Chapter 34

They reached a flower garden. All white calla lilies were surrounding them. They sat below a tree. A very big tree.

"I was very pleased to finally meet you, Princess. I waited for a long time."

"You know I would come?"

"Of course. It is written."

"Where? How? I mean I…"

"You don't need to know; you just need to be."

Metuselah paused.

"He must be related to my survival. He greeted me differently. The key? What key? I bet he knew already about me being Iris the Healer. Is he a friend? Or a foe?" Iris was deep in thought.

"I am here to help, Your Highness. Think of me like your partner."

"Partner?"

"I know it must be hard for you. You've coming and survive so far. I wish I could help you earlier, but, as I say I only can wait for a long time. Because timing… timing is a bitch."

"Bitch? Like… wait, it has different meaning in my mind."

"Exactly."

Iris was very confused.

"O M G… Really, IRIS? Code Name BISMA. Ah, I forget. You really erased your memory, huh?"

"Yes. So, you are a sims too? A player?"

"Yes. Lucky, they allowed me to reveal my identity to you. I got the memory too. I will help you."

"Why should I believe?"

"Woah, I admit, you are truly IRIS. Your alertness truly mesmerizing. Here…" Metuselah offered his pinkie finger and when their thumbs meet, Iris can see the memory bits of Metuselah. Metuselah explained everything he knew about this story. He knew Iris is the healer, since the Empress announce the engagement of the Duke and the Princess of Musou. They both have to conceal themselves. They have strong enemy.

"There's a prophecy, someday the king of devil will show up. He will once again wreak havoc in human world. He will break the pact. You see, he is devil after all. But another prophecy also written "A black opal holds the key." Many interpret this as the key to kill the devil. Also, he maybe already on the move."

"It says black opal, not Iris, or the healer. Are you sure it's me?"

"Stubborn. Keras Kepala[1]. Can't you see your eyes?" Metuselah turned Iris to the mirror.

"It is just eyes."

"Shit, so lucky that this will be censored to the people watching. Just please trust me!"

"No. I won't. Not until I saw the proof and I am certain of it."

"I just show you my memory. What proof do you need more?"

"I don't know, I mean you are mage you can manipulate it." Metuselah facepalmed.

"As expected of Iris. Okay, okay, I will proof it to you. Let's make a binding oath. I will not disclose you. I will help you as much as I can. If I break it, I will die."

"I don't believe if it's you who make the binding oath."

"Gustiiiii[2]… Okay. Summon your ring spirit."

"Ring spirit?"

"This, this…" He pointed to the black opal ring she wore.

"How?"

"Gusti…" Metuselah did some runes and summon it.

"I am here, Princess."

"You are…" Iris gasped; it was the old lady from the market.

"I am. I am Gili. Just whisper my name next time if you need me."

"Let me. Let me be witness too." Iris shocked, she heard the voice of Euntaras Spirit. It came from the tree behind them.

"How… How? I thought you will reside in Euntaras."

"This is spirit realms; they can be both here and in the human realms. Alright, both of you be witness of my oath."

Euntaras and Gili did a magic bind that Metuselah cannot betray her or disclosed her secret. It left a mark. A camellia mark in the wrist of Iris and Metuselah. The mark was concealed. It will light up when Iris was in need of help or in danger. Metuselah will come and protect her.

Meanwhile in the parlour, Felix said, "A very great mana was used, Your Highness." It left Iowyrthe anxious.

[1] Hard headed

[2] Lord