The Heiress of Liondale

Chapter 3

GUARDIAN

Eira Ysabelle's POV

Nakaupo ako sa isang bench sa hardin ng palasyo upang lumanghap ng sariwang hangin at mag-isip ukol sa mga bagay-bagay, katulad na lamang ng misyon ko rito sa Liondale.

I've researched about this place through the books on Princess Khione's mini-library. There are numerous knowledgeable books on her shelf, so I got a geography and history book. I am in a world called Kosmos. I found out that this world is an alternate universe, a counterpart of the Earth. Now, it all made sense. It is not questionable that I've found someone who looks just like my parents, and it is possible that I will meet some who look like the people I know on Earth sooner.

In this world, magic exists. It is the biggest difference between my home world and this place. One step, and you can feel how the aura of this world differs from the other. Everything here seems to run through magic. Even the touch of the wind feels different. I don't know if it is because I'm used to the polluted air on Earth or if this is really different.

Kosmos consists of five kingdoms—Liondale, Lignus, Enchanta, Salem, and Coler. Every kingdom contains numerous tribes where different magical resources can be found. The kingdoms are ruled over by the royal families of Kosmos: the Cankaras, Azures, Brynmors, Alevs, and the Darcels.

Tumingala ako upang pagmasdan ang kulay asul na kalangitan at ang mga puting ulap na tila pinagsama-samang malalambot na bulak. Bakit halos lahat ng bagay rito sa mundong ito ay nakakagaan ng pakiramdam?

Huminga ako nang malalim nang sumagi sa isip ko ang mga magiging responsibilidad ko sa mundong ito. Simula ngayon, kinakailangan ko nang maalis ang pagiging mahiyain ko sa ibang tao dahil sa posisyon ko. Hindi na ako isang normal na estudyanteng invisible sa paningin ng iba, isa na akong prinsesa at kailangan kong kumilos tulad ng isang prinsesa.

Masyado man akong nalulunod sa aking mga iniisip, isang kawal ang nakaagaw ng aking pansin. Nakasuot siya ng isang pares ng uniform na kulay puti, iba ito kumpara roon sa mga normal na kawal. Isa siguro siya sa mga namumuno sa hukbo. Makikita mo naman ito sa kanyang tikas at tindig.

The man stood tall, his white uniform accentuating his toned body. It also complements his complexion and his black hair. His pointed nose and sharp jaw added to his god-like features. His pair of blue eyes are sparkling like diamonds are in it, glimmering like water touched by the sunlight. Those orbs were deep and enchanting, it was pulling me into an endless chasm. Can you imagine how handsome he is? He does not look like a guard nor a knight, honestly. He looks more like a prince.

However, out of all his beautiful features, his lips curled into a charming smile captivated my attention the most. His eyes were now smiling, too.

Teka—sandali! Pamilyar ang mukha ng lalaking ito. Saan ko nga ba siya nakita—

Hindi ko na naituloy ang pag-iisip kung saan ko siya nakita nang sinalubong ako nito ng isang mahigpit na yakap. A familiar warmth is the first thing I felt, followed by the sense of genuineness within his arms. The hug lasted for only a few seconds, but I can still feel his embrace. His fresh smell still lingers in my nostrils.

"Kumusta, Denisse? Maayos ka na ba? Nagagalak akong may malay ka na ngayon," may halong tuwang sambit niya. Kaano-ano kaya siya ni Princess Khione? Close ba sila? Anong koneksyon nila?

"Salamat sa iyong pag-aalala. Maayos naman ako. Iyon nga lang, wala akong maalala mula sa nakaraan ko." Hindi ko lubos maisip kung ano ang sasabihin ko sa kanya dahil hindi ko naman talaga siya kilala. Isa pa, hindi ko rin alam kung kakayanin ng bokabularyo ko ang pagsasalita ng straight na tagalog.