The Village Girl And the Fox Prince

Chapter 67 - Cruelty.

Jack's body arrived at the Palace as the dawn began to crawl up the horizon. Several members of the Kingdom descended on the palace grounds, welcoming Jack respectfully. The people who knew also gathered to see.

The roar of tears filled the atmosphere of grief. When Jack's body was lifted from above the Roc, all of them amplified the cries. But not with King Arandelle, she just showed a flat expression without feeling lost. In his heart he was smiling happily.

Before Jack got to the Palace, those in the Palace had heard about Jack's death through a bird that was assigned to provide information. Many do not think that this will happen.

Especially Hazel, she almost fainted upon receiving the news. Imagine how horrified and sadistic the war there was. A class of Jack who recognized his ability alone now has returned without life.

His mind was fixated on one thing; about how Lynx was. To be honest, Hazel doesn't know the least that's going on there yet. Also the fact that Jack's death was a consequence of the magic-sharing ritual on Lynx, Hazel doesn't know about it.

The informational bird only came to King Arandelle, so the others did not know what was really going on. Cunning King Arandelle, he used this moment to engineer events so that one of the parties would be cornered in the story he made.

“Still to deny?” chirp King Arandelle, he galloped forward, out of the crowd. Standing near Jack's body that had been laid on a stretcher.

Facing his gaze forward, staring at all who were still crying sobbing, he spoke again, “This is all interference from human activities. Our eternal enemy. Jack dies from an attack from advanced tools made by humans! If humans hadn't joined a dog demon and betrayed us all.”

Stunned for a moment, the residents and members of the Kingdom of — Two Queens and Princess Aluka, stopped crying for a moment. Listening to the grievances revealed by King Arandelle.

“Can you imagine how cunning and cruel a human being is? Humans can't use magic, but they have extraordinary brains to create things beyond reason beyond the magic we have.”

“It was just one human. But the impact is very detrimental to us. And the fact that humans are not on our side, can never be changed by anything. So, why do we still have a reason to keep one human here?”

As he asked a satirical question at the end of the sentence, the tail of King Arandelle's eyes glanced at Hazel. It was as if from the beginning all his complaints were directed at Hazel. He wanted to drag the minds of all his subordinates to hate Hazel. Use the opportunity while Lynx isn't around to get Hazel out of the way.

“He's just a regular human being, Dad!” sulk Aluka, he immediately said no. His body, which was standing next to his mother, suddenly shifted forward to cover Hazel's body while stretching out both hands.

“Do not lead an opinion that can make everyone hate Hazel. He never made a mistake. She was just a pregnant woman. Which baby will be your grandson, as well as being our family!” added Aluka, her brows furrowed furiously.

King Arandelle hissed, her lips peeking. Realize that here still have pests that will hinder the plan.

“Tch, you're a kid. Do you know what? Can you feel the cruelty of humans made in the past? If you want to know how sadistic humanity is towards our nation, you can go down directly to join the war! See and feel for yourself how the sophisticated tool works,” ketus King Arandelle, both hands he keeps in the chest.

“Enough!” between Queen Keane, trying to get into the chatter among those who are getting heated up. “There is no point in discussing this now. At least appreciate Jack who's still here. His body has not yet been buried. We need to do a decent funeral for him.”

King Arandelle shrugged, not caring. “Terlarah. Do what you want to do. While there's a human being here. Believe me, greater misfortune will soon befall us.” He left, went back into the palace.

Queen Emely, who did not say much, followed her husband in a hurry. “My husband, wait a minute!”

“Don't follow me. Leave me alone!” King Arandelle accelerated even more, reluctantly turning his head for a while.

“I'll be on your side!” queen Emely said, she was so persistent to be able to align her steps with her husband.

Hearing this statement, King Arandelle stopped. Not feeling touched or happy because he has supporters, but...

“Hah?” His expression was like he was insulting, staring at Queen Emely from head to toe with an intimidating look. “I don't need you. I'm sorry I had a relationship with you. If I knew it would be like this. I'd better be loyal to my first wife.”

“You're just a seductress who's ruined my family's relationship. If you want your position to stay safe, shut up and don't interfere anymore!” close King Arandelle before finally stepping back.

Sculpting on the spot, Queen Emely started sobbing. His lips he bit strongly, holding tightness in the chest. The struggle that has so far been no longer appreciated, thrown away like garbage.

What can one expect from a man who is second only to a tempter?

***

“Hazel are you okay?” Aluka asked worriedly, realizing the woman was quiet a lot.

Shrinking the sweat on his forehead, Hazel smiled faintly. “I'm fine. Just a little tired. Is it because my content is already this big? I thought I was going to give birth soon,” chuckles slowly.

Aluka can't be lied to. Can read clearly from the sadness depicted in Hazel's little glazed circle of neutrals. That the words of King Arandelle must have penetrated his mind.

“I know what you're feeling, Hazel. But please don't think about it. It's not your fault. Man in the past, has nothing to do with you,” comfort Aluka, her little hand rubbed Hazel's big belly.

Queen Keane who was standing not far beside them, smiled warmly. He moved into their midst, and embraced both.

“It's true. Better now we help prepare for Jack's funeral. Never show your tears in front of him, Jack will be sad. He is a good man who is reliable, only the end of his life should be like this,” said Queen Keane, after which he let out a long sigh.

Hazel looked down, her eyes starting to blur from tears. “What Lynx will be the same fate as Jack? I don't even know what it's like there. I don't know if he's okay or not. I'm afraid..”

Queen Keane made her embrace more, focusing on approaching Hazel who began as he pleased. “I can find it later through the informational bird. But I'm sure he'll be fine. Even though Jack's departure took him a hit, he can definitely control himself.”

***

From a distance, precisely on the slopes of the hills before entering the Foxion Kingdom area. The troops sent by King Barney to kidnap Hazel have begun to monitor the situation. Using the small tools that circled the Palace building from above, they could tell what the fox demons were doing there.

“There's still a magic hood in the way. The one who made the hood is dead. How'this? It will be difficult to sneak into the Palace,” said one of them.

“True. The only way is to destroy the magic hood first. What if we just destroy it along with the Palace? We automatically exterminate anyone who is in the Palace, including their King, ” said the others gave advice.

“Sound good. But what if the woman we're after dies? It would be a disaster if we returned without bringing the woman alive. Because that's what's important here.”

Confused, they were still thinking about what way they should go in order to break through the enemy's defensive walls. Until after a few minutes passed, one idea that emerged was finally agreed upon together.

Out of the many troops, three of them began to use magic abilities to transform into fox demons. Wearing clothes with the characteristics of the Foxion Kingdom troops, pendants were attached to their necks, not to forget they changed the aroma so as not to be suspected.

What will they do with the disguise?

***