THE DEMON KING'S EMPRESS
Maple My Love

"No."

"Did? seriously?"

"Yes. Any issues?"

"There is no miss. Just how could this beautiful lady not have a lover?!"

"It's like that. Being tied up is no fun."

"Why does the lady say that?!"

"Uniting two different heads is not easy. Especially if we are bound without any bond of love. Isn't that hard to live?!"

"Indeed right. But, I've heard from people who say that love grows out of habit."

"so yeah. Have you ever experienced it yourself?"

"Hehe.. not miss."

"Hmm, I guess you've experienced it yourself. If only based on the word people, not everyone can experience something like that.

"Isn't love and hate also a very thin line. It makes no difference, miss. Even if you and she don't have a love affair, it will gradually grow over time."

"If matchmaking. It's all gonna happen."

"If you're not a match, let's just say he's just someone passing through our lives who teaches us a lot before meeting our true love."

The wind blew causing the twigs of maple trees to move rubbing against each other. One of the maple leaves fell off the twig and was blown off and landed right on Lili's left shoulder. He looked and took it. Maple leaves are very beautiful red.

"As time goes by, the feeling of love will disappear like these fallen leaves. Look, even though he's dead but he's still beautiful to see. You know what that means?"

Hana shook her head.

"That feeling of love can grow and disappear with time. However, memories will always remain in everyone's heart. Sweet or bitter memories. No matter how hard you try to destroy those memories, bury them. He'll come back to haunt you."

"Hiii. like a ghost, miss."

"Indeed. Ahaha!"

They both laughed all the way. Suddenly halfway through the journey, they met the crown prince and princess Cariz who were walking next to him while holding the crown prince's arm. Behind them were two bodyguards, Darkie and Buto. They were both in charge of escorting the crown prince wherever he went. If you look at these two bodyguards, it is very sad. They both seem to be a mosquito repellent between the Crown Prince and Princess Cariz. Lili stopped her steps followed by Hana who stood beside her. The crown prince did the same. Now, the two are facing each other.

"Greetings Your Highness the crown prince" Lili said as she bowed her body slightly.

Seeing Lili bend her body, Hana followed her. He also bowed in honor of the Crown Prince.

"Wake up."

Both are standing up straight.

"Thank you Your Highness the Crown Prince" said Lili.

"What are you doing here?" asked Princess Cariz in a harsh tone.

"Street around." replied Lili in a relaxed tone.

"Who told you to go to this place?! Do you know who this place belongs to?!"

"Know. It's a public place. Anyone can come here just a walk or relax with his family or girlfriend. Is something wrong?!"

"But I did not see a sign that said that this place belonged to His Highness the Crown Prince. So, this place belongs to the public. Anyone can come here, isn't that so Your Majesty?Sorry Your Highness the crown prince, is it true that I said this?!"

Hearing the question that Lili had thrown at him, Crown Prince Feng simply looked at her with an unhappy look. Then he took the first step.

"Looky aside! You ruined my eyes!"

How shocked Lili was to hear the harsh words uttered by Crown Prince Feng towards her. Hearing her master being despised like that, Hana felt unacceptable. He wanted to hit him even though he was the Crown Prince. Hana was about to take one step forward, but was held back by Lili's right hand. Hana understood immediately. He took one step back. Lili went to the edge followed by Hana. Seeing the situation, the crown prince shouted to the three people behind him.

"Let's go!" bring the crown prince.

When the person immediately walked following the crown prince who first walked in front of him. Suddenly Princess Cariz's footsteps came to a halt right beside Lili. He looked towards Lili. The two met looking at each other. With his arrogance, Princess Cariz made fun of him.

"Humph, who do you think you are?! Don't look up to yourself just because you made it out of that death forest safely! You think the crown prince will be interested in you! Remember that! He was only betrothed to you by the King, not because he wanted to marry you!"

"Why indeed? Are you jealous because she was betrothed to me, not to you? Or...re you not selling?!"

"Please!" princess Cariz shouted while slapping at Lili but she held back from hearing her name being called by Crown Prince Feng.

"Cariz! What are you doing there?!"

"Curtain, you're lucky today! But there will be no luck next time!'

Princess Cariz angrily flicked her dress and left the two of them. From a distance, Lili saw crown prince Feng looking at her with an unhappy look. I don't know what made her like that, Lili seemed to not care. The shadow of their backs slowly disappeared from the distance. Accidentally, Hana glanced at Lili with a grim face.

"Miss, what's wrong? Are you all right?"

"I'm fine."

"But why is your face so grim, miss?"

"Just your feelings. My face was ugly. So what looks different?"

"No. Who said ugly lady?! Miss is very pretty, sweet, kind. That said miss is ugly, she's the one who is blind!'

"Don't talk carelessly! What if your words are heard by someone else? It won't just get you in trouble. But I'm also."

"I'm sorry, miss."

"It's okay. I hope you don't repeat it. Why can you say that?!"

"Because in my eyes, miss is a very rare type of woman.'

"Huh? Whatchu mean?"

"Miss, to some who hate you, you look evil, cruel, perverse. No matter what little kindness you have given them, you will remain ugly and evil in their eyes. But for some people who like you, love you, you're very special. No matter the whole world hates you, they will still stand by you. With you forever."

"It's a good step if I find someone like that. At least he never turned away from me even though the whole world turned and isolated me."

"You have it, miss."

"Yes. Thank you for being faithful to accompany me."

"Sama-sama. I was hoping you'd find the man you were looking for."

Hearing Hana say that sentimental thing, Lili hugged him gently. Likewise with Hana who hugged her master gently. Suddenly there was the sound of someone calling his name from a distance. A very familiar voice in his ears

"liy!"