David White
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Joaquin wasn't initially the crown prince. He wasn't named the crown prince being the second son of the emperor. The firstborn was said to be a bright, wise, and remarkable young man whose future was secured with the emperor and the late empress backing him up. Unfortunately, the young crown prince, although birthed for greatness, wasn't blessed with a long life. At the age of a fleeting fifteen years old, he passed. Traditionally, the title of the crown prince was passed on to the current heir of the…
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"Your Highness, the crown prince's men had been on the move." A knight stood several feet away from behind her, bowing as he reported the current movements in both parties. "Until now, you've been neutral to the crown prince and the third prince. However, tonight will change the current in the royal court." Inez remained silent as she took a deep breath, frowning when the thought of lavender crossed her mind. She had heard of what happened during the day in the inner palace, and only a fool wouldn't know…
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Meanwhile… "So that's what happened…?" Joaquin nodded after hearing the report about the incident in the Sapphire Palace. Word was fast to travel, and it had only been minutes since the incident ended, but it already reached the crown prince's ears. "Your Highness, you can't let the crown princess do what she wants. Although it was no surprise she would pull off something like this, the knights might have second thoughts about your authority," said Hernan, Joaquin's aide, while the crown prince was…
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"That this face… is the last thing you'll see before death?" The knight's eyes dilated as he held his breath while realization dawned on him. His mouth opened and closed, but he had lost the voice to speak. She scoffed. "I know. It's shocked you to silence. Don't worry, it's still a beautiful sight to behold before your impending doom. You're welcome." A smile replaced her smirk, pushing herself up to stand and face everyone. She glanced at everyone, keeping her chin up. "I hope no one forgets this…
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"Your Highness, we can't fit in here!" Aries looked at the two knights with a dull expression, trying to talk their way out when everyone in the garden had already decided. Even the other knights had urged the two to acknowledge their punishment. "If you can't fit, what are we going to do? Should we cut your limbs and keep your torso just so the two of you can fit?" she cocked her head to the side, batting her eyes ever so tenderly. Her cruel suggestion instantly caused their complexion to turn ashen,…
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"Please… Your Highness. Forgive me just this once." Everyone who was witnessing this proud butler who had been in charge in the Sapphire palace, and was trusted by the crown prince, kowtow brought mixed emotions in their hearts. Some figured this was the crown princess practicing her authority, while others were looking forward to the butler's disposal. After all, this butler had an inflated ego just because the crown prince favored him. Joaquin was right. Everyone in this place had ulterior motives.…
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Everyone gathered in the beautiful garden of the Sapphire Palace at the crown princess's behest. The confusion plastered on everyone's places was evident, but they kept their puzzled murmurings amongst themselves like bees. Gertrude looked at the garden from the window of the room Curtis was kept and sighed. She then turned to Curtis, who hadn't touched the snacks she prepared for him. "Her Highness asked you to enjoy this, sir Curtis," she spoke when she approached him, stopping on the side of the…
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Aries stayed with Conan for a bit but didn't stay for long since people would start looking for her. She ended the day like usual, working on the task she ought to give attention to, and then left to the Sapphire Palace. Even though she didn't see Joaquin throughout the day, Aries was aware of the current plight in the inner palace and pretended to not get affected by it. "Welcome back, Your Highness." Gertrude welcomed her back with a polite bow, along with the servants, as soon as Aries returned. Aries…
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Aries couldn't fathom Conan would be crazy enough to ride along with Abel's whims. No, not just him. But she never consider Dexter would give in to the emperor's crazy idea; Isaiah was an exception! But the sight before her proved her wrong. Standing in front of the window in an unused study, Aries had her eyes on the training grounds for knights not far away and caught Dexter training along with the new recruits' soldiers of the proud Maganti Empire. Although the marquess dyed his hair a chestnut brown,…
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Abel reassured Aries he would behave for his "safety." Aries should've known that the meaning of "behave" to him was blending in and making friends! It rendered her speechless. Who wouldn't? "Your Highness, are you alright?" Ismael's voice that suddenly came upon her side brought her back to her trance, managing to keep her stoic expression. "With a decapitated head hanged right in the entrance of the inner palace…" Aries raised her chin and shot Ismael a look. "Shouldn't I be alarmed if this meant a…
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