'Here I am, witnessing a family moment,' Zedd mused to himself, a faint smile attempting to mask the twinge of exclusion he experienced.Not wanting to dwell on it, Zedd decided to interject, "Well, it seems like I'm just part of the furniture in here."Leon, noticing Zedd's attempt to rejoin the discussion, grinned."Your royal highness, it seems like we've turned you into an invisible wall. I feel somewhat sorry," remarked Leon, making an effort to include him.However, for Zedd, who heard his words, a question lingered in his mind, 'Why do I feel insulted?'Leon's words appeared to mock him, yet Zedd had no way of confirming whether they held truth. So, all he could do was accept it as a jest."You really know how to joke around, sir.""Well, I try to make everyone comfortable. Isn't that right, Duke?""Yes, your majesty. Certainly, your joke is suitable for this moment."Taking those words as a signal, everyone then chuckled together. Leon's eyes glanced slightly at the duke, and
Leon couldn't believe the accusations being thrown his way, frustration simmered beneath his stoic facade. He took a deep breath before responding to the Duke's insinuations."Never in my life did I expect to be accused like this," Leon let out an exasperated laugh, its coldness palpable to the listener."Your majesty," Zedd interjected, sensing the tension rising in the room, "I assure you, we are not here to accuse you. We simply want to get to the bottom of this and uncover the truth. I've been trying to quell such rumors, but they seem to persist. I believe we need a decisive action to prove your innocence."Zedd spoke earnestly, trying to make LEon's understand.Leon clenched his fists, trying to maintain his composure.The Duke added, "Yes, your majesty. We understand it's unsettling to face accusations upon waking up. However, we had no choice. Some nobles, favoring the accusations against you, are amassing to search the kingdom for your aide. This is why we need your assistanc
In the following days, Leon was given time to recuperate. The King, Queen, and even their other child paid him visits. The investigation came to a standstill, with no conclusive results despite the involvement of many people. Both the Duke and Zedd came forward to provide explanations, addressing the rumors surrounding Leon.It appeared that a majority of people believed in Leon's innocence. While the rumors persisted, there was little action that could be taken without concrete proof. Hence, after spending a few days resting in the palace room, Leon was permitted to leave if he wished. Unsurprisingly, he chose to do so, having grown weary of being confined."Your Majesty, are you truly departing?" inquired Prince Raon, the youngest member of the royalty, at just five years old. With violet eyes resembling his mother's and orange hair like his father's, he initially seemed hesitant to approach Leon but gradually warmed up."I still have a kingdom to lead, my prince," Leon responded, o
The witch went about her daily routine, bothering the locals and residing near her hut. It was a monotonous existence. She sat outside her home, lounging in a chair, and a sudden thought crossed her mind: "What could that guy be doing right now?"Her thoughts drifted to Daniel, a man who had recently started living with her. In their past conversations, he had made a promise to investigate her mysterious past. Initially, she had agreed, not expecting him to follow through. However, now that he had come as promised and embarked on his quest for the truth, she couldn't help but feel a sense of regret."After all, the adversaries he's trying to confront are not... individuals that an ordinary person like us can easily contend with. It's almost close to impossible."Reflecting further, she realized she knew very little about Daniel's true identity. In their conversations, he never divulged any details about his past, providing only his name."Maybe even that name is false. We can't be cer
The witch, still bewildered by the sudden turn of events, stared at the hooded figure with a mix of confusion and apprehension. The mention of a scent from twenty years ago stirred a sense of unease within her."Twenty years ago?" she questioned cautiously. "What do you mean?"The hooded figure turned to face her, their eyes piercing through the shadows of their hood. After a moment of contemplation, they spoke with measured and deliberate tones, "I encountered a group similar to these pursuers two decades ago. They emitted a distinctive odor—a dark and malevolent stench. It's a scent etched in my memory, especially because they took something precious from me."As the hooded figure spoke, the witch couldn't help but feel a strange connection between their words and the ominous group that had been chasing her. The mysterious past that Daniel had promised to unveil now seemed to be unraveling before her, carried by the winds of fate."Something precious?" the witch probed, narrowing he
The hooded figure's use of her true name, a name she hadn't uttered in years, sent shivers down the witch's spine. It was a name she thought had been forgotten, buried beneath the layers of her cursed existence."How... how do you know my name?" she stammered, a mixture of surprise and suspicion coloring her voice.The figure raised a gloved hand, pushing back the hood to reveal a face obscured by deep shadows. In the dim forest light, Ellen discerned the contours of a countenance marked by the passage of time, etched with both sorrow and a touch of nostalgia. Her eyes widened in astonishment."I know more than you realize, Ellen," the figure said, their tone softening. "I pondered long and hard about where that unfortunate girl might have gone after the war ended."The figure, or more precisely, the man gazing at her, wore a warm smile that caused Ellen to grip the grass around her tightly. He continued, "But to think she was right under my nose... I'm such a failure as a friend, are
Ellen commenced narrating her tale, revealing details she had concealed before, placing complete trust in her friend. Carl listened in silence, his expressions shifting in response to the various situations Ellen described."So, that's the gist of it," Ellen concluded, her voice a blend of exhaustion and vulnerability. "It's been a long time since those events unfolded. To be honest, I had almost given up on seeking revenge, but...""Did that person genuinely express a desire to help you?" Carl's eyes, now questioning, narrowed for a moment. His raised eyebrow conveyed doubt about the authenticity of that individual's intentions. Observing his skeptical demeanor, Ellen couldn't help but release a soft chuckle."Why would you ask such a thing? Are you worried that I might fall for a scam or something?""We can never be too sure. Don't you find it peculiar? Someone you barely know, and who even attempted to harm you, suddenly wants to avenge you? Unless there's a loose screw in his head
William Benjamin.Known as second prince and the first child of the current queen.In the novel, he doesn't be mentioned that much accept a few moment. In another words, he is a side character just like Leon Fronti.However, just why would Leon knows that the man in his line of sight is him, if the prince just barely mention?Well, it's all thanks to the author effort to decribe it on special's notes after some fan were wondering about the appearance of the crown's prince family as they find out how attractive Zedd is.'The crown prince, Zedd, boasts orange hair and golden eyes, resembling the previous king, while the second prince, William, inherits white hair from his mother and red eyes from the current king.'The reigning monarch, Alex, has four offspring—two with the previous queen and two with the current queen. Zedd is the eldest, followed by William, the third is a princess, and the youngest is Raon.'During my stayed at the palace, three of them paid me a visit, excluding him