Lucky 414
The Kingdom of Junian was one of the most prosperous countries in the Eastern Continent.
It had a long history and people took pride in it. Although some part of their history was appalling under the reign of humans. It was a known fact that humans betrayed the Elven Kingdom of Hulian and took over the Kingdom while the warrior of Elves was busy protecting the Kingdom against the invasion of Aberrants.
No one was proud of that history. Especially when the first human King of Junian enslaved the Elves and other Demihumans.
Prince Diane entered the royal hall and found his father staring at the paintings of each King of Junian.
"Your Majesty."
Despite being confused by this sudden summon, Prince Diane, abide by the order to meet his father.
Despite being the first in line for the throne and being the oldest Prince, Prince Diane, and King Baboy didn't have any affection for each other.
The name of the King was Baboy Karne y Junian. As the King, he had the duty to oversee the territory.
To be fair, King Baboy had a good reign but it was overshadowed by his strong discrimination against Demihumans. He would never hesitate to call someone Furry, Long-eared, or Ugly. He was a bad guy.
King Baboy had dozens of children and everyone was vying for the throne. Yet no one could defeat the Crown Prince in terms of personality and talent.
"I can't believe that this day will come. I was hoping that someone will poison you and take over your position as the new Crown Prince. Unfortunately, my other kids are spineless bastards. Leeching on you and licking your feet."
"..."
King Baboy's statement didn't sit well with Prince Diane. Yet he kept his mouth shut.
Prince Diane had been at death's door so many times. He experienced so many assassinations. He became strong because of them.
The people who wanted him dead were his siblings.
But because he was a good person, he kept his siblings alive and forgave them. Now, they were happily living with no grudge...
"You have to understand that your siblings are just waiting for the right time to kill you. It's in our blood to kill each other. This is the curse of our family."
The Junian Family.
Prince Diane knew the history of their family very well.
"Your Majesty, I believe in my brothers and sisters. They are different from you and our ancestors. We will end the curse."
"End the curse? Pfft--hahaha!"
King Baboy started laughing with no restraint. It was the biggest joke he heard in his entire life.
"I will tell you this, my dear child, it's impossible to break the curse. Unless you sacrifice your life."
"..."
Prince Diane gritted his teeth.
"Diane, you're 28 years old now. I think it's time for you to understand the truth about our family."
Diane was slightly shocked when he heard his father calling his name for the first time.
Usually, King Baboy calls his children insolent fools or petulant children. He never calls them by their names.
"Let's go. Pope Slavko is waiting for us."
"... Yes, your Majesty."
He didn't expect that. But it was not enough to melt his heart. Prince Diane still hates his father.
'You never show us any love. You don't have the right to call our names.'
The two people from the Royal Family walked in a secret passageway. This secret passage was meant to use for escape against assassins and invasion. The ancient High Elves created this passageway and the Royal Family only knew 1/3 of the map.
There were stories that some routes could take them out of the castle. While some believe that the passage could lead them to an old dungeon.
"Your Majesty!"
Pope Slavko greeted the King with the utmost respect. This time, Pope Slavko was wearing a pure golden robe. He had dozens of pieces of jewelry around his body like he was a Christmas tree.
His appearance was more lavish than the King himself.
King Baboy frowned.
"You disgust me, Pope Slavko. Instead of using the donations of your believers to the needy ones, you're using them on yourself. I wonder why you became a Pope with your disgusting personality."
"It's obviously because of my status, Your Majesty. I'm a DemiGod and the Church needs someone strong to lead them. Even though I'm a fucked-up person, the Church will tolerate me." Pop Slavko showed his greatest smile.
"You are sick in the head."
"Indeed. Your Majesty, do you want to know what I did to a chicken hen earlier? I spread the chicken's ass--"
"Don't blunder any of your disgusting 'love' in front of me." The King's response was cold.
"I understand. Then how about underage women?"
"Keep it to yourself."
"As you wish, Your Majesty."
The Church of Love had questionable beliefs. As long as it was under the term 'Love', everyone could do almost everything.
In this aspect, they were quite fucked up.
The whole time, Prince Diane shut his mouth. He didn't bother joining the conversation. He already knew that the two people in front of him were crazy. The two were disgusting.
As they walked ahead, Prince Diane realized that the route they were using was new to him.
He realized that the two were taking him to a place he didn't know. He was wondering what kind of thing they would show.
'What is the secret that the Royal Family is hiding?'
A few minutes later, the three reached the location.
It was a dungeon. He saw prisoners living in small cells.
Prince Diane was shocked as they discovered every one of the prisoners was a Demihuman.
He frowned.
"This is..."
He realized something that shocked his entire life.
The prisoners were pure Demihumans!