'' MY DEAR CITIZENS, ENVOYS FROM MY FRIEND KINGDOMS, WELCOME TO THE EMPIRE OF AMANSO, I, THE SERVANT OF ALMIGHTY AND THE RULER OF SILVER THRONE, ARTHEMIS ALEXO DE AMANSO WISHES FOR YOUR WELL-WISHES THAT HELPED AMANSO TO EXIST AS A POWERFUL EMPIRE FOR 990 YEARS!'' Emperor rose his glass and started the ceremony and everyone cheered as loud as they could. I was standing a little far from the Emperor but soon it was our turn to greet him.
'' NOW! GIVE YOUR GREETINGS TO THE SUN AND MOONS OF AMANSO,'' The announcer stated. I glanced at Izaak who had a satisfied look on his face. He looked at me and gave me his hand, '' It's time Princess.'' I nodded and took his hand. Both of us stepped forward from our station.
'' FIRST ASTER IZAAK GARBRIEL DE AMANSO AND SECOND LADY OF HOUSE DE CASVONER, VALENTIARA VON CASVONER,''
Both of us went in front of those three who were sitting at the highest position. I could feel the burning gaze of many but my eyes were on their reaction. Emperor's eyes dilated a little and the reason was Izaak's silver hair, Empress had a cold expression which meant she was hiding her emotions and Second Queen's eyes were filled with disgust and hate.
'' Greeting to the Sun and Moons of Amanso, May Almighty keeps blessing the Empire with prosperity.'' Both of us bowed a little. People's murmuring filled the room once again but this time it was in favor of ours. I stole a glance at Izaak who remained unfazed and held a proud look on his face as if he was challenging the Emperor to announce the facts by himself. Emperor stood up and stepped forward. Looking at the crowd he started speaking, '' THE GRAND TEMPLE RECEIVED ORACLE 4 DAYS AGO,'' Empress and Second Queen seemed beyond shock. I watched Atticus's reaction which was satisfying beyond words. Anger, Anxiety, and Fear were written all over his face. With every word Emperor spoke it was as if his whole world was crumbling down and none knows better than me how it feels like to watch your dream position getting snatched away right before your eyes.
''The oracle 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.' This means someone born with the power of Darkness needs to protect the person with the power of Light and, '' Emperor looked at Izaak and continued speaking with a firm voice, '' The First Aster, Izaak Garbriel De Amanso is the one born with the power of Darkness.''
Silence fell upon the ballroom. Atticus's face turned pale, his reaction is the same as before when he got to know about Izaak's power. The former First Prince was gone to expenditure so he couldn't attend today's event which was why Empress Faction looked more scared than Second Queen's faction.
'' The power of Darkness? Your Majesty, are you sure about that never once in the last 900 years someone from Amanso Empire was born with the power of Darkness nor saw one using it?'' The second Queen's most loyal follower, Marquess Aurthu Von Istalin came forward to oppose. Izaak smirked while maintaining his eye contact with the Emperor who looked well prepared for this type of opposition.
'' That's true, after the first Emperor none was seen using the power of Darkness in Amanso, so to remove every misunderstanding I order First Aster to display your power,'' Emperor ordered. Izaak bowed and replied, '' I shall do as Your Majesty orders.''
Izaak glanced at me and mumbled something which I couldn't hear but I could feel a thick invisible protective wall around me. I was confused but everything cleared when I saw Izaak's action. Izaak turned around the crowd which looked curious about what was coming next. Marquess Arthur smirked arrogantly thinking Izaak will fail but what he saw next was enough to make him want to go back to the time when he expressed his doubt.
Black started covering the whole ballroom, the place which was just a few moments ago bursting with the light turned hazy with the dark cloud. Izaak's red eyes turned black and hazy just like that day. More hand a hundred shadowy wolves rose from the ground and stood in front of Izaak. Everyone in the room was terrified watching the scream. And it was obvious that everyone had a hard time to breath when I could breathe perfectly. I looked at Izaak and a thought popped up in my head if he wants, then he can kill everyone here right now. The coughing sound of others started getting worse and at that moment Izaak stopped. The dark clouds were gone so were those shadowy wolves. Izaak went back to his normal self and turned around to the Emperor who also looked terrified. Watching his expression I could say even Emperor never saw the real power of Darkness. Empress and Second Queen looked like they would lose their conscious any moment. Marquess Arthur fall on his knee and started begging, '' Your Highness The First Aster, Forgive me for my ignorance.'' Everyone in the room got on their knee and said simantunalously, '' WE, WELCOME THE FIRST ASTER AND WEILDER OF DARKNESS.''
Looking at that situation one could clearly say, at that moment people held more respect and fear toward Izaak than the Emperor. Izaak who was just an abounded prince one day ago was then standing at the highest position in people's hearts. Now I know why Emperor feared Izaak so much because he knew Izaak just need to be determined, his throne will belong to Izaak.
The display of Darkness was seen by every noble of the Empire and it left no doubt that who they will choose in the power struggle. But why in our previous Izaak never did? Why did he choose to rebel when he could just take the throne? Why did he let Atticus kill him? Why had he stayed hidden before?
'' Told Ya Princess. Hold your head high none will look down on you from now.'' He whispered those words without looking at me. I sighed. It's useless to worry over past life when everything changed like this and it doesn't even matter why Izaak choose to do what he did in our past life as none other than me know that this world is a second time.
I felt someone's piercing gaze on me and I looked in that direction only to find Atticus looking at me. Huh! Why was he looking at me as if I am a golden goose or something? There was another person besides Atticus. I clenched my hand looking at that man. Purple hair like lavender and dark gray eyes filled with greed, face as if God himself took great care of it, tall enough to stand proudly, Heir of Marquess Istalin Jasper Von Istalin. Our eyes met for a brief moment, his arrogent and superior gaze was still the same. We finally met again b#stard.