"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
"Puff!""Puff!"Idris swung his sword into the air as though there was a target in his mind, while breathing heavily. "Ahhh!"Suddenly hearing the voice, as Idris opened his eyes he was taken aback. "Lady Ca-Cathy..."Cathy smiled sheepishly at him, and then she stared at the sword that was pointing towards her. "Uhmm, are you planning to use this on me?""Huh? Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't..." Putting down his sword, he smiled apologetically."It's alright, I know you didn't mean it.""I was too focused on training, haha... Anyway, when did you come?" Sitting on the bench, Idris drank some water and she followed after him. "Just a while ago, I saw you were practising so I didn't want to disturb you.""Oh, it's nothing like that. You should have told me so I wouldn't keep you waiting for me. It's not good for a lady to wait for a man." "Well, you looked so charming while practising that I couldn't take my eyes off of you." Her sarcastic comment got him choked on the water. Idris coughe
"Neigh!"Suddenly as the horse hitched up, Idris was taken aback. To go hunting he came alone, he didn't even tell anyone about where he was going to."Sir, please. Please help me." A woman appeared in front of him, her long shiny hair messy, her clothes torn and dirt on her face and clothes. She looked like someone from a commoner's house.Idris looked at her carefully then he asked, "What happened? Miss.""Me... Men...""Calm down, Miss. And then tell me what happened."The woman looked terrified, she looked at a close distance with fearful eyes and uttered in a trembling tone of voice, "Some men... Men are chasing me, they have il... ill intentions, I... I... "Upon hearing her, Idris looked around and then he followed her gaze, she was looking around with restless gaze as if someone would come to kill her from anytime and anywhere."Who are they? Are they near? Can you tell me?""I... I don't. The men... They are bad people, I was out in the mountains to look for some herbs f... F
* 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