[Writer's Pov]
Somewhere in the far East from the kingdom of Blumund lies another kingdom called Vetmund. Although its small compared to Blumund, it's citizens and soldiers are loyal to the kingdom, and they don't hesitate to offer their lives for the sake of their kingdom. After all, they were considered enemies of the holy church of the Eyes of God, which also made them enemies of Blumund since the church was originally formed in Blumund by the founding ancestors.
Their King, Archduke Gonzalo, habours so much hatred for Blumund kingdom. No matter what, he vowed not to forgive them for what happened in the past. He can still see the visions of the ruthless massacre his people suffered in the hands of Blumund even up to this day. Sometimes, these visions visit him at night as nightmares, and sometimes, he hears voices whispering in his ears, telling him to destroy Blumund.
Presently, Archduke Gonzalo is sitting on his throne with his subordinates and advisors surrounding him. They are planning on what to do to destroy Blumund at once.
"Your honor. I've got good news,"one of his subordinates said."
"Let's hear it,"he responded in a voice that didn't carry any sign of emotion or anything. No excitement. No sadness. Just an empty voice of a man who's been broken to the very core.
"One of my spies who's currently in Blumund has informed me that today, almost all the citizens of Blumund are in their grand colosseum. It seems they are having a festival. "
"And? ... What do you suggest we do with that information,"one of the cocky advisors asked, probably assuming that the information was worthless."
"My lord. I suggest that we shouldn't let this opportunity go to waste. You know, they say a warrior is most vulnerable when he's protecting someone because he won't be able to fight in full strength when he's looking after the person he's protecting. My point here is," he paused and cleared his throat. "It's no secret that Blumund is a very strong nation. They have a large army and talented fughters compared to us. However, today, they are the warrior in a vulnerable state. They are hosting a festival with a lot of citizens who can fight, let alone defend themselves. If we use the ace up our sleeves, we might be able to overcome them."
The other advisors gasped in shock. They wouldn't believe that Toi, the king's most trusted advisor, would suggest something like this. Using the only ace they have against Blumund was too much of a gamble. They were keeping it to use it in case they got attacked not to attack. What will happen if Blumund overcomes their ace. It will only leave them weak without anything else to defend themselves.
"No! That's risky. We can't afford to use our ace. It's the only thing we have that'll keep us safe when Blumund decides to attack us first,"the other advisors said, opposing the idea proposed by Toi.
All this while, the king was quiet. He raised a hand, and the room fell silent.
"It's worth a shot, Toi. Now, summon the three tamers here at once."
"Yes, my lord,"Toi responded, getting up to call their kingdom's best three tamers.
The other elders were opposing this idea but if the king had approved of it, then they wouldn't dare say anything more unless they want to meet their creator that very instant.
After a while, the three tamers entered the palace. One of the best three tamers of the kingdom of Vetmund was none other than Sharia, the king's only daughter. She's 16 years old, and she's probably the youngest yet talented knight in their disposal. Her mother, brothers and sisters all died when she was young in the hands of Blumund, and it's that fact that made her train hard so that one day, she could be powerful enough to exact her revenge.
Toi stood up in front of the three tamers and told them the plan. Without further ado, they proceeded as planned, and ready to attack.
*
Back in Blumund, Athena was feeling sad and desperate. The leader of the church had said very mean things to her which made her feel useless. But still, she didn't want to give up.
She joined a group of people who were there to look for jobs as maids or garden boys. Unfortunately there, she was chased away as well. They said she was too dirty and unfit to work in the palace. There was only one place left for her to try out.
Meanwhile, on the royal side where the king and his family sat, Cyrus stood up with his mistresses following him at the back. The time he was waiting for had arrived. The time to choose new mistresses from the new girls who came to be hired for that job. When he made it down where the mistresses lined up, he called for his old mistress.
"Olivia!"
"Yes, my prince."
"I refuse to walk upon this filthy ground that had been stepped on by many commoners. Have it cleaned, or lay something worthy of my feet,"he said in a pompous tone.
Olivia quickly ordered the other mistresses to bring a red carpet and laid it down on the ground. Prince Cyrus smiled and started walking upon it, looking at the new girls to see if there were any worthy to be his mistresses.
That's when Athena came running and joined the line. It was the only option left for her. She needed to be employed and at this point, she didn't care if she would be a mistress or anything. As long as she'll make some money for his father, it was worth it.
As soon as Prince Cyrus laid his eyes on her, he instantly felt disgusted as he started spitting on the ground.
"Ew... what is this unclean sight before me. Who allowed this girl into this colosseum,"he said looking at Athena.
"Please, prince. I beg you. Choose me to be your mistress,"Athena begged him.
He felt even more disgusted. "Are you even a human or a creature? Or perhaps you're simply a pile of rags? Either way, you are far too ugly and dirty to occupy my time space. Creatures like you aren't even allowed to breathe the same air as l do. Now quickly remove yourself from my presence at once."
Athena felt broken. What was everyone treating her so badly. As Cyrus was choosing a mistress, Zander came too and started choosing some for himself.
Princess Victoria started pulling Flynn to the line of girls.
"C'mon brother, you promised me that you'll choose a mistress this time, so hurry up before Cyrus and Zander choose all the beautiful ones for themselves,"she said pulling him.
"I'm walking, alright,"he responded. He didn't really need a mistress. He had never chosen a mistress in his life unlike his brothers who are always changing one mistress after the other.
"You've been alone for a long time, Flynn. I also want to see you smile, that's why I said you should choose a mistress. Someone who is cute like me,"Victoria was smiling.
Finally, they arrived where the girls were standing. Cyrus had already chosen five girls and Zander only took two.
"Oh, my... if it isn't my dear young brother. I see you've now decided to choose a mistress as well,"Cyrus asked and all he got from Flynn was just a "yup"
Victoria started looking around to check for the most beautiful girl left to choose for his brother. She noticed three girls who were quiet beautiful with attractive bodies and asked Flynn to choose the one he wanted between them, but Flynn didn't even look at them. He looked at the girl sitting on the floor who looked like she had given up on living. She was dirty with tattered clothes and that's when she remembered that it was the same girl who was kicked away earlier for lacking magic. He felt sorry for her. She reminded him of his old life where everyone hated him. She was just like him. She can't even use magic.
"Hey,"he called her.
She looked at him and then looked away.
"Would you like to be my mistress,"he handed his hand over to her.
Athena's face lightened up as she wiped away the tears that were forming on her eyes.
"Yes, my prince. I really want to be your mistress and I promise you I'll be so obedient,"she bowed down.
"Great then. Grab my hand and come with me."
"You... you want me to touch your royal hand,"Athena asked, not believing what she had just heard.
"Yes.. you're my mistress, right?"
"But- but my hands are dirty,"she said looking away.
He bent down and grabbed her hand with both of his and helped her stand up, then looked at Victoria.
"I've found the one l want, now let's go."
"What? She looks dirty and ugly,"Victoria said.
"Then you'll help her take a bath and give her some of your clothes. I'm sure she wouldn't be looking bad by then. "
Cyrus who was watching everything play out started laughing.
"Flynn, you really are an idiot, aren't you? Do you honestly think father will allow you to bring that thing into the house. You know how much he hates dirty commoners. Man, your taste in women sucks. I dare say even the dust on the ground shudders at the thought of having that creature you've chosen step on it,"Cyrus mocked.
Flynn just ignored him as he grabbed Athena by hand and walked to his seat. That's when something huge appeared above the clouds. It's very presence covered the sun from reaching the grand colosseum, creating a very big shadow. Everyone looked up at the sky and it wasn't long before people started running every where in fear, some even crying.
"It's the great red dragon!"
"Run! That creature will kill us all."
They screamed. There was a great barrier that was cast around the kingdom to protect people from attacks like these, but it shattered instantly when the dragon started descending down, stepping on top of buildings and crushing them like they were nothing. On top of the dragon stood three people," Sharia, the princess of the kingdom of Vetmund and two other tamers.
"Prepare to die, citizens of Blumund. You will pay for killing my family and turning the whole world against us,"Sharia shouted from top of the dragon. In that moment, the dragon opened its mouth and a lava-like fire started building up on its mouth.
Tbc