Retreat IIIThird Person’s POVThe turbulent state of affairs of the Artemia Kingdom after the disappearance of King Regor affected the already unstable thoughts of the citizens. They clamored for a leader to come out and stabilize the system of the kingdom due to the fact that after the news was disseminated in the early morning a few hours after the retreat of the unknown foreign enemies. Some of the streets of the cities and towns in the kingdoms would be filled with brawls, and there would even be murders that would have never happened in the past if the kingdom was still the same. This is the must chaotic times that the Artemia Kingdom has faced since it was built tens of thousands of years ago. After the invasion that conquered four cities and the implementation of the execution, an infiltration in the very heart of the capital city occurred, and the king was captured without any signs of the identity of the enemies. The normal citizens could only cower inside their homes
ReturnThird Person’s POVCrown Prince Rogeus merely nodded at Crow before digging in at the steaming dishes in front of him. He did not want to care about the Artemia Kingdom at this time, especially with the struggle in his mind when he is spending time with his fated mate. Crown Prince Rogeus slowly chewed his breakfast with crumpled brows, and the two personal subordinates next to him could only eat their fill without making any noise due to the low pressure that is coming out of their crown prince’s body.Crown Prince Rogeus felt that he had grown cowardly after living in the city of rogues for a couple of weeks. He could not face the Artemia Kingdom while in the presence of the woman that shares the half of his soul. How could he even have the right to face Elish again if he turns back to the kingdom of his father that pushed him to do those atrocious deeds? Even a devil would feel remorse and fear at facing his beloved woman while hiding a huge secret that will surely sever
Return IIThird Person’s POVThe second day after the royal palace of the Artemia Kingdom was attacked by an unknown enemy force is also the first day for the temporary ruling clans to announce the current status quo of the kingdom to the citizens of the capital city. The Mist and Cole clan leader stood atop the platform of the central square diagonally across the royal palace. They looked down at the dense crows of citizens from the capital and the neighboring cities with a smile etched at the corner of their lips. There are two rows of city guards lined up in front of the platform, and there are a lot of patrols roaming the vicinity of the central square to look out for anyone that will start making trouble. The old scribe of the king and most of the civil and military officials of the kingdom are sitting at the prepared seats at both side of the platform. Some of the loyal supporters of the Royal Ark clan did not even bother to attend the announcement due to the panic that has
Return IIIThird Person’s POVThe tent fell silent and Samel sight’s that was on the brother-in-law that he just met turned to his silent mate. The soft brows of his mate are currently bent in a frown, and her pinkish lips are pursed too tightly that he felt that they are going to bleed. Samel sighed and placed his free hand on Asha’s soft tuft of black hair. “What are you thinking so deeply about? Brother-in-law would be alright, don’t worry.”Asha blinked her eyes before turning to Samel who has a worried look mirrored in his eyes even though he is smiling reassuringly at her. She curbed the thought about her second brother and tossed it to the back of her mind as she nodded back at Samel. She tightened the hold of her fingers and squeezed Samel’s slender ones. “I’m fine. I was just thinking about your busy schedule once we go back to the city of rogues. Butler Sam will surely hound you to deal with the manor and the city’s affairs.”Samel laughed softly at remembering his butle
SinsThird Person’s POVThe night of the city of rogues is livelier and brighter than the capital city of the Artemia Kingdom. There are lanterns hang up on poles every step in the streets, and all of the shops are opened with a huge flow of crowd that would not dwindle until dawn. Crown Prince Rogeus stood under a lantern pole with the light shining above him and shrouding half of his face in darkness. His outstanding looks caught the attention of some passersby, but the alienation surrounding his figure pushed off any of the young ladies that wants to approach him.After a day of mulling over his sins in his room, Crown Prince Rogeus could not stand the silence and wore something presentable before going out in the streets to breathe some fresh air to clear his mind. He wandered out of their courtyard’s street for a couple of minutes before inadvertently reaching the main street that is filled with a hubbub of people. The scene in front of him was so different from the cold and s
Sins IIThird Person’s POVThe gentle and layered light of the moon came and go as the clouds pleases and the night deepens. Crown Prince Rogeus and Elish walked out of a restaurant in the east side of the main street with satisfied faces. The time they spend together further allowed the two of them to understand each other’s preferences. They will also chat a lot about some of the life experiences, but somehow both of them seem to unconsciously avoid talking deeply about their families.Crown Prince Rogeus would never have the courage to tell Elish about his identity. Being the crown prince of the Artemia kingdom is already a sensitive point in their relationship, but there are still the deeds that he had done due to it. He does not want to leave the warmth and love that he found in Elish, and that means that he needs to escape from the identity that has held him as a prisoner since he was a child.Escaping the birth identity that he grew up in for over two decades is easier said
Sins IIIThird Person’s POVThe arrogant voice coming from the other side of the side echoed in the hall with a tinge of fury that did not escape the ears of Priestess Eva and General Markus. The two did not expect for King Regor to act so unbridled even after being held captive by unknown assailants. Should they applaud him for his courage or laugh at his recklessness? The two shared a look and approached the metal door of the storage room with the soldier leading the way.The other five soldiers that are guarding the door hurriedly saluted them before making a way for them to the tightly closed metal door. Priestess Eva stared at the door while listening to the ruckus that the other side is making. She had never expected for the respected king of the Artemia Kingdom that has always acted noble in front of his citizens would act similar to an arrogant gangster on the streets.General Markus has been observing his mate’s expression since earlier for fear of her becoming emotionall
Sins IVThird Person’s POVGeneral Markus could finally calm down enough to glance back at King Regor, but disdain flashed in his eyes at seeing the other party’s cowardly posture and crazed eyes that are looking at his mate without blinking. The hatred and pain that surfaced after hearing the way his mate died in the hands of the other party was slightly soothed at seeing King Regor’s ensuing mental breakdown.Priestess Eva also came back to her senses at seeing the cowardly and sniveling figure of King Regor. The past King Regor in her memories that was filled with vigor and righteousness and the ruthless and ambitious one that destroyed her Blood Wolves clan was distorted by this hunchback and cowardly old man in front of her. It is as if everything from before was a lie, and the true face of the other party is merely a coward that fears even the ghost of those he killed.Priestess Eva even felt disappointed and mournful at seeing the true face of King Regor. Their Blood Wolves