Hundreds of years ago, when Europe was not as glorious as it is now, Queen Thafana gave birth to her fourth child. Such a dazzling baby boy, this baby had a striking resemblance to the Revian King's face.
This is what makes the doctors dumbfounded and helpless. King Revian is the king of a neighboring kingdom. This also reveals the real facts; Queen Thafana had an affair.
However, no one dared to open their mouths. Especially considering that the queen's husband loved the baby boy very much. He named the boy Vasilio Heraksel.
This was not the first child of King Janus Heraksel and Queen Thafana. Vasilio was their fourth child, but the other was a girl. Therefore, the royal family was very enthusiastic about the presence of the little prince.
Vasilio grew up in abundant love. Whatever his wish will be obeyed, but it changes the prince's perspective on life. That, there is nothing impossible for him to achieve in this world.
At that time, Vasilio was still nine years old. The little prince loved playing outside the palace, showing himself to the little people. However, that day was an unlucky day for Vasilio. Because, while he was blending in with the market situation, someone accidentally bumped into him and dropped the pork food right on Vasilio's body.
Vasilio was angry, he immediately took the guard's sword and slashed the perpetrator's head. Blood splashed everywhere, most of the people there held their breaths. Of course it had not occurred to them that a nine-year-old child would be killed.
Unlike Vasilio. There is a sense of satisfaction when you see the sick and pitiful face of that person. This incident did not escape the ears of King Janus, but the king appreciated his son's courage.
Starting from there, killing became Vasilio's hobby.
"King of tyrants! Just die you!" A girl cursed Vasilio out loud. Between confused about what to answer and doing not believe this incident. King Vasilio arrives to propose to her, making himself queen of the palace. "Stop bothering me, Your Highness!" The girl snapped again. She felt inappropriate.
She's only a demigod and she's a poor girl. Their caste difference is very different. Does this man intend to embarrass her? "You are not a god who can silence everyone, Your Majesty! I don't want to be the butt of ridicule all my life."
Vasilio's red hair swayed in the wind. He had never imagined that he would be rejected like that. Only because he was poor and Vasilio was rich. The boy's thoughts became even more complicated when he heard the girl say that she wasn't a god. In fact, Vasilio had put his heart on the girl for a long time.
"I will become a god to silence everyone. Looking forward to that day. I hope you don't forget, and if you die, come back for me, Neona." Vasilio turned and walked away from Neona's hut.
No wonder his mother said that love is complicated. Indeed, it turns out that this feeling of love is complicated. However, instead of his name being Vasilio, if he gave up, the man went to some magicians, and asked him how to become a god.
The white witch—wizard said that it was a violation, and could not be justified. Meanwhile, the black magician—the witcher, said that they would help by searching for several books. On one condition, Vasilio must attend the darkness.
Vasilio's world began to change at that time. He became more quiet, preferring to read books in his room, or just practice. In fact, most of his royal duties were carried out by his three older brothers. No one knows the true story, there is only one person, namely Vasilio's loyal bodyguard—Philip's name.
"The first sacrifice must be truly the one you love, Your Majesty." Vasilio clenched his jaw at that. "Queen Mother?" The witcher shook her head, she replied, "The Queen Mother is only a human. This potion is for demigods or commonly known as demigods."
"Neona," whispered Vasilio. "What should I do with her?"
"Bring her here, and suck her essence, and you will eat her heart, Your Highness."
"Heart, you say?! You're messing with me?!" Vasilio pulled the witcher's hair. "You know I love her to death, how could I eat his heart, damn it!"
The Witcher hit the wall because the king threw it roughly. Even creatures or humans, when dealing with feelings, must be sensitive. Including King Vasilio Heracles.
After that incident, Vasilio daydreamed one day. Inside his head, he was playing around with the situation. If Neona dies, with whom will her heart rest? However, in order to become a full-fledged god, he must perform this ritual. Vasilio decides to kill his girl.
He ordered several bodyguards to kidnap Neona. Soon, the girl came with messy hair and closed eyes and mouth. Vasilio had pity, but it overcame his strong will.
Softly and carefully, Vasilio opened Neona's blindfold and mouth. The girl's eyes widened, staring at the man who had come to propose to her some time ago. However, no words came out of the girl, she just stared at Vasilio who was cross-legged in front of her.
The witchers surround them, saying the sentence "O Tártare, o gios sou, Vasíleios Iráksel, tha archísei na se latrévei. Evlogísé ton, dóse tou óti thélei, dóse tou ti dynamí sou. Gia to skotádi pou synodévei ton."
Neona's body immediately tensed as the last letter fell, all her muscles and nerves stiffened, and suddenly something burst out through her body's pores. It was her power, blood red because Neona was the child of Hades.
"King Vasilio," Neona whispered.
"I'm sorry, Neona," answered Vasilio.
After that, Neona's skin dried up, the flesh on her body shrank, and her mouth opened wide. One of the witchers immediately gave the king a small knife. Without further orders, Vasilio immediately cut open Neona's chest and pulled out the weakly beating heart. Devoured it with tears in her eyes.
***
From a distance, you can see a woman and a man sitting cross-legged. They faced each other, with his palms open and resting on her thighs. Meanwhile, the woman's palm was placed right on top of the other party's palm.
Arlcia and Morgan.
The two gods are absorbing energy from Naitura, of course, with the permission of the tree. A gust of wind flutters their hair in a light breeze, and makes Cia's breathing easier.
"Thank you, Naitura," said Arlcia when she opened her eyes. Morgan also opened his eyes and smiled at the woman in front of him. "My baby will definitely be full after this."
Morgan stared at Cia's still flat stomach, "How long will she be born?"
"Don't know if a human takes nine months. But, this ...."
"Could it be faster? Considering your partner is a Lycan?" Arlcia nodded, such a possibility, and Cia had to meet Zeno soon then.
"Arlcia!" The woman's eyes widened, even with Morgan's. Finally, the woman turned her head, looking at Selena, who was looking at her with emotion. The moon goddess ran slowly and immediately hugged Arlcia, "Since when did you come home?"
Selena has always been like that towards Arlcia. To her, Cia is another version of Hecate. "A few days ago."
"A few days? And you didn't see me?"
"She needs to recover her energy, Selena," interrupted Morgan.
Arlcia nodded, confirming Morgan's words. Then, the man hugged Cia's waist slowly, making Selena's forehead frown in surprise. "You?"
"We're going out for a bit, Selena," said Morgan.
Selena's mind is branching, wondering, are they related? Why didn't Arlcia tell me? Do the other gods know? However, she immediately dismissed the thought. She would ask about the person concerned this, later.