Chapter 36. Devilish Royalty

“…You shall watch as your beloved people are wiped off the face of the earth. As for you... You shall not die, not yet, for it is the red eyes that will rip your heart out.”

-- Ameera

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Rays of sunlight invade the large windows of the King’s court, the golden throne at the end of the path shining even more from the bright bars kissing its surface. I step in, the belief that I would be next to reign tingling my heart. My lips stretch into a wide grin while I trace the nearby surfaces with my fingertips.

The aura around me reeks of glory, for bronze walls encompass the hall, having sculptures of past kings carved on them, telling unspoken stories, for each statue seems to be pushing out of the wall, gunning for the throne.

Several white pillars fall from the rooftop, arranged in rows, and casting distinct shadows on the floor. The silver a