Ataraxia Abyss
Chapter 27: Rivalry

Regal is currently attending a party together with the King and the Wimbledon troupe. Many compliments came to him, and many people were staring in annoyance at him. When Regal got tired of chatting he went to the balcony to calm himself from the party situation.

"Yes my... I'm now King of Warriors. I am not used to the party. And what the hell is this one-sided engagement..."

Regal complained while looking at the silver ring on his left ring finger. She kept remembering Callen but she couldn't find him at this party, but she heard footsteps approaching her. When he saw it was not Callen, but a man with silver hair and golden eyes similar to Callen and Eleanor.

"Can I join?" The man said, Regal agreed and they chatted on the balcony. Regal recognizes the man, he is Arthur Belterre, brother Callen and heir to the throne of this kingdom.

"To think Arthur Belterre came to me, I was so flattered..." Arthur smiled at Regal's words and replied. "You don't need to be formal, I just want to thank you and strengthen the relationship, and you'll be my sister-in-law next year."

Hearing that Regal felt this was the right time. "Mr Arthur..." "Arthur only..." Regal was sure he wouldn't be able to talk if he continued to be formal, so he followed his will. "Arthur why did your sister tell you that I wanted to marry her?" Arthur smiled at Regal who was confused.

"Ah you must not know about this history 1000 years ago. There used to be two powerful dragons, the one controlling the darkness and the other controlling the light. They both enjoyed their rivalry, there was never a day when they stopped fighting. In the end, the dark dragon died because of other creatures.

Dragons are creatures that uphold strength, whether from our opponents or friends continue to uphold strength. So high, they find themselves looking for strength that they forget to breed and pass on offspring.

The light dragon was really lonely, he might meet many strong opponents yet he was just enjoying their rivalry. He regretted that he had never done anything other than fighting for the rest of their lives. The story was later told down through generations among the Dragons. And it's Callen's favorite story, even until he's 9 years old the boy really upholds strength even though he's human..." Regal who heard that was clearly confused.

"Human? You mean half human?" Arthur shook his head. "Mom never gave birth to Callen. He was the little boy we got stranded in the woods, his body was still very red when we found him.

At that time I was 3 years old, but what I heard, to make the child survive, the mother to make a special liquid from her blood called Ambrosia. Callen soaked in Ambrosia until his body became half dragon. Then when he was 9 years old he ventured to go to the treasure room and drank Ambrosia from the ancient Dragon Enalios.

Enalios was the Dragon who ruled the seas and earthquakes, that was the origin of the power of the earthquake and the water spear he possessed. That Ambrosia makes a new magic circuit that's stronger than the mother Ambrosia, but it doesn't give Enalios the characteristics because Ambrosia will only change your body based on the first Ambrosia you drink.

Well that's how she got her mother's blood and became my sister..." Arthur explained at length, Regal finally understood why Callen was referred to as the illegitimate child of man and Queen Eleanor, that is because no one remembers his birth.

"They don't believe that the Dragon King did it?" Hearing that Arthur immediately laughed. "Haha~ Dad died just when I was born, although we hid the news until Callen was 2 years old, many people speculated that you were long dead."

Regal finally knows what Callen is going through, even though he is said to be the son of a civilization, but he is still considered a stranger among them. It was probably better than being tortured, but that look of disbelief and suspicion was not something that just any child could withstand.

Alright... I'll enjoy the party, I'll go first!" In the end Regal returned alone when he saw a night full of stars in the sky.

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Regal is currently in the room provided by the palace. He kept thinking about this marriage, whether he should cancel it or not. But as Regal was busy pondering, someone knocked on the door of his room.

When Regal opened it, he could see Callen in his nightgown at the door. "Hmm, can I come in?" With a shocked face Regal let her into the room. The two of them finally sat on the bed of the room, the atmosphere was so quiet that they could hear the wind blowing outside the palace.

"Your brother told me about your past..." Callen with a shy face replied. "Well I know that. He also told me to come here." Hearing that, Regal either wanted to be grateful or angry with Arthur.

"Say it's something that couples do, but I've never learned about it." Seeing that embarrassed face Regal felt his heart want to be dislodged, he wanted to jump and pounce on Callen. Indeed, his body has fully recovered but his soul has only been collected in half. This made Regal uneasy and eager to do so with a girl.

"You don't have to force yourself if you're not ready, however, I'm also shaken by this marriage... I can't believe that being a rival to the Dragon is sacred." Regal apologizes to Callen while holding back. But Callen hugged Regal from behind and said. "I'm fine if it's you..."

Hearing that Regal finally turned around and looked at Callen. "I'm a Mercenary, I can't stay in one place. If you marry me then you must continue to come with me, leaving behind all your luxuries and also your position as a Princess."

Callen who heard that started nodding his head. "The people here only respect me because I am the Queen's son. No matter if they believe I'm an illegitimate child or not, I'm still treated like a princess despite having to see their fake smiles every day."

Regal rubbed Callen's hair behind his ear. "I don't care about your origin, but I'm asking you for more details. Do you love me?" Callen who heard that instantly turned his face away. "What the fuck is that question...? Of course I love..."

Hearing that Regal immediately kissed Callen's lips, for Callen it was a new experience, he never thought to feel the romance in his life but this is where he was. Regal and Callen lie down, slowly taking off his shirt, but Callen stops him.

"What about you?" Regal smiled at the timid Callen. "From the beginning we met I already felt you were special..."

That night they both expressed their feelings, and at that very moment Regal for the first time did not regret sleeping with a woman. For the first time, he did it with all his heart. Those who had killed each other were now declaring their love in their own way...