The Queen Of The Demon World
90. Illusion of Death

Mika who was standing next to him patted Ethelyne's shoulder and whispered. “Calm down, I'm sure. The ritual will go smoothly.”

Ethelyne looked at Mika fretfully, she glanced at her holy soul that was still shackled by chains. ‘Hopefully.’

‘Actually what am I? Where am I? Although I have lived here since birth, but why do I still feel foreign to this world? Why do I feel like my heart is so empty?’ The silver-haired girl with blue eyes touched her chest that was beating so hard. ‘Actually, what happened to me?’

“Ethelyne! Come on quick, otherwise. You're going to run out!!”

The shout suddenly made the silver-haired girl jump in shock. “Ah, yes. I'll come!” He who was called Ethelyne ran a little towards a girl of his age who had red hair and eyes.

The girl seemed to be shaking her waist while looking at Ethelyne. “What's up? Your face looks pale, are you sick? You shouldn't force yourself! What if Erik finds out? He will definitely finish me off!”

Ethelyne chuckled small. “It won't be that bad anyway. Tina's my best friend, by the way. Where are the others? There's no way they're leaving us.”

“Ah, they yes.” Tina pointed in one direction with her fan. “That, they fought each other to see that stupid Erik.”

“Hahaha, your sister is popular too yes.”

Tina sighed. “How else, my brother is so handsome. Anyway, I'm sure. No one will dare to approach big brother when he sees sister-in-law.”

“Duh, don't call me that. After all, why didn't they approach Erik? Do I look so scary?” ethelyne asked with a sad-looking face.

“It's not like that, sister-in-law~ just right. If you are with Brother Erik, the other girls will become insecure and envious because they see the beauty of sister-in-law who is second to none. So of course they would not dare to approach big brother, even more so. Sister-in-law is the King's favorite daughter, so no one would dare to disturb brother.”

“Good, good.” Ethelyne smiled as she ruffled Tina's hair. “But stop calling me sister-in-law, ok.”

“But, Sister-in-law is engaged to sister. And if brother-in-law is married to brother, then I will still call brother-in-law right. So.” Tina hugged Ethelyne's arm. “Better familiarized from now.”

“Eum .. It's up to you deh.”

Tina smiled happily, she pulled Ethelyne's hand towards the crowd. “Excuse me, excuse me. Give way, Calok my brother-in-law wants to pass,” he said as he shifted the girls jostling each other.

Ethelyne suddenly pulls Tina's hand out of the crowd.

“Ish, this brother why? Not want to invite Brother Erik to shop together.” Tina bulged her cheeks in annoyance.

“Let's go, anyway. Erik seems to be busy, what if we invite him next time?”

“But I want it now!”

Ethelyne ruffled Tina's hair. “Good boy, listen to brother's words yes. You want me to be your sister-in-law, right?”

Tina gave a small nod with a plain face.

Ethelyne smiled. “So you must obey your brother or you will leave you. Understand.”

“Eh, are you also going to leave me?”

Ethelyne immediately stood behind Tina while holding her itchy neck. “You!” he said with a red face.

“Sister Erik! Why is big brother here, instead of just now.” Tina turned her gaze back, the man who looks like Erik is still clearly visible inside the horse carriage. He turned his gaze back towards the handsome red-haired maron before him. “Don't, the one in the carriage ..” Tina giggled. “So much love Joshua,” he said in between his laughter.

“How else, if he doesn't replace me. Where can I meet you.” Erik turned his gaze towards Ethelyne who was hiding behind Tina. “Why hide? My fiancee.”

“Shut up! Don't, don't call me that!” Ethelyne pointed at Erik's face even though he was still hiding behind Tina.

“Wah, Brother Lyne so shy in front of Brother Erik yes. Whereas in the palace earlier, Brother always talked about kak-”

Before Tina could finish her sentence, Ethelyne had already smothered her mouth. “Hahaha, what are you talking about? I never talk about anyone,” he said with a bland laugh. “You don't go secret dong!” whispered slowly.

Tina could only nod because her mouth was still smothered, after making sure Tina was completely silent. Ethelyne just put her hand down.

Erik just smiled looking at the two. “Says you guys want to take me shopping.”

“Oh yes!” Tina patted her forehead, she clasped Ethelyne and Erik's hands. “Come we're fast going! Otherwise, I'll run out of that stuff!” Tina pulled the two away from the crowd.

“Mama! Wake, Mama!” ~

Ethelyne suddenly stopped while holding her head which was very painful.

“Kak Lyne? You why?” tina asked worriedly.

“If you are sick, it is better not to go to the market today. Let me take you to the palace,” said Erik who was equally worried.

Ethelyne smiled sweetly. “I'm fine, my head is just a little dizzy. Maybe it will heal after a short break, you guys just go first.”

“Promise yes, you must follow.” Tina promises pinkie with Ethelyne, she then pulls Erik into the market and disappears in the crowd.

Ethelyne who was still standing still in his place sighed, he frowned and walked towards one bench. Ethelyne sat down while massaging her temple. ‘While, why do I hear that voice so much in a month? Whose voice is that? Looks like a child's voice? But why am I the only one who can hear?’ He leaned back and looked up, staring at the clear blue sky. ‘This feeling is really strange, actually I why? I feel ... so foreign, why do I seem to forget something? Why do I feel like I'm missing something important?’ Ethelyne lowered her head while touching her chest, her heartbeat sounding extremely weak. ‘I am ... why?’

“Oh, Miss Ethelyne? Why are you here? Shouldn't you be with Erik and Tina.”

Ethelyne looked up to the origin of the voice, she gave a formal smile. “Ah, Miss Glory. Long time no see, how is your family? I heard, your family's been running low on money lately.” Ethelyne looked at Glory while holding her chest.

“T-of course my family is fine, anyway. My fiancee is a good prince.”

“Hem? Fiancee?” Ethelyne stood up and looked at Gory from toe to head. “I don't think anyone would want to be with a bad girl like you, Miss Glory.”

“What, what do you mean?? I am a beautiful girl, how could anyone not want to be with me!”

“Oh, really?” Ethelyne covered her mouth with a look of surprise. “Then, what's your fiance's name? Is he better than my fiancee?”

“Of course!” glory said reflexively, a second later. He looks flabbergasted. “T-my betrothed was a prince from another kingdom, her name .. her name was Eadric!”