Zavian had a good life.
He had a loving, caring, and innocent mother and a cool, strong, powerful, wealthy father, and a protective and well-behaved elder brother.
Then what could go wrong?
His father was loving, very loving in fact, but it was no hidden fact that he loved his mother more than anything, and perhaps that was the very reason for every tragedy.
When Zavian was born the Oracle predicted his future, in a loud clear voice he said, "This child will be blessed by goddess Ankh, he will be her favorite child and shall be loved by her, for him the goddess won't hesitate to go against the cosmic law"
That made him even more special and also the center of envy and jealousy, but a loving family was everything he needed to be happy.
Zavian believed and loved the goddess Ankh as his own mother, he had grown up listening to stories of the goddess and had her bravery and miracles, which have always fascinated him.
The goddess was his hero, and he was her worshipper. One day Zavian, when he was five, went to the temple as usual, but there he met the Oracle who had predicted his future.
The Oracle named Silas who was blind greeted him. Silas had silver hairs and pale skin. He was extremely good-looking as well. "young master Zavian, how have you been?"
The little Zavian smiled and greeted the Oracle, "I am fine, how have you been? " Zavian was the son of the most powerful duke in the empire so of course he was well behaved and well-spoken.
The Oracle smiled and patted his head, "a child favored by the goddess herself," Silas sighed, but his mood wasn't cheerful when he said that.
Little Zavian, who obviously noticed the change spoke," what happened Mr. Silas?"
The Oracle sighed, "Being favored by the god is like Being the target of envy by this Universe. I am glad that I am blind because I don't think I will be able to face you in the future".
Zavian didn't understand what the man said that very day but soon the oracle's words made sense.
Soon after Zavian's mother, Irene's father died, his mother didn't want to take him but he Begged To go with her, since he was very close to his grandfather, and his father also supported him.
But the day, when they were coming back from his grandfather's funeral, was the day when the tragedy begin because on that day there are a heavy downpour and his carriage flipped but his mother protected him with his body.
He still remembers his mothers lying on top of him and he was staring at the black sky while the cold drops of rain hit him.
That was the day the tragedy begin.
His father, Seth, who should have been happy that his son had returned, slapped him in front of everyone and announced him as the abomination and the very reason for the death of his mother.
That day Zavian realized how much his father loved his mother. After that day, the rumors spread and he was seen as an evil being.
He survived a crash that no one could survive because the goddess saved him and killed his mother instead.
The people started avoiding him and looking at him with disdain because the goddess would kill anyone to save him.
And that was only the beginning of the end.
Zavian's Pov. Waking up is the most unpleasant Job inthe world. Here I was sitting on the cold bed in a dark room. The servants didn't even bother to open the curtains, not come and greet me as their master. I lost my faith in them a long time ago. I formula from my bed and opened the curtains. Looking outside. I then proceeded to take a bath in ice-cold water since no one bothered to warm it for me. Even though I am the son of Duke, I am treated like trash in this kingdom. After wearing my clothes, I went outside the room. The servants were right outside the room and didn't even bother to greet me, whereas the head butler he does not even try to hide his hate towards me. It has been ten years since my mother's death and to this day I am to be blamed. My father has been on the battlefield ever since then and my elder brother is the one who handles the affairs. I walk towards the temple to
Excitement is what I was feeling now.But now that I realized I don't have anything suitable to wear for a birthday party.With a sigh, I walked out and thankfully I spotted the head butler.His name was Dylan Roy, "Mr. Roy?" I called out to him in a clear voice, but he ignored me. I tried a few more times and both the times the results were the same. What was I even thinking?I sighed and decided to go to the store by myself. My servants, who made supposed to be serving, are walking here and there without even looking at me.I also spotted my knight, Elijah.He was a tough-looking grumpy man, only a few years older than me.There were many times I tried to initiate a conversation with him and tried to know him, but he really hates me."Mr. Elijah," I called out to him and he only looked at me with annoyance, "I am going out for a while""I see." With that, he just left.I clenched my fist tightly. A knight's duty
The next day I went to the temple early in the morning as usual. I met Silas who seemed to be sad for some reason today. He didn't call out my name cheerfully, instead, his voice was heavy. "What's wrong Silas?" For the first few seconds, he didn't say anything to me but soon he gave me a forced smile, "young, master Zavian, remember that you are blessed by the goddess right?" "That's right." "Promise me that you will not stop believing in her, no matter what happens." I was quiet for some time after listening to this peculiar request. "I understand, Silas, don't worry about that. Even if these entire Worlds stand me, I shall never abandon my goddess" After listening to my words, Silas finally smiled cheerfully before sitting beside me as we both offer our prayers to the goddess. After I was done, I was about to leave but on my way out I was met with the Saintess. This time she was really in a hurry and didn't reply to
Third person's Pov. When Yug woke up the next time he was lying inside his room, for a moment he didn't realize what was going on until he remembered what had happened. He sat up straight and he heard the voice of his knight, "your highness!!" His nanny also called out to him, " Your highness!! Are you okay?" In the entire palace, only the two who were loyal to his mother remained beside him, his most trusted person. "I am fine, but how did I get here?" "We found you outside the imperial palace. Someone was there when I reached you, but they were gone once I got you." Yug nodded, but his mind was filled with questions. How come he is cured and alive as far as he knows, black venom has no cure, then how? Did Zavian invent one? No that's not possible. Even the greatest people in history couldn't invent. one then how come fifteen-year-old child-like Zavian make one? Whatever the case is, Zavian is
The night of the party arrives soon and this time there was a carriage waiting for Zavian outside the door. The head butler was standing beside the carriage with his head down as if hiding his face. Zavian's knight was there as well. For a moment Zavian couldn't believe that this carriage was for him until his knight opened the door for him. For once, Zavian wondered if this was his brother's doing? But soon he felt uncomfortable since these people were definitely forced to serve him. Once he was inside the carriage, the knight closed the door with a bang, which created a loud noise. Normally it was considered rude, but Zavian didn't want to create a ruckus so he didn't say much. The entire ride was quiet before he reached his destination. He got down from the carriage and took the gift he had prepared for the birthday girl. Once he reached inside the building he suddenly felt out of place, because apparently Everyone either ig
While Zavian was lying down on the bed, Yug tended to him before Simon arrived in the room. "I thought you don't care about him." "How can I ever stop caring about him? He was is and always will be my brother." "Hmm..." "Honestly, I was glad that he is not close with anyone because all the people are filthy, but I didn't realize how lonely he must have Felt." "I am sorry, but I don't see any reason for you to abandon him." "My father once beat me with a whip to death just because I had supported Zavian. I know he wanted to use me in order to make Zavian feel bad, but how can I let that happen? He already blamed him for our mother's death. I can't allow him to use me to torment him? You must have heard all the rumors about him and how he is treated by the nobles, all thanks to him. Our lovely father." Yug clenched his fists. "So he didn't spare you, huh?" "He does not care for any of us, he has even started to sl
Please please before reading this chapter read the warning this chapter has gore, torture, and death if you are not comfortable with brutal torture and don't proceed.Zavian was forced to sit on a chair before cold water was thrown at him.He was forcefully tied to the chair before the Duke, and the empress walked into the cellZavian's blood ran cold once he saw them. "you killed my brother."The Duke smiled coldly,"no, he died because of you."Zavian struggled against the chair and tried to get off but couldn't, and the Duke continued, "if only he didn't care so much about you he wouldn't have had such a tragic end and see even his body is being fed to the dogs, I used to beat him so much but he still wouldn't give up on you.I even killed the person he loved and still, he didn't let any harm come to you. What a pity."My heart ached as I listened to all these things, "why are you doing this to m
Zavian felt warm and cosy. He felt his head being placed on a very soft object while he was being engulfed in a protective hug."Zavian."Someone's soft voice called out his name, gently and slowly some patted his head, "wake up Zavian."The sweet honey-laced voice invaded his ears, as he slowly opened his eyes, he found himself in a beautiful place.He also saw the face of the owner of that melodious voice. It was a beautiful woman with pale skin and beautiful black eyes which shined like a galaxy.Her brown hairs were long, and she wore a beautiful flower crown, as she smiled at Zavian as if she was looking at her child."Are you finally awake?"It didn't take long for Zavian to recognise this woman, the same woman about whom he had been hearing since he was born, the woman he had worshipped all his life."Goddess Ankh," Zavian said slowly and smiled when the realisation hit him that he was finally in the protective arms of h