The 2nd princesâ servants were busily scurrying back and forth arranging colourful flowers. Rare fruits and expensive desserts were set on a giant dinner table. More flowers were placed around the table. Although only relatives to the royal family were invited, hundreds of guests were coming out of loyalty to the imperial family. They also came to pay respects to the emperor and the second prince, Ibec.
âIs this ok?â
A maid nervously asked the head maid.
âLetâs double check to make sure everything is perfect. We canât leave a stone unturned.â
Everything looked good however the head maid was still concerned. Today was the banquet for the 2nd prince. Ibec was known for being a neat freak. Everything had to be perfectly in its place so the people on the 2nd princesâ palace were especially nervous.
âLetâs place some more flowers.â
âOkayâ
âThis should be enoughâŚâ
Phew, the chief maid sighed. Everything was arranged at lightning speed as they finished placing the flowers. A gentle wind blew in, bringing a pleasant scent. The maids instinctively straightened up as they recognised the owner of this cool energy.
âWhat a mess.â
The maids turned stiff at his voice. A young prince with silver hair is standing at the entrance. Itâs the 2nd prince Ibec. The ladies hurriedly bowed as terror swept over them. Ibec was just a 12 year old child but he had formidable power as the second prince of the empire. In addition, he had brutally killed three princesses by the time he was 6. The maids could barely breathe. Step, step, step. Ibec approached the table and took out a measuring tape.
âItâs out of place.â
He frowned.
âI thought I told you to line up the cutlery neatly.â
Snap! He violently flicked the measuring tape in his hand. Blue power swirls in his hands as the maids try to figure out what was out of place.
âWeâre sorry!â
The maids continued bowing. A sharp wind crashed against the dishes on the dining table.
âWe didnât know. Weâll prepare it again.â
The measuring tape around Ibecâs hand flashed with power. The white light grew as he prepared to strike down the servants.
âStop it, brother.â
It was Nikil who interrupted him and pulled his shoulders.
âIsnât it your birthday today? Do we really need to see blood on such a happy day?â
Ibec glanced at Nikilâs hand on his shoulder. He didnât even hear Nikilâs footsteps as he approached. Has he suddenly learnt to silence his steps? Or was he neglectful in observing his surroundings? Ibec shoves Nikilâs hand aside and returns his gaze to the maids. Ibec looked like he was going to continue attacking his maids but Nikil didnât retreat as he addressed them.
âPlease finish up your work here. Ibec, people are going to be coming soon so this place canât look too bloody.â
Ibec sighs and glances back towards the ladies.
âGet back to work.â
âThank you, your highness!â
The maids rushed off but Ibec made sure to imprint their faces on his mind. Nikil recognised that expression and clicked his tongue.
âIf I donât punish them harshly, I will have a target on my back,â Ibec sighed, exasperated.
âIâm targeting you after all. Arenât you the same?â
Nikil smiled sarcastically and Ibecâs blue eyes darkened. He lifted them to examine Nikil.
âIâve heard that youâve been leaving your palace often.â
âOh really?â
âYouâve been going to the Black Rose Palace.â
Ibec noticed Nikilâs concerned expression and smiled, âI was thinking of inviting that cub. Should I?â
Nikil returned his smile.
âShould I just kill you now?â
âJust try and see if you can.â
The light of the sun godâs powers flowed from Nikilâs hands. Ibec didnât retreat either as he summoned energy which gleamed blue. The ground started vibrating and the maids who were still arranging the room rushed to escape. Just then an overbearing presence entered the room. Ibecâs eyes widened.
âYour majesty!â
Nikil and Ibec struggled to regain their strength under the pressure of the emperor. Although the emperor normally doesnât involve himself in fights, on this occasion he stopped them. They canât continue quarrelling without at least greeting the emperor butâŚ
ââŚâ
There was an unbelievable sight at the entrance of the room. The emperor was walking and in his arms,
ââŚ?â
He was carrying the princess.
***
âYawn.â
On the way to the second princesâ palace I canât help but yawn as I burrow my face into the emperorâs stable chest. If I think about it, being carried like this isnât too bad. In the past I did everything alone. Back then, I turned my back on humans whoâve always betrayed me. At the same time I was still afraid to be alone so I let myself be killed by a human. Never again. My potential is strong but my body is weak so for now Iâll have to rely on humans. The mana that was imprinted on my soul is still too overpowering for this body. But once Iâm stronger I wonât ďżźhave to lean on anyone and Iâll show my power to those weak humans. If I become the emperor, wouldnât my power be great enough to get revenge? Iâm a witch after all, I thought with an evil smile.
âI guess youâre attending the banquet just like you wanted, Princess.â Harriet said.
He raised an eyebrow at me.
âLook at that smile. You must be really happy. Ah, youâre so adorable.â
His smile is so unattractive. I really canât understand the emperorâs aide.
As we went to the entrance of the banquet hall we were greeted by servants. At that moment I got goosebumps from the mana that was flowing through the air.
âIs there a fight going on inside?â
I glanced up and saw Nikil on one side and on the other side thereâsâŚ
âan ice wizard?â
The boy had the rare ice power that was also possessed by the emperor. I wished I could use it too. Anyway, those weak guys are busy hitting each other. But I was curious and I couldnât help laughing. Then Harriet blocked my line of sight as he came to explain.
âTheir mana is already quite strong. Their fight could hurt you.â
Then he looked closer at me. Why is he only looking at me. Thereâs a fight going on you know.
Suddenly the emperor looked down and tilted my chin towards him.
âYour majesty, are you worried about the princess being exposed to their mana?â Harriet giggled.
The emperor narrowed his eyes at Harriet. But the emperor still covers my face to hide it from mana exposure.
âIf they fight like this, arenât they going to hurt my daughter?â
No, you really donât have to worry. Iâm stronger than those kids in there.
âSince youâre still weak, itâs better to avoid dangerous things.â
No! I want to see more! I struggled but the emperorâs arms held me tightly so I couldnât move.
âTell them to stop.â
Harriet smirked and went into the room and soon the servants in the room bowed and exclaimed.
âYour majesty!â
At the same time, the flow of the princesâ mana was cut off and I became curious. The emperor was able to overpower the mana that the princes were releasing. Everyone else was stunned at the power used to stop a kidsâ fight. Haah, letâs just forget it. I leaned into the emperorâs chest and he started to pat my back. Pat, pat, pat. Are you secretly a masseur? My muscles loosened and I felt satisfyingly light. I laughed happily.
âYou must like this.â
The emperor smiled at me. For some reason, his smile seems like itâs friendly rather than ridiculing. I smiled wider and the emperors smile got also got broader.
âFather.â
At that time I heard Nikilâs voice and I turned my head to look at him. But, strangely, his face was stiff as if he was fearful.
âWhy did you come here with rabbit, no, I mean with Leona?â He said in a quivering voice.
âSurelyâŚâ
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His hands were clenched in fists.
âYouâre not planning to kill her, right?â
Ah, seriously. What kind of delusion does Nikil have. I cover my face with my palm.