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The Heroine's Destiny

The Heroine's Destiny is an Otome game who has been quite popular in Korea for these past few days. Many players downloaded this game for only one reason, and the reason were the Handsome Male Leads.

Kim Rok Soo a 36yrs old man who has been playing this game before it even became popular.

He had found this Otome game because of boredom.

He doesn't find the game itself boring nor interesting, for him it was just a normal Fantasy Harem Otome Game, where the Heroine will interact with the Male Leads and the Male Leads will fall for her as the story goes by.

The six Male Leads were:

-Choi Han-

Choi Han is a Korean Highschool boy who got transmigrated to a fantasy world. At a teen age he got transmigrated at the Forest of Darkness, one of the most dangerous place in the whole continent.

Staying at the Forest of Darkness for many years made him lose his sanity. But after many years of suffering he had gotten out of the Forest of Darkness and found a nearby Village called 'Harris Village'.

Choi Han treated the Villagers as his own family until one day a Secret Organization massacred the Village leaving Choi Han with Despair and losing his remaining sanity.

At the King's Birthday Celebration he was mesmerized by the Heroine's act of saving the commoners, he thought that all the nobles were greedy and doesn't care about commoners but he found the Heroine to be different.

As the story goes by, he became an Obsessive, Yandere, Possessive and Overprotective while competing with the other male leads.

Infront of the female lead he was like a tamed puppy but for others he was like a cold rabid dog who only cares for the Heroine.

-Alberu Crossman-

Alberu Crossman, The Crown Prince of the Roan Kingdom.

Alberu Crossman was said to have a gilb tounge. At a young age he lost his mother. After the incident he became wary of his surrounding and doesn't easily trust people.

He wasn't favored by the King nor nobles itself.

At such a young age he lost his innocence due to him being a Prince.

At the King's Birthday Celebration he met the Heroine. He saw on how the Heroine 'cared' for the commoners and was mesmerized because of her beauty.

As the story goes the Crown Prince became Obsessive, Manipulative, Overprotective, and Yandere towards the Heroine.

-Beacrox Molan-

Beacrox Molan, the son of Ron Molan. A torture expert and the sucessor of the fallen Molan Household.

At a young age he watched and saw how his other family members got massacred and killed because of some unknown Secret Organization.

Beacrox and his father Ron became the only survivor of the massacre of their Household.

As he grows up he craves for revenge to the Secret Organization that massacred the Molan Household.

At the King's Birthday Celebration he met the Heroine.

At first he doesn't find the Heroine atractive nor was he even interested with the Heroine. But after interacting with the Female Lead he fell for her kind yet fierce attitude of the Heroine, wich reminded him of his deceased Mother.

As the story goes by he fell harder for the Heroine and became Obsessive, Possessive, Yandere, and Overprotective towars the Heroine.

-Robbit Crossman-

Robbit Crossman the Second Prince of the Roan Kingdom.

The Prince who was favored by the nobles.

At a young age Robbit was greedy and envious of his own older brother, The Crown Prince.

He hates The Crown Prince because for him it seems like The Crown Prince was taking everything to himself.

At the King's Birthday Celebration he met the Heroine.

He saw on how his brother's gaze was only at one person.

After the celebration he met and interact with the Heroine.

At first he want to take the Heroine because he wants to take what his brother's want, but then soon fell for the Heroine because of her beauty.

As the story goes by he became an Obsessive, Possessive and Manipulative madly in love with the Heroine.

-Adin-

Adin, The Imperial Crown Prince of the Moguro Empire.

Adin was a cold and heartless prince that only cares about himself.

Even at a young age he was a sadistic and cold bastard.

He doesn't care about everything until he met the Female Lead. He intended to use the Female Lead as the Female Lead was a daughter of a powerful Duke, but his plan change after falling for the Heroine. He plan to make the Heroine his Empress.

Adin was a Obsessive, Yandere, Manipulative and Possessive he wants the Heroine for himself and he will do anything to make it happen even if it means killing many peoples.

And Lastly

-Cale Barrow/White Star-

Cale Barrow or most known as the White Star, the Leader of the Secret Organization called Arm.

Barrow was the one behind all the masscre and deaths around the whole continent.

Barrow was a cold hearted person who was obsessed at becoming a god.

He was cursed by the God of Death because of the things he did in the past.

Hearing that a certain person was blessed by the Sun 'God' itself he became curious and he found the Heroine.

He intended to use the Heroine because of the rumor that she was said to be blessed by the Sun 'God' but as the story goes he became more interested with the Heroine.

Cossette Perxiss, the Heroine of the story. Cossette Perxiss has a Golden wavy hair with her rose like eyes. Cossette Perxiss was the daughter of the Duke of the Roan Kingdom. Cossette's beauty was said to be a blessing from the Sun 'God' as she has a golden wavy hair that resembles the sun. Her hair was one of the reasons why many seems to love her, because they thought that she herself was a blessing from the Sun 'God'.

Although many players like the Male Leads, Kim Rok Soo itself doesn't like them because of their 'Possessive', 'Obsessive' and 'Overprotective' persona.

Luckily for him he doesn't have to handle those kind of people.

Oh how wrong he was.

It seems like fate has been playing with him.

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Kim Rok Soo find it really hard to focus on his work right now. Not because something was disturbing him but because of his disorder.

18yrs old when he started getting sleepy during day time, he didn't bother his sleepiness during daytime since he like sleeping a lot but he had been falling asleep at the most unfortunate ways. Like when he fell asleep while cooking something, he almost burned the whole kitchen after that incident. But luckily his close friends were there Choi Jung Soo and Lee Soo Hyuk.

After that incident Choi Jung Soo and Lee Soo Hyuk recommended him to went to a Doctor, but Kim Rok Soo said that it was normal for him to fall asleep, although Choi Jung Soo and Lee Soo Hyuk weren't convinced, but they just respected Rok Soo's choice.

He still remember that night.

The night fell as he started getting drowsy, he yawned as he went to his bed. Half an hour later after falling asleep he felt some light footsteps around his room. His heartbeat pounds as he heard the footsteps getting closer, he started having hard to breathe as he panicked "fuck..." He cursed under his breathe.

He tried to calm his self as he started Hyperventilating "Calm down.....calm...." Rok Soo said to himself. He tried reaching his phone over the desk to call for any of his friends but he couldn't move his own body, he started panicking when he couldn't move his body.

"That was the worst night I've ever had" He said as he started to massage his temple.

When the morning came Rok Soo was out of energy because he couldn't sleep at night as he went to hang out with Jung Soo and Soo Hyuk "Are you okay Rok Soo?" Jung Soo said as he watch Roo Soo drink his cocoa. "It's nothing, I'm just tired" Soo Hyuk slammed his hands on the table causing vibration on the table "Hey sit down people are looking" Rok Soo said while trying to calm Soo Hyuk down "How can I not calm down my dear Dongsaeng?!"

"It's not like that— Wait since when did I became your Dongsaeng?!?!

"DON'T CHANGE THE TOPIC DONGSAENG"

"OH GOD NOT YOU TOO JUNG SOO"

"THAT'S NOT HOW YOU TALK TO YOUR HYUNG-NIM, DONGSAENG"

"YOU KNOW WHAT I DON'T EVEN BELIEVE IN GOD—"

He was cut off as Jung Soo shoved a cookie on his mouth "Now now my dear Dongsaeng explain what happened".

Rok Soo munched his cookie as he said all the things that happened.

Well after that he was dragged like a cat by his two best friends to went to a nearby hospital.

That was when he found out that he has this disorder called 'Narcolepsy'. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes people very drowsy during the day. People with narcolepsy find it hard to stay awake for long periods of time. They fall asleep suddenly. This can cause serious problems in their daily routine.

After his friends found out about it they became overprotective of him to the point that he wasn't even let to carry heavy objects. It was becoming overwhelming for him because of his friends's actions.

"Haaahhh"

"What happened leader-nim, did something happened?!"

"It's nothing—" ah here we go again.

"Are you tired???" Soo Hyuk said as he grabbed the paper that was on Rok Soo's hand

"I'm fine—"he was again cut off as Jung Soo shushed him "SHUSH— look at you my dongsaeng always overworking yourself you even have tears in your eyes" Jung Soo said pointing at his teary eyes that was probably due to himself forcing his self not to fall asleep during work time.

"I swear this is noti—" He was cut off as his eyes closed, his body nearly falling if it wasn't for Kim Min Ah who was beside him catching his body"

"Sweet Dreams Dongsaeng" Soo Hyuk and Jung Soo whispered at each other while looking at the peaceful sleeping man on Min Ah's hands.

Oh if only they know that this will be the last moment they'll see Rok Soo awake.....

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Something is weird....

Really weird.....

Even if Rok Soo's eyes were close he can still confirm that this isn't his bed.

'What's with the clothes?'

'Am I wearing a nightgown?' He thought. Silk Cotton Fabric.....strange, he didn't have any clothes with this type of Fabric. 'Did Soo Hyuk and Jung Soo changed my clothes when I fell asleep because of my narcolepsy?' He thought but that wasn't the strangest thing.

Soft warm bed. This is probably the softest bed he has ever been sleep through. It felt like he could sleep because of the softness and warmness of the bed clothes— he slapped his self as he forced his body to wake up.

He opened his eyes but what he saw shocked him. Elegant room that even five star hotels can't compare 'Is that real gold over there???' He rubbed his sleepy eyes trying to keep his self awake.

"Young Master is finally awake!"

Rok Soo was startled at the sudden voice "Lower your voice, we can't have the Young Master getting shock after he fell into coma for 4 years" an old man who looks like he's in his forties.

'Coma? What the does he mean?' He thought in his head while grabbing his head 'Long hair...?' Kim Rok Soo was pretty sure his hair wasn't this long.

All his thoughts were pushed aside when a loud bang came from the door.

"Cale, My son! Your finally awake.."

'Cale? Who the fuck is that?' He thought in his head grabbing his head, getting more confused with the situation.

'Although Cale sounds familiar....'

"May I ask, who are you?" Rok Soo said still confused with the situation.

Loud gasps were heard through the luxurious room. "Cale.... I'm sorry.." The strange man said, kneeling Infront of the crimson haired child. "I'm sorry for what?" he asked in confusion.

This strange man was acting like they know each other for a long time.

'Now that I've come think about it, wasn't this kidnapping?' He thought in his head as the unknown stranger sobbed while kneeling Infront of him, 'Yep this is totally kidnapping....but damn are those real golds?' He thought 'Should I loot it or nah?' His thoughts were cut off again when another person went inside the luxurious room.

"Greeting Count Henituse, I have arrived".

'Henituse....? that sound extremely familiar' he thinks 'Henituse...? Henituse..?'.

Cale Henituse a minor villain from the game called 'The Heroine's Destiny'.

Cale Henituse was a minor villain from the game that he has been playing for over a month.

Cale Henituse was a minor villain of the story that tried to poison the Female Lead but was beaten to death by the puppyish Male Lead Choi Han. But then soon was executed after the Crown Prince of the Roan Kingdom found out.....

But after the few updates of the game Kim Rok Soo found out that Cale Henituse was framed by some mysterious character wich was probably the main antagonist of the story.....

"Young Master Cale please let me check you for safety measures"

'Ain't no fucking way....'

'This is probably just a dream...yeah...right...?

His thoughts were cut off again as a strange man with white coat spoke.

'Why do I keep getting cut off?' Cale's thoughts while his eyes twitched.

"Count Henituse I am quite sure that your son is fine now"

The brown haired man who was called 'Count Henituse' signed in relief after finding out that his son was finally awake after four years years of falling in coma.

He hugged his 14 years old son's body.

He still remember that night.

It was raining that night. Vicous and loud thunders could be heard.

But that wasn't the one that scared him the most, but the bloodied and unconscious body of his own beloved wife and son.

He felt his world was crushed into millions of pieces when he saw his two most precious person Infront of him, fighting for their life.

Panicked and despair enveloped the whole county.

Many healers and potions were used but it wasn't enough.

Deruth blamed his self.

If only...

'If only I hadn't let them travel' he clenched his fist as it started bleeding.

His lovely child....

The small and weak body of his own beloved child covered with crimson liquids....

Crimson....

The color he adored the most because it reminded him of his own wife and child.

Was it wrong to loathe the color whom he adored his whole life?

Tell me was it wrong...?

He doesn't care about anything but his own wife and child covered in crimson liquid.

Deruth still remember that night...

The night where he lost the love of his life, the night where he watched his son struggle for his own life.

That was why he was glad that his precious child finally woke up even if he doesn't remember his own father.

"I'm really sorry Count Henituse, I shall take my leave" the healer bowed before leaving the room. The healer was heartbroken after seeing the state the two father and son.

"Cale ....do you not really remember me?"

'Did I just got transmigrated to a body that was supposed to be killed' Cale paled at the sudden realization.

'Acting Mode On'

"Ummm... I'm really sorry but who are you?" Cale said pretending to have an amnesia.

"Cale...." Deruth sobbed

"It's me your Father"

"Father...does that mean I have a Mother?" Cale said trying to fish out information out of his new Father.

Deruth stiffened after hearing those words that came from his child. He doesn't want to tell this yet but knowing that he is his son, he has the right to know the truth.

Even if he is scared of what will happen he said all the truths to his son.

Cale's eyes widened after hearing what was coming out from his new Father's mouth.

He hugged his his Father's stiffened body saying "Don't worry Father I won't leave you"

Cale doesn't want to get attached to the characters of a fiction game, but his heart sank when he heard the truth. Cale or Kim Rok Soo was an orphan, he didn't experience having a kind loving parents. Maybe that's why he hugged the kneeling man Infront of him to comfort him.

'Hey now come to think of it, I could achieve my dream as a rich slacker as along as I avoid the Heroine and the male leads of the story' Cale thought thinking on how he will finally achieve his beloved Slacker Life.

Will he finally achieve it....or will there be storms that will come to hinder his dream of having his slacker life.

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1 month.

1 month after Cale got transmigrated to a game that he has been playing for over a month called "The Heroine's Destiny'.

"I need to find a way to survive, after all surviving is the best' Cale's thoughts while strolling through the emptied halls.

Footsteps were heard through the emptied halls.

The footsteps were soon ceased after a crimson haired child faced an enormous door with carvings in it.

'This is it'

Creaks were heard as Cale pushed the enormous door.

'Henituse County really is rich, huh' Cale said as he eyed the library that contains books that's worth thousands and millions.

Cale strolled around the library.

Cale saw different kinds of informations but that didn't interest him, until he found a book that's on top of the shelves.

Red book with a "Perxiss" carving in front of it.

"There it is" Cale said in relief, tiptoeing to get the book that has a 'Perxiss' engraved on front of it.

'Perxiss, the surname of the Female Lead'

'In order to survive this game, I need to find every information I needed'

Cale sat ddown on one of the the chairs.

'The history of Perxiss' Cale's thoughts as he opened the first page of the book.

'The Perxiss household were known for their ability to control spirits. Even tho they can control spirits, the Perxiss Household were not powerful. Unlike the Henituse County whos very rich and influencial, they have no power except them being able to control spirits.'

'Base on the book, the Perxiss only became a Dukedom because of their ability. But even if they're not powerful nor influencial, they were respected through out the noble society because of their spiritual power.'

'The Perxiss Household were known for their spiritual ability, but not only that, just like the Henituse County they were neutral.'

'In terms of position the Henituse County would lose, but when it comes to wealthiness, and influencial matters, the Henituse County wins.' Cale's thoughts as he read the book.

Cale scanned through the record of the said 'Cossette Perxiss'

'Cossette Perxiss. The one and only daughter of the Duke Perxiss.'

'Many nobles mocked and looked down on the Perxiss Household as they said, the Perxiss Household only became a Dukedom because of their Spiritual ability.'

'But then soon changed after Cossette Perxiss was born' Cale already knew the reason on why that soon changed. Cale was surprised after seeing that his record ability from his past life was till there, but he just continue to read the book, searching through useful informations he could use to survive.

'After Cossette Perxiss was born, many citizens and nobles adored her specially the Queen. The mother of the Second Prince Robbit Crossman.'

'Many think that Cossette Perxiss was a blessing itself from the Sun 'God'. With her golden wavy hair that the Royal Family of the Roan Kingdom could only have, many people worshipped and adored her.'

'Although many nobles were born with Yellow hair the people worshipped her because golden symbolize the Sun 'God'

Cale spent his time reading the book, although he can just use his record ability from his past life, he still need to confirm everything.'

While reading the book he felt drowsiness as he tried to keep his eyes open.

'The symptoms' Cale paled as he felt the drowsiness cover him.

A week earlier he always feel his body alwyas getting sleepy and he knows the reason why. 4 days ago fell asleep while accompanying his Father in the garden, but luckily Deruth manage to grab him on time.

Cale falling asleep cause a chaos and ruckus through the whole county.

Soon the healer came and explained on how it was permanently for him to fall asleep anytime and anywhere, where he couldn't control because of him being in coma for 4 years.

Cale knows that, that's not the reason. The reason was the Narcolepsy disorder he received when he was 18 years old.

After that incident Cale wasn't left alone. He was always accompanied with Ron or Deruth. If the two were not there 5 maids surrounds Cale everyday to ensure his safety.

Cale remembered his teammates who would always surround him.

Cale's thoughts were cut as he heard gis butler's voice.

"Young Master, there you are" a man in his forties said as he approached the red hed.

'This scary old man' Cale still remember every morning that the old man gives him a lemon tea.

"Ron, I was just reading through the books. after all it's been years since i learned" Cale said like a professional actor.

"Oho— is that so? Well then Young Master it is nearly night. You shouldn't force your body" Ron said in a benign voice.

'That smile' Cale shivered as he stood up from his sit.

Just as he was about to stood up from his sit. He felt his body became numb as if he couldn't feel anything. Next thing he knew that he fell unconscious as the old man catched him.

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"Are you sure we're not getting in trouble because of you?"

"Shush just trust me"

"You said that the last but we got in trouble"

"I swear this won't get in you in trouble"

Cale watch as he saw two people whispering with each other.

One was a women with golden hair and golden eyes. While the other has a white hair with black eyes.

"You two better explain in 1 minute or else" Cale said annoyingly at the two.

"W-wait let us explain" The white haired said.

The golden haired women stood up as she said "Greetings, I am Angelina or mostly known as the Sun 'God' in the mortal world"

Soon the white haired man akso stoop up to introduce his self.

"Hello my child"

"I'm not your child"

Cale could see the eyes of the haired man twitch of what he said.

"I am Abyss or most likely known as the God of Death in the mortal world"

"And? What's your business with me" Cale said annoyed at the two wanting to leave immediately.

Angelina and Abyss mentally cried at the disrespect.

"Well don't you want to know the reason on why you got transmigrated in this 'game'?' Angelina said smiling while looking at Cale.

"Yes, I want to. And is there a way for me to go back" Cale said as he remembers his friends back in Korea.

"You can't my child"

"What do you mean I can't?"

"My child, you belong in this world" abyss said looking Cale in the eyes.

Cale's eyes widened after hearing what Abyss said.

"Cale, do you believe in reincarnation?" Angelina asked Cale.

"I don't know, maybe they do or maybe they're not" Cale said after recovering from what Abyss said earlier.

"Then would you believe me if I said that your the reincarnation of the past Cale Henituse that got executed"

Cale's eyes widened at the sudden realization.

After Cale got transmigrated he got the OgCale's memories, but he thought those were normal because he was in the body of the OgCale. But it became weirder when he felt what the OgCale felt.

Cale was abiut to say something when Angelina interrupted him.

"Yes you're right. That's the reason on why you have the Past Cale's memories and could feel him." Angelina answered Cale's thoughts as if she could read his mind.

Cale was speechless after hearing this.

"This is why we summoned you here in my domain to help you survive your second life as Cale Henituse again" Abyss said looking to Cale.

Cale will have a higher chance to survive this life if he has a god by his side.

"Well then will you help me survive my doomed faith?" Cale said smiling at the two.

"Of course my child" Abyss said smiling the 14 years old child.

'And you will finally get your happy ending' Angelina's thought as she, Abyss and Cale made a vow to each other.

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4 years.

4 years after Cale made a deal with the God of Death and the Sun Goddess.

In those past 4 years, Cale studied and learned all the things he needs to survive this world.

After Cale woke up, Cale was isolated through the whole outside world.

It was due to his physical and health condition.

Count Deruth and Countess Violan protected Cale from all those prying and greedy nobles.

Cale was not able to leave the county nor even interact with many people.

But now that he reached the age of 18, he will finally debut as the first son of the wealthiest County in the whole eastern continent.

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"We will make Oraboni even more pretty!" Lily said as she drag Cale to the dressing room.

"Wait—"

"Shush— Hyung-nim, now let us do all the work" Basen said while making Cale sit Infront of a mirror.

Cale facepalm as he saw multiple servants and and stylists enter the room.

'This is gonna be a long day'

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The Henituse County was probably the busiest this day.

Servants and Chefs cooking left and right, while organizers were seen everywhere.

Beacrox watched in emotionless face as he watch all the things that's happening.

Beacrox has never seen the first son of the Henituse County. Only limited servants were allowed to go inside the Young Master's room.

His own Father won't even say a single about the mysterious Young Master of his.

Although he hadn't seen this mysterious Young Master of his, he heard the rumors about the mysterious Young Master.

Apparently some says that the Young Mater's beauty is comparable to gods, while some says that he is like the child of the Goddess of Beauty and Lust because of his beauty that's comparable to gods.

But some jealous nobles began spreading some rumors on how the First son of the Henituse County is probably ugly or on how the Young Master probably has skin disease.

Beacrox didn't believe any of those rumors. But one time when he was about to deliver foods for the Young Master, he saw a crimson hair. Although he hadn't seen his face, he could tell that the Young Master of his was a beauty.

Crimson silk hair that reach his waist, pale skin that looks like he had been blessed by Snow God, attractive curvy waist.

When he first saw the Young Master without even seeing his face, he felt as if he was trapped in a void.

After that day there had never been a single day without him thinking about the mysterious Young Master of his.

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Robbit Crossman watch his self in the mirror.

Robbit doesn't understand on why he has attend a measly Count's son's birthday.

Although his mother explained it to him earlier.

"Robbit you have to go, making a good term with the Henituse County will make you assure the throne" Robbit remembered what his mother said.

Robbit wore a white longsleeve with black vest in it. Wearing a white suit with golden embroideries in it and a black neck tie to match it. White pants and black shoes as he fixed his hair.

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Many nobles stood and chatted in luxurious room with beautiful decorations in it.

In front was a stage with white curtains in it. The enormous room was covered in gold and different types of flowers that's worth thousands or millions.

Delicious foods and finest wines were served through the guest.

The night started as the host introduce the guests.

"Prince Robbit Crossman!" The host said withe excitement in his voice.

Many nobles gasp as they heard the guests. They know that the Henituse County was rich and influencial, but for a Prince to come in a birthday celebration is insane.

As the guest were introduce, the host suddenly stopped as he looked through the enormous door with beautiful carving in it.

"The Count and Countess Henituse with Basen Henituse and Lily Henituse!"

The nobles watched with envy as they saw on how powerful the Henituse County is.

The nobles watched as they wait for the star of the event.

"And now introducing the First Son of the Henituse County, Cale Henituse!"

The nobles were mesmerized as their jaw was dropped when they saw the person that came out of the carriage.

Long crimson hair that reached his waist, tied with a black ribbon that matches his crimson hair. Golden leaf was on the left side of his hair.

Pale skin that looks like he had been blessed by the Snow God. Reddish brown eyes that's full wonder, long lashes, red plump lips.

Curves that looks like he had been blessed by the Goddess of Lust and Beauty.

Longsleeve with a red vest in it, white suit with golden and red embroidery on it, the softest and whitest fur in his left shoulder, as a red cape reach his knee covering his left arm.

Robbit Crossman was stunned.

He felt his hearbeat rose as he watch the red head.

He had never seen any one as beautiful as this person.

Even at a young age, he likes to collect beautiful things.

He has seen many beautiful ladies back then, but the red hair's beauty was incomparable.

Robbit felt like to possess the red head.

He wants to keep him to his self.

He gripped his chair as he saw some lustful gaze from the nobles.

His eyes darkening as he watch those lustful gaze.

He doesn't know, it was the first time meeting the red head and yet he felt like he was being suffocated as he watch the red head beauty.

Oh how badly he wants to posses him.

Oh how he badly wants to shove those eyes of the nobles that looks at him with lustful gaze.

Oh only if the red head beauty knew....

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"Your telling that, the second Prince came to a celebration?"

"Yes, Your highness"

"Hmm..."

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Cale sat nervously on his table as he felt those gezes right at his soul.

'I should have convinced Father and Mother to just make a simple celebration rather than this' Cale sulk in his sit.

It has been many years since he interacted with people much less these many peoples.

"I wonder why my Dongsaeng's face is like that"

Cale looks up from his sulking form. Eyes widening when he saw the owner of the voice.

"Eric-Hyung!" Cale said immediately standing up from his sit while smiling brightly.

The nobles who watch the scene were surprised. Since the celebration started the Young Noble has been quite but when the Young Master Eric he began smiling brightly.

"Cale" Eric said, walking closer to Cale.

Eric tapped Cale on the head.

"What was that for?" Cale frowned.

Eric burst into laughter when he saw Cale frowning.

"Now now stop bullying Cale"

Eric and Cale both look to see the owner of the voice.

"Gilbert, Noona, Basen and Lily" Cale's eyes sparkled after seeing his saviours.

"Though Cale look adorable when he's mad" Gilbert said teasing Cale.

"Agree! Hyung's mad face is the best" Basen said while laughing.

"Aigoo! Not you too Basen"

Lily burst out into laughing at his brother's annoyed face.

"Haaahhh—"

They're moment was stopped when an annoying voice came.

"Happy 18th Birthday Young Master Cale"

They turned around then frowned when they saw the owner of the voice.

Cale's eye twitch at the annoying face of Venion Stan.

The others noticing Cale's eye move to surround and protect Cale.

"Ah Young Master Venion" Eric said putting up his fake smile.

"Ah greeting Young Master Cale" Venion said eyeing Cale with hungry eyes

'This fucking piece of shit' Cale's thoughts as his hand twitch.

"I didn't know that, the Young Master Cale was such a beauty"

"Of course you don't t" Lily said in a low tone.

The Young nobles holds their breath as they try not burst out of what Lily said.

Venion felt anger when he heard what Lily said.

Venion stormed out of the scene out of anger

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Robbit watch the scene on the top of the stage.

Robbit eyed darkly at the nobles that was surrounding the redhead.

Robbit watch with amusement when he saw Cale smiling, but also irritated when he saw those pests surrounding the redhead.

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Blood.

Fire.

Despair.

A black haired man was seen standing in a middle of a destroyed village.

Eyes raging, as his bloody hands shakes from rage.

Despair and anger built up inside the black haired man leaving his remaining sanity to the village that used to be his home.

The black haired man laughed like a maniac.

Oh faith so cruel.....

So cruel to the despair.....

But....

What if the despair meets the hope?

Could the hope escape his faith full of despair?

Or

Will the despair finally meet and imprison his sweet hope only for his self?

Chapter Text

It had been three days after the celebration of Cale's 18th Birthday Celebration.

In those three days the Henituse Household were having a hard time.

Having a hard time rejecting all the marriage proposal from their precious young master.

Everytime a marriage proposal or any kinds of letter arrives, Deruth would burn the letters while smiling like a maniac.

Lily stabbed all the papers with sword until all the letters were turned shreds.

Basen who ripped all the letters while having satisfied smile on his face.

Lady Violan who elegantly stopped on the letters, her heels ripping all those letters to shred.

And Ron who used the letters as a target while while throwing sharp knives, ripping all the letters until you couldn't read them

Of course the one who had the most fun burning them all was Beacrox.

If someone ever sees his face while burning down a pile of letter would surely be scared.

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Cale sat in a carriage looking bored.

Cale looked outside of the carriage's window seeing a two abandoned cat.

"Stop the carriage"

The carriage immediately stopped.

"Young Master Cale is there a problem?" Hans said looking a bit confused on why they suddenly stopped.

Cale opens the door of the carriage. He stood up from his sit and then went outside.

Hilsman and Hans who were in charge of following and protecting Cale today immediately follow Cale.

When the redhead stopped walking it led them to a corner of the walls of Henituse Territory.

Cale saw a two cat, one is a gray while the other has red fur.

Cale quickly remove his jacket that's keeping him from getting cold in the middle of the night to wrap it around the two cats.

Hilsman and Han's eyes widened when they saw their Young Master's action.

'sniff— Young Master is so kind for saving those poor kitties'

'Hah! I knew it! Young Master is not only pretty but also kind'

Hilsman and Han's offered their help to carry the cats but Cale said that he wants to carry it on his home.

After that they went to the carriage while Cale was holding the two cats in his arm.

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Beacrox waits for his Young Master to arrive.

It was already dark and it's dangerous for someone like his Young Master who could immediately fall asleep out of nowhere.

Soon a carriage came at the front gate of the Henituse Household.

Ron welcomes his Young Master at the door of the Henituse Household.

Hilsman and Hans went outside first to help Cale go outside of the carriage.

When Cale was about to enter the Henituse Household he was greeted by a vicious smile from Ron.

'I mean— he is the Father of the torturer Beacrox' Cale shivered in his mind.

"Young Master may I know what's that in your hand" Ron said, eyeing Cale's jacket.

Cale immediately took off the jacket that's covering the cats.

"Ho— I see" Ron said letting Cale to go to to his room.

'Seems like my Puppy Young Master made friends with cats'

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"Hans" Cale called out to Hans.

When Hans arrived he saw Cale giving him the cats.

Hans eyes sparkled when he touches the two cats.

"Oh my— aren't these kittens a cutie!" Hans said squealing.

"Take care of them"

"Yes Young Master!" Hans said looking determine.

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Cale sat in his queen size bed.

The redhead wore a nightgown with silk cotton Fabric.

His red hair that reach his waist spread all over back.

If someone ever sees the red head they would assume that he was a girl because of his nightgown and his hair.

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Cale stares at the two cat as he curls wuth his blanket.

"I know what you two are" Cale said at the two cats who acts innocently.

"Meoww" The grey cat meows while titling her head.

Cale frowned.

"Don't act confuse I know you two are a beastman"

The cats were immediately alerted by what the red hair said.

The two cats looks at each other.

Soon the two cats became a kids.

"I am On" the grey haired cat called On said.

"And I am Hong" the red haired cat said while pointing to his self.

Cale just watch them.

Cale actually finds them adorable but he wouldn't admit it.

"I am Cale"

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Cale and the two cats didn't know that someone was watching them.

"Oraboni looks so cute with the two cats"

"Di— did the two cats just turned into a child???"

Cale frowned as he can clearly hear the whispers of his Young siblings.

"Oh no! Oraboni found out"

The door opened revealing Basen and Lily listening to their conversation.

"Hyung— It's not lik—"

Cale immediately cut him off inviting his two siblings in his room locking the door .

Cale made them sit in his bed.

"What are you two doing here"

"Uh...we just—"

"We can't sleep so we decided to go to you Oraboni!"

Basen covers his face in embarrassment.

"Then sleep here" Cale said while patting his queen size bed.

After Cale introduce Lily and Basen to On and Hong, Basen sleep on the right side on his Hyung while Lily on his left side, On and Hong curls in Cale's hand as they all sleep peacefully.

Chapter Text

"Cale where are we going, nya?"

"We're going to the man eating tree" Cale smiled in a mischievous way as he stared at the two cats.

"Y—you can't—!"

"Yeah, you'll die!"

The On and Hong said trying to convince Cale to not go because their afraid that he might get hurt.

"I'm not gonna get hurt I promise"

"But—"

"Calm down you two, I'm not that weak to get hurt by a tree"

On and Hong looks at the red head in disbelief.

"Fine! But we have to come with you"

"Yeah! Just like what Noona said!"

Cale sigh at the two.

'Why are they acting as if they're my Mother' Cale looks at On and Hong that's blocking his way.

"Let's go"

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This might actually be hard.

It's been years since he lift heavy things.

His Family doesn't allow him to lift any heavy objects or go outside alone because of his constantly sleeping everywhere and out of nowhere.

Now his Family finally allowed him to go alone even at night because he finally reach the age of 18.

Cale's hands shake as he lift the sack of bread.

"You sure you don't need help, Cale?" On said watching Cale struggle lifting the sack full of bread.

"Yeah Cale! A little help wouldn't hurt nya!" Hong said eyeing Cale's struggling form.

"No thanks, I can do it myself" Cale said acting tough.

Cale will have his ego broken if he can't even lift a sack full of breads. Especially Infront of kids— well those kids weren't exactly normal but still.

On and Hong assisted Cale as they went to the man eating tree.

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Cale and the two kids finally reach the man eating tree.

"Cale, be careful"

On said warily as they reach the man eating tree.

Cale can feel the two were stiffened.

"You know, you two can just not look."

"N—no way! We're not afraid nya!"

"We're more worried about you, Cale" On said in her cat form as her small paws tapped Cale's shoe.

Okay— now Cale felt insulted.

Cale deadpan at the two cats.

"Now step back you two"

The two cats step back as Cale went closer to the man eating tree.

Cale could hear the whispers of the cats in his back worrying over him.

Cale pours the Bread little by little.

'i can feel it sucking my hand' Cale looks at his hand as he was just done feeding the man eating tree.

"Cale nya!"

On and Hong slowly approach Cale but Cale held them back.

"Don't come near you two"

On and Hong looks at each other as they listen to what Cale said.

Cale stood up from his kneeling form as he faced On and Hong.

"I told you, I won't get in trouble or get hurt" Cale said trying to wash the worried face from the two kids.

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"Cale, that was delicious!" On said in her cat form as she and her brother follows Cale.

"Agree nya!"

Cale, On and Hong had agreed to take a stroll on night.

Though Basen and Lily wants to come, his Father said that Lily is still young to go outside at night, while Basen still had important matters to attend.

It's a shame, Lily and Basen really wants to go and have fun with their Brother, but Cale promised to go with them next time.

Though Deruth and Violan were worried, they decided to let Cale, as it's been years since he was free to go outside whenever he wants. But there was a condition, he should be home when the shops in the territory were closing.

There are still some opened shops in the territory, so Cale was still allowed.

"Cale, look at that man" On said pointing his paws at the at the black haired man that's in the corner of the Henituse walls.

"He looks hungry nya!" Hong said while also pointing his small paw at the man.

Cale looks at the two cats' pleading eyes.

Cale deadpan at the two cats' face. It's like telling him to help the man. Well— it actually is— On and Hong wants to help the man.

"Stop it."

On and Hong looks at Cale with teary eyes trying to convince him.

Cale's eyes twitch at the two cats.

"Ok ok, I'll help the man"

On and Hong's eyes sparkled when they heard what Cale said.

"You're the best Cale, nya!"

"As expected of Cale!"

Cale felt like he had been scammed by a 9 years old and a 7 years old child.

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After they brought an unsalted chicken breast from the shop, they immediately went to the alleyway were the man was.

Cale, On, and Hong stiffened when they tried to approach the man.

The man had a dangerous emmiting aura.

Cale bravely went to the man as the two cats follow.

"Are you hungry?"

No response.

"Cale, he isn't responding!" On whispers right next to Cale.

Cale lift his hand, as his hand tried to approach Choi Han.

Cale felt a strong grip from his hand.

Cale winced in pain as the man held his hand tightly.

"C—cale!"

"Cale!"

On and Hong shouted in their human form as they approach Cale.

The grip suddenly loosened when the man fainted.

Cale rubbed his hand as he tried to soothe the pain.

"Cale!"

"Cale, are you okay???"

On and Hong said gently grabbing Cale's hand.

"Yes, I am okay, don't worry"

Hong looks over the black haired man.

On and Hong both frowned at the black haired man.

'This stranger hurted Cale'

Their thoughts were immediately soothe as they heard their Human's voice.

"Stop emmiting aura you two"

"Sorry Cale"

"Sorry nya..."

Cale looks over the black haired man.

Cale couldn't see the entire face of the man, Cale reach out his hand to sway the hair that's covering the man's face.

Cale's eyes widened when he saw the face.

The man who was supposed to beat him into a pulp.

Choi Han, one of the handsome Male Leads that's obsessed and madly in love with the Heroine.

Cale paled and shivered at thought of getting beaten up to a pulp, a single paper cut for him hurts, then what about getting getting beat up to a pulp.

Cale shivered.

'Nope'

"Hong where's the healing potion?"

"Oh here Cale"

Hong gave the healing potion to Cale that came from the spacial pocket that Deruth gave them to store some important things.

Speaking of Deruth giving it to them, his family already know about On and Hong, they even know that their a cat beastman that came from the cat tribe.

They let On and Hong to stay as they felt pity for the two children, Lily and Basen treated On and Hong like their own siblings while Deruth and Violan also treat On and Hong like their own Daughter and Son.

On and Hong became an additional member to their Family.

Cale said that he didn't want any servant to know since it might cause a rumor. Even Ron and Beacrox only know that On and Hong were cats and nothing else.

Deruth and Violan did a good job keeping On and Hong's identity hidden.

Cale opened the healing potion as he held Choi Han's jaw to open his mouth.

"Cale..."

"This will help him to recover"

"Cale... you're still helping him even tho he harmed you?"

Cale who just finished making the unconscious Choi Han drink the potion looks at On and Hong.

"It's for my own benefits"

"Okay...?"

"...."

'Cale is too kind!' On and Hong thought as they saw Cale leave the food they brought earlier in the shop.

"Let's go"

They immediately left the place, leaving the black haired man with the food on his side.

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Red.

All he see is red.

Red from the peoples he sees as a family.

Red.

Red, the person he last saw before his conciousness got taken away from him.

Chapter Text

It was the middle of the night. Cale was sleeping soundly in his warm, soft, comfortable queen size bed.

Cale was sleeping soundly until a two kids barge in to his room.

Cale groaned when the two kids tried to wake him up.

"Ugh.... It's the middle of the night....let me sleep.." Cale said in a sleepy tone as his eye lids were close.

"Y—you have to wake up!"

Cale frowned when he heard the panic voice of the red haired child.

"Okay— okay I'm up"

Cale said as he lazily sat in his bed, his hair that reach his waist was a mess as he rubbed his eyes to ease his sleepiness.

"Cale!"

"What is it Hong?"

"The Black Haired Man is here!"

Cale rubbed his ears because of what Hong said.

'Heh... surely i misheard that .....right?

"Cale! The black man from earlier is here!"

On said as he shake Cale's body whose paled after hearing what he said

'The black haired man is here....'

'The black haired man is....'

The black haired....'

The sentence kept repeating in Cale's head as if it was a broken tape recorder.

Cale's eyes twitch, body stiffened, as his whole body paled.

.....

'ok'

'Choi Han had to report of what happened to the Harris Village'

Cale sigh in relief when he realized what Choi Han came for.

"But...the chef and the butler"

On and Hong were hesitant to say it to Cale.

Cale's eyebrow rose when he saw the hesitant look that On and Hong were giving.

"What about Ron and Beacrox"

On and Hong looks at each other before proceeding.

"Nevermind"

Cale deadpans at On and Hong.

"Go into your sleeping attire you two"

Cale said because he don't want the childrens to sleep with uncomfortable clothes on.

On went first to change in his pajama, while Hong went after On was done changing. When Hong came out she was now wearing a nightgown that's similar to Cale.

"Go to sleep you two"

Cale said patting his bed.

On and Hong immediately climb to Cale's bed.

Cale was in the middle of the bed as On was in the right side, hugging Cale's body like a pillow whilst Hong was in the left side, soundlessly sleeping as she also hugs Cale, as if Cale was a big pillow.

Cale slept with a big smile on his face knowing damn well that Choi Han would immediately leave sooner or later.

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His Young Master truly is distinctive.

Beacrox had never been interested in a person, but that soon change when he saw his ethereal Young Master of his.

Beacrox watch his Young Master as he carries a sack full of bread with the grey and red cat in his side.

You can call him a stalker or anything, he didn't care, he was having so much fun watching his ethereal Young Master of his.

When Beacrox finally saw the face of the person that kept his interest for how many years, he was stunned. He felt his breathe being taken away from him as he watch the red head. He expected the Young Master of his to be pretty but what he saw at the Birthday Celebration felt like the Young Master of his was a deity.

Ethereal...

Beautiful....

Gorgeous....

Seductive......

That's a few words he can describe to the Puppy Young Master of his.

Beacrox watch in amusement as he saw Cale struggle
with just a sack of bread.

'truly amusing'

Beacrox returned to see what Cale was doing.

'Those two cats'

Beacrox eyed the two cats with suspicion.

He then soon left with a vicious smile on his face.

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Choi Han felt dizziness envelope him. He grabbed the redhead's arm, clutching onto his arm.

He didn't notice the redhead that was squirming in pain under his hold.

He felt his conciousness got taken away from him as his clutch on the redhead loosened.

When he woke saw a bottle and a food on his side.

'Did that person left it here?'

He grabbed the empty bottle to inspect it.

'A healing potion'

'That person even left some food'

Choi who didn't know the person if it was a boy pr a girl because of his blurry eyes earlier.

Choi Han thinks about the redhead individual, though his vision was blurry that time, he could tell that, that person was beautiful. At first he thought that, the person was a women but he saw the adam's apple, meaning that, that person that helped him earlier was a man.

Choi Han still couldn't believe that, the person earlier was a man.

Choi Han still remembers that warm and petite hands reaching out to him.

Choi Han wasn't surprised when he found out that the person was a man, after all this was a fantasy world, everything is possible.

Choi Han who just finished eating the food immediately stood up.

'I need to find the Count of the territory'

Yes, that's right. He has to find the Count to give a proper burial to the Harris Village.

He needs to find that Secret Organization.

He needs them to pay for what they did.

He wants every single blood of the Secret Organization that massacred the Village.

Choi Han ran and ran until he reach the giant manor of the Count.

The gaurds immediately block him before he could even enter.

He trashed.

The gaurds couldn't hold him.

A few minutes later, a man in his forties who came from the manor looks at him with displeased face.

This man is dangerous.

Blood clings to the old man.

Choi Han eyed him darkly the same as the old man also eyed him darkly.

He could feel that the man has a knife hiding from his pocket.

"May I know what commotion is happening right now? I don't want the Young Master to wake up because of some noise"

The old man looks at him with killing intent.

Choi Han payed no mind to his stare as he has other important matters to tell the Count.

"I need to see the Count"

"For what reason?"

"It's an important matter, I can't tell you"

Choi Han could see the old man's fingers twitch.

"Well then, I am Ron. I'll be the one that's escorting you to the count"

The old man whose name is Ron smiled in a benign way.

"All of you were dismissed"

Ron said at the gaurds.

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When they enter the manor Choi Han was amazed yet he wasn't surprised since this was a fantasy world, anything could happen.

"Wait here"

Ron said coldly at Choi Han.

When Choi Han was left alone, he saw some pictures.

His eyes widened when he saw the person that's in the giant picture frame.

The same shade of red that he saw earlier.

The shade of blood.

Choi Han wasn't mistaken. The man in the giant picture frame was the man that helped him earlier.

He reach out to touch the frame.

"What are you doing you punk"

Choi Han's forehead curled when he heard what the old man called him.

"Tell me who is this person"

Choi Han ask Ron with seriousness in his face.

Ron frowned but soon answered the dog's question.

"He is the first son of the Henituse County"

Choi Han's eyes widened when he heard what Ron said. He could finally repay the stranger.

"Is there a problem"

Choi Han could see it. Ron looks at him with murderous and killing intent.

"Nothing"

"I have already told the count, he said that I should take care of you, so you will he under my wing this night" Ron said benign voice.

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The old man brought him to a kitchen. When Ron opens the door, it there was a man who was cooking, wich you could probably tell that he was a chef.

The chefs forehead curled, displeased when he saw Choi Han.

"Son, Beacrox this is Choi Han"

'Beacrox'

He could tell that this manwas also dangerous.

To think that the fragile man lives with dangerous individuals bothers him.

This chef was the same as the butler.

Both were dangerous.

Both had the scent of blood in them.

Before Choi Han knew it, Beacrox and Ron attacks him.

Ron aims for his heart whilst Beacrox aims for his head.

Both had the intent to kill him.

Choi Han immediately block the two, pulling out his sword to fight the two.

.........

After the fight Ron and Beacrox were left with an injury on their neck.

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Before the sun could even rise, Choi Han already left the manor to find traces of the Secret Organization.

He could feel the cold and vicious stare from the manor.

The chef and butler were watching him as he leaves the manor.

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"That punk had the scent of that Organization in him"

Beacrox and Ron watch as Choi Han left. They could tell that Choi Han knew that they were watching but they didn't care.

"That punk also seems to know the Puppy Young Master"

Beacrox gripped the knife he was holding.

He should've watch his Puppy Young Master of his carefully.

"Ho— is that so?"

Beacrox said to his Father with a glint of possessiveness in his eyes.

Ron watch in amusement as he saw the glint of possessiveness in his son's eyes.

Ever since that day when his son saw the Puppy Young Master of his, he could tell that his son likes the Young Master. With the way he acts whenever the Young Master was brought in to the topic.

'I guess I could help my son a little bit'

"You should always watch your bunny, or else soem wolf might steal it"

Ron watch in amusement as he saw a glint of jealousy from his son's eyes.

Teasing his son is probably the second funniest he can do, of course the first funniest to do was to tease his Puppy Young Master with a cup of lemon tea.

"Well then I'll take my leave son"

Ron placed a hand on his son's shoulder before he left.

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"Young Master"

"It's time to leave"

Chapter Text

"Young Master it is time to wake up, didn't you said yesterday to wake you since you want to stroll around the city?"

Cale stretch his so that the sleepiness in body would ease.

"Why didn't you woke me up earlier Ron?"

Cale who had just gotten out of bed said to Ron who was Standing beside him.

"I didn't dare to wake you up since you sleep so peacefully"

Ron said as if he was an old man watching his grandson peacefully sleeping.

"Ron what happened to your neck?"

Cale who notice Ron's neck that has a band aid tape roll covering his neck.

"Oh it's nothing Young Master, I just got scratch by some cat"

Ron's reply to Cale's question.

'Is the cat referring to soem innocent person?'

Cale in his thoughts while dumbfoundingly looking at Ron's neck.

"Ron prepare my bath, I want to stroll around the city for today"

Cale whose now standing Infront of the mirror said.

Combing his hair using his hands as he doesn't his hair to get tangle up.

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'As expected!'

The servants who helped Cale earlier to dress up were in awe when they saw they're Young Master.

Crimson hair that reach his waist were tied into a braid with a black ribbon, the ribbon has a beautiful black gems in it.

Long sleeve with a black vest in it, black pants that reach below his knee, black boots that covers the rest of legs, a black ribbon that has a black gem in it was tied in his collar matching his hair tie. And a black retro hat that has a ribbon in it.

The Young Master was mesmerizing, his face glows as his red hair shined because of his black clothes.

Red really does suit black.

"Aren't these too.... exaggerating?"

"No, it's not, Young Master"

Cale was startled by the sudden voice. He turned around to look around to see Ron smiling like and old man watching his grandson.

'Honestly this old still scares me even after all those years'

Cale who dumbfoundly thought.

"Young Master, the carriage is ready"

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'How did it come to this?

Cale's eyes twitch as he watch a for men trailing behind his back like a ducklings tp their mother.

He thought that his only company for this day was Ron...but why the heck is Hans, Vice Captain Hilsman, and Beacrox here?

'Nope just ignore them'

Cale continue strolling around the city while Beacrox and Ron were just watching him from behind. Vice Captain Hilsman whose attention is always getting attracted by some different things in the city and Hans who kept feeding those stray cats he found in the streets.

Soon they have reach they're destination.

A shop that was owned by one of the characters in Choi Han's group.

Just as Cale was about to open the door a sudden force pushed him, nearly stumbling but Beacrox had caught him just in time.

When Cale opened his eyes he was in Beacrox, the shock in his eyes were still visible.

"OH NO— PLEASE I'M REALLY SORRY—"

Cale looked over, his eyes widening when he saw the owner of the voice.

'Cossette Perxiss...'

'No...I can't be mistaken...'

The person Infront of him was the Heroine, Cossette Perxiss.

People who witnessed the scene looked over to Cale with pity.

Cale's shoulder whose shaking because of the shock after meeting the Heroine was misunderstood. They thought that he was shaking because of the impact from the fall.

"I-i'm sorry— I didn't mean it!"

Cossette said in a panicking voice, reaching out her hands to help Cale but her hands were slap off by Beacrox who looked at her as if she was some prey while Beacrox is the predator ready to kill.

"Young Master are you okay?"

Beacrox said, reaching over to Cale's shaking body.

Cale's body started to become numb, eyes tearing as if he was a cat that had been bullied.

'shit...my narcolep—'

Cale's thoughts were cut off as he fell asleep in Beacrox arms.

The citizens who saw the scene panicked as Cossette kept repeating her apology over and over again. Beacrox who ignore Cossette whilst Ron, Hans and Vice Captain Hilsman made a way for Beacrox whose carrying Cale in his arms because of the crowding citizens.

After the incident the commoners talked and spread rumors on how the Young Master of the Henituse County was fragile and weak.

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A few hours later.

Cale opens his eyes to see that he was in his bedroom. All he remembered was he was taking a stroll and then he met the Heroine.

Met the Heroine.....

Met the.....

Cale immediately stood up from his bed causing the people in the room to get stratled.

Before he could even move an inch a person runs over to him so fast hugging his frail body.

"Young Master! I'm very sorry!"

Cossette said as she hugs Cale who was stiffened because of the act.

Cale paled.

He's fucked.

He had just met his first doom. "Meeting the Heroine"

"Young Lady Cossette, let the Young Master rest first" Ron said in a nice voice yet you could see a faint of displeased from his face.

"Ah— pardon me Young Master Cale, I didn't intend to shock you because of my actions"

Cossette said bowing as an apology of what she did earlier.

"No— Lady Cossette it's okay—"

Cale said as he tries to make Cossette not bow Infront of him.

"A daughter of a Duke shouldn't be bowing to a merely count's son"

The servants who heard that gasp, Ron and Beacrox frowned after hearing what Cale had just said.

'YOUNG MASTER—!'

'Young Master *sniff *sniff stop being too nice *sniff'

The servants thoughts looking at Cale as if he was some kind of angel that was sent by the gods.

"No— don't think lowly of your self!"

Cossette said grasping Cale's shoulder whose eyes once again widened.

'So much is happening'

"I—"

Just as Cale was about speak he was once again cut off when someone suddenly barge into the room.

"HYUNG!"

"ORABONI!"

"CALE!"

And there they goes the Henituse Family worrying too much everytime Cale gets hurt.

The Henituse Family turned to face Cossette whose face was painted with guilt.

"I'm really sorry!"

Cossette once again repeated her apologizing.

Violan placed over her hands to Cossette's shoulder.

"Lady Cossette please don't blame your self, it's all an accident, no one knew that it would happen"

Violan said as she comforts Cossette.

"Yeah, Mother is right, it's not your fault so kindly please stop bowing to me"

Cale said carefully as he doesn't want to mess with the Heroine.

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Ron looks at the blonde haired women with displeased eyes.

Soon leaving the room to prepare some lemon tea for his Puppy Young Master.

Just as ge entered the kitchen he saw his son whose making a meal for their Puppy Young Master.

"Son"

Ron called out to Beacrox.

Beacrox didn't respond but you could see the murderous aura in him. His grip on the kinfe tightening remembering that shaking form of his beloved Puppy Young Master.

'Ho—'

Ron watch in amusement. It was entertaining watching his son's face when it comes to his Puppy Young Master.

Ron puts over his left hand to his Son's shoulder.

Ron leaned over to his son's left ear whispering:

"Son you should always watch over your bunny or else"

Beacrox who heard what his Father said frowned.

"What do you mean?"

Ron gave him a silent treatment, leaving him alone in the kitchen.

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"What are you two doing here?"

Cale said trying to steady his voice from shaking because of the two people in front of him.

"Young Master Cale! I said to the count to let me escort you to the Capital as an apology of what happened yesterday and he agreed! Also I have already told my Father so there's nothing to worry about!"

"Cale-nim! I am Choi Han, the count assigned me to be your gaurd while going to the Capital!"

The peoples who spoke looks over to Cale like some tamed puppies.

Cale's eyes twitch, body stiffens after hearing what they said.

Currently he's going to travel with the Heroine of this story aka Cossette Perxiss and the two male leads, aka Beacrox Molan and Choi Han.

'Great...'

'Just great....'

Seems like the gods were having fun with his life, huh?

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"ACHOO—!"

In another place a certain man sneezed like crazy for no reason.

'Why do I feel likes someone was planning my death even though I'm the one who rules it?'

The man just shivered.

"Ehh— it's probably nothing"

The man said going back to his paper works.

Chapter Text

'Should I ask Hans to prepare the presents?'

-A few moments earlier before he left the County-

"Should I buy you a present while I'm on a trip?"

Cale already knew that his siblings will request for something, he just wants them to ask him themselves.

"Really?!"

Lily's eyes sparkled after hearing what her Orabeoni said.

She had longed wish to have a sword but many nobles specially their Family relatives said that a lady like her should not be holding a sword. She was also shy to ask her Mother and Father that's why she could only watch the knights train they're swordsmanship from a far.

But now maybe she could finally have her own sword and train herself to became a swordsman in the future.

Cale watched Lily's expression. Her face beemed with happiness, her eyes full of excitement.

'As I thought she wanted a present'

Cale waits for what will Lily request.

"A sword"

Cale's eyes looked over to Lily's face that's tinted with a small blush.

"Hmm?"

"Please buy me a sword"

Lily couldn't handle her excitement. The thought of having a sword and finally train as a swordsman excites her. She tried controlling her face expression but the tinted blush on his face couldn't hide it.

"Really?"

"Hyung-nim, Lily's dream these days is to become a swordsman"

Cale examined Lily's body.

'Come to think of it, despite her being only a 7 years old, she's tall and has a good physics. I'm sure she could become a swordsman if she put effort in it'

"I guess it would suit her. I'll buy you an expensive one"

Lily's eyes sparkled. A big smile was put up on her face.

"Thank you!"

Cale looked over to Basen.

"Basen, you want something too?"

"A fountain pen"

"Got it"

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Cale's thoughts were cut off when the carriage immediately stop.

Cale looks over rhe window to see why the carriage stop.

"Why did it stop?"

When he look outside he saw many bandits blocking their way.

"You think they can see the symbol on the carriage?"

"I guess so"

"Idiot, beginners"

Cale look over again to the window. He saw Ron that's riding on a horse.

"Young Master, looks like we will need to take a break"

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After the bandits were taken care of, they stop to take a break.

Cale admits it. Beacrox's cooking is the best. Yet...the rabbits still gives him shiver.

Cale puts the rabbit soup on the table, not touching it as he lost his appetite after how Ron demonstrated him on how to hunt a rabbit.

"Young Master-nim!"

Cale looks over to see Cossette waving her hand at him with a big smile on her face.

Cossette was in a separated carriage with him. Her carriage has the crescent moon symbol of the Perxiss Duchy while Cale has the Golden Turtle symbol that symbolizes the Henituse County.

Cale just look over to Cossette whose walking towards him.

'Cossette can have her way to the two Male Leads while we're on the way to the Capital'

Cale likes the idea, as long as he doesn't mess up with the Heroine and the Male Leads he won't have a problem. (Mf jinxing himself)

Cossette smiled at Cale.

"Young Master, were you alright earlier?"

"Yes, I am, don't worry too much, after all I have many knights to protect me"

The two had a conversation for a while until Ron came.

Ron look over to Cale's untouched rabbit soup. A smile was put on his face.

"You didn't eat much, do you not have an appetite?"

Cale sweat dropped at Ron's tone.

'This old man definitely enjoy making fun of me'

"Huh, none at all"

Cossette stood facung Cale.

"Are you sure you're okay? I noticed that you still haven't touched your soup"

"No— no I'm okay thank you for worrying"

Cale and Cossette smiled brightly at each other. Their smile radiated, an imaginary light surrounding them. The knights and servants who saw the scene jaw dropped. They swear they could see a light emmiting from them!

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Cale was peacefully relaxing until a sudden voice called for him.

"Cale-nim"

"Young Master-nim"

Cale sweatdropped. He looks over to see Cossette and Choi han approaching him with different directions. Choi Han was on the left while Cossette was on the right.

When they both reach Cale, they look at each other.

'Cossette will finally have her moment with Choi Han'

Cale's thoughts not noticing the way Cossette and Choi Han looks at each other.

The peoples surrounding was sure that they could see an imaginary light earlier but not the light that they saw, instead it's like a storm was raging between them.

Cossette looks over to Choi Han sharply while Choi Han looks at Cossette with a murderous gaze.

They both look at each other.

'Stay away from Young Master-nim! You black dog'

'And if I don't? You're acting like you're not acting like a Golden retriever to Cale-nim earlier'

Cale just smile thinking that Cossette and Choi Han were probably getting closer like in the game.

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-3 Days Later-

It had been 3 days since the bandits incident. They were now in a Viscount's Territory right next to the Henituse Territory. A villa belonging to the Viscount was built inthe mountains on the right side of this village a few years ago.

Cale thinks about the mana explosion that will happen in 3 days. He can't have that dragon exploding or else he'll get in trouble specially when a Duke's daughter was on a travel with him. It would cause a problem to the County.

Cale thinks about the informations he knew.

'The Marquis's second son, Venion. He was a crazy physcho who crippled his own brother. He sometimes visits the villa to toture the black dragon'

Cale's thoughts keep going while sitting on the carriage.

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'Such a cliche!'

Cale said in the carriage as he saw Choi Han jump in to save an old man crossing the road.

Cale sigh, walking outside the carriage.

'Oh that's him'

Cale in his thoughts watching a blonde haired man get outside of the carriage.

This wasn't the first time meeting Venion. He had already met him on his 18th birthday.

"Choi Han"

Cale called over to Chou Han whose getting getting yelled over by Venion's servants.

"Stop it"

Cale puts his hand over Choi Han's shoulder to calm him.

"Cale-nim—!"

"Calm down"

Cale looks over to Venion's sleeve.

'That sleeve on that dress...it surely belongs to th dragon'

Venion walks over to Cale, reaching out his left hand.

"Ah! Young Master Cale! It's nice meeting you again"

Cale could see the tint of blush on that Bastard's face. He knew that Venion had a little crush on him ever since his 18th birthday yet he didn't made a move on it knowing that he could use his little crush on him for some future events.

Choi Han was emmiting a murderous aura looking Venion's hand as if he wants to cut it.

Cale reach over Venions left hand while putting up a smile on his face.

"Young Master Cale, May I know what's your relationship with that person besides you?"

Venion ask over while eyeing Choi Han disgustingly.

'Disgusting'

Cale wants to vomit but he needs to keep the act. After this he'll ask Ron to sanitize his hand.

"Oh, Choi Han? He was the one that's assigned to be my bodyguard until I reach the Capital"

Cale could see it. A displeased face in his face.

Choi Han gripped his sword slowly pulling out of its shealth.

Choi Han didn't like the way Venion looks at Cale. His looks were filled with lust. He wants to rip out his eyes.

Cale saw on how Choi Han was slowly pulling out his sword, immediately placing his hand on Choi Han's shoulder to calm him.

Venion who saw the act felt rage.

'Are they ignoring me?!'

But before Venion could even reach out his hand to Cale, another hand slapped him.

Venion's eyes widened filled with anger.

'Who would dare harm a noble?!'

He looks over to see a blonde haired women blocking his view over Cale.

"Pardon me Young Master Venion for my rudeness"

Cossette said while acting like a shield Infront of Cale.

"Ah Young Lady Cossette"

Venion tried keeping his smile. He didn't want Cale to see him in an embarrassing state.

"Nice meeting you, Young Master Venion"

Cossette smiled in a cold way. Even though the Perxiss Duchy doesn't have much power, he still couldn't disrespect a Duke's daughter.

Cossette had long hated Venion ever since she first met him on the gatherings regarding about politics.

Venion and Cossette looks at each other coldly.

"Young Master Venion, as you see Young Master Cale is my companion while going to the Capital"

Venion knew it. What Cossette said had other meaning.

'Touch Cale Henituse or you'll get in trouble'

Venion could only tch.

"Well then Young Lady Cossette"

Venion said while putting up a fake smile infornt of Cossette.

"And Young Master Cale, I'll be going"

Venion went closer to Cale kissing the back of his hand. Cossette want to protest but he saw Cale's face, immediately behaving like a Puppy.

Choi Han who saw the scene imagine his self cutting Venion's hand over and over again.

After a few moments later Venion already left.

"Cale-nim!"

"Young Master-nim!"

Both Cossette and Choi Han immediately ran to him.

Cossette was handing out a handkerchief at him, Choi Han worrying over him.

"Young Master"

Cale heard Ron's voice. He shivered. The looks on Ron's face looks like he was ready for murder, Beacrox who were still holding his knife was emmiting a murderous aura, his forehead had vein showing like it's about to pop.

'They look like they're about to kill me'

Cale once again shivered.

Chapter Text

The people of the Perxiss Household had known long that their Young Lady's knowledge is out of ordinary. And you can say that the Young Lady is quite... pitiful.

Very pitiful.

Yes, indeed.

They had seen on how the noble society treated her with respect and adored but you can't deny the look on their faces.

She was an individual.

Many noble women and even mens of her age doesn't want to socialize nor talk to her because of her abilities. Abilities that the Young Lady didn't want.

For others, having spiritual powers may be a blessing for them but for Cossette....it was the opposite. It was a curse to her.

You see, she had awaken her spiritual powers at such a young age, a no ordinary human can do. Because usually most spirit users awaken theirs at the age of 13-14 but hers got awaken at the age of 8.

After awakening her spiritual powers, her once cherry blossom-like eyes became red. Red eyes like those monsters roaming around the wilderness and anywhere around the whole Continent.

Because of that many peoples not just nobles became terrified of her but then soon change after someone spread out a rumor of her being blessed by the Sun 'God' because of her golden hair.

She hates it.

She hates on how they now adore her.

She hates on how they adore her hair,

She hates on how they despise her red eyes.

She hates on how no one can even make an eye contact with her.

She hates everyone...

That soon change after her short trip.

The Young Lady was roaming around the Henituse Territory, checking every stores and places.

Finding a shop café with novel books in there, she did not even think twice, immediately entering the shop café.

Cossette has a hobby of reading books, but book novels is her favorite. Her favorite story was the book "Eternal Spring"

She had found this old book at the corner of the Roan Public Library.

That book indicates of the Spring God. The book didn't said the exact appearance of Spring God, but all she knew is that the Young God was ethereal. Yes, ethereal.

The Spring God was said to be gentle, wise, and most of all, ethereal. His beauty was said to be able to beat the Female Gods. Many gods had tried to court and even marry him.

Meanwhile the Celestial Gods had taken a liking to him.

The cruel God of Hell.

The mischievous God of Death.

The merciless God of Darkness.

The wise and intelligent Moon God.

The sadistic God of Void.

The emotionless God of Fear.

The cold God of Pain.

Those were the Gods that had taken a liking to the God of Spring.

The plot goes by as the Seven Celestial Gods fight for him to the point that it cause a war. The God of Spring who had lost many of his people during the war, was angered.

The once peaceful and ethereal forest that the people of the God of Spring gave to the Young God as a gift for what the Young God did for them, was now wrecked mess. The forest use to have many kinds of animals but now, all you can just see was the corpses of the animals that got involved while the war was raging.

The Spring God embraced the cold and lifeless body of his three mortal childrens. Yes, mortal. The Spring God had taken and raised the three mortal as his own.

The three children became his happiness and everything.

But because of the war and selfishness of the Seven Celestial Gods, those happiness were taken from him, leaving him with anguish and despair.

At the end, the God took his life to turn back the time. He took his life to meet the peace he had been looking for.

The Seven Celestial Gods were angered. Watching their beloved take his life. The Seven God swore to find his reincarnation, they swore to never let him go.

The book was cut of there. Cossette felt pity for Spring God. The book was cruel for the Young God.

Cossette was sad because she can't see a single continuation of the book or even another copy of it.

But she saw something engraved in it.

'최정건'

She can't comprehend what language it is, so she just decided to leave it alone.

An hour later she had realize that her Father had been searching for her, urgently she stood up running to open the door.

She hadn't realized that there was a person from the other side trying to open the door.

She was shocked.

She had never been shock.

Red.

Red like her eyes.

Hair like blood...

Crimson like her eyes...

The man Infront of her also had red but....his was bloody, it was like an old age wine.

It was unbelievable....The man Infront of her was like a Main Character of a novel! He looks like those characters from the novels she had read before!

After recovering, immediately apologizing to the person Infront of her but before she could even hold him, she felt a bloodlust, a bloodlust coming from the man that's holding him from falling.

"Young Master!"

Cossette's eyes widened after realizing that this person was the son of the Henituse County, she apologized many times.

After reaching over to the Henituse County, this was the first time she had felt this.

The red head didn't even blamed her...

But instead, he even want to befriend her!

This was the first time. She knew it. She could see the look in their eyes whenever they speak to her.

Some looked down on her...

Some looked at her with pity....

But Cale...

Cale is different. He doesn't look down on her nor even feel pity for her. He just treat her normally.

Cossette wondered, the Henituse Family's hair was brown, even Countess Violan's hair was brown unlike Cale's beautiful red hair. Her questions were soon answered after seeing Cale's biological mother.

'Cale's Mother is so pretty! They're even look alike!'

Cossette can't help but blush. I mean who wouldn't—?! Cale looks like a fragile glass doll while sleeping!

'More over— doesn't this scene looks like Sleeping Beauty?!'

Cossette watched Cale's face.

'I womder what Young Master would look like in a dress—'

She mentally slapped herself.

The servants who were watching the scene just stared in confusion.

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"Have you ever seen a dragon?"

Cale knows it. It was mentioned in the chapters of the game that Choi Han had met a black dragon, the dragon soon got killed by Choi Han after going on a rampage. But regarding to the timeline right now it'll probably be the lizard-looking monsters that came from the Dark Forest.

"A dragon?"

"Yes, a dragon"

"I've seen something similar once"

Cale deadpans.

'Similar, my ass. The lizard-looking monsters living in the Dark Forest are similar to dragons?'

"How was it?"

"How so?"

"Its appearance, its strength. It was a monster in all aspects"

"Is that so?"

Cale crossed his arms.

"Then you have not seen a dragon"

"Excuse me?"

Cale gulps.

'Why the hell does he sound offended?"

Crossing his legs, he took another cup of tea. Drinking the cup of tea in his hand as he brush of the strands of hairs in his face.

Cale was glad that Ron wasn't here to give him those bitter-sour lemon tea he's making. Cale shivered at the thought of those lemon teas.

Choi Han who was watching the scene can't help but thought:

'Was he seducing me?'

After realizing his thoughts, he mentally slapped his face.

"Dragons are like people"

Choi Han paid attention to what Cale said.

"Dragons, beast people, dwarves, elves, they are all like human"

"Why? Because they also have emotions and lives"

Choi Han clenched on the arm chair. After years of surviving and living like an animal in the Forest of Darkness, it felt like his sanity was taken from him. He can't even show his emotion to cry himself out because the monsters might hear him.

He didn't move an inch, just watching the person that saved him that night. That night is where he was about to give up but suddenly he came.

He swore to take revenge of the organization that massacred his family at the Harris Village.

Cale placed the empty cup in the table.

"Such an existence has fallen into darkness since it was born"

"The only thing currently lighting up the darkness in its life is torches, and it has never seen the light of the sun"

Cale made an eye contact with Choi Han.

"What kind of life do you think it is having?"

"It is being forced to become an existence without rationality"

"It had to suffer through its loneliness without any family or anything to lean on"

Choi Han watched Cale intently. Black eyes meeting the reddish-brown eyes. Hand, curled into a fist.

"It is tortured and abused everyday, and is only left alone, barely alive"

The once cool and Peaceful atmosphere were quickly replaced with a heavy one.

'I knew it would be his reaction'

Eyeing Choi Han's face, looking at it, seeing the heavy atmosphere around Choi Han's face. It gives him shiver.

Cale was definitely shaking.

Usually he would be scared, but not to the point that he'll shake. Cale knows it. The man Infront of him could kill him any seconds.

The aura that the black haired man was releasing was... intimidating. It felt like he just wants to hide and never come out.

It made it worse when in his past life, the man Infront of him was the one that beaten him up to a pulp.

No.

He can't have him see his fear. He can't have any of those lunatic Male Leads see him shaking in fear because of them.

Because once he makes a single mistake, it'll be over for him.

Inhaling deeply, he took another sip of his tea to calm his shaking body.

"And..."

"That existence is nearby"

Choi Han stayed silent in his sit.

A few seconds, Choi looked at him directly. The aura earlier was gone, it made Cale easier to breathe.

"Will you save it and try to tame it?"

Asking in a serious tone.

Body stiffening, paling after hearing what Choi Han had said just now.

"Are you crazy?"

Choi Han stared at Cale, dumbfounded.

"Huh?"

"Why would I try to tame it?"

"Then?"

"Then what? Why are you asking such obvious question?"

Regaining his posture, Cale crossed his legs.

"Shouldn't a dragon live like a dragon?"

"I see"

"Then will we be saving that dragon?"

"Yes, so I need your help"

Choi Han's eyes widened, immediately he stood up, looking excited with a faint of blush in his face.

"Anything. I will do anything to help"

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"Cale-nim"

"You should wear this too"

Cale was now wearing a shabby clothes. Tossing over the clothes he was holding over to Choi Han.

Choi Han, in curiosity asks over:

"What is this"

Ignoring Choi Han, he just continue fixing the fake uniform.

"Btw, ....Are we doing something bad?"

"Yes, something bad, we're doing something bad to Venion"

Not even thinking twice, he took over the shabby clothes.

"Ah"

"Please give it to me"

While Choi Han was dressing, Cale tied his hair to be able to hide it inside the cloak.

After he was done, he pointed over to On and Hong who were in their cat form, sleeping in their bed.

"Ah, these kids are from the cat tribe"

Looking over, Choi Han saw a two cats. A grey and red one.

"They are beast people"

Choi Han walked over to the bed staring at On and Hong whose also staring at Choi Han.

"This is Choi Han, this is On, that is Hong"

Cale said introducing On and Hong to Choi Han who were still staring at the two cats.

"End of introductions"

"Everybody get ready"

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Looking at the clock in his hands, it is the time.

"Let's go"

They started running through the forest until they encountered some knights that's probably gaurding the the cave.

Working perfectly, Cale was the one in command as Choi Han was protecting Cale while he was knocking of some of the gaurds. On and Hong were making fogs and poison to paralyzed the enemies.

Cale looked over to Choi Han.

'He just need one hit per person'

Cale was terrified.

Clearly.

'Such a streight...'

While in his thoughts, a man sneakily tried to attack Cale but Choi Han was fast. Immediately, he kicked the man's face, leaving that man flying over with bloodied and probably dislocated skull.

Eyes widened, Cale looked over to the man who had been kicked by Choi Han.

'Is that man dead...?'

Immediately leaving his thoughts, he looked ove to Choi Han.

"I'll leave it over to you"

And with that that Cale went inside the cave, while Choi Han were fending of some enemies.

When Cale was gone, Choi Han released an intense murderous aura that gave the enemies a shiver.

"Nobody can get pass this spot"

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"Why?"

"Why?!"

"Why is the magic crystal ball not working?!"

Venion screamed in frustration and fear, clutching his head as he tried to use the magic crystal ball.

Venion panicked when he saw a man with black clothing.

"D-don't come here! Do you knwo what is in here?!"

Venion said trying to frighten the man in black.

'He must be scared'

'If the torturer recived an attack higher than an average person's strength, he would instantly blow up. It was one of Venion's safety measures'

Body shaking in panick as a greenish air surrounded the torturer.

Gasping and screaming after realizing that it was a poison, mouth drooling as he clutch his throat.

Falling to the ground unconscious, Cale took over the key that's in Venion's pocket.

'This is the key"

Cale in thoughts said while dangling the key.

On and Hong came over to Cale's saide, they both stared at the unconscious man on the floor.

"Thank you for your hard work"

On and Hong beemed at the sudden praise the red head gave them.

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After a few minutes, they had reach the cell that has a black dragon in it.

"Hey"

The dragon was sleeping. The black dragon were full bruises and dried blood, probably because of the torture.

Opening the cell, he spoke over to the black dragon whose asleep.

"Let's leave"

The dragon soon opened his eyes, navy blue eyes meeting the cinnamon eyes.

Cale took his mask, and lowered his hood, letting his hair fall over.

Cale carried the injured dragon in his arms.

His limbs shaking, trying to hold the body of the black dragon.

Cale placed the dragon on the floor, examining the dragon.

"Looks painful"

"You don't have to say anything, I know"

The black dragon growled.

Cale walked over to the suppose scape route.

He frowned after seeing Venion's unconscious body on the floor.

"Ugh this in the way!"

Cale kicked Venion's body to get access to the wall that's supposed to be the scape route.

Cale holds the walk to feel wich one is the smooth part.

Looking over to the stares, he saw Choi Han enter.

"All done"

"Yes"

Choi Han looked surprised after seeing the black dragon that's full of blood and bruises.

Choi Han looked at the man on the floor with killing intent.

Reaching over his tied hair, Cale took the black ribbon that's holding his hair, letting his waist length hair loose spread all over his back.

"As you instructed, I left the escaping workers alone"

Looking at Cale's back, Choi Han watched Cale's back. His eyes following the movement of the red head.

"And I've disabled those that were able to fight"

"Good"

"Punch here"

Cale said as he points his finger to the wall.

"Excuse? With all my strength?"

Cale paled at what Choi had said just now.

'Are you planning to destroy the entire cave?!'

He panicked in his thoughts but he manage to answer calmly to Choi Han.

"No"

Choi Han punch the wall, making a loud bang and a big hole in the wall.

Cale turned around to protect himself and the dragon to the small debris and smoke that came from the wall where Choi Han had punch.

Turning over, realizing what he had done. He quickly went to Cale who was holding the injured black dragon in his arms.

"Cale-ni—"

"Shush!"

Before Choi Han could even speak, Cale interupted him, pointing over the torch hanging in the wall.

When Choi Han got the torch, Cale stood while carefully holding the black dragon.

"Let's go"

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The dragon's eyes widened.

This was the first he had seen different light.

Not the light of a torch but from the sky...

Cale didn't mind the dragon, he simply placed the dragon on a blanket.

Cale took a harp object while facing the black dragon.

Choi Han, On and Hong were startled as they watch Cale hold the sharp object Infront of the dragon.

'No..It can't be right...?'

'...'

'Was...he planning to kill the dragon to end its suffering...?'

The three had worried thoughts while watching.

Cale grabbed the collar. Small gasps were heard.

The dragon closed his eyes, thinking that it'll be it. It'll be the end of it.

Expecting some sort of pain, he close his eyes. However just a small sound of metal came.

Opening his eyes, he saw the callar that had been holding him for all those years.

The navy blue eyes once again met the cinnamon once.

Taking a a bottle with red liquid in it, Cale took the lid, kneeling over to the dragon.

"Do you know how much money I spent on you?"

The dragon hissed at Cale. He waste no time, he held the dragon's chin to make the dragon drink the potion.

The dragon stiffened. Remembering the torture he had endured all thos eyears.

The dragon's eyes widened when the red head made him drink a liquid.

"So you better heal properly. You foolish punk"

A blue light emmited from the dragon's body. The once tail that's full of bruises were healed.

"You're a dragon, one of the most intelligent species that is. You can speak like a person so answer me"

"What do you do once you're free?"

The dragon stared at the emptied bottle that the red head was holding.

"I..."

"I'll live"

"I'll leave this place"

"I don't eant to be tamed"

"Then do that"

The dragon's can't believe what he's hearing. That human is probably just lying...

"You're a dragon. You have the Right to live freely like one"

"I won't take you"

The dragon's eyes widened.

"Stop lying!"

The dragon shouted at Cale.

"Humans always lie!"

"That's true, I'm a pretty good liar"

Choi Han, On, and Hong were relieved after hearing what Cale said.

"Still you should live the way you want"

Cale stood up while brushing of his knees.

Before Cale can even stand up, his body became limp. Choi Han immediately ran to Cale who was about to fall of.

The Count had said the condition of Cale so it was no surprise to him that Cale was fainting right now.

Eyes widened, the dragon looked over to the unconscious redhead in Choi Han's arms.

"Don't worry I'll take care of Cale-nim"

Choi Han stood up while Cale was in his arms. On and Hong stares at the dragon then proceeds to follow Choi Han to the inn that they were staying.

The dragon watch as the silhouette of the people who had save him disappear.

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Choi Han stared at his leige's face.

He can't help but to stare.

His leige had thought him how to save and to protect lives.

He watch Cale's breathing.

Red hair....

Long lashes....

Small body...

His breathe hitched as he watch his liege's appearance.

He took his hand to brush of the strands of hair in his face.

Feeling the soft and silky hair, he can't help. He took the strands of hairs in his nose smelling it.

His leige's hair having that cherry-blossom like smell.

He heard a knocking through the door. Immediately he stood up, going over to the window to jump on it.

Chapter Text

He had already settled his plans.

Throwing Choi Han over to find his companions in the original game.

Rosalyn, A powerful mage. The former Princess of the Breck Kingdom and the one that faked her death.

Lock, The Wolf King. The only survivor of his wolf siblings and the successor pf the former wolf king.

Rosalyn was a hungry greed for power, as much as Choi Han was hungry for revenge and a home.

Lock wasn't that far. The young wolf that used to be an shy, innocent young boy, faded and was replaced with a merciless wolf who uses its claws to slaughter its enemies.

Helping Taylor Stan and his lunatic priest friend, Cage to cure his legs.

And lastly, Cossette was safely able to go to the Capital.

The plot has been going well.

Why not go on a night stroll alone...?

Cale sighed.

We all know that they're not gonna let him stroll in the midst of the night... specially alone.

He hadn't been able to go outside at night!..well— the night where he met Choi Han doesn't count—

...

Yes..It doesn't...

Carefully, he sat up trying not to wake the two sleeping cats in his bed.

Crimson waist-length hair fall behind his back, white nightgown covering his whole body.

Carefully, he took off the blanket that's covering his lower body. Light footsteps were heard through the room.

Cale took the white coat in his wardrobe, taking his shoes.

He looked over the balcony, swallowing after realizing that his room was at the 4th floor of the manor.

It was possible to jump over...if he wants to have broken bones.

He closed the window over the balcony. He had just decided to use the back door. He just needs to be careful to be able to not get caught.

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It was honestly surprising that he was able to pass through without an obstacle.

He didn't think over it. After all it's not like someone was awake in the midst of the night.

The Capital looks pretty as always, though the Capital may look like a Ghost Town because of the closed shops.

There were still some opened stores but he did not come in as he doesn't want someone to see him. He doesn't want to take the risk of getting caught.

While he was strolling around, he came over to a dark alleyway.

Just as he was about to leave the place, a hand suddenly came from the dark alleyway, dragging him.

"Ugh—"

Cale clutched his head, he wasn't hurt. The floor was actually soft...

Floor soft...

'?!'

He tried to stand up from his position but a something on his waist was keeping him from doing it.

"Who the fu—"

His mouth were muffled making him unable to speak. He trashed around trying to break free.

Fuck this chicken strength of his!

Not even thinking, he raised his legs, using all his strength to hit the groin of the person holding him.

The person groaned from the pain, his grip over Cale's waist loosened. letting Cale get away over the grip and run away.

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"Haa.."

"Haaahhh.."

Cale was breathless after all those running. Clutching over his chest, trying to soothe his fast heart beat.

His coat had fallen off when he got dragged to that alleyway.

He wasn't even scared that time! ....He just got surprised! He swear!

His hair was a mess from all those struggling earlier, even his coat is missing...

Cale shivered...

Thinking on how someone must've woke up in the mansion...

He imagine Ron finding out...

And even worse...if they found out what happened earlier, he will never be able to go outside...

Cale paled at the thoughts.

Immediately, he stood up from his sit. Brushing his white nightgown whom used to be covered by the white coat. Brushing his hair using his fingers to fix his hair.

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Finally...

Finally he had reach the manor...

His breathing were heavy as he walked nonstop to reach the manor.

Just as he was about to open the back door, it opened in its own, making Cale startled.

Cale's heart beat increase.

'Pls do not be Ron'

'Pls do not be R—'

His thoughts were cut off when he saw Beacrox, non other than Ron's son.

'fuck'

It wasn't Ron that opened the door, but it wasn't even better!

"Young Master, looks like you have came back from your little night stroll"

Cale swallowed his saliva.

The scary man Infront of him was like staring directly in his soul...

"Beacrox..."

He had already been found out by Beacrox, what's next? Ron finding out?

"Hmm?"

Beacrox hummed, waiting for his puppy Young Master who looked like an abandoned puppy because of his appearance.

''I..just looked over some places in the capital—"

Beacrox was amused. His Young Master looked like a scared bunny.

How about he teases him for a bit...?

An imaginary grin came from the man's stoic face.

"Young Master, you know the Count will be paranoid when he found out about all of this"

Cale swallowed. He had forgotten about Father...

"Specially about your appearance right now"

Beacrox frowned. Though his Young Master's appearance looked okay, he knew that something must've happened.

Some dirt over his nightgown...

"Listen— I"

Cale tried to explain but he was cut off by Beacrox.

"Young Master how about I get you some snacks? You seem tired"

Cale's widened. He is indeed hungry from all those running and struggling earlier...

He simply nodded, following beacrox over to the kitchen.

When they finally reach the kitchen, Cale was amazed. This was probably the cleanest kitchen he had ever seen!

"Young Master, please sit over there while I prepare the food"

Cale responded with a nod.

He walked over to the stool, waiting for the food.

A few minutes later, he can already smell the delicious food made by Beacrox...

Beacrox placed the plate to Cale. Waiting for his reaction, he placed another stool besides Cale, making Cale shiver.

Cale took the spoon to bite on thefood made by Beacrox.

Cale hummed while eating, he looks like a child that has been given with sweets.

"Young Master"

The chef callled over, causing Cale to stop and look over Beacrox.

"Hmm?"

Cale didn't answer with a word, instead he answered with 'hmm' as his mouth were full of food.

"You are so hungry...hmm, I wonder what did you do to cause you to become exhausted and hungry like this"

'Fuck'

Cale hadn't think about that!

He clenched the spoon in his hand, heart beat increase. His eyes not looking through Beacrox eye.

Beacrox can't handle it. His shoulder shaking as he looked over to his Young Master's face. It looks like those rabbit's faces whenever he and his father go on a haunt.

He burst into a maniacal laughter that caused Cale to get startled.

Cale's eyes became teary as his body shakes from the fear.

It was stated on how Beacrox doesn't laugh even infront of the Female Lead!

So why the fuck was he laughing like lunatic?!

Beacrox can't stop his laughing, this is the first time he felt so amused.

He didn't even notice the red head sneaking to get out of the kitchen.

When finally stopped laughing, the red head was gone from his sight.

Beacrox sighed.

This the first time he had ever felt so amused.

His Young Master's scared face...

Those teary eyes...

Ah..

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"Young Master..." The old man stared at the sight of his Young Master's sleeping form. Curled body whose covered with white soft blanket, silhouette shaped like a small like a fetus in its Mother's belly.

The sun had long risen, shining upon those peoples who were already awake. Birds chirping, clear blue sky could be seen through, waiting outside. Even the non-humans were probably awake right now, doing their own tasks and chores.

Ron sighed. He had been here for the past 30 minutes, trying to wake his Puppy Young Master, yet after those minutes, he was responded with only small sound sleeping and the sound of birds chirping outside.

Gently, he raised his right hand, reaching over to Cale's face who was covered with the white, soft, comfortable blanket.

Soft features, small breathings greeted him as soon as he took off the blanket that's covering his Young Master's face. Crimson long hair spreading all over the bed making it seem like a sea of poppy flowers. Long lashes fluttering everytime the redhead breathes, along with its red plump lips.

Upon seeing the redhead's face, a memory suddenly flashed through his eyes, making him look at the sight of his Young Master.

A flash of his deceased Lady.

Lady Jour.

The one who had given him and his son a shelter even though knowing that, that could put her in danger.

A conversation from his Lady came from his mind, the night where he met the deceased Lady.

'Aren't you afraid that me and my son might danger to you and your child?'

'Ofcourse, I am. Yet I can't stand seeing a child whose probably just the same age as my son, suffering'

That line still lives up to his memory. He swore to protect the Young Master as that what he had promised the Lady Jour who had given him her kindness.

The butler stood there, staring at the redhead, dozing off as he saw the memory of his old Lady.

Upon dozing off, he heard a groan coming from the redhead, whose eyes were sleepy, slump body as if in any moment if he ever tries to stand up, he'll immediately fall.

"Ugh..."

A hoarse voice came from the redhead's mouth, wich was probably the cause of the sleeping for 9 hours.

Upon seeing his Young Master's struggle to stand up, he went over, reaching over his Young Master's arms to help him stand up.

Cale was rubbing his eyes and yawning all over.

Ron frowned. Seems like his Young Master had fun with his 'little'night stroll.

"Young Master, I wonder what could make you so tired and exhausted like this?" Upon Ron saying that, he saw on how the redhead's face stiffened, as if his sould left his body.

'Shit! He probably must have known it from the start!'

Cale cried mentally. Who was he kidding? This is Ron we're talking about, there's no way he'll escape that easily!

He shivered, feeling the cold gaze from his butler. Seeing Ron's hand on his back he already that this devil-butler of his will probably bring his special 'lemon-made-from-hell-tea'

"Young Master, you should drink this to ease your sleepiness'' Ron brought out a cut of tea with some dark liquid in it that doesn't look like a lemon tea. He can't smell the scent of it.

Should he drink it or nah?

After seeing his butler's cold gaze, he gulped. Taking the tea in his mouth.

"Blewh!" Cale had vomited the liquid before it could even reach his lungs.

'So bitter!'

"Young Master, do you not like my prepared lemon tea for you?" The old man smiled benignly, amused watching his Young Master's forehead curl into a frown.

'Is he trying to kill me?!'

Cale cried mentally. Was this his butler's pay back because he sneaked out?!

He already knew that it was going to be a long day.

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"Yes it is, Your highness. It seems like the 2nd prince was Investing someone. But we can't go further as the 2nd prince's security was tight" A man in black robe said while kneeling.

"Your dismissed"

As soon as the man in black robe left, the person whose the man taling frowned. Massaging his temples.

He, Alberu Crossman. The 1st and Crown Prince of the Roan Kingdom.

He had been worrying as he was getting some news that the 2nd Prince, his brother, Robbit Crossman was investing through something.

The blonde haired man sighed. He shouldn't be worrying to these things. He should be worrying about the nearing of the King's Birthday.

He stood up from his chair, walking over through his bed, he saw a white coat.

He took the white coat, bringing it up to his nose smelling the scent of nature in it.

He had found this coat when his conciousness almost got taken away on an alleyway from him because of a fever. As a dark elf, he wasn't easy to get sick but he, as a dark elf needs the nature itself. Even if they say that dark elves use the dead to survive, they were still elves that craves for the nature itself.

After all those competitions that's happening in the palace, he had no time to come to the forest as he knew that the Queen had her eyes on him.

Upon smelling the scent of nature in the coat, he felt like a tamed beast. The scent itself made his hazy mind clear.

He was addicted to this scent.

It was like a drug and he wants to get addicted to it.

The intoxicating smell of the nature...

Even the owner of this coat smells the same. The smell of forest after rain, fragrance of the freshly bloomed frowers...

He wonders...Who could this person might be?

Investigating the fabric and the looks of the coat, he knew that the coat was from a noble. With its fabric being the most expensive fabric you could ever buy, along with its true golden embroideries in it.

He tried investigating the embroideries and patterns in it, yet he can't see an insignia of a noble's family.

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"Young Master, please allow me to take a break of one month" Ron said as he stared at his Young Master whose not even bothered with what he said.

"Will you take Beacrox with you?" The redhead said, but in his mind, he was silently hoping to also take his devil-himself-son.

"No, Young Master. I plan on going alone as I have some foxes to take care of" The old man smiled benignly, making the redhead shiver.

'Damn it' Cale was disappointed that Ron didn't decided to take Beacrox with him.

"You can take how much time you want, I don't care" After all if Ron was gone, he'll finally have some peace from those lemon-came-from-hell-teas everyday.

The butler smiled viciously.

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Cale felt relieved. His vicious butler had already left, hunting some 'foxes'. He knew what those foxes are. The Secret Organization that massacred his whole family.

Sighed.

He was already dressed as he promised to go over to his Eric-Hyung's place yesterday.

Tucked-in black longsleeve-shirt with a black pants that reach below his knees. Waist black belt embraced his waist, showing all the curves in his body as a crimson lolita ribbon that has a ruby in it, making it match his hair that was in his collar. Hair tied in a braid as a black ribbon holds onto it with a golden clip, shaped like a leaf that made its way through the redhead's right side of his hair.

He wore an expensive black shoes with a black coat with golden embroideries in it, showing wealth. The expensive black coat rest right on top of his shoulder.

The redhead praised his ginger butler. He can see on how hard working he is to take Ron's position.

The redhead doesn't want to dress up as he finds these clothes uncomfortable. But since it's his Eric-hyung that's he'll be meeting, why not?

He'll also be attending a meeting hosted by the queen to prepare the celebration of the King's nearing birthday.

With that, he will be escorted with his Eric-Hyung along with his other friends, Gilbert and Amiru. Cossette said that they'll just see each other at the preparations since, she will also be the one that's representing the Perxiss Household.

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"Your highness, it is Cale Henituse that will be attending the preparation as the representative of the Henituse County"

"You may leave"

A blonde haired man looked over at the documents Infront of him. Right Infront of him was the name of the flower that he had been longing to see for those past few weeks.

Ah...Cale Henituse...

Crimson hair that resembles a red thorned rose, reddish brown eyes that's full of misfortune, long lashes, red plump lips...

He looks like a doll. And he, himself want to keep it and play with it all day long...

Frail, thin body along with its crimson waist-length hair... It's like a doll that came to life.

Words cannot describe on how beautiful— no, ethereal he sees the redhead.

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'What should I do...?' The redhead thinks. Chin on the back of his hand as he looks through the window pf the carriage, deep in thoughts.

He had been finding ways for him to have a possible way to communicate to Korea or the GoD, but for those past few weeks, that god had been strangely quiet.

He wonders...

What had happened to his hyungs in Korea?

Are they safe?

He doesn't even know anymore...

He has his record— yet why is their faces is blurred? He can't remember a single thing...

All he knows is that he has his Hyngs that greatly takes care of him, and their names is— He can't...why can't he remember their names...? Their faces...?

Before he could even think more, a tap in his shoulder made him came back to his senses. Looking over, he saw his Eric-hyung in his side, worried.

"Cale...are you okay? You look anxious. You know— there's no need to be anxious I'm here to help you in the preparations..." Eric said as he tries to ease the 'anxiousness' that his dongsaeng was feeling.

"No— Hyung... I'm okay" The redhead smiled. He appreciates his Hyung's worry over him.

A small conversation formed as their carriage made its way to the venue of the preparation.

"Oh...I didn't notice the time, we're already here" The grey haired man said as he looked through the window. There, a luxurious structure that was provided by the queen itself stand.

They made their way out of the carriage. Eric assisting Cale on going down on the stares of the carriage.

The redhead stared in awe, yet not surprised. This was a place where important nobles meet after all.

"Cale! How about we go inside together?" The golden haired women said as she stepped closer to the redhead.

They have decided to go to the meet up together as a group.

As soon as they entered the hall, all the attention were brought to them. Whispers could be heard as they walk through the hall. Some stared at amazement whilst some started gossiping on the two powerful person on the group.

Cossette Perxiss and Cale Henituse. The one who had been the eye of attention as soon as they walked in.

Cossette Perxiss. The successor of the Duke Perxiss, whose one of the most influential noble in the Roan Kingdom.

Cale Henituse, successor and the heir of the Henituse County. The wealthiest nobles in the whole Roan Kingdom.

Eyes were in complete shocked as they stared at the two, completely forgetting about the three other Young Nobles.

There standing with each other, so close made some misunderstanding to the audience.

"Isn't that..."

"Had their family decided to enga—"

—Slap*

"Don't even try to finish that sentence, Young Man"

Cale and Cossette ignored the stares and whispers they were hearing as they walked through the table where their other friends are.

"Looks like you two really are popular" Amiru said in a teasing tone as she stared at the sight of the red head's stiffened face.

"I hate this..." Cale said as he sulked. He doesn't want the attention of others, even their stares. It's not like he's anxious or something— but it's just very tiring seeing people stared at you, as if you were some kind of unknown species.

Laughter engulfed the area as the nobles stared at them.

But what they didn't know was that an azure, glimmering eyes stared at them as soon as they step foot at the venue.

A hand grabbed on a wine glass, bringing it to his lips as he stared at the peoples standing nearby the redhead.

A blonde haired man sitting on his chair. His position seeing the peoples on the ground as an ant that can be crashed in any second.

Cold eyes were replaced with eyes filled with intense 'love' as he looked at the redhead.

"Looks like my doll is finally here..."

The blonde haired man said in a sweet filled tone.

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The preparations for the upcoming King's Birthday were doing well, as the queen announced what will happen during the event.

Cale had noticed it. That bastard glib tongue Crown Prince wasn't here, but his obsessive-freak brother was here. So too the other Princesses and princes of the Roan Kingdom such as the 3rd prince.

The game had only mentioned one brother of Robbit and Alberu, and that brother that got mentioned was the 3rd Prince. Though he does not know if the 3rd Prince, Hellion Crossman, the one whose favoured by the nobles aswell was important through the flow of the story.

But, he'll just see through it because he hasn't finished the whole game as there were still some updates going on.

"Everyone, I hope everyone understands the things that will happen during the event"

"Now we wi—"

—Boom!

A loud noise was heard through the front gate of the venue. As everyone looked through, Cale noticed a figure in black robe standing near the stage. Eyes widened as he looked through the robed man's eyes.

Raven eyes... like an endless void...

A sudden memory came from his mind that hit him like a truck.

—'Find the one who never forgets...'

—'With the one whose darker than the abyss'

—'With the one who shines through the darkest nights'

—'Where it shines when the light comes...'

—'To someone who never ends'

—'With the one who cherishes the beauty'

—'As you venture through the deepest anguish'

—'Through the preserver of eternal [__Error__]

Suddenly, a twinge ran down in his veins through out his heart, making him clutch his chest hard. His eyes widened at the unbearable pain as the blood came running down his mouth.

"Ngh—!"

A pained moan came from his mouth as he tries to stop the blood flowing out of his mouth.

The attention of the surroundings came through him, eyes widened, panicked, as they stared at the redhead whose clutching his heart hardly as he could so he could stop the unbearable pain he was feeling.

Face paled, body stiffened as he felt the pain that made him just want to die. It felt as if his heart was being pumped till it was torn to pieces.

[Let the world forget me...]

Eyes widened as more pain came. He hadn't noticed his chaotic environment as his Hyung panicked, trying to help him.

The floor below him were soaked in his own blood as everyone panicked when they heard a loud bang at the East side of the venue.

Screams of anguish and fear as a fire that came from the loud bang earlier spread like a wildfire.

A sea of flames engulfed the whole venue as the nobles inside screamed. Everyone panicked, drops of blood ran down the floor as walls collapse because of the Impact of the explosion earlier.

As soon as the gate were opened, everything was a chaos. Child crying, injured people. Eric, Cossette, Gilbert, and Amiru who has been dragged by the other nobles squirmed out of their grasp, trying to go inside as Cale was still there.

"Ngh—"

Another pained moan cake from the redheads mouth.

His body feels so heavy...

It's too hot...

It felt like his throat is burning...

Before he could even think more, a strong arms grabbed his waist, its fingers curled around the redhead's waist beautifully.

Cale whose nearly unconscious was carried in a bridal style. Vision blurred, as he tries to comprehend the person who were holding him so dearly, trying to keep him safe.

"W-wh—"

"Just sleep, I'll handle it"

The calm voice made him calm. Slowly, he closed his eyes. Too tired for what's happening, too tired of the pain that he felt earlier.

Somehow, he felt safe around this stranger...

As he felt the walking movement of the stranger, he leaned his head to the stranger's broad chest.

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"Cale!"

"Let me go! Cale—"

Robbit Crossman who had been being assisted by a bunch of healers stared at the young nobles. Eyes widened after he realize that the redhead wasn't there.

Immediately, he stood up, not caring about the queen who screamed as he went through the sea of flames that engulfed the whole area.

'Shit...'

The blonde haired man cursed in his head, mind in chaos after realizing that his 'love' was still inside those sea of flames.

Upon arriving to the main hall, he noticed a figure. Eyes widened, in shock as his Younger Brother, Hellion Crossman showed upon the the sea of flames.

But his brother wasn't the one that surprised him, rather it was the unconscious redhead on the man's arms. The redhead's chest full of blood from coughing, eyes closed, heavy breathing due to the smoke around the area.

Hellion, who was still carrying the redhead in his arms, didn't pay attention to his brother standing right Infront of him. The said brother was still in shock to the point that he zoned out.

Hellion went pass the standing blonde hair man, all in his mind was to get the redhead out of this place.

Robbit quickly recovered as he went along to Hellion's side to check on Cale. Clenching his fist as he saw the heavy breathing made by the unconscious redhead. His fragile and thin body became even more vulnerable as the splattered blood made it through out all of his clothes. The blood was too much. Not even the black clothing of the young noble could conceal the blood that came out of this mouth.

Immediately, Hellion went to the priest to save the redhead.

"Y-your highness— let me check yo—"

Just as the priest was about to finish his sentence, he was cut off by the sudden emitting murderous aura coming from the two prince.

"Are you blind?" Hellion asked coldly, his azure eyes glimmering as he held the shivering redhead in his arms.

"Or maybe you're deaf?" Robbit followed.

The aura of the brother made the people surrounding them shake in fear.

"I— yes! L-let me check the young master in your arms"

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'What is this place...?'

A redhead whose standing on a destroyed place. The moon was so big as if he can touch it, the beautiful starry night sky were gone as a bloody sky replaced it.

There's the only one thing that Cale knew. This place felt familiar yet— he can't comprehend what this place is and as to why it gave him the sense of fear yet the sense of longing for a home.

He walked slowly, as the pain earlier was still in him. Eyes widened after seeing the dead corpse that laid in the road.

He stopped there. Kneeling, he went to inspect who might the dead person.

Upon seeing the face of the corpse, a beautiful crystal clear tear ran down the redhead's eyes.

Why...

Why was he crying...?

Who is this person...?

The face was stranger to him yet— it felt his heart would burst after seeing the man's lifeless body.

He brought his slender hands to wipe the crystal clear tear that ran down his face. Now matter how hard he tried to remove the tear, it kept coming back as if this person right Infront of him was a special someone.

He kneeled down, looking over he saw a tag over the dead body's clothe.

Eyes widened, as more tear ran down his face.

'Lee Soo Hyuk'

Suddenly, a burst of pain hittted his head.

"W-who is—"

The redhead started Hyperventilating, panicked engulfed him.

'Ne, RokSoo-ya— why won't you call me Hyung?'

A voice echoed through his mind, making the throbbing pain in his head even more painful.

Just as he was about to grab onto something, a hole was created below him, making him fall in an endless void.

The redhead didn't t feel anything. His body became so numb to the point that he couldn't move it.

[Fo r g et...m ]