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They stopped outside the palace gate. Few guards were standing infront of them.
They were expressionless. A high/strict kingdom guard. Trained for long time. The outfits were mixed color of red and black.
The Palace flag was also changed from Rowan kingdom to a red-black kingdom flag.
C, "Looks like they took over the Rowan kingdom."
Rao stares at the flag, Trying to figure out the kingdom.
C, "But it's only possible after taking down the king."
R, "King.....FATHER!"
They tried to run inside but the guards stopped them with their sharp swords.
G, "You're forbidden to enter the palace."
R, "How dare you! I'm the prince."
Guards were still expressionless. They stood still.
R, "Let me in!",
Unsethes his swords. He fought of the gate gueard and ran in.
G, "CATCH THE INDRUDERS!!"
Colt and Rao couldnt even run half way.
30 or 20 guards surrounded them.
R, "Colt, They have our kingdom's power. It means Father and Stilla...."
C, "We'll get through them. Dont worry. Im sure Everyone's safe."
R, "Let's fight."
A big fight took place in the ground. It was two VS countless soldiers. The guards weren't that skillless. They woke up as soon as they fell.
Both kept fighting with their swords till the end. Sound of blades crashing and swipping away became louder in every second.
Right above them, Infront of a palace window, Carson was standing ,watching them since the fight started.
A higher soldier stood behind him,
"You're majesty, We ordered the guards not to kill them. But the fight is making a bigger scene. Should we kill them now?"
Carson gave an evil smile,
"Not yet.
Bring them in. I want to see my old friend now."
The soldier bows and walks away.
Rao and Colt was exshauted in this repeating sword fight. They were breathing heavily.
Suddenly, Someone blows a big horn and All the guard stops.
Both of them were confused of what's happening.
The guards moves away and made a clear path for them to enter.
They couldnt think of anything and Ran in.
The palace halls were all empty. No sign of living. After wandering and running around all over the palace, They found no one.
C, "Where can we find them?"
R, "...Elly's room-"
They heard footsteps of big group coming toward them.
It was a group of soldiers.
S, "We are ordered to show tou the way."
R&C, "…"
S, "Follow us. Any sudden attack can harm your family."
R&C, "…", Nods and pretends to follow obidently.
Colt came closer to Rao and whispers, "They're listening to their master. Something's definetely wrong."
R, "…"
The guess was right. All the family members , servents and loyal soldiers were kept inside a locked room.
As soon as they went inside,
Everyone's face lights up.
Stilla came running to Rao.
S, "Brother! Im glad you're okay.
Did they hurt you-"
R, "Stilla, Im fine. Where's father?"
S, "I dont know...
They gathered us here with sword threat. Queen Elena is in shock.
I havent seen fatther.
Did they take over our kingdom?"
R, "…."
A person walks toward them while clapping his hands.
They all turned around.
R, "Carson...."
C, "Surprise~ Good to see you friend."
R, "You took over Rowan Kingdom...? Why?"
C, "Hold it. Im here to talk with someone special. ", He walks closer To Stilla.
Just when he was about to hold her hand, Rao pushed him away,
"Dont dare to touch her!"
Carson smirks at his words, "Touch?
We've done something better than that.
Could it be, She still couldnt tell you that."
Rao looks at Stilla. She was avoiding eye contact, "I was....about...to tell..you"
C, "Aww~ what a poor relation between siblings."
R, "Carson, what's with you?!?
We used to be good friends. This isnt you."
C, "You dont tell me what to do.
Rowan kingdom is in my hand now.
I'll rule it in my way. Every servent and villager, Including Rowan royals, All are in my control now.
You all have to do what i say."
Stilla whispers to Rao, "Brother....forgive me.."
R, "You dont have to explain. I trust you."
Rao shouts at Carson, "Give me back our kingdom.Or else-"
C, "Or else what? You piece of royals have nothing now. I can kill off this family in a second.
But I'll show you mercy only because my sister wants you And I want Stilla."
R, "You'll never get what you want."
C, "We'll see about that."
To the guards, "Lock them up!"
⚡The other way⚡
Next day,
Olive, Ren and Lora was having breakfast in table.
They all were absent minded due to the accident last night.
Luckily, There was no bomb in their house.
Lora thought to herself,
"(My power in being strong....Is it why I pulled up Olive so easily...I never felt tired no matter how much i worked in a day. Is there any side effect...? I couldnt read properly. There was a lot of rules in that book.
Leo appeared in the village yesterday. So...Prince Rao is Leo.
I wonder what enimity Ren and Leo has in this life.
I should maintain the distance. Or else I'll mistake him as him...
Who is ...Ren...?
How come i never saw him in real life. According to the book, All character related here are also present in the real world.
If only i could Call Esmay~
Most importantly, Where Am I!?!?
I mean, It's already 2 weeks since I came. I couldnt even find my own soul?!?
I wonder what's she doing out there....
Am [I] also a princess....?)"
Olive waves her hand infront of Lora,
"Sister Ora!"
L, "YEAH!"
R, "You shouldnt be this lost in thoughts. We still need to help the villagers in rebuild."
L, "I'll try my best.
Can i ask...you a question..?"
O&R, "…"
L, "What's your relation with the Rowan Royals...?
I mean...Why was Prince Rao talking to you yesterday...?
Are you connected...?"
Ren avoids answering the questions. He walks away.
L, "Did i say something wrong...?"
O, "Not really. My brother..."
Suddenly, A loud drum sounds were banging outside.
It was so loud that L & O covered their ears.
L, "What's going on...?"
O, "Notice Drum.Let's go outside."
They all gethered infront of the person who made those drum sounds. When he noticed enough villagers, He shouts out the notice.
"Rowan Kingdom is now under Sabe Kingdom. You shall all own King Carson as your King now.
Those who goes against the rules will be punished by death."
O, "What!?!".
L, "What's going on!?!"(I couldnt understand their language well...)
O, "Sabe Royals took over the Rowan Kingdom.
Prince Carson is now The king."
L, "take over...? It means, Rowan family is in danger."
R, "Olive, Go inside."
O, "Brother, You heard the news right?
Rowan is vanished. The king and Princess might be in danger."
R, "…", Worries has covered his face.
L, "(I wonder what he's thinking....)"
R, "Princess Stilla....I need to save her."
L, "(Save the princess! Looks like a video game.)"
"It's not gonna be easy. The new king Odviously surrounded the palace with high Guards."
O, "I once heard, When the new kingdom takes over the old ones, Their families will be burned, for no further future of that Royal family.
Are they even alive...?"
The drum announcer shouts again,
"Next month at 15th May,The King will held marriage of Princess Stilla and King Carson. There will be another Cerenony of Princess Sky and Prince Rao."
All the villagers were shocked to death.
L, "(Rao...is getting marriage....?)"
R, "They kept them alive for force marriage.
I cant let the wedding happen. I'll save Stilla out of there."
The announcer, "The king has ordered villagers to participate in different activities of the marriage arrangement. Princess sky has demanded servents to apply."
R, "It's my chance. I'll get her out of there."
L, "Let's think practically...We need a plan to save her."
O, "What kind of plan...?"
L, "servent appliement they said..."
Next day,
Elly was in her music room. Standing infront of the window while staring outside.
A dove came flying to her. She noticed a letter binded around it's leg.
Carefully taking the letter off from it.
"To Elly,
I'll tell May about us. I cant lie about it anymore. I know it'll break her heart but it's for the best. I'm ready to take responsibilities for whatever happens next. Stay beside me~
From,
Neth"
Elly thought to herself, "looks like the other kingdoms arent aware about the take over yet. Neth will eventually back off after hearing our kingdom's situation. It's better thid way."
Suddebly, She heard some footsteps.
Without a second delay, She unshethes her sword and point it out at the person.
E, "How dare you step in here! This oart of the palace belongs to me."
C, "Please have mercy princess.
I have always respected you.
As for this room, I can go anywhere. Im the king now."
E, "Nobody owns this room. I dont care who you are. Without my permission, dont put your dirty steps on this ground."
C, "As you wish.
But outside this room, Everything belongs to me.
So the moment you step out, You'll have to bow before me and be my slave."
E, "You're a king by deceive. None of our subjects will accept you."
C, "Are you sure? They're already arranging my wedding halls."
E, "what!"
C, "Surprised? You see princess, No one can be trusted. Everyone runs by their power.
I would've treated you better like Stilla if only that day you woukdnt stop me."
E, "Shameless like your father!"
C, "Fine then.
You cant stay here forever anyway.
Let's see if your prince comes to save you or not."
⚡The other way⚡
At night,
In the Moral kingdom,
Few servents ran to Princess May's room
"Prince Neth is here!"
M, "Really!?
(Why is he being so desperate. It only few days before we get married.)"(ฅ>ω<*ฅ)
May ran outside in the garden to meet with Neth.
M, "What brought you here~ You missed me?"
N, "May, There's something I need to tell you."
M, "
N, "the thing is..."
M, "Hmm?"
N, "I cant marry you!"
M,"…", Takes back her hand.
"WHY?
what's wrong?
Is everything okay?
Is it your father?"
N, "No May.
It's all me.
I like someone else."
M, "…"
N, "I cant marry you with a false intention.
It's better to break off now."
M, "Is this a joke!?! What do you think I am!?!"
N, "You'll find someone better one day-"
M, "Is it....Elly?"
N, "…"
M, "I knew something was wrong with you both".
N, "It's better to accept now-"
M, "Dont touch me!
All these years,
I was fooled by both of you."
N, "We never wanted to hurt you-"
m, "SHut up! Get out of here! I dont want to see your face anymore."
N, "Its for the best. Dont hate her. She couldnt see you heartbroken-"
May ran off to her room.