The Last Ruler: The Return of the Goddess
The tragedy that started it all...

12 Years later.

altair pov.

In the Empire of Foldes, a village called GoldenRose. A very warm place and also very peaceful, we are currently preparing for the celebration of the establishment of the Empire that has existed since 500 years ago. The atmosphere of the village became very crowded and also warmer than usual, the village which is always filled with roses in every corner every year it became the distinctive and uniqueness of this village. Therefore the name is also a GoldenRose village, also because of the ancient stories that exist in this village.

It is said that in ancient times, the Emperor of this country fell in love with a very beautiful woman. Then the Emperor, who happened to be doing his duty in the village, accidentally found a rose of gold, which looked as beautiful as the woman he loved, he also brought the flower and used it to propose the woman.

From the rumors heard, if the flower never withered even though it has been hundreds of years since then, therefore the flower is also known as 'the rose of immortality', intended to enshrine the Imperial Queen. And it continues to be used by descendants of the Imperial family from generation to generation, who became the heir to the throne to propose the future Crown Princess, or the person who will later become Queen.

Unfortunately, the flower has not existed in the Empire since 100 years ago, when the previous Emperor, Ethan Sanchez Sheilleveteos gave it to the woman he loved.

" Al, can you get this food to the table over there. "

" Ah, well. "

Oh, that's right too. I haven't introduced myself yet.

My name is Altair Drosera, I work as a waitress in a restaurant in the village. Because the village was known as a paradise for roses, many people came to visit here to see it or just take a break from a long trip.

By the way this village was on the outskirts of the Imperial capital, so many travelers or merchants stopped here. Because this village was also the fastest path leading to the Imperial capital.

" Hey, Altair boy. You've grown up apparently, the last time I saw you was this tall" said someone I knew very well, measuring my height with his hands.

" It's been 5 years, you know. My uncle wandered over and over, "I answered tightly, and I also kept the order I had brought on the table beside the man.

" Haha.. Aye, yes. If you look at it soon you might be even more beautiful. "he said to me, I'm ashamed to be praised like that.

" Don't say anything, I can't possibly be that pretty until it needs to be praised every day" I said as I turned my face away from what might look blushing right now.

The people who were there were laughing at me who was ashamed at this moment, they were always like that to me. Ah, the person who was talking to me was named Geas, he was the chief merchant of our village who always went around to all the places on the mainland.

She's known me since childhood, and she's the one who always takes care of me when grandparents go to work. Although I always remember that he didn't teach me anything good. Since I only lived with them, I had absolutely no idea who my parents were, my grandparents also always avoided saying that to me or when I asked.

" Don't be so Geas, you put Altair to shame" said a woman who approached me who was still with Uncle Geas and his group.

He's Niell, the owner of this restaurant, he's known me since I was a kid, and no one really doesn't know me in this village. It's just that these two people are like my own uncles and aunts, we're like a real family.

" Oh, come on, Niell. What I said is true, right?? " said uncle Geas anyway.

" Geas, you're still like that. Ah, right too. Altair, this is money for your hard work" said aunt Niell, giving the money she meant to me.

" Hw... Thank you, aunt. Then I go first, I'll come back later. "my words were very excited.

" Be careful on the road Altair!" cried my aunt, who had run out of the restaurant.

" Yes!. "so I said.

Today I can buy medicine for my grandmother, the money I get from work is more than enough, even though my grandparents say I don't need to work, but I want to repay the kindness of those who raised me all this time.

I also went to the drugstore not far from the restaurant to buy the medicine I needed, but before I went home I would take the time to go to the forest first. I heard there are a lot of berries on the hill near the village, I can pick them and make my grandmother's favorite cake.

" Hehe.. Grandma must have liked it. "

The day quickly passed, as I searched for berries for grandma, I also obtained some medicinal plants that were useful enough to cure grandma's illness. Until it doesn't feel like the sun is going to set soon.

" Gosh, it's like this. I gotta go home. "

I also cleaned up the things I had obtained, then rushed down from the hill and immediately went home. I can't wait to see Grandma's happy face when I show her everything I got.

But my steps stopped when I saw something that felt strange from the village, why the light from the village could be that bright. Like something was burning, did the villagers make a big bonfire again??

Suddenly my feeling was not good, something said for me not to go there, because there was something scary going on in the village. But... I'm worried about my grandparents, what is really going on there??

Without realizing it, my feet began to run as fast as I could towards the village, I stopped right in front of the mouth of the forest in front of the village. And the first thing I saw from the village I loved was the burning village and the people fighting each other.

" Grandpa! Grandma! "

I ran back to my grandfather and grandmother's house, despite having to break through the fire that burned the entire village, I don't even remember where the item I fell was because of panic, I didn't see around me at all.

" Altair!! "

Then I was struck by someone calling my name, as my attention was also turned to the house that was about to collapse on me. I closed my eyes tightly, as someone came and encouraged me to save me from the collapse of the building.

" Ukh... Altair, are you okay?? " it turned out to be Niell's aunt.

" No, grandpa... Grandpa and grandma how?? They where?? " let me ask Aunt Niell in a panic.

" We have to go first, Geas is looking for them" replied aunt Niell.

" No!! I don't want to! I want to find my grandparents!! " reject me.

I ran back from that place, without caring about the screams of Aunt Niell who kept calling my name. My eyes became blurry because of the tears that covered her, until several times I almost fell because of tripping rocks and others.

But that didn't stop me at all, eventually.. I got to the front of the house where I grew up. The house was no different from the others, burned to the ground by the fire.

" a.. Grandpa!! Grandma!! Where y'all?! " my yell called them.

" Altair, here!! " when Uncle Geas' voice sounded in my ears.

I immediately turned my attention towards the voice, Uncle Geas, grandfather and grandmother survived. I was so happy to see him, and I ran straight to them.

" Grandfather, Grandma! What the hell is going on?? Why is everything like this?? " the tears don't stop on my cheeks.

Especially when you see grandparents trapped here, this once safe and beautiful place, now turned into a dangerous place and on the verge of destruction.

" Al. tair." called grandfather in a weak voice.

" Here, I'm Grandpa! How's grandpa doing?? "

" Altaire.. You're such a good boy, we're grateful to have you by our side" said grandfather.

" What does grandfather mean?? I will continue to be by Grandpa's side "I said confusedly.

" I. uhuk.. It won't last long. "

" No, grandfather can survive! I'm sure of it, grandfather was a strong man! Grandpa and Grandma promised not to leave me alone!! "

I don't want to hear that, more hurtful than being hurt by that story. While uncle Geas and aunt Niell who had just come, just stared at me with gazes that I could not understand.

" Grandfather has promised, so grandfather has to keep it!! " i clasped Grandpa's hand and placed it on my cheek.

" Altaire... Not even my wife can survive, let alone I am also old like this" said grandfather.

" Ka, I lied! Grandma's just sleeping, she's gonna wake up again..Hix.. Uncle, tell Grandpa that grandma's okay, right?? Grandma's gonna wake up?? "

But Uncle Geas didn't answer me, he just shook his head hearing that.

" no... No!! You lied to me!! Hix.. Grannies... Hix.. He's doing just fine... "

" Altair.". "aunty rubbed my back gently, "Please don't be like that. "he said that I can't understand.

" but.. Grannies.. Hix.. Grannies... "

" Altair, listen to grandfather! " grandfather held back my trembling hand with his thin hand, "Something is wrong.. Uhuk.. What your mother left behind when she left you with us. "said grandfather.

" Mommy...?? "

" 12 years ago, it was the night when the full moon shone brightly. Your mother came to your grandparents' house, she left you to them because she couldn't raise you in her dangerous neighborhood. " said Uncle Geas who started telling me about it, I didn't know that they knew about it either.

" What's... L'm.. Not grandchildren, grandparents??

.. Hix.. Then who am I?? My mum.. Hix.. He dumped me?? Hix... "

" No, of course not. Your mother loves you very much "grandfather argued, even though he was weakened but he tried his hardest to explain it to me.

" He loves you so much, he cried... But he had no choice. She's a poor woman.he has to choose between her happiness and your safety, she'd rather.. Uhuk.you're safe and happy.. She's a very beautiful and kind person.. But he's also a pathetic man... If.. One day you. uhuk.. Meet with her.. Don't hate him.. He died you. for your safety. "clear grandfather.

" I see, I won't hate her!! Hix.. But grandfather can't leave me either! Hix.. "

I can't accept this, even though I know I can't hate my mother, but I don't want to lose my grandparents, either.

" Grandfather doesn't have time... Huh.. Huh... Geas, Niell, take it right away.. Huh.. Altair goes from this "said grandpa anyway.

" But what about you?? " ask uncle Geas.

" Don't mind me.. Huh.. Altair is more important.. "

With a heavy heart, pamah Geas also agreed with grandfather's speech..

" Alright, come. "

" No, grandfather must also come!! I won't leave if grandpa doesn't leave!! " i'm balking, I don't want to go.

" Altair." said grandfather.

But suddenly Uncle Geas carried me forcibly, and ran away from there along with aunt Niell as well. Grandpa and Grandma were there.

" What did uncle do?!! Grandpa and grandma are still there, put me down!! I don't want to go!! "

I rebelled with all my might, even kicking and hitting uncle. But all of that was useless at all because he was also a fighter.

" Sorry, Altair. This is your last wish, your grandfather.

" You must survive, Altair" said Uncle Geas.

" No!!... Grandpa!!.. Grandma!!... "