Chapter 52: chronicles of Sylvanoria ( ii)
Queen Liora found herself in Saraphim's room, a luxurious space steeped in ancient aesthetics that mirrored her own life. The night draped the room in darkness, with stars embracing the sky. Seizing this opportunity, Queen Liora aimed to confirm Saraphim's presence. The room, dimly lit, revealed an undressed Saraphim as Raven teleported in.
In the flickering candlelight, Queen Liora couldn't believe her eyes. Raven bore an uncanny resemblance to her husband, Adrain. Struggling to accept the truth, she clung to the notion that Saraphim was, in fact, herself, and Raven was her beloved Adrain. The similarities confounded her, and witnessing the intimacy between Saraphim and Raven stirred discomfort.
Raven, upon his arrival, passionately embraced Saraphim, leading to a romantic kiss that left Queen Liora feeling like an unwelcome spectator to their illusion of love.
As Raven began to undress Saraphim, Queen Liora felt a wave of discomfort. However, Saraphim halted the unfolding scene, holding Raven's hands and gazing into his eyes.
"Raven, I love you," Saraphim confessed romantically.
"I love you too," Raven responded impatiently.
"Wait!" Saraphim interrupted, adjusting her dress and taking a seat. As Raven moved closer, she emotionally expressed regret, confessing that she wished they had met earlier and that she wanted to spend her life with him.
"Don't worry; you're mine now. I can take you to the demon world, and we can explore and enjoy together," Raven assured her.
But Saraphim hesitated, revealing a deep secret. "I'm scared because I love you, but I can't hide anything from you. I'm on a mission."
Raven, undeterred, pledged his unwavering love. "Any mission you're on, I'm with you. I can make it easier and faster for you."
Saraphim, tearfully, disclosed the truth. "I'm a half witch. " She reveal
" But why can't sense you? But you are dragon keepers daughter" he said as he distance in self a little bit
"My father is behind all this. Please distance yourself from me; it's dangerous. Let's put an end to our love."
Raven, moved by love, refused to step back. "But still, I love you. No matter what your mission is, I'll help. Follow me; let's escape to the demon world."Witches and demons are not allies; their relationship is marked by hostility. Demons perceive witches as dangerous tricksters and harbor various suspicions about them. Raven's reaction to this revelation surprised Saraphim, as he remained unsurprised by the inherent enmity between witches and demons.
Saraphim, torn between love and duty, tried to protect Raven. "I don't want you involved. It's a battle between witches and mages. My mission is to manipulate the emperor into waging war so the mages become useless. Don't involve the demons."
In her despair, she cast a spell, turning herself invisible. Raven, now alone in the room, wept profusely, trying to communicate with the invisible presence that had just vanished from his grasp. The chapter ended with the intricate web of love and deception, leaving a lingering sense of suspense and tension.