The Cursed Black Dragon: A Deadly Summons

Naria placed the letter down on her bed and felt her hands shaking. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down before lying down on her bed. She hugged her knees tightly, feeling the tremble in her body.

As she closed her eyes, Naria's mind raced with all the different possibilities that could come from the letter. She wondered if it was good news or bad news. Her heart beat faster as she tried to calm herself down.

Naria knew that she had to face whatever the outcome might be, but the uncertainty was overwhelming. She knew that the letter could change her life one way or another, and the thought made her even more anxious.

Despite her fears, Naria tried to focus on the positive outcomes that could come from the letter. She thought about the opportunities that could arise and the doors that could open. She tried to push away the negative thoughts that threatened to consume her.

As she lay there hugging her knees, Naria knew that she would have to wait patiently for the outcome. She took another deep breath and tried to relax, hoping that the letter would bring good news and not shatter her hopes and dreams.

Naria glanced at the letter once more and noticed that the front was ripped, but the royal seal was still intact. She realized that this was how they knew it was an invitation. She gently took the letter out of the envelope and unfolded it, her heart pounding with anticipation.

As she read the letter, her eyes widened with surprise. It was an invitation to attend a meeting with the Dragon prince, a prestigious event that only the most distinguished guests were invited to. Naria couldn't believe it. She had never even dreamed of being invited to such an event, let alone receiving an invitation from the royal family themselves.

Trembling with excitement, Naria read the letter over and over again, trying to take in every detail.

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~Naria,

By royal decree, you are hereby summoned to a meeting with the illustrious Dragon Prince. This summons is not a request, but a command that must be obeyed without question.

The Dragon Prince wishes to engage in matters of great importance with you, and your presence is required at this meeting. Failure to attend would be seen as a grave insult to the Dragon Prince and the entire royal family, and would result in dire consequences.

We trust that you will make every effort to attend this meeting on time and fully prepared to engage in meaningful conversation with the Dragon Prince. This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and we expect nothing but the utmost respect and deference from you.

Do not underestimate the gravity of this summons. Failure to attend will be met with swift and severe punishment.~

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As Naria read the letter one last time, her jaw dropped in shock and disbelief. The weight of the words she had just read hit her like a ton of bricks, and she could feel her heart racing in her chest.

The realization that failure to attend the meeting with the Dragon Prince would result in her death was almost too much to bear. She felt a lump form in her throat, and before she knew it, tears started to well up in her eyes.

Naria knew that she had no choice but to attend the meeting, but the thought of confronting the Dragon Prince filled her with a sense of dread and terror. She could only hope that she would be able to make it through the meeting unscathed and emerge with her life intact.

As the water continued to fill her eyes, Naria took a deep breath and braced herself for what was to come.

Naria had heard many stories about the Dragon Prince, and none of them were particularly reassuring. He was known to be the most crucial prince, with a reputation for being strict and merciless. He was said to care about no one else but himself, and he was rumored to have a burning desire to steal the throne from his older brother, who was not born a dragon.

Naria knew that if these rumors were true, she was in for an incredibly difficult meeting. She knew that the Dragon Prince would be watching her every move, listening to every word she spoke, and scrutinizing every expression on her face. She knew that one wrong move could be her downfall.

Despite the fear and uncertainty that gripped her, Naria was determined to face the Dragon Prince head-on. She knew that she had to be strong, assertive, and confident if she hoped to make it through the meeting alive.

With a deep breath, Naria straightened her shoulders and steeled herself for what was to come. She would face the Dragon Prince, and she would do so with all the courage and determination she could muster.

"…but what if he kills me…?" She slightly bit her lip and placed the royal letter on her lap.

Naria had grown up hearing the stories of the dragons, and the curse that had been placed upon them by the goddess who created the first four. She knew that every king in this country must bear a dragon, that it was a curse that could not be escaped.

The one and only dragon in particular that she had heard stories about was the one who could die, but before doing so, he must make sure that there will be someone left to carry the curse.

It was said that the black dragon could never find happiness due to the curse that had been placed upon him. Unlike the other dragons, who were born from eggs, the black dragon had been born from a human sacrifice.

Naria knew that the black dragon had been cursed to a life of eternal misery, and that he would never know love or happiness. It was a fate that she could scarcely imagine, and it filled her with a deep sense of sadness and despair.

As she prepared to meet the Dragon Prince, Naria couldn't help but wonder if he, too, was cursed in some way. She knew that the dragons were powerful and dangerous creatures, but she couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for them as well.