I Became Crown Prince's Wife
Following the Light in Darkness(3)

Ser is always plain like a child. As everyone around him grew and changed, he remained the same, Just talking to him made me feel like going back to our childhood.

But the Ser in front of me is different now. She looks like a woman in love.

He had made his decision after much consideration.

Even though I was his friend, I couldn't interfere in his affairs, so I just congratulated him.

“That's great, Ser. Congratulations."

“Thank you, Laon.”

He smiled again, calling me by my nickname.

"I've decided to give Phillip my powers before I become human."

“...what did Phillip ask you to do that?”

"No. I want to do it myself.”

"But if you give him all your strength, you won't be able to return to your original form."

Even if Ser took on human form and stayed on earth, as long as he still had his strength, he could always leave his human body and return to his original form.

Thinking that, I felt uneasy and could not fully support Serphania's decision.

“Phillip is also worried, but I just want to be next to Phillip! Besides, he told me that he would return it if I asked him to. I just want to give him something.”

Ser explained in desperation.

But somehow, his expression seemed somewhat agitated.

“Ser, don't make rash decisions..”.

"Laontel, I'm sorry!"

“You are my only friend. I should have given you strength. ”

“No, you've blessed me.I'm very grateful for that.”

"I'm sorry.I'll give you a second blessing. ”

Ser grabbed my hand and a mysterious song came out of his mouth. A strong light enveloped his entire body.

"You like books, so I'll give you the ability to read and speak any language."

After the light disappeared, I blinked my eyes.

Maybe because of the bright light, but I can't see very well.

"My eyes are weird."

“You will be fine in a second, and from now on, you will be able to read any book in the world and talk to people from different countries without language barriers.”

I slowly closed my eyes again. Then my eyes returned to normal.

“It's okay.”

“Serious?”

"Did you really give me that?"

“I won't lie to you.”

"Wow Thanks. Thank you very much! you don't have to give me any power. ”

"What are you saying? You are my only precious friend. Now take this.”

Ser gave me a necklace with jewels in it.

"What's that?"

"I'm going to give all my strength to Phillip but I'm just giving you a little blessing, so this is a gift from me."

"Sorry, that's too much for me ..."

I tried to return the necklace to her.

“Do not feel depressed. This is a gift to symbolize our friendship.”

“Even if you get married, don't forget me. It doesn't matter where I am or how far we are. There's a miracle in that necklace, and with that, you can come see me whenever you want.”

Ser smiled and hung the necklace around my neck.

***

The necklace was called 'Tear of Light'.

Tears of Light are a sign of the friendship Serphania gave me.

After many years passed, people began to use it as a tool to determine the Heir of Light and call it the Tears of Light, but in fact, it was a gift of friendship.

I held the necklace in my hand.

“Say where Ser is. I want to meet him.”

Light spread from the necklace.

I immediately let go and it flew into the air.

The necklace began to move slowly in a certain direction while emitting light. I followed him immediately.

I found a way to find Ser. I just need to use this necklace.

It is getting hotter and there is a sandstorm making it difficult to open your eyes. Moreover, the foul smell from the mud made it difficult to breathe.

As I started walking, it became harder and harder to keep going, but there was still a dim light guiding me.

Soon, a piece of memory appeared in my mind.

***

“Phillip, congratulations on your wedding.”

After I returned, I visited Phillip to congratulate him.

"Hm."

But he was expressionless as always.

Although he was usually very outspoken and cold, his attitude had become even colder since I returned from the north.

"What's wrong with you?"

"What?"

“You're getting married soon! You should smile more!”

"You want me to act stupid like you?"

"I? When did I act stupid?”

"I heard your engagement was confirmed."

"That's right."

"Finally, you will become the Crown Princess."

He said cynically.

If I were him, I'd hate them too. After all, the Emperor left him and killed his mother.

“You know, I've loved it for a long time. He's really a good guy.”

“….”

“You will come to my wedding right?”

“….”

Philip remained silent. It's not like I can force her to say yes.

“When are you getting married?”

"It's none of your business."

No matter how angry he was, this was too much.

I held back my anger because I knew he was valuable to Ser.

“Hey, I heard Ser will give you all his strength before becoming a human.”

"Yes." Yeah."

"Well, can you stop it?"

"Why?"

“Ser believes she can only be with you if she becomes human. But if he gives all his power to you, it will hurt Ser's body. So can you give her a little bit of strength.”.

"What's? Wh why? Are you afraid that I will become stronger than Rakshul?”

Phillip answered me coldly.

"What does this mean?"

He suddenly mentioned Rakshul.

"I'll be there if you have a wedding."

Phillip left coldly without answering.

***

That night, Ser came to see me.

"What did you say to Phillip ?!"

He screamed at me suddenly.

“Ser, what's up?”

“That's what I want!I chose to do it because I wanted to give Phillip my power!”

"Ser, calm down a little."

"Don't you want me to be happy?"

"What?!"

"Laontel, I won't be your friend anymore."

Ser glared at me with eyes full of tears and disappeared. He hasn't visited me since that day.

I kept saying I wanted to see her in the necklace Ser gave me, but there was no answer.

Along with him, Phillip also disappeared.

Are they preparing for their wedding?

Is that why they disappeared?

I wish they would come to my wedding.

They'll probably, after all, they promised me.

I can't wait to see them again.

***

But we're not married.

There was a terrible plague in the Imperial family, starting with the death of the 8th Empress.

It was a skin disease that caused his skin to turn black. He vomited blood and suffered from a high fever, which eventually led to his death.

Moreover, it is highly contagious.

The disease spread rapidly among the Imperial family and their servants, and even to some nobles.

I've never seen a disease like this before.

Our marriage, originally scheduled for October, was postponed.

Rakshul and I are looking for a cure.

But there's nothing to do.

Herbs don't work at all and the Power of Light worsens the symptoms.

I'm looking for Serphania and Phillip, hoping they can help us find a cure, but there's no news of them.

"Laontel, get some rest."

"I am fine.I am a light magician who has been blessed by the Goddess, I will not be sick. Rakshul, you're the one who needs sleep.you haven't slept at all. ”

"No, I sleep a lot."

Rakshul is clearly lying.

As the disease spread, the Emperor fled the palace.

So Rakshul, the Crown Prince is in charge of all affairs on behalf of the Emperor.

Political affairs had already been so difficult, and he had to seek out the curse and prevent the disease from spreading on top of it.

Rakshul hardly slept.

"Can't you sleep a little?"

“I'm Crown Prince.I have my own responsibility.”

“Emperor goes and everyone panics. Don't do all this alone.”

He had to go to where the outbreak was most severe, meet the sick in person, and find a solution.

I'm so scared. What if Rakshul is sick too?

But I was even more afraid that if I said those words out loud, it would come true. So I shut up.

"Don't worry Laontel, I'm fine."

Rakshul saw that I was anxious and hugged me tightly to comfort me.

The next day, black spots appeared on Rakshul's body.