The next day... It's already five in the afternoon. The skies turn reddish-orange, an indication that the sun is going to rest for the day soon. And all day long, it's been a fair weather. It's almost as if the skies are rejoicing together with the cheerful people of the Air Kingdom on another day of celebration. Yes, these feathered creatures love celebration. In fact, they celebrate something almost every day! However, this event they are celebrating at the moment is different from any other usual parties they held in the past. It's the wedding ceremony of her highness, Princess Morrigan, and her "destined husband", Prince Ling of the Earth Kingdom. White flowers and white-colored silk dominated the entirety of the Air Kingdom. Whichever direction one looks, there is at least a bouquet or two. Even though they are far away from the land of life, the Eastern Regions, they're surprisingly able to provide fresh flowers this much. Aside from the fragrant flowers, t
"Your highness..." Ling calls Morrigan in a low and serious tone. "Yes, your highness?" The cheerful princess replies, waiting for what has Ling to say. And without any further ado, Ling attempts to open up the thing he has in mind, "Can I ask you something?" Princess Morrigan puffs a laugh, "You are already asking." Technically speaking, yes, Ling is already asking her when he asked if he could ask something. But from a more sensible point of view, it's just her highness, Princess Morrigan, messing up with this prince. But since Ling is the one who needs an answer from her, he played along. "Well... can I ask you for another?" And then the princess laughs again. This time, less restrained. Ling played along but he didn't play well. Morrigan said as she still suppresses her laughter, "You just asked your second question!" "You look so stupid right now," Aloisa commented before she took a bite of her food. Ling,
"I heard they also eat meat despite being so-called "lovers of life itself". Said the voice coming from behind.Out of reflex, they all turn around to see a maiden with strong facial features. She's not ugly, more like a beauty with fierce vibes. The wide grin on her lips shows her pair of sharp canine teeth. For some reason, it looks cute on her.This woman is no other than the next high priestess of the Fire Kingdom, Eva."Ah, really? Thanks for the information." Morrigan gives her a sweet smile just like she always does. But this sweet smile of her gradually dissipates the longer she stares at the face of this woman. She's quite sure this is the first time she sees her around here. Still, her highness politely asks the stranger, "I find your face somewhat... unfamiliar. Do you live around here?""Nope." Eva didn't even try to hide it. Instead, she seems proud of her rac
The gang will be divided into two rooms. Yang and Ling will be together in one room while Aloisa and Lian will be staying together in the room next door.The skies are dark, the owls start to hoot, and the cicadas start releasing a ringing sound. In other words, the night is getting deeper. They should be sleeping now since they're tired from their travel but here they are, still wide awake. The four guests, together with their host, Princess Morrigan are gathered in one room. Their agenda: What should be done tomorrow? And; How exactly Morrigan should confess to her people? "Okay, so during breakfast, I am going to tell my parents first. And then if they love me enough, they'll help me tell the other air shapeshifters. Is that it?" Morrigan asks as she counts the things that should be done first thing in the morning using her fingers. Just thinking about it makes her want to be swallowed by the ground alive, never to appear on the surface again. She burst into frustratio
While on their way to the guest quarters, Aloisa noticed something strange. She wants to disregard it but how can she ignore her goosebumps?They were currently taking a long corridor. Except for a series of huge windows on their left and doors on the right, the third princess of the Water Kingdom observed something in a series. A series of statues of a beautiful woman in every five meters. They are life-size sculptures with realistic features. Each one of these statues is very identical to each others. These sculptures have exquisite details. From her seemingly fluttering robes, the hair that looks like gently blown by a pleasant breeze, the realistic bird-like pair of beautiful wings.Sure, there's nothing wrong with the statues if one looks at it thoroughly... except if that one lives in the Water Kingdom's Palace. For twenty long years, Aloisa has been walking in and out of their palace. And so, she can't help but be bothered. These statues are very familiar to
While on their way to the guest quarters, Aloisa noticed something strange. She wants to disregard it but how can she ignore her goosebumps?They were currently taking a long corridor. Except for a series of huge windows on their left and doors on the right, the third princess of the Water Kingdom observed something in a series. A series of statues of a beautiful woman in every five meters. They are life-size sculptures with realistic features. Each one of these statues is very identical to the other. These sculptures have exquisite details. From her seemingly fluttering robes, the hair that looks like gently blown by a pleasant breeze, the realistic bird-like pair of beautiful wings.Sure, there's nothing wrong with the statues if one looks at it thoroughly... except if that one lives in the Water Kingdom's Palace. For twenty long years, Aloisa has been walking in and out of their palace. And so, she can't help but be bothered. These statues are ver
"Greetings your majesty." His highness, Prince Ling, politely greeted when they got to meet the king and queen of the Air Kingdom. So after Princess Morrigan's song number, they didn't waste any more of their time and headed towards the hall where the king and queen are. And as expected, they are very friendly creatures. Ling and the rest of the gang are welcomed warmly despite meeting them for the first time. They don't seem to be people that they should be warry of for they have no hint of sinister aura... unlike those of the fire shapeshifters. The queen, as always, wears a bright smile and gentle face, a typical motherly image. She looks so pleased the moment her eyes lay on Ling. "Oh my! Polite and very handsome. I approve. I am convinced that he really is the one you see in your visions, my dear child." Her majesty cheerfully said and even did an "ok" sign with her hand. Her daughter, Princess Morrigan, on the other hand, fakes a smile. She doesn't know wha
"Congratulations, your highness!""Waaah, her highness is so lucky! I wish I'll find my other half soon too.""Her soon-to-be husband is quite good-looking. They are a good match!"The words of praises from the crowd could hardly be recognized. They all speak at the same time and with loud voices too. It's not surprising for their princess not to understand them. Even so, she still acts professionally. She still smiles at them and even waves her hand at times.Without them noticing, his highness Prince Ling, Yang, Master Lian, and Aloisa got swept off their feet. And before they realize it, they are pushed by the flow of the crowd in the main entrance of a huge castle.It must be the royal palace of this kingdom.Just like the Northern Lands, the Air Kingdom has some greeneries too. They even have trees and little parks in their public areas. It's not as green as the Earth Kingdom though. The Earth Kingdom looks like a huge garden while this kingdom looks very civi
"Phew! Finally, we're here!" Ling wipes his forehead that's drenched with his sweat.Just as they reached their current location, they felt tiredness and pain in different parts of their body. Their feet hurt for walking such a great distance. Their exposed skin feels like burning for staying under the sun for so long. Their backs are aching too since they are carrying their own baggage on their backs. Well, except for Aloisa. She didn't bring any bag with her because she has an enchanted storage. It's her wide sleeves. She can put anything that fits on the opening of her sleeves. The stuff she dumps there is temporarily stored in a different dimension - the Abyss."Are you sure they'll be welcoming towards us?" Aloisa asked while staring at the gates of the Eastern Borders of the Air Kingdom.Apparently, Prince Ling and the gang arrived at the boundaries of the foreign country in the West. The distance between their departure point and where they are currently isn'