The duke just let her, and still focused on his work. “But it's only you who would dare to open this study. And my face is itchy. I’ll have to get to the guild to have it replaced by Fedel soon.”
She sighed. So he’s still busy. “Then what about our lunch?”
“Soon. I’ll finish all of this for once and I’ll spend some time with you.”
Her heart skipped a beat at that and nodded, “Then I’ll wait for you here.”
After a few minutes, Raziel stood a glance at him.
“What?” She asked, “Don’t mind me, I’m alright here.”
Raziel shook his head, “No, I can’t focus with you here
The door opened and Raziel quickly covered his face with a blanket, hugging Lady Vienna tightly to hide. Roxy blushed at the sight and smiled sheepishly. “Oh…uhm…please forgive me…I always forget you are married, my lady.” She chuckled nervously, looking at the ground looking embarrassed. Really, Roxy is too clumsy for this. With a red face, Lady Vienna quickly dismissed her personal maid and faced Duke Raziel who was still hiding. “She left now. Are you going to stay there the whole day?” She asked, wanting to tease him. This is such a rare sight and she’s going to savor this moment and keep this memory locked in her mind.
“Do you have anything you want in particular? Something I could give you…” Asked the Duke. “You could surprise me.” She dared, teasing him. “Alright, then I already planned it. Make sure to get dressed on your birthday-“ She blinked and stopped him, “Wait wait, I was just messing, Raziel.” She had her fill with surprises. What more could the Duke give her? wealth? They already share it. Fame? She’s already famous enough in the town and always talked about… “Then what do you want?” She paused, taking her time to really think. What do I really want now? She asked herself, biti
It was nearing dark, and they had a bit of dinner before initiating the first plan. Get to the palace and interrogate Prince Mathias. That damn bastard knows something they want. They didn’t even have to wait for the night as time is very much constricted. Fedel then set out to deal with the guards while Lady Vienna and Duke Raziel set out to go to the dungeons. It was quite easy to enter and when they were finally in, it was so dark, smelly, and all crowded. Duke Raziel grabbed a torch to light up the place and instantly saw him. Prince Mathias was sleeping by the biggest cell they had there. Lady Vienna gritted her teeth and br
Duke Raziel glanced at her, giving her a look that says “Be patient.” She just scoffed. “What? He’s taking too long to trust us. We don’t have time.” “You heard my wife, we don’t have time.” Duke Raziel said, now kneeling to match the prince’s gaze. Griffith still didn’t eat the sandwich the duke gave him so Duke Raziel continued. “Now that your twisted older brother is locked away, it’s time for you to get your revenge.” Prince Griffith blinked, “And why are you helping me?” “We are destroying the empire and making it good. You will take the throne and lead the empire.”
As for the tenth prince or the rightful crown prince, Duke Raziel made him stay still there.And it didn’t take long, much to Lady Vienna’s amusement. After three days, Fedel came into the guild with the proof of their victory.“The Corrupt nobles are removed. The emperor was killed.”It only took two sentences and Lady Vienna pumped her fists in the air, smiling in happiness. She turned to Duke Raziel who had a smile on his face, watching her.Lady Vienna pointed her fifst to him and Duke Raziel’s head tilted to the side, not sure what the lady wanted him to do.Lady Vienna scoffed at him and grabbed hi
“This is to balance the carriage, Vienna,” he reasoned out, which just makes her suspect more of him. “What’s the matter? You’re being too distant with me.” “Nothing.” He simply said and silence. Since he refuses to sit beside her, she decided to let it drop for now. “So where should we stop first, Raziel?” “To the east. I made Fedel gather information. We’ll pass by the small towns of Zaifari, Orcia, Sutton, Ballater, Newham and we’ll get to the land of Mages, Ilragon.” Ilragon… Vienna thought for a minute…that place has been a legend…she never heard people c
“Option? Tell me where he is now. Tell me where you left him.” She has no doubts about this stupid mage. “You should find it out yourself.” “No, tell me, Delphian. Tell me.” She demanded fiercely. Delphian approached her and whispered, “To a brothel.” “What?” You bastard, why did you take him there?!” Vienna yelled at him, now realizing that he had some dark schemes under his sleeve the moment he joined their trip. She had to learn it a few times to know that this man is up to no good. How funny it is. He just smirked and his figure disappeared into a bubble, leaving her alone on the road.
“Climb on my back, I’ll take you to the inn.” He said, his claws digging on the ground now, his eyes digging holes on her. “But they’ll see you… in this state now…” She said. “I’ll find a way somehow.” He said. “Quick.” She instantly climbed on his back, holding her dress from getting torn and feeling his hard scale grazing her skin. “Grab on tight.” Once she’s settled in, Raziel sat upright as his wings flapped, now flying. It didn’t take long for them to be in the sky. Vienna’s slight nervousness soon vanished the moment the cold air swept past her skin. She looked down, seeing the trees look like ant
She heard her thoughts whispering to her. Those were the last words she ever expected to do, but having no choice, Lady Vienna slowly removed her hands that are only her lifeline now, and finally letting herself go, she watched as Ambrosia looked at what she did, not expecting her to do this. Lady Vienna closed her eyes and let the smoke conceal her. This is the least expected way of dying for her. Of all the times she was faced with danger, this is the most ridiculous way of how dying for her. She died because she gave up. She waited for impact, to fall to the ground and let her bones break but in an instant, a sharp claw grabbed her shirt, and a pair of flapping wings, with the sharp gust of wind. “Did you just let yourself die, Vienna? I won’t allow you to leave me easily.” Said a dark voice and her breath hitched, her heart drumming loudly just hearing him. Raziel. Lady Vienna couldn’t help but let the tears fall in her eyes. Duke Raziel dropped her off to safety and she
Just wait, Raziel. It’s my turn to make the effort. For the both of us. Well, it’s a bit unfair that I’m the only one who could remember everything we had, isn’t it? I have to make you know every bit and piece. And Lady Vienna waited no minute and started her plan. Lady Vienna took Duke Raziel to every place they went to. From taking him to the royal ball where they had their first official public appearance to the Rogue guild to their adventures with Avelina, and little mishaps with Crown Prince Matthias. It was a long process, but slowly but surely, Lady Vienna patiently waited for the perfect time, for the time he’ll wake up and remember what they had. Because this might be the only chance she’ll have. And if Alexis dares to mess up again in the timeline, he might even make the both of them forget that anything even happened. Lady Vienna took him to the picnic place, where Duke Raziel first surprised her with lunch. Duke Raziel stared at her, long and confused. “What?” She
“In our next life, I’ll come and find you, Vienna.” Lady Vienna woke up with a gasp, trying to adjust to the light as the comfortable mattress was-wait a minute. There should not be any comfortable mattress in their carriage on their way to the Lumen empire? The last thing she could remember was leaving the orphanage after Titus was gotten by the witch…and then going on another journey…with someone… She tried to rack her mind for more information, feeling that she was with someone. Not sure who it was, but it seemed that she had somehow formed a bond with this person. What was his..name again? She looked around and noticed she was in her room, she gasped in shock. “Roxy!” She yelled, and Roxy, appeared with her usual messy brown hair and maid uniform, “Yes my lady!” “Where is…where is Titus?” She asked, and the door instantly opened. “You called for me, my lady?“ Titus asked, his bright silver hair and purple eyes gleaming through the sunlight. “You called for me, my lady?“
Alexis laughed, caressing her cheeks, “Haha, this is the most exciting part for me. The revelation. Did he hide it from you? Or did he really lose his memory after I did the ritual?” “You seem to be so shocked, my dear. Let me explain everything to you clearly.” He then touched Vienna’s forehead and suddenly, a bright light came into her mind, along with memories playing. “Your soul was already dead long ago, Vienna. What keeps you awake was because Raziel sacrificed himself last time.” He started, and Vienna watched the scenery play in front of her. “Last century ago, Duke Raziel was a mighty killer who fell in love with a woman that became his weakness. It was you, Vienna. You were the one I cursed first for committing such a grave sin. But then he came to me, the most powerful dark mage to make a deal, to turn back time for you. This is out of the world’s nature, but out of pity, I decided to give him a try, to correct his mistakes, but along the way, the consequence was for hi
The next day, they continued and got closer to the Lumen Empire. The man was still there to guide the way to them. Fedel was keen on threatening the old man the moment he decided to fool them. Stopping by the cave to rest for the night, they somehow saw a bottle placed inside. Fedel grabbed it and gave it to Vienna as a joke, but it was all to their surprise when a huge smoke appeared from inside. A shadow of a figure appeared, and a tall and darkly handsome man showed up. Duke Raziel unsheathed his sword and pulled Vienna to the side, “What did you open?” He asked impatiently. Vienna pouted, “I don’t know, Fedel gave it to me!” Raziel sighed, “It’s a genie, be careful.” Vienna raised her eyebrows, “A genie?” The man stretched his arms out and faced them with a carefree look, “Ah, finally! I was sleeping for a hundred years now!” Now that they could see him clearly, there’s no denying that he looks handsome with his purple hair and white eyes, and fair skin. “You have one w
The children continually asked for her and Mr. Martini came to rush them back to their bedrooms. They then dried themselves off in their own quarters and after packing her stuff. a knock came on her door. She opened it and saw Fedel. She sighed, “Is it time?” He nodded, “The duke is already waiting by the door. We need to leave discreetly before the children notices.” She sighed, it would be hard to say goodbye. So it’s best to leave without them knowing… “You can get my things now. But let me do something first.” Fedel nodded, starting to carry her suitcase outside as she sat by the side table with pen and paper in her hands. She began to scribble some words. A parting letter for the children. Standing up, she then took a last look at the room. It was a short trip here but meeting the children was fun and she will cherish it forever. To think she was not much of a children's lover at first. She walked towards the back door where their carriage and Raziel’s horse Tiberius wer
“Want to know a very little secret?” She asked Vienna, and she continued, “You know, I was the one who killed your horrendous ugly pet.” The witch admitted. “The little girl Ella saw me doing that so she ran, and I made her forget her memory.” She said, “I also faked being sick and acted cutely so you knights could fall in love with me.” “But I didn’t.” Replied, Titus. “Yeah, that’s a pity, we could have been perfect together.” Raziel managed to cage her and the witch transformed into a tiger. Vienna got down and sliced on her thighs, but the witch was quick to go to her subordinate, biting on Titus’ shoulder. Raziel managed to cage her and the witch transformed into a tiger. Vienna got down and sliced on her thighs, but the witch was quick to go to her subordinate, biting on Titus’ shoulder. Lady Vienna snarled at how the witch was grabbing Titus. Titus hastened to grab his sword and push the witch away, glancing at his master. “I’m alright, Master!” He reassured Vienna b
“Fedel?” Avelina’s head tilted, “But that man clearly hates me.” Vienna shook her head, “Tsk tsk, ignorance is a bliss….I mean you need to open your eyes.” Vienna then stood up, “Then I’ll have to leave you to get some rest. Goodnight.” “Goodnight, your grace.” Vienna then prepared for bed, her heart heavy thiking about her pet’s passing. It’s alright. Everything’s going to be alright. But it doesn’t help that Raziel is not by her side. Her heart sank on the bottom even more. ***** The next day, she was woken up with Duke Raziel hovering over her. She gasped, sitting upright instantly that made her bump her head with him. “Ow! Why were you even doing there on top of me?” She irratedly said. “I was waiting for you to wake up,” Raziel replied, “I apologize.” “Where were you even? You didn’t sleep here last night.” She said. “I just took on some matters.” He replied simply. “Now I’m awake, what’s the matter?” She asked, as he seemed to be in a hurry. He pointed at he
Muttering a curse under her breath, Vienna immediately ran to the stables to check her beloved pet. Valen was never weak during their whole trip. Why would he lose energy now? As she opened the door, the horses were strangely quiet. From afar, she could only see her huge pet laying on the ground with eyes closed, his mouth open and his fangs bare. “Valen!” She yelled to catch it’s attention but he wasn’t moving. She checked his heart if it was beating and it was confirmed. There wasn’t any heart beat, Valen, her pet, is dead. The whole of the stables were filled with Vienna’s yells as she grived for her lovely pet. Titus and Fedel helped her make the funeral. Duke Raziel returned, hearing her broken heart. Vienna watched as her pet was being buried by the hill. She couldn’t help but let the tears escape her. Avelina came to pat her back and she breathed deeply. Raziel came to her side to comfort her but she pushed him away. “Don’t get near me.” “I’ll investigate this,