(Asher’s POV)“My word...”My mother gasped.“Has he ever been that beautiful?”She said, and we continued to be in silence again. Gradually, noise come back filling the hall. People continued to chatter, but I’m sure that the words of smite were less than the words of praise to the Baron, may it be his outfit or the different aura that he emmitted just now.When the ceremony started, the main door opened and two figures stepped in. As expected, Louis was the one who escorted Avery into the hall. They both look beautiful, but unfortunately, tonight is the night where they will annul their engagement so wearing that beautiful outfit seemed like a waste.The ceremony continued on. Why does it feel very long before the moment where they annul their engagement? I couldn’t seem to sit still.Finally, after some time, they finally declared their annulment and I left the seat to continue with my plan to kill the Baron.***(Cecilia’s POV)I grasped my hands tightly as I s
(Asher’s POV)Changing from my royal attire to my usual attire, I stared at the palace from one of the towers in the palace ground. Behind me, the troop who would be together with me to kill Baron Constance have prepared themselves and were standing in circles. In the middle of them, was Maria.“...so you were saying that the Baron got hurt after fighthing strenghthened demonic beast?”I turned around to look at her. As usual, Maria showed her unbound calm demeanor as she agreed to my statement. Maria is a very talented spy that we sent to the Constance household to keep an eye on Baron Constance so that if he does something funny, we will come and immediately execute him. Well, that was the plan. But I never had expected him to defend a carriage by being a bait, and on top of that, he won the fight.“As we expected, Baron Constance is not the type of man to be trifled with.”“But sir, even if the Baron was healed, won’t the effect of the dark magic from the beasts
(Asher’s POV) I brought the Baron’s body closer to me as the color of his face drained. In that moment, my mind went blank. I have killed the Baron, now what? Oh, right... I have to make his body a display for people who wanted to tarnish the kingdom’s name.Then...What comes after that? Strangely enough, seeing as his soul slowly slipped away from his body, I also felt like all of my emotions had faded away.I feel empty. I gazed again at his soulless body. He looked very stunning in his outfit, a soft turquoise green long coat paired with white shirt and white trousers. Unexpectedly, he also used an ear cuff on one side of his ears, making him look beautiful, even when he was dying. I clenched my trembling hand that was smeared with his blood. Earlier when our eyes met, I unexpectedly almost mouthed a praise to him just like what I was about to do back in the hall.As he basked in the moonlight, looking as if he was waiting for me, my heart w
(Lancelot’s POV)My body... felt hot...“Master, he has a high fever, and also anemia...”Huh... What...“Use any means possible to bring him back to normal. If necessary, perform blood transfusion also...”My mind feels fuzzy, yet I could hear voices of people talking.Who......***(Lancelot’s POV)“...?” As I finally gained consciousness, I tried to open my eyes. They felt very heavy. When I finally managed to somewhat open it, the first sight that I see was the first prince sleeping soundly on a chair. I looked at him with my eyes wide.....Is this heaven? Whoa, to think that I could meet him in heaven. But he was still alive so maybe an angel
(Lancelot’s POV)“...What is this...?”I glanced towards the pair of handcuffs that were put on me by the prince a few minutes ago with confused eyes.“This is a magic handcuff. Whenever you try to escape from this mansion, it will immediately transmit electrical magic and zapped you on the spot.”The prince explained nonchalantly. Also, without me realizing, he also put the cuffs on my neck.“Do you really think that I would escape from here? You’re the one who told me that we are now in your family mansion’s at the southern part of the continent, that’s too far from my estate!” What I said is true. A journey from the south back to my estate which was located in the northeast part of the continent without the help of teleportation magic is very far, and I have to somewhat revise a plan before I could escape and gather up enough
(Asher’s POV) After a few days stuck in the bed, the Baron finally rampaged, stating that he want to at least stroll around the mansion even though he couldn’t escape from it. So that night, I accompanied the Baron while assisting him in his walk.“W-Whoa...”He staggered while he walked slowly as he clung onto my arms.“How can I become this weak just after a few days of not walking? This is embarrassing...” He blushed.“Well, you were not far away from your rigor mortis(A condition where the body stiffen due to the lack of oxygen to the muscles. Usually occured after approximately 4 hours after death) in your death before, and you also have fever and anemia, so weakness in your body are to be expected.”I explained to him as I pulled his body near me. For some reason, seeing him all vulnerable as he clung onto me made me restless.
(Lancelot’s POV)“Are you nervous?”The prince asked me as he sat on the antique sofa in front of me. A few days ago, Prince Asher had received a letter from the capital saying that some of the royal family will come and visit them, but Prince Asher didn’t say who visited. So now, I am anxiously waiting for them with him in the guest room of the eastern mansion. I heaved a sigh, trying to calm myself.Who will come I wonder?Is it the King?Or is it the Prince? There is also a possibility that Cecilia is among one of them, but maybe she also won’t come, as she was afraid of me before.I sighed again. This time, it is also me who have to clean all of Lancelot’s mess. He was just a minor character in the novel but his actions were memorable in the novel, in addition that they were
(Cecilia’s POV)After awhile, the Baron still sniffles but he wasn’t sobbing like earlier.“Use this, although its kinda late now.” I handed him a handkerchief. Well, maybe too late because his whole sleeves were drenched with his tears. Moreover, his shirts all look new.“I’m sorry for suddenly crying in front of you.” He apologized.“Its okay. I know that it was scary being alone in a world that you are unfamiliar with.” I said, stating the fact. He chuckled while wiping the remaining tears on his face.“Tell me about it. Just when I was still confused with my surroundings, I have to solve problems that I didn’t even cause in the first place. That time was hard.” He ranted all his heart, and I chuckled. Maybe because the Baron is a completely different person on the inside, he don’t feel as scary and intimida
(Lancelot’s POV)I didn’t know how grateful I was when I opened my eyes to a dimly lit surrounding. Upon longer dithering, I assumed that I was laying down on a bed, and that its barely dawn. I laboriously pulled myself up to sit; wanting to take a proper look at the rising sun, through the glass window across me.“…Lancelot?”I halted, upon hearing a voice to my side.It took me some time to register whose voice it was, but when I turned beside me, I saw a figure towering me. The little sunlight from the rising sun made his raven hair glimmery, and I saw those silver eyes looked directly into mine.“Ash-” I wasn’t able to finish that word, before getting wrapped up in an embrace. That caused me to flinch a bit. In that moment, a distinct amount of warmth usurped within, causing me to blush.Asher…That was the only thing I could think of. I slipped both of my arms behind his back and clung tightly onto him, as I enjoyed the radiating warmth of his body. And as if knowing my intention
Lancelot’s POV“Phew…” I heaved out a long sigh.Never have I ever imagined that I could be bruised and battered even in the land beneath my consciousness. I thought so as I looked at myself. Approximately some time ago, I got stabbed by the original Lancelot, and was fading away quite fast, but somehow my body is okay now and I don’t feel that pain anymore.“But…” I gazed towards my surroundings. There’s nothing but white all around me. And because I’m here, I don’t think my body outside is conscious. Maybe. I did feel like I had almost grasped the string of consciousness within me, but it was only for a brief time, and only happened once in a while. How do I get out from this situation?“So, you’re the one Izana has been talking frequently about.” A voice suddenly appeared, snapping me from my pondering, and rendering me to flinch in surprise.“Wha-”
Asher’s POVI was even more surprised and confused compared to Louis, who was trying to calm her down. The three of us decided to change our spot further away from Lancelot, by sitting on the sofa set nearby.While I turned on the lamp on the coffee table, Louis guided Cecilia to one of the empty spots of the sofa. Cecilia tried to stop her own sobs. Both me and Louis then gazed at her until she had calmed down for the most of it.“…I’m sorry.” Cecilia started, wiping the tears on her cheeks with a handkerchief Louis handed to her. “But you can’t be with the Count, Your Highness. You mustn’t.”I felt the surge of air in my lungs as I rapidly inhaled. Pausing, my slightly parted lips moved as I mouthed, “Why?” In an exasperated breath.Cecilia had her gaze lowered on the ground. Waiting for her answers, I tried to calm the seething annoyance within me. I know Cecilia as someone who doesn’t do something without reason. With that being said, I still couldn’t fathom why she was so against
…A pair of eyes were staring blankly at the marching of the black ants. Some ants greeted the other on its way, but they never really stopped on their tracks to idle about. However, not too far from the corner of those eyes, is a black ant that was standing idly on its feet, while looking up. As if, for some time, it has noticed of the presence of the seemingly alien looking eyes inspecting it from above.Avery smiled.As if satisfied with what she saw, she lifted her gaze. Her eyelids immediately squinted, hiding her irises from the blazing sun above her head. The sun is already high above the sky, and the temperature is rising.Avery then stood up from the ground, a sitting spot that she chose to ease her fatigue from walking for some time. She then quickly readjusted her knee length cloak around her body, before resuming her steps; destination unknown.Even so, once in a while, the flora and fauna witnessed Avery fiddling with the air just above her waist. Her index finger twisting
Asher’s POV My memory—between me preparing to leave the palace to arriving at the Great Kingdom of Sand in the South—was blurry. I heard the tap of my heels on the ground, which instantly brought my senses back to reality. It seems while I was in a daze, I have already arrived. Some attendants were escorting the horses away, while some others tended to me, along with Louis and Cecilia, who decided to tag along with me. “Her Highness is inside the guest room. Please follow us.” An attendant said. The three of us then followed from behind. We walked through a corridor. The subtle orange tinge of the sun ray that lit the marble arched corridor indicates the time. After some time walking, we arrived in front of a shiny two-leaf wooden door. A guard was situated at each leaf of the door. The attendant halted in front of the door. He briefly knocked on the wooden surface, and stepped back again. A soft, incomprehensible voice appeared from the other side of the door, before soon, the gua
Asher’s POV“There has been a report of sightings of several magenta auras located at the border of the kingdom. Albeit unsure of the source, the sentries placed there are alert.” Henry informed, while holding a piece of paper, presumably the report paper.He then sauntered closer and handed me the paper. I accepted the paper and skimmed through it, confirming Henry’s report. A sigh unconsciously escaped my lips.What does Avery want actually?After thinking of several reasons and causes for all the incidents, that occur in only within a day, I reached to that conclusion. What does Avery really want from Lancelot, that she even chased him to the ends of the world? Was the news of his death not enough for her? Was the display of the corpse not enough to make her stop?Then again, Avery was never the one to get attached to Lancelot. If that so, then why does she looked for him, and even proceeded to use a high-level dark magic
Lancelot’s POV“My Lord…” I heard my name being called. I turned behind me to see Taylor standing at a nearby distance, about a few steps away from me.I suddenly came to a realization.Ah, this dream again.I thought, while letting my body move on its own accord. It was one of those flashback dreams again, where I remembered my previous life. Though this time, I became the old Lancelot for the first time ever.How do I know that?“I told you to bring me a fancy attire, not this crappy one!” My hands moved on its own and slammed about three layers of clothing onto poor Taylor. The old butler trembled a bit due to the impact, but quickly picked himself up.I then fumed on my own while Taylor left.“Looking decent is not enough. I need to look even better when meeting my dear Avery! Should I put on more accessories on me?” Lancelot monologued loudly.As Lancelot was standing
LancelotThey probably noticed me freezing on my spot. With a slightly concerned tone, Princess Aisya said, “Are you alright, Count Constance?”I properly but quickly shot up, and met my eyes with her. “I am good. Apologies for making you worry.”The princess smiled. “I see. Thank goodness that you’re finally awake. You have been sleeping for almost two days, me and your friend here are starting to get worried of you.”I nodded my head. Then I dithered for a moment. “…How do you know my name, your highness?”Princess Aisya retained her smile. She then tossed a glance towards Suna beside her. “Master Suna has told me a little bit about you.”I fluttered my eyes. “Do you also call him ‘Master’, Your highness?”“Yes.” Princess Aisya suddenly chuckled, probably noticed my confusion and found it amusing. She then added, “He is
AsherAn hour after the incident, Taylor finally managed to disperse the crowd. While the workers returned to their routine, I asked Izana and the twins to follow me, along with Taylor, for a short discussion. Because of that, the five of us went to Lancelot’s office.“Obviously,” Izana spoke. “Obviously, this is Avery Ila Ronan’s doing. But I don’t remember her magic being this potent, and a teleportation magic like that can only work if one became a high-level mage. But Avery is not a high-level mage.”I heaved a long, low sigh. At the corner of my eyes, I saw Taylor diligently cleaned the room.“Fair enough.” I replied. “Still, there’s nothing that we can do now that both the Count and the Bivorak Company’s master disappeared. What matters the most is finding them, but right now, we don’t have any clue of their whereabouts.” I paused for a bit. “I just hope that n