Blood Prince

Chapter 13 Couple Wizard

"Welcome, Prince Galerna. Crown Prince Terrace. Your arrival and the nobles you bring are warmly welcomed to the Phasiarova Kingdom," said King Harris warmly.

As a tradition to welcome a new family. Hannah held out her slender hand, and Galerna accepted it.

Holding hands and being watched by hundreds of pairs of eyes looking at them so romantically, looking at the future king and queen of Phasiarova.

The welcoming ceremony was completed and followed by a series of events in the evening. The main hall was transformed into a place of celebration. The knick-knacks ranging from tables, chairs, and curtain decorations along the walls are shades of clouds.

Rows of tables were arranged neatly, according to the sitting status, of course, the front row and in the middle for the King and Queen Phasiarova, and Hannah with Galerna. The palace maids brought jugs of the finest quality wine. One by one the silver goblets were filled with wine. King Harris and Queen Sierra stood, followed by the nobles and courtiers.

"Once again, welcome Prince Galerna. Rova Hill Palace is always open to you, as our new family," said King Harris.

Galerna lowered her head as a sign of respect. "Thank you, Your Majesty King Harris."

"I won't mince words anymore. The signing of the Terrace Kingdom Alliance and the Phasiarova Kingdom has long been agreed upon, in fact, we want to match our sons and daughters. Princess Hannah and Prince Galerna are already engaged, right at the age Prince Galerna turn twelve. Hopefully, they will get married later, and they will be happy and successful for the two kingdoms. Let's toast."

King Harris held high the silver cup in his hand. Followed by all the guests present, as well as Hannah and Galerna who became the center of attention.

"Toast to future kings and queens Phasiarova and Terrace."

"To the future kings and queens of Phasiarova and Terrace."

All the guests raised their trophies right at Hannah and Galerna and cheered at King Harris' words.

Everyone finished in one gulp and sat back down in unison, following a light banquet punctuated by dancers who entered the main hall. Beautiful girls who are dancers tonight, they are really beautiful. But no less beautiful than Hannah, Princess of Phasiarova,

These dancing girls carry various kinds of masks in the shape of various human faces. Wearing clothes that look simple, but elegant, dominated by red. The dancing girls wear brackets and short pants at the bottom.

The clothes of the female dancers in the Phasiarova Kingdom are very different from most dancers who often wear skirts. In addition, they wore skullcaps decorated with beautiful gold ornaments on their heads, and campuses were worn around their necks.

Don't forget the cloud-patterned shawls they wear. The dancing girls gracefully danced in front of hundreds of guests. The dance is so beautiful and has an implied meaning from the dance, and the masks they wear. Entertaining royal guests.

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The celebration of Galerna's arrival became the most lively celebration. The celebration coincided with the Heaven Earth Blessing Festival celebrated by the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom.

The festival is held once a year. The Heaven Earth Blessing Festival, as the name suggests, is a celebration of the 'earth' i.e. the product of the earth, bountiful harvests, and the 'heavenly' blessings bestowed by God Inyudha. The god is worshiped by the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom.

God Inyudha is better known as the God of War, for the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom, God Inyudha is the god of all who is a protector. Blessings from heaven are prosperity, bountiful harvests, and security that protects the kingdom.

There is a legend of the Heaven Earth Blessing Festival which became the folklore of the Phasiarova Kingdom.

Galerna certainly knows the folk legend of Phasiarova. Two holy mage couples are in a catastrophe by evil creatures from the underworld. Dropping the misery of natural disasters, plagues, and wars.

The holy witch couple did something so noble, saving the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom and killing the evil creature that had brought misery to the people of Phasiarova. Unfortunately, there are lives to be paid. The life of a woman who is willing to sacrifice to protect the man she loves. Two holy sorcerers couple who finally parted by death.

The male mage received the Great God's blessing, only after subduing evil beings. The sorceress rose to become a god. Whatever the wizard gets, he can't be with the woman he loves.

By becoming a god, the wizard promised to continue to protect the people of Phasiarova. And what surprised him the most was that the legend was real. The man wizard who has protected the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom is the God Inyudha who has lost his lover, devoting his life as the protector of the Phasiarova Kingdom.

Every holiday and returning to Phasiarova, Galerna always participates in the Earth Heaven Blessing Festival.

The celebration, which started at Rova Hill Palace, started in the afternoon. The grand parade, the procession of chariots drawn by white horses smooth and majestic, carrying produce that is placed in a large carriage. Apart from the produce, the beautiful dancers and the type that covered their faces danced so gracefully on the stage of the open horse-drawn carriage.

Combined with gamelan music, beautifully playing angklung, united to follow the dance. And in the last line, the holy wizard couple will show their actions defeating evil during the parade witnessed by all the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom.

The parade journey from Rova Hill Palace, walking to the second point of the capital Rova which is at the bottom of the hill. There, the crops will later be divided among the people and end up at the highest peak. The peak of the Great Inyudha Temple is in the west.

After the holy sorcerer couple defeats evil, the produce from heaven's blessing will be an offering to God Inyudha. And ended with the burning of incense and the prayers of the people of Phasiarova.

Meanwhile, the holy sorcerer couple remained at the Peak of the Great Inyudha Temple, performing the ritual of silence. Ritual lovers who will continue to eternal marriage, are required to perform a ritual of silence for the night until it ends in the morning.

In this year's Heaven Earth Blessing Festival, Galerna, and Hannah, who will play the holy mage couple, are parading on the stage of the horse carriage.

Galerna took off her mask, sucking in as much air as possible. The clothes he was wearing were so heavy, so layered that it almost drowned Galerna.

"Galerna, don't let go," Erza warned.

Galerna just rolled her eyes and gulped, "This is so heavy, what else do you have to wear a mask on."

"Soon the parade starts, be more professional."

The mouth that utters the most hurtful words. Galerna didn't want to hear it and closed her ears tightly.

"I don't care," Galerna said curtly.

"If I said so, would you care?"

Hearing the soft voice that became Galerna's warmth. "Of course."

Erza rolled her eyes many times, lazy to see Galerna so easily spoiled which must have made her best friend feel disgusted.

The parade is about to start. Galerna put on her mask again, and Hannah climbed onto the stage of the horse-drawn carriage. The sparkle of light begins to illuminate in the afternoon. Torches lit along the parade. The majestic gates of Rova Hill Palace were wide open. There were loud cheers from the people of the Phasiarova Kingdom to welcome the parade group that had started to leave the Rova Hill Palace.