Living as Black and White in Fantasy World

Betrayal has consequences

 
Percy sat on a lounge sofa in the dimly lit room. The crispiness and horror were intensified by the dim lights in every corner of the room.

Percy's breath caught in this weird setting for a moment. He did not find this poorly lighted and quiet surroundings to be the most disturbing thing. Rather, there is a pool of dark liquid beneath several of bodies that are lying on the ground.

Percy began to perspire heavily. He was stuck sitting on the sofa because of his weak and soft knees.

After what felt like a year had passed, a sudden creak sounded in the room. A warm yellow light comes into the dim room, making Percy see more clearly what is in front of him.

The bodies were his people. He notices that his nanny, bodyguards, and maids are all dead. 

"We found them."

"Check on the boy. They are all dead."

Percy's eyes squinted when a light was turned on. Several of men storm into the room wielding weapons and wearing bulletproof vest.

While the other two men are scrutinizing the dead bodies, four men begin to search the room surrounding.
The last person to enter the room hurried over to Percy's side and shut his eyes using his palm.

The man grabbed Percy by the arm and left the room without wasting any time. Percy wasn't able to produce a single voice since he opened his eyes.

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"How's his condition?" Sergei enquired.

Doctor Elise examines the tablet she is holding to view Percy's test result. She furrows her brows slightly.

"Young Master Percival's condition are acceptable. Still, there's a tiny amount of Slumber Spectra within his body. This drug contains the risk to cause excessive sleepiness and hallucinations."

After hearing Doctor Elise's explanation, Sergei nodded.

"We still have to keep an eye on his mental health when he wakes up. We'll take any additional tests that are required. His body is already stable thus far. He had no injuries or bruises on his body."

"Alright. Thank you, Doctor."

Sergei leaves the mansion. He pulls into a subdued black car that is waiting for him.

"Your Highness, we discovered a clear trail coming from that location. Ivan Romanov is undoubtedly the person responsible for Young Master Percival's attack.

Hmmm..."

With that, Sergei shut his eyes. His thoughts are constantly concerned with Ivan Romanov's motive. To do something as stupid as to leave evident. What a laugh! Sergei smirk.

"Deploy Leo to guard Percy. He will remain at my palace following his discharge."

"Contact Cedric Kozlov. I will meet him in three days."

"Yes, my lord."

Through the window, Sergei gazed outdoors. How dare a common noble in the royal capital assault his nephew? It is time to start teaching Romanov.

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Percy's eyes opened. His body tremor slightly. His focus was across the large, grand room. This is probably a guest room, except for the heart rate monitor next to him and the IV drip in his hand.

"Ouch."

 Percy felt a piercing pain tearing through his brain. Several memories flashed across his mind like a movie. He kept seeing a terrifying pictures in his head. Shots, shouts, and blood. Everything was blurry in his eyes, and his pain head continued to throb due to delirious.

Percy let out a whine and scream sound. He winced deeply and squeezed his head. 

"Help! Help me."

 Percy had tears in his eyes. "It hurts so much. Please stop. Help me. Luna, please help me. Someone help me." Percy shouted a hearty cry. He was rocking back and forth in trying to lessen his pain.

"Percy! Lets go. We must go to the Greenwood. His Highness's people will be there. Don't be scare. Everything's gonna be fine."

From Percy's room, sounds of screaming and people running could be heard. Luna took the young Percy into her embrace. She entered the walk-in closet swiftly and pushed a tiny, hidden button at the corner of Percy's walk-in closet. One of the closet end corners has a little door that opens onto the floor. Luna then begins to push Percy to go into the secret room. 

Luna took a moment to peer back into the walk-in closet. After that, Luna installs something into the hidden button and hits the closet island. The flower vase on the closet island falls and scatters across the floor.

Percy could see what Luna had done through the gap in the hidden room. His heart began to crawl with deep horror. How incredibly dumb is that? Is it her intention to alert the trespasser to his presence? He is still a child, yet he still recalls what his uncle said to him.

"Percy, why do you think we need to do emergency drill? ask Sergei. 

He turned to face the five-year-old dressed in formal garb. a sleek black suit, dress shoes made of leather, short pants, and a slicked-back hairstyle. This lovely young child resembled a miniature version of his late father. The young Percy began to place his small, cute white hand on his chin. Looking through the open door to the secret room. 

"To run away!" Percy responded with a pleasant voice. Sergei stared at Percy with gentle eyes and a slight smile on his face after hearing his response.

"That is correct, but the most important thing is to conceal your presence." So, make it a habit to keep your home clean and organized. Understand?"

"Ah, alright, Uncle Sery"

Percy went deeper into the secret room. The secret compartment will immediately light up, providing enough light to observe the surroundings. This secret room also included full furnishings, rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet, as well as another secret entrance to go outside and enter from the other side.

Luna, as his caretaker and protector, has no authority to know everything about this. Percy dashed into the rooms and headed to the study table. He pressed the button behind it.

"Luna bad." Percy stated it hurriedly. Then he sat on the couch, appearing to be relaxed, and waited for the rescue. Shortly afterward, Luna entered. Her expression conveyed worry and anxiety. She took a seat next to Percy and grasped his tiny hand.

"Percy, we have to go soon. Has His Highness ever told you on how to leave this place?"

"Uncle Sery told me to hide here. Hmm, there was nowhere else to go. Just the secret door." Percy put it quite well. He extended his hand to touch Luna's face.

"It's alright, Luna. Uncle Sery is coming to our rescue. All we have to do is wait." With an innocent smile, Percy spoke those remarks. Like a naïve young child who has no idea what kind of situation he is in right now.

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Outside the Percy's room, medical staff rush to respond to the alarm monitor. Doctor Elise quickly makes her way to the Percy's bedside, accompanied by a teams of nurses.