A Glimpse Of Black

As soon as Joaquin left the room of Sylvester, he was stopped by his younger brother.

"Brother what is your goal?"Iavis asked in a firm toned.

He really don't understand why his brother chooses the red-haired youth to became a pawn.

He stand straight and the white military uniform outlined his slender but strong figure. His golden hair was brushed up and a little bit of his hair covered his forehead. His azure eyes was tranquil and gentle, making one feels comfortable and amiable.

But Joaquin knew his real personality.

"You need not to know."he answered while grinning, "I know what I am doing. No need to worry."

Iavis nodded and maintain the distance of the two. He silently observe his brother and notice the vile smile on his lips. He feel uncomfortable. Although, he knew that his brother was wise and strong but thinking about the mysterious youth. Why does he feel like that?

"I forgot. I need to report you something."Iavis leaned forward, closing the space between them, "There is a reported incident that was happening in the duchy of Obelima. Some people went missing."

"There is a place to talk about that."The Crown Prince interrupted, "Notify all the soldiers and we will discuss that later."

While the two talk, Sylvester grin secretly. Even though he was far from the two princes, he still perceive all the things they spoken. But he was lazy to proceed and made a progress in his plans. He leaned on the bed as he breathe a heavy air.

"Hanabis..."he called out.

Dark shadow emerge in his body. Hanabis formed was becoming more and more profound, almost becoming his true form. And Sylvester was satisfy with the result but it was not enough.

He needs to get all his power back. And awaken Yuno.

"Master, I feel something that was intense and pure. Like a holy power—"

"It's the Crown Prince. He came and left a minute ago."

Hanabis glared and gnashed his teeth, "It really disgust me master, why did he came here?"He kneeled on the ground and kiss the barefoot of the youth.

Sylvester softened and gently caress the hair of Hanabis. The shadow lit up in joy as he slowly lifted his face.

"Did you already perceive the situation outside the castle?"Asked the youth in a warm tone.

"Master, the shapeshifter and the knight successfully left without any hassle. They will arrive in just a week."he answered and burried his face on the knee of the youth.

A week later. The banquet will be held. And all of the aristocat of the neighboring city will be invited in the manor. Despite the fact that the house of Obelima was called the Devil's house, other nobles will be surely attend and observe all the movements of the evil Duke. What's more that he will publicize the identity of his heirs. That's once in a lifetime.

Sylvester slightly narrowed his eyes. The banquet will be varnish in blood.

Loud sounds of breaking glass reverberate the huge room. Two maids kneeled on the ground, not moving or even speaking as the young woman vent his vile temper.

"What the fûck is good with that man?! Does his face was really that outstanding that even the Crown Prince can not withstand him?!"Glacia roared angrily.

She don't like it. All the attention wherever she go, as long as her brother was present she will not obtain it. She instantly throw the vase near her and screamed frustratedly. Her heavy breath was fierce and wild. She was tired of being the shadow of his brother!

Her blue dress flutters as she find a way towards the two kneeling maids. She grabbed the hair of the closest to her and lifted her face forcedly.

"Tell me?! What is good about that sickly brother huh? That piece of bitch!"she did not hesitate as she slit the throat of the maid and blood splashed on her clean face as she let go of the lifeless body.

The other maid tremble in fear and tears drip on the corner of her eyes. She begged in mercy but Glacia just stared at her blankly. The maid touched her feet and continuously plead for her little life. The dirty hands of the maid made Glacia irritated more.

She kicked her with an extreme force and the maid flew to the mall. She throw out a mouthful amount of blood as she nervously cry in pain.

"See? I am strong and wise. That idiot brother of mine was a useless thrash. A fox demon that only seduce any man he saw! Hah! What is good about him? Is he really that pretty? What will happen if I damage his face? Then they will not like him right?"she vent her anger as she consistently stabbed the broken glass on the maid.

The maid was no choice but to give up her life. The blood scattered on the cleaned floor and a figure of a young woman happily and crazily laughed at their suffering.

The door opened and Leon saw the situation. He only frowned and smiled widely, "You kill two maids in a row now sis. Total of thirty in a week."

Glacia stopped her action and turned her head on his brother. She rolled her eyes and straightened her posture. Blood still linger on her pretty face, making her look bloody and villainess.

"What are you doing here?"

"Father said that you need to control your temper. What will happen if the princes will saw this?"he hissed and slowly wipe the blood on his sister's face.

Glacia slap his hands and glared at him warningly, she chanted a spell and the two corpse of maids burned into ashes.

"Look. They disappeared."she said boringly.

Leon only laughed loudly as he admired the vulgar action of his sister.

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"The incident was reported two weeks ago."Iavis spoke firmly. He glance at the figures presented in front of him and continued, "The victim all went in the Bridge of Gaza. Different days but the same bridge. After that, no result if they successfully past the bridge."

Only six figures was present in this discussion. All showed a serious and consequential expression in this incident.

"If the incident occur in that bridge, it is most likely something extreme was present there, enough to made even a slight traces dissipate."the elft commended. Others agree in his statement.

The Crown Prince narrowed his eyes, "Gavin, why is this not reported in the Duke?"he asked suspiciously.

"This was reported long ago and the knights and mages of our duchy was investigating this crime but all of them went missing after they past that bridge. And father just closed the investigation and warned all the resident to never across that bridge."he answered calmly.

All the men showed an ugly expression. They don't know that the crime was intense.

"Then we need to inform his majesty about this, I feel that the mysterious man that we encounter in the forest was behind this."the beastman suggested.

"No."Iavis denied, slowly tilted his head. "This crime was peculliar and that mysterious man showed a week ago. This incident happened two weeks ago. Do you remember the child that can open the portal of demon realm?"

"You mean that the child is behind this?"

"No. The odd power of that child was certainly connected in this strange incident. We don't have an idea if they are more similar power with that child."

All of them nodded in harmony. Iavis sighed and gently sharpening his face. "I will investigate."

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Deep in the woods, bones of animals and broken tree branches interspersed the dark ground. Chilly wind and cold breeze swiftly encircled the mystifying place creating a visual of terrifying air. The clouds red as blood and atmosphere inky as night.

Suddenly a tall figure in black made a movement inside the coffin. The person guiding it lit up and joy.

"My lord you are awake."he spoke excitedly, "We, your brothers and sister are eager to see you."

The tall man only blankly glance at him. His deep gaze was like an abyss, deep enough to be filled with an intense emotions.

"May I know the name of our lord?"

He slightly narrowed his eyes, "I don't know."he answered in instant. "But the voice in my mind said that..."

"I am Yuno."