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.
Just then, a loud sound of the trumpet came, and loud steps came in. Lady Vienna was all tied up and she struggled to get out. She managed to loosen the rope from her hands and she removed the sack from her face as she was about to pull the cloth from her mouth, a slick and wet tongue licked her from her foot to her hair. She froze. The smoke slowly cleared up and the loud sound of footsteps was near her. She removed the cloth from her mouth and saw something big. A beast. No, it was a big dog, almost like a wolf with sharp fangs and dark red eyes. He had some blood from his cheeks and whiskers and gray fur all over. But what caught Vienna’s attention was the three eyes on his face.&n
FEDEL’S POV Every day felt like hell. The duchess and her newfound pet are all over the place. What did she even see in that ugly huge beast? Whenever I complain, she always makes her pet chase me. She has gone nuts! I would wake up feeling scared with Valen sleeping by our side. He would lick me to wake me up, knowing I hate that I would smell like a dog’s saliva. Eww. Even my master the duke is also feeling irritated too but somehow is trying to remain calm in the situation for the Duchess’ sake. Never in my life did I see my master put up with someone like this. And what’s worse, he feels jealous of th
Lady Vienna woke up normally. She had Valen sitting on the ground beside her, still asleep. She looked at the little hammock made for Duke Raziel who was nowhere in sight. Wiping her face from any snot or saliva from sleeping, she stood up and went outside the tent. Titus and Fedel were already up and surrounding a girl which they made sit on a huge rock. From the side, Raziel was the first one to notice her, “Vienna.” “Oh..you’re finally up.” The girl said her face in a grin. Her face was all dirty but those same silver hair and blue eyes…Lady Vienna’s eyes widened realizing who it was. “It has been a long time….Lady Vienna...I mean Duchess Vienna…”
The carriage was now passing over a rocky road so it shook a bit. Raziel waited for a few moments for the carriage to stabilize. “After the king died, and Prince Griffith was still adjusting to control the country…a witch suddenly took over.” He spoke up. Vienna motioned for him to go on, feeling somehow betrayed. “You didn’t tell me about this.” “It was not a big matter at the moment and I figured it would all turn back to normal…” He simply replied. Vienna looked at him “What? Not a big matter? Raziel, you just kept something like that from me.” “I know, I apologize, Vienna.”