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She didn’t wake up.
It has been six days and I was shocked by what I heard; the two swords that I thought rusty were powerful. The knights told me what truly happened. The rusty sword I used didn’t break and the one she used didn’t even injure me. When fighting, it was as if two opposite elements clashed creating a beautiful scenery. I didn’t even visit her since I choked her to unconsciousness.
I raised my head watching a mad Lady Markbill pushing the door open and barging into my office angrily. She threw her cane on the desk taking all my attention and stood up perfectly normal, not like a Lady who complained from backache and weak legs.
“I thought you were better than him but each day passes you prove the opposite,” I could see the tightness around her mouth and the barely suppressed anger in her eyes under her thick cloak.
“You wound my pride, Lady Markbill. I wish to know what made you this angry at me,
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DAHLIA: Before my senses came back to me, all traces left by the battle were wiped clean. The training ground I stared at from the window was the same as when we started fighting. It was then I began to realize the Duke didn’t want anyone to know about his curse, he put so much effort into hiding it and the sword I used to slay him let it go loose. I bet he would never forgive me; everyone said he was a dark Duke, full of cruelty and mercilessness. As cold sweat washed over my back, I could still hear the scream he made when the curse got a hold of him. I tried to ask the swords what happened later and I was met with inconvenience; Mimi and Momo didn’t want to share a word with me. I was confident he would rob my life than it already was if I talked about what happened; I should act as nothing happened. Nonetheless, I felt different since then. The fear of death was still present in me but I earned another thing: I wanted to help others if I co
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DAHLIA: As I listened to the stranger’s stories one after one, I examined the torch. The fire would continue burning until the reserve of magic ran out. I didn’t have to worry about it running out and leaving me in the dark. I picked some juicy worms and put them next to me searching for a stick. I eyed a small bone I wished it belonged to an animal then prayed for the owner’s salvation. “And like that, Dotoria was born; a land for humans to rule, cursing other races within its borders into madness and cruelty, condemning them to relinquish all emotions and deny their selves. What are you doing? I smell something burning.” I jumped from my place retrieving the stick of worms. “Just some worms over the fire, I feel like my body didn’t taste food for a week.” “Oh yeah! They must be delicious! Check out the bugs too, they have such crunchy legs,” he joked but I was serious. “Oh! I didn’t think of that. Lemme put some over t
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DAHLIA: Fredden left me as fast as he came. I stared at his back, disappearing behind the crowd and the Duke’s face with a mask appearing after him. He sat down pushing a satchel he brought with him. I realized our meals were late and no eyes followed him. “Go and wear this! It might be the first and last present you might get from me. After that, we are strangers in disguise. You will be on your own,” he said. How was I supposed to wear black like a widow? I shouldn’t be choosy. I looked around searching for a place to change my clothes. Guessing my question, he walked away and I followed him. His hand found mine in the midst of all the noise and people moving in all direction. My cheeks felt hot and my eyes lowered to watch our hands intertwined together. Strangely, I didn’t hate his contact or touch. I found myself aware of all his movements, my eyes following him everywhere. He was weird but his back was so wide. We walked through a
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NELDRISDYD: I set her free because of Lady Markbill’s request. It wasn’t because I liked it. I didn’t want to ruin my relationship with her; Lady Markbill could be scary when she wanted. I saw how she previously beat a high ranked criminal, which had a bounty of gold coins. And I wouldn’t risk it. To what extend could we fix broken things? Sometimes, it was better to give up on them and move on. I allowed her to go because she wasn’t part of the world I invaded of my own free will. She was like a lamb in the middle of a horde of wolves. I didn’t why we used wolves as description for villains; I did it unconsciously. Wolves were the noblest animals with furs; they knew the meaning of family and tribe. You would never find a wolf outside of its group. They did everything together. The world I belonged in had unique villains that made their goals reason with the truth, they had all reasons you could agree with them if you didn’t know better.
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DAHLIA: Lilith said if I had a crush on a man, it would be better to spread the legs and be engulfed in pleasure until I had enough. I didn’t have enough! I DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH! I didn’t like her advice before; it was more the hymn of a drunkard. Now, her advice suited my reality and I decided, to return to him and have enough. It wasn’t like because I didn’t find a good shelter or I was desperate for money. Simply because I didn’t have enough. I knew he was bossy like his words had to be heard by everyone and executed in the letter. And he was fake… Literally fake, completely fake. At this moment, I wasn’t even confident he was the same Duke I knew. Was he an actor? What kind of game did he play? I saw the Duke again. No one knew how much excitement I felt seeing his face all confused and shocked. I could almost hear his thoughts, like what was she doing here? I helped her escape creating a whole circus, yet, she fell in front of me like a rock
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DAHLIA: «So you’re telling me this mister Fredden is my brother… Oh my God! I have a family. You should congratulate me mister actor because I have a family now,” my mouth altered these words while my heart and mind felt confused. I had a family. Did I unconsciously assume I didn’t have one? Yeah, I did. I never thought I would find my family one day. Should I feel happy? Or sad because I was abandoned? Wait, how did they know I was his sister? Did it make me a Princess? “I don’t understand. How did you know I was your sister?” “It’s obvious! We have the same hair… No… Yeah, you can’t believe that… Because you have a twin sister, Veronica Royal Jamaerah. You are a Jamaerah by blood but personally, I don’t recommend you to come to the castle but I still want to get to know you. You seem so funny.” “No, I seriously am not funny,” I gathered my arms like an X. “It’s strange,” I rubbed my chin to hide my awkward smile. “I don’t know w
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NELDRISDYD: She was playing a dangerous game! I’ve grown used to her silent behavior in the mansion. She was acting like I did. Unfortunately, words travelled anywhere and eyes observed me all the time. I couldn’t have time to show weakness so I was forced to act the way I did. “I am feeling like a third wheel. Should I go and leave the cell for you two.” “Is it a yes or no?” I asked. “I refuse.” “But why? It’s a bad curse. The High Priestess made this land to curse the non-human. Do you think it’s a matter you got to refuse? Well… It must be amazing to get your approval,” I crouched next to her, my arm over her shoulder, “Let’s be heroes together! I am already thinking about our couple name. It’s gonna be exciting!” Dahlia pushed me back on the ground and came on top of me, her finger on my mouth. Her other hand being amorous; I felt sexually assaulted. Damn it! How could she change in one day? She was d
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NELDRISDYD: “What are you doing?” I peeked from over the book I was reading to Fredden, who suddenly disturbed my time and decided to come and greet me in the library. I saw how he dressed up all handsome and good but… Why the hell did he bring her with him, also all dressed and all? She waved her hand greeting me with a mischievous smile. “You are studying curses. That’s strange! Did you decide to broaden your horizons and seek knowledge in things you won’t need? Believe me; you won’t remember most of it. Talks the one who tried it before,” she grinned sitting beside me. Dahlia turned to Fredden, talking happily like she didn’t see a monstrosity three days ago. Personally, it stayed on my mind since that day, even having nightmares about it. I didn’t seek the knowledge of curses alone; I wanted to learn about the things I couldn’t see. So I could react better in case of an emergency. I was preoccupied with the white energy it r
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NELDRISDYD:“Isn’t humanity doomed if you don’t unite? Dotoria is like a safe zone for humans who suffered outside of it…”“Don’t spout nonsense. Dotoria isn’t a dreamland. It’s hell for everyone and for better, it’s better to sacrifice the rotten minds to make a better place. Now, you who pulled me in this dimension, push me outside. I need to complete my mission.”“I didn’t pull you inside; it was Victoria. Even if I could do it, I wouldn’t. You are nothing to me to help you out. You can always wait for dawn to forcefully move back to your body. Such a shame! She pulled you here to make the last resistance she had fade. Do you know that, little Duke? You were the last piece that made her cling to this part of the world and after seeing you, she completely gave up. Doesn’t this make you have a little tenderness towards her?”“Deci
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NELDRISYD:“Wait a minute… You already know all that. I bet you know everything about the Jamaerah. Who told you about it? And since when you have been deceiving all of us. You wanted to cut her off to keep her from finding out about your plan. What is it, master? I already swore to follow you,” he bent down on one knee respective of the norm between a master and a servant.How did he find out? He was too clever; I felt glad he was my servant. “What do you think I am planning?” I lounged back on my chair behind my desk and eyed him, interested.He raised his chin, this time his gaze showing so much admiration. It was true; I forced my mind to keep everything away until the right time. Victor warned me several times about the risks and limits, that there are people between the Jamaerah who could see through thoughts like a glass of water. However, she was someone I never expected to exist and disturb what I pl
