Destined Meet.

Scene 6

Location: Tetra Market of Theomov (a bustling marketplace known for its vibrant fabrics and dresses)

Astraea ran through the crowded market, weaving between stalls filled with colorful cloth. Every few seconds, she glanced over her shoulder to see if the guards were still chasing her.

Astraea (panting while running): "I... can't... stop... they'll imprison me..."

With a surge of determination, she pushed herself to run faster, her feet barely touching the ground.

At the same time, on the opposite side of the market, Prince Kael and Karlus strolled through the bustling streets.

Prince Kael (frustrated): "That scoundrel Noah! Leaving me stranded in this chaotic mess, knowing how much I despise it."

Karlus (teasing): "That's your brother for you. Always full of surprises. But seriously, where are you even headed?"

Prince Kael (deadpan): "Straight to HELL!"

Karlus (laughing): "As if you've been living in heaven all this time. Haha!"

Kael stopped abruptly and shot a sharp glare at Karlus, ready to reprimand him for his careless joke. But just as he turned, a figure collided into his shoulder, knocking him off balance. He stumbled backward and fell into a pile of vibrant fabrics.

Prince Kael (gritting his teeth): "What in the—"

Before he could finish his sentence, Kael caught sight of the person who had crashed into him. His anger evaporated in an instant. Standing there for a brief moment, with her breath uneven and eyes wide, was a young woman with captivating blue-purple eyes,she runs away as soon she saw him standing on his feet. She was unlike anyone he had ever seen before—her beauty left him speechless.

For a moment, Kael stood frozen, his gaze locked on her. His heart, once guarded by stone walls built over years, shattered in the blink of an eye. Without a second thought, he started running after her, his lips curving into an involuntary smile.

Karlus (shouting from behind): "Hey! Hey! Wait for me!"

But Kael had already disappeared into the crowd, chasing after the mysterious girl who had unknowingly stolen his heart