The Two Empresses
The Traitor, Dark

"Because you didn't discuss it with us" Elder Erika replied fiercely. Lao sighed and flicked his hand, then Parvati nodded and gave a smile.

"Erika's elder, by royal rule, who has the highest right in government after the king or queen is the leader of the 7 Eternal Wizards" Parvati said. Elder Erika darkened her face, but the sound of someone's laughter shocked her.

"You look really upset, Erika. Do you want me to help you?" ask someone. He emerged from behind the shadow, but his face was covered with a hood so that no one could recognize him. Saciel had intended to draw his sword, but was held back by Cerlina. The soldiers were on standby and pointed their spears at the uninvited guest.

"You know her, Erika?" lao asked with cold eyes. Elder Erika was silent, then shook her head. The rioter laughed again and closed his mouth.

"Ups, I'm sorry. I think I'm interrupting the show here" he said with no regrets at all. He saluted in front of Lao and smirked. "You can call me Dark, Your Majesty."

"All right, Dark huh? Do you have an urgent interest that's ruining our show?" ask Lao coldly.

"Kekeke, I think so. Don't be so stiff, Your Majesty. Maybe your face will be full of wrinkles like the old man there," he said, pointing at the elders. They were offended, yet did not dare to come forward and challenge him. "Handering. I have something to say."

"Can't you wait until the show's over?"

"I doubt I can wait any longer, Your Majesty. Rather than that, why were these fugitives in the noble circle? Shouldn't they be put to death for the crimes they committed?" he pointed at Saciel and Phillip.

"You have no right to interfere in political affairs here. Come out before I take you out by force" Lao threatened as he let out his deadly aura. Dark laughed loudly and draped his hood, showing off a handsome yet scarred face with eyes as bright as jewels and hair as dark as night. Lao was surprised and got up from his chair.

"...are you still alive?"

"Oh? You were surprised to see me? I think you know who I am, don't you?" asked Dark coldly. Saciel elbowed Phillip and whispered.

"Who is he?"

"I don't know either. But I think Lao and Vristhi know him," he said, glancing at the paled Vristhi after seeing Dark's real face. "What's the matter exactly?"

"Lao, didn't you introduce me to everyone here? They look confused" Dark said with a fake smile. Lao paused for a moment, glancing at Parvati and Steven who could only keep quiet. He sighed softly and walked closer to Dark.

"Traitors like you don't deserve to come here" Lao said.

"Traitor said? Brusquely. You should have done it anyway Lao. Or did I do it myself?"

"Don't fuck around here, Dark. Shut up before I help you," Lao threatened as he pulled out his spear. Elder Erika who realized the opportunity immediately stood up and attracted everyone's attention by clapping her hands.

"Lao, you can't do that to one of the members of the royal family" he said calmly. Everyone was surprised not to hear it.

"Member...royal family you say?" ask Phillip. "That means.he...."

"Who is he, Phillip?" fishing Elder Erika happy.

"Don't say, Phillip!" lao Lao panicked. Saciel glanced at the doubtful Phillip, then patted his back softly.

"Tell me," he whispered. Phillip sighed and looked at Dark with raging emotions.

"The third prince and traitor of this country, Prince Dominic Danne Aeternam."

"Ahahaha, do you know my name, boy?" ask Dark girang. "I don't think anyone knows me anymore after 10 years I've left this place."

"What does that mean?" ask Saciel.

"Saciel, shut up and help the others evacuate. Now!" lao snapped. Saciel gasped and directly instructed the soldiers to evacuate, but Dark acted even faster. He closed all the exits with black magic. "You're missing, Dominic."

"Eits, you're wrong Lao. Call me His Majesty King Dominic," Dark replied excitedly. Lao grew increasingly angry and went to attack him, assisted by Vristhi who summoned several undead to capture him. Dark just stood still and pulled a silver whip rope and split the undead into 2. The scent of rancid, rotten and earth mixed into one, making some people nauseous.

"I hate having to be one room with the undead" Saciel lamented. "Cerlina, stay close to me."

"Hey, I'm not that weak, '" Cerlina replied upsetly. "But this is the first time I've seen black magic."

"Because the use of black magic is taboo, Cerlina. Although it looks like black magic, Vristhi Rosemary's necromancer powers have no sign of black magic" Phillip said as he pulled his rapier. "Cerlina, did you bring your wand?"

"Ah, of course. I can't possibly forget it" Cerlina said as she pulled out her wand. Dark tries to attack Cerlina, but a shield blocks him.

"Ah shit. The shield from Oorun?" chirps Dark is upset. "Fuck god, still trying to bring me down, huh?"

"...ha ha ha! You were rejected by Oorun?" saciel's insinuation is loud. Dark takes offense and attacks Saciel, but the girl is able to hold him back. Saciel regretted insinuating him a little, but he could not stop his habit of sometimes making trouble for others.

"Heh, I wonder how strong you are, hero Careol," Dark said. Saciel just responded casually and pushed it far enough away. "Better too, for beginners."

"Thank you, outcast prince," Saciel replied scathingly. Lao who heard it tried to hold back the laughter, but instead got a sharp glint from Dark. The elders put up a large shield to protect the heads of the family, but no one knew if Elder Erika and Elder Yorktown had already disappeared from the room.

"Where's Boldstone?" ask Elder Erika.

"She's sick, so don't join our show. What do you want to do?" reply Elders Yorktown. Their steps came to a halt when they saw the figure of Istvan standing in the hallway while playing a large needle. "Do you want what?"

"Grandma, where are you going?" Istvan asked coldly. Elder Erika was silent, occasionally glancing towards the elder of Yorktown.

"I want to find a way to destroy the black magic" replied Elder Erika. Istvan chuckled and threw the needle into the face of Elder Erika. "Istvan Garza!"

"How did Grandma get out of that room?" ask again. Slowly a thousand needles floated behind him, ready to be launched. The elder of Yorktown stood in front of Elder Erika while taking off his robe, showing off his body that was still said to be fit for a 90-year-old. "Yorktown, move aside."

"You're the one who's supposed to get out of the way, boy!" yorktown Elder snapped while releasing a sharp chunk of ice towards Istvan, but managed to repel it with a few needles. "Your abilities are increasing, huh?"

"Thank you for the compliment, but we don't have much time to chat. Step aside before I finish you off for the rebellion you planned," Istvan warned calmly. Elder Erika held back the elder of Yorktown and advanced.

"Istvan, why am I planning a rebellion? I love this country more than you think" persuaded Elder Erika. Istvan simply raised his eyebrows and gave a smile.

"Grandmother, since when have you ever told me the truth in front of me? You always lie, lie and lie until I'm sick of hearing all the shit you say. So, what are you planning?"

"It's definitely not for you to know, boy," said someone.