The Goddess and the Cursed Prince

01. Invitation for Dinner

...Ijima Ryoika, a girl who is predicted to be the successor of the goddess like her mother, Ryoika. He was born in the kingdom of Asteria to coincide with the blossoming of cherry blossoms. Long ice-white hair and sky-blue eyes added to the girl's pretty impression....

Ijima's nature is so friendly and jolly, but due to the war that made her lover die he lost his friendly smile, the smile was changed with a fake smile.

King Oda and Queen Ryoika are so worried about her daughter, according to the prophecy that a tragic fate will befall Ijima, what kind of fate they do not know.

At this time Ijima stared straight ahead from behind his glass window, Annie's ladyboy still faithfully accompanied Ijima, he did not care about her legs cramping due to standing too long.

"Daughter, it's time for you to have breakfast" said the gentle lady-in-waiting Annie, who had been taking care of Ijima since she was a child, so she loved Ijima like her own daughter.

Ijima turned his head towards Annie's lady-in-waiting while editing a knotty smile, "I'm going to see my mother's father now."

The girl walked gracefully out of her room towards the royal dining room, she was always accompanied by Annie's lady-in-waiting wherever she went.

Every time Ijima passed by the other soldiers and maids, they bowed slightly while saying warm greetings, it was clear Ijima would reply warmly as well.

As soon as I reached the dining room, Ijima sat between King Oda and Queen Ryoika.

After the meal was finished and the tableware was cleared, King Oda opened the conversation.

"Ijima, forgive me, I know it's too soon for you" said King Oda hesitantly.

Ijima looked at King Oda with a clueless look, "What do you mean?"

King Oda took a breath and then greeted him slowly," Father has already betrothed you to the prince of Neoma kingdom."

Like being struck by lightning, Ijima's heart was racing, her pupils dilated in disbelief.

"I'm sorry dad, not that I refused but that prince Shwan's killer is in the kingdom," Ijima replied nervously.

Both King Oda and Queen Ryoika had expected Ijima's answer. Queen Ryoika rubbed gently on the back of Ijima's hand.

“King Kodama said it would be responsible if something happened to you" said Ratu Ryoika trying to relieve anxiety in her daughter.

"But mom——"

"Ijima, please, not all humans are evil, do not because Shwan's killer comes from the kingdom you hate him," advised Queen Ryoika, Ijima has been slumped all this time, so it's time he got up.

Ijima looked at King Oda and Queen Ryoika alternately, "Alright, Ijima will accept the request of father and mother."

...👑...

In the evening the King of Kodama invited King Oda and Ijima to dinner together, the leader of the Neoma kingdom looked happy when he saw Ijima.

At that time Ijima was very beautiful with a pastel blue dress of white gradation extending to the extent of the ankles and leaf-shaped decoration that was circular on her waist. Not to forget also Ijima's long hair is curled and there are some children's hair sticking out.

"It turns out you're more beautiful than I imagined" praised King Kodama.

"Thank you, your majesty," Ijima retorted lowering his head.

"Where's your son? I heard you have two sons, so which one are you going to make my daughter's companion?" asked King Oda with curiosity.

Raja Kodama laughed softly, "We discuss it inside" he said, inviting them in.

In the royal dining room there was already a black-haired man sitting haughtily, he looked at Ijima with a dislike look. His red net was rolling following the direction Ijima was moving. And yes, Ijima was sitting right in front of the man.

“He is my second son, Chriss Kodama, he is the one I will match with your daughter, Oda," said King Kodama, glancing at Chriss as if coding something.

Chriss stood up from his seat, he placed his right hand on his left chest and bowed slightly, "It's a pleasure to meet you, your majesty, it's an honor to accept our dinner invitation." After saying the greeting, Chriss sat down again.

King Oda thanked Chriss for greeting him with beautiful words.

After the dinner was over, King Kodama asked Chriss to take Ijima around the kingdom. I don't want Chriss to obey him.

Initially Chriss clasped Ijima's hand gently, after exiting the room, Chriss clasped Ijima's wrist firmly.

Ijima grimaced,"Pa-prince, your hand grip is too strong."

Chriss as if he cared for his hearing, he continued to pull Ijima roughly until a room where there was no guard, the man squeezed Ijima's body in the room, the distance of their faces was very close.

"Why did you accept this matchmaking, damn it?! I was hoping you would reject it!" chriss snapped which scared Ijima.

"Pardon me, father's request I cannot refuse, prince," Ijima replied like a frightened rabbit.

"uh? Even though you're a goddess I don't want you to sit on the empress' throne! You know what, Ijima? I already have a lover and I hope that she will be with me instead of you!"

"Why isn't the prince the only one who rejected this match?"

"If I could've done it before, but unfortunately I threatened not to give me the throne if I didn't marry you" Chriss growled.

Ijima really wanted to go home, a clear liquid drop by drop appeared from the corner of his eye.

"To be honest I also do not want to accept this match, as long as you know the prince, my lover was killed by someone from this kingdom," said Ijima Pilu, Chriss' heart stopped beating for a moment, he put his body back, his hands clenched tightly.

"Damn it! Is that you? Shwan Nakamura's lover who was rumored to be the burden of that battle? Ck," chriss said in frustration.

Tak

Chriss turned his head quickly towards the source of the voice, a ladyboy with a frightened face standing there.

"Who let you in here?" ask Chriss coldly.

"Ma—forgive the prince's servant, King Kodama asks me to follow you," the lady replied with a deathly pale face.

"You know the rules, don't you?"

The dayang nodded, "I'll keep my mouth shut."

Chriss looked back at Ijima who was just as afraid as the lady-in-waiting, Chriss pulled the blue hands of Ijima as a result of his actions.

The man began to treat the wound with his magic, "If you complain, I'll make sure your life won't calm down, Ijima Ryoika."

...👑...

 

"It's a pity that we can't meet Sam because he has a mission out of Horizon city" said King Oda.

Now Ijima and King Oda on the way home riding a chariot drawn with four white horses, Ijima did not listen to his father's words because he was daydreaming.

"Ijima," called King Oda, he touched his daughter's shoulder, Ijima's reflexes were startled.

"Aa—it turns out you're daydreaming, what about Chriss? Neoma Kingdom looks beautiful, doesn't it?"

Ijima smiled stiffly, "I'm sorry father, prince Chriss is so good I like it, Neoma Kingdom has a beautiful garden," Ijima replied fortunately he had time to see the park before returning home earlier.

"Thankfully, I and King Kodama plan to marry you next month" said King Oda, who surprised Ijima.

"Dad, isn't that too soon? I——"

"Forget Shwan, Ijima. He won't come back even if you expect it" cut King Oda who kept Ijima silent a thousand languages.