The news about Princess Anwen’s wedding and the election of the new king was already known to the nobles, and it started to spread among the citizens of Panthera.
The people in the capital had recently been shocked by the news of the king going mad. Now another piece of news had them shocked and wondering why King Rion was replaced.
They naturally thought that the news about the king going mad was true, which was why he was replaced. They all doubted until finally, the palace issued an official announcement stating that the king was ill so he could no longer rule the kingdom.
A carriage from the Carolus Family entered the palace area, and the royal families who had arrived first welcomed them along with high-ranking palace officials.
The atmosphere was very formal. Kaven got off the carriage, dressed in all white, with some golden patterns that made him look very charming.
Duke and Duchess Carolus were also seen wearing the same colors as Kav
When Trish thought about it again, he became hesitant to leave the palace, but on the other hand, he was also worried about Rion and Odette because of the recent incident caused by Leana.He had also promised Lucas that he would never leave Rion. The distance between the palace and Bosa Village was too far, so he couldn’t go back and forth. All teleportation crystals were also currently being used for the importance of the team looking for Aathreya in Randle Forest.“Trish, you must stay at the palace to look after Anwen. You can send another knight to guard us in the village. Anwen needs you more right now,” said Odette.Odette paused for a moment. She knew her request was difficult for Trish because she knew the man loved Anwen.It must be hard for him to stay in the palace and watch the girl he loved marry another man. That must be so hurt.However, other than Trish, Odette didn’t know anyone she could trust to look after
“If it hurts, why do you like to fight so much? You have promised me you won’t fight, then what is this? You just fought again! Why do you always make trouble?” Odette grumbled as she reached for the medicine box in the cupboard.“Am I a problem to you?” Lucifer asked, and it surprised Odette.Lucifer asked it not without a reason. That was because, during their time together, the girl always told him not to make trouble.Moments later, Odette strolled to him while carrying a medicine box and a change of clothes.“That’s not what I meant.” She stood before Lucifer and then took off his coat and clothes.“I just don’t want you to be in trouble and hurt like this. I feel sad and worried whenever you get hurt,” Odette explained.Then, Odette was surprised to find other bruises on the man’s body. Instantly, she remembered the incident some time ago when Lucifer wanted to buy
The next day, the carriage sent by Trish came to pick up Odette and Lucifer to go to Bosa Village.Of course, Odette had to lie again by saying that the carriage was the one she had rented. Just before entering the carriage, she looked at Lilium’s housing for the last time. Odette didn’t know when she would return to the capital again.“Are you okay?” Lucifer held her shoulder.“Um.” She nodded with a smile and then led him into the carriage.The horses neighed as the coachman pulled on the reins and told them to run. A second later, those horses pulled the carriage through the thick snow that covered the ground.“Why do I feel you are sad?” Lucifer asked confusedly, as he had been watching Odette’s expression since earlier.Odette told him she was sad because she had lived in the capital long enough and now had to leave it.“We can come back here later if you want,” Lu
Trish walked down the corridor while occasionally turning to people he passed by. He greeted them briefly and continued his walks.The test to win the princess’s hand in marriage would start tomorrow. So, the people in the palace were busy getting everything ready.At this time, Trish was walking towards the Pavilion ‘Luxuri’; one of the palace pavilions, to give Odette’s letter to Anwen.Anwen stayed in the pavilion and was not allowed to leave before the test started. Now her movements were severely restricted. When Trish arrived at the Pavilion ‘Luxuri’, he told the knight that he wanted to meet Princess Anwen.The knight nodded and went inside the pavilion to convey Trish’s message to the maid.After waiting for about three minutes, the knight returned.“I’m sorry, Commander, but Maid Nadin said the Princess doesn’t want to be met by anyone,” he said.Trish felt sad
“Don’t leave me, Trish. My brother isn’t here, Sister Ody isn’t here, and grandma isn’t here either. I’m alone.” Anwen said quietly. She buried her face in Trish’s broad chest and sobbed softly there.Trish hugged the girl more tightly while rubbing her hair gently. He silently shed tears.“I won’t go, I won’t go,” he said, kissing Anwen’s head and resting his chin on it.The sky's stars twinkled beautifully, and the snow was slowly falling.Inside the silent room, Trish and Anwen were still hugging each other. They closed their eyes, enjoying the comfort and warmth around them.Trish’s hands occasionally ran through Anwen’s hair gently. At that moment, he felt like he wanted the time to stop.After a long while and Anwen had calmed down, Trish reluctantly let go of his embrace because he had to get out of there before anyone came.“I have
At night, Trish was in his room. He sat on the couch while massaging his temples. He felt dizzy thinking about all the problems that he had to settle.He wondered how Rion and Odette were? Was their journey going well without any problems?He was really worried about them.“Hey, you! Is it true that Odette has left the capital?”Trish glanced sideways at the fairy confined in the glass case on the table. He stood up, pulled a chair, and sat beside the table. He looked closely at Narine.“Yes,” he replied.Narine was stunned. For a moment, she fell silent and seemed to think hard about something.“Then… has Aathreya not been found yet?” Narine asked again. She wished Trish would say ‘no’.“No,” Trish replied curtly.Narine was relieved but also worried because there was no news about Aathreya as if the man had been swallowed into the earth. She feared that
“How?” Trish asked Kaven.After searching the palace for Narine with Roul, he summoned Kaven for help.Kaven imagined the figure of Narine in his mind while opening his dimensional hole, but instead of going to where Narine was, he came out of Trish’s room.This incident left them confused.“Could it be that Aathreya came to pick her up?” Kaven said confusedly. If Narine had escaped alone, it wouldn’t have been challenging to find her again. All he had to do was use his ability to imagine Narine. Then the tunnel from his dimension hole would be connected to the space where Narine was currently.By crossing the tunnel, he would immediately go to where Narine was, but it couldn’t be done right now. Somehow, something blocked this process.Usually, this happens when a destination is a place imbued with barrier magic.“I think Narine is currently in a place with barrier magic,” Kaven s
When morning came, Odette and Lucifer continued their long journey. The horses pulling the carriage had to work harder through the snow piled on the ground.Even though Odette was now away from the palace, her thoughts remained there. She kept wondering how the situation in the palace was and how Anwen was now?Meanwhile, at the palace, the tests for Kaven and Hanry continued.People gathered on the palace grounds to watch Kaven and Hanry do an archery fight. Both of them were still preparing when Anwen walked out of the pavilion to the throne that had been prepared for her. Just like before, she would personally watch the test.She was wearing a green silk dress decorated with sparkling crystals. Because the weather was cold, the maids dressed her in a green coat with a darker gradation than the dress color.The golden tiara adorned with precious gems on her head exuded an aura of her dignity.Princess Whitney held the princess’ hand.