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Chapter 2 - Two Monsters

"Raise your head, Duke Aleander of Florian Empire and tell me, what kind of impudence brought you to my empire?"

Duke Aleander smiles at his remarks.

"Our emperor wants to send his regards to the newly crowned Emperor.Sadly, he couldn't make it today but he wants to send his congratulations through me.Aside from that I hope that you'll be glad with the gift I've prepared for you, Your Majesty."

The emperor's eyes deepened at the mention of her gift to him,He replies, "Show me.This better be interesting Duke Aleander."

"Very well."

Both of Duke Aleander's hands suddenly swayed on each side,gesturing as if she's presenting.Together with it, tons of small flowers suddenly rained through out the hall.The surroundings also sparkled with gold and soft purple.

The crowd became noisy, "I-is this the Power only the florian empire has?"

"Right, the sacred power gifted to them by the Goddess!"

"Duke Aleander is giving a blessing!?"

The word blessing isn't just a normal blessing, This kind of 'gift' has the powers of Goddess of prosperity imbued in it.It is rumored that whoever was blessed with the Goddess's power will have endless luck and wealth!

So far, Only the Florian empire has been blessed and since then, Florian Empire didn't suffer any drought, heavy rains, and any other calamities.

Only little information can be heard from one empire to another, and only nobles to have such an access to another empire could talk and spread out words about the blessing.So for other people who have heard it, treated it as a myth.

Even if the Seraphina Empire has it's own powers of fire, such beautiful power that can save thousands of lives was envied.

And the person who gave such a blessing was —

"The Knight of The Gods and Goddesses!", One person shouted.

People awed at the fact and the hall quickly became noisy.

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Duke Kyra Heather Aleander

The Knight of The Gods and Goddesses

The Blessing of Florian Empire

Such glorious titles are bestowed upon her.

And here she is standing today infront of Emperor Demetrius, giving a blessing.Does this mean that the Florian Empire supports the new emperor?And even going as far as giving a blessing?

/Doesn't she know what kind of outrageousness has been going in this empire? Doesn't she know what kind of person she's blessing?/

But then they remembered, One more lesser known title that she has that has spread before— A poisonous monster.

Before being blessed by the Gods and Goddesses herself, Duke Aleander has been known to be a monster in the battle field.With her conquering other kingdoms within months, her name spread out, for fear that it might not be a kingdom she conquers next.

After a few kingdoms, The duke seemed to have stopped and the rumors lay low, forgetting about Duke Aleander.Then the rumors of blessing spread out.It's as if they forgot about her being a poisonous monster.

Now combining this big web of information together from everyone's murmuring, they feared for their lives right now.

Is this really a blessing to them?

Is the Duke an enemy or an ally?Either way if those two collaborated or clashed... no one can ensure their safety tonight.

After a few seconds of beautiful small flowers raining through the hall, She suddenly flicks her wrist and a wave of straight golden light flashed through the hall quickly, passing through everyone.

The knights were quick on their feet and immediately pointed their swords at Duke Aleander thinking that it was a threat.

"Relax, it's just an apology gift for everyone since I came late", She explained

Emperor Demetrius raised his hand, signaling them to lower their swords and then—

"My headache is cleared!"

"My feet no longer hurts!"

"My scar, t-they're gone!"

One injury and pains solved after another.No proofs were no longer needed, Duke Aleander was really the person from the rumors and the blessings were true.

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As it quiet down, Duke Aleander spoke once again, "Now, for my grand gift to the Emperor"

As if performing a magic trick, A bouquet with purple and red flowers magically appeared on her hand.Duke Aleander raised it, smelling the fragrant flower as she stared at the emperor's eyes.

Only Duke Aleander noticed how the Emperor's eyes soften...but as sudden as it happened, it quickly changed back into a stern stare.

Duke Aleander gestured the flowers towards him, "May I come close, Your Majesty?"

"Such insolence..!", The Emperor's secretary suddenly exclaimed.

However, the Emperor gave his permission, "You may"

thud..thud..thud..

the sound of her boots stepping on the stairs can be clearly heard as everyone unknowingly held their breath, / Just what kind of confidence does he has?!first, he came late and made a grand entrance and now even daring to get close to the emperor?/

As Duke Aleander made it infront of him, she once again kneeled and presented the bouquet to the Emperor.Kind of like a Knight to it's princess...

Everyone saw how the emperor's eyebrows furrowed and his face became red. /Oh no, he's mad...!/

The emperor stilled while Duke Aleander remained in the same position,still presenting the gift.

Then,Finally moving, he raised from his seat.He bowed down to her level.

Now both of them are face to face.The bloody red eyes stared at the other's eyes.Both unwavering.As her back faced the crowd only the emperor could see the sly but sweet smile from the Duke.

His fist tightened, trying to control himself.The emperor calmed down then whispered something only the both of them could hear.

No one knows what it was but it raised curiosity amongst them...was it a threat?a warning?Surely, it wasn't something good.

He raised his head again, then grabbed the bouquet from the Duke's hands,"I appreciate the Duke's gift.Do also send my regards to Emperor Raesal."

"Surely, Your majesty",Duke Aleander replies then bows as she made her way down the stairs.

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" I miss you, ky... "

Kyra heard the sound of his longing...

It's been 12 years.She's afraid she isn't what she used to be before... She's not the girl Cassian was once in love with and even if he still does, Kyra knows that sooner or later, his heart will just be broken.

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