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"ARGH !!"
"Don't hit my dad!!"
As Lucy approaches the crowd, she sees a group of knights from Lucifer Kingdom sent to keep the city safe. But instead hit a helpless man who was still groaning in pain on the ground.
Next to the man was his crying son begging, while his wife kept obstructing the knights who wanted to destroy their little shop. Is there not a rule by which the knights of security, are forbidden to harm or harm the people?
"You've been kind to me for three days, but you still don't know thank you! Quickly get rid of your merchandise if you still don't want to pay taxes!" Said one of the Knights from the Mirach race who kicked the man.
"We paid three times the day after yesterday, why are you asking again?"
"This despicable woman is talking more and more, quickly drag her to the headquarters. I'll determine the punishment myself." The leader of the group was seen staring with a perverted face at the wife of the shop owner who was still helpless.
"No! don't take my mom."
"Hey, get rid of the kid!"
The boy was pushed violently, then the knight walked over to hit him with a magic-covered hand. It's outrageous, Lucy never knew this could happen in the capital.
"Sense in--"
PLAQUE !!
Before the boy is injured Lucy spontaneously protects the boy with protective magic and then slaps a powerful knight who behaves arbitrarily in the capital. Even Kendric was shocked to see Lucy who had been standing before a man who was bigger than her.
Everyone who saw Lucy's desperate action was stunned even the atmosphere instantly became silent. Lucy is already very angry, the people protected by her Father and Brother are just damaged by a group of silly creatures that do not deserve to be called the knights of Lucifer Kingdom.
Now he understood why his Father and Brother had always dragged their subordinates to the dungeon, because they were all extremely unworthy actions. Disgust! that was the one word that was embedded in Lucy's head upon seeing people like them torturing the weaklings.
Although Lucy is the only Demon nation full of tenderness and affection. But do not suppose he does not have a sympathetic attitude towards people who behave badly in front of him.
She was also the Demon Princess who had always crippled dozens of Knights of Lucifer Kingdom during battle training in the area of the Lorddarks-Kingdom training camp.
"Who does not know this woman! How dare you slap me, not afraid to die!"
The knight of the Elf-race - whom Lucy had just slapped back on his feet - prepared to attack her, but Lucy was too sensitive that she first dodged by moving downwards, then turning around made his right leg kick the Elf man.
Trying to knock his balance out and make the man fall backwards. In a swift motion Lucy pulled the sword hanging from the man's waist, then grabbed the knight's neck just as the man fell to the ground in disgrace.
Lucy's action adds more plus points for those who see her in defeating the group of Knights who are always looking for trouble around the capital. Even Kendric was more and more fascinated by the actions of his lover who was so charming in his eyes. It turned out that there was a cruel nature hidden behind his bright eyes.
"Tell me, why are you beating and acting so late to them?"
"What's the deal with-Hiik!!"
Lucy scratched the sword eye into the skin of the weak man below. Seeing Lucy's sharp eyes that look very clear from below, so that makes the knight was frightened. I don't know why that look was exactly with someone who was the most ruthless in this world.
Seeing the situation that could help them, the shop owner's wife begged Lucy to hope she could help them.
"Miss, you're so at heart of high justice. Help us be this low."
"What they did to you."
"They were imperial Knights who were tasked to keep the security in the Capital. But for 4 months now, they've been torturing us poor people. Every day we always pay taxes to them at 40% and interest to meet their needs. Miss, just to survive we're hard let alone having to pay for the store rent and rent a house."
"Wait, the empire never asked for a tax of 40% or interest on rent. It was because all the buildings that stood on Lorddarks' land were God's property, so the people were free from the rent of the house. For the swordsmen will only be taxed 10% once a month. The knights were paid by the empire directly-nothing to do with receiving tax funds from the people to make ends meet."
"But this is what happened Miss."
Said one of the merchants who also felt depressed by the attitude of the knights. Not only one, almost all small people who seek work in the capital look very tired with the condition of the capital that is increasingly eroding their lives.
"Why didn't anyone report it to the imperial side? Lord God will definitely act."
"Miss looks like you're new to Zainthor's capital. We all know Lord Welliam attaches great importance to the prosperity of the people, but can our voices be heard all the way to the throne seat of the Lord? If the knights always prevent us from complaining, even the chieftain of the Knights just makes a profit from our earnings to have fun."
"True, they've hurt the people a lot. Even two weeks ago my shop had to be destroyed, just because it was late to pay the interest."
The situation grew increasingly violent and continued to express their frustration, so that a group of knights became cornered. Kendric walks up to Lucy trying to calm Lucy who really can't see her people suffering.
"Ha! As they say, if you dare to report it. You will be detained and will definitely not feel comfortable living as long as you are in the Capital City. You think God would bother to help you?"
"And you Miss, you better not interfere or---"
"Kneel."
"Huh? You said something canti---"
"I said kneel down and apologize to all of them!"
Lucy gazes coldly at the brengs*k group that is trying to stain the peace that her Father and Sister have painstakingly built. Lucy's savier eyes barked in extreme cold as if they were about to resurrect Lucy's other figure as a Vasellica.
The nightly wind rumbled almost to extinguish the flames that were burning on the candles throughout the interior of the Festival. Kendric felt another aura from Lucy, this was so exactly like Selini Thea's anger but had greater power.
Lothawat! Lucy loses control and lets her other soul take over her body position before Mate's tagging.
"Box*t! Who are you to pressure us!"
"I? You ask who I am? Don't you want to show your fangs before the Imperial Princess, dare to speak like that?"
Slowly Lucy opened the red Hoodie that covered her head as well as her face. And then everyone stared in disbelief. Although the figure of a Princess Lucy was never published directly to the people because of God's actions in protecting her daughter.
But they had seen his paintings in the palace, it was all thanks to the holding of a cult for the ancestors in the Lorddaks Zone every 100 years. Because it coincided with that day, little people like them were allowed to enter Lucifer Kingdom as honored guests of the Empire.
Moreover, in Darkness World the person who had Savier's bead eyes as bright blue as beautiful as a gem was only Queen Alicia and her Sons.
The increasingly rowdy and noisy situation saw the appearance of the Princess whom they had never seen directly-standing in the middle of the capital.
"She-she can't be Princess Lucy. Where any Imperial Princess would come to a slum like this, you impostor!!" The leader of the group turns shift into a Wolf then runs off preparing to injure Lucy.
Brukh !!
"ARGHJ !!!!"
The howling of pain sounded extremely loud, as the wolf hit the ground causing quite a severe crack. The big wolf can neither move nor fight under the pressure of Kendric's feet.
Aye! Before this mad creature injured his Mate, Kendric first paralyzed his opponent and stomped firmly on the back until it sounded a bone crack that was quite satisfying Kendric's hearing.
"How dare you go after mine! Really looking to die." Kendric intimidated the Wolf under his footing, his glowing red eyes demanding that the beating heart of the wolf stop immediately.
Instantly the body responds to Kendric's desire, to make the man return to his original form, with the expression of the face stretching in unbearable pain.
"Kendric stop, instead of punishing him like this. I'd rather have them taken to the dungeon and let Brother take care of them because it's his job. But before that, we need to call the palace guards to catch them all."
"Who?"
Before long the sound of horses swarming them. And that was Elder Alberd with some Royal guards. Wait how did they get here at the right time?
Lucy looked at Kendric with a look of interrogation. But the one in the gaze smiled without answering. Yep! that's because Kendric told Robert to tell the current situation to the Kingdom. So that the kepar*t can be directly handled, even though he had been furious to kill them with his own hands.
"Mr Princess, are you okay? His Majesty already knew about the current state of affairs and immediately ordered to arrest and punish the entire army of the capital's security knights. You don't have to worry anymore."
"Thank God, thank you for coming on time Elder Alberd."
"Rather than saying thank you, I actually felt guilty for not paying attention to the actions of knights outside the palace."
"It wasn't your fault, but ...."
Lucy looked back at all the people and the small family that had been oppressed. They stare in fear when they find out that she is Princess Lucy. In any case she is the daughter of the demon nation that is so disinclined.
"I, Princess Lucy Daiana Lorddark's, represent Lucifer Kingdom's empire to apologize to the entire people for the ill-treatment you have received during these 4 months."
Lucy bows-gives respect to her people as a form of apology to those already tormented.
"I feel ashamed. How can we enjoy abundant wealth without knowing the people are suffering, because the knights who were recruited by the empire to protect you, but it burdened you. Sorry for this shameful act ...."
Everyone who saw that really did not believe it, how could an honorable Princess like Lucy be willing to do such a lowly thing just to apologize. The problem is, she comes from the Demon Nation and is the daughter of Lord Fedrick who is so honorable.
His castle was higher than all the other nobles, as well as the Demon race was the strongest and the leader of the Darkness World for hundreds of centuries. But do not feel ashamed or arrogant to small people like them.
"Your Highness Princess, you don't have to do this." It was as if the hearts of the people were moved by Lucy's sincere request. They felt guilty letting the Darkness World pride Princess have to bear the brunt of that irresponsible knight's crime.
"Right, Your Highness the Princess raise your face. You are our star of hope, never bow like that to us."
"But ...,"
"Daughter, we never blame the empire. We also know Lord God has always fought for our peace and prosperity. In fact, he maintained harmony between racial nations in various regions. It is not easy to lead such a vast world. What's wrong is they're not you or the royal family."
"Daughter Lucy, we are so grateful for your help today. You look so much like Queen Alicia who was so wise, thank you for being born as our Asteri star in this Darkness World, Your Majesty."
Cheers of joy and praise were spoken very warmly to Lucy. A smile and a standing ovation are the most beautiful sights for Lucy at the moment, she understands now why her father was so against Lucy to know the outside world.
Maybe because of this, where a person's foul actions are the most dangerous. No matter how hard we try to make the world as good as possible. The name of greed and evil will never be able to escape in the crowd of people's lives.
But at least he learned a lot about the real world. That this life will never be forever beautiful as a fairy tale that is always happy ending.
Alberd and Kendric smiled to see it. They did not know that Lucy, who is a descendant of the famous demon and ruthless, can be this warm in treating the people. As if he was the star of hope that his light had always looked forward to, he looked so special from the other demon descendants.
You really are my great Empress, Lucy ...
Nawat, his feelings for Lucy are getting bigger. When I saw Lycy smiling with great pleasure in the crowd who approached him to say thank you. He is indeed the precious star of dawn, and not even the sun can dispel its light.
"Lord Fedrick is very grateful to you for helping the Princess see the real outside world, and for introducing a sense of freedom that even they themselves cannot introduce to the Princess."
"Rather than saying thank you, I'd rather if she would really let her daughter live with me."
"I don't think that's necessary to ask. Because, seeing you let bring the Princess just now, has become a form of blessing from His Majesty."
Kendric smiled at it. "I will accompany him again to see the Astery Festival before returning to the palace. Just tell the big Lord, he doesn't have to worry because as long as there is me Lucy will be fine."
"In that case, I go first to take care of the rest."
Alberd and the royal guards took a group of knights and captured the remaining ones at the headquarters near the border.
Kendric approached Lucy who was still dissolved in the warm greeting of the people in the capital. Then pull him away from the crowd.
"Our kendric is going to go to the side? I still have to say goodbye politely to them. Don't just go like this-Kendric, why are you quiet?"
Kendric did not respond to Lucy's remarks, he just continued to take Lucy up a place higher than the town square. Until they arrive at a park in small hills - which is able to show the city of Zainthor thoroughly.
Slowly from under one by one a small lantern floated very gently into the air. As a form of the Asteri star parable and also the end of this Festival, in the lantern there are written requests from the people who floated it. Hope the welcome in the upcoming new year will be better.
Because of their high position, it allows Lucy to take a closer look at this beautiful landscape. In the past he could only see it from the balcony of the room and it still felt very far away, but it was so amazing to see it this close.
"Write your request, I have written mine." Kendric gives Lucy a lantern and a magic pen.
"When did you prepare it? There is no feeling yet."
"What can't I do in this world."
"You're this. So what did you write?"
Lucy reads Kendric's writings and is stunned by his expectations. Then he added a little of Kendric's hope that would also be his hope. They smiled at each other, then let the lanterns fly into the sky.
"Thank you so much for all the happiness you've given me so far. And next year, you should accompany me to see the Astery Festival again. No, just forever you have to keep me company and be by my side."
"Of course, next year we'll see the Asteri Festival again and I'll always be by your side."
Once I get rid of Octopus, I'll definitely see you again-hopefully ....
Kendric felt disappointed in himself, even though everyone was welcoming the new year to open a new sheet of life. Not for Kendric, because this Asteri Festival is just the beginning of warning of the coming great disaster of the Alabasta Eclipse.
And when that happens, he himself is not sure if he will still be given the opportunity to see the scenery today with his beloved Mate again.
"Lucy I love you ...."
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