ACASHA (A Symbol of Eternity and Resurrection)

Chapter 27's

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"Ah, you've arrived."

A soft, graceful voice yet still showing firmness broke the air. The beautiful girl beckoned to Ema, her servant to pull over while observing their surroundings.

Just in case there are spies watching their movements. After all, this is a palace. Where walls, trees, even stones can speak.

The red-blossomed man smiled, then bowed respectfully.

"I also just arrived Your Majesty."

The beautiful girl laughed sweetly at the name that was now embedded for her.

"You exaggerated Marquis, there's no need to call me that."

Marquis Steven was about to refute, but seeing the look on the girl's face before him, he undoes his intentions.

"I wonder at you El, maybe if the other girls who are in your current position, I dare to guarantee, they will make the most of it. You got a position that a lot of people want."

Marquis Steven looked at the girl before him who was looking at the flowers of various kinds not far from them standing. Dive into the beads of eyes that have always looked at him with a flat, firm, yet full of warmth.

But at the moment, the netra looks different. There was no more warmth in it. There was only firmness, and worry hidden deep within.

"I'm not them Steve, I never wanted this position. If I'm allowed to leave this position, then I'll gladly give it to those who want."

The girl was silent, before finally returning to her voice, "I want to be strong to be able to protect my family. I was too weak to protect myself. I've gone too far Steve, there'll be no way back." Castela smiled when she saw a small butterfly at the tip of her index finger.

"I just want to live like a butterfly, sure to be fun, right? You can fly freely wherever you want. But I was just a bird locked in a golden cage. There's nowhere to run, because my own destiny is tied to that cage. Except, I can untie that invisible bond."

"Do you want to run El?" Marquis Steven asked with earnestness on his face.

Castela turned her head, she nodded, but finally shook her head. "I want to, but I can't." Flat talk.

"Why? Are you scared? I'll protect you El. I will take you away from this kingdom. We're going to a place where no one can recognize us." Marquis Steven meant it.

Both of his hands were now holding Castela's hands.

"I'll go, but not now. Because now my status is no longer the spoiled youngest daughter of Duke Herli. But an empress of the SEATHLAND crown prince. Which means, if I go, then not only will my family be affected, but the people. And I, can't let them feel the pain anymore."

Marquis Steven was puffed up listening to Castela's reply. The girl in front of him was truly an adult. It was very different from the figure he met ten years ago.

Unknowingly, the burly hand pulled the beautiful girl who had officially become the crown prince's wife into his arms. Castela was surprised by Marquis Steven's sudden action. But he smiled and returned the embrace.

Marquis Steven's embrace was warm. Completely calmed his restless heart. After all, Castela had regarded Marquis Steven as her own brother.

Without the three of them noticing, not far away from them standing up, a handsome man looked at them with a sharp gaze and both hands clenched tightly together. Flashes of anger flared up in both of his eyes.

He was there, among the high pillars that refuted the roof of the palace. But the anger was immediately lost and replaced with a grin that appeared on his lips.

"I'll teach you my little girl's lesson." He said before he actually left the place.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable from hugging you."

The girl smiled, so sweet, that it made the man reluctant to blink.

"You've done it, Marquis, why else apologize? I hope no one sees it, especially if it gets to the monster's ears." Castela laughed as she looked at Marquis Steven's face which looked extinguished, due to the embarrassment mixed with panic.

"Ah, I hope so. I don't know what he'll do if he sees me hugging his wife." Marquis Steven said pitifully.

The girl laughed again. A very melodious laugh was heard, to make the mood of Marquis Steven back cheerful. Somehow there could be such a melodious laughter in this world. It can hypnotize anyone who hears it.

"You don't need to think about it. He doesn't love me and I don't love him. There is no reason for him to be angry with you. I should have been the one who was angry because she forced me to marry her, using such a dirty way." Said relaxed.

"I hope so." Said Marquis Steven softly who had not been heard by the girl.

"Ah, I forgot, what news did you get?" Castela said with a face expression that turned serious.

Marquis Steven pulled Castela to sit in one of the seats.

"The spy I assigned to watch over Princess Rosenta, came back with a big piece of information."

"Ah, that demonic woman, what did you get?"

"A few days ago, the princess left the palace in disguise. He met someone, my spy couldn't see what he looked like because he was wearing a robe, plus his dark room without a hint of light. But my spy can confirm that he's the one behind the princess. Because the princess is so submissive and terrified of that woman."

Castela raised her eyebrows, looking curiously at the final sentence the man said in red.

"Woman?"

"Right El, that figure was a woman. And Rosenta's daughter, is one of his dogs."

Castela smiled hearing that. His index finger tapped on the edge of his chair. He seems to be thinking. Who was roughly the figure that was behind that demonic woman.

How much influence can make a girl into the palace and become the wife of a crown prince. This is very interesting, because it concerns the safety of his family, as well as the future of the kingdom where he lives. Moreover, that figure was a woman?

"You've worked very hard Marquis. The information you get is very important. Be sure to keep following the demonic woman, and don't forget to find out who that woman is, and who she's related to."

Marquis Steven's cheeks blushed from hearing the praise from the girl before him. As many people know, this girl is not the type of girl who likes to give out compliments or sweet words.

But if he said that, it means that what you're doing is really worth appreciating.

"That's not a difficult thing El. I just remind you to always be vigilant. You've managed to escape the Monster this week, but not in the future. You have to be careful and take care of yourself. We cannot meet too often so as not to create a rumor that will hinder our plans. But my shadow warrior will always be watching you, so you don't have to worry."

Castela nodded. "You're right, Marquis, thank you for being with me. Say hello to Brian, he must be upset that you forbid him to come." Castela smiled as she recalled her cousin's infuriating and childish nature.

"You don't have to worry about her El, she's grown up. I won't let him do anything silly anymore. Then I'll excuse you." Marquis Steven bowed respectfully before finally leaving the place.

Castela was still sitting in her place. His mind drifted far away wondering who exactly was the person behind all this and what its purpose was.

After so far stepping, now finally Castela sure, if all this is closely related to him.

"Whoever you are, I won't forgive you if you do something that harms people." He said slowly, then sip the tea that was not too hot, because it had not been touched.