Time and Destiny

Chapter 5

Nova

I stopped dead in my tracks.
I couldn't believe I had just threatened the Devil himself. Great!! I just ruined all chances of this Kingdom's survival. I gave him an opportunity to go on a killing spree.

Fear crept in my veins. I thought of the innocent people who may get slaughtered mercilessly today because of me. That thought alone terrified me to the core.
I couldn't make a move. I was transfixed at the same spot. I didn't dare look in his eyes, but I could feel his piercing gaze on me.

The Queen came by my side and held my hand and said "Are you feeling alright, my dear?"
I just nodded at her words. She smiled and guided me to my seat. King Nicholas was sitting right opposite to me, his eyes were still trained on me. Next to him were two muscular buff men, probably must his warriors. And behind him stood soldiers of Arcane.

Soldiers and best warriors of Elysian stood guard at every corner of the room. King Thomas cleared his throat getting everyone attention and began "King Nicholas, we're pleased to have you here. It's a honour to be in your presence"

Pleased? Seriously? It was more like the complete opposite. King Thomas was trying to sweet talk, which I doubted would work on him.

"Our Kingdoms have been at peace for a long time, and I hope they continue to remain so even in the future. I want to negotiate in terms of land and revenue, in exchange for peace"
"Do you think a few acres of land and some gold will stop me from claiming what I want? It's pathetic really" King Nicholas replied coldly, his eyes finally turning away from me.
"How about one third of the Kingdom and one fourth of gold, silver and precious jewels?"
"Not enough"
"Two thirds of the Kingdom, half of the gold, silver, precious jewels along with the white diamond?"
"Still, not enough" King Nicholas said without any emotion.

I was pissed. How much more does this asshole need?

Without thinking I got up and said "King Nicholas! If you think that giving up our wealth and land for the sake of our protecting our people is not enough, you don't deserve to be a King"

Everyone in the room gasped. King Nicholas looked shocked and furious. He was glaring at me. I knew I shouldn't have done that, but I couldn't help it. I hated bullies, and King Nicholas was no less than a big bad bully.

The King immediately said "Please forgive the princess for her improper remarks, your Greatness. I'm sure she didn't mean any of it"
"I regret to say that the princess has lost her memory due to unknown reasons. She doesn't know what she's talking about" the Queen continued sympathetically.
I simply sat back in my seat without speaking another word and glared back at him.

The Devil got up from his seat and announced "I had come here to claim this Kingdom, but I don't intend to do that anymore. I need only one thing from you King Thomas and in exchange you can keep the whole kingdom and your wealth, I also assure no threat to your people"
"What do you need King Nicholas?" asked the King with hope in his eyes.

King Nicholas looked straight into my eyes and smirked.
"I want the princess" he said in a deep voice.

My eyes widened in fright. The devil wanted me and he always gets what he wants. The King looked both angry and vulnerable. He had to choose between me and the whole Kingdom. The Queen's eyes welled up with tears. She looked heartbroken.

"Tsk tsk, I'll give you all two choices again. Either, willingly give me the princess in exchange for the Kingdom or I destroy the Kingdom, kill everyone and still take the princess. Either way I get what I want" he said looking at me smugly "So what will it be Princess Isabella?"

I was fuming with anger. Who does he think he is? I'm not a fucking object he can own. I tried to speak but King Thomas beat me to it.

"You are not getting your filthy hands on my daughter, you bastard" King Thomas shouted, raising his sword and charging towards him. In a swift motion King Nicholas grabbed King Thomas' wrist and pressed it so hard that I could hear the sound of the bone scrunching as the sword dropped on the ground with a thud.