Princess Violet's Point of View
"I need Asna's scent to stop that contract she signed." Why doesn't Asna want to cancel her contract for the potion? That woman is getting more brazen by the day.
I’m here in her chamber to take the dress she wore. I heard from Xyn that the one who made that potion is an old blind woman near the black market.
I put it on and quietly left the mansion. I won’t allow that woman to become Empress. Maybe Asna is foolish enough to indulge her, but I won’t let that happen.
I’ve arrived at the place where Asna had the potion made that she gave to Venom. I only found out because when I visited the palace, I was surprised when the Marquis requested to speak with me. As of now, he is still in prison.
I remember when he told me that the potion was imprisoning the real Venom, and he begged me if I could convince Asna to cancel that contract.
If there’s a way to completely bring down Princess Yna, why hasn’t it been stopped? What are you planning?
I entered the old stall, and there were stairs leading down... It looked like a dungeon in our mansion. I walked until I saw an old woman cooking in a pot.
I covered my nose because of the foul smell.
"What can I help you with, beautiful lady?" she asked while continuing to stir what she was cooking in that pot.
"I’d like to know how to nullify the potion," I said. She stopped and approached me, then sniffed me.
"Hmmmm, you must be the woman who had that potion made for you."
"Yes, that's me! Can you tell me how to remove its effects?"
"It’s simple... Give me the dress you’re wearing." Luckily, I brought my own clothes; I knew this was what she needed.
I took it off and handed it to her. I heard her muttering in another language, which I think was a ritual. A moment later, she threw the dress into the fire.
"You need to break the bottle I gave you for the effects of that potion to be completely gone. I burned that dress to sever the connection."
"Thank you for the information; here’s my payment." I placed money on her table and left her stall.
I need to get to the palace and retrieve that bottle. As I stood in front of the palace, I saw Asna coming out, talking to the Emperor until she boarded a carriage.
Fortunately, she didn’t see me; otherwise, she would surely question me. I approached the Emperor and paid my respects.
"Oh, Princess Violet! What are you doing here at the palace? Princess Asna just left. Do you need something?" He smiled at me.
"Your Majesty, I've heard Princess Yna is pregnant, so I'd like to personally congratulate her if you would allow me."
"Of course! She’s in the garden right now resting."
"In that case, I'll go see her, Your Majesty." I grinned because I couldn’t explain how excited I felt.
I went to the garden and indeed saw Princess Yna, but I noticed she seemed to be whispering angrily about something. Who knows? Maybe Asna is the reason for her irritation.
"Good morning, Princess Yna." I greeted her, and she immediately turned toward me. That’s when I noticed a small bottle around her neck. So she turned it into a necklace...
She gave me a fake smile and invited me for tea, which I accepted.
"Long time no see, Violet. How's your day?" She sipped her tea while looking at me.
"Well, it's nice but seems like it’s ruined now." I said while stirring my tea with my finger and maintaining a poker face.
She seemed to notice something was off because I yawned in front of her.
"I hope your day gets better." Her fake smile didn’t leave her face.
"How can it get better if..." I stopped speaking and looked at her.
"If I'm standing in front of the person who ruined my day?" For a few minutes, our surroundings fell silent before I laughed at her reaction.
"I mean your maids behind you. Well, how can I share if your maids are behind... You know nobles need privacy."
She dismissed her maids and began speaking.
"Well Princess Violet, I know I've been terrible before but my family really forbade me from treating the Grand Duke for my safety." My temper flared at what she said.
"I have no problem with that, Princess Yna... I understand why you wouldn’t want to treat the Grand Duke since you wouldn’t gain any benefits from it; so don’t think about it anymore."
So she really wants to fight with me huh...
"By the way, I've heard you're pregnant? Is that true?" She smiled at me and caressed her belly while grinning.
"Yes, and Venom is about to become a father." My eyebrows shot up at what she said.
"Really? But according to the invitation I made, you're infertile. So how did you get pregnant?" My grin widened as I saw her shocked expression.
"What are you talking about Princess Violet? I'm pregnant! And everyone here knows it." She replied angrily.
"Well does everyone also know you're deceiving them? But don't worry; you'll be leaving this palace soon enough to show them you're infertile. In these five months since Asna disappeared, I've been tracking your movements and had examinations done on your supposed pregnancy; but in truth, you just paid off a doctor to hide your real infertility."
I stood up and crossed my arms in front of her while laughing at her current expression.
"It's time for me to show this; you'll be permanently removed from here or sentenced to de*ath." I saw her clench her fists in anger.
"Hand that over to me Princess Violet if you don’t want your life endangered," she said with a smile still on her face but clearly annoyed now.
"Why would I give this to you? I'll show it first to the Emperor before handing it over. Your necklace is beautiful." I snatched the necklace from around her neck and examined it closely.
She was shocked by my action and was about to grab it back from me when I broke it. She stood there stunned as she couldn't believe I'd broken her potion container.
I grinned at her while feeling short of breath; that's when I realized Yna must have wind magic abilities.
"Can you still say that Violet when you're already de*ad here?" She laughed in front of me and lifted my chin up toward her face.
"You think I'll let you ruin my plans?" She grinned at me menacingly.
"When I'm Empress of Elloi, I'll k*ill your family—especially Asna... I'll make sure there's nothing left of yours."
I was startled when hot tea was suddenly poured over my head as I struggled for breath.
"Asna... Hel-p me p-please." My vision began blurring slowly but then heard a voice. Was that Asna? Then I'm glad...
(Everything is blank)
Mellic/Asna's Point of View
I hurried back to the palace after hearing from her personal maid that Violet had gone there; however, something told me something bad was about to happen. That woman doesn’t have much sense; she's not an easy opponent against Yna so I'm always careful with every move even though I'd love nothing more than to erase her from this world.
I rushed over to find the Emperor looking for Violet but stopped when I overheard some gardeners talking.
"I never thought Princess Yna could do that. She's always so kind and calm."
"Poor Princess Violet; thankfully Prince Venom came just in time to save her."
Venom? How did their conversation turn toward him? And why would he save Violet...?
I approached one of them and asked where Violet was now. They told me she was still in the garden so hurriedly headed there. Upon arriving at the garden, I saw Venom carrying Violet in his arms. It felt like heaven and earth had suddenly crashed down on me upon seeing this sight.
"Violet..." I whispered as Venom turned toward me looking guilty.
I approached him with clenched fists. Emotionlessly facing him since he became attached to Yna; all feelings for him faded away. Besides, he will never change from being Yna's male lead now anyway.
"Give me Violet; I'll take care of her."
He handed Violet over as I turned away but then he spoke up again.
"I'm back and I've missed you Eve."
Now I'm seeing Venom's true self again but it’s already useless. My love for him has turned into unknown feelings long gone by now.
"So? Did I tell you before I'm not interested in you Venom and I've never wanted to love you—that's all."
"It doesn’t matter even if you don’t love me right now; I've decided even if you don’t love me back—I will make you fall for me Asna."
Tsk! This guy is so persistent! When will he stop?
"Do whatever you want! But don’t expect me to love you back!"
"You never change; you're still that same Asna I've loved all along." He smiled while saying this to me.
"No matter how much you push me away; this heart won’t change—it will always love you—and besides if any man approaches you—I will kill them just so you'll be mine Asna." What?! Venom! This damn psycho!
"You! You never change—you damn psycho!"
"Yes of course Asna...... Because you're driving me crazy every time I'm close enough like this—my heart beats so fast every time I see you." He smiled at me and kissed a strand of hair behind my ear.
It’s not creepy anymore how Venom acts around me; it's almost normal now for him to behave this way towards me.
"That nonsense."
"I love you Asna." This time he leaned closer and kissed my cheek seductively. Damn! What kind of sexy way is he talking about Mellic?
His soft lips lingered on my cheek as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear again.
"What are you doing? Is it disrespectful for someone like you Venom? How could you kiss without permission? Are we lovers?"
He suddenly blushed at what I'd said. What kind of expression is that? Ugh!
"If that's okay with you... I'm willing to be your lover." What?! Are you serious—you da*mn psycho!
"Tsk! Can we keep some distance between us! If you kiss again—I’ll make sure I'll break your mouth."
Suddenly his expression changed—like he turned into a devilishly sexy version—what kind of sexy way am I even mentioning?
"Really? I'm not afraid of whatever you'll do... Just let me kiss you—that pain won’t stop me from kissing more."
I noticed his ears turning red along with his cheeks as well—how embarrassing! Yna's Point of View
I can't believe I'm trapped in this da*mn dungeon—that b*itch! I'll never forgive what she's done!
"AHHHHHHHH—I WANT TO ST*AB HER UNTIL I'M SATISFIED!" I'm really furious with those siblings!
You better watch out Violet—and also that slut Asna! How dare you steal Venom from me!
I was his first crush but all you've done is lure him away from me. You’ll pay dearly for what you've done!
I need to call Calex so he can help get me out of this filthy prison! Then I'll make them pay!
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... I can't wait for that----kyaaaaaaahhh!"
I screamed as a large rat scurried past my feet—ewww! That mouse is terrifying—just like Asna—a dirty mouse in this empire—I feel shivers just thinking about it!
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Ever since Venom returned back to normal—he hasn’t stopped sending flowers my way—and what's annoying is he's sending tons of petals too—it's driving me crazy with his romantic gestures!
There are times he sends poems as well—they're so erotic that it's making my cheeks flush every time while reading them—it’s incredibly frustrating! I'm so pissed off—I want to crash him!
As of now—I've received 50 letters worth of poems from him already—I shouldn’t even read them—but since he made an agreement with Violet saying she'd ensure I'd read all his poems—I'm being closely monitored by this fo*ol!
Lord help me! How can I endure this?! Just one day without Venom bothering would be nice...
"So Asna..... Read it! You know I'm watching👀," he said as he handed over a poem sealed inside a black envelope with gold lace.
'I walk in the middle of night—your warm hands and body that linger on my mind—those lips wanting kisses every night—the days where you've captured my heart always—I want nothing more than laying your body on mine while gazing down filled with desire—I want nothing more than hugging and kissing more my beloved Eve.'
-Venom
"What’s wrong Asna? Why are your cheeks red?" Violet teased while laughing at my expense.
I can't believe how vulgar this man can be—laying on his bed?! Is he out of his mind?!
I stood up abruptly throwing his letter towards Violet.
“Take it! You’re probably the only one who likes those!”
Annoyed by myself—I walked away without noticing someone standing ahead causing almost tripping until someone caught my waist.
“Are you okay my Eve?” His ears were flushed red too—then suddenly mine heated up because we were too close together—it reminded me again about his poem.
“Do you like it?” he asked playfully.
“No! Who would like such vul*gar poetry?!
Are you kidding?”
To my surprise—he laughed right before my eyes.
“Vu*lgarity? It’s not like that Asna... That poem expresses my love for you—that’s all no other reason—but if you're giving malice towards it—I’m ready anytime just kiss passionately on bed.”
Oh h*ell no!
“No thanks! I'd rather sleep on floor than share bed with YOU.” He laughed again at what I'd said.
“You're cute when you're mad—it makes want tease more.”
“Shut up! Stop this already.”
“It's not good for ladies cursing men—but if it's coming from YOU—I find it attractive... Well I'll stop writing poems if you'll agree on going out with ME.” What?! How many times have I've thought “what” today?!
“Deal! But make sure you'll keep your end!”
“Well I'm glad.” He looked like an innocent cat standing before me.
“See you tomorrow Asna..... I'll look forward towards our date.” He waved goodbye as he left. Wait!
WHY DID I EVEN AGREE!!!!!!!!!!