Devil's Novia 【JK FF】

Vault of the Golden Warrior

Park Palace

Nancy's P.O.V.

Rounding the corner, I took the stairs to the third floor. But before that, I looked around to look for any signs of danger before heading to complete my task.

A task that was assigned to me by the Demon King.

I ascended the eerily quiet and way too long stairs with a bated breath. My breathing turned ragged by the last step. I could have used my magical powers but what if that turns it on me? This place looks skeptical and I can smell magic in the air. I can't take such a big risk. Sweat beads adorned my forehead which I wiped away recklessly with the sleeves of my golden color gown.

But no sooner did I reach the forbidden floor, than my jaw dropped. I was awestruck.

Huge pillars with intricate designs on them, flamboyant chandelier dangling from the ceiling, marble floors, walls adorned with paintings depicting the family tree of the Park Empire, and singing the praises of their valor. A snort escaped my lips as I watched all those paintings and headed to the southwest corner.

But before that, I again checked my back for any suspicion or danger and once I found the court safe, I invaded that territory with Jungkook's words lingering in my head.

"You need to look for three magical weapons in the Park Palace. Those weapons must be hidden in a sacred place, away from everyone's eyes. It could be anything, a dungeon, a secret door, or a place of the palace which is forbidden to enter. You first need to find out its location where these weapons have been stashed for years and then I will tell you the next move."

That's what Jungkook had told me. Since then, I had been searching for that room but got nothing. Also, after that embarrassing incident, my in-laws have been giving me a cold shoulder. I just don't understand the reason behind their anger. They knew I wasn't completely at fault still they were considering me guilty for everything. And about Jimin, after disrespecting me, he went back to his cold and apathetic self. It's good though cause this way, I would be able to finish my job with ease.

After researching for weeks, my luck favored me one day as I bumped into Jieun who spilled the secret of this palace.

Flashback

After having my breakfast, I was heading to the garden when I saw a group of servants padding to the third floor while carrying a lot of sanitation and cleaning stuff. I immediately ran to them to find out when my gaze landed on Jieun who was instructing them.

"Make sure to leave no spot. The floor should be tidied up in less than thirty minutes and then everyone will evacuate the place before the King's arrival."

'What the hell is going on?'

The servants bowed to her and eventually rushed to the staircase.

"Jieun?"

I called her softly. Jieun jumped after hearing my voice but what confused me was her scared expression.

'As if she didn't want me here.'

She slowly darted her eyes around and gulped nervously. I kept analyzing her blanched face when all of a sudden, she grabbed my hands and took me to a corner.

"Listen, Nancy, now as you're a part of the royal family, there's something you must know." She spoke. I nodded for her to go on.

"The third floor of the palace is strictly forbidden to enter. Only the King or father-in-law has the right to go there. No one is allowed there not even Sunghoon nor Chanyeol."

I was perplexed, "But why? What's on the third floor?"

Jieun kept quiet for some time and I could see that she was hesitant to tell me. So, I pulled my victim card.