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.
"Young master, they are here." Paul gestured at some men who looked rather ordinary but surprisingly suspicious.Crypto took a look at them and tossed a big sum of money towards them. "I want the task to be completed before tomorrow night.""Yes, boss. It will be just accordingly how you want.""Great..." Smirking devilishly, Crypto clenched his fists. " It's better to pull the root of the poison rather than fighting with it's branches. Isn't it? Paul.""Ahh, yes. Young master."* * "It's not the one I'm looking for." Tossing the painting on the table, Cathy heaved a sigh of calmness."Her royal highness, there's a message from the crown prince of Oregano." The head maid of Cathy reported so."The crown prince... What did he say?""The crown prince sent someone and they said that he wants you to go see him in the eastern manor as soon as possible."Upon hearing her maid, Cathy looked at the outside from the window in her room. 'As soon as possible... Looks like it's something very im
Thud!A loud thud resounded in the room as Adrek angrily threw away the newspaper on the table. He was so furious that even Paul didn't dare look up in case he would get himself in trouble."Explain it!"Upon hearing him, Crypto slowly picked up the newspaper and read the news published on the front page. As soon as he finished reading it, his hand trembled and the newspaper dropped on the floor."Are you deaf? I asked you to explain it to me, what are you silent for?" Adrek shouted out, his voice and expression a clear proof of his anger.Crypto gulped hard, he slowly moved backward and asserted hesitantly, "Father, this... This is rubbish.""Rubbish? So you mean that you didn't do it?""I..." Looking down, Crypto stared at the floor. He didn't dare look at his father who might have let it slide everytime he did something wrong but he knew how cold he could be at times."Paul." As Adrek called Paul, Crypto gulped hard again. "Father.""Answer me, do I need to remind you that I don't
* Goeren *Huff! Huff!Idris bowed his shoulder a little as an arrow passed by his ears like the wind, his horse running at full speed.In the forest of Goeren, there were only some horses running at a fast speed, the wind blowing too fast could be heard or rather say, they overshadowed the other sounds that the surrounding had. "Go!"While Idris was riding his horse, some masked men followed him on their horses. They all carried dangerous weapons with them, wearing the same hairstyle and same looking outfits with only their eyes revealed to be seen. Idris held onto a rope and checked if the men were still on the par. Noticing they were following him but their paths getting messed, he voiced loudly, "Go! Faster."Boom!Another arrow barely passed by his ears and it shot a tree close to him, the other men were still pulling arrows to shoot at him.Neigh!Suddenly Idris pulled the rope and the horse was taken aback by his sudden action, though it lost balance for a while but somehow
"Muéstrales tu poder." As his command, all the assassins were tossed away at the farthest from Idris. They all were groaning in pain, while some tried standing up some landed on the ground safely and some were lying on the ground and rolling around. Kneeling on his one knee, while he depended on his sword to keep his balance on the ground Idris looked at the group of assassins who were at a close distance than him. His lips trembled with each outlet of air and his body could barely manage to not collapse even though he was hurt.For half an hour, the fight continued and Idris got hurt in the process of saving himself. Some of the assassins died while some got hurt but as they kept increasing in numbers, it looked like they didn't mind the small sacrifices.'I have been using my power for too long I guess, is that why I feel too tired and painful? This situation is... it's getting out of my control and if this keeps going on, I'm sure I won't be able to use my power anymore but faint.
"What did you just say?""Idris Beaufort is no more... He is dead." Crypto replied, smiling proudly. Seated at the other side of the sofa, Emily calmly took a sip in the coffee while showing no shocked expression on her face. Adrek looked at Paul for a moment then at his son whom he couldn't just believe. "Are you sure?""Yes, father.""How did you know about this? Have you confirmed it by yourself? Did you see his dead body with your own eyes?" Adrek questioned, immersed in some other thoughts. He looked slightly anxious but his voice was rather calm. Crypto confidently nodded his head, "Yes, my men confirmed the news. Though up until now, I didn't get to see his dead body but there are other proofs... It's true that he's dead."Upon hearing him, Adrek kept quiet for a moment as if he was thinking of something. Then he let out a sigh of relief and uttered, "I see... It's sad news that he died at such a young age... sigh! God knows who will live for how long. Maybe he had a really
"Huff!""Huff!"Like the lightning hit him, Idris opened his eyes all of a sudden. His breathing got unstable, his eyes looked so tired and his head ached.Idris touched his head and muttered in shock, "What was that? I... I saw a guy who introduced himself as... As Idris right? I'm quite sure that I heard it clearly... But how can it be possible? I... I'm Idris... Arghh! My head hurts..."Rubbing the back of his head Idris covered his eyes for a moment then he covered his eyes with his hand. Taking a deep breath as he looked around, he was shocked."This is not my..." Suddenly as he tried to get up from the bed, Idris was more shocked. He looked at the surroundings, it didn't look like his place nor did it look like any that he knew of. A small room with only a few pieces of furniture and materials needed in daily life, even the bed he found himself lying on was small but spacious enough for a single person to sleep on. Idris somehow pulled himself together and stood up, walking to
* 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