The journey to the West is done without any hassle. Who would crazy enough to try to block the path of the strongest demon in the lands. Even though the West entourage is consist of only 30 demons soldiers, 10 servants and the 5 West royals no one would dare to cross paths with them and also because the entourage uses the gateway portals to return back to the West quickly.
It has been known that the West produces strong military forces. One soldier could defeat 5 demons in a strike, how much more if they fought with the humans. And more importantly, the strenght of Lord Touga was feared through out the lands. In his prime years, he was able to defeat and conquer the strongest forces of the north which ends their 50 years conflict. The strenght he shows in the war against the North made the demons in the lands praised and feared him.
The power he has shown makes the another kingdom tremble. Fearing that the West would used him to conquer their lands they decided to joined the West and form a peace treaty. The six kingdoms made an oath sealed by blood, to not cause conflict with the each other and anyone who breaks this oath will be annihilated.
The six kingdoms then seeked the assistance of the saints and appoint them as the overseer of the peace treaty.
(*Marou here: 😁*** you may wonder why the West agreed with the treaty even though they were strong enough to defeat the other kingdom? And the story of Lord Touga? We will talk about it in future chapters. back to the story)
Aside from Lord Touga, his heir Akitou is also known by his great swordmanships skills and the one who carriers the most diverse and powerful yuki. Some says that his strenght is far more greater than the Lord it self. And as such his Mate Lady Tsubaki is famous for her skills in poison and her mastery in sorcery.
This royals were famous that their mere names brings fears to the hearts of anyone who hears it.
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The entourage reach the capital of the West, Crescent could not help but be austanded by the differents between the East and the West. The East could not be considered as a poor nor a rich kingdom but they were known by their technologies. They were able to cross the lands and seas because on the cars and boats they have invented, though they were highly frown upon by the demons because of the noise and pollution that it creates, be warm in the winters and tools that make their daily lives easier.
But it the West you could only see a few carriages on the streets. They were usually used by the humans who resides on the West for the demons used their great speed to travelled from their desired place. The lamp on the streets did not use electricity to light it up but a crystal which erode with magic instead.
' I wonder if their were other wonders that the West uses. It would sure be facinating discovering them later.' thought by Crescent
From time to time, demons and humans stops in what ever they were doing and bows to greet the West royals. It continues on until they reach the palace. Crescent could not take her eyes off to the view of the palace. The palace was magnificently placed at the top of the mountains, surrounded by thick and high walls.
*Crescent pov*
The carriage stops in front of the palace and a shoulder escorted me down.
There in front of her sits a huge palace, with towers the height of skyscrapers, sturdy walls that's have moss growing on them in some parts. She was in complete awe.
"This is only the outside." Second prince Hayasi says, with a smug face. The West royals starts to move so I followed them. Still marvelling at the huge stone walls, we reach a huge metal door cotted with golds and magic crystals with an image of huge dog looking at me. Its as if he was glaring at me, waiting for me to make a wrong move before he could attack me.
When the gigantic door was opened, I was welcome a beautiful court yard. The grass is the greenest I've ever seen, blowing softly in the wind. In front of me is the West Palace, big wooden doors and enormous stained glass windows on both sides. We follow tge stone path to the door and was welcome by hundreds of demon servants, this place is amazing. White marble floors in the main lobby area with a single red carpet leading straight, portraits hung on the walls, side tables accompanied by vases filled with fresh flowers on them. Servants going every way, each bowing to the Royals as they passed.
"You like, did you." declare by Prince Hayasi, again with the smug face.
'This arrogant prince! How I wish I could smack his face at this moment.' I just nod my head, composing myself and keeping my face in check so that he would not bother me again.
An older female servant walks up to Lord Touga, bowing low before standing up. She was talking with the Lord Touga but I could not hear what they were talking about even thought I am a few feet away from them. She glance at me for only a split second before turning her attention back to Lord Touga.
The servant bows once again, then turning to me she bows, grabs my hand pulling me off. I look back at West Royals only to see them walking in different direction, almost like nothing just happened.
'Oh, I forgot to say. That arrogant second prince did not forget to wave at me!'
The servant drags me upstairs, through hall ways after hall ways, up, down, left, right.
('Its never ending! Where in the heck would this servant be taking me to?!')
She was forcefully dragging me that I had no time to stop and appreciate the castle.
('She just litterally sped through it all! And my hands hurt! I am sure it was bruised! This old hag! If I am not afraid of Lord Touga's reaction, I would have killed her already! Augh!!! Acting weak is very difficult!')
Finally! after what feels like I just went through the world's biggest maze, we enter a room. It is just an empty room with one full length mirror in it.The old woman closes the door, turning to me, she has a blank look on her face.
" From now on, this will be your room. We have not known what the human princess prefence are so we have it bare. You may decorate it if you like. Your belongings will delivered here later. A seamstress will come here shortly to take your measurements, afterwards the maids will take you for your baths. The young Lord does not like smelling human filth. So, clean yourself thoroughly. I will be back to get you for dinner." I just stared at her stupidly, trying to take in all that she just said. She bows before turning to the door and leaving.
('Take a deep breath in and out,.......
Ah!!!!!!!
The F*ck was that!!! What did the old hag said!
"The young Lord does not like smelling human filth. So, clean yourself thoroughly!" *mimicking
F*ck! Did she just says that I smell?!
Hey!! I am clean! I bath 2 times a day. Before going to bed and after waking up!
She is the one who has smell!!
Smell on her!
Smell on her family!
Smell on her ancestor!!!
hahaha....*panting*
Breath In.....
Breath Out.......
I need to calm down. Someone will come here later. I did not expect that this is how they will trait me but I fine, I will handle this patiently. This is just the beginning. Just you wait, you demon royals and you old hag!)