"Greetings to you king father." I curtsied when he was just a few steps in front of me. "Rise my child." Father saidI looked up and see father looking at me with love and affection that he has never once shown to me before. This surprised me so I turned my gaze away, not to the extent that he would notice. "Let me look at you before you leave." Father gently cupped my face and raised my face. He looked at me with such warmth. "You really have your mother’s looks."My father’s words gave me a sense of warmth. Something I have craved from him since the first time I met him. "I want to apologize to you my child." Father’s voice was firm and gentle. "I have never been such a father to you. I know that in your heart, you have some ill feelings towards me."His words shook me. It is true that I have some ill feelings against him to some extent. It has been many years since he has taken me in as his daughter but he never once been a father to me. Even though in the exterior, I seem to b

All the preparations for the parade are set. The only ones the people are waiting are me and Ragnar.When Ragnar and I walked hand in hand outside, I can feel the people’s stares towards me. This made me a bit nervous. The ones who are here now are the employees inside the palace and also Ragnar’s men. Outside will be common people of the people. Just thinking about how I will look to them made me a little stiff. "Don’t be nervous." Ragnar squeezed my hand that he was holding, giving me a sense of security. He must have sensed my anxiety. "I am right beside you." He assured me with a smile.Once Ragnar and I reached our luxurious carriage, Kyler open the doors and bowed as a greeting to us. Ragnar ushered me carefully inside the beautiful carriage that was decorated with flowers and followed after.I take my seat on the comfy cushion and inhaled deeply. ’This is it.’ I told myself.This will be my first time leaving the capital and traveling to a foreign land. A mix of anxiety, nerv

"Whoa..." Ragnar and the rest have slowed down the pace of the horses and looked back at the building debris blocking the road.All of the people around me were dumbstruck as to what had just happened. Even I can’t seem to comprehend how the debris slowed down when it was just on top of us, waiting to flatten us to death. I looked back at Ragnar with the same dumbfounded face the rest of the people are having. Ragnar was looking at the pile of debris and looked at me after. It was like he was saying ’I know it was you who did that’ while gazing into my eyes. "How did that just happened?" Philip was the one to word out the question all of the people present was thinking. "I am not sure but this isn’t the time to ponder over it." Ragnar said with a calm demeanor. "We need to make haste. This area is not safe. Philip, please lead the way." "Yes." Philip still had that dumbfounded look but it was replaced with a serious look in no time. He resumed leading the way.Ragnar pulled Shadow

[Isabella’s POV]I can hear the fighting that was going on outside. I can hear swords clashing and men screaming. I can only imagine what kind of battle was raging outside now. "I am sorry that I am of no help outside." Philip said. He was groaning in pain due to his ribs being broken. "It’s okay. I am sure Ragnar’s men are quite capable in battle." I smiled at him to relieve his worries. I was still pressing his wound on his forehead to stop the bleeding. "I just feel useless." Philip sighed. "Don’t think like that." I scolded him. "You are my personal knight. Of course your place is here by my side."That is why I agreed to be left here beside Philip. Even though I want to go outside and help Ragnar in fighting, I decided to be left here with Philip so that he won’t think of anything stupid like going out and fighting in his condition.The sound of the fighting is getting nearer and nearer. Not long I can hear someone exchanging sword swings just outside the door.My heart w

"You did it Isa. You won." Philip looked at me with surprise and praise. "I guess I did." I was panting lightly. I have won my first real one on one battle.Judging by Luna’s confidence, I was sure that she is a capable fighter. But I know I have an advantage because she didn’t know my true capabilities. She let her guard down and that was her down fall.I looked at the unconscious young woman on the ground and saw the metal she was holding beside her. I picked it up and started to inspect it.Looking at it closely, it looked just like any ordinary metal but with color as black as charcoal. Its surface was smooth to touch and it felt cold on my palm. "Philip, it’s better for you have this." I handed the metal over to Philip. "Are you sure?" Philip took the metal and looked at it. "This will be of use to you in the future." I insisted. "Hmm, okay." Philip nodded and put the metal inside his pocket. ’Should I kill her?’ I thought to myself while looking at the unconscious Luna.L