The Witch's Curse
A Few Hours Before Blood Moon

"Hiyaahhhh!!!!"

The Markian horse is racing very fast. His footsteps echoed among the troops that were with him. The King horse is the best horse that can run as far as 100 km/h. The Cordovan pride of war horses had served King Markian for many years. The stamina of the horse named Black Knight was extremely primed. The other knights trailing behind him looked overwhelmed. The pace of the Black Knight could not be pursued with just a simple clattering. The horses of the knights had to run extra fast to catch up.

"Your Majesty, the tower is in sight!" Sir Albert screeched from the front. The only horse that can fight a Black Knight is Black Shadow, his older brother. Black Shadow was Sir Albert's warhorse, only 5 hours from the Black Knight. Their mother gave birth to twins who later became two war horses that the Knights of Cordovan were very proud of.

"DORAHHH!"

Markian hastened his horse. In less than 10 minutes, they would reach the gate of the tower.

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"Hoaaahmm.. sleeping magrib is indeed the best," Venn wriggled to the right and to the left after waking up from his sleep. he yawned very widely while rubbing his eyes. Venn then went down the stairs to check on his beautiful captive who had turned ugly like himself. Apparently, time and torment can change a person's appearance.

"How are you doing, stupid boy? Ha... Ha... Ha.. "why Venn mocked the helplessly drooping Isyana. Isyana now chose silence. He no longer wants to do anything.

"Nhambek?? Ha... Ha... Ha... "venn's chattering non-stop but not Isyana's. Actually Isyana also did not hear Venn's words because he was fainting. His body was so weak that he could no longer scream and thrash like before. The lack of water and food intake rendered Isyana helpless. He refused the feeding and drinking of Venn for fear of being poisoned by him.

Venn also stopped flirting with Isyana because he did not get a curse. He's bored if the tower is quiet like this. Venn was very pleased with the noise caused by Isyana during her captivity. The tower where he lived was very lively.

"Uahs.. Find the wind ah. "his Venn is preparing to come out.

Suddenly, the sound of horse racing resounded not far from the tower. Venn was quite surprised because not usually the atmosphere outside the tower was so crowded like a supermarket.

Seconds later...

BRUAAAAAKKK!!!

HIIYHEEEEEEGGHHHH

A white horse is seen barging through the tower door while prancing. The old lighthouse tower that had been sealed in the magic of the veil could be easily conquered.

The surprised Venn, reflexively hid behind the tower mast. He was angry and confused with the knight who suddenly broke through his house.

"SIEGE!" The orders of the Holy Commander were at the forefront, followed by King Markian. The Commander-in-Chief's white horse has the power of an antidote to black magic so that it can damage the magician's seal anywhere.

Black Knight and Black Shadow who had been leading the group had to slow down their steps because the tower was covered with a magic veil.

Sunray, the Commander's Horse was speeding up in place of the two war horses to damage Venn's magic veil. After the veil is broken, the new knights can squeeze into the tower building.

"Who are you, you sassy brat!" Shouted Venn still from behind the tower mast. He felt unacceptable, his territory was penetrated by foreigners.

"O Witch! Show me where the Princess is?" The command of the Holy Commander with a drawn sword. Venn retreated slowly because he recognized the holy sword of the Commander. It was that sword that had split the heart of his lord, the Great Witch Maxi.

"Te.. Relax sir. What's the matter?" ask Venn to pretend to be stupid. Isyana was still asleep fainted from exhaustion. Venn was grateful that the girl had not woken up in such a precarious situation.

Venn's body shook violently. Head lowered. His hands and feet were trembling.

Everyone who witnessed Venn's state certainly thought that the witch was extremely frightened. But they are wrong. Venn trembled as he held back his excited emotions. How could he get a windfall like this? The Red Moon will be out in a few hours. That is, Witch Maxi can rise without waiting for tomorrow. Maxi's rise and revenge will be on the menu tonight. The Holy Commander, King Cordovan and the mentioned Princess, will die at the hands of the Witch Maxi.

"Haa... Haa... Haaa.... Baguos.. The Baguss. Sekali..... " Venn squealed in excitement. Isyana's awake. He couldn't believe seeing Markian across from him.

"Mark?????!!!!! " Isyana screams full of haru. His fading spirit of life is now shining again. A glimmer of hope rose in his chest.

"Izzz!!" Markian rushed towards Isyana, Not yet had he approached his wife, a dense smoke was poking all over the room. The smoke prevented it. He was stuck unable to breathe.

"The markkk!! Marrkkk!!" Isyana was screaming in confusion. The knights coughed and tried to cover their noses and mouths so as not to suck in the smog. The atmosphere of the tower became very tense. Venn's laughter accompanied everyone's panic.

"Haaa.. Ha... Ha.... Feel it.... Sate-satekuuu.." he said with excitement.

"Be careful! The smoke of poisonous magic!" The Holy Commander warned. The knights inside the tower came out.

"Your Majesty!! Save yourself!!" Sir Albert shouted. Mark bergeming. He broke through the fog and ran towards Isyana.

"Iwizz!! Izz!!" mark is looking for his wife. His sight was blocked by fog.

"Marrrkk!! Me here.. Uhuk.. Uhukkk," replied Isyana coughed as a result of swallowing the smog.

'Hold on, I'm there!"

Markian continued his steps towards Isyana's voice.

The Sacred Commander who had gathered healing from both hands. They can finally throw a ball of mana towards the dense smoke that is suffocating them.

PYAAASSHHH

The black fog of smoke that enveloped the room gradually disappeared. The tower returned as it had. Markian scanned the entire room to find Isyana. However, nil. His wife was nowhere.

"Izzz!? Where're you??" Shouts Mark frustrated. A second ago, Isyana's voice still answered her call. Why is this time not heard?

"Izz!!!!"

Mark was still trying to find his wife in the corners of the room. No sign of life.

Strange but real, though,

Isyana's voice that had been tight gradually disappeared. When the fumes have been sterilized and their visibility is normal again. Isyana and Venn have disappeared!

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