Chapter Nine

Delroy was walking to the studies his master to deliver an item. Soon he reaches the door of the studies and knocked. With the confirmation of his lord,he entered.

" My Lord, an item you have purchase has been send" he was holding a wooden black box.

Anastasius tapped on the office table." Good, place it here and leave"

" Yes, my Lord" his attendant place the box gently on the intended place. He left soon after. The box was nothing special it was about the size of a notebook, black in color with no patterns or anything just plain nothing noteworthy. Anastasius observe the box to see if there are no abnormalities.

He opens the box when he did not sense anything suspicious from it. A glass bottle with bluish liquid and a pair of eyes with golden pupils was inside.

The nerves and cords are perfectly intact to the plucked-out eye.

Anastasius looked at the bottle with a smile of satisfaction. " Ayla, Daddy had a medium to fix your eyes..." he said. "Didn't I promise to make them perfect?" Anastasius did have loose screws, I was not wrong.

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A carriage could be seen heading its way to the gates of the Benmedan castle. It was painted deep black with shimmers of gold and a little silver.

A red rose surrounding a broken part of a silver sword almost hugging it, two gemstones was on the helm of the blade can be seen engraved on it. The is the image of the house crust of the carriage. This is a symbol many knew about, prestige and power follow along with the holder of the crust.

The Tsukinami Dukedom, prestigious as they might be, they have royal blood running through their veins. Some envious of their wealth, some jealous that the duke married the now beautiful Duchess from the Shimizu household and some fearful of their power.

Mallory Tsukinami was seated inside this particular carriage, her golden eyes viewing her journey through the small window with a calm gaze. She was to meet her sister-in law Krone. The news about the Founder Queen's pregnancy was spreading widely throughout the demon realm. And as one of the female relatives of Krone, she must go and see her.

Mallory was left regretful to leaving her children, but her husband promised to take care of them while she is away.

" Duchess, we have arrived " inform a butler who has opened the door for his lady. Rows of maids and attendants came to Mallory's view when she stepped out of her ride.

""Greetings to Duchess Tsukinami of Sylve and Sylvia"" almost all the servants working in the Benmedan Castle were stationed to welcome Mallory's visit greeted her. Understandably so all were bowing with complete obedience. The queen ordered them to show no mistakes in manners unless they wanted some whipping.

Duchess Tsukinami has come to like the dominance of power from her status over the years. Her husband's arrogance might have affected her. She was fairly content with the treatment she was receiving.

Mallory inspected all the servants bowing to her with satisfaction. The servants were having backaches, but they dare not complain. They were quite fearful of the powerful woman and more importantly her spouse.

After a few minutes of inspection, she let them raise. One of the attendants which seems to be the leader of them all escorted her to her majesty Krone's personal drawing room where she usually entertained guests.

" What type of drink would you like, your Grace?" asked a petite weak little maid. Her brownish eyes flash with vigilance.

Mallory paused " Warm Tea would do" she was not too picky with drinks, so she replied with not so much thought.

" I will see to it, your Grace" the little maid replied softly and left with hurried steps.

The other maids stand not too far away from the Duchess. All stand with their heads lowered. Some would quiver when she flashes her gaze at them.

The little maid came back after a few minutes with the beverage on a silver tray. She presented the drink to Mallory with a respectful stance. Mallory took the cup of the Tea she has asked for. Her smooth porcelain hand took the handle with fluid motion. She glances at the poor maid with slight amusement.

" Leave " her statement was not a request, but an order and all of the maids seems to know it. They all went out as they were told to without question.

She was content with the silence that brought to the room. And the vanishment of the sweet nectar from all the maids. They were all sickening, half humans. Mallory always hated the smell they all admit. She took the sip of her cup. Warm slightly bitter liquid tingles her taste buds, the drink makes her calm and get her out of her negative thoughts.

" Mallory it's been ages, what a pleasure" came the voice of none other than Krone. She was wearing a loose purple gown with her hands over her round belly. The future prince seems to be promising.

"The pleasure is all mine, Krone. It's good to see that you and the baby is well" Mallory greeted with a smile on her face.

" You dismissed the maids?" Krone questioned after seeing no attendants in the drawing room. "I did" Mallory said "Is there a problem?"

"No, none at all. Did they displease you? I can punish them if you'd like." Krone was quite sure someone did something unpleasant.

" No need for that, dear Krone. You shouldn't go to such troubles." her voice was not too hurried.

Mallory glanced at Krone's belly with interest. " How was the baby?"

"He usually would kick lightly, and I would start craving for many different dishes, he is usually well behaved in the mornings and late nights. Not once did he give me discomfort-" Krone talk on and on about the baby in her belly with never ending facts. Mallory listens the stories and sometime spoke with a soothing voice to advice or comfort her on the pregnancy.

" How do you know it's a boy?" Mallory asked already knowing the answer.

"Mother instincts I guess" Krone replied a smile was on her face. Mallory nodded" I have a similar experience".

The two powerful women, one the wife of a powerful Founder King and an accomplished Founder herself. Another the wife with blood relations to her husband the Prince of the Founder Clan and a wealthy Duke. She herself is a powerful aristocrat. Both women with extraordinary standing chat about their daily lives.

However, their time together have to come to an end with the red moon gracing high above the sky. " I would take my leave, Krone" Mallory curtsy with her hand's clasps on the long fibric of her standard dark blue gown. " It is a pleasure that you come visited, Mallory. You are always certainly welcome" The Founder Queen replied with a slight nod. She could not curtsy because of her large belly but she gives aftmost respect to the Duchess.

When Mallory was about to get in her carriage, when she saw a slight whisps of a shadow of a man with long white hair and eyes bright golden on the top of the castle tower. 'Who might that be?' She questioned inwardly. She went back home with the mystery.

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Tsukinami Dukedom of Sylve and Sylvia Crust {Image Here}

I am sorry for the long wait, but I will be very busy with my school activities and might take months to even make a chapter. No, I am not dropping the story it just that it will take a lot of time to finish writing a chapter U.U

Please understand....^^

I will try my best to write more and with better intricacy >.<

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