CHAPTER 9-MY LADIES

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The coutier came out running and wanted to talk to me. He's sweating real bad. I climbed down on a ladder while putting back the book to it's respected place. "His Majesty wants to see you" A few word slip through his mouth that sent me sky rocket. And that moment I am facing his Majesty the king, This Esthelian's biological father. He rarely mention back in my novel,  but I wrote about him being the wise and Loving king of his people, who trades and allied with other kingdom to overthrow the creature from the other side of the border.

He might be matured but if I tried to turn back the time of his youth, he has that charming charisma that can sent women lost on their senses. I narrowed my eyes to the Queen and still adored her beauty.

"Sit" he solemnly said and I sat down gently. There's a mix feeling and my guts are killing me. It filled with excitement and awkwardness at one. I glanced him with a duck lip but later behaved. My mind left me in an instant as we began an eye to eye contact. I'm looking at the king damn!! I helped myself to the trenchers of food. She had never seen such variety at breakfast and I didn't want to show my ignorance of some of the courses. I saw The His Majesty and the Queen engaged in conversation.

"You can't leave the palace" The queen spoke, like it was the final word of her and nothing more. I stop taking a few more bite and wipe my lips.

I need to get out here in order to gather enough data. Although I made this novel myself but seems to be I'm missing something, like I forget some part of the story.  If I mess up one chapter then I'm done. This is harder than I expected. How could I forgot some details! Maybe it's because I hit my head really hard on my study table?

I clench my fist and heave a deep sighed, and finally spoke "Mom" as I say those word. My inner self screamed. My soul flew out of my body. Can't imagine myself saying that. I said mom to a Queen damn! jumbo hotdog kaya mo ba to.. I shook those craziness and finally focus. The minister and other noble council left as soon the king demanded

a privacy. The butlers are standing beside the door and my ladies-in-waiting are standing beside them quietly.

"I'm doing this for the festival, So in that case, That princess.."

"That princess?" they left confused. I slap my forehead with a sighed of frustrations. I dryly laugh. I sounded harsh. Ops! What chapter is this anyway? If the festival hasn't even started then maybe I haven't met that princess of the north, Princess Maridel, whose soon to be the next allied forces of the Estherian, since the Luna became a pest to the kingdom. Starting like having an agreement, trades, because the north has poor vegetation. I harshly wrote that the north population is decreasing because of poverty "It's about the trade father. You remember that night you told me about it..?"

Hopefully, Andun pa ako sa part nayun! I saw his eyes became gentle. Those word of mine maybe please his ears but his anxious about something. I know he's thinking about his daughter's condition for loosing her memory and the Luna is all around the place that could sent her daughter in her grave. "I'm gonna leave those responsibility to my chancellor, you can't leave. The doctor will still examine you.."

"But father think about it, I'm not even good at providing the village I don't even face people because I have an anxiety. How will I be a better Queen if I don't even show off.." charot, Sabagay itong prinsesa nato ayaw na ayaw talaga sa public speaking mas worst pa siya sakin. "Our kingdom needs us, we need to help the people in need specially this kingdom isn't meant for its title but lead and protect.." I said

Those words send him speechless and even the Queen was to stunned to speak. Yup your princess is now preparing an actions. And of course to protect this body so I won't die twice. They look at each other and about a second thought they leaned back at me with a grateful smile. "My daughter is maturing" The Queen was in tears, she's being dramatic.

I wrote some part that the princess will soon replace those love into hatred, A person who stand behind the king to cover her undoing, and be able to carry on her plan. Her mindset change as soon as she killed one of the Luna. Her innocence faded into range..

The king's mind cleared up and a soft chuckles escape his lips.. And I felt it coming. His gonna let me visit the town!!

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0034 gave a dark colored hood with a cloak and a pair of leather booths. And a long sleeve clothes and a black jeans. It's giving me a hunter vibes. Gagi pana  nalang kulang, napatawa lang Ako at pinigilan kolang inabot ko na iyon.

I put the things I need in my satchel, and a knife just in case of an unexpected attacked, Cause I have those intrusive thoughts, Epekto ng pinanganak sa magulong era. But I'm not using this to hurt someone but rather just in case, self defense as possible cause Luna is too sneaky maybe later on I realize that my head is missing. Ang tamlay ng katawan niya. And I love pressing my palm it's so soft ugh!

No sign of any scars seems this princess is treated like a helpless baby. I heard a knock on the door and they enter the room with a dark hood with a cloak covering their faces and gloves on their hands. It's not new to me because I said back there, this creatures are afraid of the sun, They'll get burn and even their bones will turn to ashes.

Later on all of us went to the town, Esther is the towns name. My eyes lightened up. Seeing this place personally is far more amazing than reading the novel and imagine what would it looks like. I together with them turned down a short street and immediately joined the bustle of people. I looked right and left at many colorful dresses and elegant ladies on the street with their men in a formal suits. The place made me realized that it's better to live in a village like this than on cities. Pollution levels are low in villages. The air is fresh enough to breathe. There are numerous areas where one can play or walk. In villages, there is no rush or traffic of any kind.

Village life is more exciting and calm than city life. The speed of life in cities is accelerating. People who live in cities lack both emotions and time for the people in their area. Cities also have higher crime rates but since my mind was stupid enough then this village is doom. But anyway I'm here to solved it.

People who live in cities often travel to their town for relaxation when they become overwhelmed by city life's stress and hectic pace.

I turned my shoulders; watching the magnificent Castle standing. Estheria is the 2nd riches kingdom. Castles could serve as a centre for local government, administration and justice. They were also used by powerful lords to display their wealth and power through lavish architectural styles and decoration. Castles were not only built and used by the crown.

The first riches kingdom is the Zendalia. The home of the enchanted creature who was known to hunt noble blood.

The third one is the Bel'air of east. Ruled by a wise king and had three son. First prince is Zeldenix, Second is Hendervy and the third in line is Inavie and the first one to have a Fiancee.

Fourth kingdom of Tasvania the Independent kingdom, free kingdom you can freely go there without even bringing your identification. But the only rules in there if you have somehow bump into your enemy encountered them by chance then there's an arena. It is declared to avoid mess on the city. And the people will enjoy watching them on scene.

Then next Devuniak. The kingdom once ruled by her majesty Queen fynne, she was a princess at that time when she was betrothed to king Dethen II. Her kingdom is ruled by her Brother and she always send him letters every single day.

Last but not the least is the Kingdom of north Andalia, Near Devuniak from the mother land of Queen Fynne, There are many kingdom in this novel pero di ko muna sila isasama sa mission ko dahil wala naman silang ambag sa buhay ko ngayon.

I heard the bell chimes nearby and saw a Chapel. The Church was the center of village life, a place of worship, a meeting place, and a symbol of village pride. These spaces were used for social gatherings, weddings, funerals and community activities, often hosting small arts and food markets, which along with cafes and pubs, attract many visitors which helps the kingdom to be rich. choss!

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From somewhere in the little town, I could hear the soft music playing and as my eyes roved the crowd, We finally spotted a people strumming a guitar and other is singing. There's a box in front of the people whose listening and saw few money inside.  I heard a beautiful melody from on of my ladies-in-waiting and it was 0034. The bashful one. I turn my face to her and she stop singing. "

"Don't stop it's actually beautiful" those words made her face crimson red and buried her face on 0091's back. "Let me boosted those anxiety These people must heard those voices of yours. It's beautiful and I'm not the one whose agreeing all of us thinks so" she stubbornly shook her head. But I grabbed her and put her Infront of the people whose listening to the ban. She was frozen in her spot. Unexpectedly the clouds covers the sun and the winds started to whistle and it removes her hoods. Showing her cute face on them.

I stand in front of her and sat down on the ground to listen. I gave a signed to the ban to start the song. At first I saw her trembling- she's about to cry

"Go you can do this!!" 0056 began to cheer and soon the people agreed and it made her calm. As she began to sing. The delicate sound reverberated through the surrounding, mesmerized awed and wonder filling my mind

I walk up to reality as the people began clapping their hands and the box filled with many coins in them. The ban was so happy and even gave a half of their coins to 0034 but she refuses.

Many children came out running with their dirty clothes and their eating an over ripe apples. The ban gave them coins and soon followed them and leave. The sun was setting, casting a long- shadows and the shop were beginning to close.

We almost head back when something caught my eyes. Someone with a cloak rushing and I saw something on its hand. It's a Luna!  I told my ladies-in-waiting to follow him  before we head back home. Far from the Esther there, I saw a tunnel leading somewhere. I was so curious and followed them and entered the dim tunnel and the foul smell almost had me gagged. I covered my nose and continued. Until we heard their voices echoid. We hid and my eyes filled with tears. I was so shock to seen such horrible sights.

The tunnel is their home! Their home! I heard a sobbed from 0092 and turn her back and wipe her tears. I turned my gaze on the children but I screamed in terror  when I saw him standing In front of me.