Corruption

05.02 AMSapphire Palace, inside the Prince Chamber.

Without any sound, the World seemed so empty. The sky had began crying since half past eight at night before. The crimson moon brightly lit as the shine extended and entered through the window curtains.

Ranath suddenly jolted up from his sleep. He was silent for a brief moment, before rubbing his eyes roughly.

He extended his hands and began examining them intently.

A few second passed, leaving with cold air sweeping across the room. Suddenly, he lowered both hands back, and hurriedly shifted to look towards the full body mirror placed at the corner of his room.

He was wearing a white silk pajama, with a rather curled sleeve. His expression looked warped through the mirror reflection.

The tip of his silver hair had turned into a deep, black color, very slowly trying to expand its territory more. Likewise, the bright silver tried countering back, unwilling to gave complete control.

This made Ranath flattened his lips with a lightly twitched eyebrows. He turned back his head, and began pinching the area between his eyebrows greatly.

He uttered in a slightly hoarse voice. At this moment, as he recalled he might still be watched, he used certain spell to distinguish his utterance from the supervisor.

"I thought it would came only after a few months.. i hasn't yet made up my preparations.."

should i stay in my room then? judging from its progress, it was pretty slow.. i should be able to restrain it a little. Besides, i don't want to miss the opportunity to meet Athanasia..

He retracted his hand, and return back to sleep as if nothing happened.

This left the few supervisor confused. But at the means not to reveal their presence, they tried to hold back the urge to check. As they hadn't seen anything abnormal besides the Prince reaction.

One of them also checked the Prince condition using certain spell, and there's nothing amiss. However, they decided to inform this to the Emperor, in any case something might go wrong.

They doesn't notice the slight change on Ranath's hair.

***

07.25 AMEmperor Residence, inside The Emperor office.

"So you're saying the Prince suddenly woke up early in the morning, turning to look towards the mirror, pinched his glabella, and return to sleep immediately afterwards?" Claude repeated the supervisor report once again.

Beside him, Felix had already furrowed his eyebrows. Finding it abnormal, he started to have distrust on the three supervisor.

Claude is in no way better. After two days without sleeping and had awoken all night, he had taken only two hours of sleep this time. The same for Claude, he also find this abnormal.

Whatsover, how could the three supervisor quickly conclude this as a normal behavior? looking straight into the mirror for a few second is definitely not anything normal!

The most logical thought is that their train of thoughts had been disrupted by someone. Thus, making them leave any possible reason.

The question is, who might it be? the three is in no way inferior when it comes to magic spell. Even if their minds had been disrupted, they could immediately notice and tell each other to snap back into their thoughts.

It should be a higher-ranking mage. Although the three is also counted as high ranking mage stage, when another is placed even higher, the difference is too big. Even if it's only one step higher.

As Claude come into this conclusion, he decided to not inform the three about it. The reason for this is that, if he recklessly infrom the three about this, the mage behind the scene would notice and come up with an even deeper staged plan. Or that they would flee immediately.

No, that's not right. The mage should know once the three supervisor reported this to me, i would notice the abnormal behavior of the three then know of their existence behind the scene.

If that's the case, the mage should already have deeper and meticulous motives.. and the first move is to get me notice of its existence.. what's making them confident? they have the excuse that i'm unable to fight off against?

What is it.. Claude began ruminating his memories on some important things inside his life.

It only took a second before he realized.Amaranaath!

***

Scatter.

Tear dropped the plate containing a bowl of water, and a handful cup of milk that's on her hands a second ago.

She widened her eyes in schock, as her fingers began trembling uncontrollably.

"P-Prince! w-why are you.." she couldn't believe whatever she saw currently, as it appeared without any warning.

On the other hand, Ranath, whose sitting on a small chair facing the plane mirror on the dressing table, was holding a scissor between his fingers.

A few portion of his silver hair was splattered on the ground. It doesn't illuminate a bright shine anymore, having been separated from its origins. It looks like a dead, gray hair that slowly turn darker.

Ranath was momentarily left dumbfounded due to this excessive reaction from his nanny.

He doesn't cut his hair that much!

I was only styling it a little.. no, actually, there's deeper motives..

He only cutted it like this:

Besides, i can adjust the length and thickness of my hair easily. Before i had magic lesson, i can't randomly has short hair, long hair, medium length..

partially, cutting my hair also lessen the 'effect'. Cutting and adjusting is entirely different after all. Cutting means removing it completely, while adjusting means it's still there but in a different form..

Ranath only smiled as response."Nanny, can you burn it away? i'm already done actually." he requested while putting down the scissor to the desk.

It's kinda funny, she looks like she almost teared up.. i'm too careless, i didn't consider Tear's feelings since she's the one who take care of my hair daily.. hmm, i wonder what sir Jenas or Father reaction would be?

He almost laughed but hold back instead.

In an instant, Tear snapped back into her senses. Although she's still slightly stuck in disbelief, she managed to exhale.

She began nodding and call over a few servant to be in her place, not for the hair, but for the mess she caused after dropping the plate.

Tear silently walk besides the Prince, crouched down and started gathering the strands of dead hair in disheartened feelings.

The two servant that were called over were also momentarily stuck in shock when they saw the Prince new appearance. However, at the end, they didn't say anything as they struggled cleaning up the mess.

Watching this scene, Ranath guilt only deepened. Uh.. i should apologize..

The moment when he was about to opened his mouth, Tear had stood up with the pile of dead silver hair on her hands, before they extinguish completely, devoured by the fire coming from her hand. Only ashes remains.

"..I'm sorry.. i should have inform you this before.." he said sincerely.

Hearing this, Tear quickly shook her head before revealing a gentle smile. "Although it's quite saddening, your hair is still able to grow. Besides, i don't have any right to complain, Your Highness."

That only made me more guilty.. Ranath slowly sighed having expecting this.

He nodded then smiled once again. "I remember there weren't any class today?" he asked doubtfully as he seek answers through his Nanny.

"Yes, Your Highness. As today you're having tea time with the Emperor, all your class had been dismissed." she replied earnestly.

My classes had all been dismissed only because i was having tea time with Father?? what a waste.. i had started looking forward to my classes since yesterday.. my historian mentor, Mr. Benson is fun to be with..

"Okay. After preparing bath, can you also prepare carriage? it's not the tea time yet, i want to go somewhere else."

Before Tear could reject, he hurriedly added, "It's not somewehere beyond 'our' land."

Tear was stunned for a few seconds. She pondered for a moment regarding the Prince safety. After deciding it was fine, she nodded. Indicating that he had gained permission.

Upon seeing this, Ranath secretly heaved a sigh of relief.Phew..

...

After taking a leisure bath and changing into a new sets of clothes, Ranath casually sat on the windowseat he previously seated on.

He leaned backwards to the wall, raising one of his legs, and averted his gaze towards the outside. The same view, green garden with huge fountain. He's lost in a daze for a moment.

Hm.. should i take action regarding that servant? it's uneccessary for now.. unless Father had hard time dealing with it, or that servant actually caused a big incident will i step in.

Ranath stay motionless for a few seconds, then slowly tapped his fingers on the window desk silently. Before curling his lips into a slight smile.

I should also sought out his help. He mumbled.

Tear had left to prepare the carriage a few minutes ago. She should've been finished by now.

Only after a few second minding it, he heard someone knocking on the door.

Ranath, still curling his lips answered directly."Come in."

***

Ruby Palace, inside Athanasia's room.

Athy was currently suffering from headache. She was lying on the carpet, rolling side to side each time.

Lily, who was quietly observing while cleaning her room, noticed Athy's behavior. She subconciously asked. "Is there anything concerning you, Princess?"

Athy immediately stopped on her track. While carrying a leather book, she jolted from her sleeping position. Wearing a vacant look, she looked up towards Lily and gaped her mouth.

"Lily, do you know about someone with bright silver hair? uh.. probably 5 years old... he's really pretty and dazzling like a jewel!"

Upon hearing this question, Lily was stunned in place. She began recalling her memories, before stumped with a rather vague one.

"..It resonated with the Prince description from the rumors.. i rarely goes out the Palace, thus lacking the relevant information.. Princess, you can ask the others. Maybe they know a little more.." she said in deliberation.

..The Prince? there's no such character in the novel... uh, if it wasn't because of his male voice, i would've thought that they're a she..

She nodded while in thought, approving her nanny guess. Most importantly, he has jewel eyes! before, i didn't connect him directly with the Royals. But this fact just strengthened that theory more!

Athy decided to follow Lily's suggestions, by asking the maids in Ruby Palace. Although it seems like they're being restricted here, they should have some knowledge about the rumors.

Thus, with this idea on hand, she began circling around the Palace, asking time to time to all servants she passed by.

After asking and provided the description towards a few servant, they have the same answers; Either Izekiel Alpheus or The rumored Prince!

In a sense, Athy removed Izekiel immediately. Not only he's not a hidden character, Athy knew very well of his appearance. And he obviously doesn't have jeweled eyes..

Athy deliberately hide the description term 'Jewel eyes' because she's worried having others know about it will incurr suspicion.

She's also closer to her early option, which is the rumored Prince, ever since she heard it from Lily. She was only doing confirmation.

Doesn't this count as my brother then.. perhaps not in blood.. no— i shouldn't be thinking about this. The sole matter is, why does he never been mentioned even once in the novel? what is he doing before at the flower field? he also recognized me. Or supposedly, the plot is that i, didn't meet him that time? i can't eleminate the possibility of him being a transmigrator yet..

wait. Doesn't this means that in the novel, he was supposed to disappear or died at some point? lets eliminate the possibility he's Athanasia supporter.

After all, he's suspected to be 'the Prince'! such a strong figure could swept away Jeannette influence easily! yet, he's not even there in the novel.

Perhaps, yes, perhaps, he's really a hidden— no.. key Character. If such character exist, that means he's apart of the Author own creation.. but is not mentioned in the novel! it was a figure with its only purpose is to exist in the background and support the story!

Athy felt a baffling sense of pride and joy after discovering the author deepest hidden secret. Perhaps he will be mentioned in book 2.. thus, revealing all his influence behind the scene..

She couldn't help but feeling eager to meet this certain Character that is yet to appear.

It was the same feeling as a person winning in gambling thrice!

However, her expression soon fell. uh.. did i unknowingly changed the plot? or perhaps the Prince is still there when Atha- me, is around the age of four..

***

Before riding into his carriage, his nanny, Tear, had asked where will his destination be.

Ranath replied calmly. "Ruby Palace."

Not only Tear, Ranath's guards who had been stricted thanks to his sudden trip, almost gaped open their mouth. They were stunned in place, stopping all sounds, as if they're a living statue.

The first one to snap is Tear. She wore a look of worry, disbelief, and hesitation which is rare to see. She first adjusted her words before solemnly asked. "Why would you go there, Your Highness? i apologize to say, but the Emperor had forbidden you to go there."

Ranath nodded in understanding. Of course i knew that, even its risks.. i already made a plan regarding this troublesome matter. He lampooned inwardly.

"I already send a message. I'm sure Father will understand it. Besides, i'm only visiting it, what's the problem? i also wanted to confirm if the rumored Princess is really there." He smiled as he looked over at Tear direction.

Tear was at a loss for words. Just how did the Prince hear those rumors.. She now almost has the desire to fired all the servant inside the Palace. But after considering it's not in line with the Emperor will, she threw this thought away.

She exhales deeply before finally replying with an unfocused gaze. "Your wish is my command."

Uh.. why do i feel like Tear is more like a loyal subordinate rather than a nanny?.. i should act more like a child.. As he made a self-deprecating comment inwardly, he maintained his smile before shifted away and entered his carriage with some help.

Ranath purposely requested to be by himself inside the carriage, without his nanny assistance. Initially because he had entered a certain state, and doesn't want to be locked in the same place with another people. He's afraid it will bring harm to the other person.

Tear, at first, rejected the idea of the Prince being alone inside the carriage. However, she was soon persuaded by the Prince after a few moments of debate.

His Highness is too smart for kids at his age.. sometimes, i found it difficult to interact with a mature kid... uh, i shouldn't call his Highness that..

After entering the carriage, following with the guard outside closing the carriage door, the Prince leaned back on his seat while crossing his right leg over to his left.

His eyelids soon fell, and his eyelashes fluttered gently. His jewel eyes shone for a moment in silence. I need to focus maintaining it..

To be saying, he wasn't that confident with his self-control.

...

Outside the Ruby Palace Entrance.

Stood a luxurious carriage with gold embedded curves with the Royal family emblem, as its shine penetrated through the eyes that were immediately focused on it.

The Ruby Palace is quite far off from the Sapphire Palace, as it took almost an hour to arrive there.

This whole time, Tear whose riding on one of the white horses stayed on guard while keeping one seathed sword on her waist. After arriving infront of the Ruby's Gate and making confirmation, she immediately get off her horse and marched over towards the main carriage. She didn't waste any time, afraid a sudden ambush would incurred.

After pushing herself more faster, she slowed down after.

The servants inside the Ruby Palace cast their gaze on the knights, and the main part, the carriage. It's not because it looks luxurious, but because of the emblem and curves in it.

Yes, every Imperial Members had showed their standing based on their carriage curves to identify their identities. Although it shown obvious weakness, as to letting the enemy quickly knew their target, the Royals is obviously not less concerned.

The Obelia bloodline have undoubtedly strong characteristic, such as mana pool. Despite one taking the path without any training, one would still has the subsequent strength to handle matters and knows how to protect themself.

The Royalties were also strictly guarded with specialized trope, so not any is able to land action on the very person inside the carriage they're guarding on.

And because of this, the servants of the Ruby Palace immediately knew whose carriage it belongs to.

With the Royal Emblem, two golden dragon head curved beside it, and rippling light design indicating the dawn of light.

Second Highest Authority: The next in line to The Throne!

And there's only one person lingered across their mind when they noticed.

Tear deliberately ignored the uncomfortable and full of admiration gaze.

She knocked on the carriage door thrice. This signal meant they had reached their destination."Your Highness, we've arrived in Ruby Palace."

There's no answer for a few seconds. Tear immediately suspected the situation, but before she could snap open the door, the door was slowly opened by a small hands.

The presence immediately showed its appearance. It was the young Prince with a half-lidded eyes, clearly had fallen asleep.

However, somehow, as anyone doesn't know his sleeping position inside, they're quite dumb-founded when they saw the Prince hair is still neatly combed.

Ranath smiled. "Uh, okay. I need to borrow a few minutes to fully awake.." he originally wanted to yawn, but after considering it might hurt his reputation, he hold back on doing so.

Although he's still a child, and the world haven't completely aware of his presence, it was just out of habit to maintain ones action.

As he said that, Tear had already ordered another servant coming beside her to do something else.

She shifted once again and cast her gaze towards the Prince, waiting silently.

"Your Highness, may i know of where did you heard of the rumors?" she suddenly asked. The glimmer in her eyes clearly seemed like she only asked out of curiousity. But in reality, it was an indirect question.

Ranath deliberated for a moment before answering. "..If i recall it correctly, it was when i passed by the servants room. It was yesterday."

In actuality, Ranath had already came up with a reason for this question. He knew very well she would asked such things after knowing that it was something he heard accidently.

She narrowed her eyes as in deep thoughts. Yesterday.. it was when the Palace effect on the servant room suddenly collapsed.. that means the sound proof had also been lost. It's no wonder.. She nodded in approvement.

Although she wanted to press further, she thought that it might be too pressuring for the young Prince. So she didn't ask anything else.

Amidst this conversation, the servant she send to make confirmation had already arrived beside her second ago.

The servant leaned and whispered on Tear's ears. "Lady, we had adjusted it. The servants on Ruby Palace wouldn't cast their gaze towards the Prince and would keep their head lowered. We had also talked to the Princess nanny.." the servant inquired further, also including some problems.

Tear nodded in satisfication when she listened attentively without any voice. Only after the servant was done does she took a look and uttered, "Very well. You can go back to your place."

The servant only bowed before marched away and goes back to their previous position.

At this moment, Ranath had already finished his digesting state. He was about to hopped back down to the ground when he saw Tear reached out her hand.

Ranath take it casually. He's already used to this kind of situation. However, he couldn't help but laugh in self-deprecating manner inwardly. Why do i feel like a fragile Princess.. how embarrassing..

He habitually pressed down on his hair when a blow of wind suddenly swept to their direction. Thankfully, it's already spring. Though it's still hotter outside.. he's used to his Palace which had been placated a certain spell to lower the temperature.

Such temperature is actually necessary for him due to certain hidden reasons. It was also to prevent any incident.

Only when he after touching the ground and averted to look back to his path, he had already saw a bunch of lined up maid welcoming him.

He was momentarily stunned in place. Bewildered in silence. His nanny on the other hand, find it normal. She only stood quietly and observed the servants, pressuring them to keep low stature.

..Uh.. what if Athanasia also got influenced.. nevermind. She had the royal bloodline. He almost ordered her to stop after considering Athanasia.

As he think of it, a rather shorter figure had appeared from the other side of the entrance. A brown haired maid had also arrived beside her. The two aren't influenced by the pressure Tear emitted, as if it was done on purpose.

It was a golden haired and jeweled eye girl which he already familiarized with since long ago.

I'm so nervous..! Athy thought to herself. Although they had met before and Athy had already planned prior, this is the first time they met officially!

and Lily hasn't known about my encounter with the Prince yet.. uh.. how surprised she was when a servant suddenly informing us that the Prince had arrived..

Apart from the nervousness she felt, she was also worried with the topic of their conversation. Sometimes overthinking it, such as the situation filled with awkwardness with only stares glancing at them.

Just when she was about look ahead and greet him, she was taken aback. The Prince had arrived before her!

"..Um.." she suddenly lost contact with all the plan she had arranged for their second meeting. Athanasia's pupils darted around, turning unfocused.

However, the exceptionally beautiful silver-haired with the same Jeweled eyes boy only smiled acutely."We meet again. Let me introduce myself once again, i'm Amaranaath de Alger Obelia. Your older brother. While yours is?"

At this moment, Athy had snapped back to her senses. She suddenly doesn't felt as nervous as before. Amaranaath..

She also understood the Prince intent to ask back her name. "Athanasia.. I've expected your visit, brother! uh, i don't know if you like sweets.." she said, stroking her chin in thought of his preference.

Although their first meeting is pretty short, as someone who can adapt easily, she found herself some understanding of the Prince. Especially since she's been overthinking it since yesterday. It was purely, out of herself.

This is because, he's not like that Tyrant Claude at all! which is why she's somehow relaxed when meeting him the second time.

Seeing this, Amaranaath's expression softened. Not only Athanasia, he also found himself nervous. He ignored whatever reactions the two nanny had after hearing their greets.

He relaxed and leaned back before replying. "Hmm, actually, i also asked nanny about this. I brought some gifts and desserts from my Palace..

They continued chatting idly in the silent enviroment. Having already used to each other in just small talk, Athy hold on Ranath's hand and asked him to play together. Ranath doesn't reject her invitation as they went inside the Ruby Palace while asking about each other.

This scene made it seemed like they have a close sibling bond.

All servants, guards went bewildered with the sight. This were purely because, the Prince and Princess suddenly become so close in just a minute!

Their nanny, Lily and Tear were momentarily stunned on their place watching this happened. They also heard the Prince first greetings, where the two had meet once again. This also meant that they had met before!

Despite both stuck in puzzlement, not wanting to abandon their duties, they rushed towards the Royal siblings side.

Lily noticed something was amiss as she hurriedly greeted. "Uh.. Greetings Ma'am. We've also met in Main Palace before, but i was unable to greet you that time.."

Tear raised her eyebrows slightly. Having swept her glance across the rather beautiful chestnut-brown, braided bun haired and blue eyed woman, She returned back her smile and tacitly acknowledged. "Please don't call me ma'am. Throwing away our previous status, we're also on the same age."

They're both have valounteered to be both the Prince and Princess nanny despite being hailed from a proud and honorable noble family. Tear had also previously recognized Lily, and send back the pleasantries.

Lily nodded with a smile. Both raised their impression of each other.

10 minutes later, inside Athanasia chamber.

"Brother, what do you think of this little thing?" previously, they had somehow, arrived in certain situation.

"I think the little thing is easy to kill." he said while nodding slightly, in approvement of his guess.

Athy gave her earlier-just-appointed-official-pretty-brother a blank stare, gaping open her mouth in disbelief. "That's not right! Lily said not to kill innocent and weak creatures!"

Both their Nanny stood infront of the door room, observing the two activities silently. They also chatted a little with each other sometimes.

Previously, about 5 minutes ago. Athy was showing her stack of drawings and even her favorite book to his Brother, which had been positively responded. After a brief moment, Athy discovered an ant residing on her window.

She decided to gave a little experiment with her brother, such as dropping a drop of water, or caging the poor ant inside a paper.

They both surprisingly interested in stuff like this. Thus, resulting in their current situation.

"Hmm.. wait, Athy, i think it's dead!" Ranath suddenly realized.

Upon hearing this, Athy hurriedly look over. "Wait what!? how could this be? wake upp! i'm not done with you yet!"

The room was filled with their voice, they talked rather loudly. But the two nanny doesn't mind it at all. Lily only watched them in a softened gaze and slight smile. Tear on the other hand, noticed that it's already their lunch time.

Thus, not wasting any second, she informed Lily that she will get the servants to prepare a series of meal.

Lily understood her intention and walked over to the siblings. Bending her body slightly, she asked, "Your Highness, Princess, do you want to eat here?"

The siblings turned at the same time. Athy nodded quickly while Ranath followed after.

Lily soon nodded and headed out with Tear, leaving the two inside the room.

The room was suddenly filled with abnormal silence. The one who broke it is Athanasia."..Brother, is that true?"

Her expression turned solemn in seconds.

Amaranaath was momentarily silent, unsure on how to respond. He pursed his lips and answered afterwards.

"Mhm. It's okay. Although you're not really 'Athanasia' but a different soul, you're quite a special occurrence. I can see that you originally belong here, but i'm unable to say further as it would damage the law of reality.." he deliberated.

"Is that so.." Athy tightened her lips, feeling as if her soul was locked tightly. She's unsure on how to continues.

At this moment, Ranath suddenly asked. "Do you hate it here?"

This resulted in Athy's puzzlement. She's filled with uncertainity. "..I don't know. But after listening that someone knew my secrets, i felt as if my burden had lifted.." she curved her lips into a smile.

Ranath carressed her golden wavy hair slightly. He pursed his lips even further and uttered confidently. "Don't worry about it. I will protect you this time. Yes, i will give you a better life.."

After some though, she deliberated and asked. "What about you, brother? you said you lived countless different life.. but was currently out of 'their' surveillance.."

Ranath did not respond. Only smiling quietly. His expression soon turned rapid, filled with unknown emotion. He shook his head and only said, "That's not a big deal. As long as they're not here, i can live longer."

Athy's expression soon fell. She suddenly felt that, she had already known him since a long time ago. This is the same feeling she felt when they met at the entrance before.

The feeling of déjà vu.

Facing with mixed feelings, she wanted to comfort her brother. They were able to get closer after sharing their secrets. Athy also find it quite strange. Why would he tell me about this? after recalling and twisting her heavy theory many times. She finally reached a final conclusion.

He met her before. Somewhere..

"Ahem. Now that we're here, what to do? let's enjoy life even for a little bit. Isn't that right, Athy?" he emphasized.

That's right. What can they do about matters realted to deities?

"Yeah.. she curved her lips. "Okay."

***

Afternoon.

Having spending more time with Athy, they finally bade farewell to each other.

Ranath was currently inside his carriage, alone, as pre requested just like on the morning. He leaned back to the soft couch. Discerning everything that had happened.

Just as he was about to open his eyes, a sudden piercing feelings passed through his head. His pupils constricted. Followed with a deep frown. Nearly arching back and fell, instead he quickly composed himself.

Admist heavy breath, numerous sweats quickly fall around his face. He leaned forward, exhaling lightly while brushing his fingers through his front hair."Seriously.."

...

Tear knocked on the carriage door thrice. Like usual, pointing that they had already arrived to their destination.

Silence overcome. There is no response.

Tear tensed up once again, feeling that the current silence is different from before.

After debating with herself on whether the Prince is asleep like before, or he had been attacked, she immediately took action based on her instincts.

That is, to break the carriage door.

Bam!

With a loud bam, she exherted her strength and pulled the carriage door. Just as she was about to turn relieved when the Prince is still there, her breath intensified.

It's no longer the silver-long haired and Jeweled eyes Prince!

He slowly moved his head and glance at Tear. With a nod, he simply said. "Okay."

He stood up and began walking down the carriage. This time, there's no hands extended for him.

When looking at the boy eyes, it felt like the world had stopped for Tear. She wore a blank look, unable to formed any words.

The Sapphire's Palace servants had gathered to welcome the young Prince back. As it was a duty and a must, every single one of them present there.

Right when their mood about to lightened up when they saw the familiar pair of small legs slowly stepping out, they froze.

The long hair had shortened into medium-length hair. It was black in color, currently left loose. However, the bright from the silver hair seemed to still exist there, remained silently.

A vivid red blood eyes shimmered with a lot of pressure, it had the same beauty as exquisite ruby. The ruby eyes perfectly accentuated his beauty, matching well with his black hair.

He wore an indifferent and deadpan expression, as if blanking out and doesn't notice the change on himself.

He slowly walked through the middle of the lined up servants group, under a tense and heavy gaze.

Suddenly stopping on his track, he swept his gaze across the servants lining up on his right. Under a deep fright, they lowered their heads while shivering from time to time.

His ruby pupils darted, as if searching for something.

Just as his expression darkened, someone suddenly exploded.

Their head exploded, the blood splattering into every direction wildly.

Just when that servant exploded, the remaining servants suddenly twitched. A head ache suddenly strike on their head. Afterwards, it's as if they had snapped back to themself.

They all have unknowingly hypnotized to a certain extent by a certain figure, thus, not noticing the additional servant appearing!

To the point of being able to achieve this, planting this ideas on their head simultaneously despite having overall great strength, it should atleast be an Archmage! or even greater and higher!

***

In a black space, inside a blob of lighting, exist a figure. It seemed as if he was trapped and caged there for a very long time, however, the expression on the figure says otherwise.

He closed his eyes as if sleeping soundly. And as if inside the blob were filled with waters, the figure long black hair spread into every direction.

Suddenly, this sound sleep broke when the figure suddenly opened back his eyes. Revealing a deep, venomous, red piercing eyes.

Just when he was awoken, he narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself. "The son of Life.."

As he spoke, the blob of light shattered, giving freedom to the figure. He landed perfectly on the ground.

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Uh, this took longer than expected.. by the way, fyi, the few first chapter will only be the opening of characters. The story progress is pretty slow.. i'm sure you guys have already guessed who is the figure on the last scene.

After his appearance, things will change drastically.

I still need to plan for the next chapter, and i has quite the significant problem with my english.

In advance, i apologize if it broke the grammar.