"Hu ... human? hu ... human flesh?" she said haltingly. Nathania was suddenly limp, even the spoon in her hand slipped out of her grip.
"Hoeeek ..." without thinking, the food that had entered her mouth immediately she vomited.
Her face was pale, knowing that the piece of meat that had entered her stomach was human flesh. Her mind immediately drifted away, thinking back to the people who had been victims of Aiden's cruelty.
Nathania got up from her place and rushed out of the kitchen door to get some fresh air, after an intense nausea filled her stomach.
"Damn! I should have predicted it. No wonder I have never eaten meat like that before. The texture is different from what I usually eat. Does that taste like human flesh? how disgusting! he's really crazy!" she thought.
Under the tree house, a long torch was stuck in the ground to illuminate the surroundings. Beside the torch, Nathania could see a tree trunk on which there was a deer's head which had be
Queen Alexandra seemed busy checking the pile of letters sent by the princesses and noble girls who fell in love with Prince Nathan, or rather Princess Nathania in disguise.She couldn't believe there were so many girls trying to get her daughter's attention. Not to mention the matchmaking proposal aimed at Prince Nathan even though he is only 15 years old."Recently the letters have been coming in more and more, Your Majesty!" said Diana as she put a cup of tea on the table."It seems like there have been so many girls who have fallen in love with her since the meeting of the three kingdoms at that time. If it were Nathan, I wouldn't be bothered by this!""Calm down, Your Majesty! isn't Prince Nathan's condition getting better since he routinely consumed the potion that the palace maid's daughter had given him ?""Yes, you're right! looks like we have to give her a gift, at first I had doubts about such a potion. That's why I really can't believe that
"Welcome to our palace! I hope you feel comfortable here!" Queen Liana greeted when Evangelia's royal family arrived at the palace.Everyone seemed busy making small talk, as if there was a signal that the two families would soon be united. Prince Keith who was beside his mother, barely even said anything.He stood tall like a hero statue on display in the palace courtyard, staring at others with his arrogant gaze. For Prince Keith, the royal family of a small country was nothing, no different from the Edafos aristocrats who he considered useless and only wasted state taxes.He didn't care, didn't care at all. Even though sometimes he tries to think of other things besides himself and his ambition to become the strongest, in the end it will all come back to him."Prince Keith, how are you? do you still remember me?" asked Princess Rosalia with a smile.Prince Keith frowned, trying to recognize the face of the woman standing before him."Do I know
Everyone fell silent to hear her statement, including Prince Keith who actually felt even more insulted because the party who canceled it was Princess Sofia, not himself. This insulted his male pride."Princess Sofia, what are you saying? you must be kidding, right?" asked Queen Erika who was panicked by her daughter's refusal. Meanwhile, King Julian was silent and could not say anything."No, Mother! I'm not kidding, because it seems His Majesty Prince Keith also has objections to this matchmaking. Of course it would be unfair for him to be forced to marry someone he doesn't love. Isn't that right, Prince Keith?" she said throwing a question at Prince Keith who was frozen in place at a woman's words.He felt very angry, coupled with the way Princess Sofia looked at him, it was clear that she underestimated him. His hands were clenched into fists, holding back his annoyance at the clever and calculating action of his opponent whom he thought was just a weak woman.
"I've talked to Princess Sofia, it seems she is afraid of Prince Keith because she saw how Prince Keith attacked Crown Prince Lithonia a while ago. It made her a little worried!" said Queen Erika, explaining the reason why her daughter refused an arranged marriage with Prince Keith. Even though that was said, it was not the only reason, because it was impossible to tell them that Princess Sofia had already fallen in love with the Crown Prince of Lithonia."I understand, it is not easy for a woman to accompany a man who has great power. There is a feeling of lingering worry, I have also experienced it before. Right, dear?" said Empress Liana as she glanced at her husband, King Jacob who was standing beside her."That's right, a very reasonable reason why she rejected our son. Keith was a little harsh and stubborn. But the truth, he is a very responsible man. Therefore we shouldn't rush to force them into marriage, let them be close and talk to each other!""I agree,
Princess Sofia sat on a garden bench by herself, trying to calm herself who had become increasingly depressed lately. It seems that now the situation is reversed, she can no longer make up her own mind.Now her parents expect a reply from her, because all this time she has been spoiled with a comfortable luxury life in the palace. Even she thought that this was very unfair to her, she was still forced to think about everyone including the people of Evangelia who still lived in poverty line."Don't think all kinds of things? how could Mother think like that? isn't that strange? she blatantly insulted me and showed his hatred. So, there was no way he could ...""Looks like you're alone? do you want me to accompany you?"A blonde-haired young man appeared from behind a large tree in the middle of the dark garden. He smirked after showing himself in front of a beautiful girl he met for the first time."Who are you?" asked Princess Sofia who felt that s
"What? you are really too much, huh? you accepted the match and told me that I should be happy? listen, Your Majesty! I really don't want to marry you and I really don't like you!""Wow ... wow ... you've made me hurt, Princess! listen, I really don't care if you hate me or whatever! because all I want is to teach an arrogant woman like you! your father and mother have been begging for us to accept this match, so you should thank me! that way, your small and poor country will be helped thanks to my kindness!" he said as he walked away after giving an ultimatum to Princess Sofia."Wait! don't you have someone you love?" asked Princess Sofia with teary eyes. Prince Keith stopped walking and turned his face back."Love is not important! love will only make people weak!""Being weak? then, do you always think that everyone is weak because they have love in their hearts?""Then, why don't you just ask yourself because it looks like you are being weakene
"Again?" asked Nathania who was dumbfounded by the gifts she had received. Jia and Helena laughed at the funny look on her face. They know why Nathania looks unhappy with the gifts she received, because these gifts were actually for Nathan, not for her.She felt sad because it seemed that people knew, two days from now was Prince Nathan's birthday, they had completely forgotten the figure of Princess Nathania."Looks like you are feeling sad, Your Majesty! what's wrong? you don't like the present?" asked Jia. Even though she actually expected Nathania's reason for showing a gloomy face, she still wanted to hear it directly from her beloved princess."Isn't there a present for me?" she asked sadly. As Jia and Helena guessed, they looked at each other and it seemed that they were the only ones who understood her feelings the best."We have prepared a special gift for the princess!" said Helena while touching Nathania's shoulder."Really? have you prepared
Aiden led Nathania on a different path than they were used to. Along the way, Aiden said nothing and told them where they were going.All around her, Nathania saw thousands of fireflies flying, making this forest even brighter. Come to think of it, Nathania just realized that every time she was with Aiden, the situation around her became clear. It's different if she walk in the forest alone, it feels like Aiden is in control of this forest.They arrived at the door of a very large cave, it made Nathania afraid because in her life, she had never been into the cave."We ... we're going to the cave?" asked Nathania with a trembling body looking at the dark mouth of the cave, as if there was a terrible monster in it. She even forgot that this young man who was holding her hand was the king of all monsters."Come on!" Aiden grabbed Nathania's hand to keep following him."Bu ... but ...""It's okay! I'm with you!" whether he realized it or not, what he
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