"When Prophecy Challenges Blood"

Chapter 4-1987- A journey into the past

"The villagers' voices and murmurs rose into the sky as large crowds of them faced a tall tower that was intricately constructed out of many bricks to resemble a castle."

"She appears to be attempting to break free from the guard's tight grip on her by grasping onto the surface of the miniature bricks that are pressed up against a wall."

"A guard approached them, his foot dragging against the brownish orchard bricks, his belt swaying as he flaunted his oversized trouser and waste off boot, his teeth clenched into a furry face. He released his shrug at her".

"He paused his movement as he got closer to the other guard's position and flashed a visible scar on his partially battered face. The first guard was distracted by his attention as he left the scene.

From the King, I greet each and every one of you!

"His voice shot up into the sky, bringing the scene crashing back down to the masses of villagers leaning on the muddy ground, kids hushing each other, ropes soaring, dirt clinging to the air.

"A shadow emerged from the shady, curled-up view in the center of the front. Her long black veil concealed her leg, but her open sandals revealed that she was a long-nailed woman."

This woman is one of the king's maidens, and I have been given permission by the king to punish her for blaspheming and spreading false information about the deceased queen.

Kr.Kr.Kr.Kr.
"The villagers let out a series of finger-flinging gestures as the guard unfurled and released his entwined belt. The young woman, wearing a partially ripped mermaid gown, let flies pierce through her yellow skin and land on her navel while maintaining a rigid expression."

"The veiling woman withdrew, slapping the backs of onlookers as she went back, and as she did so, a belt-tingling sound that sounded like someone being whipped repeatedly emanated from the tower.

"Their standing gait changes after the door creaks open allowing the previous veiled lady to walked in.

Aiyana! How could you have let yourself be brought so close to this awful darkness?

"She lets go of the veil covering her head, unraveling her silk hair and strewing it across her cheek with a sharp intake of breath."

Konna! The head of Shaman in Vedres, i submit to you my lady and i bring you greetings from my guardian.

'She lowered her head and stared intently at Konna's long, wrinkly, and irritable red nails.
She lifted her head and fixed her gaze on Konna's face, observing her rough appearance-a broad build, dull red skin, and pocky eyes-for an extended period of time.

"She snapped back after observing her mouth movement"

I received a message from the palace stating that you required assistance to leave the palace. Who is aware of your identity as the youngest shaman?
"Her hands echoed as she clapped back on the stool that was in the middle of them.

Nobody, no, my Lord,
"she took a sharp breath and turned her head away, as if keeping a fixed stare on a woman behind her who was covered in black."

One of the guards caught me because they had falsely accused me of circulating gossip about the late Queen.
Konna, there is a secret regarding the late queen that is being kept in the palace, and they are looking for someone to blame.
I recently discovered that the king is secretly aware of the existence of the former queen, as evidenced by some unsettling photos I found on his cabinet. A guard by the name - Misu is also aware of this.

"Aiyana gives the pictures to Konna, who puts them in the fire and extinguishes the flames after giving them a quick glance."
"The sound of the wine being poured filled the room until it was Aiyana's turn. She continued to pour wine for Aiyana while holding the jar closer to her arm and turning to face her.

"Snatching the cup firmly and gulping down a large glass of wine, Aiyana coughed, clutching her throat and slipping off the arm-length couch, grabbing her waist and stomach."
"Konna observes, holding out a motionless hand to signal to the woman in a veil that she should not interfere."

"She bent over with caution, casting a sidelong glance in her direction, and whispered something into her ears."

Apart from us, who else knows who you are and about this covert coven?

No one! I never betrayed you Konna "She says"

While you have never betrayed me, you did have a one-night affair with Gauis, the recently hired guard. Was that also a lie?

I was overcome with emotion! Please forgive me Konna; I promise not to do this again. I kept Gauis closer because he was assisting me in getting information from the royal guards.

"She tensed up in discomfort."

Give her the antidote, "Konna says, sneering as she walks by and letting one of the veiled women walk behind her while she puts something in Aiyana's mouth".

I have just cleaned you of the Gutham seeds; you now bear my seeds.
You have only just begun your journey, Aiyana; with my younger seeds, you will depart and start a new life. When the time is appropriate, I will send you back to Gutham.
For the time being, let us celebrate Gutham's recent adoption of a prince and count down the days until his downfall.

I own the Kingdom of Gutham.

"She raises her cup in oblivion, causing others to drown in the process, while Aiyana collapses onto the ground."