"Arion Sclater has been proven guilty. As punishment, his royal status will be revoked and he will not be allowed to live in the palace." Everyone in the room was shocked to hear the decision of the king who was famous for his wisdom and justice. The crown prince sitting next to the king did not expect his father to give such a cruel and painful punishment. It was better to be sentenced to prison for some time than to be stripped of his royal status and barred from living in the palace, in other words, Arion had been evicted subtly. Contrary to everyone who regretted the king's decision. Arion who is a defendant in this trial, his face radiates happiness with a bright smile he rarely shows. Arion must not waste this opportunity that will not come for the second time in his life. Everyone wanted to be in his position, as a venerated prince, everything he wanted he could easily get, be served twenty-four hours by servants, and live a luxurious life without worrying about running o
Auristela looked at the sun slowly setting along with the blue sky turning orange with a look of amazement. It was the first time for Auristela to see the sun on the mountain. Because she is a princess, she is not allowed to leave the palace without a purpose and always be escorted by a soldier. Therefore, he often pretends to be a soldier whenever Arion gets a mission that he finds fun. Of course, she had coordinated with Arion, her mother, and her father. No wonder Auristela and Arion are nicknamed the 'naughty twins'. Do you think her mother and father immediately agreed to Auristela's crazy decision—disguising herself as a boy? Not. How could parents let their daughter become a boy even if it was only for a while? Especially with her pretense, Auristela has to do what men do. So that the charade is not exposed. Then how did Auristela get approval from her parents? Auristela has many skills, one of which is pleading with a pitiful face. Just like she did when she ask allowed to go
Andres scratched his itchy ear. He had been sitting for an hour listening to the complaints and the latest news about the state of the population from Wildan, the general who served as the most feared and respected security minister on Craco Island. Andres only accompanied his uncle, but as a future king, he also had to know about the territory he would rule one day. So that he is not considered stupid for not knowing anything. Especially so that he is not easily cheated by high-ranking royals who like to manipulate. Andres ran his fingers over his thighs. He was bored, but he couldn't show his boredom in front of his uncle. "What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Wildan asked the king. He had prepared everything, whenever the king ordered him to deploy soldiers to solve this problem. Dustin stroked his white beard. His brain thought hard to find a solution to this never-ending problem. "If let it go. The lives of the people will be in danger, Your Majesty." Andres closed his eye
The black-haired man watched the soldiers who were ready to go to their location on duty. A strong desire to follow one of the three parties bubbled up in his mind, but he couldn't possibly do so. It wasn't that he was afraid of being punished by his uncle, but that he couldn't go out at night. Deep in his heart, of course, Andres was afraid and worried. At night, the security around the kingdom is tightened. He wasn't afraid of the royal soldiers, just that he was afraid of not being able to take care of himself out there. At night, there are many cases of robbery and theft. Moreover, with his handsome face, surely he will be targeted and kidnapped by the fox demon. Not that Andres thought he was the most handsome in this country, but that was the truth. During the day when many people are active, he is often teased and seduced, how about at night? Andres never went to the palace at night. He was curious, what kind of atmosphere in this country at nightfall? What he often hears fro
It's been two days since Arion and Auristela wandered around Grassland aimlessly. Visiting some taverns and cafes in addition to lunch and dinner, also to find work.Arion doesn't want to just spend the money his father gave him so that no one gets suspicious, why are they able to rent rooms at high prices and eat at cafes every day when they're not working? Although many come to Grassland just for a vacation to spend the money their parents have.However, Arion was not like that. Even though his parents have abundant wealth, he wants to feel the money from his sweat. This is also one of his goals when he leaves the palace, which is work.Auristela looked up at the bright sun. She was waiting for her twin brother who was applying for a job.Arion forbids Auristela to work, but Arion is also not willing to leave Auristela alone. Of course, they compete for arguments about it. Auristela doesn't want only Arion to work, they have to help each other. So, Arion told Auristela to learn to c
Auristela's green eyes looked at Arion who was climbing a coconut tree to pick up the fruit. Auristela is in charge of waiting for the coconuts that fall to the ground so that other people don't steal them. Arion was asked for help by a young man who works in the oil palm fields to replace him temporarily because his son was sick. It is common for workers in oil palm fields to seek temporary substitutes if they are unable to come. Because he said the owner of the oil palm field is very fierce, calculating, and likes to fire employees at will. Auristela and Arion never parted, because they had promised to always be together. When they are far apart, their hearts are worried about each other. "He said the southeast and south areas were guarded by several palace soldiers." "Yeah, so it's safe now, but it says the culprit hasn't been caught yet." "I am restless. Afraid of the criminals coming here." "Yes, me too." Auristela sharpened her hearing. During these three days, she had al
"Good evening, Madam." Andres smiled, then sat across Belanca.Belanca propped her chin, she stared lazily at the three men in her room, her mouth chewing on an apple. "Yeah, good evening."Andres did not forget to wear a mask to hide his handsome face before entering the Belanca room. Because he met a spy who worked for him. Looking for the information he wants and needs. "What did you find?"A shoulder-length black-haired man who also wore a mask to cover his face, there was only a hole in his nose for breathing. He was standing not far from Anthoni who was sitting next to Andres. "I saw them last night. They were all dressed in black and covered their mouths and hair with black cloth. Each of them carried a sharp weapon."Andres nodded in understanding. These people don't want their identities to be revealed."How did you see them?" asked Anthoni. He doesn't have to bother wearing a mask, since he and Almeta recruited Quivermu. Those two are also members of Quivermu.Quivermu is a
Andres and Anthoni walked leisurely past the residents who were buying and selling and also some traders who were tidying up their wares, because in the evening, the market would be closed. Little children run from their mothers who tell them to go home. Andres smiled seeing how happy the children were, he was surprised, when a boy fell in front of him."Are you okay?" Andres reflexively helped the boy who looked like he wanted to cry. Andres saw a little blood coming out of the wound on the boy's knee. "Anthon, did you bring water?" He looked up, Anthoni without asking immediately gave him a bottle of mineral water. "Hold on a minute. I want to clean the sand that's stuck to the your wound. Okay?" Andres looked at the boy. The boy nodded slowly. Andres spilled water on the boy's knee who was wincing in pain. "You are great." He pinched the blushing boy."Thank you," said the boy."Try to get up. I want to know if your feet hurt when you walk." Andres watched the boy who seemed to be
Today the Animas kingdom is busy with preparations for the king's birthday. Every year the royal staff will celebrate their king's birthday. Even though King Dustin didn't want his birthday to be celebrated, the staff insisted. Finally, King Dustin accepted the sincerity of those who wanted to show their love for him and surprise him on every birthday.King Dustin read every report that came in and listened to his advisor, who gave his opinion on all the reports that came to him.Andres shouldn't be here, sitting next to his uncle. He didn't want to lose a single piece of information entering the palace. Usually, he would know all the news from Anthoni, who would report to him at night. It was the morning and he had already had breakfast; usually, he would go straight from the palace to tour all the Grassland areas. But this morning, he was trapped here, in the king's throne room. The king wanted him to read all incoming reports, but his uncle did not ask his opinion at all. Andres gl
Arion and Auristela's goal decided to stay in Grassland because they felt Grassland was the closest place to the elven clan and a safe place. After all, the original citizens of Grassland were humans. Although some of them were not pure humans, some were from the Abdian clan, who were humans who were bestowed with the boon of longevity. One that is originally from the Abdian clan is the royal family, and it is said that some nobles are also from the Abdian clan.Arion and Auristela just want to find a country that is comfortable for them to live in and a place where they make money. But they did not expect to meet all of them. Who are they? Andres, Anthoni, Almeta, and Madam Belanca. What made them most uncomfortable was Madam Belanca because the witch knew their identity. Even though Madam Belanca had promised not to reveal they are true identity, they didn't really believe it and were afraid that one day Madam Belanca would use their secret to threaten them or something.However, Ari
The market was getting busier as several people gathered after hearing the screams of the person who told him he had found a thief's wallet of a mother who was shopping. Market visitors surrounded the thief. Some whispers questioned the truth of the news because the young man accused of being a thief didn't look like a thief.Andres took a deep breath. This is the most unlucky day of his life. He had already explained that he wasn't a thief; someone had bumped into him earlier and didn't know how the stolen wallet fell on the ground next to his feet. A thief hit him; he wasn't the one! But the older man wearing the green shirt didn't believe it and told him to tell the truth. Andres was innocent, so why would he lie? Just because the clothes are the same as the perpetrator!Anthoni's face turned red with anger. He glared at the older man who was accusing Andres. "Don't talk nonsense! He's not a thief! He's my friend, we've always been together since we entered the market. Don't just b
Andres's routine every morning is walking around Grassland. Usually, he would start walking from the Northeast region, but today he wanted to start from the North region because he was in the mood to buy food. Anthoni is always worried that if Andres buys food at the market, he is afraid that the crown prince will have a stomach ache or have problems with digestion. But so far, Andres had never experienced anything like that, even though he was used to eating highly nutritious foods in the palace.Andres waited for his favorite food, which was being fried. His eyes looked around him. He pays attention to every activity of the citizens he will lead. King Dustin isn't going to give him power any time soon, and he's still too young to be a king anyway. Andres smiled at the sight of small children fighting to feed a bird."Do you remember the first time we met?" Seeing three small children laughing made Anthoni remember the past."I always remember it." Andres nodded. "I can't possibly fo
Auristela and Arion had lived in Grassland for a long time. So far, Arion has been busy working, and Auristela has only followed her twin brother while learning to cook with the farmers' wives. Today the farmers don't want to see Arion in their fields and gardens because they know Arion needs to rest and enjoy life while still young. Because the farmers didn't want to accept Arion's presence and they worked on Andres' farm during the day, Auristela pulled Arion's hand to the market, which was in the northern area, which was a few hundred meters from their inn. Auristela has wanted to go to the market for a long time, and this morning she will not waste her chance.Auristela walked happily and a big smile formed on her beautiful face. She was happy to see all the food and products sold in the market; it felt like she wanted to taste all the food. Back in the elf clan, she was forbidden to go out of the palace alone; she always went out with her mother and sat in the horse-drawn carriag
Auristela laughed with the goats that were standing around her. She did not know why the goats always wanted to be close to her. Like on her father's horse farm, the horses loved approaching her and inviting her to play. Ah, Auristela misses horseback riding. "Hey, you're the smallest goat. Come over here." Auristela hugged the smallest goat and stroked the belly and head of the submissive little goat.This afternoon the sky is blue. Birds flew here and there with joy, like those who were on Andres' goat farm.Auristela is busy playing with the goats while Arion is milking. Almeta chewed grilled corn while sitting on the bench, and she smiled at Auristela."Auristela," Almeta yelled. She was amazed by the two elves, who quickly became familiar with the goats. "Have you ever liked a boy?" She asks a random question. She always wanted to ask her female friend about this—a private conversation between women.Auristela frowned. Almeta's question was beyond expectation. She never thought t
For the past few weeks, Belanca has felt happy, and her life is peaceful because she doesn't see the faces of Andres and his men and hears their conversation, which only makes her head spin. She didn't want to burden her brain after hearing their discussion. The more secrets she knows, the closer she gets to Andres, the crown prince, and she is afraid that one day Andres will threaten her with prison because she already knows all the secrets of the crown prince if she refuses to use her magical abilities to carry out Andres' plans. The first time they met, Belanca could feel the intimidating aura from Andres that brought everyone to their knees. The crown prince pretends to be weak so that he can judge everyone around him, and Andres recruits martial arts and sword experts to be his men.Andres' eyes, which were hidden behind the thin cloth that was on his mask, glanced at Belanca, who was supporting her chin. He also glanced at Anthoni, who was playing with Belanca's eagle in the cag
Yesterday's heavy rain that occurred from afternoon to midnight made several rivers and lakes in Grassland almost overflow the water they were holding. Some rice fields are inundated with water and make the soil soft.Arion helps farmers to remove water from their fields using buckets and ensures that the soil doesn't get carried away. The farmers can only take a deep breath, and they are resigned if they experience crop failure again. Luckily there was still a lot of the wheat in the warehouse, so that they could sell half of it and the other half for their consumption."Grassland has always been like this." Mr. Smith said as he adjusted the slanted position of the wheat plant to stand back up. "It rarely rains, but when it rains, it rains very hard and sometimes causes flooding. This area has experienced flooding in the past."Auristela, who sat crouched on the edge rice field, listened to Mr. Smith, who was telling the story. Mr. Smith is 70 years old but still fit and strong. Mayb
The elven royal palace was always quiet like any other kingdom. The elven clan only had one kingdom led by king Dawson. Elves were known as noble and perfect beings, and they had handsome and beautiful faces. Their faces are different from creatures from other clans, their faces are unique with pointy ears that add to their uniqueness. They are admired by almost all beings from other clans. Pure magic comes from them, witches learn magic spells from them, then the spells are modified by witches. But the ones who studied magic spells more deeply were the royal family and the nobles. Ordinary people only learn spells that are used to guard and protect themselves and those around them.Adena is just a mother who always misses her twins who have been away from the palace for a few days because the king–who is her husband's eldest brother–has not allowed Arion to live in the palace. Every night she would sleep in Auristela's room or in Arion's room in turn. Like it or not, her husband went