HEIR

The man walks inside the hall where everyone has gathered for the auspicious day. This man is none other than 'The Devil'. The Devil walks inside his all glory while the people in the hall look at him. Some of them have already seen him on the day of the deal, and as for others, he is still a mystery. Prince Gabriel follows him and stands beside his elder brother.

Emperor Frederick and Empress Mary were shocked to see him here. They stood up from their seats and walked toward him. Prince Charles and Prince Gabriel were looking at them. Duke James and Duke Albert also follow them while others look at the man who just barged inside the hall without any announcement.

Noble Martin looks at the Devil and then at the royal family. He grits his teeth because he knows that every member of her family is like a shield of Princess Kyra. Noble Martin believes that the Devil will kill her in just a snap of his fingers, but these people are not letting him do it. The reason for Noble Martin's hatred for Princess Kyra is unknown to everyone as they believe that he only hates her because once she shuts him in the throne room fills with delegates.

Empress Mary asks, "She is not eighteen yet. Why are you here?" She doesn't want to send her daughter now as it will complicate things between them.

Sage's eyes scanned the room with urgency, searching for the elusive blond girl with piercing blue eyes. Despite his best efforts, she remained out of sight, hidden from his view. He looked back at them and snarled, "I heard about the crowning ceremony. Are you planning to go back on your deal?"

Before they could say more, a voice sounded, "No, they are not."

It was Princess Kyra. She walks toward her parents and looks at the man.

He has messy blond hair and light blue eyes. He's wearing a loose dark green shirt, blue pants, and dark shoes. From his looks, he looks like he is in his early 20s.

Sage looks at her as she adorns herself in a light blue ball gown. Her off-shoulder sleeves reveal her milky white skin, and her blond hair is in a bun, making her look elegant.

Princess Kyra stands beside her father. Sage looked at her and thought, 'She looks beautiful. Even when she is just a fourteen-year-old child.'

Princess Kyra replied coldly, "It's my brother's succession ceremony, my lord."

Sage scoffs, "My lord. Huh."

Then Sage looked at the Emperor and Empress and asked, "You told her." They didn't say anything.

Sage takes a few steps and stands in front of her. They had a height difference, as she is 1.7 m and he is 1.8 m. He bends down and whispers in her ear, "For you, it's Sage."

Then he stood straight and signed her with his index finger on his lips, "Shh."

With that, he turned around and left the hall.

There were murmurs from the aristocrats and nobles. Their murmuring does not stop as Sage walks out of the hall.

Princess Kyra looked at her parents and bowed, "Her Majesty. His Majesty."

She then turned toward her brothers and mouthed, "Sorry." They grinned in return and hugged her.

Princess Kyra pats Prince Charles back and congratulates him.

Emperor Frederick announces, "Proceed the ceremony."

The entire coronation ceremony proceeded smoothly and without any incidents. The momentous occasion concluded with the placement of the Crown on Prince Charles's head, signifying his ascension to the throne. Taking the solemn oath, he promised to uphold the best interests of his people and rule with fairness and integrity. The historic event was witnessed by a vast array of dignitaries, officials, and members of the public, who marked the occasion with cheers and applause.

Princess Kyra was happy to see her younger brother wearing a crown. Of course, it pains her that if his parents didn't give her to that man, she would be the one to put the crown on her head, but she puts that thought back and is glad for her brother.

Prince Charles asked his parents, 'Why not his sister be crowned as Crown Princess?' when they told him he would be his father's heir.

They replied, "When there is the right time, we will tell you."

Prince Charles asks his sister while hugging her whether she's happy that he will be crowned instead of her, and she replies that she is happy for him.

But now he sees his sister looking at everyone except their parents. Very few people were going to her and having a chat with her. Almost everyone ignored her and tried not to go near her.

When they held gatherings earlier, every noble greeted Princess Kyra, but today, they avoid her.

Noble Martin walked to him and said, "Greetings!! Crown Prince Charles."

Prince Charles looks at him and thinks, 'He's from those people who run to my sister and talk to her for hours, and now he ignores her.'

He asks sarcastically but loud enough for everyone to hear, "Noble Martin, My sister is there. You once told me that she is my elder sister and the one who is greeted first. Then why didn't you greet her first?"

Noble Martin was embarrassed and looked around as if he was thinking of an excuse. He replied, "Crown Prince, she is your elder sister, but you are the heir of the Empire. You have a higher position than her."

Prince Charles scoffed, "Oh really!! Then at that time, you told me that she is my elder sister and would greeted first because everyone believes she will be crown princess."

He walks toward his sister and says, "Let's go Sis Kyra. These people are two-faced. They bowed to the coronet, not to the royal." The trio left the ballroom and walked to the garden.

Prince Gabriel was the first to break the silence, "Sis Kyra, who is that man?" It is what Prince Gabriel is thinking from the time that man declares himself as his sister's mate.

Princess Kyra looked at him and replied, "My mate."

Crown Prince Charles was surprised to hear that the man they saw earlier was his sister's mate. He thinks, 'How can it be possible?'

Crown Prince Charles asks, "Wait. Mate? But Sis Kyra mates are things which happen to supernatural beings." Princess Kyra looks at her brothers and sighs.

Princess Kyra speaks, "Mother and Father didn't tell you guys about him, right? They didn't even tell you why I was not the one who was crowned, right?"

Crown Prince Charles and Prince Gabriel nods. They want to know but stop because only one person can answer their questions. It is Kyra because if their parents want to tell them about things, then definitely, they have to explain the situation.

Princess Kyra told them what their parents told her and how they dealt with the dragons with the help of the Devil. Even she told them about the prophecies about her and her mate.

Princess Kyra said, "For these two years, I have been searching for the prophecy and what they mean, but there is none. *She looks at her brothers* I also want to apologize to both of you. I am sorry to ignore both of you and get mad at you when it's not your mistake."

They hugged her and replied, "It's okay, Sis Kyra. We are not mad at you."

After breaking the hug, she smiled at them.

Princess Kyra exclaims, "I am thrilled to have you both as my brothers! You are my strongest pillar of support in the palace, and I can't imagine what I'd do without you. I hope we always stay by each other's side!"

Crown Prince Charles and Prince Gabriel hug Princess Kyra and the only word they can say to their elder sister is 'We Love You' and they do. There laughter can be heard in the whole Castle.