Alessia's POVIMPOSSIBLE. That was the first word that came to my mind a few moments later after that silence.It was impossible for Elijah to die. How can he die if no one has the ability to hurt him?"Impossible...not possible. The king is the most powerful so there is no—""I will be in my weakest state at that time, Ales. But for thousands of years, there was no attack or plot. I can take care of myself as well, even if I am in my weakest state," he explained to me. Elijah said that I don't know if my heart will lighten up or just get heavier. Should that be fun because no one has tried on him in the past? Just now?"Your Majesty, that was before the augury of death happened. We need to act now before it's too late. Your Majesty, you already know what should be done to break the curse in the upcoming solstice," the general boldly promised Elijah. "Marry the divine lady whose fate is tied with you, Your Majesty. The curse will only be lifted when you have an offspring—""Enough, An
Alessia's POVStefano swept me out of Elijah's tent. We got a look from the sentinels who were waiting and surrounding the king's tent. I felt ashamed because I knew that they knew that I was the cause and the king was angry.But why does he have to be angry with me? I am not against him that he should be angry. Is it because he didn't receive a message from the necromancers?I understand how he feels. It's a huge blow that Wysteria will deal with when the time comes to end it all. But I can't help feeling bad because it's not my fault and he shouldn't be directing his anger at me. He'll be angry, but don't turn his back on me.I found myself now in the woods where we were away from the citizens of Avalone. Stefano was still holding my wrist and when he noticed that I was looking at it, he let go of my hand."Ales, I'm sorry your majesty. Elijah is not like that, but maybe because of what he found out and can't accept it. Elijah is afraid, because the dark lord is not only a big threa
Alessia's POVWe are BOARDING the airship that Elijah called Armageddon. It is bigger and more elegant than the average ship I see. Its sail is white and gold with the Valeria brand.Elijah is now busy ordering the captain to speed up the sailing in the sky. I also notice that it is indeed faster than normal ships, but the truth is that it is still slow especially and we are in a hurry now."So you and his majesty, huh?" Stefano turned to me with a teasing smile on his lips.If you look at us now here on the ship it looks like we are going on a field trip and not to hunt the king of darkness. Elijah said earlier that we cannot panic because the king of darkness grows stronger with the negative energy that comes from our emotions."He was just saying sorry, Stefano. Don't try to put something into it," I answered him, trying to hide my embarrassment. I need to be relaxed and not show that I'm embarrassed because Stefano will only tease me more."I was not born yesterday, Ales. You hug—
Alessia's POVThis is what flying feels like. I feel like my insides are being dug up. I feel like I'm riding a rollercoaster especially when Elijah is constantly turning the corner so we can turn or let something go.I felt cold and I could hardly see what we were going through because I was too busy paying attention to what I was feeling. I'm sure I'll be dizzy after this. All I know is that Sushi and Stefano followed."Are you okay?" Elijah asked me sweetly, but I couldn't be happy anymore because I was dizzy."I-I'm not. I'm dizzy," I promised him and I knew I was turning pale too. "I am bad with this type of motion." I'm not sick of cars, but this one I can't handle. I don't go on rides at amusement parks because I get dizzy."I'll make you feel better," Elijah said while we were flying and suddenly a feeling of comfort crept into my body and the dizziness I felt disappeared."T-thank you, Your Majesty," I said because I no longer felt dizzy.I quickly felt better and I just saw
Alessia's POVIt HURTS and I feel like my neck is burning because of the snake bite. There seemed to be a spreading scalding liquid that was creeping up and getting bigger and bigger. The sharp fangs of the snake are buried in my neck."Oh!" I heard Margarett's roar, so even though I felt a burning sensation in my neck, I opened my eyes and saw that her tongue was cut and now it was spewing blood.I grabbed my neck and felt the snake now turn into a tongue again and it fell to the floor. My tears flowed because I felt like my neck was burning, but even though it hurt I was now looking at Elijah who seemed to be possessed by some spirit because there was a golden light surrounding him."I'll kill you for touching him!" Elijah quickly stabs Margarett but the latter also quickly moves away, and now she is crawling on the ceiling like an insect. It was especially scary and the groove on both of his cheeks grew even bigger, which caused his mouth to grow bigger and his sharp teeth, which s
Alessia's POVI slowly came in front of Elijah. Even when he was sitting I felt like I was squirming. I stood in front of him and felt uneasy but I kept myself from getting restless.I can't look at him. I would like to ask permission if I can get dressed first because the clothes I'm wearing are thin, but they look decent and not rude.I was just looking at the floor like it was a very interesting thing until I heard a taste from Elijah. I didn't look at him."Ales," he promised in a baritone and I felt like I was going to sin again because of his voice. "You're a girl?" he confirmed but I couldn't speak because I was too nervous. "No, you're a girl. Why...did you lie to me?"I felt a sullenness in his voice that I don't know why I felt that way.I can understand him being angry because I lied, but sulking? It shouldn't be like that."I-I didn't mean it, Your Majesty," I promised him weakly and I felt like I was going to be punished at any moment."You didn't mean it? What's your rea
Alessia's POVMy lips became a line. I don't want to answer Stefano's question. I already knew the answer myself, but I didn't want to let go of those words.I was about to walk away from him but he quickly grabbed my hand as if everything depended on it."Ales, answer me. Do you love Elijah?" he asked me curiously but I knew he was still mad at me."Let go of me," I told him coldly. I tried to get out of his grip on me, but he was too strong to overcome that."Don't lie to me, Ales.""Told you to let me go!" I'm annoyed because I don't want this anymore, it seems like I'm losing control of the situation."Tell me the truth," he insisted.I shook my head. "Please, Stephen." I'm not even sure what I'm begging him for."We won't finish if you don't admit it, Ales.""No—""Do not lie-""Yes!" I screamed at him and he stopped. "Yes, I like him. Are you happy now? What if I like Elijah? Is there a destination? Nothing, right? It's better to be early, avoid it as much as I can me, Stefano.
Alessia's POV"MR. Ales, are you all right?" Syn looked at me and now they are all looking at me in surprise.I immediately looked for a reason so they wouldn't notice me. "Sorry, I'm just surprised because he's finally going to be...introduced," I answered them and smiled a little, but I was holding back from being sad."It's really surprising, Mr. Ales. What's happening is so sudden. What we know is that the king has cut off their relationship. But now, suddenly, he's going to officially introduce Lady Roselle as his bride," said Syn as if that is a very big thing.I didn't speak because I didn't know what to say without hurting myself. It hurts just listening, but I have to bear it, because the pain I feel is the future success of all of Wysteria."But didn't you, you said that Lady Roselle's behavior was not good?" Myrille asked.Angelica gave me a new fork so I used it to eat sweet potatoes. I'm still enjoying myself. Even though I feel like this, I can still pretend that I'm fin
RecoveryTHE WHOLE manor was awakened by Delorah's cries. The old madam immediately went to Delorah's room. Their faces are painted with pain and worry. They are already expecting this day to come but still, it's painful when it happened.Delorah died at 10 in the evening. It was a short suffering and quick death. After she cried from the pin, her whole room fell into silence and all they found is her cold body is no longer breathing.The old madam cried while holding Delorah's body."Delorah, my child..." the old madam was wailing and her tears are non-stop.The butler and the maids could not speak any single word that can ease the pain of the old madam."Madam, we will send a letter to the count early in the morning. I will prepare for the funeral." The butler solemnly said but the old madam did not respond.The butler did not wait for any reply and he went out of the room. The dark and cold room made the night even more painful. The movement outside does not change. The ghouls are
Youngest LadyAN EARLY morning bask of the sun, Countess La Vernize is drinking tea while looking at her twin children, named Arianna and Alec. The twins are playing on the field of flowers while being guarded by their nannies.She smiled contently seeing her two children are healthy. But she cannot become completely happy. Her children are not just twins, but triplets. Two of them are identical and the other is fraternal. It also happens that identical twins are healthy while the third is not.It was not easy when she give birth to the triplets. The other who is sickly has a weak body. She is the youngest of the three. All the doctors who check her youngest always say that she's not going to live until she's five years old.So Countess La Vernize did not spend her love on her youngest. She doesn't like being emotionally invested in things that will go by soon. She kept her youngest but she did not interact with her."Countess, the young lady Delorah is wishing to live with her grandm
The BeginningTHE NETHERWORLD is created to be balanced in every kind. The existence of humans, animals, and magical beasts is the very core of the ecosystem. The humans who's governing the world with their advanced capabilities made them at the top of the food chain.Animals, who are just in the wild serve as pets, for entertainment, and human food consumption. This is the role of animals to mankind. The animals that are the least capable are at the bottom of the food chain.The magical beasts are the rare specie who are seldom to be seen and are almost like a myth to the majority of people. These kinds are living in seclusion, far from human reach. These creatures have magical abilities and can turn themselves into a human form if they reach the stage or the highest point of their ability. There are only a few magical beasts and it's hard for them to populate.But for humans, the existence of a magical beast that can transform into a human form is an abomination. Human being thinks
Third Person's POVElijah sighed deeply after those events in the stable. The wrinkles on his forehead did not go away like they were knotted ropes.He knew to himself that he treated Ales differently because he was young and he looked strangely like the woman he was destined for. But even though he knew it was a boy and just happened to look like the girl he loved before, he couldn't help but feel good about it.But he didn't expect that behind that feeling there was a feeling that he didn't expect and didn't like.When Ales fell and he caught it, he didn't expect his body to have a reaction, especially in the lower part of his body which is not affected lightly. It was the first time that it had come to life with just the simple contact of their bodies.But he couldn't think of that because Ales was a boy and he was just a child. He was unaware of what had happened, so he quickly left the stable and immediately went to his room and locked himself in.Elijah could hardly do his dutie
Alessia's POVI fee the stiffness of his body. He went rigid from my calling his name. Did I pronounce the name wrong? Instead of explaining, I was unable to speak. I felt him and waited for whatever he had to say.I heard that Elijah suddenly cursed softly. I just heard him swear, and I guess, it gave him a shock."Why does my name sound so good when it comes from your lips?" he whispered, and I felt his nose nuzzle my neck. The shiver running down my spine feels like an electricity, traveling to every bit of my skin and flesh."Kam—" I tried to stop him but he spoke again."Let's cheat, sweetheart. I know it's a sin, but I am ready to commit a crime if it means I can have you," he whispered to me and I could feel that he was desperate. He's not happy in his situation and so am I. Why does love seem so difficult for both of us?I shook my head. I wanted to cry but I shook my head. "What if I were in my brother's situation...and you betrayed me? I don't want to feel that way, Your Maj
Alessia's POVI gulped because the queen was looking at me as if she was groping me. It seems like he wants to read the contents of my brain which I know is unlikely to happen."If I didn't know you were a boy, I would think you were a girl and the afterlife of—""Enough, Natalia. Ales doesn't have anything to do with this," Elijah interrupted and looked at me. "Go to your room," he ordered me authoritatively.Even though I was nervous, I bowed and hurriedly left in front of them. The tension was too heavy because of the queen's words. But I can only say one thing, he is not a good immortal. I can feel that, I can feel his jealousy and envy in my sister's position.The annoyance I felt earlier was overshadowed by that incident. I felt pity because Elijah couldn't even defend him properly. Elijah stopped, but the queen had already hurt her sister with her words.I made my way to the room. I meet waitresses who bow to me and I just give them a nod. I reached the room immediately and qui
Alessia's POVMy head hurt to leave the balcony and I decided to just rest in the room. I can't forget what happened.Even if it is not confirmed, I know that grandpa is not human or it is more correct to say that he is not a normal person. Is it possible that he is one of the magicians?It seems that my head hurts more because of that. Is it also possible that grandpa is already here in Wysteria? I can't think of anything else but that, because I don't know how he talked to me in my mind.Is that why our parents were attacked by demons? Is that why grandpa doesn't want me to befriend the kind demons because it's connected to whatever we are? Everything becomes more and more chaotic. I'm glad that I was able to talk to grandpa even if it was just in my mind, but you made everything even more complicated. My brain is too messed up.I want to talk to grandpa and ask him if we are human or not. But in the events before, I already know the answer. But if my sister and I are the same, why
Alessia's POV"MR. Ales, are you all right?" Syn looked at me and now they are all looking at me in surprise.I immediately looked for a reason so they wouldn't notice me. "Sorry, I'm just surprised because he's finally going to be...introduced," I answered them and smiled a little, but I was holding back from being sad."It's really surprising, Mr. Ales. What's happening is so sudden. What we know is that the king has cut off their relationship. But now, suddenly, he's going to officially introduce Lady Roselle as his bride," said Syn as if that is a very big thing.I didn't speak because I didn't know what to say without hurting myself. It hurts just listening, but I have to bear it, because the pain I feel is the future success of all of Wysteria."But didn't you, you said that Lady Roselle's behavior was not good?" Myrille asked.Angelica gave me a new fork so I used it to eat sweet potatoes. I'm still enjoying myself. Even though I feel like this, I can still pretend that I'm fin
Alessia's POVMy lips became a line. I don't want to answer Stefano's question. I already knew the answer myself, but I didn't want to let go of those words.I was about to walk away from him but he quickly grabbed my hand as if everything depended on it."Ales, answer me. Do you love Elijah?" he asked me curiously but I knew he was still mad at me."Let go of me," I told him coldly. I tried to get out of his grip on me, but he was too strong to overcome that."Don't lie to me, Ales.""Told you to let me go!" I'm annoyed because I don't want this anymore, it seems like I'm losing control of the situation."Tell me the truth," he insisted.I shook my head. "Please, Stephen." I'm not even sure what I'm begging him for."We won't finish if you don't admit it, Ales.""No—""Do not lie-""Yes!" I screamed at him and he stopped. "Yes, I like him. Are you happy now? What if I like Elijah? Is there a destination? Nothing, right? It's better to be early, avoid it as much as I can me, Stefano.