And with that, Duke Raziel let him go. He turned to Lady Vienna and motioned for her to follow.
Lady Vienna raised her eyebrows at him. โYouโre really back, after a long time of leaving me alone without informing me.โ She said, slight irritation lingering in her tone. โHow are you?โ
He ignored her sarcasm and instead said, โTell me everything that happened while I was gone in detail.โ
Lady Vienna shrugged, โBut you said you heard everything he told me.โ
Duke Raziel stopped walking and faced her, โI want to hear your thoughts.โ
She smirked at that, โHavenโt you missed me?โ
โI did. So much. But letโs talk about that later. I am filled with so much anger now that I donโt think I will have enough rational in me to control myself from burning this palace.โ&nbs
Lady Vienna glared at Duke Raziel the next morning at their breakfast. Duke Raziel sensed her stare so he met her gaze but Lady Vienna huffed. Duke Razielโs eyes widened, โForgive me but what did I do wrong, Vienna?โ She breathed hard and said, โAfter what happened to us that night before you left, you just left me here for days without sending a letter?โ She said in anger. Duke Raziel looked around to see the maids hearing what she just said and they ran off. โCan you quiet down, Vienna.โ โSomething happened between you two?โ Asked Huxley, looking at the both of them back and forth as his eyes sparkled with interest. Lady Vienna huffed and Duke Raziel sighed, โI did my best to quickly finish my matters regarding the citizens of Xynnar. And ab
It all happened suddenly. Lady Vienna was just sleeping peacefully when she felt a sharp metal grazing on the skin in her neck. She woke up with the view of Duke Raziel pointing the sword at her. โR-Raziel?โ She stuttered. But Duke Raziel wasnโt replying. It was like it wasnโt him. It felt like itโs not him. Vienna, if I suddenly hurt you, please donโt hesitate to kill me.โ Thatโs what he said last time. So did he expect this to happen? Is this part of his secrets too? But she couldn't do it. She grabbed her sword from beside her table and pointed it at him too. โRaziel, itโs me. Vienna.โ She kept on saying, trying again for him to wake up from his senses. &n
The rest of the days had gone by, with Duke Raziel sleeping in his room and Huxley guarding his room like his life depended on it. He wonโt let anyone see the duke, not even me, his wife. Itโs the first time she saw Huxley so strict and serious about his duty. Well, whatever it was, it was sure as hell deep. One morning when she had the chance to slip by, she was close to opening the door when Huxley cleared his throat. โWhat can I do for you, my lady?โ She cleared her throat, โOh, I wanted to check on things here. Like whereโd the bathroom?โ Huxley shook his head, โYouโre a terrible liar, my lady.โ She pouted, โI just want to take a peekโฆโ โEveryone is off-limits. Please wait when he recovers and that is the only time you can s
ROXYโS POV The delicate fragrance of the flowers seemed to tickle my nose and I inhaled the scent. I had woken up early to perform my tasks. For today, I just have to go to the market and buy everything that the head maid had listed. From all the bread, goods, vegetables. I had woke up early to perform my tasks. For today, I just have to go to the market and buy everything that the head maid had listed. From all the bread, goods, vegetables. Ithas been a long time since I was able to get here alone. The loud and busy street felt refreshing. Life has been wonderful for me. I have a very strong and beautifu
Going home, Huxley helped Roxy to sit on his horse before propping himself up.Roxy blushed. “You really came for me, I am flattered.”“Everything for you, my love.” Replied Huxley, which made Roxy redder.On the side, Delphain then came to Lady Vienna and whispered. “Let me ride on your horse, my lady.”Lady Vienna looked at him, “What? Why?”“I want to test out something.” He simply replied that Lady Vienna wanted to ask further.“Test what?”
She thought of an excuse for what to do. Raziel is surely angry through his mask showing.She snorted at that. He was the one who kept on pushing her away earlier and when she. Disappeared for a few hours, he panicked like this.What really does he want her to do?Quickly, she went back doors, carefully avoiding Raziel’s men who kept on shouting for her name. She quickly got in the window and brushed herself, acting like nothing was happening, and remained calm.A gasp came from the hallways, and Roxy came running to her.“Quiet!” Lady Vienna whispered, not wanting the men to find her.
Raziel’s eyes opened at the sound, looked at her, and smiled. “Goodmorning.”“G-good morning.” She said, “Was there a dragon beside me...last night?” She asked, feeling like she’s lost her mind and hoping Raziel would understand her question. It was a dream, right? Please tell me it was a dream!“Oh yeah...about that...that was me..” Raziel said. Realizing he was naked, he wrapped the blanket around him.“I apologize for that, Vienna. I didn’t mean to scare you.”“That was...you? You’re a dragon?” She repeated, processing the words.She thought sh
The duke just let her, and still focused on his work. โBut it's only you who would dare to open this study. And my face is itchy. Iโll have to get to the guild to have it replaced by Fedel soon.โ She sighed. So heโs still busy. โThen what about our lunch?โ โSoon. Iโll finish all of this for once and Iโll spend some time with you.โ Her heart skipped a beat at that and nodded, โThen Iโll wait for you here.โ After a few minutes, Raziel stood a glance at him. โWhat?โ She asked, โDonโt mind me, Iโm alright here.โ Raziel shook his head, โNo, I canโt focus with you here
She heard her thoughts whispering to her. Those were the last words she ever expected to do, but having no choice, Lady Vienna slowly removed her hands that are only her lifeline now, and finally letting herself go, she watched as Ambrosia looked at what she did, not expecting her to do this. Lady Vienna closed her eyes and let the smoke conceal her. This is the least expected way of dying for her. Of all the times she was faced with danger, this is the most ridiculous way of how dying for her. She died because she gave up. She waited for impact, to fall to the ground and let her bones break but in an instant, a sharp claw grabbed her shirt, and a pair of flapping wings, with the sharp gust of wind. โDid you just let yourself die, Vienna? I wonโt allow you to leave me easily.โ Said a dark voice and her breath hitched, her heart drumming loudly just hearing him. Raziel. Lady Vienna couldnโt help but let the tears fall in her eyes. Duke Raziel dropped her off to safety and she
Just wait, Raziel. Itโs my turn to make the effort. For the both of us. Well, itโs a bit unfair that Iโm the only one who could remember everything we had, isnโt it? I have to make you know every bit and piece. And Lady Vienna waited no minute and started her plan. Lady Vienna took Duke Raziel to every place they went to. From taking him to the royal ball where they had their first official public appearance to the Rogue guild to their adventures with Avelina, and little mishaps with Crown Prince Matthias. It was a long process, but slowly but surely, Lady Vienna patiently waited for the perfect time, for the time heโll wake up and remember what they had. Because this might be the only chance sheโll have. And if Alexis dares to mess up again in the timeline, he might even make the both of them forget that anything even happened. Lady Vienna took him to the picnic place, where Duke Raziel first surprised her with lunch. Duke Raziel stared at her, long and confused. โWhat?โ She
โIn our next life, Iโll come and find you, Vienna.โ Lady Vienna woke up with a gasp, trying to adjust to the light as the comfortable mattress was-wait a minute. There should not be any comfortable mattress in their carriage on their way to the Lumen empire? The last thing she could remember was leaving the orphanage after Titus was gotten by the witchโฆand then going on another journeyโฆwith someoneโฆ She tried to rack her mind for more information, feeling that she was with someone. Not sure who it was, but it seemed that she had somehow formed a bond with this person. What was his..name again? She looked around and noticed she was in her room, she gasped in shock. โRoxy!โ She yelled, and Roxy, appeared with her usual messy brown hair and maid uniform, โYes my lady!โ โWhere isโฆwhere is Titus?โ She asked, and the door instantly opened. โYou called for me, my lady?โ Titus asked, his bright silver hair and purple eyes gleaming through the sunlight. โYou called for me, my lady?โ
Alexis laughed, caressing her cheeks, โHaha, this is the most exciting part for me. The revelation. Did he hide it from you? Or did he really lose his memory after I did the ritual?โ โYou seem to be so shocked, my dear. Let me explain everything to you clearly.โ He then touched Viennaโs forehead and suddenly, a bright light came into her mind, along with memories playing. โYour soul was already dead long ago, Vienna. What keeps you awake was because Raziel sacrificed himself last time.โ He started, and Vienna watched the scenery play in front of her. โLast century ago, Duke Raziel was a mighty killer who fell in love with a woman that became his weakness. It was you, Vienna. You were the one I cursed first for committing such a grave sin. But then he came to me, the most powerful dark mage to make a deal, to turn back time for you. This is out of the worldโs nature, but out of pity, I decided to give him a try, to correct his mistakes, but along the way, the consequence was for hi
The next day, they continued and got closer to the Lumen Empire. The man was still there to guide the way to them. Fedel was keen on threatening the old man the moment he decided to fool them. Stopping by the cave to rest for the night, they somehow saw a bottle placed inside. Fedel grabbed it and gave it to Vienna as a joke, but it was all to their surprise when a huge smoke appeared from inside. A shadow of a figure appeared, and a tall and darkly handsome man showed up. Duke Raziel unsheathed his sword and pulled Vienna to the side, โWhat did you open?โ He asked impatiently. Vienna pouted, โI donโt know, Fedel gave it to me!โ Raziel sighed, โItโs a genie, be careful.โ Vienna raised her eyebrows, โA genie?โ The man stretched his arms out and faced them with a carefree look, โAh, finally! I was sleeping for a hundred years now!โ Now that they could see him clearly, thereโs no denying that he looks handsome with his purple hair and white eyes, and fair skin. โYou have one w
The children continually asked for her and Mr. Martini came to rush them back to their bedrooms. They then dried themselves off in their own quarters and after packing her stuff. a knock came on her door. She opened it and saw Fedel. She sighed, โIs it time?โ He nodded, โThe duke is already waiting by the door. We need to leave discreetly before the children notices.โ She sighed, it would be hard to say goodbye. So itโs best to leave without them knowingโฆ โYou can get my things now. But let me do something first.โ Fedel nodded, starting to carry her suitcase outside as she sat by the side table with pen and paper in her hands. She began to scribble some words. A parting letter for the children. Standing up, she then took a last look at the room. It was a short trip here but meeting the children was fun and she will cherish it forever. To think she was not much of a children's lover at first. She walked towards the back door where their carriage and Razielโs horse Tiberius wer
โWant to know a very little secret?โ She asked Vienna, and she continued, โYou know, I was the one who killed your horrendous ugly pet.โ The witch admitted. โThe little girl Ella saw me doing that so she ran, and I made her forget her memory.โ She said, โI also faked being sick and acted cutely so you knights could fall in love with me.โ โBut I didnโt.โ Replied, Titus. โYeah, thatโs a pity, we could have been perfect together.โ Raziel managed to cage her and the witch transformed into a tiger. Vienna got down and sliced on her thighs, but the witch was quick to go to her subordinate, biting on Titusโ shoulder. Raziel managed to cage her and the witch transformed into a tiger. Vienna got down and sliced on her thighs, but the witch was quick to go to her subordinate, biting on Titusโ shoulder. Lady Vienna snarled at how the witch was grabbing Titus. Titus hastened to grab his sword and push the witch away, glancing at his master. โIโm alright, Master!โ He reassured Vienna b
โFedel?โ Avelinaโs head tilted, โBut that man clearly hates me.โ Vienna shook her head, โTsk tsk, ignorance is a blissโฆ.I mean you need to open your eyes.โ Vienna then stood up, โThen Iโll have to leave you to get some rest. Goodnight.โ โGoodnight, your grace.โ Vienna then prepared for bed, her heart heavy thiking about her petโs passing. Itโs alright. Everythingโs going to be alright. But it doesnโt help that Raziel is not by her side. Her heart sank on the bottom even more. ***** The next day, she was woken up with Duke Raziel hovering over her. She gasped, sitting upright instantly that made her bump her head with him. โOw! Why were you even doing there on top of me?โ She irratedly said. โI was waiting for you to wake up,โ Raziel replied, โI apologize.โ โWhere were you even? You didnโt sleep here last night.โ She said. โI just took on some matters.โ He replied simply. โNow Iโm awake, whatโs the matter?โ She asked, as he seemed to be in a hurry. He pointed at he
Muttering a curse under her breath, Vienna immediately ran to the stables to check her beloved pet. Valen was never weak during their whole trip. Why would he lose energy now? As she opened the door, the horses were strangely quiet. From afar, she could only see her huge pet laying on the ground with eyes closed, his mouth open and his fangs bare. โValen!โ She yelled to catch itโs attention but he wasnโt moving. She checked his heart if it was beating and it was confirmed. There wasnโt any heart beat, Valen, her pet, is dead. The whole of the stables were filled with Viennaโs yells as she grived for her lovely pet. Titus and Fedel helped her make the funeral. Duke Raziel returned, hearing her broken heart. Vienna watched as her pet was being buried by the hill. She couldnโt help but let the tears escape her. Avelina came to pat her back and she breathed deeply. Raziel came to her side to comfort her but she pushed him away. โDonโt get near me.โ โIโll investigate this,