A Tale Of A Lifetime

1.7

Forced to Stay at Forest Realm

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"Can I go outside this realm and meet with my friends?" Hope was laced on Hillary's voice and her expression gave way to her inner thoughts which she hadn't known yet. Her expressive eyes conveyed the hidden glint of mischief that she's planning to achieve with the help of the red robe man's assistance. Unbeknownst to her, every expression and thoughts she tried to hide was still reflected back through her expressive pair of mesmerizing hazel eyes.

She was staring back at him intently like a puppy waiting to be patted by its owner. Her face showed she was expecting something really good from him. However, her hopes died down the same like a puppy that has stopped wagging its tail when he muttered back a short reply.

"No."

Feeling overly dejected, Hillary could not stop herself from blurting out profanities on her mind. In there, she killed the red robe man many times.

How can I curry favor from this man to my utmost advantage?

"I know what's your hidden agenda wife and I won't let you take a walk out of this realm, not even a step..." There was strong possessiveness engraved on his tone as he firmly muttered those words with conviction. "However, I can give your friends permission for entry unless you behave well... No more sneaking and running away. Its about time for the coronation ceremony and our wedding to take place..." He compromised at the end with few conditions that Hillary disliked but could only concede with it for the mean time.

Knowing her inner thoughts was what made Hillary to be astonished at first before she went on nodding her head furiously, afraid that the red robe man would changed his mind so easily. The compromise given was still in favor for Hillary so she immediately grabbed this unforseen opportunity, even if she disliked the conditions with it. 

At least, they will be nearby...

"Rome..."

A black figure suddenly flashed in front of the red robe man, kneeling with one knee and head bowed low facing the ground.

"Waiting for your orders, Your Highness, Crown Prince..."

Once the last few words were left hanging on the air, Hillary was in her inner turmoil. She could not believe what her ears were hearing at that moment. She had that gut feeling before but immediately take it out of her mind due to its degree of impossibility.

This doesn't make sense... Why is the story changing in a different course?

However, one thing was confirmed and that was the original story flow had made a huge turn of events. She doesn't know anymore of her own story which made Hillary to feel paranoia about the following events that would soon take place.

The flow of the story changed. What can happen next? Will I die early too? What's the best thing to do in this situation? I'm confused...

Feeling nervous and unprepared of what's to come, all she could hope is to find a way back home as soon as possible so she could confined herself to the comfort of her modern room.

"Receive my order, escort the three guests who were outside our gateway portal to the Forest Castle..."

Hillary stared at the Crown Prince's firm and strong back with a blank expression. She decided to treat this huge thigh really good and will not let it go.

He might be my lucky ticket in this world...

Meanwhile, in a place where only darkness prevails, a figure of a powerful and overbearing man which screamed danger and terror stood magnificently with a smile filled with killing intent.

"Silly Princess, what do you take this King for? After all the efforts I've done to ruin your kingdom, I should be paid with it. In the beginning, before you were even made, you're soul is already promised to me by your coward father in exchange for your mother's deteriorating health... So I have the full right to claim what's truly mine..."