The noise woke Greraver and Dielh from their deep sleep. A cold gust of wind came in through the window.“Did you forget to close the window?” asked Greraver in a lazy voice.“I always close it before going to bed. Maybe the wind made it open.”Dielh reluctantly stepped toward the window. As he was about to close the shutters, he saw a man sitting in the middle of the backyard of Teraus’ house. The man sat on a large log. His hand hit a bucket made of iron with a stick of wood.That was where the noise that disturbed their sleep came from. Dielh’s eyes narrowed. He tried to clarify his vision. Who was the person making the noise? Did that person not know that it was almost midnight now? Everyone was resting, including him and Greraver.Seeing Dielh silent at the window, Greraver sat up on his bed.“Why? Quickly close the window!”“Someone in front of our pavilion. It looks like the person was deliberately making noise,” replied Dielh. His eyes kept watching the person who made the noi

Greraver looked annoyed at Dielh was sitting under a shady tree. His friend was enjoying a delicious meal. Since morning, Teraus had not allowed him to touch any food. His stomach was getting hungry.Silvia and Dielh seemed to be mocking Greraver. Princess Teraus served Dielh a delicious meal in front of Greraver. It was the third time he had seen Dielh eat this morning. Just as Greraver was feeling his stomach growl from hunger, Teraus came.The man brought a moose. He threw the moose onto a large stone in the backyard. The deer just died. Blood was pouring from its neck, and wounds were on its stomach. The deer’s eyes widened. Maybe the moose was shocked before dying in a spear.Seeing the view in front of him, the smell of blood and venison made Greraver’s hunger grow. His hands clenched, and his face hardened. He tried to restrain himself and keep the wendigo inside him from appearing.“This is your last test, Prince,” Teraus said. He crossed his arms in front of his chest. His sh

The faces of the palace's official supporter, King Zulniex, looked radiant and excited. They welcomed Zulniex's wish to give the title of the crown prince to concubine Sandrina's son."Reconsider that decision, my lord. That big decision will affect many big things in our kingdom," a man with white hair and an old face spoke."I've considered everything. I made this decision for the good of the Vain Dominion Kingdom." Zulniex answered confidently.The atmosphere in the royal courtroom was quiet. Everyone was tensed to hear Zulniex's decision. The decision was not against anyone but as if a call to war.In the courtroom, some distinguished royal officials had been in the reign of the King of Destian. They were old commanders, generals, and advisers. General Vigolous belonged to King Destian's loyal vassals. They forced him to follow Zulniex's wishes for his family's safety, who were being held captive."If you give Prince Reagan as crown prince, Queen Venes will automatically relinquis

Queen Venes sat on the chair, and general Vigolous stood and stared frozen at the Queen.“Sit down, Vigolous. Why did the King send you here?”“The King has ordered the funeral service for Prince Greraver. Forgive me, Queen. I have tried to refuse and asked King Zulniex to wait. However, I am helpless.”To Vigolous’ surprise, the Queen appeared to remain calm. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes for a few moments.“Do what Zulniex orders.”Vigolous glared and glared at the Queen even more. He was worried his ears had misheard the Queen’s order.“Pardon me, Queen. Is…”“Do it, Vigolous. You don’t have the strength to go against the King. Better to protect yourself. Soon, this kingdom will get a true protector.”“What do you mean, Queen?”“You will find out later. Now just run all the orders of King Zulniex. Gods will not allow evil to rule our kingdom. His help is so close now.”Vigolous didn’t understand everything Queen Venes said. But he believed that the Queen knew what was

“Today, the Vain Dominion Kingdom will be blessed again.” King Zulniex started his speech.Everyone present in the palace ballroom sat down in their seats. No one dared to make a little sound. This was an important and tense moment. Some of them glanced at queen Venes. They wanted to see the Queen’s expression on the total end of King Destian’s reign.Queen Venes sat majestically on her throne. She didn’t look sad or agitated at all. Everyone thought the Queen of Venes must have resigned herself to her situation. Prince Greraver’s death had spelled the end of the Queen’s reign.“The Vain Dominion Kingdom is still in a state of mourning over the passing of Prince Greraver. However, we must not sink into that grief. After all, the Vain Dominion Kingdom and all its people must return to normal lives.” King Zulniex continued his speech.“So, we cannot leave the candidate’s position for an heir to the throne vacant. Thus, today I will appoint my son from concubine Sandrina to replace Princ