"Idris, I really want to go with you. I'm serious." Mika insisted. When she heard that Idris was going to leave for the Duke's palace, she got so worried and she immediately ran to Idris."I know what you are thinking of, but Mika, I can't take you with me." Idris added, walking away."If you know what I am thinking of them you should take me with you. Duke Adrek is not a good man and his son is far worse, they wouldn't treat you nicely. What if they bully you? You need more people by your side so if there's something wrong, we can be of some help. Idris." Mika cried out. After she talked with her parents for one last time, she was so sad. She was grateful to Idris as he always helped her when she was in need of help. "Mika.""Yes, take me with you.""... Mika, you are my good friend, we grew up together and I'm thankful for everything you did until now. But some battles are only for me to battle alone, I won't let anyone get involved. So, Mika. Please stay here, in my absence you c
Paul, the head butler of the Beaufort Residency. There was another butler who was appointed as a sub-head, he only took over when Paul was not available. Though the other butler walked on back and forth for Crypto, Paul was a cunning man. In times, he could easily switch group without caring for anyone. For him, what mattered was only money. * In the dining hall *On one side of Adrek was seated Crypto and his wife, Yumila while on the other side was seated Idris and Adrek as the family head was seated in the middle.Idris skipped a glare at the empty chair put close to Adrek, since he came here he looked forward to whom it was put for.'I have heard that Crypto's mother doesn't like to stay in the palace much so it shouldn't be for her. Someone else should be sitting on that chair but there's no rumour about Duke Adrek getting involved in any extramarital affair... '"Sorry to keep you all waiting." A woman around forty years old walked to the dining table, she smooched Adrek on his
"My Lord. Here's the report on the demonic aura.""You want me to read it by myself?"Hearing the harsh and cold tone of the man sitting in the front, the man who was a spy quickly got on his knees. "I-I dare not.""Then, read it for me. You fool!""Y-yes, my Lord... Well, since the last time the aura didn't act up again. The beholder is still silent and it seems that the original master is trying to find a way to get rid of it.""Get rid of it? Huh! Even if he tries all his life, he can never get rid of the aura... It's sleeping deep within him. Well, not like he has many years to live... He will soon have to leave this world and go to where his mother is... Tell our spies to keep watching him closely. Any movement he makes, report to me first.""Yes, my Lord."* * *"General Idris." Suddenly as one of his subordinates called out for him, Idris paused for a moment."What?"The subordinate looked in another direction and then let out a sigh. "Are you really going to stay in the Duke's
All of a sudden, the dining room became dead silent. Adrek stared at Crypto for a brief moment before taking a bite again as if nothing had happened."That... That happened because of a reason." Crypto uttered, his voice slightly trembling."Reason? Please enlighten me, brother." Idris looked so serious that Crypto felt a little nervous."I... It's..."Interrupting him, Elena chuckled to clear up the tension in the atmosphere. "Idris, maybe your servants didn't tell you because they were afraid that they made the mistakes first. Actually, your servants tried to cross the limit, they are mere servants but they dare think of themselves as the owner. That's why they got beaten up as the punishment.""Yes, my mother is right. Your servants are so uneducated, you should thank my people. They help you teach them a good lesson." Crypto added, laughing."I see..." Drinking a sip in the cold water, Idris muttered in his cold tone.Elena chuckled again and this time, more relaxingly. "Yes, Idri
All the maids and guards stood in a row while keeping their heads low. As Crypto walked past them, they took a step back without looking up.Keeping his head held high Crypto took a look at them in disdain, he scoffed and asked bitterly, "Hey, didn't you tell them I was coming?"Two of his maids immediately bowed their heads and answered in unison, "Yes, My Lord. We... We did.""Then why there's no chair for me to sit on?" Crypto questioned, in an annoyed tone of voice.One of his maids looked at Idris's maids, she quickly got a chair for him and then she answered, "I apologise for the delay, My Lord. These maids must have wanted to show you no respect.""What is she saying?" Idris's maids were frightened, as they heard her.Crypto narrowed his brows at her, he stared at the other people irritatingly and asked, "What did you say?""My Lord, please forgive this uneducated maid if she hurts my lord but I think the maids are trying to show that you are an outsider. That's why they didn't
"Young master, you seem to be in a good mood today." Pouring the coffee into the cup placed on the table, Paul asserted so as he saw Crypto laughing while he was alone.Crypto picked up the cup casually while still laughing and he added, "Yes, I am so happy today. I feel so refreshed and energetic...""Ahh, that's so good to see you like this.""Yeah, to defeat your opponent and see them at the edge of the cliff is so satisfying. Isn't it?" Crypto added, in a proud mood."Your opponent... Oh, you mean... Mr. Idris?""Of course, or else who can it be? It's so fun to harass him, when I have his maids get punished severally... Ahh, I can't tell how happy it made me. I can't imagine how sad that b*stard would look when he would know that his maids got beaten up by my maids... It would be a waste to not see his facial expressions when he finds out about...""Young master, young master..." Suddenly one of his guards ran to him while panicking, he looked so terrified as if he saw his death i
Clink!Crypto with wide open eyes looked at the direction his sword was thrown at, he couldn't believe what just happened. For a brief moment, he struggled to gulp it down the throat but then as he realised what had happened earlier, it made him more angry.Clenching his fists he stared at Idris who showed no emotions on his face but stood still as he faced him."You...""Ahh, what a pleasant surprise to see my younger brother in my yard." Idris asserted, keeping the same cold look on his face.Crypto walked to him, seeing how he acted like nothing had happened he lost his cool more. But standing in front of him, he could say nothing."You brought a sword with you, I see. Why? Do you want to play a round?" Idris questioned, casually as if he had no idea about Crypto trying to kill him. Picking up the sword from the ground, Idris skipped a glance at Paul and then he tossed it in front of Crypto's feet as he voiced, "A sword should not weigh too much for the holder so they can tackle i
"Huff! Huff!"Crypto barely managed to stand on his feet while struggling to breathe properly, he still held his sword in one hand though."Young master, are you ok? Should I bring water for you?" Paul asked worriedly."I need nothing, I am not weak. I can still... Still fight him." Somehow trying to stand up firmly, Crypto trembled."Young master, you are so brave."When Idris thought he could leave, unexpectedly Crypto said he wanted to challenge him for swordmanship and Idris agreed. Since they got into it, Crypto got thrown away constantly yet every time he would stand again and go on trying to defeat Idris.As Crypto tried to hold his sword straightly, he fell down on his knees. Seeing his condition, Idris couldn't help but laugh."Paul, you should not listen to your master but take him inside. Don't you see he is in such bad shape?""You... I am not weak, I just didn't practise swordsmanship for awhile now that's why I can't do it properly." Crypto commented, trying to stand up.
* 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