Chapter 5 Princess kidnapped

Demetrius was busy with piles of papers in his office with Esmael.

The documents are inexhaustible because of the complaints of other officials regarding his adoption of a child not of their kind.

His concentration was interrupted by a knock on the door. The Butler entered, then bowed and spoke. Duke Tenaris wants to see you, Milord." said the Butler. Demetrius's face got worse.

And this is what he was saying. He knew what Duke Tenaris was up to. Let him in."

Demetrius replied. Soon the man entered Human body with bull horns. I greet you, Milord." He greeted him.

So, what do you want? "He asked directly.

Duke Tenaris smiled and adjusted his cravat. "Milord, A gossip is spreading around. It said that you adopted a 'Human' child." It asked. Demetrius knew if the question was sincere or not. Prejudice and greed is very visible in Duke Tenaris eyes.

He is the kind of person who likes to manipulate others just to get what he wants. Your Majesty, if you are in need of a child to succeed you-I can't really say that a human child is a good choice.

There are many beautiful Daughters admiring you and are capable of handling affairs to help you rule." Add said Duke Tenaris with an insulting smirk on his lips.

Duke Tenaris."Demetrius called to the Duke." Is that why you came here? Demetrius asked. Well, as a loyal subordinate of his majesty.

I came out of concern about the... Future of our Domain, and our people.

As for a spouse, Milord.

I happen to have a Daughter that is very smart and talented. I am sure that she excels in all aspects, befitting a Queen." Duke Tenaris.

What the hell. Demetrius is expecting this because the Duke has been targeting him for a long time. Duke Tenaris is truly one of those people who help save their kind who are in the hands of people outside the Domain.

But if asked if he is a good ally? Duke Tenaris is only doing all this for himself. He is greedy for power. He knows that he wants to manipulate the people under his rule in the hope that he might just be deposed from his throne. What a foolish idea. He's not called Demon Lord for Nothing, and he's sure that they know that.

It's just unavoidable that they drown in greed and sometimes forget who he really is. Duke Tenaris continued running his mouth, until Demetrius cut him off. " he called his name in a cold and low tone. Duke Tenaris's body stiffened when he saw the expression in Demetrius's eyes looking straight at him. Demetrius.``I didn't ask for your opinion about this.And I don't need your concern.If you're worried about the gossip-I will make sure to put you at ease.I promise to hunt those people gossiping behind my back from the very Roots. Is that enough to put your worries at ease? "Demetrius. Duke Tenaris secretly gritted his teeth in anger, and fear.

I understand, Thank you, Milord." He said weakly and emphatically, hiding his anger because he was afraid. Duke Teniris did nothing but leave. Come back here you-!! "Groups of men shouted angrily in the crowded Market in the Kingdom of Rykel where slavery auctions were rampant. With knives in their hands they quickly chased a hybrid. He ran fast just to escape.

Only a dirty cloth which unfortunately was the only cover on his body while running.

They reached a chase in a dense jungle and the young man didn't care where he was going, the important thing was that he escaped the eyes of the Slave traders. Deeper into the jungle, the Slave traders didn't chase anymore when they were blocked by black and big wolves. Guards in the dense forest are a sign that this is a new territory that cannot be crossed or stepped on by people. While the boy who escaped only ran for an hour until he hit a rock and fell.

His leg was swollen and it was very painful when he tried to move it.

He couldn't stand. From a distance he heard the howling of wolves. Is this really the end?him? It's still useless even if he escapes. In the end he will still die.

The boy fainted.

His black bird-like wings were exposed.

White skin and a human body and long pointed ears. A Hybrid. A half raven, half-elf. [RAVENS-The Ravens are a kind of Birdman species. A kind of Monster that also has higher intelligence.

Human body with black wing attached to their back. Most of them have common red eyes.

The raven man who has golden eyes is the only one who can rule over their kind. When Raven obtained such eyes it means that they are powerful then evolved and become a rare Mythical Creature.

The source of their power is Desire.] [ELF-are creatures of the forest associated with fairies; the forest guardians. They have powers of nature and extraordinary beauty. They're like half human half gods because of their incomparable beauty. The source of their power is everything that has life.

They absorb life essence around them.]

While a young man was unconscious, black wolves found him.

They swept him into the forest and took him to the territory where humans are forbidden. -you have t-to promise me...." His twin promised weakly. Zion's eyes widened at what he saw. "Cyrus...we will escape together. I promise to make that happen, so please.... Hang in there, okay? We will get out of here so don't!

Don't leave me yet... Not now , not in this place." He cried for mercy.

His hands were trembling holding Cyrus's hand, who was currently lying on a wooden board in a prison.

His whole body was bruised, and his beautiful white wing was broken. Your hair was dyed red because of his wound.

on the forehead. Its bright and clear blue eyes gradually closed. Cyrus was his twin.

They were like day and night. Cyrus had white wings and hair and beautiful blue eyes, and pointed ears. .While he has black hair and wings and mixed yellow and green eyes and also pointed ears. "Z-Zion..., Promise me... you will escape this place... And live outside safely... And free." He gasped in the air of this promise. He held her hand even tighter. "Please...live for m-me..." Cyrus's grip on his palms loosened.

His heavy breathing stopped. And his red lips completely turned white. He tightened his grip on her palm. Tears fell and he sobbed silently while sitting on the cold cement of the prison. Because of their different appearance.

Wings admired by people and beautiful appearance that cannot be compared, they were captured by slave traders and brought to the Capital of a kingdom. And because they are unique they are called the most expensive things. They were made an attraction, a toy of high-ranking people. Out of the two of them, Cyrus is more obsessed with his twin. Unlike him, Cyrus has a soft heart and a good attitude. He doesn't fight back and is especially loving to him. But he is only called once because of his rough attitude and he doesn't hold back and he likes to fight.

Because of his excessive attraction to his twin Cyrus, it sometimes ends up being hurt.

They want to possess him. And because of the excessive abuse and pain, his twin could not handle it. Gone. His gentle, kind, and loving twin has been taken away. The person who seemed to be the light and sun in his life is gone. His strength and weakness. Zion couldn't hide the soft sobs and moans. He screamed, moaned loudly, but that still couldn't compare to the pain and weight he felt, his anger. On a cold night, the prison was filled with loud cries. The other creatures imprisoned under the Auction house heard it. Zion woke up in a meadow. He heard the flow of the lake. The grass is colorful and he smells the flowers. His whole body was weak. He heard footsteps but he couldn't move and hide. Zion, a 12-year-old boy, was nervous. As time went on, the footsteps came closer and closer. The footsteps stopped and a girl around the age of 7 was looking at him in surprise. She had shiny pink hair and bright eyes that kissed yellow and gold. He is holding a flower in his hand. "You-What happened to you?" The girl promised. Zion wanted to answer that but dizziness overcame him and he seemed to lose consciousness. Usually he will be afraid or fight against any creature that he approaches or sees. But why.... Why does she feel like crying in the presence of this child? He doesn't understand.. Zion could no longer fight the sleepiness he felt and he lost consciousness. "Dena!!!" Estelle shouted at Dena who was sitting far away. He immediately ran to where he was. "Please! Call.... Call Dad!" Estelle. THE NEXT DAY......... Esmael and Ryuu couldn't figure out what was wrong with Demetrius. It was still bad yesterday. Ryuu and Esmael looked at each other. "What's wrong with him?" Esmael asked. I wish I knew. He suddenly got pissed when the Princess called for him to the Faelynn Meadow." Ryuu replied. Esmael thought. Demetrius is angry because his son called him? How? Why? They looked back at Demetrius who was looking painfully at the unconscious boy on the bed. "oh~" Esmael said as he understood what was happening. They are currently in an empty room. Suddenly, Dena called Demetrius to her office using telepathy. Demetrius thought about what happened to Estelle so he didn't think anymore and immediately teleported there. After he arrived, his two eyebrows almost came together when he saw that Estelle was holding the hand of a boy who was about 12 years old and was only covered with a dirty cloth. He immediately grabbed Estelle away and teleported with Dena and the unconscious child. And since then, his head is still in a bad state. He has not been able to do his work because Estelle insisted on waiting until the child wakes up. 'How could she worry about someone she doesn't know? Isn't it bad?' He said in his mind. "He's waking up!" Dena promised. Demetrius saw Estelle approaching. He quickly came to Estelle and loaded her. Estelle was shocked and surprised but she didn't pay attention and turned her attention back to the conscious man. Esmael stopped laughing. Ryuu was curious so he asked what the problem was. Esmael told him the reason. And they trembled and held back their laughter, because when their Lord found out that they were laughing at him, they would surely be upset. Everyone is careful when the child wakes up. He immediately jumps on the bed and is ready to attack the people in the room. Ryuu prepared his sword in case he did something bad. "Relax. We're not here to harm you." Demetrius said. We found you in the meadow so we brought you here. Don't worry, we are Demons and Monsters too." Dena. Zion's eyes are full of suspicion and he is not sure if he can trust these people. He looked at himself and saw that his broken leg was healed. His wounds disappeared as well as the scars that he thought would never disappear. Did they treat him? Zion calmed down a bit and sat on the bed. Even though his wounds were healed, his body was still weak from the abuse and imprisonment. "You should eat first." Dena pushed the rolling tray closer with only Porridge, apples and water. Zion is still alert and refuses to reach for the food. Demetrius was surprised when Estelle got off his arm and ran to the tray and took an apple. She came and handed it to Zion but because of the shock he almost attacked Estelle with his sharp nails that suddenly grew longer. Demetrius quickly dodged Estelle with his power and returned her to his arms. Zion struggled when Demetrius suddenly choked him with his power. Zion was being choked by black smoke that Demetrius manipulated in his hand. "No, stop!" Estelle stopped and forcibly lowered Demetrius' hand that was controlling Zion's stranglehold. Zion sat back on the bed holding his neck and gasping for breath. Be grateful. If it weren't for my Daughter I would've killed you." Demetrius looked away angrily while Estelle was still carrying. Zion was silent. They chose to leave Zion alone to think. He didn't mean to do that. His body just reacted on its own. Zion was left alone for about half an hour. He was surprised when someone opened the door again and a boy with pink hair and twinkling yellow and gold eyes entered. "I-Its you...!" He said as he remembered the girl he last saw before he passed out. He suddenly felt guilty because he almost injured her earlier. He sadly averted his eyes from Estelle. You have to eat to get your strength back." Said Eatelle. She was surprised when he handed her an apple. Isn't it mad at him? He felt even more guilty. He carefully accepted the apple that Estelle was handing. " I-Im sorry... Earlier I D-didn't mean it... " He said weakly. I'm not mad. Its okay, I understand." Estelle said. This time he looked at Estelle. "Thank you.... For saving my life." He thanked and bit into the apple. Its okay. You just have to recover. We will ask questions about how you end up like that and who are you. But you don't really have to strain yourself. We won't also prevent you from leaving if you wish to go "Estelle. My name is Zion... "He introduced Estelle. I am Estelle, Estelle Alastor." "Estelle..." He said Estelle's name again. He smiled a little before biting into the apple again. 2 Days later...... "Come on Zion~" Estelle called while happily running and excitedly picking flowers. Estelle asked him to play with Dena instead of just locking himself in the room. She squatted down like Estelle picking tiny white flowers. He wondered. Why did they help him and they didn't even ask for anything in return, They didn't even force him to tell what happened to him. Princess! I'll leave for a minute, I'll go get more snacks for you two." Dena said goodbye. Estelle nodded. Now they are the only two left. "Hey, are you... Why did you help me that day?" Zion asked. Because you need it." Estelle I need... That's right. He needs help, they need help... zion, do you.. despise humans? Estelle asked and momentarily stopped picking flowers and waited for Zion to answer. Yes, he despises them. Because they are the reason for the loss of the most important person to him. He wants revenge-one day he will bring a nightmare to their lives. He will make them feel the pain and suffering they suffered at their hands. "I do." He answered. I don't hate them. Are you going to hate me because I don't hate them? "Estelle. Zion stared at Estelle. N-no... I don't hate you...!" He quickly answered Estelle. Then is it okay that I don't hate them? "Estelle. To think about it. Estelle has no reason to be angry with people because they have been through different things. "Yes, it doesn't matter to me whether you hate them or not. We can still be friends... Right?" Zion. Estelle smiled sweetly at him. He was stunned by Estelle's genuine and wholehearted smile. "Oh. I have to get more flowers." Estelle suddenly promised when the flowers in front of her were exhausted so she stood up to move to another place.

Zion slouched in his seat and his ears were red. Zion~I'm done picking flowers we can--" Zion took a deep breath and stood up then looked at Estelle.

But he couldn't see it anywhere. "Estelle?"

He called and walked to find it.

He walked around the lawns and flowers while calling out to Estelle. "Princess! Where did you go?" He called but no one answered.

Far from Faelynn Meadow he heard the sound of a horse from far away deep in the forest with towering trees. She lost consciousness in a dense forest with wolves. "Princess!!!"

He shouted and ran into the forest.

Zion!! " Dena called who was just arriving.

She looked at it. "Where is the Princess?"

It asked.

"The princess... I think someone took her!"

He answered