He was the king of the most unstoppable and unbeatable Kingdom. The most powerful and the strongest person of the 9th century, with the most ruthless and cold personality anyone could imagine of. He was born merciless, death and demons were afraid o...
"Who are you? How dare you make me fall?" I said in anger.
A few seconds of silence maintained, he just stared at me from top to toe, the guy was bare top while his abs were in show, his veiny hands held a sword, and all he wore were very simple clothes that is often worn during practices.
"Elias. Elias Morpel Cináed" He said in his deep masculine voice, leaving me a shiver. My heart raced for some reason. And left.
Oh, so he is the king of Morpel Empire, my father's friend's son. I remember meeting the King of Morpel when I was probably 5 or something, father said he came here, while getting lost during a tough weather and my father provided them shelter for a few weeks to stay. This made the relations between them strong and got an alliance each.
But unfortunately years ago his rival empire killed him, leaving with no one else except for his only heir, this guy Elias. Since a very young age he managed the empire, expanded it from whole of the Europe to further more and made it the strongest empire in the recent years. Making everyone want to be friend with the Morpel Kingdom.
Having said so, we didn't really have to put much effort to build an alliance as we had a positive relation with them built in the past.
But what made him come here? Why did he come here? Is he secretly planning to conquer our empire? Rumors has it that he is a very aggressive, ruthless guy, he doesn't belief in giving chances. People hardly saw him smile. Does that make him what he is today?
Either way I went back in as probably maa and pita ji who would be waiting to lecture me for not attending the welcome ceremony today.
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I got ready for the feast that's going to celebrated for the arrival of my father's late friend's son. I entered the hall where all the high rank ministers and rest of my family were already waiting for me. Seems like I am late again.
The soldiers announced my arrival and everyone patiently greeted me with a warm smile. Except for one. Elias. He has got a lot of attitude, he doesn't mind seeing the princess's arrival as well. Never mind. I went and took my seat while, my father, mother and brother were discussing some things with him, as to how their 'friendship' is going to help each other. Simple.
Friends with benefits. No one is going to just create an alliance simply without seeing them as their asset.
They shared their talks everyone involved with it, while I just silently ate my food.
"So, Kanak, what do you have to say about it" My brother asked, I know he is trying to get me involved seeing me sitting alone.
"About what?" I asked.
"About you going to the Morpel empire to raise the changes for the women that you have been doing it here." My father replied. So they were talking about me all this time
"What me? I don't know, I first want to implement all my ideas over here in Magadha and then think about spreading it afar." I said.
"Fair enough, but don't you think, it would be much more beneficial for you and your kingdom, if you do so." This time Elias spoke.
"It definitely would be, but I just want myself to get sure about my work and if satisfied and helpful, I would definitely think about it." I replied making my point.
"So, I assume that you would like to keep the beneficiaries of the results within your area." He said. And everyone looked at him. Does he realize what is he even saying. For a few seconds the hall went silent.
Then trying to break the awkwardness one his minister laughed "Haha, our king is just joking, he is very humorous." The minister said, while the others just agreed and ignored and everyone resumed their food.
He definitely wasn't joking with that emotionless and poker face of his and that also wasn't humor.
I looked up to glare at him, while he already had a sharp piercing of an invisible ray through his eyes to mine. Damn, what's wrong with him. Nothing seems wrong, but something is wrong. Is he taking me as his enemy? Are the rumors true about him? He seems so calm yet authoritative. His face is blank yet threatening. How does he do this.
I decided to ignore it and focus on matar paneer (peas and cottage cheese curry type dish).
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The feast was over and tomorrow me and my brother were told by my father to show him out, and go with him to show around the village and everything. More like a tour.
I went inside my chamber and sat on my bed. I sighed, with the food I just ate and closed my eyes for a few seconds in peace, the open veranda letting the access to the cold air to come in.
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A while later stepped down and walked outside the verandah for a walk. Just opposite from my verandah was new guy's chamber. I was here doing my after dinner light walk for digestion (you should too ;-) )
Just as I go down to walk I see the same golden butterfly from the morning, but this time I slowly walk towards it as it kept flying further and I kept following it, while embracing it's beauty.
Not realizing I hit the steps of the opposite chamber's and lose my balance. I closed my eyes in stimulation and when felt no pain, I slowly opened my eyes, and looked up.
Deja vu.
It's happening again, just in a different time. It was him again. Elias. He held me preventing me from the fall again.
"Tha-thank-y" I almost thanked him, when he turned around holding by my waist away from the steps and dropped me on my butt again. Right. I should've remembered that.
"Ouch!" And I gasped in pain again. Perfect.
"Excuse me, what's with your behavior." I said standing up and dusting my hands.
"Do you have any personal issues with me or what?" I said while he was simply standing still.
"Hello! Mr! Excuse me, I'm talking to you" I said again this time while snapping my fingers in front of his face.
