As young as twelve years old, the second prince of the Earth Kingdom, Prince Jin, has been repeatedly told by his father,
"Your cousin, Prince Ling couldn't show his full potential using his spiritual powers for some complicated reasons. He only mainly relies on his physical strength. As his elder cousin, you should protect him when he gets into a pinch, okay?""Yes, father." The little Prince Jin obediently nods his head without asking any questions. All he knows is that his cousin is having trouble using his spiritual powers. As someone who doesn't have a problem with his flow of spiritual energy, as well as being the "elder" of the two, he got the feeling that protecting the crown prince from harm is his duty as the general's son.
Well, Jin is technically older than Ling by more or less a month. Even though their age gap isn't that very notable, he still sees Ling as his younger brother. They were close. He always visits
Thorny vines shoot upwards as fast as a single second, aiming for the agile flying enemy. Just a slight brush of these vines would result in a deep wound. However, the target is a lot faster than these sneaky florae.Meanwhile, the phoenix beautifully dances in the air and at the same time, dodges the charges that its opponent releases. Its long tail gracefully sways in its every turn despite its high speed. Truly a sight to admire but an annoying foe because its enemies' attacks always seem to be delayed by at least a split second."Why won't you show me your beautiful wings and fly with me? The breeze is so-"The Fire Immortal couldn't finish what he has to say when the Earth Immortal shoots another set of vines.Just by looking at these thorny creeping plants, the king of the Eastern Lands vividly shows that he is not in a friendly mood with the other. In fact, all this time, his majesty silently demonstrates that he has no intention of agreeing with the
Those Alunsina's beads that were scattered in the night sky shine brightly alongside her beautiful crescent-shaped comb. If one will look at it, it seems it's exactly the same as the scenery that the night has to offer every after twilight. Unfortunately, the scenery that the land has to show isn't as peaceful as the quiet night but a chaotic scene instead. Crimson red blood drips from the brave men's blade, flowing all throughout to its sharp pointed tip down to the land of life. The bloodshed has begun. A war for the sake of peace... how ironic.There's fire wherever they turn. Residential houses burning, countless bodies of soldiers bathing in their own blood sprawling on the cold hard ground. Flowers stained by blood cries in silence together with the little floral spirits. Who would have thought that the land of the admirers of life that only wants peace and abundance would someday be showered with terror, hatred, and helplessness? Who would ha
"His highness...!" Yang suddenly exclaimed while clutching his chest. His breathing seems to get strange too. It's as if he's having a hard time taking in some air. "I need to go to Prince Ling." The attendant hurriedly walks towards the doorway, planning to head out on the battlefield without a single weapon with him. It's almost like he has completely lost his mind and wants to be killed so bad."That wouldn't do." Princess Aloisa is quick to disagree. Even though she looks calm sitting on the wooden chair, she sternly forbids Yang to walk past through the door. "Ling told you to stay. He also asked me to have an eye on you." It's true that the crown prince personally asked Aloisa to look after Yang. For the first time, Ling is being polite to her and even begged her. How could her highness let him down?That makes her wonder, why is it that it seems she's being too involved with his matters? Isn't she here to see for herself if Ling deserves to die or not? Why does it
"What is that for?" Aloisa asked as she looks up. "I sense a heavy amount of spiritual energy." She narrows her eyes and his eyebrows almost meet in the middle. "A dark one."Even though she's just an outsider, she can sense that this spiritual energy is not the same as the ones that the other earth elemental shapeshifters."His highness the crown prince set that up himself." Yang paused, trying not to cough in the close presence of her highness but he couldn't contain it. He coughed again. He wipes the edge of his lip that's stained by his strange blood with the back of his hand before he talked again, "I thought I felt not good but I never thought its this bad.""A frog can do this much?" It's unbelievable that a creature as small as a frog could store this much spiritual energy. And with quite the heavy pressure too. She may be able to release similar incantation but she's... let's say a not-so-small creature. But definitely not a horned shark-like what Ling as
Eva, the appointed heir of the current High Priestess of the Fire Kingdom, exclaimed in a loud and proud tone, "Prince of the Eastern Lands, you have greatly offended the Reverend Master. I, the destined high priestess, shall put an end to your evil deeds and will bestow you the punishment you deserve - death."From the looks of it, Eva doesn't seem to be joking. She wears the same expression as the first time Aloisa and Yang saw her in the middle of the woods. She gives off this the same heavy aura and killing intent."Ah, Prince Ling, Prince Ling. You're quite good-looking. And fun to be with too. What a shame, I thought marrying you is a good idea. But you are a sinner beyond salvation." She sways her scepter, about to cast a powerful attack against his highness. The red crystal on it gradually glows the longer she waves it in the air. "Do not detest me for putting an end to your life. Just think of it as saving you from making more sins.""Hey, Aloisa..." Li
"Wait, who are you?"Ling doesn't put his guards upon this man. He seemed to be on their side but still, he can't find himself trusting this stranger so easily. However hard he tries to remember, his highness couldn't recall him. Is he an old acquaintance? One of his father's brothers? Or maybe a cousin? Ling is having difficulties in memorizing people's faces so he couldn't tell if it's the first time he sees him or not."For real? You really are asking me that?" The man can't believe what he's hearing. It's like a sign with the written word "disappointment" is attached to his forehead. He's literally torn between getting offended and getting sad."Yes. I am quite serious. I don't know you." Ling tilted his head, looking like he's gotten confused. "Have we met before?"His highness silently thinks, "Am I supposed to know him? And our people seem to have massive respect for him."Speaking of their people, the earth elementals all bowed down towards him
Yang gasps as he rises from the bed. He's still catching his breath but his eyes are already searching for someone. Just now, he was sleeping soundly, and when he woke up, his angelic face got replaced with anxiousness."Your highness...?" He uttered underneath his breath as his eyes wander around.He finds himself inside the crown prince's residential hall but the crown prince himself is nowhere to be found. He found someone else instead. He sees Aloisa sitting next to his bed, calmly sipping a cup of tea.Everything that happened before he passed out came rushing to his mind. There was chaos, hope is nowhere to be seen, and his highness has fallen into desperation."Don't worry about your master. Ling is fine." Aloisa put her cup on the nearby nightstand. "He's discussing some matters with his father and the Earth Deity.""The Earth Deity is-" Yang stopped midway. His headache got
A punch landed on Prince Ling's face which made him lose his balance and fall on the hard floor. He never tried to dodge nor block it. He accepted that punch because he thinks he deserves it. In fact, a punch is insufficient. He should be tortured and have his bines broken.Prince Jin, on the other hand, is gasping for air. His rage and resentment against his cousin are incomparable. He didn't hold back. He punched him as hard as he could. He wants to kill him right at this moment but he doesn't want to be like him - a murderer and honor degrader.Prince Ling and Prince Jin stand before the throne of his majesty the Earth Immortal together with the Earth Deity's presence. The main residential hall is still looking like a mess. Even so, it didn't bother them to meet here. Their presence is more important than the damage that the Fire Kingdom made to their properties.And no one ever remembered her majesty who's being cluelessly shut off on their bedroom. The queen,