THIRD PERSON POV
The Grand Temple
A man wearing a white robe and white cap holding a shining scroll in his was running with his everything. He was out of breath but he knew that his tiredness means nothing in front of what he was holding in his hand. He stood in front of a grand door and asked the guards to open it. As soon as the door opened, he ran inside and scream, '' HIGH PRIEST! HIGH PRIEST! WORDS HAVE APPEARED IN THE SCROLL.''
Shimmering golden eyes which reflect the amount of divine power one has, long shiny white hair, tall and well build body like a knight, and lips as beautiful as a pink rose, The High Priest of Amanso Empire whose beauty can rival the Second Prince who is said to be the most handsome man of the century, Abraham Gerall was a devoted slave of the Almighty. He turned around and was shocked to see the shining scroll which didn't shine for the past 14 years.
'' An Oracle after 14 years?'' He hurried to the priest who was holding the scroll. Taking that in his hand Abraham closed his eyes and started seeing the words written in the scroll in God's Language which translated into the Empire's language. Other priests started to note down what Abraham said,
'' Darkness exists for Light exists because of Darkness, Protect The Light Send Down by Your God for the Light can protect The Darkness. Keep eyes on the southern sky when Darkness and Light Meet.''
The shining light started fading away and Abraham opened his eyes. '' What does that mean, High Priest?'' Priest asked. Abraham seemed puzzled by the content of the oracle. It has been 14 years since the last Oracle came down and the former high priest received it.
'' Inform the Imperial Palace and fix a meeting with The Emperor. I will need his help.'' Abraham told Priest. He nodded and walked away to do what Abraham asked him to do. Holding the scroll Abraham mumbled the content and mumbled,
'' Light and Darkness are opposite, for one to exist another must perish. Then what do you mean by this God? Help me to understand this so that I can follow your will,''
He sighed and looked at the sky. The sky was clean and calm but his heart was puzzled thinking about the real meaning behind the oracle.
END OF THIRD-PERSON POV
GRAND DUCHY OF CASVONER
Warren was sitting with a grim look on his face in front of Valentine who seemed confused by his eldest son's sudden expression when he usually hides his feelings.
'' Is there something you want to discuss with me?'' Valentine asked him.
'' It's about Tia. I heard you told her to stay away from me, Valmud, and Vivi,'' Waren asked him seriously. Valentine wasn't expecting this question so he was little taken aback by that. He rubbed his temple and took a deep breath before start speaking.
'' Did Valentiara tell you that?'' He asked. Waren nodded. Valentine stayed silent for a while. Warren tried to read his father's expression but he couldn't understand his emotions. There were traces of guilt, regret, pain, anxiety also anger.
'' Dad, is that true you don't want Tia to be family with us?'' Waren asked once again. Valentine sat straight and replied coldly,
'' Valentiara can't be family with us.'' Waren's eyes widen upon hearing Valentine's answer. The anger he was suppressing after seeing Valentiara's sad eyes and distant behavior started showing in his voice.
'' What do you mean by that she can't? She is my sister,'' Waren said while gritting his teeth in anger.
'' Your mother didn't give birth to her,'' Valentine spoke rather calmly. '' But you are her father. She is a Casvoner, if not why are you taking her to greet the Emperor and Empress in the National Ball?'' Waren asked again.
'' She is my daughter. I never denied that.'' Valentine replied. Warren couldn't help but scoff at his father's answer. If she is his daughter then how she can't be his sister?
'' I don't think you have anything else to say. As you heard from Valentiara, stay away from her.'' Valentine stood up and was about to leave but stopped after hearing Waren's comment.
'' You are disgusting. You slept with her mother, left her when she was pregnant to suffer alone, and let that small girl born who lived 10 years knowing she wasn't your daughter. Then one day out of whim, you bought her into this cruel aristocratic society and you don't want her to have a family?'' Waren shouted angrily. His eyes were red in anger but Valentine didn't say anything except,
'' You are angry, talk to me when you are calmed down.''
Waren chuckled sadly and lowered his head, '' First time I am glad that mother died early or else she would regret loving a disgusting man like you,''
'' WAREN! DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING?'' Valentine rose his voice. '' What? Did I say something wrong? Mother always thought you are a responsible man but you are actually a mosnter who doesn't even think before leaving his child behind?'' Waren asked him back. Valentine grabbed him by his collar and said angrily, '' Don't bring you mother in middle.'' Warren screamed, '' THEN WHY DON'T YOU WANT TO TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TIA AND LET HER BE OUR ACTUAL FAMILY IF MOTHER WASN'T WRONG?''
'' VALENTIARA'S EXISTENCE IS A MISTAKE SHE SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN BORN IN THE FIRST PLACE, A CHILD WHO IS CURSED OF DEVOURING EVERYONE WHO EVER LOVES HER. HER BIRTH MOTHER LOVED HER AND SHE DEVOURED HER, I CAN'T LET HER DEVOUR YOU THREE!'' Valentine shouted. Waren's eyes widen in shock so did Valentine's. He let go of Waren's collar and stepped back.
'' Dad, what do you mean? Cursed?'' Waren asked not believing what his father just said. Valentine sat on the couch and closed his eyes.
'' Dad, Answer Me!'' Waren forced him. Valentine spoke, '' Valentiara is cursed to kill everyone who ever loves her and bring destruction beyond everyone's imagination.''
'' How is that possible? There is no way a child who is only 14 did anything to be cursed like this?'' Waren asked. Valentine looked at Waren and asked, '' Do you want to know?'' Waren nodded and sat down. Valentine took a deep breath and started revealing everything. Waren felt like he was hearing something that he shouldn't be hearing. His hands and feets started getting cold and his face turned pale.
'' Crazy! It's so crazy!'' Waren facepalms himself.
'' You are the fourth person who know about this. Warren, I can't lose another person dear to me after losing two people dearest to me.'' Valentine said with teary eyes. Waren looked at his face and his heart filled with regret for accusing his father like that. He lowed his head and clenched his fist.
'' So, Please, I beg, Don't get close to Valentiara. I can let her live a very comfortable life filled with luxury but she can never have someone who loves her. I am sorry.'' Valentine said.