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May was in her room for two days without coming out.
Her friends couldnt see her this way.
One of them came forward, "Princess May, You should have something-"
M, "Leave me alone..."
S, "I heard the Rowan kingdom is taken over."
M, "…
...
...…What did you say!"
S,"I heard so.
Sabe kingdom took over the Rowan's. They already announced Princess Stilla and Prince Rao's marriage with King Carson And princess Sky."
M,"Is it already spreaded all over?"
S, "Most of the kingdom knows."
S1,"Instead of killing off the Rowan Heirs, King Carson is giving them a better future. Isnt he too kind?"
M, "What about...Princess Elly?"
S, "No one heard about her yet."
M,"(Should I....pay a visit.
Sky can be my key to take revenge from Elly.)"
M, "Send a letter to Princess Sky.
I'll visit them tomorrow."
S, "As your wish Princess May
(Something made her conscious.)"
Next day, May visited Sky in her room.
S, "Hey there~ Looking for your sister?"
M, "…"
S,"actually, She's not here anymore."
M, "No, Im here for you."
S,"For me?"
M,"I need your help to take revenge from Elly. Since you're half-queen here, Im sure she cant help but listen to you."
Sky gave an evil smile and slightly nods while looking at the ground. She looked up at May, "I was also planning to treat those kind princess speacially. But my brother cant see his future wife disturbed.
Elly was out of my mind-"
M,"None of you have any connection or grudge with Elly. I do.
Are we together on this or not?"
S,"Deal.
Let's play."
May and Sky shakes hand with a bad intention in both of their faced.
S,"Servent!"
Someome came inside and bows.
S,"Bring Princess Elly here."
M,"And something to drink."
S,"Nice going. What are you planning?"
M,"Wait and watch."
The servent bows and went to Elly's music room.
Elly was laying there half-conscious.
Carson's condition was That the music room only belongs to her. The moment she comes out, She would be nothing but a female-servent and she has to obey other's command. Elly cant stand this kind of humiliation. So she kept herself locked in the music room for days. With a swore that, She might die here but cant live under The Sabe's.
The servent came in and saw her bad condition. But she couldnt dare to help her getup, since Sky and Carson strictly ordered the servents to not help the Rowans, Or else, They'll get punishment.
-"Princess Sky has asked you to be present infront of her."
E,"…"
-…
E,"Tell her Im dead..."
S,-Princess May is also there
E,"…May?…MAY?!?!
(what is she doing here!!)"
"Take me there"
After a lot of difficulty, Elly entered Sky's room with her trembling body.
Sky and May were laughing and chatting.
E,"…may?"
Both stood up.
Elly couldnt help but hug May tightly around her arms.
M,"Get off me!", Pushes her away.
E,"what's ...with you?"
M,"What's with me!? Let me ask you, How are you feeing after stealing my fiance."
E,"(Neth...already told her? That's why she's acting so rudely.)"
M,"I though...I could trust you with my life. You just ended up distroying it"
Elly was so weak that she couldnt even keep her eyes open and talk back to her,
"You can do anything to vent your anger but dont fall in to Sky's trick.
This is not you."
May smirks evily, "Look who's talking.
You know what, I'll deal with you later.
Let's have some tea first."
E,"(What is she thinking...?)"
Before she could end her thoughts, May pours down all the drinks on her dress and throws the other snacks beside her.
M,"Heard you've been starving. Have some.
I'll give it you."
E,"May! How dare you."
M,"keep your voice down. Right now,You're nothing but a servent to me.
According to that, You'll have to clean up the floor in my command."
Sky was sitting there watching everything.
She suddenly stood up and steps closer to May.
S,"I heard, Brother's solding off some servents.
You wanna have one?
I can sell her to you."
Elly was shocked to her death. Never imagined May could go this far for a simple revenge.
M,"Why not~ I would love to buy her off.
Get ready. I'll take you to my palace. As a
'servent' ."
Some girl helped Elly in her dressing. When everything was done and they were about to leave,
E,"(I came out of my music room in a hope that May can save me from this. But, Right now, She's just burning for revenge.
Let's see if i can change her mind in there...She's still my only hope.)"
M,"We're ready to go."
E,"Are you really listening to her? Cant you remember how thirsty she was for attention. She'll tear us apart. Dont do this May-"
M,"Call me Princess May. You shall obey me from now on. Or else, There's strict punishment."
E,"(what....!)"
💜 In ~~other ~~way 💜
All the soldiers were commanded to work for Carson or pay with their life. Most of the unexpected soldiers and trustworthy/loyal ones turned in to their side to save their life.
Everybody around was working for Carson.
There's no one they could trust.
Colt hid himself in a small house. Recollecting every moment when he worked and fought for Rowan's trust. He swore that no matter what happens, Even if he dies, Nothing can make him betray the Rowans.
When he came out and started walking in the common path of the palace, Few gurads surrounded him while pointing swords.
Carson was in the higher floor, Staring at Colt.l and talking with his P.S.
C,"He's Rao's P.S.?"
-Yes your highness.No matter how we threat him, He isnt willing to join Sabe.
C,"Why waste time? Kill him."
-But-
C,"Do as I say."
Down there, Before the signal, Soldiers were still pointing swords at Colt.
Colt prepared himself for the fight.
One of them came running at him.Luckily he doged it and attacks back.
More came in. He kept fighting but it was endless. A moment came when he couldnt take it anymore and his hands were covered in blood.
At that moment, One of the soldiers points his blade at him and came running from backwards.
Impossible to defeat, He closed eyes and made up his mind to die.
A "Clang" sound of blade passed beside him in a second. He felt a wind protecting. When he opened his eyes to see the saviour, He was turning backwards while fighting with the guards who were about to kill Colt.
When all of them were dead in the ground, The person unshethes his sword and tuned around.
C,"…Aiden...?"
A,"Colt, You're bleeding.-"
C,"You should go back. Leave this palace. They'll kill you "
Aide takes Colt's half body in his arms,
A,"I wont leave you. I promised, remember?
I'll protect you."
C,"You-
Gosh~ Just go back already. Neth is waiting for you."
A,"He better."
Carson seen the whole scene of Aiden fighting for Colt. He asked the person behind him,
C,"He's?"
-Prince Neth's P.S.
He's staying here since the last gathering of kingdoms.
Probably ordered to.
C,"He has high skills on sword fights.
Should we ask him to join The Sabe?"
-Your highness, You might need Prince Neth's permission on this.
C,"Permission huh~ I can kill his old father yet he wont be able to say anything.
Let's go down."
They all appeared infront of Colt and Aiden.
Aiden bows to Carson in a respectful way.
C,"North kingdom's High Soldier.
What made you stay here for so long."
A,"…"
C,"Are you willing to save the rowan soldier infront of you~ I guess you cant tell but I've already killed all those Rowans who dared to not join the Sabe. He's the last one."
A,"…"
C,"Fine. I'll let the doctor treat him."
A,"Thanks for your kindness,Your majesty"
C,"Not so easily.
You have to join my Sabe Soldiers."
A,"But...your highness...Im already Prince Neth's P.S."
C,"I can handle him. You wouldnt want him as your master eighter right?"
A,"…"
Colt,"(What is he thinking!!! I dont need medicines. He cant join the Sabe!!!)"
A,"I accept your offer."
C,"As expected, You're smart.
I'll see you as my soldier starting from tomorrow."
Aiden carries Colt slowly to the medical room.
No one was present.
He gently lays him down on the bed. Colt was bleeding from all over his hands and leg.
C,"You shouldnt do this for me. Sabe kingdom can only kill innocents. They'll make you do mischief things. You should runaway- *cough* "
A,"You were the most important thing back there. I had no choice."
C,"You had!! Neth is waiting for you and you joined another kingdom?!?!"
A,"As far as I know Neth, He wouldnt ever try to get me back from King Carson.Im only a burden to him."
C,"...i....failed to protect Rowans..."
Aiden puts his hand on Colt's face and moves closer,
"It's not your fault, okay?"
Colt nods but his eyes were teary.
In a moment, He broke down in tears and ended up hugging Aide tightly around his arms.
A,"Dont be afraid to show your weak side.
As long as Im alive, I'll do anything to protect you from them."
Next day,
Neth went to Carson,
N,"greetings,your highness..."
C,"Good to see you again.
Lets come to the point. Why are you here?"
N,"...I want to take back my P.S.
I ordered him to stay here since the last family gethering. Im hoping...he's still here."
C,"Too bad. He's not your P.S. anymore."
N,"what do you mean?"
C,"Your soldier has entered my kingdom. He's under me now. You cant have him."
N,"I would like to talk with him."
C,"Go ahead. I hope you're not going against me."
N,"…"
Neth and Aiden walks to a corner,
N,"Are you sure about this...?"
A,"You can take me back right."
N,"…"
A,"(as expected...)"
N,"Our north kingdom is ruled by Sabe. Right now, they're powerful than ever. I cant do anything but obey him. If i dont, They'll declare a war."
A,"you know what Neth,
I was never hopeful about you.
Back then...King Nolan announced me P.S. against your will. since then, I was nothing but a slave...while other P.S. sees their master...as a bestfriend."
N,"...Aiden...Lets not talk about it here."
A,"Im proud to be a Sabe now.
Dont come for me again.", walks away
Neth turns around and thought to himself,
"I was so blinded by my position...I never thought about him. He was there when no one was.
Guess....this is the end now."