The Fate Of The Princess

Hotaru's

Liu entered into the dimension of the space ring by carrying the unconscious Elena. Hotaru immediately approached them and stopped when she saw Elena's condition.

Hotaru's tears shed as she looked at Elena's entire body filled with wounds, "Miss..."

"I will take him to the eternal ice room. Get her a change of clothes immediately" Liu ordered.

Hotaru immediately did her orders. Liu walked into the room and laid Elena on the ice.

Liu took out a golden needle and pierced Elena's acupoint. After which, he transferred some of his spiritual power into the girl's body.

Hotaru came in and brought a shirt for Elena, "Miss Liu—" she said stopped when she saw something black coming out of Elena's wound.

Liu focused himself on restoring Elena's condition. Some time later, he pulled out the needle that was on the little girl's body.

"Miss Liu, why is there something black around her wound? What happened to her?"

"He was fighting some intermediate-level demons. The reason why they are so strong is because they are already controlled by the dark forces that come from their ambitions" Liu replied.

"His current strength is not enough because the seal given by his mother is too strong, making it difficult for me when trying to take it off. And the black one was poison because the seal was forcibly destroyed," he continued, staring at Elena.

"Why is he so reckless?" hotaru asked softly.

Liu looked closely at Hotaru, "By saving you."

"I...? Wh why? I never asked him to save me!"

"But that's what he wants. Ask her why when she is conscious. I'll recover my energy first."

"Go, Miss. I'll stay here."

Liu sighed and took out a warming potion, "Drink this as your body begins to freeze."

"Thank you."

When Liu was gone, Hotaru sat down near Elena.

"Why are you doing this for the sake of me who already has no hope of living? ask with lirih.

"Because of me, you're like this."

"I'm sorry, Miss." Hotaru's tears are getting worse.

With tears unraveling, Hotaru cleansed Elena's body and changed her clothes.

Hotaru smiled bitterly, "When you look the same age as me, why do you have to experience something like this?"

A short time later, Liu returned to bring food for Hotaru. He saw her who was still looking after Elena.

"Miss Liu..."

"Hm?"

"Please train me"

Liu looked at Hotaru for a moment, "You sure? I won't hold back when I train you."

"I'm sure, Miss."

"Eat first, after that you can come with me."

Afterwards, they said goodbye to Elena and came out to practice. Time passed and he was not awake. One strange thing is, his body experienced a period of growth even though the owner was still asleep. Now her body is like a 12-year-old girl.

As they guarded her, Elena's body suddenly shone and floated upwards.

"Miss Liu, what happened to her?"

Liu smiled faintly, "It's time."

Hotaru looked at Liu in confusion. The light on Elena's body disappeared and she lay on top.

Elena opened her eyes slowly, "Uuhh..."

"Miss! Elena!" call 'em.

Hotaru helped Elena sit down, "Miss, you're finally awake."

"You...Hotaru?" ask Elena.

"Yes, Miss. It's me." It's me."

Elena was confused because she felt that there was a change in her and Hotaru. Then he looked at Liu.

Liu who understood her gaze revealed a sweet smile, "I will tell you slowly."

"Let me drop off" Hotaru said as she helped Elena walk.

They came out of that cold room. Elena blinked her eyes to adapt to the light after a long time of falling asleep. The scenery in the space ring is not much different from the outside world. The only difference is that the spiritual energy there is much stronger.

"What do you want to ask?" Liu started the conversation after they sat down.

"Ehm, what happened to Hotaru?" ask Elena.

"He asked me to train him. You know that my training is very hard, right? But he still did not give up. No matter how much he falls, he will rise again and again. Hotaru had such a strong determination that she had improved so much, " Liu replied.

"Why...?"

"I want to be stronger so I can protect you. For the sake of saving me. You have to be seriously injured and fall asleep for 5 years. Therefore I. feel very guilty to you," replied Hotaru as she lowered her head.

Elena flinched, "What? 5 years? Brother Liu.." he looked at Liu.

Liu laughed softly, "You'd be surprised if I mentioned the time you slept based on the rules here."

Elena looked at her body, "It's worth me feeling taller, it turns out that way."

Liu was silent for a moment and looked at Hotaru.

"What what what, Miss?" hotaru asked while looking back at him.

"Can you make some food? Elena just woke up, so she needs energy."

Hotaru nodded, "Then, excuse me, Miss."

Elena who looked at Hotaru who was already away, immediately turned her eyes to Liu.

Elena immediately put on a serious face, "Sister Liu, what's the matter?"

"Look, Elena. As Hotaru began her training, she was so troubled that she was inexperienced. I told him to slow down, but he said he wanted to be strong and be able to protect his savior. Then..."

Flashbacks

Liu was looking at the training that Hotaru was doing from afar. Hotaru sat down from exhaustion.

"Damn, why am I so weak?"

"Miss has fought hard to save me, I can't give up."

Suddenly, there was an evil aura coming out from Hotaru's body. Liu who sensed danger immediately approached him.

"Hotaru, what's—" Liu's remark was cut off because Hotaru attacked him.

Liu managed to avoid it. He saw Hotaru smiling with a blank look. The aura surrounding it made the surrounding plants die mysteriously.

"Don't.aura this..."

Liu took a few steps back. Hotaru smiled seeing him.

"Why did you run away, hm? Come here, let me kill you slowly" he said.

Liu looked at him sharply, "Who are you really?"

"Hahaha, of course Hotaru. Or rather, the contents of this container."

"Wheat?" muttered Liu.

"Hem, nice place and..what is this? I smell something fragrant."

"Great, he's after her!"

Liu began to attack the figure that was possessing Hotaru's body. They fought so hard that the land around them was destroyed. When Liu started to let his guard down, the figure ran towards where Elena was.

"I won't let it!" Liu formed a seal in his hand.

"9 Star Seal Formation!"

"Arghhhhhhh! Sia-lan!" The black aura disappeared and Hotaru fainted.

Liu immediately approached him with a gasp of breath.

"What just happened?"

After securing Hotaru, Liu fixed their former fight spot.

Back to the now

"That's the story" Liu said.

Elena scrunched her forehead, "You mean, her aura is similar to that bajing*n? Considering he can overwhelm you, I'm sure he's not an indiscriminate person."

"Since then, I've always worried about him. I don't know when he shows up again."

"I understand, brother. If he comes out again, I'll take care of him."

"You sure?"

Elena smiled and nodded, "He's my man. I should've helped her."

"Miss, the food is ready!" hotaru shouted from a distance.

"Come, brother."

They ate together in joking and laughing as if nothing had happened.

Following which, Hotaru and Elena exited the space ring in search of fresh air.

Elena heaved a sigh of relief, "I haven't been out for a long time."

"I miss them too...Brother Luke," his inner.

Elena who realized her thoughts just snapped, "What's wrong with me?" muttered.

"Miss, your body..how?"

"Ah, it's better."

Hotaru looked at Elena then lowered her head, "Why are you helping me? I am a fucking carrier. Because of me, you've been in a coma for years. Therefore I—"

"Hotaru." call Elena.

"Yes?"

"Do you know what that name means?"

Hotaru shook her head, "I don't know, miss."

"Flickly light at night. The light that will continue to shine even in the dark. That's what your name means, Hotaru," Elena replied with a gentle smile.

"Miss.me doesn't deserve that compliment" Hotaru said.

"I don't praise you. The reason I saved you is that you have a light within you that you don't realize."

"Find the meaning of the light. If you lose it one day, I'll stretch out my hand to get you out of the dark."

Hotaru's tears are flowing, "Miss.." she said.

Hotaru prostrated herself before Elena. That surprised him.

"Hotaru, what's—"

"I, Hotaru, am willing to immortalize myself for Miss Arthemis Selena de Alexander. If one day I betray my own will, my body will rot and my soul will not be able to reincarnate. Heaven and earth will bear witness to my oath." Hotaru said.

Elena had not had time to speak, a mysterious lightning came out and hit Hotaru as if answering her vow.

Afterwards, Hotaru looked at Elena with a smile, "Miss..."

"Why..you swear like that? Do you know what the consequences are? My life goals aren't as simple as you think, Hotaru!"

"I know, Miss."

"I did not save you to make you my slave! You are my friend! Then.. why are you..."

"Miss, the death of my parents made me lose my purpose and hope for life. Since meeting you, slowly but surely I found the meaning of my existence. Therefore, cherish this first wish of mine, Miss."

Elena did not finish her thoughts, "Basic fool..."

Hotaru smiled hearing him, "Thank you for the compliment, Miss."

With a heavy heart, Elena agreed, "I, Arthemis Selena de Alexander take the oath from Hotaru. I will not restrain him nor force him to obey my orders. If he has found his happiness, I'll let him make a decision for himself."

Hotaru objected, "Miss, what are you saying?"

Elena put on a pouting face, "Silence, it's your fault for making such an oath. One more thing, don't be formal with me. Sounds really annoying," he grumbled.

"Uh.all right, Miss. I mean, Elena." said Hotaru resignedly.

Elena nodded in satisfaction, "This is what I want. Please help, Hotaru."

"I should have said that." Hotaru chimed in with a small laugh.