A Fallen Knight-Lost art of Necromancy

Chapter 88: Sleepless night

First thing first.

Who exactly was this Severus?

Why the hell he looks and even feels familiar. The vibes are almost the same but there is something that isn't same. 

Somehow I can pinpoint it out.

Melannie was irritated when she saw close Desella was to Severus. Although they both were strangers somehow Melanie was able to tune in with this Severus too. She almost freaked out from her deduction. A thought drilled inside her brain and a never seen smile blossomed on her face however she quickly hid it. Afterall she painstakingly created a plan and she will do everything to protect it. 

No one can foil her plans.

Melanie sweetly smiled as she ordered, "General Silas"

"Yes Miss Song"

The elderly man bowed in respect.

"You can leave Mr Severus and miss Desella in my care. I will see that they don't face any inconvenience. I think you should help Mr Elv with the tasks since he is just a newbie. Don't you think so?"

The elderly stiffened when he heard her request. He was one of the people who were ware about Melanie's real temperament thus he shuddered inside when he thought about the consequences he would face for not following her order but his hands were tied currently. The Crown prince ordered him to take care of Severus and Miss Desella. It was obvious how important they were for him, from his tone. He can't defy Crown prince orders. Sweat dripped on his forehead. He was in dilemma. He was stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea. No matter what choice he would make, death was just knocking on his door. 

However, he still tried salvaging the situation.

"Miss Song, I would very well like to leave them in your care but you too heard the Crown prince orders. Let me walk them to the main palace."

"You heard me, Mr Silas. Don't you?"

General Silas felt a chill when he heard this statement. It was a warning given by Melannie to him, to not cross his boundaries. He sighed and accepted his fate. 

"Very well then. Miss Song could you accompany Miss Desella and Mr Severus and lead them to the main palace. I actually remember some official work. I apologise for the inconvenience."

"Sure, Mr Silas. You don't have to apologise. It's just a simple task. If Crown prince acknowledged them as his guest then it's my duty too as his fiance to acknowledge them as guests. You may proceed to full fill your duties Mr Silas."

"Yess Miss Song. This subordinate is grateful for your help"

"Mr Severus and Miss Desella please follow Miss Song for the rest of the journey to the main palace. "

With this said the old man once again bowed his head in respect as he crossed his one hand on his chest and left after bowing.

"If death is the only way to salvage my sins then so be it". General Silas left while mumbling. 

No one heard him except Severus. A glint flashed in his eyes and something struck him but in next instant, the glint faded away.

Melanie observed Severus quietly. She deliberately acknowledged her identity as Crown prince fiance to see Severus expressions, however, there were no changes. His face was like still water without any ripples of emotions. With his strange hair colour and this personality, she suspected on her theory.

A dull pain came back in her chest. 

She cleared her mind and tried overcoming it. Not in any way possible she was going to back down. With all her faith and belief she hoped her deduction to be true. 

Melanie adjusted her clothes as she went ahead to show the way."This way please"

With her head up and chin high, she put up a haughty attitude in front of Desella. Severus frowned when he saw how strange Melanie was behaving. He thought in his mind, maybe this was real her.

Maybe he never truly knew her.

Soon they crossed the A-wing and reached B wing.

Several maids came and stood behind Melanie as she entered inside the wing. They all bent on their knees and bowed their head in respect.

"Stand up"

All the maids stood up and looked at their feet.

"Glera Prepare the guest room and yea prepare two different rooms. We are having guests here so make sure everything is perfect and convenient for them."

"Understand?"

"Yes Miss Song"

"Flera, escort them to their respective rooms"

"It's pretty late Mr Severus and miss Desella. Do you want to have some supper? You might be tired from all the fighting."

Desella glanced at Severus however he didn't give any reaction thus she took the initiative and denied the supper."Neh, I don't think it's necessary. We are not really hungry however would love to rest "

Melanie didn't responded to Desella and just turned around and left the hallway.

"This way please", Flera offered.

Desella and Severus followed her and soon came in front of their respective room.

"Good night Severus"

"Good night Desella"

For the first time in a while, he finally said anything.

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Guest Room.

Rivera main palace.

Desella

Inside her room, Desella sat on her bed while dangling her legs. Everything that happened today felt like dream. They wanted to sneak inside the main palace but now they were officially living inside the main palace. Tishn was dead. Baroque mirror broke down and so many things happened.

"No one knows what will next day bring but living in anxiety won't help too."

"welp I can't sleep on this new bed. I feel like I am homesick, oopsie not homesick but Severus sick" 

She blushed as she said this.

"Daym, sleep Desella or else that Melanie bitch will eat you alive tomorrow.

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Inside Severus room.

A man was sitting on the slab near the window. His one hand was on his cheeks while another one was resting on his lap. His eye was closed and a tranquil expression was there. The Moonlight shining on his face only enhanced his beautiful features. He looked like a porcelain doll without any pores. 

It was at this moment when Melanie entered inside his room and her breath hitched. In her memories, she was aware that Severus was handsome but in reality, she had never truly appreciated his beauty. In her memories, they only shared a decent relation. Despite being buddies and her secret crush, she had never actually cared for him. There were still lingering fears inside her when she remembered the day when Severus was assassinated. She quickly shook her head to remove those painful memories from her minds.

Severus on the other hand was aware that someone entered inside his room but he didn't open his eyes. Initially, he thought it was Desella who might have come because of not feeling comfortable but before he could open his eyes he smelled rose fragrance in the air. 

Instantly he guessed the newcomer. Sensing it was Melanie, he ignored her and didn't bother to open his eyes.

Desella saw that Severus was leaning on the window while sitting. Seeing such a tranquil expression on his face, she didn't dare to disturb him and fell in a daze. she slowly approached him and came closer to him. She lifted her hand to stroke his face however the silver hairs on his head woke her up from her daze. The silver hairs on his head reminder her that there might be a possibility that he isn't that person whom she is thinking he is. She quickly retreated. 

It didn't cross her mind that if by any chance Maverick got the wind then she would be done for real. In her joy, she almost forgot the day what Maverick told her on Severus death. She shuddered while remembering it. It was the black day of her life. That day she barely managed to escape and can't risk it any more. Otherwise, everything she planned and sacrificed for will be gone in vain.

"No, my days of despair are going to end soon. Everything will be paid off."

"I will make sure everything is paid off"

Melanie dazedly wandered in the corridors.

"Not asleep yet?" A baritone cold voice greeted her. 

Every fibre inside Melanie shuddered and fear gripped her nerves. She nearly had a minor nervous breakdown.

She turned around as she bowed, "Greeting to the crown prince"

"Stand up. Isn't it too late? Why aren't you sleeping inside your room?"

"umm...well the thing is that everything that happened today made me feel uncomfortable. First, a beast attacked us and destroyed the complete A wing of the main palace and then came this man, whose name is coincidently the same as our late friend. I don't know but I smell something fishy. Don't you do? Isn't this the reason you invited them to inside the castle?"

Maverick didn't utter anything and merely smiled.

"Neh, you are wrong Melanie. It's just that I wanted to thank them for helping us out and lending us a helping hand."

"Oh is it like this? Then I may be over-thinking. I hope my worries are useless and everything is good and safe."

"Amen"

"Now go sleep Melanie"

"Yes, Crown prince. May I?"

"Go ahead"

"Interesting!"