Episode:03

“Clank, clank. Clank clank.” The sound of metal hit the ground could be heard in the large throne room and even though a total of 600 Dukes, ministers and other important personnel of the court was present……..the sound of the metal could still be heard as though the room was empty.

The hall was so quiet that if a pin fell it could be heard .

The whole room was shrouded in darkness and the only light was at the throne.

A man’s silhouette could be see walking towards the chair but no once could tell his features but he carried the air of a powerful being which makes people voluntarily give way for him

“Did i walk into a graveyard?” A cold deep voice echoed in the room as the noise grew closer.

The room remained silent until the owner of the voice emerged from the shadows and walked to the throne and took his seat.

“Long live the king. Long live the king.” The people hailed as soon as he sat down.

This is no other than King Hendrick Bruno mooncrest. The ruler of the kingdom of Etura, whose name alone causes the people to tremble.

He could be described a the devil himself as his heart is way darker than what any man could imagine.

“All may rise. “

“Today, one of my duke came with an offer for me in order to retain his post as duke. Well , we’ll, well…….”

“Coke forward, duke nevan.” He beckons to the duke who immediately walked to the front and bows.

“Long live the king.”

“It’s fine go ahead.”

“ in order to keep my position in court, I offer my daughter too you, your majesty.” The duke said while trembling.

.silence…..

“Hahahah hahahahaha. Duke nevan? Do you know what you are saying?” The king laughed

“I’m not in need of a wife actually and my sons already have fiancés. “ he said again

“But…… there’s…….” Duke Evan of ember peak hesitated. This time, the whole hall seemed to go still as the king’s face turned ashen

“ do you mean………..” The king said in a cold voice.

Immediately duke Evan fell on his knee and he started shivering in fear.

“ I did not mean to upset your majesty, but it would not be bad too give him a wife to keep him company .” He said with trembling voice.

The king stood up and then slowly walked to the floor to celling window overlooking the entire city of emberforge.

“ I had never thought of giving him a wife…… the ladies are terrified of him. Aren’t you putting your daughter in danger by doing this?” The king said with a melancholy expression on his face

“ your highness, my daughter isn’t scared and it’s always been her wish to leave home and explore Etura. “ duke Nevan hurriedly said.

The king turned and walked back , then he held Duke Nevan.

“If that is true then , it is settled. After all he needs a wife anyway.” He said and patted his shoulder as he walked out.

“ court is dismissed.” He said and walked out.

“All hail his majesty.” They all chorused.

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In a dimly lit room, a figure could be seen on the bed.

He didn’t have any shirt on and his back carried scars that looked horrific.

The figure stood up and walked to the window where he had a clear veiw of the palace and a smirk appeared on his lips.

The palace was surrounded with little which made it shine like it was still noon

Which made this dark mansion he lived in look out of place. Like it didn’t belong……..

The figure walked back to the bed and took up his shirt when someone knocked