Queen Without Crown

Chapter 128 Hidden Sides

King Satria rejoined the Royal League without Eldrige. He did not worry about the elf's absence because in his mind, Eldrige was with Princess Juwita.

That night while resting in the tent after a day of fighting, King Gaurav came to him with Goddess Hutama.

"The nation of Daemonie has withdrawn all its troops and gathered at Tegalombo." Said King Gaurav who just got word from one of the scout fairies.

"Tegalombo is at the foot of Zilzaal mountain, means adjacent to Grand Solano mountain? " The face of King Satria was shocked.

"True, all this time Queen Malea did lead us to urge the Daemonie army all the way to the borders of the Kingdom of Luchshire." Princess Devi, the goddess Hutama explained.

"I hope this time they can really be conquered." King Gaurav said solemnly.

"Hopefully so, but it must be remembered that the Daemonies will exert all their strength. So, it would be an uneasy battle. " Said King Satria.

"True, therefore I am somewhat worried about losing the support of the Alsatian Kingdom. " King Gaurav displays a troubled look.

"Did they withdraw their troops ? " King Satria was shocked.

"They reasoned that the domestic situation was chaotic. They will soon appoint a new leader to replace Sagar. " King Gaurav felt somewhat disappointed by the decision.

"Alsatia was a mess after Sagar. I hope they'll get a wise leader who favors justice." King Satria.

"What about Juwita? Has Eldrige told you? " Ask King Gaurav.

"I've lost contact with Eldrige since that incident. I don't know where he took my daughter. But I believe that he will do his best for Juwita." King Satria wondered in his heart about it. It's not usual for Eldrige to just disappear.

"Yes, Eldrige is very loyal. If he were human, I would be willing to match him up with my daughter." King Gaurav chuckled.

"Dad! " Daughter Devi was embarrassed to hear her father's jokes. His slightly stye cheeks were now blushing with a tinge of red.

A lot of changes have happened to the girl since she was appointed as Goddess Hutama. As the number of battles he had fought, his maturity increased. His innocence and innocence gradually eroded. It was as if the blood that soaked his hands was slowly washing away.

Sometimes while slaughtering his enemies, his feelings of fear and humanity disappeared.

He finally understood the reason why he was chosen as Goddess Hutama who led the Royal League army. His innocence and purity were his only hold so that he would not spiral out of control and become a bloodthirsty monster.

On the battlefield even the draconian monstrous beasts that the Daemonies rode could be easily chanted. The young and beautiful Daemonie warriors did not stir his heart at all and made him pity their lives.

Princess Devi looked at her father. Seeing the proud glow in his eyes, made the girl afraid of disappointing him. He could hide this dark secret from her.

"Ehm, my niece is too young for you to mate with. " King Satria saw the face of Princess Devi who blushed in embarrassment.

"Is your daughter the only one to be betrothed to Eldrige? I think Eldrige is closer to Juwita, too. If I hadn't known him, I would have thought that Eldrige liked Juwita." The Kelakar King Gaurav.

"Don't worry, Eldrige's been taking care of Juwita since the baby." King Satria shook his head to see his wife's cousin making such a joke.

"Yes, you're right. That's why no one thought Eldrige and Juwita would have romantic feelings." King Gaurav did not stop chuckling.

"But. who knows? " King Gaurav twitched his shoulders while blinking one eye.

For some reason suddenly there was a suspicion in the heart of King Satria about Eldrige and Princess Juwita. Several times he saw an unusual expression on Eldrige every time they talked about his daughter. It was like a pleasure trying not to be shown.

Until King Satria lay in his tent, he was still thinking about it. He could not just get rid of that suspicion.

*****

Eldrige sat by the window and stared out. He saw some Alsatian soldiers unloading some items from the wagon.

"I brought tea." Miss Sekar walked in and put the tea cup on the table.

Eldrige looked at the tea cup that gave off the scent of jasmine.

"I just brewed it, it tastes so good and fresh. " The woman stood looking at Eldrige.

"thank you. " Eldrige took a cup of tea and took a sip. It does not taste too sweet, apparently Miss Sekar mix it with honey.

Miss Sekar smiled. He felt happy because these few days Eldrige looked calm and obedient.

"Your wounds are almost healed, Eldrige. But I hope you don't move much first so that your body condition quickly recovers. "

"Where is my support, Sekar? " Task Eldrige regardless of the woman's words.

"I keep it, don't worry." Miss Sekar accidentally kept a bag belonging to Eldrige that contains various items including drugs.

"I need it."

"Later I'll give you. "

"I need it now."

"Actually.. Um, I'm sorry. Your bag's missing. I tried to find him but did not meet. "

"What's? I can't believe this! " Suddenly Eldrige's head hurt. The man held his temple.

"Don't worry Eldrige, I'll keep looking for him. You just rest. " Miss Sekar guided Eldrige up to her bed.

Eldrige felt strange. His gaze was somewhat blurred and the surrounding voices became extremely loud. His fingers massaged the temples that felt throbbing.

"Sleep, Eldrige." Vaguely the soft voice of Miss Sekar stroked Eldrige's ears. It was the only sound that sounded comfortable among all the noise that suddenly attacked him.

Eldrige closed his eyes, trying to ward off the pain in the head. He subconsciously held Miss Sekar's hand.

A soft pat on his shoulder made him feel calm. When he opened his eyes, the dizziness on his head disappeared. Sunlight poured down on his body and the blossoms tickled his kiss.

The atmosphere felt peaceful and familiar. It was as if he had spent his entire life in this place.

Eldrige breathed in fresh air and filled his lungs. He likes this place. I don't think there's anything to worry about.

A butterfly with transparent white wings flew over. His wings glittered in the sunlight. The butterfly was the only living creature there besides her.

"Snack." Mumbled wonder.

Suddenly he felt this place was very awkward and empty.

Eldrige ran across the field of bluebells. The stalks of the flowers were broken down by her feet, causing a long line trail behind her.

But no matter how far he ran, he remained in the middle of the field of bluebells. The transparent white butterfly was also there, as if flying with him.

Eldrige felt tired and lonely as well. The place suddenly no longer felt beautiful. The place now felt empty, desolate and miserable.

"Am I dead? " Eldrige is back in the monologue.

Eldrige finally dropped his body to the ground. He lay staring at the slowly moving clouds up there.

"I'm lonely. " His voice flew in the wind. His heart was very sad but did not understand because of what.

"Have I been so lonely like this?" Ask again.

A round of tears welled up in her eyes. All the beauty before him felt worthless. Eldrige then closed his eyes.

Suddenly he felt a pair of hands hugging him from behind. A warm feeling flowed in his chest. He could not explain the feeling he was feeling right now.

Eldrige tried to turn around to look at the person who was hugging him, but that person did not allow him. He could only feel the person's heartbeat on his back.

His gaze then descended on the pair of hands that were coiled around his waist. A pair of hands that were beautiful and smaller than her hands. Eldrige clasped that hand.

"Eldrige, I love you." A soft voice whispered in his ear. The voice seemed to be touching him, restoring his consciousness.

"Jewith? " Call Eldrige.

There is no lawfulness. Eldrige no longer felt a hug on his back.

"Jewith! " Eldrige kept calling. His longing pangs with deep sadness.

"Jewith! "

Eldrige sat down and stared at the dimly lit room. Sweat was pouring from his body. His heart was racing fast.

"Just a dream." His voice implies sadness.

He slowly got up and walked towards the window. A thick curtain came out that hung onto the floor and he looked outside. The sky is dark.

Ever since the pain she felt as if she was losing time. It felt like he had just been lying down for a while but knew the time had passed.

He can't go on like this. Something is wrong with his body. He has to find out the cause. But first he had to find the bag.

*****

Miss Sekar was standing stiffly in front of the closet. His hand held a soft white silk bag. The bag is small and light. But he knew very well if it contained a variety of valuable items.

"Sorry, Eldrige. I don't think I can hand this bag over to you." The woman then stuffed the bag under the folds of her clothes at the base of the closet.

Miss Sekar then came out of her room and walked into Eldrige's room to check.

"Jewith." Although faint yet the woman could still hear the voice of Eldrige calling out the name of the girl he hated.

The woman was standing right in front of Eldrige's bedroom door. He didn't come in.

"You still remember it." The woman's fist was stuck on both sides of her body.

"The Kanna Leaf I put in the tea was still lacking. Should I add the dose? " The woman's smile was extremely cold, almost like a sneer.

*****

"Tomorrow I'm going to the city to sell medicinal herbs and buy some stuff." Bagas said to Princess Juwita as they chatted after dinner.

"Can I come, brother? " Task Princess Juwita. Her face looks cute despite wearing men's clothes.

"Of course I can." Bagas could not resist the girl's request. Although she was not his real sister, but she already loved him. The girl was treating her yearning for a family figure.

"Then I'll go to bed early so I can get up early." The girl said excitedly.

Bagas smiled happily. Ever since he had lived in this forest for several months, his life had felt very lonely.

"Sleep now, I'll wake you up tomorrow morning." Tell her.

The girl immediately went into the only room in the cottage and immediately climbed into a simple wooden bed without a mattress. Bagas will later sleep in the living room which doubles as a dining room by rolling out pandan leaf mats.

Princess Juwita closed her eyes, not forgetting she always prayed for the people she loved. He is grateful to be given the opportunity to live and also be reunited with good people who are willing to help him.

In fact he felt somewhat guilty for not being completely honest with Bagas. But he did it for his safety, as well as Bagas.

Tomorrow he'll have to change his appearance a little bit so that he won't be easily recognized by people who might be looking for him.