
The two men's eyeballs widened when Krystal mentioned her name, her facial expression looking confused then she asked, “Where do you know my name?”
“From the harmonica you brought. It says your name.” Krystal pointed to Shion's harmonica which she placed on the right side table of the bed, “So, can you play the harmonica?” ask Krystal then.
“Harmonika is my strength, the music produced from the sound of this harmonica can be a weapon against the enemy,” explained Shion slowly.
“Making music a weapon? Are you from that extinct music clan?” ask Krystal again.
“Klan music? Does the music clan really exist? Did you know about the music clan?” Shion flabbergasted in shock, he reflexively woke up from his sleeping position.
“Huh? So, you're not from a music clan? The only thing that can turn music into a weapon is the music clan. If you're not from a music clan, why do you have that power in you?”
Shion bowed lethargic, “I am not from a music clan, my parents are ordinary humans who do not have special powers. I once found out about a music clan whose existence had gone extinct over 4000 years ago, but not much info I got. Can you tell me about the music clan you know?” Shion's eyes full of curiosity, Krystal could not refuse Shion's request.
“Alright, I'll tell you about the music clan.”
Krystal began to tell the story of a music clan that was one of the strongest clans of the era. However, the existence of the music clan was slowly perceived as a threat because their power to control the music was terrifying. No one dared to look for trouble with the music clan, including the Emperor who presided at that time.
One day, suddenly the power of the music clan increased so drastically that the Emperor considered them a great threat to the empire. Until the bloody night, the music clan was slaughtered by the Emperor, which is why the music clan disappeared from the history of the progress of this world and about them only written in a few books.
“The coup is so the history of the destruction of the music clan, finally my curiosity was answered already. But, why can you know the story as complete as that?”
Krystal smiled, then she replied, “I've lived more than 4000 years.”
“More 4000 years? You're kidding?”
“No, this is real. I'll tell you later if you're willing to be my mistress.”
Finally, the offer that Krystal had been holding back from her mouth came out as well. Krystal sees that Shion has already started accepting her whereabouts, so it's time for her to offer Shion the position of fifth concubine. Shion was at a loss for words and confused to answer how, but tucked into a feeling of hesitation because of remembering the bad things he had experienced before.
“Okay, I get it. It will not be easy to heal the heart and trust of someone who has been destroyed. I will not force my will upon you, I will wait while helping to heal your heart's wounds. Therefore, stay here for a while, okay?”
‘Ahh my heart was so calm that I looked at this girl, I was not agitated to be around her, even the pain of that betrayal seemed to be covered by her gentle voice. In that case, can I trust humans again? I feel this girl is someone I can't avoid her existence.’
A glimmer of confidence splashed at Shion's gaze, Krystal realized that and she was proud to have successfully torn down the barrier wall between her and Shion.
“Give me time to think about it,” Shion said.
“OK, I'll give you time to think,” reply Krystal while short tasting Shion's lips, look surprised mimic in the look of Shion's face at that time.
Then Krystal stood up from her seat and was about to leave the room, but suddenly Shion held Krystal's hand.
“Wait!” intercept Shion, “Are you under-rested some time lately?” ask Shion.
“Yes, I have been a little busy these days, so my sleep has been reduced a lot lately,” replied Krystal.
“Let me play music that can put you to sleep, at least rest your body for a moment before doing other activities.”
Krystal allowed Shion to play her harmonica, she sat back in the bedside chair. Shion grabbed his harmonica, he blew softly until a melodious voice came out from there. The music began to flow softly and into Krystal's hearing. The music produced from Shion's harmonica was really like magic, Krystal's eyelids started to feel heavy. A few seconds later, Krystal fell asleep in a head-bending position on the edge of Shion's bed. Krystal's sleeping face can be seen clearly by Shion, even while sleeping, she still looks beautiful charming.
‘It seems I found an interesting girl. Should I accept her offer to become a concubine? If I want to stay beside her, of course being a concubine is the only way.’
...***...
The sun changed the moon, the day changed the night, Krystal was still asleep in her sleep. Right now, he was asleep on Shion's bed. Meanwhile, Shion was sitting while reading a book. However, from this time on, Shion sees something wrong with Krystal, as Krystal shows great uneasiness in her sleep. Shion approached Krystal to check on Krystal.
“Ughh ...”
Krystal seemed to endure the pain so that cold sweat poured profusely on her forehead. Shion tries to shake Krystal's body to wake her up, but there is no answer he gets from her.
“Your Majesty, be aware! Jeez, what happened to you?” Shion's anxiety increased when Krystal screamed pain, at that time the four concubines came into the room.
“What happened to His Majesty?!”
Shion was jolted by the arrival of those who barged into the room.
“Your Majesty seems to be having a nightmare,” replied Shion.
“Dreams badly? You're the man that His Majesty brought, aren't you? What happened until His Majesty had a nightmare like this?” Ash loses control of his anger, he directs his prejudices against Shion.
“Already Ash! That's not what needs to be in question now. Look at His Majesty's condition now!” julian calms Ash's anger.
Lucio and Austin clasped hands and held onto Krystal's body, and they tried to shout Krystal's name repeatedly, but there was no response from Krystal. Groans, moans, until the screeches of pain are connected, Krystal can not wake up from her nightmares.
“What should we do now? Your Majesty did not answer our call.”
Meanwhile, Krystal is trapped in a dreamland that she cannot avoid or fight in the slightest. His body seemed to be torn apart in the subconscious, the pain all over the body bringing pain to the body in the real world.
“Your Majesty, I swear that I did not do it. Please believe me.”
“DIAM, KRYSTALIA! Don't show that face of asking for your mercy. I don't believe anything you say!”
“I beg you, Your Majesty. Didn't you promise to marry me? Please investigate again this problem, I do not do—”
“Married? Haha. I will not marry you because I have chosen my own future Empress.”
“What? A TRAITOR! EVEN THOUGH I DID EVERYTHING FOR YOU, WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ANOTHER WOMAN AS YOUR EMPRESS? A LIAR! YOU'RE A LIAR!”
“What are you saying, Krystalia? From the beginning you were the only one I used to take this throne. Don't expect more from me.”
“So, you don't love me?”
“Your dream height. The bodyguard! Take this girl to the torture chamber. Torture him to death!”
“No! I don't want to die! You're a baj*ngan man! I will repay you! I will be the goddess of vengeance and lead you to hell. I'M GONNA KILL YOU! I'M NOT GONNA DIE! NEVER WILL!”