I woke up because of the noise I heard. I was still clinging but my spirit was already awake. It looked like someone was shouting outside our Kharim Celia room. I could hear a mixture of shouting and crying. Addition is to the whispers of some people there.I felt the surroundings, still not losing the shout. In fact, it is even stronger. They did not stop exchanging words.What's going on?"How many times can I say that? I'm not at fault! I can't do what you're accusing me of. How can I do that? I'm just a lowly servant!"That voice is familiar. I know whose voice that is. Every day we were together, I memorized her voice. I can't go wrong.That’s Ysabelle!I immediately opened my eyes when I realized what was happening and from whom those cries were coming. Even before I woke up, I got up quickly. I even fell on the bed in a hurry and got up immediately. I saw Kharim Celia peeking out of our open door. I was only able to run to his side."K-Kharim Celia, why are there soldiers?"Kha
"Tata Lucio, where are you?"I've been circling the tree where he lives before but until now it still doesn't show me. Not even a shadow of him I can’t find. I've toured this chief money still nothing.Where is he now?"What do you need, Princess Amity?" his question from behind me.Finally!I immediately turned around and was exposed to Tata Lucio, the unique bird who knows my true identity and the creature that is why I am here today in the Kingdom of Norland. He was sitting on a branch that was not high. I remained standing where I was while still looking up at Tata Lucio. I don’t know where it came from, he just suddenly appeared on that branch."Do you know anything about what happened to King Valor? Do you know who really poisoned him? Tell me it's not Ysabelle. My friend is innocent, isn't she?" My tone was full of hope.Tata Lucio is the only creature that lives here that I can approach for help. I can’t ask the Princes for help because they’re probably already fed up with wha
I thought I was blind after we left the dungeon because I could see no light. I even widened my eyes and rubbed it, just in case I saw something but still. I remained dark-sighted.I knew we were somewhere else because I felt like my two feet were on the ground. But I wonder, why don’t I see anything? Why is my vision so dark? I gripped the arm of the person next to me, Prince Arsh, even tighter. I couldn’t help but be scared of this place, a place deprived of light."We're under the palace, right, Arsh?" that voice of Prince Dern. Ysabelle and I were the only ones with us before we left the dungeon. At once we fled and went to this place.Even though Ysabelle and I can't see them, I feel like they're just the two of us. I could feel their presence and based on how loud Prince Dern's voice was, I determined that they were right next to me.Is what I heard from the fourth Prince correct?My eyes widened and my mouth fell open. Are we under the palace? Does that mean we are underground
"Dern, Arsh? Ravi has been looking for you for a while," Prince Nesh greeted us as we entered the palace. The youngest Prince's face was full of concern. He seems to have been waiting for his brothers for a while.We arrived at the chaotic palace.Many soldiers were scattered outside and even inside the palace. They protected the entire palace with their sharp swords and arrows with fire bullets. The military vehicle we passed at the gate, it looks like it has just arrived as well. Everyone is alert to what might yet happen.I rolled my eyes around. Even inside the palace, especially the one in the quadrangle where the ritual for King Valor would have taken place was damaged. Because of the overflowing gas stoves and the cluttered chairs, it seems that the ritual did not go ahead. This is the most damaged. I can't help but think that the quadrangle is what the opponent wants to blow up. Maybe it was because he knew King Valor would be released for the ritual to be performed. And that
One day has passed after the day I will never forget, the day when my only friend in this world died. I only have one friend, but she was even stolen from me. Will that also be denied during my stay here?The pain provided by the explosion that occurred throughout the Kingdom is still fresh. Everyone mourned, especially those left behind by their loved ones. Still unacceptable to how the man behind it ended the lives of the innocent citizens of Norland. Even others who are silent are affected by the enemy. They did not even feel sorry for the children who had lost their parents, many were orphaned. Many are grieving today because of the explosion that occurred.I still can’t believe Ysabelle is gone. The event was too fast and I can't get over it. I did not expect that when we gave her the opportunity to see her Mother and sister, we also allowed her to disappear from us forever.I feel guilty for what we did. If we had not told her about what had happened to her mother and sister, sh
"I can't. I-I'm thinking wrong," my hand trembled as I lowered the basket I was holding. I unbuttoned the hem of my dress and began to step into the secret tunnel that Prince Cozen had entered.I didn't even think about what Uncle Luisito ordered me to do. The important thing now, is that I can follow Prince Cozen and answer all my questions. I wanted to prove my suspicion wrong. I will gain important information by following him.My gut feeling got stronger but I didn't want to believe that.Prince Cozen was not that man.Impossible!He could not betray the Kingdom of Norland, especially his Father King. He is one of the Princes and his duty is to serve their Kingdom faithfully and guard his Father's throne.When I saw that Prince Cozen had completely eaten up that tunnel, I hurried out of my hiding place.I left the bag of fruits on the edge of the lawn. I made sure no one could see that. I'll just hurry up and go to Lacandia to get back right away. I haven’t wasted every second yet
"I did it because I love you, Zariya."I got up from lying down because what Prince Cozen had said earlier kept haunting my mind. To this day, I still can't believe what he said. I’m not even sure if I heard the last three words he uttered correctly, “I love you, Zariya”. After he said that, he turned his back on me. He left me stunned at the words he uttered.There is a Prince who has confessed his love for me.It's not just one. Even Prince Arsh admitted to me just the other day.I can't measure my nervousness before, which is compounded by fear. Is this really what I'm afraid of?What Tata Lucio says has already happened. Because of the love that the Princes have for me, everything is in turmoil. Things have now become more complicated. Prince Cozen has already been able to merge with my Mother. He was able to oppose his own Father King and his brothers.I wanted to chase him but I chose to just go back to the kitchen because it was about to have lunch earlier. The other Princes mi
"Mother, you're mistaken. She's not Amity," Prince Arsh corrected his Queen Mother. Several times he tells his Mother that I am not Princess Amity but the Dear Queen still does not listen.She had previously emphasized my real name to her Son. She became stubborn and only believed what she said. It doesn't matter that Prince Arsh corrects my name because his Mother is very sure of every word he utters so it will be difficult for me to get through to the Prince's Queen Mother.She knows me.We both knew what she was saying was true.She knew who my parents were.She could no longer hold both my cheeks. Her eyes narrowed as she repeated my real name. She seemed to hate me for those looks. Full of anger.I was so nervous because I knew she really knew me. Add to that that she is very angry with me. If the looks are just deadly, I've been thinking about it before.The Queen shook her head again. "I can't be wrong, Arsh. The young lady's son of your Father's mortal enemy is with you today.