
Krystal only responded by nodding, to be honest right now all the problems filled her brain. There was no time for him to relax, too narrow a world for him who carried a considerable responsibility. Heros and Vincenzo looked at each other, they looked very familiar because they wanted to talk seriously about this matter with Krystal. However, the remaining awkwardness in the depths of their hearts, a disorder that may later actually occur.
“Krystal, you better not trust others too much,” said Heros suddenly embraced by Vincenzo.
Krystal raised her eyebrows next to her, she did not understand what the two meant.
“What do you mean?” confused Krystal.
“Traitors always come from the nearest person, so I hope you don't put a lot of trust in someone,” Vicenzo replied.
“We have a hunch that there will come a traitor among us, learn from the mistakes of the past, Krys. Don't be too open to others, lest the traitor succeeds in getting a chance to attack your weakness. We do not know what the future will be like, but we must remain vigilant with all possibilities,” explained Heros further.
“I think that what you guys are saying is also no harm, I should be more careful from now on. My enemies are everywhere, my strength is still not fully recovered, I will always remember the warning from you.”
Krystal complied with the warnings of Heros and Vicenzo, however, from the beginning they were alone accompanying Krystal. All forms of danger had been passed together, so for now Krystal could only trust them. After talking, Krystal came out of the room because her feelings suddenly felt bad, as if something else was about to happen.
Outside the room, Krystal accidentally meets Austin, Julian, Ash, and Shion, Krystal looking around to find Lucio. However, not finding Lucio anywhere, his current bad premonition led to Lucio.
“Hey, Lucio where?” ask Krystal.
“So he said he went to Grand Duke Marvelo's residence, said his father called him there,” Julian replied.
“What? Something bad is going to happen. I have to get to Lucio right now.”
...***...
Currently Lucio is in the middle of the workspace owned by Father – Grand Duke Ludovic Marvelo. The black-haired middle-aged man looked at Lucio full of anger, beside Grand Duke Ludovic, stood the first son of Zever Marvelo, his face very similar to Grand Duke Ludovic. Lucio just stood up straight with a flat expression, knowing that his father would curse him as a result of escaping from the north and becoming Krystal's concubine.
“Lucio, have you forgotten who you are? You can be Lord Princess Krystal's concubine without asking my consent. Do you think you're no longer part of the Marvelo family? Remember that! You still bear the name of Marvelo, do not arbitrarily decide to go from the northern area!” the Grand Duke Ludovic.
“I guess, I don't need to ask permission from you, I'm going from the northern area because I want to follow Princess Krystal. As long as I bear the name Grand Duke Marvelo, I have never gained happiness. However, Princess Krystal gave me a reason to be happy, so there is no harm if I become her concubine,” Lucio replied with a look of affection and no emotion.
Braakkk
Grand Duke Ludovic hit hard on the table, burning with emotion as the boy called out the happy word before him.
“Dad, please control your emotions,” said Zever reassuring his Father.
Lucio lowered his face while biting his lower lip, he was always the target of blame for his mother's passing. Grand Duke Ludovic said that his mother had died while carrying the newborn Lucio. Lucio's enormous power, finally made his mother die right after the day Lucio was born. Therefore, he was hated by the occupants of the mansion, he was said to be a monster due to his overflowing power.
Lucio never felt what it was like to be loved and loved, every time he was touched by a woman, his skin would burn. He looked strange in the eyes of his father and brother, no one was defending and protecting him when Grand Duke Ludovic tried to kill him. However, no matter how many times his father tried to kill and destroy Lucio's body, his body would return to its original state. The power of regeneration is what makes people fear him.
Ever since Lucio knew Krystal, all his suffering has turned to happiness. She no longer felt lonely because the other concubines treated her well, Krystal also bestowed warmth on her. Lucio's life becomes colorful and no longer bleak, Krystal is the savior for Lucio's life.
“I never killed Mom, I'm not a killer, I deserve to be loved, and I'm precious. Why do you always leave everything to me? Why was I blamed for my mother's death? Though I never—”
PLAKKK!
Grand Duke Ludovic slapped Lucio so tightly that the corners of his lips were severely injured. Lucio straightened his head and looked at his father's fiery eyes from the explosive rage. The slap did not hurt, the pain was his heart, he was always envious of his brother who was fully cared for by his father. Lucio's existence is really meaningless and considered as a shame.
“How dare you answer my words, you should never have been born into this world. I'd rather you die, you're never worth much less worthy of love, you're just a parasite present to take my wife's life. It's time for you to get rid of this world,” said Grand Duke Ludovic piercing Lucio's heart, “Follow me now!” later orders.
Lucio followed his father from behind, he was only resigned to what his father would do to him. Finally, they arrived at the basement, there stood about eight witches. A yellow magic circle was drawn in the middle of the space.
“What will you do?” ask Lucio.
Without answering Lucio's question, Grand Duke Ludovic pushed Lucio into the center of the magic circle. Lucio's movements are locked by witches, his body twisted by a powerful magic rope.
“Do it now! Kill this monster!” the Grand Duke Ludovic.
‘What will they do to me?’ ask Lucio in your heart.
The eight witches circled the magic circle, this time Lucio was completely unable to escape from the entanglement of the magic. Not waiting long, the magic circle emitted a beam, Lucio's body felt hot due to the rays that spread all over his body. The excruciating pain was felt by Lucio, as if his body was slashed by a sharp object and crushed by an extremely hot fire.
“AAARRRGHHHHH!!” Lucio cried out in pain, he was given no room to fight back in the slightest.
‘Why did all this happen to me? What's my fault exactly? I just found my reason to live. Why did it end up being this way? I still want to live longer, I still want to be with His Majesty. Please let me live, just this once, I beg.’