After pleading so many times, Caius finally agreed to help me rescue the girls trapped in that witches' horrible mansion. My conscience can't take it as I think of the abuses they do to women there. I almost fell victim too. It was a good thing that Amaris came before that perverted man did something to me. "But how can we get there? It's dangerous to travel on land. We might end up being caught on the way before we can even get to that mansion you're talking about." Caius asked anxiously.A strange thought came across my peculiar mind. It's like something inside me is urging me to explore what other things this rose mark does. If it's dangerous for us to travel by land, then our best option is to travel on air. So obviously, what we need is a bird who can carry us like that of Amaris's crow. I remembered he just called it by whistling. Should I try and check if something comes?I quickly went out to the cave to try. Caius and Namir were troubled by my sudden enthusiasm to get out so
We have notified the queen and the kids that we're leaving. Though she was against my plan, I was still able to convince her when she saw the giant eagle I was able to call from nowhere. Kuu and Anika really wanted to ride for a tour but I promised them I can give them a ride when we get back. It's actually not safe for them. But maybe we can sneak out for a bit."What are you waiting for? Hop on!" I invited Namir and Caius to get on the eagles back. It lowered itself and spread its wings on the ground so I could crawl up to its back. I really don't have any idea how to maneuver this. I already have the bow and I guess a hundred arrows on my bag. I hope this is already enough. I'll just recycle some in case of shortage."I bet I can just tell her when to go right or left, correct?" I sneered clumsily at Namir. I hope I won't lead everyone in the wrong direction."Yeah. She can read you." Namir responded blithely. Then he hopped next to Caius."Really?" I gasped in amazement. "So even
I grip tightly on the drawstrings as I wait for Caius to open the door. He counted one to three and pushed the door. I saw how shocked the girls who were there and the hunky witch watching them."Who are you?" As soon as the witch said that, I released the arrow and he was about to shield himself. But it still went through his chest and he fell heavily on the floor. He started convulsing, making the other girls scream but I signaled them to hush. They all trembled as they watched the dark smoke coming out from him."W-What's happening to him?" Someone asked and she was trembling."Don't worry. The bad spirit has now departed his body. He's no longer a witch now." I told her with a reassuring smile."Is that even possible? Who are you? Are you not witches too?" She pondered, holding the girl's hand beside her."Don't be afraid of us. We're not witches." Caius told them."Prince Caius?" One of them seemed to recognize the prince and she even ran towards him and jubilantly hugged him.
We prepared ourselves for the second attack. My hands were uncontrollably shaking as I loaded three arrows on my bow. I guess Caius noticed it so he pressed my shoulders mildly to calm my trembling."We've already got this far. Trust yourself that you can do it. We're here to support you." He encouraged me with a smile. I can see the excitement in his eyes. It's been so long since the last time he fought when Vivar was still with him. I know his hands are itching to slay witches again. But this time, our aim is not to kill but to heal."I don't trust myself. I trust the one who sent me and gave me this mission." I told him. I know this is not really me working right now. It's the chosen one who's inside me. "Then that's much better." He snickered. "Shall we?" I dauntlessly nodded at him. Namir positioned himself on the door as well. They looked at each other and gave a cue to kick the door open. The door smashed open, surprising the folks having fun in the kitchen. I didn't waste my
After how many times I begged, Caius finally agreed to wear kirtles. I kept suppressing my laughter since he wore a pastel pink dress. The puff sleeves almost burst due to his big muscles. We weren't able to zip up the back completely the same as Namir, due to their broad back and shoulders. They just covered it with their cloaks and put on their hoodies. I hid my bows under Caius's cloak since I wasn't wearing one. I just need to stay close to him so I can grab it easily.Faye's facade was really impressive as we walked along the corridor. We pretended to bring bread rolls and fruits for the witches in each room. I just duck my head just in case I bumped into someone who might recognize me when I was brought here first. We approached the first door from the kitchen. Faye took a deep breath before she gently knocked on the door."What is it?" A croaky voice muttered inside."I brought some snacks for you." Faye responded. The door quickly opened and a tall man with a thick beard peeke
We're almost done with the 5 rooms. We've already rescued 4 girls. Good thing the other two rooms were empty. We're now heading towards the other side of the corridor where there's seven doors as Faye has instructed. As we walked along the pathway, we came across two grumpy men. I started to feel frenetic inside but I tried to keep myself calm and focused on the possibilities. We stopped walking when they suddenly blocked our way. They seemed so curious about us, scrutinizing each of us."Hey, Faye. Looks like your companions are new today, huh?" The man with a big belly asked. His brows were furrowed as he looked at me. "And why are these two hiding their faces? Is there something wrong with them?" The other man asked. He was about to take off Namir's yoke but Namir quickly grasped his wrist to stop him."What a great force you have. Let go of my hand or I'll turn you into ashes now." He warned Namir as he struggled to let go of his hands. Namir raised his head, making the hood of
While Amaris was on his way to his cabin, Dubheasa ordered someone to follow him. Jack was one of Dubheasa's strongest henchmen in her army. Up in the air, Amaris was trying to contemplate what her mother seems hiding from him. He felt something odd about it. Then he noticed someone running beneath him. He couldn't see clearly who it was but it was riding on a bull. Though he was flying across the ocean, that bull was running above the water surface. He suddenly had a cue about who it was. Knowing that his mother summoned someone to follow him, he presumed that his mother seemed to be suspicious about him. And made him more curious about it. He took out the journal tucked on his waist and grasped it tightly. "I guess the answer is here." He murmured and placed it back to his waist.He looked back and noticed it was still following him. He thought that if he goes back to his cabin, Jack might figure out his hideout. What is worse is if her mother ordered this man to kill Gili. He need
"It's you." Amaris grumbled as he showed himself to the awaiting opponent, Jack. It was Jack who captured him and brought him to Dubheasa to brainwash him."Yeah, it's me. Your uncle Jack. Who else?" He opened his arms, awaiting for Amaris to hug him. But Amaris just glared at him. "What's wrong, son?" He confusedly asked. "I am not your nephew so stop calling me like that, old hag." Amaris snarled at him."Oh. That look in your face…" Jack's eyes widened as he realized something odd about Amaris. "No way." He gasped. "Your memories are back, hasn't it?" "Loud and clear." Amaris answered firmly. He took off his cloak and challenged him to get closer. "It's time for payback."Jack suddenly burst into waves of laughter, making Amaris more furious about killing him."You think you can defeat me? You are only strong now because the queen gave you some of his power. You ungrateful, boy. Did you forget who raised you, fed you, and even gave you power that a normal witch can't have?" He t
The crescent moon shone brightly on the open window of my room. The night sky looked so peaceful and Caius was standing there, watching the spectacular view. But seeing Caius's dropped shoulders, I knew his thoughts were clouded tonight. "Can't you choose to stay?" He asked in a melancholic tone, still has his back on me.I bit my lower. I can't. Well I don't know how I'm gonna get back to my real world but once my mission here is done, I'll probably be gone in this place. And I don't really belong here. I have a family in my real world who are waiting and might be worrying about me by now."I'm sorry, Caius. I can't." I gasped, almost sounding like a whisper.He took a deep breath, loud enough for me to understand that he wasn't happy about my response. He slowly turned around, trying to make a smile. "Maybe the place you really belong to is so beautiful and peaceful that you don't want to stay here." He muttered."Well…" I paused for a moment to look at his sullen eyes. "It's not t
"You're dazzling, honey!" Queen Morrigan clasped her hands in awe as she looked at me from head to toe. The dress perfectly fit me like the sewist seemed to know the exact measurements of my body, though nobody came to take measures.I turned around as I stared blankly at the mirror. The queen helped me a lot with all the undergarments. Though it looked so lavish, the weight of the fabrics were a bit uncomfortable. She also fixed my curly hair with golden pins. The messy bun perfectly matched the shape of my face. It looked elegant in a simple way. I didn't know the queen had such a talent for this. I thought it's her maids that style her all the time. "Let me put some tint on your face. You're looking a little pale. Are you sure you're already feeling better?" She took my hand and guided me to the couch to let me sit. "Yes, your highness." I forced a smile to convince her.She stared at me for a moment before. Then she sighed giving me a simper. "Can you stop calling me like that?
I still haven't talked to Aries since they figured out I'll be leaving this place soon. He walked out as soon as I confirmed to them that what the elders said was true. Caius was also speechless about it. He wanted to talk to me but I refused. I wanted to take a break first. I'm overwhelmed with this situation. And now, the elders held a ball to celebrate my arrival. I'm already flustered with agitation due to my mission. And I'm dead worried about Aries. How am I going to explain everything to him? Now I regret not telling him the truth right away.*Knock*KnockI was awakened from my misery when I heard soft knocks on the door. I was currently in an extravagant room prepared by the elders for me. The entire room was as big as our townhouse in my real world. Every piece of furniture has a touch of gold, making me feel suffocated with the luxury around me. This doesn't help elevating the pressure strangling me now."Do you need help, Nemiah?" Queen Morrigan called from the other side o
"What's wrong?" Dubheasa wondered why her soldiers came back to the shore looking frustrated."The houses are empty." One of the soldiers reported."What do you mean empty? Where will the people who live there go?" She snapped. "W-We searched each house but no one we're there. They left all their belongings but no one was found." The other shadow uttered in a trembling voice."What?! There's no way they've already escaped. How would they know?" The veins on her forehead showed how much she was enraged at the moment. Unconvinced, she sprinted to the village and checked some of the houses herself. She got more furious each time she wrecked the door and no one was inside. She tried to contemplate what could have happened. "Amaris. That ungrateful idiot!" She growled. She couldn't think of any other reason for the people to know about her conquest. Only Amaris knew she was going to attack the village tonight."Find them in every corner of this island and kill them! They have no other pla
The sky was dark and thunderstorms roared synchronizing with the heavy gushing of the rain. It was supposed to be a glorious day for Dubheasa but the weather doesn't seem to cooperate with her plans. She slouched on her throne while distressingly pressing her temples with her fingers. She was waiting for an alternate plan to destroy the village."My queen. The rain still hasn't stopped. Should we wait for it to cease before we proceed with the plan?" One of her soldiers came in to report. Dubheasa threw a sharp glance at him, making his body tremble in fear. He decided to bow his head to avoid the eye contact."Hasn't Jack come back yet?" She asked in a cold voice. Little did she know, the man she's waiting for has already turned into ashes."N-Not yet, your highness." The servant stuttered in fear."What could have happened to that old man? I just asked him to spy on Amaris and they both haven't returned yet." She straightened her back and took a deep breath. "I have a bad feeling ab
(While Nemiah and her allies were stuck in the mansion..)Druji was feeling dizzy, keeping her eyes on her mother as she walked back and forth near the entrance of the cave. The anxiousness was written all over the queen's face as she took glances at the entrance, hoping the people she's waiting to return would show up anytime now."Mother, you've been like that for an hour already. Please calm down. Maybe they couldn't return yet due to the incessant pouring of the rain." Druji stood from her seat and stopped her mother from wandering around."I just can't help it. It's almost dark and there's still no news from them." The queen fretted, her hands were trembling as she clasped and unclasped them."Your highness. Aries is with them so don't have to worry. They're probably on their way now. Let's just wait here." Gili sighed as he watched the pouring rain outside. He knew that Dubheasa and her armies might be on their way now to destroy the village. He's also wondering why they haven't
"Let's get inside, Nemiah. Everyone is waiting for you." Caius took my hand, about to lead me back to the portal."Hang on. How about the queen and the kids? I thought we're going to save the people too?" Aries pondered."The guy who welcomed us said that they're already inside. I haven't checked, though." I informed him. I began to wonder how they took the people and convinced them to come. I'm really curious about that place.Aries's forehead creased as soon as he heard me. He seemed faltered. I know he's also wondering how they're already inside. The rain almost stopped. Dubheasa probably has released her army to proceed with her evil plan. Just as I thought about it, the trees and nearby bushes rustled clamorously. "Let's get inside, Nemiah. I think Dubheasa's troops are already searching for us." Caius carefully looked around, tracing any shadows of the enemies."Aries. Come on!" I called him, who was also checking around."What did you just call him?" Caius's face dazed as he l
"What are you doing!" I was finally able to get my energy back. I pushed him as hard as I could. He started to faint and fell on his knees. He spewed some black pearls like that of what Druji has vomited when I touched her. It vanished in the air as soon as it touched the ground.I dashed to approach him and gently rubbed his back. "Are you feeling alright now?" I fretted.He raised his head and wiped his mouth with the back of his hands. Grinning at me, he said, "More than alright." Then his eyes lowered on my lips, making the blood rush throughout my body. I could feel my face burning so I quickly stepped away from him."Pervert," I grumbled to myself as I touched my lips with my shaking fingers. "Why did you do that? You could have just touched me." I complained. Amaris chuckled as he got up and dusted off his pants. "Because I want to remove the curse that way. It worked perfectly though.""I shouldn't have stepped out for you.""But you did. Why did you?" He teased me, gliding s
“What is this place?” I jumped off the horse to get a better look at the breathtaking view of the paradise we were currently in. I heard everyone gasp in awe as they entered the portal. We were on concrete pavement and it was leading to a stunning white palace ahead. It was three times bigger and extravagant than that of Queen Morrigan's palace. Looking from afar, everything was painted in white and the windows seemed to be made of dazzling gold. What kind of people are living here? Or are they even people? This place is terrifically marvelous. I badly wanted to ask the horses since they're the one who brought us here. But it won't make sense since I don't understand them. I wonder if Namir could do that for me. I wandered my eyes around. There are thousands of white roses along the path. It looks exactly like what we have in Kuu's cave. Did those roses come from here? I could also hear the calming sound of a gushing falls somewhere. I wonder how this kind of bewildering place exists