"This voice...""Why is everyone gathered here? Princess? And Mr. Idris? You too." Elijah put on his glasses and as he noticed Idris standing at his daughter's opposite Elijah walked to them."It's late at night, since you two are here I guess something happened. What's wrong?"Idris kept his fists clenched, if it was only Talia he was sure he could deal with the accusations of hers but Elijah was a lot more difficult case. He couldn't figure out what he could do.Seeing how they both were silent, Elijah looked at the maids. "If you both keep quiet, I will have to ask the maids.""Father, Mr. Idris has... he has... tried to dishonor me." Talia cried out, sadly looking at her father.And Idris kept his fists clenched behind his back when his head was bowed, never did he ever feel so humiliated in his life. "What? What are you saying?""Yes, father. I am sorry, I know you trust him and all but I can't keep it hidden for long . He..." Talia once again started crying, all the maids inclu
"Sir, our men saw Crypto Beaufort was taken back to the palace forcibly by Kolen, the main guard of Duke Adrek." A masked man informed Idris.Hearing the piece of information, Idris put down his sword. "Continue.""Duke Adrek heard all the rumours about his son, he is not the one to let such things off the hook. Right now, he must be very angry at his son. It's just like what we expected, Sir." The informer added, his voice sounding so cheerful.Idris let out a soft chuckle as he settled on the chair. "You think so?""Uhmm, yes. Why? Sir, do you think he might go as extreme as punishing his son? Maybe he will take some serious steps this time.""Punish? Haha." Chuckling again, Idris opened a book. The informer couldn't understand the reason behind him laughing, he uttered curiously, "Sir...""Just because he was taken forcibly by the guard, it doesn't mean he will get beaten up the same way.""Ehh? But our men s...""Liam.""Yes, sir.""Sometimes what we see is not the exact truth, th
* The forest of Lorenco *Standing on the top of the mountain, Idris looked at the far distance with a sharp gaze. As the sunlight came out of the hiding, the forest looked so illuminated but then again, it was the same.Idris let out a sigh of relief as he turned off the blue colored screen. Clenching his fists, he closed his eyes and then headed towards the entrance.[Dear player, do you want to enter the forest of Lorenco?]'What is this?'Sling! Narrowing his eyebrows, Idris took a step forward but then again, he felt a sudden electricity touching him. He walked some inches away, in utter disbelief he looked in front of him as he noticed an invisible wall. Idris looked up with his head held high, unlike earlier he could feel the heaviness in his surroundings."This is... " Taking a deep breath, he walked forward. Surprisingly, he just walked through the wall and even though he could feel it he was not hurt at all. "... the entrance of the forest of..."[Welcome player to the fore
"Mr. Idris, I know you are mad at me and you have every right to be angry. But I am really sincere, I..." Lia was crying against his chest when suddenly Idris grabbed her arms. He pushed her away and walked away from her."Mr. Idris.""Please stop crying. And also, please go back. Miss Alpin." Idris made it clear to her, he sounded so headstrong yet not unreasonable. Wiping off her tears, Lia strolled towards the door. "Mr. Idris, I really...""I know what do you want to say and I know it as well that you are sincere but Miss Alpin..." Idris planned to keep a serious face while he would talk to her but now, he couldn't do so. As soon as he saw how sad she looked, his heart softened. Clearing his throat he turned away from her, "You can rest assured that I am not saying this all because I am angry at you. I am really not mad at you, but I want your good and that's why I'm requesting you to go back.""But I don't want to. Mr. Idris, I want to talk to you about a lot of things, I... I w
"... a small portion of spring onion as well." The man added, after briefly explaining everything to Idris."How about sweets?""Ohh, the sweets will be transported back tomorrow morning." The man replied and Idris nodded his head. "Looks like, this is the perfect time. Go with our plan after the sweets gets transported back.""Yes, my Lord."Living in the Windsor House, Idris was under watch as if. Though it was never Archie or the owner of the place, some other people were waiting to slash his neck at his one mistake. When Idris met with his men, he talked with them in their secret language that anyone wouldn't be able to understand the real meaning of."It's him, after what he did to our miss... how can he just walk like nothing happened? How shameless!"When Idris was walking with one of his men, suddenly some maids voices hit his ears. "Yeah, an ordinary person wanting to eat the swan. The heck! I thought he was a kind man, but never thought he could be this disgusting and twist
"You... who are you?"No response came from the other side, Idris sat on the thick root of the tree while staying as much quiet as he could. The bird was still looking out for him, attacking carelessly. "Hey, are you there? Can you hear me?" He questioned, this time a little louder.As soon as he talked, the bird attacked him. Idris rushed to another tree and then quickly hid behind it while breathing heavily. "Damn it!" Though he dodged the attack but the bird got some body-tearing skills that could easily shake his whole system and send him to hell. "That bird's hearing is not so good but it can definitely hear you specially if you are too loud."Hearing the voice again, Idris sneaked at the bird from behind the tree and then asked in a low tone of voice, "Who are you? What are you doing here?""I don't like answering to strangers." There came the answer. Surprisingly, whether it was a man or woman talking Idris couldn't figure it out by the voice. Idris annoyingly looked at the
"Yes, My Lord. I have prepared your bath water, please..." Mika strolled towards the bathtub, continuing her feminine walk.In utter disbelief, Idris watched her moving around. Up until now, he always saw her as a friend and more like a sister, never did he ever think of her that way. Seeing how she was spreading the rose petals in his bath water he clenched his fists in anger."You don't have to do this, you can leave now.""I know I am not an expert in this but I promise to serve you to my best effort, my Lord." Mika kept her gaze down, she looked beautiful and seductive."Mika... don't you understand what I am saying? Do not make me anymore angry. Leave my room right now, before anybody sees you."Upon hearing his angry tone of voice, Mika put down what she was doing. Idris heaved a sigh, trying to keep calm and he looked away. But to his surprise, started taking off her clothes.Putting down her upper wear, she slowly walked towards him as she added, "Idris."'What is this feeling
The moon went on a vacation tonight, birds barely chirped outside while it felt too quiet at the north of the Windsor House. Thud!As if someone just jumped onto the ground from the sky, suddenly a loud thud disturbed the night's eternal peace. For a moment it was quiet but then again, the sound came again.A man in black quickly peeked at the surrounding, seeing nobody around he smirked and putting an arrow on his bag at the back, suddenly he started running faster.Leaning against the door he touched his ears against the wall and he smiled. The man pulled his mark a little higher and then he played a flute, giving off a secret signal. Rubbing his palms against each other, the man then pushed open the door. "Mr. Idris, you are caught a..."The man looked so disappointed as soon as he entered the room, he looked around and was surprised. "This is Mr. Idris's room, if he is not here then where is he?""Are you looking for me?"Suddenly as a voice spoke up behind his ears, the man swal
* 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