After discussing their next motive, His Majesty left with Randall, leaving Persephone and Kriss alone again in his room.Before an awkward silence could evoke between them, Persephone upheld her nonchalant facade and turned to Kriss.He made a disquiet face, hoping to collect some words to tell her how he feels but she offered.“Do you want to come along? I am going back to my mansion if it’s not auctioned, that is.” She chuckled dryly, shaking her head, moving back.“No, it’s only locked.” He shrugged. “Great. Let’s go then. I need to change my clothes. They could slip through my body any time.” She joked, opening his balcony to escape from there.“Sure.” He chuckled, coming after as they both left for her home, averting anyone’s eyes on Persephone. She entered her painfully cold and dark mansion and snapped her finger which lit up all the candles, bringing enough light.“The good old terrifying home.” She hummed, scanning the area while Kriss’ eyes were affixed on Persephone all t
All title holders were present at the rear gates of Aziel upon His Majesty’s orders after hearing the horrific news with a tensed face. The horror of what awaits them, what turn the life was taking was unfathomably terrible and they needed time to cope with it. But, the situation was worsening and they were grieving over lost ones, over the darkness spreading with thundering speed in their world. “This has to be a sick joke.” Logan whispered, not believing on his very start of luxury, he was facing such tribulations. “I cannot believe what is happening anymore.” Cassandra breathed out, scared to think about it. “Stop getting scared, you guys have already faced a war.” Zen said with a frown from behind. “This is an entirely different matter, Sir.” Logan reasoned sadly, looking down. “Whatever it is, it’s our duty to annihilate this threat now.” Vera said coldly. Walking forward as they all bowed when His Majesty came with four other people. Randall, Kriss, Lark and Persephone w
There was a guest town for travelers near Aziel, they all went there in separate groups to avoid any dispute or gain suspicion by their number.Azen and Tabit reached first and got a separate room and went straight to sleep as they were supposed to leave early.“This sure seems unbelievable, don’t you think?” Randall asked Zen as they went walking down to the only inn of the town.“Yeah. Who would have thought that once friends are today’s enemies.” Zen nodded in agreement, eyes affixed on the ground.“Randall…” Zen called, stopping in his tracks for a second.“Hmm?”“Imagine if that day never happened… how different things would have been then, right?” Zen asked with a sorrowful smile, the imagination of a peaceful but unreal future hurt him.“Yeah, you are right… We might live entirely different lives.” Randall hummed, agreeing with a hollow smile.“I sometimes imagine what it would be like.” Zen chuckled dryly, shaking his head, hitting it even.“Forget it, I must be drunk.” He lau
Turning their heads in the opposite direction they all saw Zadicus with his Gray Demise but their faces were covered with a cloak, not showing them their faces. “I simply don’t desire bloodshed and wish to end it quietly.” Kriss sighed. Folding his arms while emitting the aura comparable to Zadicus’ to match the intensity of strength challenged in the air. “Vacuous of you to expect that there will be no bloodshed." He said, chucking darkly, belittling Kriss' words. "We won’t know unless we try." Kriss responded calmly, returning a dead gaze. "We are leading the same path." Zadicus shrugged. "But in a different direction and contrary purpose." Kriss replied coldly. Zadicus' eyes slowly traveled to Persephoe to notice she was sitting next to Kriss. After countless words of conviction, Zadicus refused to believe they were only friends. "What you desire to gain shall remain a delusion. You cannot overcome us." Zadicus mocked, holding firm faith in his people to never disappoint
The moment Zadicus left, leaving them alone. Kriss was about to rush to Persephone’s side to hold her but she didn't need his support. “Fuck.” Cursing under her breath. Persephone slammed her hand on the table, fuming with rage which caused Kriss to stop in his tracks. “Language, Young lady.” Azen frowned, scolding her. “We are alone here, no one cares.” She scoffed, rolling her eyes off with a long sigh. “What should we do now? He literally came here to threaten us.” Logan asked, tensed to think what would happen if a fight truly started. “I want to check Persephone.” Tabit said, lifting her hand in the mid-air. “Why me?” Persephone asked in disbelief, displeased with her words. “Sir Laire is dead, no one was supposed to know then how Zadicus came to know we are here?” Tabit asked, making a logical explanation. Everyone turned to Persephone with a suspicious gaze, “Are you trying to say I told him?” She asked furiously. “No, Certainly not. It would be foolish if anyone did.
“Okay, so how many of us know about Ash Zay?” Azen asked, taking the lead of their long stride. The idea of what it could be like was before him but he was unsure of it. “Consider me ignorant.” Kriss sighed, putting his hand in the air in defeat, having almost no information. “Thankfully, I found out about it in the research. I know a thing or two. I was in External Affairs for two years after all before joining the army. Of course I know more.” Zen sighed in relief, feeling proud to be aware of something others are not. “Yeah, yeah, no need to flex it, we all know you are the outside hero.” Randall muttered, rolling his eyes. “Did it pinch you?” Zen teased but he shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know about outside hero but I became her hero…” Zen whispered, smiling faintly, resting his hand on his heart. “Who-” Persephone was about to ask and Randall said hurriedly. “He saved a girl from Duke Leo and had been head over heels for her but couldn’t find her. She is a Luzir.” Ran
Kriss was walking around the town, contemplating his surroundings to find what he yearned for and nothing pleased him more in a lonely night than to hook up with a lady at a bar.A sly smirk came to his lips, he was already in his casual clothing and ruffled his silky hairs, allowing them to kiss his forehead.“Now that’s my night.” Chuckling darkly to himself, he entered the bar with a superior aura accompanied with handsome features. Whenever he is alone, he feels he could be himself, he doesn’t have to uphold the expectations people hold.He loves not being a Prince, being an ordinary man, living an ordinary life.“Well, hello, Handsome.” The bartender smirked, leaning forward, checking him out.He smirked back and ordered his drink, taking a seat to observe the area to find himself a girl.“Here’s your drink. Is there anything else I could do for you?” A low temptation dripped from her words, touching his hand when she gave him the drink.“I will surely let you know.” He chuckle
Right at night, Randall and Zen were having dinner at the cheapest restaurant, ignoring how the place was testing their patience but since when they cared?They wanted to have a eating competition but the prices of the food here didn’t allow them.And after finding the place with the lowest price.They were only having dinner not so peacefully in an overcrowded place with noises spreading in the air.“I can’t believe how expensive this town is.” Zen muttered, taking a bite of his food.“Or maybe we are broke.” Randall added calmly, sighing deeply at their lack of wealth.“I would have brought money if I knew we’d be stuck in town.” Zen sighed, short on money.“There are some wanted criminals. Let’s hunt them after dinner and get the reward.” Randall said.Pointing at the picture of the wanted criminals list and their reward for it.“They must be drunk at a bar or something. Let’s pay a visit there, His Highness would be there too I bet, looking for random hookups.” Randall added.They