Chapitre 3: Birth of Cursed Princess

In his dream, the Chi ruler witnessed a flourishing kingdom, but fate took a dark turn when a girl was born into Chi's family, leading to the tragic demise of the Black Rose. The very instant the black rose turned to ashes, all the magical beasts in the realm began to perish abruptly.

As she matured, she ascended to power, and chaos ensued among the magical beasts, staining the world in blood. The girl's crown was fashioned from this very blood, symbolizing her rule.

Upon awakening, he recounted his dream to the leaders of the Magical Beasts, prompting the Magical White Wolves to stand sentinel at the Black Rose's cave.

Henceforth, the girl was christened Black Princess Chi, after the fallen Black Rose, and whispers of a curse surrounded her name.

Ever since the prophecy of the cursed girl's impending birth, the Chi family lived in constant dread. They had planned to hand her over to the Magical Beasts immediately upon her arrival. However, as time passed, the ominous event did not unfold.

Over centuries, the tale of Black Princess Chi transformed into a legend. In an era when the Chi family's once-potent magical powers were mere remnants of their former glory, and numerous magical beasts had succumbed to darkness, a new hope emerged. A girl was born, the sole surviving descendant of the Chi lineage, her parents the last remnants of their ancient family tree.

Upon her birth, her parents named her Mia. On the very day she came into the world, the Magical Wolves guarding the Black Rose reported its mysterious disappearance, causing deep concern among her parents. The ancient decree dictated that the cursed princess must be handed over to the Magical Beasts.

However, upon meeting Mia, the reality diverged from the tale. Contrary to the story's portrayal of her great beauty with black hair reminiscent of the Black Rose and eyes as brown as the muddy land where the Rose grew, Mia's hair was a golden hue, and her eyes shone blue.

Puzzled, they considered the possibility of other surviving Chi family members and chose to release the little girl. Determined to unravel the mystery, they embarked on a quest to find the true heir of the Chi lineage.

Initially, her parents rejoiced as Mia was their only heir. With time, her beauty began to blossom; her once-golden hair gradually darkened, mirroring the shade of the legendary Black Rose. Her eyes, too, transformed into the muddy brown hue as foretold in the tale.

However, their joy was short-lived. When Mia was three, twin siblings arrived, altering the family dynamics. She started resembling the cursed princess described in the ancient legend. Her parents' happiness turned to disdain, as they now had two other heirs, making Mia seem unnecessary.

By the age of five, Mia had transformed into the spitting image of the cursed princess from the legend, leaving no doubt about her lineage.

Accompanied by her father, Mia was brought before the Magical Beasts. Upon seeing her, they were captivated by her innocence and beauty.

However, overwhelmed by the presence of the mighty creatures, Mia became frightened. As the gaze of all the Magical Beasts fell upon her, she burst into tears. The leaders of the Magical Beasts, concerned for her well-being, attempted to comfort her, but her fear persisted, leaving them puzzled and concerned.

In an effort to cheer her up, they guided Mia to the Magical Island's Garden, hoping the sight of flowers and butterflies would bring her joy.

Upon spotting a butterfly, Mia chased after it, momentarily forgetting her tears. Exhausted, she eventually rested beneath a tree, still unsuccessful in catching the elusive insect.

To her surprise, the leader of the Magical Griffins approached, offering her a butterfly perched on his hand. Tentatively, she reached out to touch it. However, upon realizing the formidable figure before her, she quickly retreated behind the tree. The Dragon leader chuckled, saying, "You seem to frighten her. Allow me to handle the butterfly for her."

Undeterred, the Dragon leader approached with the butterfly, but Mia continued to shy away, eluding their attempts to comfort her.

Gathering under the tree, they gently inquired about her fear, but Mia remained silent. Suddenly, her familiar, Hao, made an appearance. The Magical Beasts, mistaking Hao for a potential threat, quickly assumed defensive positions, warily watching his every move.

"Hey, calm down. I am her familiar. Can't you sense her aura on me?" Hao, the little familiar, attempted to explain himself.

The Magical Phoenix leader inquired, "If you are her familiar, then tell us why is she hiding from us."

Hao chuckled, "It's because she is a child who is encountering fierce beasts like you for the first time. She believes you might eat her, just like in those human stories."

The jaws of all the Magical Beasts dropped in surprise upon hearing this revelation. However, their initial tension dissolved into laughter, understanding the innocence behind Mia's fear.

"Oh, come on, we won't eat you," they reassured her in unison.

Despite their reassurances, Mia hesitated. Hao approached her, urging, "Why don't you feel their aura? You'll know if they will harm you."

Reluctantly, she stepped out from behind the tree and looked at Hao. "But what if they eat me when I am close to them?"

Hao, growing exasperated, retorted, "Oh my goodness, why don't you understand? They won't eat you. But if you keep behaving like this, I will eat you."

She laughed, teasing him, "But you only eat chocolate, fat dog."

"Hey, I am not a dag but a great familiar and you're the one who's fat, not me."

Their playful banter continued for a while, until Mia, with newfound confidence, approached each of the beasts and gently touched their faces. At first, they were surprised, but soon they realized that she was using magic, allowing them to read each other's thoughts. The magical connection bridged the gap of understanding between them.

With time, Mia grew comfortable around the Magical Beasts, her initial fear fading away.

However, the Magical Beasts faced a dilemma. They needed to decide Mia's fate: if they kept her alive, she might pose a danger to the world, yet if she proved not to be evil and they killed her, they would regret it deeply for the rest of their lives, haunted by the memory of taking the life of such an innocent child.

After much deliberation, they finally arrived at a decision.