"So, you are the Second Prince and the leader of Scorpion's Guild? I understand." Cecilia staring at her coffee with calm face.
Max was the one who feel anxious when see her calmness. For him, it almost like a clear weather before the storm, "I'm sorry. It's not like I want to hide this fact from you. But, I really want to tell you at the right time."
"Don't be sorry, Your Highness. I know you must be having your own judgement."
"Chili, don't talk like that with blank face. You make me afraid. Besides, I'm not a Prince anymore. It's just Maxwell."
Cecilia smile faintly and take another sip of her coffee. Actually, she already has some suspicion about him.
But, it's still surprised her when she know the truth, "Then, Sir Maxwell, I want to ask you something."
"Chili, just treat me like usual. No matter what happened, I'm still your Max."
"Why did yo
Baron Ambrose can't hide his worries when he saw his daughter sitting in her room."My Havana, did something bothering you?"But she didn't answer. Her blue eyes look empty after she heard the explanation from Hagrav's couple.She can't believe that Aileen and her family were scheming a deadly trap for her.Even after knew all the evidence, she still found it hard to believe. Aileen is like an angel for her. So, why did she betray her?"Havana?"Her gaze shifted to her father. She knew about the incident that make her father traded her safety with the future plan of this Island.For him, Havana must be more valuable than this Island."I'm sorry, Papa. But, I think…""Although you can't attend this event, it's okay… I will ask Sir Theo to lend me some knights to guard you.""That's
"Don't run away and just stay here with me."Cecilia let out a heavy sigh and try to escape from his embrace. However, Max hugged her more tightly, prevent her to move."I… can't breathe."He flinched before release her from his embrace. But, when Cecilia realized, they already moved into different area. Not the Square's park, but an outdoor restaurant in the beach which have coconut trees line.They were sitting in a white chair that facing each other. A brown wooden table was separated between of them.If the situation was different, Cecilia will amazed with the breathtaking scenery.The sky is so blue, without any cloud. Cecilia's black hair is dancing because of the wind. Not to mention, the smell of the salt water successfully cleansing her mind."What do you want to eat?" Max asked when he open the menu.But, Cecilia
Baron Ambrose never thought that this island will be so colorful. The sky is full of balloons and joyous music can be heard from the place he stood.Instead of fifty people who claimed the free tickets, the visitor was reached almost three hundred. Six times more than their expectation.Most of them were families with their children.He looks satisfied when they got excited in the ranch."Father, look at the horse!" Said a little boy who holding his father hand.His mom who watched them from behind said, "Be careful, my dear."Baron smiled before he walked to the amusement park which located near from there.He was feeling a bit anxious since this place was operated under Grant's magic."I won't surprise if it didn't do well. Not every people are easily convinced about magic like my citizen. But, it's okay since the Inn already fu
Duke Lancia closed his eyes. Surely, the world getting weirder than he thought.He was sitting along with his daughter, a rebellious second Prince and the mysterious Holy Priest in a small room with dim light. A round wooden table was between them.The Holy Priest smiling and didn't look surprised with Cecilia's confession.He is the oldest man who Cecilia ever see. But, she sure that he isn't as weak as it seems.His small figure was wearing a long white cape and walking with a white rod. His small brown eyes and silver long hair made him look like a wise man."This world is full of mystery. Indeed, you are the rare case. However, it's not like you are the first one who doing this journey."The three of them were looking at that old man as if he was talking in gibberish."Yes, indeed. The world is full of the unknown. But, do not worry, Miss Lanci
Cecilia let out a heavy sigh after she drank a glass of cold calamansi juice. It's look as same as the orange juice.It tasted like combination of lemonade-limeade hybrid, but more tropical and aromatic. A perfect refreshment in hot weather or for wrath of man."Are you okay, Miss Lancia?" The Holy Priest smiling gently. He is the one who didn't drink it. "You shouldn't direct your anger to things around you.""Yes, I understand." She nodded and keep her head as low as she can. "Please do forgive my rudeness.""It's okay. As long as you regret it."No one responded this time because everyone, except the priest, looks gloomy."Why did everyone seem dissatisfied? Should we reconnect to the other side of the world?"Max shook his head. "I have already seen more than I need."Duke Lancia silently staring at his empty glass.
"Care to explain why do we have to walk?" Cecilia asked in curiosity.Max walked beside her after he escorted that wise old man back to the temple."Because we have health and strong leg." He answers cheerfully.Cecilia shook her head and choose to drop their silly argument.Heart of Ligaya Island is a name of the restaurant where they had their breakfast.It was supposed to further from their previous meeting place. But, for some reason, they often get lost and Max refused to use teleportation.Cecilia feel irritated because she has poor sense of direction and the man beside him, most likely, seem enjoying this situation."If we got lost again, I will ask another people to escort me." Cecilia said when she passed the same road for fourth time.Ligaya Island is not only about the beach scenery with the white sand. It also consists of small shore town with plenty citizen who reside on this island. Most of the building were
"What take you so long?" Duke Lancia sit on his chair with intense gaze.Cecilia slightly bowed, "Please forgive me for my carelessness.""Sit down. However, due with all respect, I don't remember to invite you to this boring conversation, Your Highness."Max casually sitting beside Cecilia, "Don't mind me, Duke. I just want to have some lunch. Besides, it feels so lonely to eat by myself."Armano look uncomfortable, but he didn't have the choice, since that second prince play a big role in this confusing confession. "Cecilia, do you want something to eat?"Doesn't expect that question, she flinched and take a look at the menu book. All of them was written in weird language.Max cleared his throat, "You are holding it into the wrong direction.""Ah! I see." She answered and reverse the menu's position. But, it is still unreadable.
Armano didn't say anything after Max tell him the whole story about the rebellion of nobles faction.Actually, he knew that the faction is planning something. But, never crossed in his mind that they will do such a nasty plan.They were talking in Duke's study room. Cecilia isn't awake yet. But, several maids already guarded her.Max slowly drank his red wine. "I heard everything about Cadia. Too bad, honestly, I'm rooting for your slow burn plan."Armano's gray eyes fixed on him." It was her idea. The one who found the cure of that pandemic was my daughter.""She is wonderful person, isn't she?""May I ask about your relationship with her?"The young man smiling and out his empty glass on the table, "Like I said, she is my destiny. We already passed the dragon's trial, too."The Duke's forehead wrinkled. His brother's warning was