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
“Did you get enough sleep?” Raziel asked from beside her, analyzing her move quietly. “Me? Oh..yeah…” She replied, staring right into his eyes to read his expression. “Good. We might sleep on the road the next few days as the next town will be dangerous from now on. We have to stay on guard every minute there.” He warned and Viena nodded. Why is he acting as if nothing happened? “Master, everything is already loaded. You can get inside now.” Fedel said and Raziel nodded, offering his hands to let Vienna get in the carriage. Vienna accepted his hands and entered the carriage. Raziel got in too after her and like yesterday, he refused to sit beside her.