In an unknown era, Ziod, the most powerful kingdom on that planet. Gam, the king was now about to be 50 years old and according to law, it was now time for him to select any one of his children to be the next emperor. Gam had 3 children, two sons, and a daughter. Zopolo was the eldest among all, Nyieng the daughter and Polo the youngest son.
Among all the children, Polo was the most popular one, his father and mother loved him but the problem was he loved a servant girl, who used to work in the palace. Gam and his wife, Zoeng, had not much problem, then compare to Nyieng. She didn't like her and didn't want her to marry his brother as she don't want to call the person who use to serve her, majestic and she also thinks that she was loving him for only the throne.
Among all Zopolo was the most skilled one but his father didn't like him because he loved the princesses of their enemy Ziad. Neither Nyieng liked her because she know that she was playing with the heart of his brother to ascend the throne and bring Ziod under Ziad once again.
Nyieng was both skilled and popular but the only thing that stop her from becoming the queen of Ziod was she was a female and her father wanted her to get married to the prince of Ysdad. Nyieng loved Yso the prince of Ysdad but she didn't want her homeland to be ruled by servants or foreigners so she rejected the marriage though she and Yso still keep their relationship secret and one more thing that only Gam and Zoeng knows was that Nyieng was adopted and Gam didn't want an adopted daughter to be the queen.
Gam thought day and night, it almost passed a month. He couldn't find out an answer. He asked his wife but even she couldn't answer.
Finally, the day came, 14th June, the new year and the birthday of Gam. All the noblemen and ministers were present at the assembly, on the 50th birth anniversary, because it was the day when kings use to declare the new emperor of the kingdom. Zopolo, Nyieng, and Polo's hearts were beating fast.
The assembly started, first, there was dancing and a party but after a few hours, political discussion begins.
" As you know I have turned to 50 and you all might be waiting for this day and I know you all are excited to know who will wear the next crown… I haven't slept peacefully for almost a month, just thinking and thinking to whom should I hand my throne… after such long research I find out that…" fretted Gam.
All's hearts were beating fast, especially the three teens'.
" All of my three young teens are equal, each of them is unique ", bawled the king in pride " But ", he paused.
" Each one has pros and cons... Sorry but I haven't found out the answer yet ", croaked Gam.
Three of them got relief.
" My dear noble men and minister, who do you think should I give the throne and on what basis? ", asked Gam.
One of the noblemen, Ko suggested, " Why don't we follow the custom? ",
" Which custom? ", asked the king.
" The elder one will be the king ", answered Ko
The king rejected it because he too was from the same species, he chortled
" Oh, that's sucks", and continued, " Not only for I am myself, the youngest son of my family but the thing is that it makes no sense because what if the elder one would be a demon and the younger one would be an angel, who would serve Ziod better then ever, or flip the coin the younger one would be a demon and the elder one would be an angel. It would be like gambling, which is horrible ",
" Why don't we take a test and one who scores would be the king ", suggested another nobleman.
" I had already done. Three of them are equal ",
" But when? ", gasped Nyieng.
" It was a secret test. I had been following three of you for a year and tested the way you live, the way you talk, the way you spend your time, in short, I was more spy than a king, and the queen was ruling the kingdom indirectly ", he smiled.
Three of them were surprised.
" Sorry kids for I break your privacy but I swear I didn't follow during your business ", he added.
All started laughing and snickering. It was tea-time, Oyasi a servant girl while pouring tea said, " My lord, I know I am just a servant girl, but can I give an opinion? ",
" Hahahaha, do you even know the p of politics ", sneered a nobleman. Many noblemen and ministers laughed too.
Then the king said in between to protect her from an embarrassing situation because she was one of his loyal servants.
" Sorry noblemen and minister but I think although the person doesn't know about the bottom of the ocean I think every individual have right to opine, whether it might a stray beggar or it might be a nobleman ",
Everyone stopped laughing and there was silence all around.
" Yes, girl you may give your opinion ", murmured the king.
" Thank you my lord ", stammered Oyasi. "The concept is new.- Why don't we let the public choose the king… through this majority will be happy and if the people are happy then the kingdom is happy and through this, there will be a close relationship with the emperor and the people, that's what I think I want to say, if anything mistake I blurted, please forgive me "
" But, Oyasi, it would be very expensive to hold an election in such a huge populated kingdom. Ziod have over 1 billion people ",
" Your majesty just like in market the more you pay the better the quality will be, same in here the more you spend money on choosing a good king or queen the better emperor you can find out. A good king will be a great gift for us, my lord ", smirked Oyasi.
" Hey you, illiterate girl, how dare you to teach the king ", ranted Ko.
" Wash your mouth with soap and water. You are crossing your limit. Even a small insect can teach us a lesson, why can't she! Train your mental health instead of physical ", defended the king.
His face turned red, he bowed and apologized, " Sorry my lord, sorry lady ",
" No problem ", Oyasi whispered.
" Forgive me for I too had spoken rudely, dear noble Ko ", apologized the king.
Noble Ko shakedown his head slightly gesturing 'fine'
" Anyway, I like your ideas… but I think it requires a bit of modification ", uttered the king.
" What modification my lord?", asked Oyasi.
" Every 7 years, an election will be held and through this way, the emperor will need to work harder to impress the people to protect his throne ", smiled the king.
" It sounds better, my lord ", Oyasi babbled.
" This is a law passing decision...how many of you agree with this law that from now every 7 years an election will be held within the royal family and every individual can vote this election… eligibility criteria would be same ", uttered the king.
" I agree ", shouted Polo.
People started discussing and then a group of noblemen and ministers stand up and said, " We agree too! ",
One by one everybody started to agree, almost everybody had agreed.
One of the noblemen, Kiko, one of the highly ranked and powerful noblemen uttered, " My lord, this system of government is new, so I think there need to be an extremely deep discussion before passing the law ",
" Yes, you're right. So, ok let's discuss this concept. Within this month either the law will pass or I will randomly choose one as the emperor blindly ",
The assembly ended.
In the evening, Zopolo went to the lake, through magic, which was a border of Ziod and Ziad. On that lake Zopolo and the Ziad princesses, Aieng, use to meet every evening.
Aieng was already present there.
" What happened? You came too early today ", joked Zopolo.
" Mr prince… look at the time, I haven't come early instead you came late ", snapped Aieng.
" Oh sorry ", he chuckled.
" I am not interested in your apologies, tell me what happen to the crown? ", asked Aieng.
" Still not done yet but the new king will soon be present on the stage within a month ", he answered
" Oh ", she remarked.
" Actually a new law is on the way to be passed ", he added.
" What is the law? ", she asked.
" From now people will elect among the royal family every 7 years ", he explained.
" What the… how did that kind of idea get into your dad's mind? ", she laughed.😂
" No, no it's wasn't his ideas, it was the idea of a Royal servant, Oyasi ", he interrupted.
" Oyasi, you mean Yasios' sister? ", she asked.
" You are right ", he gestured.
" Then we must get ready to fight ", she uttered.
" Fight for what? ", he asked.
" Fuck, you are really an idiot", she yelled.
" OK, ok, anyway that's my hobby ", he said. She was confused. Zopolo hugged her and started to kiss her.
" Oh my gosh, what the hell are you doing! ", she hissed.
" Just what you told me to do ", smiled Zopolo.
" When did I tell you to go down on me? " she laughed in blush.
" You just said f ", he said.
" You are not a full ticket, I got it. I just screamed at you. I was talking about fighting for election ", she croaked.
" Oops! sorry bae", he chortled.
" Leave that nonsense will you take me on a trip in the sky, it had been a very long time you haven't taken me a ride, please ", she requested.
" Why not get on my back ", he whispered.
" Would you like to teach me the magic to fly? " she asked.
" Why not I can do anything for you " he retorted and blinked.
" Thank you babe ", she hugged him.
" So, first take a deep breath and just try to be light your heart and take your hand's position like me and then... like this and slowly put your hands down carefully... and suck in air through the air...and blow it out to down, and bow your head and there you are ready to flight "
" I am excited ", she squealed.
Zopolo started to laughed
" What why are you laughing ", she asked.
" Sorry, it was just a joke ",
" You…", she started chasing him but both fell,
" Hey are you OK ", asked Zopolo
She started to cry
" Hahaha ", he laughed very loudly
" At least don't laugh at me ", she barked but he didn't stop laughing
" I am leaving ", she started to move away from there but she suddenly screamed. She was moving up to the sky it was Zopolo. Before she could take a breath Zopolo dropped him. She again started but in a fraction of a second she was saved, She was on Zopolo's back
" Babe.. you need to go on a diet you were gonna break my spine ",
She didn't respond.
" Was my prank so humiliating? Sorry babe I didn't think you would be offended through my prank. I didn't mean to hurt you ", he apologized.
" I don't know why but I do feel offended even at a joke. I think it's because I am the only child of my father and I am used to offensive words ", she sniffed.
" I understand… but I am sorry babe, I can't tell you the secret of the magic there is a law that one can't teach Zo magic unless he is a Ziod… or else the person will be considered as demon ", he whispered.
" I can understand… it's not that important, anyway let's go to my palace to talk with my dad for funds ", she smiled.
" Funds? ",
" For the campaign to impress Ziod people so that your popularity will increase and so that you will win the election ", she babbled
" No, thanks I can't take funds ",
" Why not, you are my husband if I willn't help you then who the hell will help you my dad will be happy to see his son in law "
" Son in law? ",
" Wouldn't you marry me? ",
" Of...of.. of course ...but will your dad agree ?", he stammered
" Of course, I had already told him ", she bellowed.
" Glad to hear...I am not feeling well… can I visit your dad tomorrow and anyway it is already sunset. I will be late ", he murmured and landed on the soft grass near the lake.
" Ok, meet you tomorrow there will be a surprise for you, come in the morning ", he beamed
" It is useless to ask but thought what's wrong with try... What's in the surprise ",
" I don't know ", he said within a second and beamed
" I know it ", he kissed her and fly away to his home palace ",
The next day, he was almost about to visit her but Nyieng saw him and sneered
" Good morning Aieng ",
" Say what is important ",
" Where are you going so early in the morning? ",
" Why do you need it?", he hissed.
" Oh the way I see through your sentiment I think you are on the way to her ",
" I am not born to hear your nonsense ", he ranted.
" You see brother… I know you love her but she is a Ziad, ok let consider she love you truly… but will mom and dad agree, ok let's even consider they will agree too and even her family but what about the feeling of hate that have been born in people's mind and been continuing for centuries. Will people accept you as king and her as queen. Brother open your eyes she aims to love you only for the crown",
" What's the big deal then, aren't you fighting for throne too?",
" I wouldn't fight for the crown if you will not marry her ", she bargained.
" Then I don't need the crown, enjoy your majestic life and if you don't allow me to live in the kingdom after becoming the queen then I will flee but I will marry her whatever the cost may be! ", He yelled and then after a few seconds he added, " It's not my fault that I ruin your morning you are responsible for it… Excuse! ", He said and fly to the lake
" You will see the truth one day ", she yelled
He reached the lake no one was there, he decided to wait there. It was almost been hours of waiting but still, she didn't come so, he decided to go to the Ziad palace. he could see the tip of the palace from far and there were buildings all around near the palace. He soon reached the palace, there were no guards outside the palace neither the door was locked. He went inside. The palace was much better and more luxurious than his palace. He went inside, then as soon as he was going to enter the palace he suddenly felt unconscious and fell down on the ground.