. They are all princesses of an allied kingdom who are beautiful, elegant and intelligent too. Besides, among all, there is one princess who really caught my eye from the first time I saw her and I'm sure, you will like her too!" The Queen seems to ignore the feelings of her son who seems uninterested in matchmaking events like this.Keith is a young man who is ambitious, selfish, arrogant and always wants to control the situation. Being his companion is not an easy matter regardless of his status as a son of one greatest kingdoms on earth or his very handsome appearance. However, beyond all that he is very selfish."There are more important thin
"Are you riding again?" asked Queen Liana when she saw that her daughter had just returned to the palace with that cynical expression on her face. The queen approached her daughter, who clearly didn't want to talk to her at this time."Yes, I'm going to my room to rest!" said Princess Eleanor as she walked away."Wait! I have something to tell you!""What is that?""Can we go to the park for tea? I think it would be better if we talk about it in a comfortable place!""I have no time to accompany you for tea, mother! I have something to do!""Trying to learn the government system again? are your study hours still not enough? you don't have to because you will become queen of the king!"Hearing sick words about how she should live her life made her very angry. Princess Eleanor took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. It seemed that this situation made her feel very tired."Do you always have to say that? I've heard enough from you, Mother!
Without realizing it, that face appeared in his mind. The face full of sorrow that he saw that night, a pair of eyes like diamonds that sank to the bottom of the sea."Damn, even though I managed to beat him easily! but, why is that bastard so weak? how could a coward like him lead civilization?" he cursed annoyed every time he thought back to the battle that day.Before coming to Lithonia, Keith had been looking for information about the greatest dynasty on earth. Their history, the power of the kings who ruled, their natural wealth, almost everything he found out so he could decide in what way he trained to be able to beat that person.However, despite all his successful efforts. For some reason, Prince Keith didn't feel happy at all. He thought this was too easy, like snatching candy from a child's hand. Sure enough, the young man who fought against him that day looked like a sappy boy who nearly peed himself up when his sword slipped out of his grip. How ridicu
"You called me, Mother?" asked Princess Sofia when she approached her mother in Mauve's room, which was her mother's favorite place to chat with her private guests."Honey, come here! I have something to tell you!" said Queen Erika as she grabbed her daughter's hand and led her to the sofa.Princess Sofia frowned, feeling the unusual body language and smile on her mother's lips. Princess Sofia smiled too and felt that maybe something good would happen to her."So, what's the news?""You know Prince Keith of Edafos, don't you? we met him during a visit to Lithonia. He is a handsome young man who defeated Prince Nathan in battle!""Um ... yes, I know! so, what's wrong with him?""Your father sent your matchmaking proposal to the Kingdom of Edafos after hearing the news that the crown prince Edafos was looking for a future wife. You know? of the many girls who wanted to be matched with him, but the King and Queen Edafos made the choice on you.
Princess Sofia was silent, she really did not know that her family had planned her wedding behind her back. It felt like she was being fooled, because these days she was busy knitting a scarf in her room."Are you still thinking about Prince Nathan?" asked Prince Dominick. He smiled at the look on his sister's face which clearly showed what was in her heart."Can't I refuse the match? do I have to marry that person?""What do you think? you want to reject Crown Prince Edafos? are you sure? listen to me, Sofia! never expect anything uncertain. There is already a golden opportunity before your eyes, what else are you looking for?""What do you mean? so, I have to follow everything you say? don't you think about my happiness at all?""What did we do for your happiness? do you want to be the princess of a small kingdom like this forever? you know that our country is not a rich country that deserves to be arrogant by refusing a matchmaking offer from a large
Princess Sofia took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. She did not know that the problem would be this complicated, now that her sister had clearly shown hatred for her.Previously, Princess Sofia had felt that her sister hated her. However, because she never showed it in person, Princess Sofia tried to ignore her prejudices. But now, the thing that was suspected for a long time has finally been proven.Now, how did she meet Rosalia face to face again? the look in the eyes she showed at that time was full of hatred that she had buried for years. It seems that it will be very difficult to repair a broken relationship."Now what? what should I do?" she thought as she leaned her back against the closed bedroom door.Even though she was forced to accept the match, Princess Sofia still held her hopes in Prince Nathan. His soft smile, his eyes were so beautiful, she couldn't forget him. She fell in love, really fell in love with the sapphire-eyed young man.
Sapphire Palace, Lithonia Kingdom"Ah .... annoying! why do I keep thinking about him? stupid ... stupid ...!" she shouted in frustration. She had been sitting in this park for an hour, but there was nothing she could do but daydream and scream.Nathania is really frustrated, what she and Aiden did that night made her constantly restless. She who had felt that she was an innocent girl who knew nothing about love, suddenly turned into a bad girl in just one night."Even though he has stopped, but why do I keep kissing him? huhu ... it's so embarrassing, I don't want to live anymore ..." her cheeks flushed whenever she imagined Aiden's face, especially his very beautiful eyes.Nathania really doesn't want to admit that she has special feelings for Aiden. The feeling that was hard for him to believe as the feeling of love."There's no way I could fall in love with him right? no, I don't have any reason to fall in love with a mean m
Nathania opened the door to her room slowly, creeping like the previous nights. Sneaking out of her room while everyone was sleeping and leaving only a few guards manning several places, including the stables.Nathania wears a head covering so that no one can recognize her suspicious appearance. As usual, Nathania would wear a dress and wigs whenever she visited the forbidden forest."Slow down ..." she muttered as she took her steps very carefully, having made sure it was safe enough for her to slip up like this."Who is that?" exclaimed someone who Nathania didn't realize was standing at the end of the corridor."Ah ... bad, how about this?" she thought panicked and tried to hide her face by looking down.The woman who had called her walked up to her with brisk strides. Nathania was in a lot of panic and it would be a big problem if her cover was revealed."Who are you?""Ah ... I ... I ..." she said haltingly. Nathania is hit by a panic a
Nathania and Keith were silent for a moment, trying to guess what really happened to Aiden. They knew, just because Aiden didn't seem to be chasing them anymore didn't mean they were completely safe. Who will know what will happen next?"Alright, we have no choice but to go in and find out what's really going on!" Keith said. His eyes glanced into the cave which looked very dark from the outside. Yet he had a hunch that they would find answers to the questions that were running through their heads.Seeing Keith's earnestness, Nathania realized that she had to be strong. Even though her little heart still couldn't accept that the sacred treasure had disappeared, she had no choice but to examine it herself."Okay, come on!" She said confidently.They stepped cautiously into the cave, through the eerie darkness. The cave was completely dark as they had expected, but as they stepped further in, a bright blue light began to clearly fill the cave which looked l
"Is it true?" Keith smiled. Seeing Nathania who was so worried about him. Somehow it made him very grateful that he survived.Keith gripped Nathania's hand tightly, the pounding in his chest made him believe that there was still hope for his love to be reciprocated. However, compared to his passionate love, the desire to save the world was much greater, seeing the earnestness in Nathania's eyes.They had been running for 30 minutes and there was no sign of Aiden chasing them. Seeing Nathania's very pale and exhausted face, Keith thought that they should rest, especially since the sky was getting dark."Are you okay?" Keith asked. He stopped in his tracks. Beside him, Nathania was panting with cold sweat running down her body.Nathania nodded, she tried to force herself even though her body was pushing her to give up and rest."I... I'm fine! There's no need to worry!""You're not fine, we should rest now!" Keith pulled her hand towards the r
"Ugh... I can't walk anymore!" Nathania sat limply, after walking through the dense forest to find the cave.She knew from the start that it was impossible to catch up with Aiden, she was too timid to fight him. Although she had intended to use her power. However, considering the risk that would arise from her inability to control her powers, Nathania gave up.Keith had fought, fought with all her might and even sacrificed her own life to get her to this place and now, again she was taking on the role of a useless loser."Hiks ..." tears welled up in her eyes. She hated herself so much. Whenever bad luck happened to her, she would definitely blame herself for having to live by taking on such a huge role like this. Being a savior is not her dream, being a world hero should not be her responsibility. However, she was forced to do all of this."Nathan ... why? why?"Nathania was tight in her chest, the pain she was trying to endure. Nathan's face, Kei
Aiden arrived in front of a large cave. His eyes glanced at the holy scroll he had snatched from Keith and opened it to confirm that he was really in front of the cave where the shrine was."Right, this is the place!" he thought. Aiden stepped slowly into the mouth of the dark cave.When his feet just set foot into the cave, he was greeted by small glowing creatures flying in the cave. The light from their bodies brightened the dark cavern and the blue crystals that filled the walls and ceiling of the cave looked extremely sparkling.Aiden was sure that he was one step away from the divine treasure. Freeing himself from Diavolos' curse, that was his goal. Aiden knew that his mind and soul had been controlled, therefore it was impossible for him to resist Diavolos' wishes."You see? just a step away, that way you can be as free as you want!" he said."Aiden, you are truly amazing! I've been waiting for this moment for so long and only you can make i
Nathania jumped down the cliff by relying on the vines as a handle to keep her from falling."Sraaakkk...""Aaagh..." Her feet slipped on the damp ground. Nathania fell several meters before her feet landed on the ground."Ugh..." She winced as she fell to the ground. This is really bad, her legs are too sore to move. If she didn't find the cave quickly, then Aiden would definitely catch up with her.Nathania got up slowly with pain all over her body. She could not believe that she would dare to jump from up there without a rope or preparation, just relying on the plants and trees around her."Damn, my leg hurts so bad! How is it? If I don't find the cave soon, Aiden will find it first!" She thought. Nathania looked up, trying to watch for any sign of Aiden's presence.She didn't know if Keith was currently still fighting against Aiden and was buying time like he said? however, the outburst made her unsure that Keith would be okay. Nathania
“Do you think I and the other ministers are allowed to hide or run away? You are wrong to think that we are that selfish. It's true, there are so many selfish people who will definitely save themselves, I think it's only natural. If I could, I also wanted to run away and get out of here, getting my family as far away as possible so we could be safe. I don't care if you all have to die to buy time until help arrives. Yes, that's if I become part of the selfish people. But unfortunately, the King asked me and all the ministers, state officials and nobles to stay in our house and not leave our people. The king does not want to sacrifice his people, if someone has to be sacrificed to buy time, then we are the ones! In fact, the king sacrificed the son he loved so much to find the divine treasure alone, all for the safety of everyone. Prince Nathan must be struggling, fighting against enemies who also want the sacred treasure. This morning, the soldiers had prepared with their swords and
Headquarters, Kingdom of Lithonia “An eclipse has appeared, Your Majesty! Will Prince Nathan be able to find the island in time?” asked Advisor William who was standing a row behind the king who was about to begin his speech. In the center of the headquarters field, King Roderick Zafeiri stood in front of thousands of Lithonian soldiers to give enthusiasm and hope to the soldiers and youths who volunteered to join the emergency army considering that they were currentlyo somewhat in the midst of the threat of the rise of the demons. “Good afternoon the proud soldiers of Lithonia! As we all witness together, the solar eclipse has come bringing hope to all mankind. Today, we are faced with so many very tough tests, forcing us to be patient and endure until we can get through them all. Believe that help is drawing near! Never lose hope. Thanks to God being with us, we will definitely win!” Tears
Keith sat in front of the bonfire, keeping watch all night to make sure Nathania could rest for the night. Nathania lay beside him and seemed to be fast asleep. Meanwhile, Aleah who was lying beside Nathania continued to observe Keith. She couldn't sleep, let alone seeing Keith stand guard alone like that. Aleah got up and walked over to Keith, she took a seat beside Keith and sat quietly. Her eyes did not leave Keith, she felt this was a good opportunity to get closer to this young manThe night beforeKeith glanced at Aleah, he knew what women wanted. Even though Aleah just kept quiet and didn't do anything, it still annoyed Keith."What are you doing? why don't you sleep?" asked Keith curtly. His rude and cold attitude only made Aleah even more attracted to him.Aleah shifted her seat position until she was right next to Aiden. She smiled seductively as she puffed out her chest, wishing Keith's ey
The killer whales took them to a small island with tall trees and white sand all around it. "Thank you for helping us! Goodbye!" said Keith. The killer whales swam away after their task was done. "Thank you! See you later...!" Nathania waved her hand. She felt very grateful to them. Their bodies were drenched and their trees had nothing to help them survive this cold night. Keith took off his wet shirt and hung it out on the coconut tree stuff. Aleah who accidentally saw Keith's beautiful body, felt very embarrassed, but on the one hand, she felt very grateful to Keith and also Nathania for helping her so far. "Tha ... thank you so much! I really don't know what will happen to me if you don't help me!" She said. She smiled happily and her eyes immediately fell on Keith who wasn't too interested in her. "You don't need to thank's. Right, Keith?" Na