Metanoia; The Hybrid
CHAPTER O1: THE BIRTH OF GUARDO'S CHILD.

A horse-drawn carriage entered the royal courtyard and stopped at the main door. One of them came out first, standing in the staircase while looking at the wolf statue surrounded by a pond and ornamental plants in the middle of the front yard. That person was small in stature with his black hair in disarray, his black eyes that were different from those of the other nations made him continue to look at his gaze.

"Prince Damian Jean Andromeda, Princess Annelise Northcliff Andromeda, Prince Allegro Vane Northcliff Andromeda and Prince Sagara Hart Northcliff Andromeda arrive on the spot!" Shouted the welcoming guests standing in front of the hall door.

The crowd welcomed their arrival when stepping on the meeting room in the middle of the kingdom. Many are aware of their arrival and welcome them with a friendly look at the blood red clothes mixed with gold that they wear, except for those who pay more attention to their smallest child.

"About the news of the wind that messed with society a few years ago it's been wrong."

"However, government policy cannot be disputed."

"The Council will issue a letter of exile as soon as possible."

Whispers directed at their smallest child can be heard by their hearing. He said anyone who spoke about him or his family threatened to remain silent and return to their activities.

"Finally you arrive" greeted the old man standing before his throne, King Nicholas Steven Andromeda.

"When's announcement?" Ask Prince Damian.

"We'll have to wait a little while."

"Wait who?"

"You'll know for yourself."

Not long after, someone appeared wearing a Hunter robe whose name was intentionally not mentioned. He immediately faced the King and bowed respectfully in front of him.

"Your Majesty."

Prince Damian's first son whispered to his sister, "He's a famous 16th-century Hunter."

"really?"

Allegro nodded, "He's one of the 7 Hunters under the INTI military."

"So the hunt back then..."

"Yes! He did it."

Because he silently looked at the former Hunter in front of him for quite a while, then whispered back to his brother, "It seems like his aura is not foreign to me."

Then they are directed to the front balcony, because the announcement will be made soon. But when Gara was about to stand beside his brother, the 5th King Lycanthrope refused him until he retreated far away.

"Why are you standing up?" Asked in a flat tone while slightly subduing himself, he looked at Gara like an insect that must be eradicated.

"Can't I stand?"

King Nicholas was silent and stood upright, "Look at yourself. How could you think you'd stand up?"

Then she turned around, walking towards a woman carrying a baby with her husband, Robert Guardo. He lifted the baby carefully and went straight to the balcony for the announcement.

King Nicholas raised the baby and showed it to his people. They were silent and ready to hear the name of Lycanthrope's 5th grandson.

"We have gone through the darkest of centuries, and there has come a time when we are regenerating the nation. This child will bring peace to the world, unite the nation and preserve our order."

The voices of the people were cheering, clapping, and those who were saying prayers of kindness. Meanwhile, Gara who stood far behind just silently looked at King Nicholas with a dislike gaze, especially at the baby held by his grandfather.

"Name is... Erych Guardo Andromeda."

Instantly the sound of cheers from the people increasingly filled the kingdom, plus from the sound of musical instruments that enliven the announcement. But, Gara preferred to go leaving the main balcony.

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The Angkara Kingdom that night revealed its splendor when the lights highlighted it. Many nobles are increasingly arriving with chariots from other kingdoms.

That night was held a banquet by King Nicholas. He invited the rulers of other kingdoms, even those under his control. The banquet became a clear proof of the peace they had achieved over the dark ages of the past centuries.

As the guests gathered in the banquet hall, on the other hand Gara stood in front of the painting which had lately been neglecting his mind. The painting is the last portrait of a person born in the late 7th century and died in the 17th century.

"They never talk about you" murmured Gara continuously at the painting.

"You're not in the whole painting of the royal family" he continued.

"I will open those that are left closed, and close those that are left open. Do you know why the royal Oracle said that?" Again, for talking to himself.

"Entoloma Hochtetteri Village. I don't know anything about that word" he said.

Then someone came, it was Allegro. He immediately stood right on Gara's right side and watched the painting in front of him.

"You admire this painting so much, don't you?"

"It's not that special, it's just that I'm curious about his position."

Allegro retreated until he sat down on the sofa in front of the painting, "I just knew he was the son of the 4th Lycanthrope."

"But he wasn't in any painting, not even at that time."

Because he finally sat down with Allegro, "Don't think about it, that person is just the past. You don't know the dark history of that time-"

"I know. He who destroyed our nation in the dark ages" said Gara quickly.

"They call it hybrid. He was born with Lycanthrope blood as well as Vampire blood. You can't imagine how much power it is just to finish off 1 region in 1 night" Allegro said with goosebumps.

"What's the reason he did that?" Brother asked.

"What he does need no excuses, he's clearly a Hybrid who brings a curse to our lives, destroys the western mainland and has killed billions of lives."

"If there's no need for excuses, then why doesn't Nicholas' grandfather like me so much?" Because he looked and looked at his brother.

"He doesn't like you, me and you. We are treated like we are not family" Allegro said.

"Because you and your mother are Vampires, grandfather only plays his role as the King who has made peace. As a spotlight for the public, he was being nice according to the place" said Gara.

"You're right."

"But, Grandpa's treatment of me is completely different."

Allegro looked at his sister and rubbed his head gently, "Don't get discouraged. He's just an old man, you still have me, mom and dad here."

Because of enjoying the swipe after swab that Allegro did, "I want to go home quickly."

The banquet was held. Those who sit at a large table with food are treated to talk about something.

Without the presence of Prince Damian and also the former Hunter that many people question. The two of them walked in the royal hallway, choosing to speak together. When he reached the balcony, Prince Damian saw his half-brother below who was dealing with another guest, disappearing into the kingdom.

"Robert really got a lot of attention today" he said.

"Robert Guards win people's hearts" the Hunter continued.

Damian was silent for a moment and then said, "They must be talking about my innocent son."

"Prince Sagara?"

"How to."

The Hunter nodded, "I got information on the topic they will be discussing at this banquet. About the workings of the INTI Healer Board which is considered powerful to control hybrids."

"My son is not a Hybrid" he hissed in front of the Hunter.

"We will see it at the age of 8 years later" said Hunter.

The father of the 2 boys thought until the look on his face changed. "Tomorrow for the birthday."

The Hunter nodded again, "No wonder they could talk about it now."

Damian turned around and looked at the low-light dense forest in front of the kingdom, "I trust Gara to you."

Hearing those words, the Hunter straightened himself behind Damian.

"After returning to the kingdom of Claverdon, take him with you."

In the dark of the night, among the crowds of his creatures. Damian turned around and walked down the royal hallways.

...To Be Continue's...