Time flies so fast. The sky was blue and cloudless as the sun grew even hotter, hitting its midpoint above. The most awaited moment of the two, strong kingdoms has come. Everyone, regardless of their living state, were dressed in their best outfits. From this day onwards, their unparalleled friendship and alliance has been unified. Both long rows of seats in the royal hall was filled with distinguished guests such as loyal partners in businesses, rich merchants and other well-known personalities from the two kingdoms. All of them have come to share their gifts and wishes to the couple for the prosperity of their marriage and the kingdoms as well. Heartfelt smiles and greetings buzzed in the atmosphere. The royal hall have never been this lively and majestic. Huge chandeliers which resembled of great elegance were hanged on the ceiling, giving the whole place an enchanting ambience. Curtains of gold and red on the magnificent windows looked like flowing r

"Father, this thing you gave me was really useful." Prince Anouk looked very much pleased at the black ring on his finger. There was a line of small purple stones surrounding it that sparkles when the light from the candles in the royal hall struck it. Among the smaller ones was a big and transparent one in the middle. On it was a drop of blood that was slowly running out. Earlier it was full but after it was used, it's now vanishing. "Hmm. How was your trip?" King Marcellus straightened on his seat, looking at his son, amused at the news. In his mind, he finally confirmed how powerful he is now. A huge mirror was standing beside him, facing him. The reason why King Marcellus gave Prince Anouk a ring instead of a thousand men was only to test its effectivity. Fortunately, it didn't disappoint. In fact, it even worked more than he expected. He couldn't afford to risk some of his men to attend with Prince Anouk's obsession of Princess Jiyanah. They were reserved for a better purpose. F

Princess Jiyanah was thrown inside the third cell. There, she laid together with some other sick prisoners on the cold ground. Dusts and dirt stained her chopped, white dress and some parts of her smooth, white skin. But little did she know, behind all those cheers that she got with these prisoners, there were also those who didn't like her appearance in such place. They disliked newcomers who already gained that much attention and favor from the majority. They didn't like to be outshined and be replaced in the spotlight. And right now they were staring at her unconscious body on one of the corner of the cell, planning to teach her a lesson. Just after the two soldiers left to report what happened, they were giving each other a meaningful look, a signal that they should start doing it now. Arms and neck filled with tattoos, Ayyah, stood up first as she cracked her knuckles, ready to kick anyone. She was a convicted with multiple murders, a most want

Prince Zaeius and Keir successfully defeated all the soldiers in the cave. And now, they were on their way out, climbing on the two ropes which Méah and Princess Jiyanah used to escape earlier. Talking about the two of them, they're now nowhere to be found. Prince Zaeius and Keir though they're probably somewhere far now, which gave them a relief. Prince Zaeius was the last to climb up. Even there were two ropes, the opening was enough only for one person to pass through. After he finally got out, they heard another noise again. With footsteps echoing below, inside the cave prison, the two friends decided to leave as soon as possible after cutting the ropes. "Over there!" The last thing they heard before they rushed out of the place. Keir was running ahead of Prince Zaeius as he was the first to climb up the rope. Passing through the backyards of brick and wooden houses into the busy marketplace towards the forest near the border wall

After running for a long time and passing through mountains, forests and rivers, Princess Jiyanah and Méah finally arrived near the border of Eastias. Méah helped Princess Jiyanah all the way. Even though Princess Jiyanah wanted to talk to Méah, she didn't have the strength to do so since what she wanted to talk about was something that could possibly break her heart even more. But now that they're on a safe place, resting under an old oak tree for a while, Princess Jiyanah decided to clear the confusion that has been triggering her throughout the whole journey. "May I know your name?" Princess Jiyanah started, staring at the same direction where Méah was facing at. Méah didn't look at her. A part of her was relieved one of them decided to break the wall of silence between them. She thought maybe Princess Jiyanah just didn't want to talk because she's exhausted from her injury and mainly because they're strangers in the first place. Though they had talked back in the prison a few ti