Princess Mura finds herself in a mess when her dear brother is killed by her beloved man.
The man she fought against her father for, the man she cried an ocean of tears for, killed her brother.
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Mura, the crown princess of the Divine Rea...
[this story is inspired by Korean mythology and Chinese fantasy. This story also takes place in South Korea]
I woke up to the nightmare that has haunted my dreams again. Ever since- "Mura! I heard screams, are you ok?" Je Ha, my royal guard, and best friend asks And there he goes interrupting my thoughts once again. "I'm fine it's just....." I mumble, "That dream again?" he asks "Yes," I say "Mura, just try your best to ignore it, or else you will be distracted." he says "I know" I sigh. "What are you doing outside my bedchamber, anyway?" I ask "The title of royal guard is not for nothing," he says "Go to sleep, I dismiss you," I say "Uh, First I don't work for you, I work for His majesty, second, do you want His Majesty to rip me to pieces? You are the crown princess, you die, the whole Divine Realm dies," he says "Good point, you can go back to your job, peasant," I say playfully "Oh, I will your highness!" he says back
Je ha is one of the few people who understand me, he has always been there for me ever since I was born; my father assigned him to protect me, even though his status are high he still couldn't refuse to work for the emperor, he is about 700 years older than me, And for some reason all the females in our realm, literally drool over him! He isn't that good looking to me, I can't count the times he got a marriage proposal, and rejected it.
I mean, small eyes, small lips, sharp jawline isn't everything a man should have, he is actually kind of feminine , i feel like he is my sister sometimes. But i can't deny, his swordsmanship is on point. I was thinking of asking him to teach me, after all he won't be there to protect me his whole life. Most girls who like him, hate ME, how dare they! Unlike me, who was born immortal, he had to work hard to ascend to High God. Nineteen lightning strikes, 3 fire slashes, and... I don't remember the rest, the trials are so harsh, But oh well, I am not all that lucky, I will have to experience one of those when I get enthroned, The rules of our realm are very out of the normal, instead of the son to take the throne, the oldest child gets it instead, no matter if they are a woman or man, the throne goes to the oldest child while the other siblings take other positions like royal judge and minister of affairs. I am the crown princess of the divine realm, and the Love goddess of the six realms, I help mortals and immortals find their soulmate, yet I can't find my own. Ironic. Many expect me to be some heavenly looking beauty, that's not possible! I am not even from Heaven Clan, I am the Divine Princess!
I heard someone enter my room and right before I could turn around and scold whoever disturbed my sleep; I felt a person jump on my bed. Oh, he has some guts! "Wake up! Mura! Come on, get up!" Nuri says "Oh, you are the only person in this realm who has the guts to disturb me, you little troublemaker," I say "Come on! Father wants to see you!" he says "Do you mind getting your filthy feet off my bed!?" I shout at him "Ok, I'll wait for you outside," he says and walks out. I tired to get up but immediately went back down after a leaned on my own hair, having knee length hair isn't all that fun, i look myself in the mirror, Why am I so pale? I look like a cloud. My little brother, Nuri, the only person I wouldn't upset, he knows how much I love him; he takes advantage of me, that tiny devil. He is literally a replica of my mother, wide curious eyes, small lips, and arched nose that can't get out of my business, while i look alot like my father, long eyelashes, small nose and cold features, my mother says that i look just like my father, unapproachable. I walked out of my chamber headed to my Father's chamber, and for the millionth time, he got in trouble and now I have to tell father not to punish him.
"What did he do this time?" I say. Exactly as I expected, I will beat you up so hard, Nuri, you'll be bedridden for days! "He was flirting with an Angel from Heaven," His majesty, my father says "I don't get it! What's wrong with that!, she liked it!" Nuri says "You! Shut it! You are a prince, you can't just do whatever you want!" I say I went too soft on you, Nuri, you will not get away with it today, "Don't even try, I will punish him!" father says "And I will not stop you!" I say "Mura, please?" Nuri says "No!" I say "I'll send you to the mortal realm to experience the hardships of life, sixty years!" Father says "Father!" Nuri pleads What!? I have to meet her tonight!, Nuri thinks "What was that?!" i say "What?" nuri says "Who are you meeting tonight?!" i ask in a slightly loud tone since my father is present, i couldn't yell at him properly. Can she hear my thoughts? Nuri thinks "You are right" i say as a pinch his ears "Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Mura!" he whines "Oh you little-" i say My father raises his hand signaling me to let go, i let go of his ear as he whines in pain, i wasn't even that harsh, "Father, isn't that a bit too much?, i promise it won't happen again" he says in a fake tone "Don't be dramatic! It's only a couple of months here," I say "Mura! Help me!" Nuri says "Bye!" I say as I leave him alone with father
It was evening when father summons me again, "Father! Why!? Why are you sending me down with him?" I say "You should protect your brother in the mortal realm," father says "How can you send me down to those lowly mortals! There are more than thousands of royal guards!" I say "But I chose you! If you can't handle a couple of months in the mortal realm, how can you become Divine Empress!" "When I am a Divine Empress, I won't need to be in the mortal realm!" "Mura! How disrespectful!" Her Majesty, my mother says "Mother i- "I utter "Stop! Listen to your father!" mother says "Yes, mother..." I say "You may take one person to accompany you in the mortal realm, and Tae Jin will help you adapt in the first few weeks," father says "Yes father," I say I went back to my chamber in frustration. Why do I have to go there?! "Mura. I'll come with you," Je ha says. "Okay...." I reply "Mura, don't be like this!" he says "HOW DO YOU WANT ME TO BE WHEN HE IS SENDING ME TO LIVE WITH MERE LOWLY MORTALS!? WHY HOW CAN I, A GODDESS! HOW CAN I BE THERE!" I say "We should do as he says so we can come back sooner!" Je ha says "But... what am I going to do there? He doesn't even tell me anything! Protect Nuri? Bullsh-" I say. "Mura! You are a princess! Mind your words, We'll see once we are there," Je ha says "Whatever, I need to sleep," I reply "Goodnight," he says He left. Great! That's exactly what was missing! Meanwhile, "My king, weren't you a bit too harsh on her?" her majesty says "I know but I can't keep her here, it's not safe, I'm useless aren't I? I can't protect my daughter in my own realm," his majesty says "Don't say that my king, it's not your fault," her majesty says "If anyone asks, she's there with her brother okay? , if Heaven Lord hears this he'll look down on us," his majesty says "Dont worry my king, everything will be just fine," her majesty says I'm sorry Mura I can risk everything, except you, you are the future of this palace and this whole realm, if only.... I can go back in time, and reverse history, stay safe, my crown princess, His Majesty thinks The next morning, "Mura!" Je ha says "Out." I say "Um, okay, I'll.. I'll wait outside," he says Sorry Mura it's for your safety, I will keep you safe no matter what!, Je ha thinks I get up from my bed hoping all of yesterday's mess was a dream; it wasn't.
I went outside to see a middle-aged man and Je ha waiting, "Your highness, I am tae Jin, I'll be your guide," he says "Okay" I say uninterested "Let's go," I say "Uh..." Tae Jin utters "What is it?" Je ha says calmly "Your highnesses can't go dressed like that," Tae Jin says "Like what!?" snapped back I was dressed in my normal Han bok, the traditional clothes, how dare he comment on me like that! These lowly mortals will have the honor of seeing me! At this point I was a ticking bomb, i didn't accept anyone's words, a ticking bomb? When did I learn this phrase? "Your highness! Your clothes are very attention grabbing. I am afraid the mortals can't handle your beauty," Tae Jin replied, "Whatever," I say After a change of clothes, we went to the Mortal Realm.
To be continued.... For those who don't know what is a hanbok:
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