That Prince Is A Girl: The Vicious King’s Slave Mate Novel

Chapter 150: Slut. You whore. Oh, Aekeira knew that much. She nodded.

Merilyn sighed. "Tiara, stubborn, beautiful Tiara… Vladya would tear her down with words, leave her sobbing for days, screaming how much she hated him. And yet, she always came back. She couldn't help herself. She never gave up. Her light… it was too bright to be extinguished, even by someone as dark, as hardened as him."

The way Merilyn talked about Tiara sent a sharp pang through Aekeira's heart. For some reason, she envied this incredibly strong female she had never met.

"It took fifty years, but he fell in love with her. And one thing about Vladya is that once his heart opens up, he loves with his entire being. Tiara became his entire world." Merilyn paused, a sniffle escaping her. "And you know what happened?" Aekeira's heart was already aching. "The bonding ritual… it failed again?"

"Oh, it was successful."

"What!?" Genuine joy, a flicker of warmth, filled Aekeira. "But that's wonderful news!" Despite the tragedy of this story, Aekeira found unexpected happiness in this good news.

"For the first time in his life, the bonding ritual succeeded. Their souls intertwined, becoming one. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The joy on Vladya's face when he announced that he could feel the bond. The sheer happiness in King Daemonikai's face. It was one of the happiest moments of our lives. The entire Urai rejoiced for the grand lord. Everyone." Merilyn's voice broke completely, a faraway look coming into her eyes. "That was a week before the Eclipse Moon night."

"Oh no…" Aekeira's heart sank. Tears burned her own eyes.

Merilyn's tears flowed freely. "Their bonding ceremony was to take place after the Eclipse Moon. But that night… he watched her die. Murdered by the human King Memphis." The words were choked out, almost inaudible. "Right in front of Vladya."

Aekeira couldn't hold back the sob that tore from her throat. Grief for Vladya twisted within her. For what was given and ruthlessly stolen from him. Her heart broke, a brutal force tearing it apart from the inside. By the gods, no wonder… it all made sense now.

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Merilyn wiped her own tears, but her voice was thick with distress. "The screams he unleashed that night… His cries of anguish… It was a sound that pierced the hearts of all who heard it. But even that… was not the end of it."

"There's more…!?" Aekeira didn't know if she could take more. She felt overwhelmed. It was simply too much for her to bear. All she wanted was to curl into a ball and weep until she fell asleep. A strong urge to find Grand Lord Vladya and give him a tight hug overwhelmed her, even if he might behead her for it. In that moment, Aekeira was willing to risk everything.

"As Vladya watched the life drain out of her, he grew desperate to save her. So, he chanted the Hav'zie de Baah," Merilyn whispered, the words like a curse in the air. Aekeira struggled to even pronounce the words. "W-what does that mean?"

"The words translate to 'The giver and the taker,'" Merilyn's voice was barely above a whisper. "Hav'zie de Baah is a potent and dark spell. Its incantations are known only to a few. It is one of the forbidden magics of our people, deemed too dangerous to be practiced. Some have dedicated centuries to studying the book of spells, yet cannot master a single spell. But on that dreadful night, Vladya, consumed by desperation, uttered the incantations."

Aekeira attempted to comprehend the magnitude of it all. "So, this magic grants wishes, but something is taken in return?"

"Yes, in a way, it's a bargain. If you are desperate enough, you must offer something truly valuable. However, the drawback of this spell is that it can take without giving what one wishes for. Which is one of the reasons it was forbidden. Vladya knew the risks, but…" Merilyn's fist clenched, knuckles whitening with the echo of old grief. Dread washed over Aekeira like icy water. "What did it take from him?" Her voice quivered.

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