The Entire Empire region all knew of the great power of the kingdom of 'Kelis'.
It wasn't just the strongest and most power kingdom but was also the Emperor's sword.
Almost every kingdom feared the kingdom of 'Kalis'.
Some said that they were powerful because of their talent in swordsmanship. while some said that it was because of their power and Money.
But only the smart ones would know that they got their greatness and power all because of their king and ruler, 'The Monarch'
The Monarch was the most feared ruler after the emperor and everyone knew why.
He was a beast in humans clothing, rumor even had it that he slaughtered his brother who was the made crown-prince in other to become the Monarch.
But no one dare say that to him, Because they Only knew that death would be his response to them.
The Emperor had hated Sorcery since the day he was born and although no one knew why....no one could disobey him.
After he became the Emperor of the entire empire, the first rule he made known was that any one who practiced sorcery would be beheaded along with his/her entire family.
And since he made that law, sorcery has been banned from the empire.
Rumor even said that, That the emperor felt indebted to the Monarch since he caused the curse that was descended on the Monarch.
During the emperor's Rain, he overcame different obstacles and problems but the most destructive of all was the curse of the Northern Witch.
She was a witch who refused to give up her powers and sorcery and had even challenged the emperor.
But in the end the emperor won and he slaughtered every member of her household before she died.
She laid a curse on the emperor that until the day he dies, he would live his day as a human and his night as a Beast and monster.
Although the Emperor didn't believe in her curse, a few years later...the curse came to be and just like the witch had said, he became a beast by night.
He searched for different solutions to his problem and summoned different priests and mages but all to no avail.
And just when he was about to give up, he encountered a mage who had a solution that could save the emperor.
The curse could not be broken, but it could be transferred but it could only be transferred into someone from the royal family with the blood of a royal flowing through them.
The emperor couldn't transfer it to anyone, he only had one son who would be the crown-prince but just then. His brother and most faithful Ally brought on his youngest son 'Logan'.
Having no other choice, the emperor transferred his curse into the body of a newborn and that was how he was relieved from his curse. But It was just the beginning for Logan.
Logan grew up with the curse but no one ever told him how the curse came to be so he lived his whole life thinking that it was given to him by the gods.
He isolated himself and was made an outcast by other people but there was still someone who cared for him
And that was the emperor, whether or not it was because he blamed himself for the curse of Logan.
His love and support made Logan turn a new leaf and chose not to hide in the shadows anymore and embrace his life and destiny.
With time and years, he and the emperor got close and even were like father and son.
He became the emperor's shield and in then The Monarch of the kingdom of Kilas. The most feared of all.
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Inside a big and massive bedroom, a man with white beards could be seen seated on a big chair.
He held a glass of drink in his hands as he stared at thin air.
Inside the big room, a huge royal bed which was well arranged could be seen at one side and a big wardrobe at the other side.
Suddenly a guardian entered and bowed to the white haired man, "Your majesty.... The Monarch is here."
Emperor, "Then let him in."
Hearing that, The guard bowed and left. Few seconds later the door opened again and a tall man who was dressed in a black attire and had the most beautiful face anyone could ever imagine.
Even the word handsome couldn't define him. He had beautiful white pale skin and the most beautiful coffee eyes.
As he walked in with a straight face, he bowed to the emperor, "I greet the sun of the empire...Your majesty."
Seeing him, a smile was plastered on the Emperor's face as he urged Logan to come forward.
Seeing that, Logan came forward and sat on a chair close to the emperor.
Emperor, "My dear Logan....you look as handsome as ever, how was your journey to the southern region."
Logan, "It went just like his Majesty had proclaimed."
Hearing that, the emperor laughed and then poured himself a drink.
Emperor, "You did a good job and deserve a reward."
Logan, "All I did was obey His Majesty's order and serve my nation, nothing more."
Hearing that, the emperor chuckled and then said, "You know....I just remembered that your 25th birthday is around the corner if I'm not wrong."
"Yes your majesty." Logan replied plainly.
Emperor, "well in that case I have prepared a gift for you that you would really love (chuckle)."
Hearing that, Logan was a little curious, "May I know what gift that is your majesty?"
Hearing that, the Emperor smiled and said, "Well it's something that every man like yourself should have and need..... I've gotten you 'A Wife'"
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(Logan POV)
Being given the news about my marriage by the emperor caught me by surprise.
I knew the day I got married would come but I didn't know that it would come sooner than expected.
I was told that I was going to get married to the second daughter of the kingdom of Myconid.
I've heard a lot of rumors about the twin sisters...they were identical but had nothing in common.
While Sarah was more of a lady with good etiquette, it wasn't the same for her sister 'Camellia'.
As she walked downstairs in her beautiful wedding dress, for some reason I couldn't keep my eyes off her.
She had the most beautiful blonde hair that was like the sun. the most beautiful green eyes and the most delicate skin that I have ever seen.
As she stared at me, I stared at her back but completely changed my amused expression.
(Camellia POV)
As I came down from the stairs, I could see everyone's eyes on me.... including Sarah's future husband, or should I say my future husband.
They brought me towards where he was and I sat down beside him.
I just sat down silently praying for Sarah to come as soon as she could before the wedding began.
But a few minutes passed and she still hasn't come back. I was starting to get scared, what if she ran away with Austin and left me here to marry the Monarch.
Camelia then spotted her mother and quickly called on to her…. She had to tell her mom that she wasn't Sarah but camellia.
Hearing her daughter's call, Queen Suzi excused herself and walked towards her.
Queen Suzi, "Is there a problem?"
Camellia, "Well...I need to use the bathroom."
Hearing that, Queen Suzi just sighed and bowed to the Monarch and she escorted camellia to the restroom.
As they got into the restroom, Camellia's mother then said, "Sarah.....try to act as camellia as much as you can, I know you don't want to do this....but you have no other choice because it's for the sake of your sister."
Hearing that, Camellia was a little confused....what did her mother mean by that?
Why did Sarah have to pretend to be her....wanting to know what was going on, Camellia then said, "But why do I have to pretend to be Camellia?"
Hearing that, Queen Suzi sighed and said, "How many times will I tell you that you are doing this for your sister.... If she Marries the Monarch her life would be in danger so all you have to do is get married to the Monarch in her place."
Hearing that, Camellia's jaw dropped. What did her mom mean? Was she supposed to get married to the Monarch, not her sister Sarah?
Camellia then asked, "Mom why do you want Sarah to get married to the Monarch not me."
Hearing that, Queen Suzi was shocked, "C-camellia....is that you, what are you doing and where is Sarah?"she asked completely taken aback.
As Camelia then said, "That doesn't answer my question mother.... Why do you want to get Sarah married in my place?"
Queen Suzi, "You don't know what you are talking about....just tell me where Sarah is and why are you here instead of her."
Camellia, "Sarah wanted to say goodbye to Austin before she got married so we switched places but she hasn't come back yet."
Hearing that, Queen Suzi placed her hands on her temples as she whispered something to herself.
Seeing her mother so tense, Camellia was already running out of patience, "Mom tell me what's going on? If you don't tell me, I'm gonna go and call off the wedding."
Saying that, Camellia held her dress up to leave but her mom quickly held her back.
Queen Suzi, "no..no..no Don't do that, I'll tell you everything just don't go."
Hearing that, Camellia held herself black, "I'm listening."
Taking a deep breath, Queen Suzi finally said, "I know this might sound crazy....but you were born with magic."
Hearing that, Camellia was speechless and just stared at her mother as she continued, "My father had magic but the day the emperor took rule over the empire, my father had to give up his magic and since then no one in my family had inherited my father's magic....well except from you."
Queen Suzi, "You were born with magic but not just any ordinary magic....you were given supreme power."
"Supreme power?" Camellia asked as she stared at her mom downstroke, "What are you even saying? If I was born with magic I would have already known that."
Queen Suzi, "Yah you would have.... unless your father and I hadn't trapped your magic."
Camellia, "you did what?
Queen Suzi, "We did what we had to do For you. If your magic came to be, you could have been killed by the emperor so we had no other choice, Camellia."
Queen Suzi, "It's you who is supposed to get married to monarch but you can't because of your powers...you have to be beside us in order for us to monitor your magic but if you get married to the Monarch your powers can get reviled and we don't know what could happen to you."
Camellia, "So you guys thought that the solution is getting Sarah Married in my stead....how could you do something like this."
Camellia, "You guys know very much that Sarah Loves Austin but you wanted her to sacrifice her entire happiness for me....why will you do something like this."
Queen Suzi, "We did it for you."
Hearing that, Camellia scoffed, "For me.....you ruin one daughter's life for the other, that's wrong....I won't let Sarah ruin her life for me. I'm the one who will get married to the Monarch and not Sarah and no one's gonna stop me."
Saying that, Camellia left and her mother just stood there with tears flowing from her eyes.
If destiny wanted her to marry the cursed Monarch Then she had no say in it.
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