"Aah-achooo! Achooo!" Another two days has passed faster than expected. Idris had been working day and night for the old man but so far, he didn't even invited him to come inside the house.Idris went home then came back to work in his house, the old man gave him food to eat but then again, he told him clearly that he wouldn't teach Idris anything.Seeing the old man coming out of the house, Idris ran to him. "Sir, see I've cleaned the yard very nearly. Now, will you teach me swordmanship?"The old man scanned the yard then crossing his hands over his chest he asserted proudly, "Swordmanship? Huh! I will never teach you swordmanship."With that as he was walking away, suddenly Idris sat on the ground while letting go of the broom in his hand and the old man stopped on his way."I am not a spoiled brat, I have my mother and a sister. I was born weak and ugly, everyone likes to bully me and hurt me as if I'm not a human being so I want to learn swordmanship. Why can't I want to learn th
"Mika."Working in the paddy field, Mika was soaked in mud and water when suddenly Idris's voice came from her behind. Turning around as she saw him, a bright smile appeared on her face and she called his name excitedly, "Idris."Mika lived alone in the village since she had nobody, after she became friends with Idris she was very happy to see him again. Idris didn't tell Mika who exactly he was, he just told her his name and that was all."Why are you here?""I came to see you.""See me?""Yes, I have something to tell you.""Me?" In utter confusion, Mika stared at him when Idris nodded his head in assurance. That crooked smile on his face didn't give a good feeling, what was he planning on doing?• • •"Ohh, ok." Both Reiki and Adam nodded their head in unison until suddenly they both figured out that Idris actually said something else and they understood it as something else.As Idris was about to leave, both of them stood in front of him, "No, you cannot do that."Sparing a quick
"Aahhh!" Exhausted like a pig, Idris lied on the ground while the sword was in his hand. After trying for a week, he managed to hold the sword though he still struggled to keep holding it for long.The sword was not too big for his size yet it felt too big to him."Get up.""Master, I am so tired. Let me take rest for a minute, please." He cried out.Luke looked at him with gentle eyes and Idris thought he would be spared but then, suddenly Luke hit him on his butt and Idris quickly stood up. "I'm sorry, I will go run again.""If you stop one more time, you will have to take 100 laps."Idris heard him while running, unlike he imagined Luka was much more strict. Not until Idris would be nearly dead, he wouldn't let him take rest."Run, run. Run faster." Luke voiced and Idris started running faster than before. His life in the new village was not any better but could be said as worst. • Seven hours later • "I... I will... Will do it." Standing on his one leg, Idris had his eyes focuse
Holding onto the sword firmly, Idris slowly walked towards the direction the sound came from earlier. "Someone, save me please!!!" The same voice echoed in the surroundings.Idris paused for a moment, watching the surrounding then as he proceeded to attack, he was surprised. Seeing nobody around him, he got puzzled."I heard the voice coming from here, who was it?" When he was in a daze, suddenly someone held a knife on his neck from behind and in a serious tone of voice the person let out, "Put down your weapon or you will be dead."Idris moved a little and the knife moved close to his neck, "Don't play smart if you don't want to die." Trying to see who it was, as Idris couldn't see it he slowly put his sword down."Now, hand me the bracelet you are wearing."Idris extended his hand toward the person and voiced, "You can take it by yourself, I don't need it anyway."The person took a look at his bracelet and moved closer to him, clear nervousness in his eyes. "Do not try to play tri
"And, today's winner is participat no. 184. Congratulations to him!" As soon as the announcement was made, Izak hugged him. He jumped in the air and voiced happily, "Iddy, you have won the match. I knew it, nobody is more suitable other than you. You are the most skilled in swordmanship here, who can win if not you?""Thank you, you were good as well.""Thank you, my buddy. Ooh, sorry. From now on, I should call you Sir Idris." Izak voiced so in a teasing manner and Idris chuckled. So many people kept congratulating him and all when the group of boys who insulted them before the match started were looking at him bitterly."It's getting late, let's go." Izak voiced and Idris followed after him.As they crossed the first gate, Izak moved close to him and added, "Buddy, those brats are following us."Taking a quick peek at them, Idris grabbed onto his sword then he gestured at his friends. Izak could understand what did he mean, and he paced up.With them hurriedly walking, the group of
"It's been three years since the last time I visited home. The roads, the trees feels so unfamiliar to me. I wonder if I'm going to the right path." Taking a look around him, Idris uttered so in a low voice of tone. After Mr. Armharth had let him leave, Idris headed for the palace but after walking for more than an hour, he was now a little worried since he couldn't recognise the roads. Unfortunately, he had nothing with him except for his sword, some foods and water. In these three years, Idris had worked hard, he had practiced day and night just to become the best and rise to the top. In the process, he got hurt many times but never did he ever give up. By time, he eventually learnt all the skills and he finally won in the swordsmanship tournament that was held in the town. Though he couldn't use his real identity, but he promised himself that one day, he would win big tournaments and people would know who he was in real. Stopping in the middle of the road, he looked at the four-w
"Tuer. Sucer. Sang." Licking it's hand, the monster smiled at Idris who was lying like a dead body on the ground. He picked a big tree this time, unlike awhile ago his small fingers looked bigger. The monster looked so strong as if it could easily hold the earth on it's palm. Uprooting it from the ground the monster threw it away. The surroundings looked much more scary than before, not even a mosquito made a sound. It felt too quiet, the beautiful looking forest turned into a total mess. In no time, the monster ruined everything, it didn't even leave the living creatures on the tree alive as he killed them without showing any mercy. Standing in front of Idris's body that was covered in blood while he barely breathed, the monster looked at him hatefully, "Mauvais garçon." He voiced it again and this time more angrily.'I will not die... I. Just. Won't.' Trying his all to stand up, Idris slowly moved towards the sword without the monster noticing him. He coughed out blood and to not
"I don't see anyone around, looks like nobody is here." Idris scanned the whole place, making sure nobody could see him he turned around while sitting on the top of the wall. After much struggle, Idris finally found his way back to home. And he found out that actually the forest didn't belong there at all, infact it was a world of hallucination that was created by the monster yesterday. Those birds were just a part of the world of hallucination. Idris merely survived, if he was not careful the monster would have absorbed his energy and eat him alive for real. Just as he was about to jump, an unfamiliar feminine voice asked him, "Who are you? What are you doing over there?" Idris kept his head straight, he didn't dare look down at all. Whose voice it was? He remembered his mother's voice also, Anna but not others... "I've asked you something. Who are you? And, why are you sitting on the wall? Are you a thief?"'Thief. It can't be Sasha or... 'Taken aback, Idris looked down and the
* A week later *"Madam, how about this dress? Would you like to try this one?""Wow, it looks so pretty. Yes, I want to try it. Do you think I will look good?" Cathy shyly looked at the dress that the shop owner showed her."Of course, you will look beautiful in it.""Thank you."Cathy was busy looking at the dresses, some maids were helping her while some were busy flattering her. "The palace has become more lively since she has been staying here, isn't it?" Walking to him, Willem gave him a pat on the shoulder and Idris's gaze shifted to him."Were you not busy working on the new project? Why are you here?" In a cold tone of voice, Idris questioned him."You don't seem happy that I'm here."Noticing how Idris was looking at him like he would beat the hell out of him anytime, Willem cleared his throat. "Yeah, I'm busy because of the project but I am here because... Lady Cathy has invited me to the evening's party.""You could have said no.""I don't want to."Not only Willem, anyon
* Six months later *Knock!No response. Knock again!No response. "Uhmm, Your Majesty. Maybe, Madam is reading books again. When she's too much into the book, she is delved into it she might not hear us." The head maid, Bora asserted so in a humble manner."Alright. I want to see my wife, you can leave.""Yes, sir."Standing outside the door, Idris waited for a moment before opening the door from outside. Inside the room, many ancient furniture was kept, it was decorated beautifully, a perfect room for a newlywed couple.He looked around in search of his wife and his eyes fixated on the sofa where she was laying on her stomach, her eyes glued to the book in her hand."Is the book that interesting? Are you having fun?"Upon hearing the voice, she looked at him and she jumped to hug him. "Idris, you are back.""I thought I was getting abandoned again." Idris voiced, with a pout."I'm sorry, I was... You know... too focused on the book so I did not hear the calling. Hehe." Cathy looke
"I have been wanting to kill you for a long time now, you have got such good luck that every time you are saved. But today, I promise you. You will die a painful death in my hand." Lionel confidently looked at his sword with which he had planned to stab him."Que el trueno caiga sobre tu cabeza.""Oh, come on. Do not try anything funny. You are going to die anyway." Idris closed his eyes and Lionel laughed again, thinking he was scared of him. There was barely an inch of distance between the two, taking a look at his sword as Lionel raised his hand to stab him suddenly the cloud started roaring.A thunderstorm that nobody ever saw in their lives befallen on the palace. Lionel took a step back and looked around, "What the heck is happening?"In no time, the guards were thrown at the wall and they fell on their stomach, screaming in pain. In utter disbelief, Lionel stared at Idris who stood still with closed eyes and in anger, as he moved forward a sudden coldness surrounded him."What
"So, is the emperor really going to put you in the position?"Letting out a sigh of defeat, Idris nodded his head. "I tried talking to him, I told him I don't need it but he did not listen. He insisted on doing it. He said that he will go back to the palace, talk to Lionel and others then make arrangements for me to take over the throne officially.""I can understand, he met his real son after all these years. Of course, he will want to give you everything that you have lost but the problem here is..."Interrupting Willem, he added in a heavy tone of voice, "The problem is my father does not know how dangerous Lionel is. Since he just woke up and is still in the recovery phase, I don't want him to be stressed so I did not tell him about Lionel's true identity but it's dangerous. I don't want him to know where the emperor is staying right now.""What is the emperor doing now?""He is waiting for Lionel to come... He did not want to wait longer so I could only shift him to my palace. He
"Idris, what are you doing here?""Mika, why is it you?"Idris couldn't believe he just met Mika, the shock of meeting her again after so many months had passed Idris was so overwhelmingly happy. "That's a long story, I cannot tell you about it right now. Mika, do you work for the emperor?""Uhmm, yes. Wait, don't tell me... Are you looking for the emperor?"Nodding his head, Idris took a look around. "I am here to find him but I don't know in which room he is at so I was here. Mika, please take me to him. I need to see him as soon as possible.""Someone is coming. Idris, come with me."Idris followed her, until now he was excited and had mixed emotions but now when he was getting closer to meet him, he did not know what he felt.Stopping in front of the door, Mika suddenly stopped. She bit her lips while taking a step back."Mika, what's wrong? We need to hurry or else someone will see us.""You can't enter.""What do you mean?"In a sad tone of voice, Mika explained, "Only the chos
"Mr. Willem, do you think things will go as we planned?" Cathy asked, looking out the window worriedly. "I hope it does. I am also worried but I believe Idris has his plan.""Yes, I also trust him. I know when he plans something he will put his mind to it and give his 100% but... But still, it's the emperor this time. And the crown prince is not a human, he is a psychopath. What if... Something goes wrong? I can't help thinking about it." Cathy added. Like Idris said he had a plan but he left to do the task all by himself.Willem let out a sigh and nodded his head, "You are right. I am also worrying about that, let's hope for the best.""Yes..."* The Serenity Palace *"My prince, here...""Aaaa."A woman on his left fed him a fruit while Lionel was laid on the couch, leisurely moving around and looking at his other women who were serving him. While some massaged his body, some were busy feeding him fruits and some were in other things."My prince, would you like some wine?" One of t
"What do you want to say? Just say it. Miss Alpin." Lia moved forward a little, her hands trembling as she asked, "Are you really married?""Yes." Idris firmly answered."But you were supposed to wait for me. You..." Lia held onto the corner of her gown as she found it hard for the words to come out of her mouth, "You should have married me. We...""Miss Alpin... I have never said that I would marry you.""No, you...""I still remember what I told you that day. I told you, Miss Alpin that you will find someone better. I was not worthy of your care." Idris voiced out stiffly. Since the last time he met Lia, he thought that was their last meeting. Though at first he felt bad to use her, but he hoped she would meet someone better and not get involved in the world's conspiracy but..."It's... It should not be like this. I have been waiting for you for so long, Idris. I have left everything and focused on only getting to meet you again. I have done all I could to come this far, then why.
* Two months later *"Young Master, Duke Idris has arrived."Taking a sip in the glass of wine, Lionel looked at the butler who had his eyes fixated on the floor. The butler who worked for him, looked strangely calm yet the uneasiness and fear he was having couldn't escape Lionel's gazes. He leaned a little backwards in his chair and questioned in a gentle tone of voice, "How about my guest?""She is waiting for the call in the guest room."Lionel stared at the nearest building and nodded his head slightly, "Alright, it's time for a great show. Get him here.""Yes, Young Master."'The Serenity Palace', was known as the emperor of Oregano, Randolph Arshelan's palace. Rumours had it that the emperor was too infatuated with the palace for some reason so he wouldn't let anyone not even his son in the palace. Seated on his horse, Idris looked at the magnificent building in the distance. His eyes fell on the board on which the words 'Serenity Palace' were carved beautifully. His hatred was
"Of course, we can meet on the weekend as well. Though I have a busy schedule but for you, I can make time. Let's go on a date..."Kian was busy talking to a woman he met in the banquet, as he saw Cathy in a vulnerable state he was hella worried. "Lady Cathy, what happened? Why do you look like this?""Idris... He...""What happened to boss? Where is he?" Kian looked in the direction she just came from but sadly, he couldn't see him and he got more tensed."Idris... Idris jumped from the building. In... In front of my eyes, he...""What? Where did he jump? Wait, take me there."Kian ran after Cathy, going to the exact location from where Idris jumped awhile ago Kian kept searching around but he couldn't even smell Idris's cologne. "What happened? Tell me from the beginning.""We... We were..."* * *"Huff!""Huff!"Everywhere his gaze fell on, Idris could see only dark. His breath hitched and his legs were literally trembling. Idris didn't know for how long he had been running but hi