When Beauty Destroys The BL World

The Preparation

Nickolai and Arlo are waiting for Lucas as he bids Irene farewell.
"In a few days, a carriage will come to take you. When you arrive at the capital, we will get married there." Lucas said with a brim of happiness. Irene only nods her head.
Nickolai just remains quiet, while Arlo felt an agony in his heart seeing their interaction. But he couldn't show it. He turn his head away from such scene.
Such action is noticed by Nickolai, but he still remains silent.
"Here, this is my amulet. It has been with me for so long. So I hope this will keep you safe until you arrive at the capital." Lucas ties up the amulet at Irene wrist. Seeing his adorable action, Irene heart swelled. How can she not.
"Have a safe journey Lucas." Irene said.
"I will." Lucas said with a smile.
He then nods to Old Judy and Lydia as he gets on the horse.
"Don't worry. This two guard will protect you while you're here, and will escort you at the capital. Till we meet again, Miss Irene." Nickolai said as he then ride his horse and left the scene.
All of them bow down to see him off.
Lucas took a one last look at Irene and smiles at her, as he leave.
Arlo also took a look at Irene, as she nods her head toward him noticing him looking at her. He nods his head towards them as he leaves.

Arrived at the capital of Loistava, the king and queen greet them warmly with other ministers there.
"I heard what happened in your expedition. I'm glad you're safe." The king said.
"How can such danger happened to you?" The queen asked, sounding worried.
"I'm fine. We suspect that it was sent by the enemy country. Probably to start a war against you, your majesty." Lucas said.
"Imbecile! Those people only know to shed blood. Then, I will give this matter to be investigate by the Crown Prince, Nickolai." The king order.
"Yes, your majesty." Nickolai received the order.
"Your majesty, I come to bear news. I am to be wed. Please bless our wedding." Lucas then said.
Hearing such declaration, everyone was surprised.
"Who is the lucky woman?" The king ask.
"She is a kind and loving woman. She is also my saviour, your majesty."
"Wow...such a wonderful match. Then I will certainly give my blessing to your marriage." The king said seemingly, excited for the wedding. All the ministers congratulate towards Lucas, including the duke Wickson. As all of them leaving, the king turn to look at his queen.
"It seems that the holy priest will be the first one to get married then the crown prince."
"Yes, indeed. His fiancée...my niece has been missing for a month. I'm worried for her well-being. I have promise to my late great aunt to take care of her precious granddaughter. But it seems that I fail. Hope the search of her will bear fruit." The queen said, looking sad.
Seeing his beloved queen worries, the king then tries to ease her up.
"Don't worry, I will have them search for her through the entire country. They will not stop till they found her." The king declared.

Meanwhile, Irene saw that the guard do not seem to be negligent in their duty. Both of them guarding the place as if they're afraid of her leaving.
Irene sigh seeing this.
Someone then knock the door. It was Old Judy and Lydia.
Both came in worriedly.
"Do you really going to marry the holy priest?" Old Judy asks.
"It seems so. I can't escape. And I can't bring danger to you both." Irene said.
"I'm already old enough to die. You don't need to care about me." Old Judy said feeling frustrated at Irene answer.
"I'm still young. There's still a lot of things I want to do." Lydia then interject as she held her hand up.
"You be quiet!" Old Judy then look at Irene.
"So what are going to do? Didn't you said going back to capital will bring danger to you?"
"I don't know. I guess I have to see through it. Beside, Lucas has promised me that he will protect me."
"So, you gonna trust a man words??"
Hearing such questions, Irene knows that it is indeed careless for her to depend such promises. But for starters, she had to tried.
"I can't live my life just running away. With Lucas, I might able to...."
Return home, said Irene in her thoughts.
"....have a better future." She finishes her words.
"Fine, I don't want to force you into anything. As long as you are sure with your decision and safe. Whenever you in trouble always take care of yourself." Old Judy sigh, but still support her decision. Though she still feels sad, knowing that she will have to be separated with Irene. She had grown fond of her, during her stay here. Now she had to let her go.
"Can you also invite us to the wedding, I want to see if there are other handsome man that might be my future husband." Lydia said, excitedly.
"Enough with your handsome man, go back to sleep. Let us not bother Irene. She needs her rest."
Old Judy pushes Lydia out then left Irene to rest.
Irene then look at the amulet on her wrist. Lucas appears in her mind. To be married with him. Irene don't know what to think. Everything that happened is getting out of hand.
Thinking of what ahead of her, Irene tries to sleep. Hoping that tomorrow will be a better day.