From my childhood, I was living a mixed life. Was I blessed or was I cursed? I had a contrary view over my life. But I was never alone despite everyone around me abandoning me. Another voice was echoing through me, telling me to not be afraid. At one point, I almost succumbed into a life under the shadow, but someone eventually pulled me out of it and placed me under the spotlight. I thought I was freed forever, but the Echo told me that I was wrong. And it was all proven true on the day I discovered the true face of my beloved, who cheated on me without any shame. That day, I felt my world breaking apart. We were always together, I thought we would be together forever. Like some sort of beautiful fantasy. Silly, yet warm. Somewhere I could escape to. A home. It wasn't too much. But somehow, it all started that day. Or did it start before it? I don't remember. My memories are failing me. He told me I shouldn't stay. He told me I'll only get hurt no matter how I try to please him. He did not lie… Then, why did it hurt so much? Maybe because I truly loved him, seeing him with another had me broken to pieces. It wasn't fun, but… It wasn't the worst. That day, I finally decided. ‘Leave.’ It was as if a trigger had been pulled, and my life moved again in a hectic direction. I've met people I thought I won't be meeting again, and was stranded between so many fights of interests. I could only fight for myself there. This time, not only the Echo was with me. Another person was there, supporting me unconditionally. Giving me the confidence to move. Still, I will forever wonder… What choice is the right one? I guess I'll never know until I reach my destination.
Ox blinked, realizing what Muran got himself into. A deep laughter came out from deep within his throat as he clapped, his eyes shining.
"I see! Darn, brother, the Sun has blessed you! You have amazing luck, hahaha!"
"Yes, brother, I am indeed blessed by the Sun," Muran agreed, not trying to humble himself at all, "Not only did I get a few amazing goods and sell them at Apharoia, but this fallen princess is my way to enter into the lane of the royalty..."
Thinking about it that way made him feel way better. Although his loss was big, what he could possibly get from the future deals was motivating him beyond belief.
He could not help but cackle to himself, "Kekekekeke, praise the Sun!"
Ox nodded with a nasty grin on his face. He did not care much about the fallen princess, their benefits came first.
At that moment, his gaze fell on her and a silver of pity flashed across his eyes. It did not last that long, though.