***
“ mom why did you kill him, i really need you to do something right now ”i drawled dragging my head in frustration.
***
Morning ★ YeongRo
“ What about the king's grand rites ” i asked.
“ it should be performed after the ritual because his spirits still linger and this must appease him and the gods” the royal shaman replied.
“ see gan ee ” he added .
Translation : [ on the tenth hour ]
“ that would be perfect time to start the rain ritual ” the shaman said dismissing us.
“ good ” the king minister said leaving his little hut and i followed.
***
< Orion >
It was time for the ritual, 10 am.
Under the kindgom’s shade stayed the ministers and Queen Querelle, my mother.
In Yeop, YeongRo and I were present and it was getting late .
“ we should start now so the inconspicuous time wouldn't pass ” YeongRo suggested impatiently.
“ but Hae-in ?” i asked abruptly.
“ we can choose if we want to participate right minister ?” YeongRo asked ignoring me.
“ yes my prince, we should start the ritual ” the king's minister replied hastily.
“ if he wants to, he wouldn't be late ” YeongRo smirked at me.
“ He visibly hates his brother ” i nod disappointedly.
YeongRo proceed to carry the leaves starting from the entrance striding slowly with his plain white robe.
Each of our forehead were marked with a red symbol.
He began the ritual by lighting a candle and reciting ancient incantations taking slow steps.
Every eyes watched intently, their faces filled with reverence including the villagers.
Almost halfway to the large stone altar, i noticed YeongRo’s mood growing heavy and discouraged, no drop of water yet.
He reached the altar kneeling down before our gods statue and layed his bare face thrice and left humbly.
YeongRo is trying so hard not to burst of rage, he thought he would get it easily, he is the first prince so there was huge doubts that he didn't.
InYeop urged me to go first before he does.
I walked stealthily towards the altar swaying my leaves along but hopelessly, it didn't.
I wasn't suprised as now the rest of the ministers and mother's eyes were diverted so hopingly on In Yeop since Hae-in isn't here .
InYeop breathe out as soon as i stepped down, he took position and in similar route he started but suddenly -
Hae-in rushed to the scene interrupting In Yeop.
***
< YeongRo >
“ how did he ?” i asked shockingly to no one in particular.
“ i thought i... i.. ” i stutter in disbelief but —
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew out the candle, plunging the altar into darkness.
As if on cue, the rain began to fall heavily, it was a gentle, soothing sound that filled the air.
Hae-in saw the rain and immediately expression of defeat clothed his face.
In Yeop did it. he's the next king .
I folded my fists planning a scheme.
“ now that In Yeop has claimed his rights, i don't think it will be possible for him to be king ” i thought.
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