THE DEMON KING'S EMPRESS
200 Years (Sorry & Thank you)

In front of the palace gate

The breeze was blowing gently flying the leaves around. There was a magnificent palace gate with a gold-plated door, with no guards. Lili stopped right in front of the gate and looked to her right and left. There were many large and lush trees growing around outside the palace gate area. Interestingly, there is one of the sakura trees that grow there. He saw no one passing by there. The atmosphere is very quiet. In his heart he said "The palace is this big and grand, there is not a single guard standing guard here. Is this really a palace?!"

For a moment he remembered the words of the king in the forest of death. Then he reached into the pocket of his cloak and took a token inside. Gold-colored jade token with an inscription engraving that if read to be "LUCIFER". Unknowingly Lili read the writing engraved on that token. And miraculously, the gate opened by itself. Lily was shocked to see the scene in front of her. He saw the gate open with a blinding beam of light. He closed his eyes with his right hand while peeking at what was inside. As soon as the gate of the palace gate opened, Lili saw that the road to the palace was very quiet without any guards standing guard here. He saw on each side of the road many thousands of large and lush cherry trees. Thousands of flowers began to bloom on each side of the branches and twigs. The street was filled with thousands of cherry blossoms that bloomed and fell there. It can be called the cherry blossom street. How not, thousands of cherry blossoms cover the streets.

Lili walked in the middle of a street filled with thousands of cherry blossoms. Every time he stepped his feet, it would make a noise in the middle of his steps. How not, the thousands of flowers were almost like a sea of flowers. In Lili's heart, she said "Didn't anyone come clean this street? If allowed to pile up like this, it is no longer the palace streets of his name, but rather the sea of cherry blossoms. That's a very precise name."

The wind blew fiercely, flying thousands of cherry blossoms that filled the path leading to the palace. Slowly thousands of flowers fell raining down on Lili who was still standing there. It was very difficult for him to step foot because these thousands of flowers had blocked him. Coupled with a strong gust of wind that made itself like a cherry blossom bath. His entire body was filled with cherry blossoms clinging to his robe. As she was about to step up, Lili was greeted by one of the handsome men who walked towards her. The man had long white hair, was tall and big, wearing navy-colored palace warrior clothes with an elegant model.

"Welcome, miss at this palace."

"Who are you?"

"I am the highest guard in this palace. I was commissioned by the king to escort the lady into this palace "

"thank you. Your king is very understanding. At least he wouldn't let his guests get lost either."

"Let me take the lady to meet the king."

"How can I walk fast, if these flowers hoard my feet?" lili said while looking down, where her legs had been buried by thousands of cherry blossoms below her knees.

Hearing that, the bodyguard looked at the feet of Lili who had been buried by thousands of cherry blossoms. The bodyguard simply smiled at this rare phenomenon. While lowering his body, the bodyguard raised both his hands up into the air. Miraculously, thousands of cherry blossoms were stocking up on Lili's feet, all lifted up in the air. This scene was clearly extraordinary, and could not be expressed in words. Slowly the guard threw both hands down. And in an instant, the thousands of cherry blossoms floating in the air disappeared in the blink of an eye. Seeing that, Lili grew even more amazed at him. Spontaneously, Lili clapped her hands as an expression of her gratitude.

"Well, you're great."

"Miss is too complimentary. Let's follow me."

Lili nodded slowly.

Both of them walked out of the area. Lili walked behind the man, following every step of his foot where he went. While walking, Lili observed on each side she passed. He saw that there were many kinds of trees and plants there. There are many butterflies flying and perching in thousands of various flowers that bloom there. He walked over a small, narrow concrete bridge, which could only be passed by two people. Under the bridge there is a fish pond filled with fat koi fish in it. They were engrossed in swimming and occasionally came to the surface of the water, looking at the figure of a woman who was staring at him. With a smile floating on his face, the fish dived back inside, as if they could be embarrassed by being stared at by a sweet young lady. Seeing the behavior of thousands of koi fish, Lili also chuckled. Seeing Lili chuckle, the bodyguard began to ask her.

"Why are you laughing?"

"The fish here are beautiful and fat. They're so funny and unique."

"Why do you say that?"

"Let's see. They can be embarrassed too."

Curious about what Lili said, the bodyguard glanced at the pool. And he saw some koi fish appear on the surface, then go back to diving in the water just because Lili smiled at him. There was a tickling feeling in the heart of the bodyguard.

"Have you ever heard that this fish is a symbol of love and friendship?"

The guard shook his head.

"I read that in the book. And he is also believed to be a lucky fish for its owner. May the owner of koi fish in this palace get a lot of luck and love."

"Yes. Can we continue again?"

"certain."

The two continued their journey through several places in the palace. Suddenly a pair of eyes looked at and watched them from a distance. Feeling that someone was staring at her and watching her, Lili stopped and looked back. Seen that no one was there. Feeling that no one was following him, the bodyguard looked back.

"What's wrong?"

"There's nothing."

"Come on!"

Lili nodded slowly.

"Greetings Your Majesty the queen."

"Wake up."

"Thank you Your Majesty."

"Sir Zero, where are you going?"

"Answering His Majesty. I'm going to take this lady to meet the king."

"So so. Can I ask you for help?"

"What help is Your Majesty?"

The empress waved her hand, as if gesturing for the guards to get close to her. The bodyguard understood and started walking towards him. The empress began to whisper something into the bodyguard's ear. And the bodyguard nodded slowly as if hinting that he had understood the message conveyed to him. The guard took a few steps back and saluted the empress and Lili. After saluting, the bodyguard left them. Seeing the bodyguard leave, Lili turned her gaze towards the empress. How shocked and embarrassed she was, that the empress was also staring at her. Knowing that the young girl standing in front of him was blushing in shame, he smiled at her.

"Don't be afraid. I've ordered the bodyguard to convey this to the king."

"Thank you Your Majesty."

"Can we speak four eyes?"

"Huh?"

"I mean, I want you to come with me for tea. And. There's something I want to ask you. Do you mind?"

Lili also glanced at the servant who was at the empress' side. There was an awkward feeling that enveloped his heart. Seeing Lili's behavior, the empress sent her servant away by hinting at her hand. The servant understood and immediately resigned his retreat from the presence of the empress and Lili. Both are in that place. The wind was blowing lightly, the branches of the leaves rubbed against each other and made a loud noise. The empress breathed.

"Follow me."

Lili also followed where the empress went. They walked away from the place and headed to a flower garden with a red-colored pavilion. Inside was a round table and several chairs made of jade. There are thousands of flowers and trees there. After arriving at the red pavilion, the empress stopped and turned to look at Lili who was following her from behind. Lili was surprised to see the empress looking at her with a serious look.

"Tell me who you really are?"

Like being struck by lightning in broad daylight. Lili was shocked to hear the question that the empress was asking her. He was trying to be calm.

"Lili, Your Majesty the empress."

"Isn't that what I'm talking about?"

"Wantas? What does Her Majesty mean right?"

"Who is behind you?"

Lili looked back and saw no one. He turned his eyes towards the queen.

"There's no one behind me, queen."

"Don't pretend. You think I don't know who you are?"

Hearing that, Lili smiled coldly. Highlight his soft eyes, suddenly turning sharp and full of anger. How shocked the empress was by the sight before her eyes. Faintly he saw the figure of a man he knew, inside Lili's body.

"Have you seen me for a long time, my wife?"

The empress blinked her eyes, hoping that this was just her hallucination. But this is not a hallucination. The small, sweet-faced young girl was not in front of him. But the figure of a tall, sturdy man, handsome and dashing with clothes and robes that he wears. The man was none other than her own ex-husband who had long disappeared for decades.

"You?!"

With an extremely sharp glare, the man smiled coldly at her.