Rara awoke to the sharp echoes of desperate cries—“Help!”“Please…”“No!“—pounding in her ears, each sound jagged and urgent. Her head throbbed, a dull ache that crept in and out of focus as she slowly propped herself up, squinting against the intense light surrounding her.The acrid smell of smoke filled the air, suffocating and heavy, mingling with the faint scent of burning wood and oil. Her throat burned as she gasped for air, and she felt as though the heat itself were a living thing, pressing in from every direction.Orange flames flickered wildly, casting eerie, dancing shadows across the palace's walls. The fire consumed everything in its path, and the crackling of burning wood seemed to drown out all else.Panic set in as figures ran frantically, shouting orders and warnings. The sound of structures collapsing added to the chaotic symphony of destruction, and Rara felt her breath hitch.“What’s happening?” She murmured to herself, her voice barely a whisper amidst the chaos.
Prince Coi Sudu’s eyes widened in shock.The woman standing before him had blue lightning eyes, crackling like a storm, and streaks of red and blue ran through her hair, shifting like fire in the wind.A cold realization settled in his gut.A paranormal being… in the Haguar Kingdom.This was her. The rumors were true.The Chosen Lady. The one whispered about in every corner of the empire. The woman who could tip the scales of war.His lips twisted into a sneer. His grip on the sword tightened, knuckles white against the hilt.‘Then she must die.’“Witch! Die!”His voice rang out, edged with hysteria. With a crazed grin, he twisted the sword deeper, relishing the way her face contorted in agony.“Ha, ha, ha!”A sharp laugh tore from his throat, echoing across the battlefield.His father, King Sudu Noops, would be proud.Prince Coi could already picture it—the king’s pleased nod, the weight of a war general’s cloak settling on his shoulders. The kingdom of Haguar would crumble, and he wo
“G-aaaahhhhhh!!!”All the soldiers who guarded the dungeon shivered when they heard the same screams that had rang in their ears for the past half an hour.It seems like this prisoner is a tough nut to crack. The person who was torturing him must have tried every means to get the answer from the prisoner.Anyway, the prisoner’s nightmare had just begun.If he persists until the end, no one will know the truth of the matter today.“My lord.”“My lord.”When the two soldiers guarding the screaming prisoner's door saw Prince Ariel step out of the room, they immediately bowed respectfully.Prince Ariel nodded at them before he left the dungeon. He had an indifferent look on his face, not caring about the stares he received because of his clothes, which were painted red with blood.The two soldiers were still watching the back of Prince Ariel who was leaving when Rara and Assistant Bear appeared before them.One with glee in her eyes, while the other had an anxious look on his face.Seeing
BAMM!!BAMM!!BAMM!!!As the noise faded, the soldiers narrowed their eyes, trying to take in the gruesome scene before them.Just moments earlier, Rara had chosen to unshackle the chains binding Prince Coi’s wrists and ankles.Before Prince Coi could even savor his brief freedom, Rara activated her magic, raising her hand from a few meters away. An invisible force seized him, lifting him into the air before mercilessly slamming him against the floor and walls over and over again.The soldiers’ knees quiver when they witness this. They had never seen this kind of torture method before.Alas, forget about torturing. Rara looks like she wants to kill Prince Coi."How’s it feel? You’re the prince, and I’m the ‘abomination,’ yet here I am, stomping all over you like it’s nothing."A chill ran down Assistant Bear’s spine as he realized just how terrifying Rara truly was.What he saw just now was just too ruthless! No human can withstand her blow!He was pretty sure that Prince Coi’s bone wa
“What do you think you’re doing?!” Assistant Bear stepped forward, ready to drag Rara away from Prince Coi.“Step back!” Rara flicked her hand, using her magic to shove Assistant Bear away.“He’s a prisoner! He hurt Prince Ariel! Why are you helping him?” Assistant Bear’s voice was laced with anger, his teeth clenched in frustration.Trained to eliminate threats to the Haguar Kingdom, he couldn’t fathom standing by while his enemy regained their strength.Rara closed her eyes, blocking out the chaos around her. She raised a protective barrier around herself and Prince Coi, focusing all her energy into her palms, her magic humming with intensity.A green orb of light appeared between Rara’s palms, growing steadily larger. She opened her eyes and, with a determined motion, pressed the orb firmly into Prince Coi’s chest.For a moment, all Prince Coi could see was her beautiful face, her hair streaked with red and blue before he succumbed to unconsciousness.The green light spread from his
A week passed, and the palace was restored to its former glory. The soldiers who had fallen in battle were given a proper burial. The injured soldiers remained in the military hospital, recovering slowly.Regretfully, the kingdom had lost a few soldiers, but they still had enough strength to defend against any future threats.Meanwhile, Rara remained unconscious. Dr. Fred, though skilled in healing, knew nothing about magic. And in truth, no one in the kingdom possessed such power—at least, no one dared to, for fear of being persecuted.But fate, as it often does, had its own course.The Gods had chosen a witch to guide them, and she came from the Haguar Kingdom, the most powerful kingdom in the world.As word spread, so did rumors.People began to whisper that the Haguar Kingdom, with its immense power, brought nothing but misfortune.Of course, that was not the truth.The rumors were fueled by jealousy and fear—fear that the Haguar Kingdom’s growing power would one day dominate them
“We’re here.” The soldier’s voice on the front seat woke Prince Xavier from his nap.He opened the car door and stared at the abandoned palace ahead. Even in ruins, its magic barrier remained intact.“Xavier.”He turned and saw his mother, Queen Lustia, stepping out of the car behind him.“Mom.”The queen’s complexion was pale, with a lingering sadness in her eyes.Yesterday, Prince Xavier had walked in on his parents arguing in Rara’s room. His mother wanted a divorce, but his father refused.He rarely saw them fight, but this was their most alarming argument he had ever witnessed.Afterwards, Queen Lustia personally recruited a few people into the palace and prepared to return to this forgotten place. Worried she might act recklessly and run into trouble, Prince Xavier silently agreed with his father to follow her.They set off in the morning, stopping briefly for lunch and rest before arriving just before nightfall.Other than the queen, Prince Xavier and Rara, Assistant Panda, with
“Ugh...I can’t breathe...” Rara groaned.Prince Xavier heard it and loosened his hold on her, “Sorry...” his eyes travelled from her head to her toe to make sure she was fine.Rara look at her surroundings and frowned, “Where are we?”“My mom’s palace,” he answered with a solemn look on his face.Rara was stunned when she heard this. She looked at the maids and servants as well as the soldiers walking back and forth outside the castle.“Where’s the queen?” she asked when she didn’t see her.Prince Xavier holds her hand and said, “She’s inside. Let’s go.”They walk towards the palace entrance and went in. Queen Lustia was talking to a few maid and servant, asking them to clean up the bedroom first on the second floor.As for the soldiers, some were guarding the back and front entrance of the palace and som
The smoky area was tense as Chief Watu, bruised and battered, led Prince Ariel through the underground networks of the Sitaga Kingdom's intelligence network.After a day of hasty investigating, and sending letters to the hidden spies in the Sitaga Kingdom, they finally found out. Unfortunately, Mayonne and the evil rogue wolf were seen heading to the Haguar Kingdom.Ariel's gaze turned cold. There really is something else behind the play.He didn't wait for dawn and rode through the night at full speed along with his men.However, what awaited him at the gates of the Haguar Kingdom was nothing good.Prince Ariel stopped his horse as his men followed suits. His heart ached when he saw the worn-out Mayonne behind the evil rogue wolf.Clenching his jaw, his gaze swept over the people a few meters away in front of him.The King of Sitaga Kingdom, King Pose Napo, stood with ruthlessness in his old eyes. His armour was like a midnight lake reflecting the stars above, its dark blue surface s
Prince Ariel rode ahead with his men, his grip on the reins tightening as they galloped toward the Sitaga Kingdom. His heart beat anxiously inside his chest with every passing second, and his mind constantly thinking of Mayonne.Was she safe? Was she scared?He gritted his teeth when he recalled his failure to protect her back at the Temple of Haguar.He had been so careless, believing that no one would dare to stir up chaos on such an important ceremony. He let his guard down and paid a price for it.She had just gone out of his room, taking care of him since she was his personal maidservant, before going back to her room. He had just laid down on the bed when suddenly, he heard a loud crash outside.The moment he dashed outside, he was stunned when he saw the bodies of his soldiers, who were guarding his door had fallen to the ground, lifeless.His eyes darted back to the culprit who was smiling smugly
Hearing Prince Xavier's words, Queen Lustia neither agree nor disagree.She doesn't want her son to go with such a dangerous group of supernatural.However, seeing such a rare scene of Hara being tortured made her feel conflicted.After all, Hara was also the daughter of her best friend."Master, let's go.""Wait," Prince Xavier stopped him, "I have a condition,"Lugh Tigranes grunted, "Speak!""I'll go with you. In return, your people won't touch my people,"''Tch!" Raymond face was filled with displeasure.Their lord had specifically instructed them to bring Prince Xavier at all cost.That being said means taking Prince Xavier away was priority."I promise...only if your people stay put and don't try anything funny,""Alright,"Prince Xavier stepped forward with indifference in his eyes. There was no fear nor anxiousness in hi
Two weeks later.Haguar Kingdom, Royal Palace.Assistant Bear dash past the palace door and rushed into the Palace Hall where King Magdon was discussing some political affairs with his ministers.The sound of the ongoing discussion died down when they heard the hurried footsteps coming towards them.Turning their heads around to look at Assistant Bear who looks very tense with seriousness on his face makes them very curious about what had happened to barged inside the Palace Hall where an important meeting was held.King Magdon frowned upon seeing Assistant Bear rushed in without informing him in advance about his arrival.However, he held himself from chiding him upon seeing the dreadful expression on Assistant Bear's face."Assistant Bear? What's the matter?" he asked.Assistant Bear walks towards the middle of the throne and stopped below the stairs.He knelt on one knee and bowed to King Magdon with his arms in front of his chest."Your Majesty, forgive my rudeness for coming unan
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