Angel Of Venom

Prologue

Prologue

The cold wind of the night brushed off the long, straight and midnight blue hair of the woman standing on the balcony of a four-storey, old mansion. Her black and laced night gown is dancing with the breeze as the petrichor scent of the land surrounded the air.

Nakatanaw ang nasabing babae sa malaki at bilog na buwan ng malawak na kalangitan. Humigpit ang kaniyang hawak sa bagay na nasa kanang kamay matapos pumikit upang damhin ang hangin at ang tumutulong likido sa kaniyang walang tsinelas na mga paa.

"Master, it is late in the evening. You should take a rest. I will clean this up," a cold and deep voice from the man behind her spoke.

The woman in a black night dress slowly opened her eyes, her ruby and almond-shape eyes glowed under the light of the full moon. The side of her red lips rose up in amusement. She turned her head to the man and woman standing few meters behind her.

"Ah... Is that so? Right," her enticing and soft voice are far from her venomous smile.

Bahagyang lumilipad ang ibang bahagi ng kaniyang buhok sa mukha. But despite that, her stunning and breathtaking beauty is something that no one in this Empire could ever compare.

Midnight blue and long hair that reaches her waist, ruby and almond-shape eyes with long and wavy lashes, small and sharp nose, narrow chin and high cheekbones with plump, red and heart-shape lips, flawless and white skin like that of a snow, a beauty that will bring everyone's mouths agape.

The venomous beauty of Galvion Empire, Lavinia Ariadne Shan von Claymour.

"I have to take a shower," she mumbled before lowering her gaze unto the balcony's floor.

There's a pool of blood on her feet. Limang lalaki ang nakahilata sa balcony habang naliligo sa sariling mga dugo. Wearing an all black attire, indicating that they are assassins.

Nasa kamay naman ni Lavinia ang isang whip na kulay puti. The white whip was also covered with blood from the assassins. Ang night dress ni Lavinia hanggang sa mukha nito ay may talsik ng mga dugo. Even the very hands that she used to end the assassins life are full of blood, dripping down the cold corpses of the assassins.

"Nakahanda na ang bathroom, Master," the woman behind said.

"Aw, that's thoughtful of you, Devon," Lavinia smiled innocently while walking towards them.

Kumuha ng panyo galing sa kaniyang bulsa ang lalaking kasama rin nila roon sa balcony. Nang makalapit si Lavinia ay agad niyang tinanggap ang inilahad nitong kamay na puno ng dugo.

"Luan, when did you come back?" baling ni Lavinia sa kaniya.

"Ten minutes ago, Master. My apologies for being late. I could've taken care of them, so you could sleep peacefully," sagot ng lalaking nagngangalang Luan habang mahinahong pinupunasan ang kamay ni Achlise.

"Oh, it's fine! It's been a long time since I sparred. Though it's a shame, they are not as good as my adorable shadow knight," Lavinia chuckled a bit before embracing Luan in her arms.

"I am unworthy of your phrases, Master," Luan answered with an emotionless expression that he always have before leaning back for Lavinia to reach his broad shoulders further.

Lumaganap ang nakakapanindig-balahibong tawa ni Lavinia sa tahimik na mansyon bago bumitaw kay Luan. 

"Oh... My adorable Luan," she mumbled with a sweet and evil smile on her red lips.

Humarap siya kay Devon matapos nito. The whip in her hand disappeared from her grasped.

"Pakilinis na lamang ng mga kalat, Luan. I'll have to take a shower," aniya sabay lakad paalis.

"Yes, Master. Have a good night," Luan answered as he bows his head.

Sandaling natahimik si Luan bago ibalik ang tingin sa mga katawang nakahilata sa balcony. Sa puwesto pa lamang nila ay mahahalatang hindi madali pagkakapatay sa kanila. Most of their body parts were either dislocated or has been cut off. Their eyes are still wide open despite being lifeless. The horror is still visible in them.

It's been ten years since she left that estate and that woman is still trying to kill her. If I had it my way, I would've killed her and her daughter first, then the Duke and his sons.

But I wouldn't want to make... My Master angry.

"Master, a newspaper arrived."

Natigil sa pagsimsim sa tasa ng kaniyang kape si Lavinia at sinalubong ng tingin ang papalapit na si Devon habang dala ang isang newspaper.

Kinuha ni Lavinia ang newspaper at binuklat ito. The headline immediately caught her attention. Napatitig sa kaniya sina Devon at Luan na tahimik lamang na naghihintay sa susunod niyang sasabihin.

Unti-unting napangiti si Lavinia habang nakatingin pa rin sa newspaper.

Ten years... Ten hell years.

"Devon."

"Yes, Master."

"Pack my bags."

"Pardon?" napa-angat ng tingin si Devon kay Lavinia.

Ibinaba ni Lavinia ang newspaper sa katabing round table. Napunta naman doon ang tingin nina Devon at Luan. Pagkakita pa lamang ng headlines ay agad nang naintindihan ng dalawa ang nais iparating ni Lavinia.

"It is time to leave the cold North."

"Understood, Master. I shall prepare everything that Master needs," agad na sagot ni Devon.

Dumapo ang mga daliri ni Lavinia sa kaniyang bibig. Lumaki ang kaniyang ngiti habang nakatingin sa headlines.

'Lady Narine Aldea Claymour to celebrate her 22nd Birthday Banquet with the Claymours. Duke Claymour to rush home from the battlefield for his precious daughter's banquet.'

"Precious daughter... Pft," pigil ang sarkastikong tawa ni Lavinia, "This is great. Naghihintay lamang ako ng tamang panahon. What a fitting event to comeback for the black sheep of the family. No wonder my sweet stepmother is so agitated to have me killed." 

Bumaling si Lavinia sa black coffee na nangangalahati na sa kaniyang tasa. Her reflection can be seen there. Eyes ruby eyes that as the same color as blood are full of vengeance and amusement.

"Shall we gatecrash my dear half-sister's banquet?"

It is time. Time to finally lay the baits that I have been planting for ten years.

"I can't wait to see you all... My bullshit of a family."