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
"Did you hear this? The general of the northern army was the one who won the war against the Dellarock. He brutally slashed the enemy's head and gave us victory. He is a handsome man, loyal to the nation but he is known to be a ruthless man, he didn't even let his brother off the hook when he tried framing him up...""He must be so talented, rising from the dust is not easy you know. I once saw him in a horse race, and I must say that he's got those moves. Mr. Idris is not only talented, he has got the charms. My goodness, you saw him? I don't even want to go where Mr. Idris would be. Just hearing about him makes me get goosebumps. It's scary. Oh my God!""But no matter what, it's such a sad thing that your own family hates you. Duke Adrek's younger son not only tried killing his older brother but also tried ruining his name. How shameless! Both the Duke and his son are trash. It's a good thing that he got his punishment.""I think the Duke should be called out too, even though he lov
"Sasha, no. Don't do this, I promise I will find a way out for us. You don't have to m...""No, Idris. We can't do anything now, I... I have to marry him.""But you know what a cruel man he is. If you marry him, you will not be able to survive long... Sasha, my dear sister. Please don't...""I am sorry, but I can't. I am sorry but I am going to marry him... Goodbye...""No!!!"Suddenly feeling a cold hand on his shoulder, Idris opened his eyes. His body shaking and his breathing unstable, Idris sweating like a pig looked at the person standing so close to him.Taking a quick peek around, he covered his eyes with his hand. 'It was that dream again... Arghh! My head hurts so bad... This headache... '"My Lord, are you alright? You don't look good.""No, I... I'm fine." Idris moved away and Yulina who came to see him stepped some inches backwards. "If you don't feel good, how about I call the physician. H...""Why did you want to see me today?" Cutting her off, Idris asked so while show
* A month later *"My Lord, we have taken care of the rumour."Idris lazily sat on the chair and added, "Well done."There was a rumour going on in the capital that Merle Beaufort, the former Duchess of Montana and Idris's late mother had an affair with a mysterious man long ago. That she cheated on the Duke with the man and Idris was not Duke Adrek's son. "How is the investigation going on? Did the lady reveal anything?""Uhmm, no. They are st..."As Idris raised his hand in the air, the guard stopped talking. Days were passing by, since he couldn't make many moves because many eyes were on him Idris felt so frustrated. "Tell them to hurry. I'm almost at my limit.""Yes, my Lord. I will tell them. Uhmm...""What is it?""Duke Adrek is here to see you." The guard replied.Hearing the name alone made his blood boil, Idris stared at the guard coldly as he questioned, "Where is he right now?""He is waiting outside."Since the day Idris told him that he was not going to help his son, A