“Why do you, a king’s daughter, want to know about Hollymere grapes?” asked Deril.“I needed to... to wake up my father’s life.”Deril looked at Queenie with a sharp and questioning look.“Don’t make it up, Princess. Just a few days ago, I saw King Darian healthy and happy. He gave out multiplied coins because of your happiness. Your engagement to Prince Fabian seems to be a big dream for King Darian.”Queenie’s heart was saddened to hear Deril’s answer. Why did this guy switch the conversation? He still needed to answer Queenie’s question.“Everything has changed, Deril. Prince Fabian was dead. And my father, hit by the ‘eternal sleep’ weapon.”Deril’s face grew more severe after hearing Queenie’s statement. He stood on the royal stage only a few days ago. Where the Lake festival was held. But Queenie said everything as if the Bright River kingdom had just gone to war.Deril lived in the deep forest and sometimes heard about the kingdom. But not yet gotten any information about the k
Deril stared at Queenie and thought the girl before him might have lost her mind. The Red Orchid cliff was a hard place to go. Most likely, they would lose their lives.But, seeing Queenie’s face that was so firm, Deril felt that she was taking her words seriously. Anything that he had been hearing from people about Queenie all this time was just nonsense.This girl before him didn’t look like a spoiled and trouble-making girl. She was like an authoritative, decisive, and responsible Queen candidate.“Tell Queenie, did you say to me as a request or an order? I am just a commoner living under the auspices of King Darian of the Bright River Kingdom.”Queenie turned her eyes to Deril’s magical vineyard. Deep in her heart, Queenie suspected Deril was not a commoner. Queenie’s cold, stern gaze stopped at Deril’s figure.“I ask for your help as a friend,” she said calmly, sincerely, and convincingly.A light smile appeared on Deril’s face. He was convinced Queenie would become the wise quee
“Stop!” Deril shouted at Queenie.The girl stopped her movement. Queenie was also smart enough to lunge into the thorn forest before them. She’s just checking. But Deril was already so worried.“Don’t be stupid, Princess. You are the Princess of our Kingdom. You are the successor to the throne of King Darian. I wouldn’t be able to show my face to the heaven afterlife if you were to die now. You can die, but not in front of me. Ok!”Deril then pulled out a machete from behind the back of his clothes. Queenie frowned with a cold face. She did not see the machete behind Deril all their way. Or maybe it was because she always walked in front of or next to Deril.The man then wore gloves made of leather. Queenie was astonished. Deril already knew a lot about the journey they were about to take. Including knowing what thorns they have to cross. That was why Deril provided a lot of capable equipment.“Walk after me. Only after I open the way for you, then you allow going through it. Do you u
Queenie was a little hesitant. The man was calm. Queenie was sure all he said was true. All the white hair and wrinkles on his face showed that the man had entered his old age.“The King is on a mission to strengthen the royal army. By asking me to make a potion that can heal wounds quickly. Since the Bright River Kingdom is great, many people are eyeing our kingdom as its target. The potion would make a soldier’s wounds heal immediately. As soon as he is ready to go back to war.”Queenie’s cold face looked at the healer, full of intimidation. She was aware of the probability Tha man was a liar. But the healer seemed to be telling the truth.“What does that have to do with the Red Orchid?”“The potion I am preparing has been ninety percent successful. With the addition of the Red Orchid as the content formula, the herb is perfect.”“What is the proof that everything you say is true?” Queenie continued to investigate.The healer looked around. His eyes stopped on Deril’s hand full of w
Deril and Fergodo climbed onto Fewa's back, and the Little Dragon prepared to fly. Fergodo involuntarily closed his eyes and held onto Deril's shoulder. As a palace healer, Fergodo had knowledge of medicine in excellent grades. But he never in challenging situations and adventures. During this time, he lived more in the palace.Feeling his shoulders gripped by Fergodo, Deril rolled his eyeballs."Oh my god, we both look romantic," he said with a shudder.Queenie, sitting in front of Deril, remained calm as Deril complained."Hey! Queenie, Fergodo is afraid of flying and heights. Looks like I'm the same. Can I hug your waist?" Deril asked in a mischievous tone, teasing Queenie.It wasn't Queenie who gave Deril the answer; it was Fewa. The Dragon roared and flew away, showing his anger because of Deril's words, which he considered lacking."Woooo! Woooo! Woooooo!!!!" Deril shouted at Fewa's back because of the Dragon's sudden movement. "Fewa! Fly carefully and think of our safety on you
While waiting for Fewa and Fergodo to recover, Queenie looked around. The place was far away at ground level. She didn’t understand why it felt so dark. So much thick cold air fog came. Even sunlight was challenging to penetrate the fog.Visibility there was less than two meters. The slightest bit they let their guard down, they didn’t know what to face.“Do not scatter. Stay together. We are in a strange place and don’t know the dangers in front of us.”Hearing what Queenie said, Fewa slowly approached Fergodo. Fewa and Fergodo sat on the ground. At the same time, Deril and Queenie kept Fewa and Fergodo with their backs to each other. A sword was drawn in Queenie’s hand.When they were in silence, Queenie seemed to hear a slow hiss. An echoing hiss. Her eyes narrowed, and her sword stood in hand. Deril glanced at Queenie.“Can you use that sword?” he asked.“You better be quiet, Deril. Focus your attention around. Did you hear that hissing sound too?”“Hiss? What hiss? I didn’t hear
Hearing Deril’s words, Fewa roared. Deril was surprised!“Oh, Ok, Fewa! Ok, Queenie! Dont answer me. I don’t want to die at your hands.”After a long fight against the snakes, Queenie and Deril feel exhausted. Seeing his friends would be the snakes’ meal, Fewa deftly lowered his body. He asked Queenie, Deril, and Fergodo to climb onto his back.In such a thick fog, Fewa could not fly high. The Little Dragon was not strong enough to break through the fog. But his friends would be safer if they were on Fewa’s back.Fewa just swooped down, and suddenly, a snake wagged its tail in Fewa’s body. The Dragon was momentarily dazed and fell to the ground. The atmosphere was getting tense and chaotic. Fewa, the most powerful among them, had now been defeated.Queenie saw Fewa. She was worried about him. Although the little Dragon was still moving, he looked fragile.“Fewa! Call Argo! Hurry, Fewa!” cried Queenie.“Argo?! Who is he? How to call someone here? Are you preparing dessert for these sna
After Argo and Fergodo had gone, Queenie, Deril, and Fewa entered the big hole that looked like a cave. The only light available was from Fewa’s flaming eyes. The Little Dragon’s eyes were fiery red. That was enough to help them see the way in front.“Fewa! Can’t you make a fire burn in your mouth? Like torches, will we get easier walking?” asked Deril.“Shut your mouth, Deril! Not the time to joke. Make sure you step because the Rocks below us are so slippery.” Queenie rebuked Deril.Instantly, the man fell silent. Queenie’s right; the rocks below them were so slippery. Some even looked pointed and sharp. Deril imagined if he slipped and fell sitting, the first thing that would happen was a pointed stone would directly pierce his ass.He shuddered with all his imagination. They all walking more than three hours. There were no sounds or animals in the cave. There was only the sound of gurgling water falling from the cave walls. Everything felt damp, looked dark, mossy, and suffocating