CHAPTER 15

 Prince Aerus groaned as he opened his eyes.  His body was lying on his bed which emitted powerful energy from a sprinkling of invisible stones.  It slowly healed the vital wounds that were now hurting his body.  But even so, he still needed herbs to strengthen his other vitality.

 From the corner of his eyes saw the servant disappear from his sight.  Soon he appeared with a healer beside him.

 "Are you alright, Your Highness?"  asked the healer as he waved his hand in the air, scattering radar energy to check the condition of Prince Aerus' organs.

 "My body hurts a lot," said Prince Aerus, now sitting back on the bed.

 "There is a virus currently eating away at your body, Your Majesty.  And maybe it will last long enough."

 Suddenly, King Artesun and Queen Lunanis appeared.  Beside them was Prince Phoko, who looked like the smug and effortless.

 "Pardon?  Virus?"  asked King Artesun.  He approached while leading his wife, then stood on the edge of his son's bed.

 "What virus do you mean?"  asked Queen Lunanis as gently as possible.  Her hair gave off an extremely bright silver energy, with graceful hands that looked incredibly clear and beautiful.  Her pupils rounded and lit up for an instant.  At the same time, it was like water was flowing and splashing Prince Aerus' body, even though the prince's body wasn't wet at all.  But he felt a feeling of peace and calm.

 "What happened, Queen?"  asked the king.  "Is our son really in danger?"

 "Aerus is indeed infected with a virus," answered Queen Lunanis.  "Dropies Virus,"

 "Dropies?"  chirped Prince Phoko approaching.  "All I saw was this boy in love and longing.  He must miss Lia."  While chuckling.

 Prince Aerus clenched his fists.  Although he wanted to refute in reality he was indeed fascinated by Queen Ethelia, or Lia, aka his wife.  But at this moment, he still didn't know that Queen Ethelia was Lia.

 Queen Lunanis looked sadly at her son and then turned to the healer.  "Is the condition worrisome?"

 "No, Queen," replied the healer.  "At first  His Highness condition was quite bad.  But slowly getting better.  It seemed he could control his feelings.  If this can be maintained then he will be fine."

 "But the virus will leave ulcers," interrupted Prince Phoko casually.  "If Aerus can't solve this problem on his own then his condition won't improve."

 "Phoko!"  King Artesun warned.  "You're only going to make things worse."

 "Depends on how he responds to my words," said Prince Phoko.  "He should have just accepted the girl who came and approached him.  He should be able to see a beautiful girl who might be able to captivate him with her old charm.  Maybe a little resemblance is fine."

 Prince Aerus widened his eyes and looked up.  'He already knows,' he thought.

 Prince Phoko took a deep breath.  "Maybe it can heal him later."  Then he turned and walked out.  "But what can we do now?  Maybe he can't get out of the palace because her body isn't fully formed yet."

 "Phoko started babbling like crazy again," King Artesun whispered to his wife.  But Queen Lunanis knew that Prince Phoko kept the truth in his ridiculous words.  He is indeed very mysterious.

 Now Prince Phoko looked out, at the crackling sky, and at the Scutis Star that glowed blue and also billows of white smoke from the icicles.  "Scutis is never covered in ice.  But now it's the other way around.  What do you think will happen?"  he whispered.

 Before disappearing and going to his room he had time to say to Prince Aerus, "If you meet someone, accept and treat that one well!  Never hurt a visiting guest!"  And then he completely disappeared.

 All of that left various questions in people's minds until then a servant appeared from outside the door to enter Prince Aerus's room.  His head was down, his hair was silver.  On his body was attached a royal attire with the emblem of the Hexodar Kingdom symbol.

 "Your Majesty, Prince Beldric has come to visit."

 Of course, this took everyone by surprise.

 "Berldric visited?"  asked Queen Lunanis.  "Who allowed him to visit?  He could die if he was around Hexodar.  The energy in his body is not in sync with the energy here."

 "One of the shrines said Prince Beldric brought a bodyguard, Queen.  You better meet them now!"

 The king and queen almost went to see the situation.  Not much different from Prince Aerus.  Even though his parents forbade him, he insisted.

 Now he teleported to visit the gate area, where his son was.

 And sure enough, Prince Beldric was there, standing and smiling cheerfully.  And beside him was a person, dressed in a fiery white robe, with a Latherite Wand in her hand.

 "Ethelia!" hished Prince Aerus clenching his fists.

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