In front of the castle. [WRITTER'S NARATION]
Hair are long on his waist. White hair shining even under the light of the full moon. Eyes are white like his hair. His eyeballs are not visible. Very fair skin. Lips are light red. He appearance is shining with youth. At first glance, anyone can tell that he is a noble. The Court of Lustness. Kester Mith.
'Welcome to the De Rewelot mansion, Lord Mith'. Pan and the other bowed as they welcome him with respect. Mith smile. 'It's a very nice to meet with you. Panlack Harisioum'. He said. Pan smile. 'Let me escort you to the king'. He said with a bow. Pan lead Kester into the castle. 'Hmm, the environment feels a bit gloomy'. Mith said as he observe the surroundings. 'Yes, my lord. The unexpected attack had committed the castle a bit unsettled'. Pan said as he is leading him to waiting room. 'I see, after having his Majesty's letter. I sense it something very urgent'. Mith smirk. Pan glance at him for a moment then avert his gaze from him. 'Is the future queen is alright now? It must had shocking for me'. Mith suddenly said. Pan didn't from his question. Kester Mith is a type of with angelic beauty that every girls love to have. He is like ladies perfect man. He trust Dlak above all. Worrying for future queen not surprising in his case but surely, all demons are not fond of her.
'Her Majesty is in a healthy condition for now. It was a great shock for her at first unexpectedly, she overcome it much quickly'. Pan said. 'That's better. It was always a tradition that after ascending the throne. The King ought to have concubines and mistresses in a month after the coronation. From them, a queen selected'. Mith said. 'But his Majesty didn't choose a queen in a hundred years or had any concubines'. Mith smirk. 'Now, I understand why he didn't accept any women'. Pan face become grim. After Heyeri came in this place. Everyone know instantly that Dlak has already set his mind. To bring a queen means to bring the demon king's blessings.
'Harisioum, I hope of your loyalty and assist for his great Majesty'. Mith said he look at Pan. He know the answer already. His face is serious.
Pan smirk. His eyes are burning with strange light. His eyes are now black. Eyeballs are glowing green. Demon eyes.
Without hesitation he said, 'My fate is to fight with death if it is for his Majesty'.
Heyeri
Aster a hours passed, I wake up from a comfortable sleep. I sketch my arms. Feeling refresh and healthy. I look outside the window. Hm? It's night already? That kind of strange. A knock came from the door. 'Come in'. I said. Meili come in the room a tray in her hands. he smile brightly. 'Your Majesty, your awake. Are you feeling well?' She asked. I smile. 'Yes, I am much better then before'. I said. I look at the item on her tray. 'What it is?' I asked.
'It's a desert called ''devil's desire''. It is the most nutritious and sweet desert in this land. His Majesty personally arranged it for you'. She said as she serve it to me. Dlak...himself arranged this desert. He must have very worried about me. It makes me smile. I think I am smiling more often. I should thank him later. I took a bite. 'Wow, it's very delicious'. It's feel like my body is graining more energy. She look at me with smile and proud. 'It is. After all, the previous queen herself first invent it's recipe'. 'Oh, she must were a nice cooker'. I said. I don't know that queens are like to cook. 'Indeed, she was a nice cooker and a nice person who ruled this land with the previous king. It was her hobby to cook'. Meili explain.
Wow, it seem like the previous queen was a really kind person. It reminds me that I will become the queen soon. I don't know if I can be great like her.
I look out the window. 'Meili, why is the sky is suddenly become dark? It was bright a while ago'. I asked the thing I was curious after walking up. 'Oh! I forget to tell you about the most important thing here'. She said. I look at her with confused. 'Most important thing?' 'Yes, it is common in this Land. The Land of Lareloc is particularly a different climax land then any other kingdoms. Of each month, few days night fall quickly after a few hours of daylight. But the sudden change of weather give us demons negative effects. Demons powers and abilities become weak. For that many youth and children demon become sick or died. Because the power of their is growing and they don't have much potential yet to control such a difficult situation '. Meili explained. 'I am surprise to know that demon can have this type of problem. I thought they are like immortals'. I said. 'Ahem, we are. After all, not everyone is invincible'. She said. 'So, is there nothing to overcome it?' I asked with concern. 'There is. The king has the ability to protect us from it. The ritual they perform is called the 'Moon-shadow ritual'. Although, we don't know how he do it. Because of him, we are now in much better position then before'. Meili said happily. The name of the ritual sounds like some black magic ritual or something. 'He seem to me is really a kind person and yet, I don't know about him much'. I said. Staring at the ground. I first thought he is a dangerous and ruthless person. But after spending time with him. He is not that type of person. Although, I don't know him much. Meili stare at me. Then she smile. 'We are happy to have his Majesty as our king. He has been protect us always. If it's aren't for his Majesty, I wouldn't had been met you. Trust me you Majesty, when you know him more better. You will like him too'. She said generously. Dlak is doing his best to protect his people and land. I should do my best as well. 'Meili, is there a library in this castle?'
Dlak
I am spelling magical languages. My eyes are closed as I focus on this. The moon is now blood red. Black clouds gather on the sky. My body is glowing as I read the languages. I put my hands on the floor. transferring my power on the magic circle. The place vibrate violently. Cracks appear on my mask. Right Eye side mask broken. A enormous power of golden speared arounds. The vibrating stopped. The moon turned white and the clouds around it disappeared.
I stand up and removed the face mask. I place the broken mask on the table. I walk on a side of the room. Opening a door. Behind it is full of same mask. There are 200 masks. I guess. I took off my broke mask. I grab a mask from it and then wear it. I am wearing this mask from my childhood. I don't remember from which age I started to wear it.
My mind goes to Little Lily. I wonder how is she doing now? I hope she don't pressure herself much. After the meeting, I will visit her.
'Another mask broke? Must be tough to wearing it'. Pan cross his arms as he speak. 'Does the Moon-shadow ceremony completed?' He asked as he move forward. 'Yes. This land will be normal again'. I reply as I fixed my mask. The Moon-shadow ceremony is a purification ritual for our land. 'The name of the ritual sounds like some bad thing. Anybody will misunderstand if they first hear it'. He said. I frown. Thinking of my first experience performing this ritual. It was...horrible.
'By the way, Lord Mith has came. He is now in the waiting room'.
'Alright, let's go'. I said as I make my way to the waiting room. Pan followed silently. He is a bit quiet. Something is on his mind. If I asked he would say 'nothing'.
I enter the room. Kester was sitting on the couch. He stand up and bow respectfully. 'It's a great honor to meet with you again, your Majesty'. Kester said.
Heyeri
'Do you really need to come here. You just recovered recently, your Majesty'. Meili said with concern. 'I am fine, really. I don't feel unwell anymore'. I said. Suring her. 'But still, please don't push yourself too hard'. She said. I smile. 'I won't'. When I said I would like to go to the library for doing study in this world. Meili wasn't agree at first. Said that I just recover recently I shouldn't pressure my brain. I make her agree. It was hard to make her agree but I did. I am not in a major problem. It was just a shock. That's remind me of that incident. The incident that I will never forget. 'Your Majesty? You look down. Are you okay?' Meili asked. 'Everything is alright. Let's going'. I smile. I shouldn't think of it right now.
We enter in the library. Wow! its so huge. The area is so big. Hundreds of bookshelf. Almost touching to the celling. Billions of books. There are sector of many categories. The library room feel like historical. 'Oh my! there are so much books'. I said excitedly. Meili chuckles. 'I am glad you like it. It's the De Rewelot royal family's library. There are almost everything you need'. She said. 'Is it alright for me to come in this important place without his Majesty's permission?' I asked.
'Please don't worry about it. You are the future queen of this land. You can do whatever you want'. Meili answered. I chuckles. 'I don't want to interfere to his work. I hope I am not making any problem'. 'Your not'. Meili said with a big smile. I asked Meili about what his Majesty is doing before coming here. She said he is currently investigating about that attack incident. That why, I don't want to interfere now. But I can't sit idly so I came here. He told me to do what I want in here. I guess there no problem with it. I was looking at the shelfs when suddenly I remember. 'It could be nice if I have a pen and paper to write down some notes'. 'Oh! I will get you it right away!' She left the room before I would say something. Whoa, she is fast. But I am thankful to her. I should stroll around to see for some specific books to read. I walk aisle of bookshelves. The room is so quiet. Only my footsteps sounds. Natural for Libraries but it feel kind of creepy. What if there are ghost in here? What if someone following me? No, no it will never happen. Besides, ghosts are not real but if demons are real then maybe.....
Don't overthink Heyeri! I hope Meili come soon... I suddenly stop in front of a shelf. '' History of the Land of Lareloc''. The book's title got my attention. It is this country's name. The demon's land name. I try to reach for the book. It so high on there. I can't reach my hand on there. I look around. There should be a ladder around. Ah! Found it. I took the wood ladder and carry it at that book side. But the problem is...I never rise on a ladder! On that, it is wood. There are high chance I can be fall from it but I need to get that book. I can look for another but I have a feeling that there is something I should know.
I took a deep breath. Alright! I am prepared! I grab the ladder's side. Slowly getting on the ladder. I almost got there. As I was reaching for the book the book with my hand. Suddenly, my foot slips. Oh no, I am going to fall!
I shut my eyes tightly. It's will going to hurt if I fall from this high.
Wait...I don't feel any hurt but it feel like I am floating. I slowly open my eyes. The next thing I know is that I am standing on the ground. Not laying. A blue aura sparkling around me. Wow, such a gentle aura.
'Are you alright? My lady?' A gentle sweet voice call out to me. I look straight. Sky blue hair that is hanging under his neck. Dark brown eyes are looking at me. White skin. The gentle aura is gathering on his hand as he hold then. His aura saved me from falling. I am stunned for a moment. All demons here are beautiful. 'I-I am okay. Thank you for your help'. I politely said. He grins. 'I am glad to hear. It would be not nice for a beautiful young lady to fall'. He said. He bent down. Grabbing the book I try to pick that feel down. His hand run on the book. He then hand it to me. I grab the book. 'Thank you again'. I said. Bowing slightly as a show of respect. He wave at me. As saying ''it's okay''.
'It's rare to see a girl in this castle. You don't looks like a maid. Are you from a noble house miss?' He asked. Scanning me. He don't know me yet. Well, how should I introduce myself...? It is awkward to say that....
'My name is Heyeri Kay. I am new here'. I bow as I introduce myself. I hope he know. Why I feel so embarrassed? 'Hmm, I think I had hear this name before....' He said as he put his finger on his chin. Seemly in deep thought. One minutes, two minutes, four minutes passed but he said nothing. Wait, is he trying to remember where he heard my name? He kind of forgetful I guess? I didn't asked his introduction. I should ask this, the silence becoming awkward.
'Lord Theodorous, I hope that you didn't forget the most important thing' Before I would ask Meili said formally. She is standing behind him from some distant.
'Oh, Meili. it's been a while. I didn't thought of you meeting here'. The man wave at her. Seem surprise but happy. I wonder if they are close. Meili step forward. Standing by my side. 'This is her Majesty. Future queen of Land of Lareloc. Lady Heyeri Kay'. Meili said politely.
The man eyes widen. 'Ah! I remember! His Majesty said to me that he will bring his queen. Ah...my bad. I apologize to her Majesty. I hope your grace with forgive this mere servant's mistake'. He said as he bow with respect. Sincerely repentance. 'Please not be guilty You did not done any mistake. People can forget. As long as they remember. It's okay'. I smile. He look at me with surprise expression. Meili smiled. 'Your Majesty is so kind. It is really nice to meet such a kind heart queen. May you become successful and genius'. He said emotionally. I feel amazed to meet him. He is different then other demons. Not mysteries, not cold. Just normal. I guess a kind of reckless. I chuckles. 'Thanks again'.
'Your welcome. By the way, I am Luke. Luke Theodores. Librarian of the De Rwelot royal family. You can call me Theodores. It's a pleasure to meet the future queen'. He bow.
'It's a pleasure to meet with you too, Lord Theodores. I am looking forward to corporate with you'. I said.
'Me as well. I hope you could enjoy your time in this library. If there are any questions or problem feel free to ask me'. He reply.
'I will. Thank you'. I said. He smile. 'Well then. I will not disturb you. Have a good time'. He said. He look at Meili and said, 'See you again soon, Meili'. She nod. He was started to leave when he suddenly stop. 'Oh! I forgot. Please don't bow to me your Majesty. As a servant, it's my duty to bow to you'. He said loudly. I chuckles. 'Okay'. I smile. He smile back then left.
'He is really a carefree person'. I said. 'Yes, to much carefree to forgot simple things'. She sigh. I chuckles. 'You seem to be close to Lord Theodoros'. I said. Meili smile. Her gaze soften. 'Not much, but he is a brother-type to me. I respect him as a older brother'. I stare at her. She look at me. 'Why are you staring at me, your Majesty?' She asked nervously. I smile. 'Just thinking how much time did you smile. Yours smile is beautiful'. I said cheerfully. She look surprise for a moment. Then she giggles. 'You are the one who's smile is more brighter then you think. His Majesty must had choose for your beautiful smile'.
I blushed. 'Oh my, does her Majesty blushing?' She tease. 'L-let's start studying. Have you brought the pen and paper?' I ask. Trying to change the subject. 'Yes greatly'. She hand me pen and papers. I nod. I sit on a chair. Placing the book on the table. '' History of the Land of Lareloc''. The title tells that this book is contain of the information of history in this place. I wonder if I can know about Dlak here more clearly. I open it. Huh, there no name of the author? I examine the book carefully. There should a signature. I notice the left corner of the book. ''Kalin''. A name written nicely. At first glance, it's hard to notice it. I flips the pages.
'' The Land of Lareloc is the 5th kingdom of the Alformial. There are five kingdom in the underworld that called ''Alformail''. The kingdoms of the underworld are.... The Storelep Region. The Kingdom of Millray. The Calastal Realm The Elfarlem Occen The Land of Lareloc''
Wow, there are many other kingdoms besides The Land of Lareloc.
''From billion of years ago. The underworld ''Alformial'' was created before the human world created. The four founding kingdoms are the kingdom of Millray, The Storelap region, The Calastal Realm and the Elfarlem Occen. The differences among the species has lead them divided into different kingdoms. There are many species but the major species are Dragon, Siren/Mermaid/Merman, Vampire, Angel. At first, they were the four major species however, the demon are the sub-species of the Vampire.
The Kingdom of Millray (The Vampire region) treated the demons as slave and the lowest clan of the species. Biologically, Vampire and demons has the same argues for bloodthirst. There magis level are almost same but the big difference in them are their nature and appearance. Vampire have fangs in their two corner sides of their teeth but the demons can have long fangs. They have four or many long fangs in their mouth. Their appearance are very different to each other. Demons have horns but Vampire don't. Demon can change appearance but Vampire can't. Basically, demons have more advantages then vampires. That's what make them different in so many ways''
I never was so engaged in a book so deeply. I am feeling much better then before... I think that's way I am very much focused in reading today. It feels so overwhelming. There so many interesting and surprising information in it. The underworld, the kingdoms, the species, the relation between vampire and demons are very much. It feel like I am reading a history mythical things but they are real. Dragons, Vampires. I thought they were not exist but....they are real. So real that there no choice but to believe it.
The one who wrote this, is amazing.
I realize something. Wait, the writter name is Kalin. They must be from this world, right? but if I remember correctly.
...I saw this name in my grandmother's dairy.
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