“Chief, are you alright?” Assistant Bear asked, his voice laced with concern as he rested his hand on the handle of the gun strapped to his waist.Chief Lisun groaned and slowly pushed the figure lying heavily on top of him aside. He sat up, brushing off the dirt and grime that clung to his clothes.He looked down at the person sprawled on the grass, their clothes a muddled mix of colors. She was a young woman with a defiant posture, her fiery red hair fanned out like a halo around her. Her face, partially hidden by a stray lock of hair, was flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and frustration.She glanced up briefly, her eyes meeting his for a fleeting second before she turned her attention back to the dirt. With intense focus, she resumed drawing a series of concentric circles on the ground, her brow furrowed in concentration.Chief Lisun was torn between incredulity and irritation. She had landed on him with such force that he’d thought he’d been flattened. And now, here she was,
When Rara entered the dining hall for breakfast, she was momentarily stunned by the scene before her. The hall, elegantly decorated with tapestries and grand chandeliers, was filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and brewed coffee. At the center of this regal setting stood a tall, striking male figure beside the queen. The queen's warm, affectionate smile contrasted sharply with the king's cool, detached demeanor.The figure beside the queen was dressed in a finely tailored outfit, a rich navy blue that complemented his stature. His hair, dark and meticulously styled, fell just so, accentuating his chiseled features. As the queen spoke, he responded with brief nods and succinct answers, his posture upright and formal.Rara, lost in her observations, barely noticed Prince Ariel approaching until he spoke. “What are you standing there for?”Startled from her daze, Rara turned to find Prince Ariel standing just behind her. His expression was one of mild impatience mixed with curios
The expression on the prince’s face was priceless.Their father never smiled at them like that, nor did he acknowledge their skills. Yet this little girl—sigh. It was clear that she had struck a chord with him.Forget it. There’s no point in arguing with an unknown girl who’s managed to capture the attention of royalty.After dinner, the queen and king decided to take Rara for a stroll around the palace garden, hoping the fresh air would aid digestion. The garden was a lush, sprawling expanse of greenery dotted with vibrant flowers and intricately manicured hedges. The centerpiece of the garden was the Tree Lamp, an impressive structure that resembled a colossal, ancient tree. At night, it bathed the surroundings in a warm, golden light.“Chihara, right?” the king’s voice cut through the tranquil evening air.Chihara stiffened at the sound of her name. It was the first time the king had used it, and his tone suggested he had something important to say.“Yes, Your Majesty,” she responde
The next day, the queen and Rara reconvened in the palace garden in the afternoon. The sun cast a warm, golden light over the meticulously tended flowers and shrubs, creating a serene and picturesque setting.The queen, poised and graceful, began to explain the process to Rara. “For beginners, you must sit cross-legged and place your index fingers and pinky fingers on either side of your head, just above your ears,” she instructed, demonstrating the posture with practiced ease.Rara mimicked the queen’s movements, settling onto the soft grass. “Inhale, exhale, concentrate,” the queen continued, her voice calm and soothing.Rara, already accustomed to magical practices, found the technique relatively straightforward. Her innate magical abilities seemed to accelerate her progress. Within moments, she felt herself slipping into a meditative state, and her surroundings began to dissolve into a strange, mystical space.As she looked around, Rara saw the fog fairies—ethereal beings with tran
“Are we close?”Rara opened her eyes, her face tired and drawn. She glanced at the maid sitting beside her, who was patiently enduring her frequent queries.“My Lady, we still have three hours left before we arrive at our destination,” the maid responded, her voice steady despite the repetition of the information.Rara sighed, reaching for the water bottle situated in the middle of the car seat. She unscrewed the lid and took a long, refreshing drink, savoring the cool liquid.They had been traveling for five grueling hours, making only brief stops for food and bathroom breaks. The interior of the black SUV was dim, with the hum of the engine and the gentle sway of the vehicle making Rara feel more exhausted by the minute.In their convoy, two black vans led the way, with two more following behind. The front van was occupied by Assistant Bear and his subordinates, while the second van in front contained only a subordinate. The same arrangement applied to the vans behind them.Chief Lis
Upon arriving at the Meeting Hall, Rara’s eyebrows shot up in momentary shock. The sight before her was both unexpected and disconcerting. Prince Xavier lounged on the grand throne, his posture nonchalant and commanding, while King Loton stood beside him, appearing slightly out of place. The throne, an opulent seat adorned with intricate gold carvings, seemed almost too grand for the aged king.Rara couldn’t help but roll her eyes and shake her head at Prince Xavier’s apparent disrespect. His casual demeanor contrasted sharply with the gravity of the occasion.King Loton, a figure clearly in his sixties or seventies, bore the unmistakable signs of age. His face was a map of deep wrinkles, and his once-straight posture was slightly bent, giving him a stooped appearance. His gray hair was neatly combed, but his overall bearing was frail.Prince Xavier, in stark contrast, exuded a youthful arrogance. Seated on the throne, he maintained an air of casual authority, as if the grandeur of the
At the long, ornate dining table, the silence was suffocating. Candlelight flickered weakly, casting shadows across the faces of the gathered nobles, each staring intently at the menus laid before them. Their expressions were tense, each face wearing a mixture of disbelief and shock. Eyes darted between the lavish banquet on the table and the lies they had been told for months.Who was it that had claimed the small kingdom of Loton was suffering from famine?Outside these grand palace walls, the common people were gaunt, their hollowed eyes and skeletal frames telling a story of hunger and desperation. The barren fields were proof of the suffering, with no crops growing and no livestock left to graze.But the sight before them — the feast, enough to feed hundreds, possibly even a thousand — contradicted everything. The table overflowed with golden-roasted meats, exotic fruits, and platters of delicacies from far-off lands, all arranged like a masterpiece, mocking the starving kingdom.
"Rara, you're injured!" Hara’s voice trembled as she scrambled to her feet, her body shaking just as the very air around them seemed to ripple.(Hurry and come back here!) the old man’s urgent voice echoed in Rara’s mind, thick with concern.Rara’s vision blurred, her surroundings spinning. She could feel the magic pulsing weakly within her, struggling to keep her conscious. Desperate, she knelt and traced ancient runes into the dirt with trembling fingers, summoning the last of her strength. Her hands felt heavy, and her vision darkened, but she managed to finish the spell just as her body gave way. With a final sigh, she collapsed onto the ground, her energy completely drained.As she fell unconscious, something extraordinary happened—her body shimmered with a soft golden light before vanishing entirely, leaving behind only the delicate bracelet she always wore, now glowing with a faint magical aura.“Ugh...” A groan escaped Rara's lips as she slowly regained consciousness. Every par
Rara was about to reply when someone else beat her to it. "Shut up!" The woman who had just berated her immediately stepped back in fright as she lowered her head. Biting her lips, she clenched her hand tightly beside her as she glared at Rara's back with hatred. As the man on the throne unleashed his aura that made others inside the main hall feel a heavy pressure, Rara's face was still as calm as usual. Since they didn't chain her hand behind her, Rara managed to move her fingers and made a hand gesture. Click! In an instant, a flame of fire burns through the chain around her before it spreads throughout her entire body. The spectators who saw this gasped in shock. "Heavens! What the hell is she trying to do?" "It can't be that she wanted to blow herself up?" "Quick, stop her! We can't let her destroy our main goal today!" The man on the throne was also shocked when he saw this. He stood up and flash in front of her. He waved his hand, trying to put out the fire that engu
Meanwhile, back to Rara's current situation.When the black-clothed men brought her away, Rara didn't struggle at all.Other than to save her children, she also wants to know the mastermind who orders her capture.This is a very risky move that could endanger her life. However, knowing that the Gods wouldn't let her die no matter what happen, she took a gamble once more.Just like how her children and her life were saved even though there was a trace of dark magic inside her, she believe that the Gods would definitely help her again.Actually, this bunch of assassins was nothing in her eyes. It would be a piece of cake for her to defeat them.However, in order to see who was so daring to kidnap her under Xavier's eyes, she let them bring her further and further away from the Haguar Kingdom.On that rainy night, the assassins didn't stop even once. Maybe it was due to fear that Xavier will chase after him, but they only stopped after an hour of the journey in a small empty town."Ugh!"
When morning comes, Assistant Panda arranged for his men to buy a few carriages to bring the guard's dead bodies back to their family in the capital.After that, the whole family along with the remaining guards went back to the capital in low spirits.Laurell and Laurence had been crying for a long time since last night. They only stopped when they became tired. Given Xavier's unstable emotions, Queen Lustia and King Magdon took care of the twins.The remaining guards were told to be more cautious during the trip back to the capital. It was unknown whether the group of assassins yesterday would appear again.Looking at the pale and sickly appearance of Laurell and Laurence, Queen Lustia sighed.Both of them were unable to sleep after the commotion that happen yesterday. Their face looks forlorn and tired.They were both shocked and full of fear when they heard what happened from Xavier's mouth."Hubby, why do you think those assassins took Hara away?" Queen Lustia asked.King Magdon a
The whole Haguar Kingdom was overjoyed when they heard of the birth of the twins. To celebrate, King Magdon announced that he will hold a celebration in three months. All four kingdoms and other mid and lower kingdoms were invited. The whole palace was busy preparing for the events. Not only were they need to decorate the whole palace, but they would also need to arrange for the royal parades throughout the streets of Haguar to the Temple of Haguar. Not only that, the soldiers and royal guards were trained strictly in order to protect the royals in case of emergency. *** After preparing for three months, the day for the celebration is finally here. Royals and nobles from all over the world arrived one after another and came through the gate towards the Haguar Palace. In front of the royal palace was the palace ground that could contain thousands of people. Everyone was discussing the event and some were just catching up with their acquaintances or making connections. The royal
Six months later.Around 1 in the morning, Rara was woken up by a sudden pain in her stomach. Her grunt woke Xavier up, "Honey, what's wrong?" he stretched out his hand to switch on the light in the room."My...my stomach hurt...so much..." Rara slowly got out of bed with Xavier's help.The moment she stood up, a gush of water landed on the floor and wetted the carpet on the floor.Looking down at the puddle of water on the floor, both of them went pale in panic.Xavier immediately carried her back to bed and put her in a lying position, "Ho-honey, w-wait here...I-I'll go and call the doctors over."After that, he flashed out of the room and down the second floor where the female doctors who specialized in giving birth were staying.Knock! Knock! Knock!The harsh knocking on the door woke the doctors up from their dreams.The head doctor, Hilda Goufn, got out of bed first and tidied herself up before opening the door, "What-?" she didn't manage to get a word out of her mouth before h
Alusia retorted with a sneer, “What are you talking about? Does it look like Her Ladyship care? If she didn’t allow it, why would I dare to serve His Majesty?”“My Ladyship, is this true?” Rara turned towards Consort Watelonu.Consort Watelonu was in a daze and nodded when she heard someone calling her.“Do you see that? How dare you point your fingers at me like a shrew!” Alusia roared.Laughing, Rara covered her mouth as she glance at Alusia Kent with obvious provocation.“How would I know if you didn’t do something to make Her Ladyship agree? Fine, I’ll just accept this excuse of yours now.”Her smile faded from her face as she turned serious, “However, it’s very simple to find out who leaked the news.”She then walks forward step by step towards Alusia.For some unknown reason, Alusia suddenly felt an incoming gloom heading in her direction.It was as if there was something in the dark was approaching her slowly, waiting to strike.The rest of the people who were watching their int
A week had just passed when Rara and Xavier were summoned back to the Haguar Kingdom by King Magdon.They had just finished dinner when a messenger sent by Assistant Bear barged in through the door in a panic."My Excellency, My Lady, His Majesty had sent a decree and said that the both of you need to go back to the palace immediately." he panted as he delivered the message.Rara and Xavier look at each other with confusion."It's too late to go there if we use our car." Xavier frowned.Rara stood up from her seat and replied, "I have a way."She then grabbed Xavier's arm before chanting a spell.The messenger who was left alone stared at the empty spot in front of him with shock in his eyes.'Where did His Excellency and Lady Hara go?'***"Liar!""Kill him!""How could someone like him who married those demons become our king?""What a hypocrite!""Come out and explain to us!""He betrayed us! Come on everyone! Let's go and destroy this place!""Traitor!""Open the door!""If you st
Unexpectedly, a few moments later, a knock rang outside her door.Xavier enter the room and pushed a cart containing different dishes. Its smell made Rara gulp and salivate uncontrollably.She unconsciously wiped the corner of her mouth before turning her look towards Xavier who stopped beside her bed."You made this?" she asked with doubt in her eyes.Xavier was about to answer when she asked once more, "It can't be that you forced Gilaho to make this right?"His face immediately turned solemn upon hearing her mention Gilaho."Are you doubting my skills and intelligence? Don't you know best how good my skills are?" he raised his eyebrows threateningly.Seeing that his gaze was wandering around, Rara immediately shut her mouth and sat up before moving the cart closer.For precaution, she took a spoon and dipped it in the soup before tasting it. A delicious taste flowed down her stomach and before she knew it, she began gulping the food in front of her into her stomach.Xavier was quit
"I will not let you go!" Xavier gritted his teeth.His heart and mind were in turmoil when he heard that Rara had an ex-fiance who was comparable to him.His heart was burning with jealousy towards the man who he had yet to meet.No! Later, he must ask both Assistant Bear and Assistant Panda to investigate this ex-fiance of Rara as well as the other men she talked about!His mind was extremely messy that he didn't even think that Rara didn't tell him her ex-fiance's name as well as the other men.Hearing his words, Rara was extremely frustrated that she lifted her hand and landed hit after hit on Xavier's upper body."You scum! You bastard!""Let me go! You can go and be with that lover of yours all you want!""I don't care! Get away from me!""I hate you!""Aghhhhh! Scram!" she screamed angrily with reddening eyes.Xavier didn't let out a single sound as he let her vent her anger on him.At last, Rara stopped when her voice turned the horse and her arms went numb.She panted as sweat