The Goddess of Revenge
Bad hunch

Krystal arrived at the Archer Empire sooner than the appointed time, the entire Archer Empire palace residents were immediately preoccupied with welcoming Krystal's arrival. Alexius Archer – Imperial Emperor Archer is specially waiting for Krystal in front of the palace door. The blond, brown-pouled man was stunned to see Krystal. Alexios was young, even though he did not have an empress, he had just ascended the throne a few months ago.

Lucio looks dislike to Alexius who does not blink staring at Krystal, it is only natural because Krystal is really beautiful according to rumors circulating, even according to Alxesius himself Krystal is more beautiful than rumored. Krystal bowed her body while pulling slightly the right and left sides of her dress to greet Alexios.

“Krystal Albertine greets Her Majesty Emperor Alexius Archer.”

Everyone saluted and was amazed at Krystal's perfect manners, the way he greeted him actually showed that he was a member of the empire, even though all this time he had never bowed respectfully to Emperor Albertine. For Krystal, it was more important to maintain good relations with other empires than Albertine himself, as he was unwilling to add many enemies to this plan of revenge.

“No need to be so polite, princess. Thank you for attending the invitation to the hunting contest held by Archer. Please come in,” reply Alexius with a smile, “But, before that what happened to you, princess? Why didn't you come here by horse carriage?” alexios asked, leading Krystal into the palace.

“Actually, just on the way there was a little problem, so the horse carriage was damaged. I had to fly here,” answered Krystal.

Lucio's facial complexion looked sour as Alexius continued to be friendly and pretentious with Krystal. Lucio's burly hands finally pulled Krystal's body not too close to Alexios, even since Lucio's existence was considered non-existent by Alexios. As much as possible Alexios dominated Krystal to ignore Lucio.

“Oh yes, who is this man with you, daughter?” alexius asked suddenly with a sharp look of eyes looking at Lucio.

“Dia—”

“I Lucio – beloved concubine Her Royal Highness Princess,” cut Lucio while embracing Krystal's shoulder.

Alexios smiled forcefully, their eyes clashing with each other, Lucio's jealousy almost exceeding the limit. Alexius had already found out in advance about Krystal, there was indeed a rumor that said that Krystal had a concubine, but who would have thought apparently Krystal even brought one of his concubines here.

“Ahh turns out to be your concubine, then fine. I'll call the waiter to take you to the room that has been provided.”

Alexios called one of the maids, and gave orders to escort Krystal, Lucio, and Olin. The three of them followed the maid, they were escorted to the pavilion not far from the location of the main palace. Krystal and Lucio's room is quite far away, Alexios accidentally separates Krystal from Lucio. Not accepting this, Lucio asks Krystal to sleep in the room.

“Your Majesty, can I sleep with you?” asked Lucio with a clear face.

Looking at Lucio's parched face, Krystal's reddened face held in anxiety, she indeed could not refuse the request of her concubine if it was like this.

“Alright, you can sleep with me,” replied Krystal, Lucio's expression instantly gleefully got permission from Krystal.

...***...

Lucio had prepared at the door waiting for Krystal, she was enchanted by Krystal's never-ending beauty. Even according to Lucio, Krystal is more suitable to look like now, because Krystal seems more comfortable in times like this. Krystal walked in tandem with Lucio, their steps in unison towards the forest not too far from Archer's palace.

Krystal was the center of attention for everyone there, Krystal's performance being the main highlight. Lucio did not like people staring at Krystal, especially if the person was a man. Alexius smiled happily seeing that Krystal was already at the hunting ground, he approached Krystal and left his chat with the nobles.

“You have come yes, princess,” said Alexius got a sharp gaze from Lucio.

“Greetings to His Majesty the Emperor. I've just come, have you been here since, Your Majesty?” ask Krystal kindly.

“Already, I have to come much earlier to ensure the safety of the forest so that there are no serious problems when undergoing hunting later,” said Alexius.

Suddenly, Lucio's two eyes widened, he was aghast to feel a foreign aura in the hunting area at that time. Feeling restless and uneasy felt by Lucio, he released his hand from Krystal and turned to face the forest. Premonition of an extraordinary danger as if waiting for them, Krystal realized something was wrong with Lucio, then he approached Lucio to ask what happened.

“Why? Do you feel anything?” ask Krystal.

“Your Majesty, it seems like there is a great danger waiting for us. Is it okay if we continue this hunt?” Lucio's eyes looked wary of the surroundings, Krystal felt nothing, but she couldn't ignore Lucio's premonition either.

Krystal decided to ask Alexius, “Have you checked this forest thoroughly, Your Majesty?”

Alexius flinched, he had checked this forest over and over again, he felt he had missed nothing. However, the question from Krystal slightly made her worry that something bad would happen at the time of this hunt.

“I have confirmed it and there is nothing suspicious in this forest. Do you feel any discordance?” Alexios asked Krystal, if there was any discrepancy, he would re-examine the forest.

However, Alexius had not heard the answer from Krystal, gong sign of the start of the hunt was resonating. Krystal and Lucio immediately took a standing position to hear a few words spoken by Alexios. After that, Alexius inaugurated this hunting contest. Krystal and Lucio rode each other's horses before entering the forest which from the outside looked terrible.

“Whatever happens, you should not stay away from me,” firmly Lucio is very serious.

Lucio was very agitated, he did not want Krystal to get hurt while doing this hunt. The premonition of danger grew bigger and bigger, so Lucio could not take his eyes off Krystal in the slightest.

“Alright, you don't have to worry. We will definitely win this hunt,” Krystal said with a soothing smile.