Part 13 - Ceremony

Aurora remained silent after she heard the explanation of how Daewin's death affected the old man's life. She found that the princes in this kingdom were very cruel, especially Prince Rafael.

"So, where is Hani now? How is she?"

The old man clenched his hands angrily and let out a breath before wiping his tears before turning to Aurora.

"Of course people know the attitude of Prince Rafael who never kept his promise. He took Hani and returned to the palace. Until now, I don't know how Hani is, whether she is still alive or not."

"Don't say that, grandfather. I'm sure, she's still there and in a good health."

The old man smiled at Aurora who was trying to calm herself down and without them realizing it, they had reached the castle gate closely guarded by werewolf soldiers.

The ramp in their hands made them look scary, but Aurora wasn't intimidated in the slightest and she could take care of them in a blink of an eye. But she thought if she made a fuss here, Grandpa Ryo would be in danger and could cause him big trouble. So she decided to just keep quiet.

"We've arrived, Aurora. And I think you should hide behind me so Prince Rafael can't recognize you. Come with me..."

He added that when he found out why Aurora didn't want to go to the party after she told her story to the old man.

But for some reason, Ryo didn't care about it at all, instead he felt proud that someone was able to stand up to the royal family. Maybe it's because this girl portrays his brave grandson, but Aurora is stronger than him. He didn't know where did this girl came from, but his heart wanted to protect this girl even though he didn't know her well.

Something about this girl made Ryo excited, as if he had known this girl for a long time. Her face was also similar to someone's, making Ryo surprised when he first met this girl, but he just pushed that thought aside because he didn't want to make a hasty decision. Maybe this girl just looks like someone else, but maybe she has nothing to do with them.

Ryo gasped when he felt his shoulder being grabbed, and turned to face Aurora who was hiding behind him. Aurora nodded that she was ready and they started to walked towards the gate, followed by Benson who accompanied them from behind.

A soldier stared at Ryo, then looked at someone behind him.

"Don't pay attention to her. This is my granddaughter, she is very shy person. She would be comfortable if you don't mind her."

The soldier nodded and opened the door for the two of them as they entered a large door and heard a loud noise coming from the door.

Aurora's eyes widened as she saw something in front of her that left her in awe as she had never seen anything like this in her entire life.

A large hall decorated with a variety of colorful plants, plus a very beautiful atmosphere of lamps with diamonds and shiny blue curtains as if they were made of diamonds.

A sound of music that played by a few people on the stage, making the party looks more illegant and classy.

Her eyes looked at the people who were enjoying the banquet, dressed very beautifully and charmingly.

Then she looked down, noticing that her clothes were very shabby and different from everyone else's but, it was Aurora. Whatever she wears will look beautiful.

"Come on, we need to get in before the party starts."

They both entered the hall and the door behind closed very tightly. Aurora felt very nervous because she had never been in such a crowded area since she living in the forest.

They went to the food place and took some sweets. Aurora gives Benson a cupcake with a hotdog.

The variety of food that she had never seen before made Aurora feel very excited, but she was in no mood for a big meal even though everything looked delicious, because that was not her intention for coming here. She needs to find Zalora and her mother immediately because she is worried something will happen to them. She thought how nice it would be if Zalora and her mother were with her, enjoying everything here but she knew that it was impossible.

"Ouh... does your dog like to eat cupcakes? He looks so happy when you give it to him."

"Is this thing called a cupcake?"

"You... don't know what that is?"

Aurora shook her head, making the man chuckle.

"I've only eat a cake instead this small version of a cake. But trust me, it taste nice."

"No problem. It's strange you don't know. Let's eat."

He said while eating the cupcake before taking the red colored water that called a wine.

"Ladies and gentlemen. It is now time for the much awaited ceremony to begin. Announcing the arrival of our mighty King, King Jae Min the Devil King. Give him a standing ovation."

A loud voice that echoed everywhere made Aurora looking around, wondering where the sudden and loud voice came from.

"Where did that voice come from?"

"From there, he speaks using a big speakers. So, people can hear what they want to say."

Aurora nodded again as a sign of understanding what the man explained because this was her first time going through this kind of situation. Her eyes focused on a young and handsome man, walking to the balcony and waving his hand to the crowd. The crowd clapped and cheered.

"That's The Devil's King. Han Jae Min."

Ryo said as he glared at the man, standing up there just like a real king.

Aurora was very surprised because she thought the devil's king was an old man, but the man that was waving to the crowd was so young, and his face was so handsome that it made Aurora not believe her eyes.

"I know you'll be surprised. However, we know that he uses black magic to keep his face. That's why he looks young like a teenager."

Ouh, so that's why he looks so young.

Aurora thought in her mind in disgusting.

"Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Palace. I am very pleased to have you here. And now, we may begin our Ceremony."

Jae Min said and they drummed like something interesting was about to start.

"Introducing, Prince Charming of the Diamond Kingdom, Prince Rafael!"