Blood Prince

Chapter 11 Rov Hill Palace

The sky in the morning is not as usual which is always bright. Plumes of overcast clouds churned over the sky, covering the clear sky with darkness. Looks like it's going to rain.

Lian's eagle-like eyes gazed from the central balcony of the palace, seeing the Terrace Kingdom's horse-drawn procession arriving at the courtyard of Nassau Palace. Moon Orchid Flower, embedded in a series that symbolizes the unique charm of the Terrace.

Because the sky is getting dark and soon it will rain. Lian returned to the palace, welcoming the arrival of King Harsa. After the reception in the hall, the two kings conversed in the Silent Sandalwood Room.

Just like other important living rooms, such as the Peach Room in the Fragrant Palace, and the Cendana Room. Silence does not mean silence, it's just that the architecture of this room is different from other rooms which are dominated by golden yellow, which symbolizes luxury.

Sandalwood Room Silent contrast of faded yellow, silence, and serenity comes from the fragrance of sandalwood which is so fragrant, the fragrance produced is very calming, emanating from the incense.

A maidservant brought a tray with a teapot and two silver cups. Pouring a cup of tea into a cup, allowing their king and honored guests to enjoy a cup of tea. The maids bowed and let Lian and Harsa enjoy a cup of tea while talking.

"It's been a year, it doesn't feel like Galerna has finished college here. So, what's your decision now? Bringing Galerna back to the Terrace?" Lian asked, bringing up the subject.

Harsa took a sip of tea and said. "I just came here to see him, say goodbye before my son goes to the Phasiarova Kingdom."

Lian couldn't imagine, Galerna, who used to always cause trouble, was always punished, for breaking the rules which gave Lian a headache sometimes. The Galerna that Lian saw at this time, a figure who had grown up, had a big responsibility.

"I can't imagine how it will be after the wedding. A spoiled, naughty boy, troublemaker, always breaking the rules, now growing up. Just yesterday I scolded Galerna all the way," said Lian, unable to help but laugh.

"Forgive Galerna's misbehavior all this time, of course, he always causes trouble for you."

"No Galerna is causing trouble, sometimes it's lonely. But, once it makes trouble, I have a headache."

The initial topic, which discussed Galerna's mischief, did not dampen Lian's affection for the boy. Reminiscent of the figure of his brother who until now Lian had not been able to meet. Even though Lian had promised to visit his beloved brother, until now, the problems in the kingdom had not been resolved.

The conversation that was initially lighthearted, discussing Galerna's mischief which had always been the entertainment that made the two kings so fond of the boy, now slid into the most important thing.

"Galerna doesn't know about the curse until now, he only knows that you and I are doing the purification ritual. Protecting Galerna from evil creatures. I won't be able, to tell the truth."

Lian exhaled and said. "Your son's curse is not like his mother's. Galerna's curse can still be sealed for a long period, that is if nothing is triggered, breaking the seal."

"Negative energy, excessive emotion, that's also not to let Galerna release excessive emotions. It can be anything, sadness, fear, anger."

"Galerna, have you been venting too much anger lately?"

The curse of the devil, the curse that resides in Galerna's body. Lian first knew when Galerna was a child, the figure of a little boy who held a dark power that was so terrifying. A curse inherited from the late Witch Queen Curse of the Devil.

All that must be kept secret from Glerna and meanwhile, there is another secret that must be kept a secret from Lian. Lian is confused, being in the middle of two secrets that neither side should know.

"All I know is, when Galerna always fights with Kaiser, his anger comes out. But it doesn't affect the seal. The rest of me for guidance, lately, there's been a small problem. That problem too, Galerna can still handle it."

"Looks like I don't have to worry about Galerna for now."

"Let Galerna do what Galerna wants. Galerna who can't stay silent forever, there are times when you let her experience experiences that she can solve on her own," said Lian wisely.

"Looks like I don't have to worry about Galerna for now."

Father and son, both keeping secrets from each other, don't want either of them to know a big secret. Lian was the one who knew best the secret that was hidden from this father and son. Galerna and Harsa.

Harsa doesn't want Galerna to know about the curse that originated from the legacy of the past queen, remembering the terrible death of Harsa's wife. Hated all over the world. Galerna doesn't want Harsa to know about the cursed wound, Harsa doesn't even know the person who has been bothering Galerna.

Galerna deliberately closed this issue from Harsa. Only Lian knows and tries to help Galerna find out who the Weeping Smiling Face is. There will come a time, in the future, the secret they have been keeping for so long will be revealed.

The important conversation ends for now. Harsa didn't want to discuss it again or until other people found out.

Before that, Lian's eyes did not escape something suspicious, seeing the entrance of the Silent Sandalwood Room which was open, not so wide. Someone had been eavesdropping on their conversation. I don't know who's eavesdropping. Just hope it's not someone unwanted.

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The items were neatly tucked away in the chest, the palace maids began to transport Galerna's belongings into the horse carriage.

After a year of studying, Galerna will finally live in the Phasiarova Kingdom. Hannah had been waiting for him for so long. On the other hand, Galerna misses Hannah so much.

"You seem eager to live in Phasiarova."

"Dad."

Galerna saw her father, and there was a mixed feeling of sadness, between wanting to return to her homeland or to the place that would become Galerna's new home. Galerna couldn't just decide. Father would also not have allowed Galerna to return to the Terrace.

"I want to go home, Dad. If there were no power struggles like this. My real home, which I no longer live in," said Galerna sadly.

"There will come a time, you can return to your home and at that time dad will welcome you and your new family. The son I love the most."

The person Galerna loves the most besides Hannah, Galerna's only parent who was there after her mother died. Only father who always loves, even when Galerna needs a father who is so difficult to spend time with just for Galerna. Only his adoptive father can make time for Galerna, always there when Galerna needs someone.

"Take care of your health, and don't work too much. Remember your health. I don't want you to fall sick, dad," said Galerna, who was very concerned about her father's health.

"There are times when your attention is a lot like your mother's."

He doesn't know, father always sees Galerna from his side, and there is a resemblance to mother. Maybe that's why dad misses mom. Being a single parent, apart from dividing his free time between Galerna and the kingdom, his father is the only parent who is responsible for taking care of Galerna. Although not so often.

Galerna knows the role of a father as a king that the people of the kingdom need. A separation does not mean Galerna will no longer see his father. This is just a temporary farewell. What their father said was true, there was a time when Galerna could return to her home. The house became Galerna's real residence.

Galerna looked once more, at Nassau Palace, Silla College. The place where he lived and practiced for eleven years. Now, Galerna is no longer a college student. To be more precise he was a young magician.

Making a fresh start, doing whatever Galerna wants. Galerna immediately got into the horse carriage, followed by the convoy of nobles that Galerna had brought.

Waving goodbye to his father. Galerna and his entourage leave Nassau Palace.

The journey to Phasiarova Kingdom took three days, boarded the royal ship, and not mention the tiring journey on land.

Such a long journey and took three days, after landing at the port, began the journey on land. Arriving at the city limits, various cavalry troops from the Phasiarova Kingdom escorted Galerna and a group of nobles to the Rova Hill Palace. A majestic welcome along the streets of the Capital City of Rova.

Both the merchants and the townspeople left their activities for a while, only wanting to see the royal carriage convoy carrying Galena and her entourage of nobles.