Blood Prince

Chapter 1 Current News

"Hey. There's new news. Current news."

A short young man ran hastily along the almost full table. Servants to and fro bringing wine, wine, and food. Smells delicious everywhere. The short man took a stool and sat down at the table which was crowded with people. Bringing shocking news.

“What new news? If only the news is not good. You better get out of here," said the big man.

"No, no, no. This is very good news. Not only good but very shocking. You know. More than five thousand rebels raised the flag of war against the atrocities of the Terrace Kingdom, under the auspices of the three Great Kingdoms who agreed to the rebels. The Grimoire Kingdom, the Lagarde Kingdom, the Phasiarova Kingdom,” the short man said more excitedly, as if he was at the forefront, “On the side of the Terrace Kingdom. Only less than two thousand Mage Troops were securing Lillian Palace. These rebels want to overthrow King Galerna Illianese Gosswardt.”

“In the end, all of this happened. The rebels could not stand the cruelty of King Galerna. Look, how he hates the rebels. The massacre was for entertainment only.”

“How was the story on that battlefield? Tell me please?” One of the restaurant diners was curious about the people gathering and telling stories so excitedly, it also caused several pairs of eyes to turn to the short man who had been telling the story.

The short man happily retold the shocking news. Standing so excited. It was so fun that he became the center of attention of restaurant patrons that the waiters temporarily stopped their activities to listen to the shocking news. For almost an hour, the short man recounted the war that took place in Xander City. Then it turned to thousands of rebels moving towards Lillian Palace, having conquered the major cities of the Terrace Kingdom. Lillian Palace became the last defense and the end of the gate for the liberation of the Terrace Kingdom from the cruelty of King Galerna.

"So true. So true. King Galerna is indeed very cruel, just like his mother used to be."

"Fruit does not fall far from the tree. The nature of the child is not much different from the parent. We will see. Queen Terrace died a terrible death. His life was filled with a sea of ​​blood. How many children and mothers have committed cruel massacres? Ehm… what a big disgrace. A stain that can't be erased forever."

"You know you don't. What I heard. King Galerna fled when he found out that Lillian Palace was surrounded by the rebels, leaving his Wizarding Army to face war, while their king preferred to save himself,” said the short man. The story begins at its hottest peak. Another man spat, disgusted. “How ignorant he is King Galerna. He just wanted to save himself? What kind of king is he?”

"But what I heard. He was helped by several people who are still loyal to him.”

"Faithful you say? Do you forget? I even remember once. The people he loves and expects from him. They all died protecting him. All these calamities happened because of King Galerna's ruthless attitude."

“Out of the three Great Kingdoms, who was the main supporter in that war?” another man asked curiously.

"Of course. The main supporter of the rebels was none other than his brother-in-law. King Galerna shamelessly, signed a beheading sentence on his wife, of course, it made his sister-in-law angry. His brother-in-law is indeed a good man and is always by his side, but he can no longer contain his anger, and his brother-in-law joins in overthrowing the power of King Galerna."

Several women in the restaurant also commented. "But what I heard. Long ago, King Galerna was a cheerful and pleasant man. King Galerna was a good person, his good deeds helped people in need. Once admired by many, his great talent, was the young Prince of the very promising successor to the throne of the Kingdom of Gosswardt. Countless achievements as a young magician. But, in one night everything just disappeared. It's really sad."

“How did his love story and marriage end tragically? The people he loved died right before his eyes. King Galerna was married twice. With his first wife. Just a year King Galerna sailed the household ark, and his first wife was killed right before his eyes. Leave no heir. Then in his second marriage. Drama conflicts with his second wife's family. King Galerna was married for two years to his second wife, having an only son from his second wife. Unfortunately, King Galerna sent his second wife to prison and allowed his second wife to be executed, sentenced to death, and beheaded.”

“But, my close brother who knows King Galerna well. He's a very nice guy to everyone. Always pleasant and showing concern for women. Countless gifts given by King Galerna, "said the little girl who gave her opinion.

“He is indeed a good man and good at praising. Even rumors, my relatives also said that King Galerna didn't want to imprison his second wife. There seems to be a misunderstanding going on.”

In the line, the women were too melancholic. As if they were not sure that the King they worshiped committed a cruel act. Men are fed up with women who are too easily seduced by mashers. Willing to give anything so that their favorite man does not become the object of gossip among others.

“Women know which are good men and philanderers. King Galerna was famous for his fondness of flirting with young girls. You are only blinded by its luxuries.”

“King Galerna isn't the bad guy you think. My sister knew King Galerna well, especially when he was young. It was King Galerna who had helped my brother.”

"How much good deed he helped your sister that you defended him. His good deeds are only this small," the big man pointed to his pinky, not wanting to lose the debate with the little girl, "cannot be compared to his mountain of cruel deeds."

“Good or bad someone, do you have the right to criticize him? Do you have the right to punish him? Do you currently want to be a 'court system'? Just looking at the outer shell?” said another woman who looked more mature and expressed a different opinion. The woman's voice wanted to be louder than the men here who like to gossip.

"Right. Earlier, my friend said, maybe there was a misunderstanding or fake news that just blew out. You should be able to distinguish between facts and false facts. You guys shouldn't just gossip about untrue news."

Feeling embarrassed, let alone losing face in front of these women. Two camps are divided between the camp of men who give bad opinions and the stronghold of women who think well.