Merciless: The Exiled Knight
Ch 1's. Prologue [The Forecast of the King]

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The royal palace of Grantarte.

There was the chirping of birds greeting each other, becoming decorators on that very sunny morning.

Outside the area around the palace, there is a garden yard of various flowers and fruits, which extends from the end of the palace gate, to a crossroads connected with residential residents.

The kingdom of Grantarte was one of the most prosperous empires of the time.

The people are happy, the traders always benefit in every business sector, as well as the farmers who also feel how comfortable living in the area of the royal area of ten million square kilometers.

Athareas Continent, is a continent divided into several kingdoms, where the kingdom of Grantarte became the largest region among other kingdoms.

On that basis, many of these kingdoms chose to ally with the kingdom of Grantarte, to establish cooperative relations in each sector of the kingdom's economic support.

The King, Verdy Grantarte III, became a major actor in the achievement of the prosperity of the lives of his people. He was the most respected, and feared, by the neighboring countries, for his achievements in leading the kingdom of Grantarte for decades.

In the field of education, magic is the science that is most in demand by all the people of every kingdom. Because with magic that they can show and highlight the status of nobility, to socialize in the highest caste in the royal environment.

Anyone who excels in the field of magic, will be labeled as a candidate for nobility, even though it comes from the lower classes. Many of the young people are obsessed with witchcraft, especially after the government propagated free magic education for all the people.

Regardless of that, only a few of them have been bestowed the hereditary magic power of the ancestors. Especially the royal family.

Starting from the first king, until all his descendants, will continue to inherit the power of magic that is very coveted by non-royal circles.

King Verdy Grantarte III, was the successor of the late king August Grantarte II, who both inherited more magic power from the late king Hendrick Grantarte I, the great Witch of his time.

The magic element that belongs to Hendrick Grantarte I, is light, which is where the element is very feared since the era of inter-kingdom warfare, in the past.

Hendrick inherited the blood of his descendants, with a magic mark or symbol attached to their bodies. August Grantarte II, for example, the second king of the kingdom of Grantarte, has a magic symbol attached behind his shoulder.

While Verdy Grantarte III, has a symbol on both palms, which makes him the heir to the most dominating magic power among other members of the royal family.

With that magic symbol, Verdy is not only endowed with an extraordinary capacity of mana magic, but he can also create new magic, uniting all the elements, even the most famous for all his people, he said, it is his extremely accurate divination ability.

The ability to predict is what makes him able to anticipate all losses in times of famine, anticipate all revolts and natural disasters, and predict who is very worthy to be the successor.

In order to strengthen political ties with the neighboring kingdom, one of which was the kingdom of Levardion, August decided to marry Verdy to Julianne Levardion, the princess of the kingdom of Levardion who most admired her beauty throughout the continent.

From the wedding, they were blessed with five children, two princes and three daughters, all of whom had birth symbols on their respective body parts.

Twelve-year-old Alexander Grantarte became the eldest son who promised academic magic, also often touted as the successor of the King.

The second daughter, Aleanna Grantarte, was ten years old. His magical abilities were under Alexander's, but he was obsessed with becoming the King's successor.

Dannisa Grantarte, the nine-year-old third daughter, is still in the learning and development stage of ancestral witchcraft. She bequeathed the beauty of her mother, Queen Julianne Grantarte, but her careless nature often blamed anyone, including all her sisters.

The fourth daughter, Anna Grantarte, is nine years old. Her beauty also inherited the beauty of the queen. He is also known as the only student of the magic academy who managed to create a new magic.

Anna is very emotional and emotional. This is evidenced by his caring attitude to his brother, Louis Grantarte, who often received harsh treatment from his brothers and sisters.

And the fifth, seven-year-old youngest son, Louis Grantarte. At his birth, the magician elders belonging to the royal magician guild were shocked, after witnessing the magic symbol located under the sole of the boy's feet.

What happened to Louis at that time, apparently predicted by the King, who incidentally was his own father. In the prophecy written and stored in the royal library, Verdy wrote that if one of his descendants, will be a threat to the kingdom of Grantarte.

Verdy also predicted the hereditary characteristics that would be a catastrophe for his kingdom. One of them, is the location of the magic symbol located on the soles of the feet of his descendants.

It was Louis who surprised the magician elders, with the presence of the symbol on both feet, which immediately blew the issue if he would be a disaster for the glory of the kingdom of Grantarte.

However, Verdy tried not to rush into making a decision, despite knowing that Louis was a descendant in accordance with his predictions. He ordered all his witch aides to continue to provide close supervision and escort for Louis's growing age from infancy.

On that basis, Louis was forbidden to visit the royal magic library, banned from the royal sphere, and even forbidden to appear on any diplomatic visits from other royal parties.

Louis was forbidden to appear in public, prohibited from doing any activities outside the royal court, so that the issue of him did not cause anxiety for all the people of the kingdom of Grantarte.

Until now, at the age of seven years, Louis was seen to just sit still in his room, sitting down moody while hugging his knees on the bed, and, no one dared to visit her room except for her sister, Anna Grantarte.

"Sister Anna. Why are you so brave to visit me? Didn't they tell you not to get close to me?" ask Louis.

Anna, who was standing in front of Louis, smiled, and said, "After all, you are still my sister. No one dared to forbid me to be close to anyone, including you Louis," he replied, stroking Louis' hair.

It was Louis' daily life that Anna took care of him, though she did so secretly from other members of the royal family. Anna could even overcome dozens of bodyguards who were always on guard at Louis's door, to make it easier for her to visit the room.

Anna's concern for Louis was very high, although the unpleasant treatment received by her sister was increasing and increasing.

"Louis. Let's open your mouth. You have to eat to stay healthy and strong" orders Anna, who appears to be thrusting a spoonful of food in front of Louis' mouth.

Anna's treatment and affection, suddenly makes Louis shed tears, feeling that the girl is the only one who can understand how she feels.

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Towards the dark of the night, in a room reserved for high-ranking officials, Verdy seemed to sit while listening to the debate conducted by the higher-ups, who incidentally came from the royal family.

"Louis must be put to death immediately! Or not, this kingdom is only just counting the days to wait for its destruction" said one of the kingdom's top officials.

"So what you say! How could this great empire be defeated by a little brat?!" refute one of the other royal officials, who further heated the debate in the room. "Well, Louis should not be put to death. We have to get proof first, if the boy really threatens the glory of this kingdom. Because, what will happen if another kingdom finds out that we have sentenced one of the king's descendants to death?" he added.

"They will assume nothing about this kingdom" continued one of the other royal officials.

"Rubber!" reply some government officials who agree.

In response to that, Verdy only sighed once. "What I was worried about was Louis' encounter with a woman, who was supposedly from the devil's side. Ahh ...." Verdy immediately gripped his head tightly. "why have my dreams lately become vaguely shadowed, to the extent that it makes it difficult to guess what will happen in the future," his mind.

"Your Majesty. How do you feel about this?" ask one of the government officials.

Verdy grunts. "I don't agree with Louis's death sentence." He then got up from his special chair, and walked up his legs to the door of the room. "Let's be sure, he's still my son, and I'm the one who has to take responsibility for him" he added, before finally leaving the royal court.

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The next day, several people from the side of the magic academy Grantarte, came to visit the royal palace of Grantarte.

One of the women who was suspected to be the master teacher of the magic academy, immediately walked towards the throne of the King. "Good morning, Your Majesty." said as he bowed, which was also done by some people behind him.

"Yes. Good morning, teacher Theresa," replied Verdy, who appeared to be sitting on his chair.

The woman, who Verdy calls Theresa, suddenly walks up to her, handing over four rolls of paper she has not yet known what they are. "Your Majesty. This is the report of the results of the academic exams of our four students, who are your sons and daughters," he said, making Verdy immediately reach for the four scrolls.

"Your Majesty. Aleanna and Dannisa, this year got a slight decline in her magical academic abilities. It was caused by events that had occurred in the Grantarte magic academy building," said Theresa, to explain the results received by the two Verdy daughters.

"Genesis? The monster attack that happened a month ago?" verdy asked, who remained focused on staring at each of the two pieces of scrolls belonging to Aleanna and Dannisa.

"Yes, Your Majesty. It seems like the influence of the monster greatly impacts the magic abilities of Aleanna and Dannisa," Theresa replied.

In response to that confession, Verdy simply nodded, before he switched on the next sheet of scrolls. "Then Annaa ... she's almost on par with Alexander." Verdy immediately closed the scroll, surprising Theresa who was standing in front of him.

"What's up, Your Majesty?" ask Theresa.

That question, answered with Verdy's question. "What do you think, if I include Louis in the sorcery academy education?"

Theresa bowed back. "Your Majesty. In accordance with the educational program that you have planned, anyone can attend the magic academy education, including young Master Louis," replied Theresa, who then re-established her body.

They did not realize that Alexander, Aleanna, and Dannisa had heard the conversation from a distance.

"I don't agree with you, Father!" sergeant Alexander, who suddenly walked over to Verdy's throne.

Verdy witnessed how his three daughters walked up to him, then stood right behind Theresa.

"Yahanda. We object to that proposal. Didn't Father himself say that Louis was a threat to this kingdom?" Aleanna.

"B—right Your Majesty's Father! It was the same as abusing the prophecy of Father himself!" dannisa protests.

In response to their form of protest, Verdy tried to be calm. "alright then. Go back to your own rooms. I congratulate you on your achievements in this academic year" he said.

The three sons and daughters of the kingdom suddenly turned to each other, then bowed while saying in unison. "Thank you. Your Majesty's father."

Verdy gave a great snort, the impact of the rejection of his three sons and daughters, to the proposal he discussed with Theresa about Louis.

"Your Majesty. If nothing else is questioned." Theresa instantly bowed, followed by a few people standing behind her. "We have permission to leave" he said.

"Yes. Thank you" Verdy replied, then watched as Theresa and the rest of the teachers walked away from her to the palace door.

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Heading into the afternoon, the royal palace families, as well as all the elders from the magician guild were shocked, while listening to Verdy's statement.

"I say it again. From today, Louis is allowed to leave his room, or walk around the royal neighborhood." Verdy stood up from his chair. "This is an absolute decision. No one can disturb you!" he firmly, then hurriedly stepped his feet away from the royal throne hall.

There was a debate among all those who witnessed the statement, including some members of the royal family who are still one father with Verdy.

"Has he gone mad?! Could he allow that unlucky child to come out of the palace?!" protest by a member of the royal family.

"No. Don't underestimate his decision! There must have been another intention behind his statement," continued one other member of the royal family.

The debate was finally won by the royal members who were pro with Verdy, while those who cons, immediately left the palace hall, because they were no longer able to fight the words that sided with the King.

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A week later, since Verdy asserted his decision to loosen the rules binding Louis, the atmosphere around the kingdom had turned much more tense, than before.

The tension was caused by the presence of Louis, who began to manifest himself around the surroundings of the Royal palace.

"Look at him .. Is this correct? allow that kid to wander around the palace? Doesn't his existence pose a threat to all of us?" asked one of the women from the royal family, who was whispering while watching how Louis walked past.

"Sudaah .. don't think about him. Do not let His Majesty hear your words, " whispered one of the other women of the royal family, who still watched Louis walk towards the palace door, carrying a sword hanging behind his back.

"Louiiss!" Anna cheered, calling out to Louis whom she had seen from a distance.

Louis stopped, right in front of the open door of the palace. "K—kak Anna??" he said, then found Anna running to him.

"Louis! Today want another sword practice?" ask Anna.

Louis who was looking at Anna immediately turned his face towards the front. "Yes," he answered briefly, then slowly continued his footsteps walking out through the palace door.

Upon arriving in the courtyard next to the royal palace, Louis immediately grabbed his sword, which Anna also appeared to be standing behind.

"Sister Anna, you better leave me. I'm afraid other people don't like to see you get too close to me" Louis said.

Anna smiled to answer him. "Just calm down Louis. What's wrong with a brother watching his own sister's development?" reply, make Louis was silent when he saw it.

Louis finally formed his horses, and began his practice by swinging the sword forward.

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"Waahh! Your sword skills are so great Louis!" praise Anna, who is beginning to be amazed by the practice Louis is showing.

However, the Queen along with some of her personal bodyguards suddenly emerged from the palace door. They rushed to Anna, who was excited to watch Louis' training.

"Anna!" julianne appealed, surprising Anna who turned her head towards him.

"Mother!" Anna bends down, but Julianne grabs her wrist and takes her away from Louis.

"I told you not to get close to the kid!" julianne's Scolding.

"Louis!" Anna turned her head towards Louis, but her footsteps continued to be desperate to leave the child. "Mother! What's wrong with Louis?! He is also one of the children of—"

(Shelf!)

A loud slap was immediately slapped Julianne on Anna's cheek, making her dumbfounded at the treatment.

"I love you and I don't want to lose you! His Majesty the King has predicted that the child will become a monster that can destroy this kingdom! Do you understand?!!" julianne firmly, with a breath of intense emotion in her chest.

Anna was tearful, bowed while listening to Julianne's nagging. He finally nodded slowly, because he was helpless again with all the prohibitions thrown by the Queen.

Louis, who had witnessed it, seemed to stop his training for a moment. He had found a face full of sadness, which was clearly visible on Anna's face. "I will prove to all of them, if the prophecy of Father is not true!" inwardly, then resumed his sword practice.

~Tbc