I Became Crown Prince's Wife
Following the Light in Darkness(2)

Passing through the lake illusion, this time a field of green wheat appeared. As I stepped into the wheat field, the memory of my previous life resurfaced.

***

It is a field of fresh green wheat, but not beautiful. When the monster came to the northern region, the Emperor ordered Prince Rakshul, the best swordsman of the Zelcan Empire, to subdue the monster. As a light magician, I went to that place with Rakshul and the knights. Monsters not only attack humans, but also destroy some places, such as this wheat field.

“Laontel..

When I heard the man's voice, I looked up.

“Rakshul..”.

Laontel said while trembling.

I was also surprised to see it. Her face looked exactly like Blake after her curse was lifted and she grew up. He's appeared in my dreams once before.

Back then, I wondered why her hair was black, but now I realized that the man I saw in the dream was Rakshul, not Blake.

I felt Blake's soul in Rakshul's body, just as I felt Phillip's soul in Richard's.

"Why are you using healing magic in such a place?"

“It's important food. Without wheat, people would starve and not even be able to pay taxes. Even if we defeat all the monsters, there will be another suffering waiting for them.”

“You have treated with no good all the villagers and knights. Even if you are a genius, it is dangerous to use your mana like this.”

“It's okay.”

“My friend, Ser, gave me the blessing of light so that I could use my power without any restrictions.”

“Do not overdo it.”

"It's really fine."

“Sometimes I wish you relied more on me.”

"Huh?"

"When will you see me as a man?"

Rakshul's red eyes gleamed flirtatiously.I wanted to ask what he meant by that, but I couldn't open my mouth.

I was afraid that I might have misheard and might not have heard the answer I wanted.

“Mrs Laontel! There are injured people here!”

"I'm coming!"

I finally escaped.

***

With the help of Rakshul and the knights, we managed to exterminate the monsters that filled the north.

We returned to the capital in a happy mood.

“Now after you defeat all the monsters in the north, you will become the Crown Prince, right?

"You think so? If so, he should have done it earlier. ”

The emperor had many children. Although the Emperor and the commoners both recognized Rakshul's abilities, the Emperor wanted to pass the throne to the son of the seventh Empress, whom he loved.

However, he was extremely foolish, and over time, his love for the seventh Empress also faded.

Now that even the northern monsters had been conquered, it was already determined that Rakshul would become the Crown Prince.

Everyone was happy, and I should have been too, but for some reason, I felt a bit depressed.

I walked out of my tent and walked through the deserted forest path.

“Laontel!”

But I met a person I didn't want to meet when he called my name.

"Why did you come out?"

"To seek air."

"It's dangerous to walk alone."

“All monsters have been exterminated, so it's okay.”

I tried so hard to smile and leave.

But Rakshul did not go and continued to walk beside me.His sharp, elegant jawline, face, and brilliant eyes looked amazing under the moonlight.

He has grown into a great man.

Rakshul looked at me, but I turned my face away.

I am ashamed to face it.

"Laontel, look at me."

“……”

He turned my head to face her.

I found myself staring directly into the red eyes I wanted to avoid.

“Why are you avoiding me?”

“When do I do that?”

Will he really become the Crown Prince now?

Congratulations, I guess.

The Emperor always ignored political affairs in order to find pleasure.

The people of the Empire suffered from tax increases and droughts.

Rakshul tries to cope with the situation but there is not much he can do, as he is only one of the princes.

He always wanted to be the Crown Prince.

But if he became the Crown Prince, he would have to marry someone with a higher title than the Count or someone with pure Roum blood.

I want to make Rakshul's dream come true.

So I became a witch in the Imperial palace, and even participated in the battle with her.

But when she was about to marry someone else, I was overwhelmed with sadness.

As I lowered my head, I heard Rakshul's voice.

"Laontel, you're really driving me crazy."

"Huh?"

"Do I need to propose to you to make you understand?"

“….”

His face was getting closer and closer. I reflexively turned my head again, but he lifted my chin and forced me to look at him.

"I love you."

“……”

Her lips stuck to my lips before I could realize what she had just said.

Rakshul and I confessed our feelings that day.

***

Rakshul, I love her.

I love Rakshul, and I also love Blake, whom I met again a thousand years later.

I touched my mouth and felt my lips chapped.

I walked next to Macul.

Many Maculs have disappeared and now only one remains to guide me.

Is Macul having trouble too?

Or are they lost in the dark?

The heat was getting worse and it was getting harder for me to open my eyes.

I sweat more when I walk.

But I have to save Ser.

I keep following Macul. Then, the last Macul stopped.

Are we there?

But I can't see anything but the darkness.

“Macul, why did you stop? Where's Ser?”

Macul shook his head and surrounded me.

“You don't know?”

Macul stopped but I don't understand what it means.

“Do we need to keep going?”

Macul did not react.

But one thing is certain.

I can't get any more help from Macul.

I must find Ser alone in this endless darkness. I walked forward without fear.

Macul stood there and shook his body, as if to comfort me as I walked forward alone.

I continued walking forward, leaving Macul behind.

The light flowing from Macul's body gradually became dim as I walked further into the darkness.

Fear rules me. It was so dark that I couldn't even see my body.

Rather than being afraid of being stuck here, I'm afraid I won't find Ser.

If I don't move forward, Blake and Ser's pain will never end.

“I have to save him.I have to."

I grit my teeth.

Amidst the darkness, the memories of a thousand years ago reappeared in my mind.

***

I'm engaged to Rakshul. As expected Rakshul was given the title of Crown Prince as soon as we returned to the capital.

The Emperor wanted to marry Rakshul to a spouse worthy of the title of Crown Prince.

But he declared that he would not marry anyone other than me.

The emperor could no longer oppose her and allow us to get engaged. He's already sent my family a cover letter on behalf of the Imperial family.

As soon as my engagement was confirmed, I came to inform Ser of the news first.

"Congratulations."

"thank you. Turns out Rakshul also liked me a long time ago.”

"Hm."

But somehow he didn't look surprised.

"Are you not surprised?"

“I've expected it.”

"How do you know?you haven't even spoken to Rakshul. ”

Ser will hide himself whenever Rakshul comes.

“You know, I've known you since you were a kid. It's very clear from your story that she likes you.”

"really?"

"Yes, you're the only one who doesn't realize it."

He grins.

"I didn't even realize anything until I kissed her ..."

“Laontel.”

He called my name.

Ser has always called me Laon since we were friends.

Why is he calling me 'Laontel' now?

Is he mad at me?

"I also have something to say."

"Yes, say."

“I want to be human.”

"What?"

"I've decided to marry Phillip."

Ser has a lot of concerns about his relationship with Phillip.

She is a Goddess but Phillip is human. There is an insurmountable difference between the two.

In the end, he left the power given to him by the Gods and chose love.

"Aren't you going to regret it?"

"I'd be more sorry if I didn't marry Phillip."

He said firmly.