"I have already answered this question, sir Idris.""I know but... I feel like... " Idris heaved a sigh and looked away as he noticed the expression on her face, she looked slightly irritated and she as if hated to start the conversation again. "I apologise, I wouldn't ask about it again.""Sir Idris, actually... If you don't want to do this you can avoid it." Cathy added, her voice gentle.Unable to understand what she meant, Idris put down the bowl of soup on the small table next to the bed and asked, "I'm sorry, what do you mean?""I... I mean you don't have to marry me if you don't want to. It's not a must... You can be truthful and be honest with me." Playing with her nails, she uttered so while she was a little shy.Sitting at a distance from her, he couldn't see her expression but her slightly trembling voice caught his attention. It was the first time he met someone like her, a beautiful yet smart lady who didn't act like the other women he met so far.'Marriage... Truth to be
"You can say what you want to do, I won't be a hindrance."Those words over and over again kept beating in his ears, Idris felt relentless for some reason. A week has passed since he has been residing in the village, since Cathy hid their identity well nobody suspected anything and so, he didn't get attacked again. "Mr. Idris." Hearing Cathy's voice from the behind, Idris turned around. "Yes.""I heard you are planning to leave this place." She voiced, her eyes so innocent so her face was.To think, she was a Kurkao woman... Idris still was stunned. From the first time he met her, he has had different impressions of her. Sometimes he thought she was a serious and cold person, but as he spent more time with her he found out she was nothing like she looked."Yes, you heard it right." Idris answered, after calmly watching her reaction for a while."But you are not well. I mean, you are still in the recovery period...""I'm alright, it's nothing serious.""Sir Idris, I took you here and
Cerel, a small house that the outside world didn't know about. It was Crypto's hiding place, he would usually go there when he wanted to turn off the outer world. Emily was among the people who knew about it. "He told me that he put it somewhere here, then why can't I find it? I have been searching this room for quite long now..." Emily angrily tossed some of the things away in the room and continued looking around.The Duke of Montana's heavenly residence was now nowhere near its beautiful view, it turned into a total mess in such a short time of period. Crypto was grounded and Adrek didn't even want to see both the mother and the son. Since Adrek was not so focused on Crypto and her, Emily met Crypto in secret and they had a brief chat.Walking some steps farther in the room as she suddenly collided with something, she looked down and her eyes glowed like glitters. "This...""Mother, please save me. Now, only you can save me. Go to Cerel, you will see a pile of documents kept on a
Standing at the backyard as the leaves of the oak tree fell down, Idris kept staring at the distance. His eyes were full of sadness, though he had that calm face as always but he couldn't hide his emotions."My Lord." As one of his servants walked to him, he heaved a sigh while grabbing a fallen leaf in his palm. "Has everything been taken care of?""Yes, my Lord. I have given some rewards to the villager and told him not to open his mouth. Everything has been sorted out. We can leave the village now.""I see... When are we leaving?"The servant looked at the sun and answered, "We still have some minutes in hand."Upon hearing him, Idris stood still. His mind was full of thoughts and he felt somewhat weird thinking about leaving. Noticing how calm he looked, the servant followed the way he was looking at. "My Lord, should I tell Lady Cathy to come see you before you leave?""No, that's not... Needed."In the house, almost everyone thought of the two as a couple, though Idris remaine
* Two weeks later *"Long live, your royal highness. Prince of Oregano." As soon as Lionel walked through the entrance while followed by his people everyone present on the floor greeted him. All the subjects came today including the Duke of Montana's family. Lionel being the crown prince of Oregano, was yet to sit on the throne officially. The emperor was known to be sick but not to that extent, when things in the Duke of Montana's house became twisted the emperor let Lionel handle everything and he stepped away from it. Sitting on the oversized and bejeweled chair where the king was supposed to sit, Lionel raised his hand in the air and everyone bowed their heads. After a month of going through hell and heaven, the trial was set to today.Emily Beaufort, the Duchess of Montana was taken to prison for her uncertain crime. Crypto was still out but he had heavy records on his head and today was the day everything was going to be sorted out.Though Adrek's name was ruined, he was someh
"Is it really true? Did general Idris really spread the rumours about his brother?" The crowd was in chaos once again, nobody dared say anything to Crypto or Lionel directly but they showed clear dismay as they looked at Crypto. After some moments passed, the official in power who took over the case clapped his hand, "Silence, we are checking if the evidence provided by Mr. Crypto is true or not. So please keep quiet.""What is going to happen now? The evidence seems to....""Everyone, calm down. We have checked all the evidence, and we have gotten into conclusion."Everyone focused on the trial while Crypto stood firmly on the spot with his father on his right."Well, Mr. Crypto. We have checked the evidence you have provided us with... But they don't clearly prove anything.""What? Sir, wh..." Crypto was a little taken aback."According to the evidence, Mr. Idris was behind everything. He is the one who was in contact with the rebels from the south, he got involved with the illegal
"I apologise for coming late."Suddenly hearing the voice coming from the door everyone looked in the direction including Lionel. On the other hand, Crypto clenched his fists tighter in anger as nothing happened like he imagined."Who the h... Wait, this voice..." When everyone was shocked, Crypto was busy cussing deep down but not until he saw who it was. The moment he came across the figure walking through the entrance his facial reaction changed immediately.Adrek also looked shocked but it didn't take much time to turn it to rage. With hateful eyes, he looked in the same direction while people were busy gossiping."He was dead, how come he is here by himself? What the heck is going on?" Crypto muttered, biting his fingers in sudden tension."Look he didn't die. It's general Idris, he really is alive. Yes, now it's gonna be fun. I am sure that it's going to be a good play."Walking past Crypto, Idris bowed his head and uttered, "Long live, your royal highness.""Didn't they say th
"The Oregano and Dellarock have been engaged in a war since two months ago, because of it many problems have arisen. Not only the elites but even the commoners had to suffer. To take care of the war, I sent General Idris to the battlefield a month ago." Lionel announced sitting on the throne with a cold face.Everyone looked shocked including Crypto and Adrek as if they couldn't believe what they just heard."If he went to the battlefield a month ago that means there's no way General Idris was behind those things, he is innocent. Yeah, it's a false accusation. It's clear someone is framing him."Crypto looked down with clenched fists, he could tell Adrek's eyes watching his movements and he was so angry. The crowd burst into another gossip."Silence!""And I can proudly say that thanks to him, the rebellion was suppressed. Well done, General Idris.""Thank you so much for clarifying it, your grace. I merely fulfilled my duty, I am glad that the people of our nation can live without wo
* 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