Trip to Alcentria (Prelude of The Divinity)[EN]

Gate of Dusk

Alioth told the coachman to head for the Gate of Dusk before returning to the castle. The coachman agreed and took his horse-drawn carriage there. The carriage was running towards the north of the city, towards the border between the city of Alcentria and the city of Mitclan. Dara saw a tall black gate from a distance, she seemed amazed by the splendor of the gate but there was one thought that was bothering her, namely why the gate was always closed? Is there something most people shouldn't know? After passing through the border, Dara saw a field of purple grass that stretched from the edge of the view. Dara opened the window and poked her head out the window, it was clear that the gate was already in front of her eyes, it was located right between two split mountains, there was also a stair in front of it.

There were ornaments and a foreign language she didn't know on the sides, there was also a rhombus on the front door with a symbol that was foreign to her, this shape was so large that it filled half of the front door. Alioth was seen getting off the horse carriage and rushing towards the gate called the Gate of Dusk. Dara also came down to Alioth. Not long after, a beautiful girl with long black hair and two small horns on her forehead came up to Alioth.

"Alioth, you've finally arrived. How long have you been waiting?" asked the beautiful girl.

"Not so long. Then what did you call me here?" said Alioth.

"This is a message from my mother. My mother said to give this letter to your mother, I don't know what is in it because Mother forbade me to open it" explained the girl.

"Oh yeah Alioth, who is this beautiful girl with you?" the girl asked again.

"This is Dara, she is my cousin from a distant world," said Alioth.

"I'm Dara Vulcan, nice to meet you," Dara said introducing herself.

"Oh really? Wow, I wonder what your world is like, Dara. Oh yeah, I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is-" the girl was cut off.

"Huft, Mother seems to have called. I have to go now. Tell me about your world sometimes, Dara hehe" said the girl with a small laugh.

The beautiful girl sauntered into the gate, Dara had not had time to ask the girl's name but she had already left. Alioth invited Dara to ride their horse carriage because it was already late. The horse carriage walked away, Dara looked behind her and saw that the big gate was tightly closed, she was still curious about how the Mitclan city was. During the trip, Dara looked out at the outside, a beautiful view of the city of Alcentria. She still wants to stay here for a long time but unfortunately, today is her last day in this city, Dara must return to her world tomorrow and help her mother to take care of her kingdom.

Upon arrival, Dara and Alioth were greeted by the royal maids. They had prepared a sumptuous and delicious dinner. Alioth then rushed to the dining room but Dara was seen heading to her room, she walked up the stairs leaving Alioth in the dining room. After arriving in the room, Dara then lay down on the bed, tiredness began to attack after the long journey she had gone through to get to this universe. Not long after she lay down, she heard a knock on the door from outside his room.

"Miss Dara, the Young Master is waiting for you in the dining room"

"Ah yes, tell Alioth I want to rest my body for a while. I'll meet him downstairs later"

"As your wish Miss Dara, I will convey to the Young Master downstairs"

After how long she lay down on the bed, Dara hurriedly got up from her bed and went downstairs to the dining room. She saw Alioth eating his dinner alone, without his mother's company. Alioth called Dara to sit beside him and Dara approached him.

"I haven't seen Your Majesty since we came home, where is your mother?"

"Oh that, my mother said that she had some business to go out for a moment"

"Hmm... I see, your mother must be very busy huh Alioth? Just like my mother who always has royal affairs. But fortunately, your mother always sets aside one day to accompany you"

"Yes, Mother is always busy too. Even though it's not good to be alone in the castle but I'm okay, I understand her job very well"

"I see what you mean Alioth"

They both ate dinner while chatting together, Alioth finished his food faster than Dara but he didn't leave Dara alone in the dining room, Alioth accompanied her until she finished eating. After Dara finished her dinner, the two of them returned to their respective rooms. Dara rushed to get a towel in the cupboard and headed to the bathroom to clean herself. She heard Alioth's melodious voice singing happily in the bathroom next to her, Dara only listened to him and sometimes laughed a little when Alioth sang in a false tone. Dara turned on the shower and turned the tap to make the water a little hot. Dara immediately cleaned her body using the liquid soap that had been provided there. After she finished, she quickly got dressed again and went out to her room. Dara was still drying her body using the towel she brought earlier.

Dara opened the suitcase she was carrying and tidied up her clothes, she also put them in the suitcase. Tomorrow is Dara's last day here, she feels a little sad to have to leave this beautiful place, Dara already feels at home here because of Alioth's treatment during her stay in his castle. Dara gets very good treatment from both Alioth and his mother, she doesn't want to leave this place but she remembers her mother at home. Dara erased that thought and rushed to pack her clothes.

After packing, she quickly went downstairs to get a glass of water but Dara saw that Alioth's mother had gone home. She then approached her and greeted her with a smile. Dara didn't see Alioth anywhere, maybe he was already sleeping in his room. Dara then remembered the question she wanted to ask about the story she heard last night.

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry if I'm being disrespectful. May I ask Your Majesty something?"

"That's fine. What do you want to ask Dara?"

"I heard the story about shooting stars last night, is that true?"

"Ah, the story from Alioth huh? It's a folk legend that has been around for tens of thousands of years. Our nation strongly believes that shooting stars are a sign of someone being reborn in another world. To be sure if it's true or not, I don't know myself. but if Dara asks do I believe that story? I believe it"

"I rarely hear about the story of someone reincarnating in my world, there are some nations who believe it but the rest just think it's a myth"

"Hmm... I see. This is the first time Dara has heard of a unique legend, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's right Your Majesty."

Dara headed for her room while Alioth's mother headed for the dining room to enjoy dinner. Dara lay down on the bed thinking about Alioth's mother's words just now, Your Majesty doesn't know whether it's true or not, how can people believe in such legends? Who started it? Dara was already getting sleepy and rushed to sleep because it was late at night.