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Chapter 61: Bold Accusation
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Blood and Darkness Chapter 62: Hot and Cold
"Are you feeling sick, Your Highness?" one of my court ladies asked when I didn't leave my bed yet. "No. Just a minute." Truth is, I feel like my body is so heavy that's why I don't want to get up. Probably because of the journey. Or maybe due to the stress I've went through last night thinking of how I would say to Demitri and his family that I will leave. At the end, I couldn't think of a strong alibi."How is the Her Majesty? Did you hear any news?" I asked while I'm in front of the huge mirror and the court ladies are assisting me in wearing all the necessary layers of clothes which is a burden to every living lady."We heard that she is already awake and is now doing well, Your Highness."I sighed in relief. My soul can now finally have its peace knowing that the queen is safe from the dangerous poison. To know that is enough for me even though no one will know what sacrifice I have to make. At least I know that I did what is right and could benefit everyone."How about the culp
Blood and Darkness Chapter 63: Embedded Promise
"I-I am telling the truth, Your Highness! It was her!""Don't fucking disrespect her!"The floor of the cell suddenly turned to ice and the lower extremities of the culprit got frozen."Ares," the King stopped him from going further.I swallowed hard, couldn't defend myself. I'm even willing to trade my life just to save the queen, and yet I would be accused of such a big crime? What on earth is happening? There must be something big behind this. Why else would this man point me as the one who gave him the order?"Can you prove your claim?" The king asked the culprit, it shook my faith."Arthur, he might be lying," the queen with her soft voice. She is really very kind."He might be, yes. But we should consider all the angles to know the truth, Romina.""Father, Ophelia can never do that!" Demitri defended me."Ares is right, Father. She is kind. She would not dare do that," Prince David said."And she even helped us to get the cure for Mother. This man must be lying to put the blame
Blood and Darkness Chapter 64: About to Die
'If you want to know who is behind this, you should start asking yourself who hates you,' Raja talked in my mind.Who hates me? I don't know. In this palace, I'm only interacting with my court ladies, Demitri, the princes and the queen and king.'One who has motive to take you down. He or she must have the power since he or she can control some people.'I thought about it thoroughly. But moments passed and I still don't have any suspect in mind.'Why would someone want me out of the picture, anyway? I'm not an important person–''Of course, you are. You are chosen to be the crown princess, may I remind you.'My eyes narrowed.Wait. Someone who hates me... someone who has power... crown princess. Why do I feel like this is leading me to something?'It must be one of the ladies who were chosen at the ball,' Raja said and that lighted up something in my mind. 'She must have wanted the crown princess' throne so bad, so she ordered someone to frame you up in order for you to be executed fo
Blood and Darkness Chapter 65: Surrender Her
"No... no. This won't work, Demitri. If you dragged me out of there when I'm supposed to be imprisoned, it would only make me more guilty in their eyes," I said."And what do you want me to do, Ophelia? Let you be imprisoned in that dark and filthy cell? I won't let that happen!" His jaw clenched, eyes almost bloodshot in both anger and frustration."But I want to face this head-on, Demitri. Running away will prove nothing. I want to face them and let them see that I'm not guilty at all so I don't have to hide.""Ophelia, you don't understand...""Understand what? The palace will soon be in chaos, and your Father will condemn you for running me away. I don't want that to happen. I don't want to stain your reputation and make you look bad. You think this, running away, will make everything better? No, Demitri. No. It will just make everything worse. What you should do is surrender me–""Surrender you? What the fuck is that?!'"Can you please listen? Let me finish!"We are both almost y
Blood and Darkness Chapter 66: On Her Side
'You mean you already have several masters before me?''No. You are my master for my whole life time. Once I'm not a dragon spirit anymore and can show myself physically, I will be tied to you in life and death, which means that if you die, I will die as well.'I sighed in relief. 'Thank the Heavens you are still a dragon spirit. I don't want you to die because of me, you know that. Raja, if ever I will die today, I do hope that you would still remember me in your next life even if you already have another master.''I won't let you die, my lady,' he said in a hard, velvety voice.I smiled bitterly. 'If this is my fate, none of us can do about it, Raja. I don't want to cause further chaos in this kingdom so it is better that I'm gone.'He growled. 'And you will just give up like that? What about your main goal? What about your father? You still need to find him. You still need to know the truth behind your identity. You still need to know why your mother never told you anything about y
Blood and Darkness Chapter 67: Till We Meet Again
"I'm sorry if we were a bit late," Demitri whispered solemnly. "I don't know what would I do if..." he trailed off as though he can't say the words like saying it will pain him."Raja was there. He saved me. And you did, too." Then I looked at the three princes. "You all saved me. I don't think a simple thank you is enough to express how grateful I am to all of you.""You are already a family to us, Ophelia. And aside that we believe you are not capable of doing that, we also don't want our father to commit a mistake that he would regret," Prince David said."Well, anyway, do you know where is your dragon? I'm wondering," Prince Evan went out of the topic. "He is here." I smiled and pointed my necklace."Oh, right! I remember something I have read. Dragon summoners have dragon necklaces. So that must be it," Prince Evan said."You should eat now to fully regain your energy," Demitri said, still holding my hand like he was holding his fragile life.'It is the last day, my lady,' Raja
Blood and Darkness Chapter 68: Awakened
The wind blew as the old lady chanted words I'm not familiar with while holding the magical mirror. All were silent, waiting for the truth to prevail.Demitri went beside me and glanced at Raja. Although it was obvious that he has questions in mind, he didn't say anything and just held my hand as we faced together the mirror of the past."Oh, magical mirror of the past, posession of the great Queen Lynea of the ancient witch empire, grant us our wish! Show us who were the culprits behind the poisoning of Solterra's Queen Romina!" the old lady said while eyes were closed.All were astounded when the next moment, the real event was shown. First in the sequence of events shown was Lady Lilian giving Monroe Levitsky two small black bottles with black lid, exactly the same as the one found in my bedroom. Next shown was Matt Monroe sneeking to my room and putting the bottle on my belongings. The townspeople and the king especially, looked very shocked of what they have seen. They all knew t
Blood and Darkness Chapter 69: Poisonous Incense
"Are you with anyone, perhaps?""No. I was alone.""Wait. Let me help you a bit with your wound," I said. I have a little knowledge about aiding someone so I did what I know. I tore a little part of my dress and wrapped it on her wound to stop it from bleeding."I was also attacked by the bandits and my carriage was ruined. I don't know what we should do about this, but I guess we are left with no choice but to walk and try to seek for help along the way. Let's just hope that there are other travelers that will pass by who could help us, or there are people living nearby.""All right," she said and slowly stood even she was wincing in pain."Uh, you can hold my arm for support. Are you sure you can walk?"'"I think I can," she said and held my elbow.'What way should we go?' I asked Raja in my mind.'West,' Raja said.We went to my carriage first so I could get a few of my things before we walked to the west."In what kingdom are you from?" the lady asked. "I'm Lucia, by the way.""I
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