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Chapter 8 - Chapter 8:Green crystal cave

Partially bathed in golden light, the sky, with its unusually delicate and lively blue hue, complemented the mood of the black crystal palace with a blissful seclusion.The peace and quiet was soon interrupted by heavy breathing and clashing of swords at a very spot near the gardens, behind the palace.Clutching his shirt at the precise spot where Yoong had landed a blow, Shin walked up to Yoong, recalling their final sparring session before they were sent on their mission.The sword has its use,you know shin said as he looked up at yong.When Yong's focus shifted to Rui, he nearly forgot about Shin until a sudden bull rush knocked them both off balance.Not bad for a sneaky fox,Rui said to shin who was beaming with smiles since that was the first time he knocked both Rui and yong off their feet.Yong pulled his arm back to swing his blade with his eyes locked locked on his target shin.Rui who saw the austere look on yong's face reached accross his body, tightened his grip on it and remained alert Incase he made any unexpected move.He drew his sword out just around the time yong's eyes changed into it's cold colour.Oh shit! What did I do this time? His smile slowly faded as he sensed the sudden change of aura.Shin uttered barely a whisper as he fixed his gaze on the devil prince who stood opposite him in the garden, watching as his eyes changed to something that nobody wanted to see despite how stunning they appeared.They were definitely two explosives waiting to be let loose.They all knew what happens when he went purple.And shin certainly did not want to help in rebuilding the castle again, that shit was hectic for someone who had no power,shin thought to himself.Yong halted in his steps while looking at the blade right in his face.Break free from it.A devilish smile formed on his face as he looked at shin.Do.Not.Do.That.Again.As he was about to make a scene, the daredevil shin dropped sharply to his knee, faked a smile, and noticed a figure lurking behind a pillar. His mind suddenly became illuminated with the possibility of escaping the catastrophe he had nearly caused. With his hands flying about, he ran like a crazy person towards Vera without saying anything. Vera's eyes snapped open when she noticed the enormous man sprinting in her direction.She started to shake and let out an audible scream.She appeared as though something was going to strike her as she crossed her arm over her face. Shin creased his brows but did not stop in his tracks. He looked at the bewildered Vera and said, "Play along, mortal," before stepping behind her and taking both of her frail shoulders in his arms."You would not hurt me in front of a lady right?" Shin exclaimed loudly, causing Yong to turn to face them. A certain someone smirked upon hearing this,what makes you think so? He smirked as he started walking towards them but stopped midway when he felt his power sedging through him. In an instant, a smoke the color of his eyes shot out of him, growing larger and larger.Yong stepped into it almost immediately.Wait! Vera escaped from shin's grasp and dashed towards the smoke that was closing in on her. "I do not want to use those stairs," she muttered as she leaped into the smoke, leaving her shoes behind. 

I thought this would lead to our room,just like the other time.Vera emerged from the smoke and entered a cave, where she was startled to see green crystal fragments strewn all over their heads. You should be afraid of smoke appearing out of no where now,mortal.When the mortal started to stand motionless, Yong could only smile and keep his mouth shut. N-no,maybe.I just didn't. Want to use those annoying stairs,my feet still hurt.They continued to walk in the direction of the green crystal until they eventually reached its end.Vera was somewhat reminded of something by the location they were in now; it was darker and had black leaves, giving the impression that all of the life had been drained out of it, than the woods she used to run through back home.Winged creatures began to fall from above, producing heavy flapping noises that reverberated throughout the area.What Yong saw pleased him.Feeling arms encircling his waist, Yong froze in place. Attempting to pull her away, Vera, terrified, buried her face in his back.Having never experienced a woman's touch before, he was unsure of how to feel at that precise moment.Closing his eyes, he pulled away from her as a whiff of blood caught his attention, and he raised his nose.With a leap, Yong landed directly in front of a severely injured creature.She was dragging herself to one of the trees, trying to find her way through an opening.Please spare me ,the little girl cried as she was dragging her body away from the devil prince.When Vera appeared behind Yong, she shoved him away with all her might in an attempt to raise the creature. However, a powerful wind carried her and some leaves away with it.Everything became blurred as she tried to get back up.Get away from my daughter,you mortal.She had grey eyes with white hair. She flew towards Vera in a fit of rage, her silver dress fitting her flawlessly slender figure.You are dead meat as soon as you touch her.He approached the white witch with methodical strides,looking down,like he was counting the pebbles one at a time but with a cold voice that sounded like a warning alarm.They returned to the castle and his room with just a few words and a snap of his fingers.Tell me this has never happened and that was a nightmare? Believe what you want to believe ,dear mortal.You might be interested in knowing that this mortal's name is Vera.As she leaves the room, she casts an observant glance at him. While trying to figure out how to get to the kitchen, she ran into the wise one .I'm sorry Sir,here let me help you up.This seems too good to be true,no body had actually knocked me off my feet till today,vera?he let out a laugh.she creased her browse looking at the old one who seemed to be amazed .Do I know you?