The Under The Moon

Episode 6: Journey to the Palace

Edgar walked up to Leo from behind while reflecting back on what happened this morning. He came to Lilyum Kingdom on the instructions of his grandfather, after hearing the story regarding the prosperous kingdom in the land of the Middle Continent. He did not expect that he would become a subordinate of the prince of the Kingdom of Lilyum itself.

When he arrived at Lilyum Kingdom, he had indeed heard rumors several times about the First Prince of Lilyum Kingdom who had not appeared in the public for the past two years. Because the formal study period at the academy has been completed. Just do the exam eventually. Which is in the form of practicum activities, applying his knowledge to help the development of Lilyum Kingdom.

Rumor has it that the first Prince also formed a group under his leadership. In addition to those rumors, there are also other rumors that say that the Prince is hiding behind other royal family princes, to cover up his mistakes all along. Although Edgar's eyes, Leo did not seem to be covering up his mistakes.

However, Edgar had his own views on the rumors circulating among the public. Leo is not covering up his own mistakes. But, the rumor about a group formed by Leo and hiding behind other princes, maybe it has a point. Seeing Leo who often went out of the Palace without an escort, just himself.

Edgar was also deep in his heart, ‘Is this the right thing to do or not? Would it not matter if he became a subordinate of a famous Prince in this Kingdom and the world?’ A lot of it becomes a burden when he rethinks his decision to follow Leo.

While walking in his own mind. Leo who slightly glanced back realized that Edgar was still pensive. Leo opened up the conversation with a question.

“Edgar may I ask you something?”

Edgar who was aware of Leo's question only nodded in response.

“You are not from Lilyum Kingdom, are you?” leo's question brought Edgar's steps to a halt. His facial features seemed to turn dark and sour.

“What makes you think like that?” Edgar answered Leo's question with a question. Edgar's voice showed him reluctant to answer Leo's question.

Leo stopped his steps and turned his head back to “Only my intuition alone. But, seeing your response just now. It seems my guess is correct. You're not a resident of Lilyum Kingdom, are you?” A small grin was seen on Leo's face.

Edgar just kept silent with a sour face mendegar the words of the Prince who was true in reality. “Are you bothered by it, Prince?” He pressed a formal tone at the time of replying to Leo's question with a slight tense tone and was reluctant to continue their conversation.

Leo was surprised, then laughed at the question from Edgar “Ahahahahah! Relax Edgar. No need to hold that. I will not drive you out of my kingdom just because you are an escape from another kingdom. This was the first time I had met a runaway who had managed to reach Lilyum Kingdom, using the main line unbeknownst to the border guards. Ahahahaha” Said Leo happily expressing his thoughts without guilt.

“Haah~ I didn't expect anyone interesting like you to come here. Aren't you afraid of getting caught in Lilyum Kingdom? The laws in Lilyum Kingdom are very strict. Don't underestimate it”

Continue Leo with a sigh, calming down from his own laughter.

Edgar's sour face returned to normal hearing a serious question accompanied by the joke of the first Prince of Lilyum Kingdom.

“What is that you see with your eyes, Prince?” Edgar asked who felt his identity had been read by the Prince.

“Iya, I did see it a little. What about my question before? Don't you want to answer?” Leo said with a little curiosity.

“I am not a citizen of Lilyum Kingdom. And as for Prince Leo's own guesses, it was almost entirely true” continued Edgar with a slight bowing of his head with a hint of disquiet in his heart.

“Can I not work for you if I am not a citizen of the Kingdom of Lilyum?” Edgar asked worriedly if he could not work for Leo. He just got a job, and now he feels threatened to lose his job.

Leo was a little surprised by Edgar's words, then returned to laughing “Ahahahaha, As I thought before. You're an interesting person, Edgar. Ahahahaha”

“Oh, I can have a stomachache if made to laugh like this continue” Leo said while holding his stomach while Edgar still looked at Leo with worry about how his fate would be.

“In the Kingdom of Lilyum, there are indeed rules regarding the place of origin. That's if you work through the Department of Labor. So take it easy, Edgar. You don't have to worry about that. You work for me not through the Department of Manpower I was just a little curious after seeing you fight with Red before. In Lilyum Kingdom, Dark Magic was not widely used. And there were some territories of Lilyum Kingdom that prohibited the use of Dark Magic. While you, blatantly use Dark Magic. Makes me conclude that you are not a citizen of Lilyum” Kingdom Leo explained to Edgar in a calm tone.

Edgar was only stunned by Leo's explanation. He did not expect that, his magic became one of the magic rarely used by the people of Lilyum Kingdom.

As Edgar knew, Lilyum Kingdom was a Kingdom with extraordinary magic abilities. However, it seems that only a few people are able to master this extraordinary magic. Given the story of his grandfather who mentioned that the Kingdom of Lilyum is a prosperous and peaceful Kingdom because there are so many extraordinary witches born from the Kingdom of Lilyum.

“Edgar, did you use Dark Magic to get to Lilyum Kingdom?” Prince Leo asked, stopping his steps and turning his back. Straight in Edgar's eyes.

Instantly, Edgar's gaze met with Leo. At first glance, Edgar also saw a small magic circle inside Leo's heterochrome eyes.

The atmosphere brought them back stiffened. The roar of wind came from behind Leo, dashing into his snow-white mane. Edgar's cappucino mane was also hit by the back wind. His wide-eyed eyes were again surprised by the words of Leo.

Edgar narrowed his eyes and asked Leo “Are you really asking me that?” Ask with doubt.

Leo calmly responded to Edgar's question “Then who else did I ask? It's just me and you.” He said while convincing Edgar.

Edgar opened his mouth and answered Leo's question in a cold tone “Why are you asking me? Isn't it that you can see it for yourself with your unique eyes, Leo?”

Leo smiled with Edgar's reply. Leo raised his hand and closed his left eye “It's true I can see it. But, there is still a price to pay when looking at something we should not see. Just like you, who uses Dark Magic. They both have price to pay”

Edgar immediately stiffened back. Feeling the cold spread all over him that was carried by the wind passing by.

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