What would it feel like to be the most 'ordinary' person on Earth?A boy and his hopelessly 'normal' life will be portrayed in this novel.

Marguerite took a step toward her future. She is going to live for herself from now on. With a freshly broken heart, a beautiful voice and her graduation from college approaching, she promptly enters a new world full of opportunities.

Wait, when I said new world I didn't mean literally...

Our main protagonist Edward Rodgers is a HUGE nerd that's obsessed with video games, books, magic and D&D. SO his mind's absolutely blown out of the water when he realizes his perception of the world just changed magically to his desires. And his first thought when he finds out?

"Am I a wizard?"

The quiet place that Edward found ended up to be a small and quaint bookstore that also sold aromatic drip coffee. While he did plan to bring Scarlet out for a shopping trip after playing at the arcade, he wasn't quite expecting the girl to choose such a place. They ventured the less crowded areas of the city and stumbled upon this old gem that Scarlet immediately fell in love with.
The lady of the bookstore had cataracts and seeing difficulties. However, she still welcomed the couple, more than happy to have customers.
"How can I help you?" she asked and ushered them to a seat.
The bookstore was rather tiny because of how many books there were cluttered in the small shop. There wasn't even a menu to offer, just an option of coffee with milk or sugar or tea. Edward wondered how such a place was able to sustain until now and the old lady hobbled back with the order of two black coffees.
"Scarlet, are you feeling better now?" he asked.
The writer nodded with a small smile. Normally, she would feel claustrophobic in small enclosed spaces but now, the tiny shop cluttered with books made her feel at home. As a writer, this was like a dream come true to be surrounded by books and coffee. However, she couldn't tell Edward that yet. 
"I'm fine," she smiled to reassure him but Edward wasn't thoroughly convinced. It wasn't because Elfie told him not to trust a girl when they say that they're alright but because he was still genuinely worried about her.
Even though she wasn't able to see clearly, the old lady brewed the drip coffee with practised ease, her body remembering just where everything was. Edward and Scarlet glanced back when the air was filled with a delicious aroma. As coffee addicts and appreciated, they knew that this old lady's skills were top-notch. No fancy machines, no fancy beans. Just pure skills and a touch of motherly love.
When the two steaming cups came, Scarlet offered her gratitude and told the old lady that she loved her shop. Edward could see the true joy and enthusiasm as Scarlet talked about the books that the old lady collected. Her collections were a little out of taste for the younger generation so she was pleasantly surprised when the bookish lady started talking about them.
"You must be a true lover of the old kind of literature. Most young people prefer to glue their eyes onto phone screens. Back in my days, getting our hands on any one of these would have been considered a luxury. I used to flip through the same book until the pages were worn simply because I couldn't afford new ones. We traded books with friends so that there was a healthy variety to go about. Young people nowadays are too privileged but they don't treasure it."
Edward sipped his coffee and didn't know how to ease himself into the conversation between the ladies. He knew that Scarlet was a little bookish. According to Elfie who studied with her for a brief period of time, the girl was not only smart but also hard working. He knew that Scarlet liked reading because she had a bookshelf in his guest room. The books on her bookshelf were very diverse so Edward didn't know what Scarlet liked. She didn't seem to be collecting anything in particular but after hearing her talk about books with the old bookshop owner, he now understood her better.
She wasn't simply collecting them. She was a true master when it came to books. Those books that she kept must have been special. Scarlet's memory was incredible. Edward knew that he had better memory abilities than most people because he was trained as a spy. He had a photographic memory but Scarlet's abilities surpassed his own. She didn't just remember things quickly. She was able to analyse them quickly as well.
For every book that Scarlet read, she remembered the names of every character, every scene and could even quote their dialogues to the old bookshop owner. Her analysis was very different and her opinions about each masterpiece were very detailed almost as if she was giving it a critique. If Scarlet could remember everything from just glancing through a book once, why would she need to keep any physical copies of books with her? Now, that made him curious. Learning new sides to Scarlet was always something that excited him. For everything new he found out about her, Edward couldn't help but fall for her more and more.
"You have not read it? What a shame," the old lady sighed when she brought up a book that Scarlet never had the chance to read before.
Hobbling over to one of the tall but overly tall bookshelves, she started to climb a wobbly stepladder and Edward quickly stood up and offered his assistance. Scarlet watched as her boyfriend played the role of a gentleman and blushed. How was it possible that she was able to get such a thoughtful boyfriend like Edward? She still found it hard to believe that they were dating and just the thought of calling him her boyfriend made her heart seize up so fully that she found it impossible to breathe.
Impressed by the courtesy of this young man, the old lady nodded in approval. The young lady was delightful and this young man was kind. They made a good couple and even though they were strangers, the old lady was starting to treat them like her grandbabies. She had taken a liking to them and decided that she would gift this book to Scarlet as part of their fated meeting.
"Is this the one?" Edward asked from the top of the stepladder.
The old lady nodded. "It is. Thank you, child."
The teen climbed down carefully with the book in his hand and Scarlet watched as her boyfriend suavely delivered the book into the shop owner's waiting hands.
"This is the book," she said and pushed it into Scarlet's hands. "You should have it."
Scarlet took a look at the dusty hardcover and dusted it lightly. "How much is this?" she asked.
When Edward heard that, he quickly reached for his wallet but the old lady chuckled and shook her head. She saw what the young man was about to do and she couldn't let him do that. University students should save their money for more important things. Books like this hardcover would be very lucky to have an owner like this young lady. Finding a well-read youngster nowadays with an old-fashioned sense of manners and respect for the elderly didn't come by every day. She liked them very much and thought that this would be a lovely gift to commemorate their meeting.
"It's not for sale, it is a gift," she smiled. "A gift with a prayer that someday you'll come by again to keep this lonely old lady company. I used to be able to talk to my husband about books but ever since he passed away, I talk to walls. My children aren't interested in good literature, what can I do? My grandchildren prefer playing Boxcraft over picking up a good read."
With a sigh, the old lady grabbed Scarlet's hands tightly with a strength that one wouldn't expect from a frail woman like her. Her eyes might have been covered with cataract but they reflected clarity and wisdom.
"Take care of it. Someday you will come to understand it the way I do. I know that you are a very intelligent lady but don't let your heart be clouded by logic. Listen to it sometimes, love can save you when everything else fails."
Scarlet looked at the romance novel and blinked. It wasn't the kind of genre that she usually read simply because she preferred to read about a character going on an adventure to accomplish something. It didn't matter if they were doing it to fight noble battles or if they were doing it for revenge. Scarlet liked to read stories that inspired her to be stronger, smarter and better. There was an insurmountable wall by the name of Anastasia and Scarlet had always felt weak and small whenever she was reminded of reality. It was only in books that she could find the courage and borrowed the bravado of heroes to face her fears.
If there was anything being an actress taught her, it was to fake it till she made it. With her talent, Scarlet knew that it wasn't easy for other people to read her. Yet, this old lady who she had only met for less than an hour could see right through her, all her vulnerabilities, flaws and insecurities. The fear that she suppressed like a monster locked in a vault was threatening to break the chains of control and Scarlet's heart trembled upon hearing the words.
Edward didn't know what it was that caused such a reaction but he knew it when he saw that flash of fear in her eyes. It was there for only a brief moment and anyone would have thought that it was their imagination because Scarlet reigned it in very quickly and thanked the old lady politely before making payment for the drinks and leaving. However, Edward knew better. He has been watching Scarlet for a while now and that smile wasn't fooling him. It was the fake one that Scarlet gave to the camera. Still waters run deep and what he saw might only be the tip of an iceberg, waiting to be discovered.


At age 10, Scarlet Liu Xiu Wen was tested with a Mensa IQ of 156.

By age 12, she was publishing books with the pen name Permanent Frost. By age 14, she was a successful vocalist-composer in the band called Britannia. By age 16 Scarlet had a successful career as a model and actress going by the stage name of Liu Xiu Wen.

However, there was a secret that the world didn't know. Away from the limelight, Scarlet took on yet another persona online as Pirate S - the eccentric half-genius. Everyone who lurked in the forums knew her name. Known for her unusual takes on life and mostly popularly for her "Human Observation Diary" blog, Scarlet enjoys the nerd life in secret.

Human Observation Diary has always kept to a very standard format but one day, a reader pointed out that the blog has recently been differing from its usual format. Intrigued by the trigger, Scarlet investigates her latest human observation - an online NEET by the name of Jedd77.

From further interactions, Scarlet finds herself helplessly drawn to him. As their friendship develops into something more, Scarlet has to make a choice.

To give up her secrecy and allow Jedd77 to be a part of her life? Or continue the game of cat and mouse even after the face reveal.

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Deep in the dark space, where our Earth is existing & everything seems endless. The only sight is some rocks of huge masses floating around, even if we try not even a single soul can be found. In there according to the Xpwork Space Program 2050, a Space Station is been operated by a team of Astronauts & other technical workers. In that Space Station, a station mechanic Kang Sung-jo is laying over his bed. And he is sweating like crazy & blabbering during his sleep due to a dream which he repeatedly used to see, about an accident which he witnessed in his days of teenage in which he ended up losing his girlfriend's life. And whenever he dreams about that incident he sees that in an empty road he is sitting with his girlfriend's head on his lap & she is laying on that empty road fully covered in blood & as he is speaking to her.
Kang Sung-jo: Eun-so, Eun-so, stay awake!
Go Eun-so: Sung-jo, do you know I'm not able to feel the pain now. And I can see a bright light from the skies. Can you see it too?
Kang Sung-jo: What are you talking about? The ambulance is on its way here!
Go Eun-so: Oh! Sung-jo! I can see a person & he is giving hands to me with a sweet smile on his face.
Kang Sung-jo: Hey! Eun-so, don't close your eyes! Stay to be awake, okay. Nothing will happen to you.
Suddenly, Go Eun-so lifts her hands up into the direction of the skies & Kang Sung-jo ends up finding her dead. And she fades off from his hands. And as he ends up seeing these kinds of events in his dream he suddenly gets awake from his sleep shouting in a high voice. Meanwhile, Kang Sung-jo's friend Edward who had entered the chamber to rest after his hours of duty he asks Kang Sung-jo.
Edward: Again, same dream?
Kang Sung-jo: Yes. (taking a deep breath & scratching his head)
Edward: Here, have some water. Ain't you moved from that till now, Sung-jo? Do you know it's been more than 15 years now? You actually told me about this dream & this accident which resulted in your girlfriend's death when we were in college. And it wasn't your mistake too. Just move on, man.
Kang Sung-jo: How? Tell me that also, please! Till now I can see her laying on that street covered in blood & me being helpless.
Edward: Sug-jo, Do you know? In every person's life, there is a tragic moment. It may be some people's death or it may be any kind of accident. And for living a happy life what we humans do? Yes, leave behind that all bad memories & move forward with time. Like that, if you try forgetting those bad memories you can also live a better life.
Kang Sung-jo: Yes, I will try to leave behind those bad memories.
Edward: Yeah, that the spirit dude.
Then Edward lays down on his bed in the chamber & lifts a book which was kept over a table near his bed & starts reading the book. Kang Sung-jo asks Edward laying over his bed.
Kang Sung-jo: Hey, what are you reading?
Edward: Oh! This. Its just Stephen Hawking's "A brief history of time". Actually when I was getting ready for my departure from the earth for this space program. I bought around 20 to 40 books of these genres.
Kang Sung- jo: So, how is it?
Edward: It's pretty much good according to me. I should say Sir Hawkings had a deep foresight on this universe in which we are existing. And do you know when I read it each time I find something new & it always amuses me throughout?
Kang Sung-jo: Is it?
Edward: Do want any books to read? Just ask me, okay.
Kang Sung-jo: As you asked me, then, give me the most interesting book you brought here according to you.
Edward: Okay, I had read all the books I have brought here. Am actually reading these books for my 3rd time.
Kang Sung-jo: Then, what are you waiting for? Just get the book.
Edward: Just, wait a sec! I will get that book now itself for you.
Edward jumps out off his bed & walks toward his locker which was attached to a wall right in front of them in the chamber. And he puts the pin in the digital lock & opens the door of the locker, then looks for some time inside the locker & comes up with a book in his collection with a smile over his face & says.
Edward: Yes, here it is. One of my favourite book from the collection, the evergreen "The Time Machine" by H. G. Wells.
Kang Sung-jo: Isn't it a story?
Edward: Yes, it's a story & that's the reason why I'm giving you this.
Kang Sung-jo: Why? And, Can I know why is it your favourite?
Edward: I'm seeing you from the college days, Sung-jo. And, I know that those hi-fi science books will make you bored & at the end, you will just through that book at the corner of the room. Do any weird stuff.
Kang Sung-jo: Oh, you are so mean! Was is it necessary to tell me?
Edward: You only asked me!
Kang Sung-jo: Okay, okay! Hey, you didn't tell me why this story is your favourite of all?
Edward: Oh, that! Ain't you know my wife?
Kang Sung-jo: Yes, I know her. Don't you remember I was also there on your wedding day?
Edward: Yes, I know you were there! After our marriage as my wife got pregnant after a few months. I used to read this story for her so that she can relax & have a stress free sleep. So, keeping that memory in mind which was one of my golden times with her & my baby, it became my favourite book of all time from then.
Kang Sung-jo: Oh! What a sweet story? So, Have you seen your baby then?
Edward: No, I haven't seen her personally but as she was born I have got to see some pictures of her. Anyway, it will not take too long now to see her. Our batch's service is getting over here, we can now go back to Earth in 2 weeks. Did you forgot that?
Kang Sung-jo: Oh that's right! I totally forgot about that.
Edward: As expected from you!
Kang Sung-jo walks towards a window of the chamber & takes a look outside the space station through the window & talks a deep breath & says to Edward.
Kang Sung-jo: Isn't it little weird if we think about a few decades back. Actually, we have left all our family & life on earth behind & lived to hear in this endless space for the past 15 years now?
Edward: Yeah, you are right. 15 years. It has been 15 years we are in this darkness now 2 weeks, within 2 weeks we will be on earth with our family.
Kang Sung-jo: That's your case mate but in my case, the only one I got was my father & he is no more.
Edward: Hey, what happened to him?
Kang Sung-jo: Nothing much, already that old man was a chronic asthma patient. As I boarded within 2 months he also died. Anyway, it's past. I was actually thankful to god to know that he was not bedridden during his end days. So that was a relief for me. And do you know? He was the person who motivated me to study Astro mechanics. In my childhood itself, my mom passed away & that old man worked day & night, to feed me & teach me, to make me what am today? And, want to listen to a fun fact he told me one day? When I asked about mom to him. He just took me outdoors & showed the night sky & said to me that my mom is between these stars up high here.
Edward: Hmm, Mr Kang was like a father figure to me also because he was the only person who helped me on our first day of college when I was not able to pay the taxi fare in which I came in. And from that day he treats me as his own son too.
Suddenly the emergency alarm inside the Space Station turned on & an announcement came behind. And that announcement instructed the whole crew to gather in the control rooms lobby as Edward & Kang Sung-jo heard it they looked at each others face & spoke to each other.
Kang Sung-jo: Now what happened suddenly? Why do they need a meeting now?
Edward: I don't know! Let's go & check it out.
Kang Sung-jo: Let's go!

The story revolves around a space station mechanic named Kang Sung-jo who has been working in space for around 15 years for a space program company named Xpwork Space Program. And as one day while everything was going well suddenly the space station was attacked by a cluster of asteroids because of which the space station gets totally destroyed, he ends up getting on an alien planet which is alike to planet Earth & is known as "Zarthix". 
Where he has to face different situations & villains who are working for an illegal Corporation of bad guys.
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Sunlight comes through the window and warms young Edward's face announcing the early morning.

"Ahhhhhhh" he sighs realizing that it is time to get up and smelling his mother's meal in the kitchen. "That's a good smell," he says, getting out of bed and tidying up his clothes a bit.

Going down the stairs slowly and following the delicious aroma he stops at the kitchen door where he sees his mother on her back cooking on the stove.

Bellatrix, who was concentrating on preparing food, turned to see her beautiful son at the door staring at her. A smile formed on his lips. "Good morning dear" waves to him placing the plate of food on the table and pointing for him to sit down.

"Good morning mommy" Edward responds already sitting and crazy to eat the food his mother made.

The boy began to quickly swallow the food, making the woman smile even more at the scene. "Alright Ed. Eat slowly honey, we have time before we go out to buy the missing magic items." Bellatrix caresses his head as he thinks of his plans for today. "No problem mama," Edward replies after gulping down the almost choking meal.

Today was one of the rare few days they left his home, they would buy magical materials, and some books that Bellatrix had left to continue teaching the boy in the magical arts.

To go out she always wore a magical disguise that made the color of her eyes, hair and skin change leaving her unrecognizable to any normal wizard. He should only beware of great wizards like Dumbledore, but that wasn't a big deal since he wasn't seen so often outside Howgarts and there weren't many at his level of power.

"You look beautiful mommy hehe" Edward says taking his mother from her thoughts, making her smile at the compliment and reminding her of the days when she was considered crazy and dangerous where no one dared to look at her. "Let's go." She reaches out to her son and they both enter the fireplace to stop carrying her to Diagon Alley.

So leaving only the smoke after leaving.

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In Diagon Alley a beautiful blonde woman in dark glasses is holding the hand of a beautiful boy with colorful eyes walking the streets and looking through the shop windows.

Many looked at them both, but no one would dare approach. For the aura that both emanated was very suffocating, as if they were beyond the mere mortals that the others were.

Edward had his funny and loving side just while in his mother's sight. When he left he always had his air of superiority and pride in his eyes. To him anyone else was not up to him, he was a being who would not stoop to engage with such people.

His mother had always been that way since she defended the sovereignty of purebloods in their fight against the light magicians and the Ministry. Which led to further heightening the boy's arrogance.

"Where do we go first?" Edward asks his mother which store to go to first. They would buy some ritual and magic materials and books on more advanced magic. For the boy had already mastered many basic spells and charms like Accio and Lumos.

"Calm down, honey, let's buy the books first and then the materials I've ordered." Bellatrix already knew that her little boy was a little annoyed after a few hours of shopping. They have already taken most of the things needed for the house and just missing the magic items.

Now it was getting close to noon and lunch time, and that was when Edward always felt most irritated and explosive since birth.

Entering the bookstore with all the bookshelves full of books made the little boy's eyes sparkle like never before, as this was a beautiful library mouse as it didn't leave much of home.

 He returned with four books in his small arms after half an hour of choice. "I already found what I wanted mom hehe" Edward comes back with the smile on his face after finding his precious books on magic.

Bellatrix tells her to go right to the end of the shopping day and come home, because they had been on the show for many hours and she didn't want to risk any disastrous encounters.

After a few more visits to stores they returned home. Where she was already preparing to teach her son some spells considered forbidden.

Because in the magical world only those who win can say what is right or not.

Edward is a young man raised by one of the most feared witches in the magic world, his adopted mother Bellatrix Lestrange. For all his name only brings fear, but he only feels love and affection for his beautiful and powerful mother.
Descending from lions his pride is vast as the sky, adored by the sun, moon and stars he will be above anyone who ever lived.

i just want to post this novel about the tower of god Manwha fan fiction written by Darklord98 

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The tattooed guy walked into the room with a knife and Monica stared at him through the hole and covered her mouth with fear when she saw a knife in his knife.

"They are going to kill that girl?!" Monica thought and hurriedly, got out of the bag and looked at Miley who is still asleep on the bed.

"Just why these monsters are killing innocent people?" She asked herself while the tattooed guy started to undress Miley. Monica narrowed her eyes in confusion and just threw a vase on the floor to get his attention and she started running from there and the tattooed guy smirked and chased after her. Monica was startled when she saw tattooed guy's men down the hall and she looked around in panic and looked at them as the tattooed guy grabbed a bottle which was on the floor and smashed it on her head. Monica's head started bleeding and she fell on her knees while the tattooed guy nodded at his men and they left the room in silence. He walked in front of her and stared at her in shock as his tears were already pouring out from his eyes.

"I guessed right for the first time huh?" Monica asked in tears as she smiled at him.

"Why are you crying? you should be a heartless monster to kill these innocent people right? stay strong!!" Monica said in sarcasm and he shook his head as he hugged her.

"Don't touch me!!" She pushed him away from her as she grabbed her head in pain. "Why? just because I'm your ex so, you won't kill me?" She asked in disgust and he cried.

"I'm so sorry! please leave from here before the masked guy comes!!" He said in tears as he helped her to stand up and she shook her head and pushed him away.

"I just want to confirm if it's you or not so, I came here to find out and the truth hit me hard... you lied to me saying, you are going to Singapore for your studies but you were always here killing countless people but for what damn reason?!!" She asked, madly and he stared down at the floor as Monica was waiting for the explanation. Just then someone was walking into the hall and the tattooed was shocked and he glanced at Monica mouthing. "He is here!! Go away from here!!"

Monica smirked and said. "If I'm going to come out alive from this palace then I'd like to take someone with me." He nodded in rush and Monica ran upstairs and stared at Miley who is looking so pale.

"I'm sorry for coming late," she said and the tattooed guy looked at the masked man who is all wet from the rain.

"Those dead bodies are gross! bury them after the rain stops!" The masked man said and he nodded as he has a blank expression on his face but his body was sweating and he is so nervous and tension inside.

Finn reached the haunted palace to save his sister and he walked inside the palace to see the masked man and tattooed guy. They both stared at Finn in shock and took out their guns and started shooting at him as Finn hid behind a wall and took his gun out and fired back.

Monica was surprised and scared when she heard firing sounds and she walked out of the room with Miley on her back and walked downstairs to see Finn, a masked guy, and her ex. She closed her eyes in fear and took a deep breath and opened her eyes while the tattooed guy stared at her in worry and he got a bullet inside his shoulder and he fell on the floor. Finn stopped firing when he noticed Monica and he stared at Miley as the masked man narrowed his eyes and pointed the gun at Monica and was about to shoot her but the tattooed guy pushed him on the floor and the gun slipped away from his hand and fell far away on the floor.

"Run!!" He shouted and Monica nodded at him.

Finn held Monica's hand and she stared at him in confusion. "Let me carry her..." He said and she stood there as Finn carried Miley in bridal style and started running with Monica when the masked man stood up and punched the tattooed guy on the face.

"I want them dead!!" He said and his men ran down from the upstairs and chased after Monica and Finn.

"Who are you and why are you here?" Monica looked back to find some guys chasing after them and she asked Finn.

"Miley is my sister and I'm here to save her." He answered as he ran towards his car with Monica. When they reached the car he laid Miley in the back as Monica sat in the front seat and he drove off.

"Why did you help them?!" The masked man asked madly and the tattooed guy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and headed upstairs.

"Do you think I want to live this disgusting life?! I'm just like you but if we don't do as our leader told to then we'll get killed so, remember it!!" The masked man shouted at him in frustration as he followed the tattooed guy upstairs.
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Edward spoke to the minister as Aggie walked into the room and took a file and left the room in silence as Edward glared at her in confusion. Edward continued but Aggie entered into the room again and now took all the books from the shelves and carried them out of the room. Kyle stared at Aggie who is carrying books all by herself and he entered the room and greeted the minister.

After an hour the minister left and Edward raged out from the madly and Kyle looked at him in confusion.

"Edward, what happened?" He asked as he followed him to the hall and they both stared at Aggie who is asleep on the floor with books all around. Kyle sighed and he stared at Edward.

"She is trying to learn?" Edward asked and Kyle nodded his head.

"Then tell her to not take my books and files. Just show her our library... she is so annoying." Edward said and Kyle giggled at him.

"What?" Edward narrowed his eyes and Kyle shook his head and turned away to leave as Edward stared at Aggie who is looking so tired.

"Wait! Get her a good tutor and also tell her to not come into my office when I'm in a meeting." He said and left as Kyle kept on a grin on his face as he nodded.

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"She must stay in her room until she reaches 18... no school, no friends and no freedom." the evil woman ordered. 

Cruel reality and truth are hidden forever with her parents, the late king, and the queen's death.

She lost her sister because of the evilness of the woman. And now, she has to obey the evil woman by staying in her room for 18 years. 

The world would be shocked by how innocent and naive she is. The evil woman killed the character of the little girl and she doesn't even understand anything. She's a princess but everyone laughs at her and doesn't even treat her like a princess. 

The evil woman planned to kill the princess once she turns 18 and the princess has to marry a selfish and ruthless prince because of a promise. 

Ruthless prince hates everyone and no one dares to disobey him. he has a girl in his heart already but he must get married to the innocent princess. 

He hates the princess and he misunderstood her.

Will he watch the evil woman kill the princess or a war between love and hatred will begin?

Early in the morning, just as the sun rose in the sky, Neal woke up while still closing his eyes. he mumbled while smiling, "Isle, you know I had a crazy dream last night. In the dream, the orphanage got caught in a fire somehow and Ms. Anne called me a devil and wanted to kill me. 
Then I met that old man who claims that I'm a wizard and said that I was accepted in some Magic school. What's strange is that I even accepted his offer and teleported to London, funny isn't it?".
Isle replied, "hiss...hisss...hiss..". Neal immediately rubbed his eyes and looked at his surroundings. He asked Isle, "so that wasn't a dream?". Isle nodded its head.
After a while, Neal decides to come downstairs to ask the receptionist more about the Wizarding world as he literally knew nothing about it.
As he opened the door, he was surprised to find the receptionist kneeling before the door. Neal was shocked to see this kind of scene first thing in the morning. He asked, "what happened?". The receptionist bowed, "I'm extremely sorry. I didn't know that you are heir to the House of Slytherin. Please forgive me". Neal who was confused by his behavior replied, "first of all, please get up. Then explain it clearly so that I can understand".
He shook his head, "no, Sir. I can't. I'm being punished by a curse spell. Unless Sir forgives me, I can't get up". Neal mumbled, "what a weird kind of magic". He looked at him and said, "fine. I forgive you. Now get up".
The receptionist burst into tears of happiness as he was being forced to kneel from midnight to the morning. He got up in a hurry and bowed again, "Thank you very much, Sir".
After telling about the reason why he was kneeling, Neal asked curiously, "is the Slytherin family that powerful?". He replied, "no, the family disappeared after Gaunt House, a branch of Slytherin house rose in status. 
According to history, it's been at least four centuries, since a legitimate heir one was last seen. That's why I didn't think you were the direct descendent and just thought of you as one who has the same last name. 
There have been a lot of others who took after Hogwarts founders' surnames. But it seems you were the real heir. That's why my master punished me like that after hearing you were given a normal room".
Neal then asked, "how do you know whether I'm a legitimate heir of the House of Slytherin? Just now, you told it's been a few centuries since it disappeared and there are a lot of people who took after surnames of the Founders.
Who knows. Maybe I'm just a descendant of those fake ones". He replied, "that I do not know of. You need to ask my master about it". Both of them went downstairs to meet the owner of the hotel he is staying in.
As they reached the bottom, a man in his 30's, Tall, short blond hair wearing a long coat smiled while he raised his hand for a handshake, "Hello, I'm Edward Fawley, nice to meet you". 
After Neal greeted him back, Edward said, "since Dumbledore sent you here, I guess you are my responsibility from now onwards and he also trusts me just as he trusts those Red hairs". 
Neal was taken back and asked, "Red hairs? who are they?". Edward replied, "Weasleys. They too are pureblood like us but how should I say this. They lack the dignity of being one. Anyway, forget about them. 
We still have nearly two and a half months left. Until then, I'll try my best to teach you all kinds of things about the Wizarding world. Ok, let me see the required things stated in the letter".
As Neal gave the letter to him, Edward looked over everything, "hmm, uniform, okay. First-year course books. Wand, a cauldron, 1 set glass, a telescope, and 1 set brass scales. Lastly, a pet".
He frowned on that part. Edward glanced at the snake around Neal's left hand. Neal who saw his expression asked, "Is there something wrong with the list?". Edward replied, "well, I forgot that snake can't be allowed as a pet to the school. Moreover, a venomous snake like this one".
Neal asked, "how do you know it's venomous?". Edward replied, "you can just tell by its eyes. Round pupils mean non-venomous and vertical slits mean venomous. I will write a letter to Dumbledore about it and will ask if an exception can be made".
Later, Neal was given a green-colored powder as both of them stood before the fireplace. He asked, "what is this?". 
Edward replied, "floo powder. I'm not as good as Dumbledore to apparate with you to that place. So, we choose the alternate method. Be calm and say Diagon Alley while throwing it into the fire".
Neal breathes out air and calmly stood before the fireplace and threw it into the fire by saying, "Diagon Alley". In an instant, he reappeared at another fireplace in Diagon Alley's entrance. A second later, Edward appeared beside him.
Neal didn't pay much attention to his talking while looking at the Magic shops, older students and a few people with their families. He spoke out loud, "this place is amazing" which attracted some attention from others for a few seconds before everyone continues their shopping.
Then suddenly he stopped and asked, "Edward, what about the money?". He replied, "Dumbledore told me that he gave you some sort of key. Did you bring it along?". Neal nodded. Then Edward pointed a place, "first, we get your money from the Gringotts, then".
Neal asked, "is it some kind of Wizard bank?". Edward replied, "yeah but they are much deeper than that. They didn't simply store only just Galleons. It's better if you don't know about it. Forget it and follow me carefully".
As they entered the bank, Neal saw weirdly looking short creatures. He asked, "they don't seem like humans. What are they called?". Edward replied, "Goblins. Very greedy and nasty creatures. Better to stay away from them and don't ever involve in their business".
They slowly made their way to the counter. Edward cleared his throat, "Mr. Neal Slytherin wishes to do a withdrawal". The goblin asked, "and does Mr. Slytherin have the key to his vault?". Neal took out the silver key from the pocket that Dumbledore gave him last night.
Another goblin took both of them in a cart sort of thing to vault 153. Edward was tensed as they kept going downwards. Then he looked at Neal, "later, transfer all of the money to another vault perhaps above five hundred range".
Neal asked, "why?". Edward replied, "On the bottom, there is a dragon guarding the most secured vaults. It's always better to stay away from these kinds of creatures. You never know when they will explode in a rage".
Later, as they opened the vault, Neal was shocked to find heaps of gold coins. Edward said, "surprised, aren't you? These are just the personal fortune of your parents and grandparents. The rest of the money along with the other founders' fortunes which were thousands of times more were used for the welfare of the Wizarding World by the Ministry".
Neal asked him, "do you know who my parents are?". Edward shook his head, "I don't know but the Goblins do. We can ask him about it". 
Later, after bribing him with 100 galleons which were a lot of money for normal Wizarding families, Neal found out that he was the son of Berry Slytherin and Dewy Avery which surprised Edward. He thought, "I wonder why Avery House didn't claim him. Did they disown her or something else?".
They came out of the Gringotts and started to buy the things mentioned in the letter. Other than the required course books, Neal bought History of Wizards and Wizarding Families books. 
He bought an owl to use as a messenger. Then, he looked at the letter and said, "only the wand is remaining". Edward replied, "well, there is the most popular shop in the entire Diagon Alley for that". 
Neal looked at the shop sign and blurted out in a shock, "you must be kidding". Edwards replied, "well, they were nearly 1300 years older than Hogwarts itself. There ain't no better place you can find other".
As he entered the shop, Ollivander was busy with a customer who was trying out different wands while her parents were standing behind her.

Plot:
Follow Neal Slytherin, The last direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin, from a young boy to an adult. Along his journey, he studies, form friendships, experience love, hate, and betrayal, research forbidden magics and finally reminds the wizarding world that Dark magic does not necessarily mean Evil.
Note: Please check the review I posted down below in the reviews section before starting to read the novel.

"Now Nyelle, you need to put into work the things you learned from Edward when he trained you shortly as a secretary." She said as she encouraged herself.
Nyelle is now at the middle of collating the files she gathered. She discovered that money weren't coveted and instead the supplies were. The construction materials were being stolen and incorrect numbers were placed in the records just to hide this anomaly. The woman really deserved some credit as she was able to trace what happened to the stolen items. Nyelle, then created a concept map for it. Sad to say that account books weren't included in the evidence presented. It would have made the report more convincing.
"Anyways, I hope Edward and Vince will believe these files and take action." Nyelle said as she printed the report she just made and extracted the USB from the laptop. With the evidences in her hand, she went out of the office.
She took a deep breath outside the main room where Vince, Edward and the rest of the managers are having their meeting. To her delight, Edward opened the door and stepped out with a shocked look on his face. 
"What are…."
"Please tell them that I'm a secretary-in training at the moment." Nyelle pleaded.
"Why is that?"
"A loyal staff gave me these files while I was staying in your office." Her lines seemed to caught Edward's attention and so he asked,
"Did you make a report on it?"
"Yes. However, the details are incomplete."
"Do you think it is strong enough for Vince to hand a decision for an inspection and investigation?"
"I think so." She said as she gave two copies to Edward – one for him and one for Vince.
After doing a quick glance on the file, Edward smiled and whispered,
"This is what my bro has been looking for." 
Then he opened the door for Nyelle. As they went inside, Edward introduced her to the mangers.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to introduce to you, a secretary in-training." Edward announced which was received by a bow from them.
As Nyelle finally stood beside Vince, she introduced herself.
"Good morning. My name is Nyelle. Sir Edward assigned an assignment for me which is to be reported today." She said and handed the reports to each of the managers.
Vince whispered to Edward, "What is the meaning of this?"
"She received a tip from one of the staff about the anomaly we noticed in the account books."
"Raw reports?" Vince asked.
*Raw reports are used to refer to the information gathered but not yet interpreted and explained. (Unofficial meaning)
"Yes. But during our meaning, she interpreted the reports." Edward replied.
"Are you…"
"I did a quick overview outside and it was indeed quite strong. You can impose an investigation on this." Edward said.
"That's good, then." Vince whispered back before announcing to them.
"We shall now listen to Ms. Nyelle's report. I will not allow any intervention. One may only speak once she finishes."
With a 'go' signal from Vince, Nyelle began her report. Vince and Edward were indeed aware of this based on the accounts reported to them. However, they both failed to obtain the evidence she received. Now with both the puzzle pieces assembled, Vince made a bold announcement.
"I'm aware of this and letting you speak earlier was my final way of showing mercy. With this report, including the account books and reports I have with me, I declare an external investigation on this matter."
"External investigation?" Nyelle whispered and asked Edward.
"It actually gives the head office the jurisdiction to investigate what really happened. Furthermore, the matters of this company will be handled by the main office." Edward explained.
"By main office are you talking about you and Vince?" 
"Not only the two of us but everyone from the main branch." 
"Hmm… I see."
As Vince continues to explain the things that will transpire to the managers, the two new couple continued to talk to each other. However, Nyelle is deeply bothered by Edward's smile.
"What is it that you're smiling about, Edward?" Nyelle finally asked.
"I'm just so proud of you. I just taught you the basics and that was for a short while yet you were able to grasp the idea." Edward praised her.
"You're just saying that because…." Nyelle was unable to finish her sentence. 
"Because?...." Edward continues to push her into confessing her feelings. But this time, Nyelle will not concede.
At last, Vince ended the meeting and hopeless with the CEO's decision, the managers left the room. Now, only the three of them remains.
"Thank you so much, Nyelle." Vince sincerely expresses his gratitude.
"Hehehehe I actually don't deserve your praise. There were some areas of my report which could have been better." Nyelle admitted.
"But without your report we would not be able to push through an investigation. Your report made this visit a successful one." Edward encouraged her more.
"You look like a proud boyfriend." Vince teases them.
"Of course I am!" Edward proclaimed and Nyelle blushed at his blunt response.
"Edward, stop being so thick-faced." Nyelle said in embarrassment.
"It's fine Nyelle. I'm used to it. By the way, I would like to ask, do you have any idea on who was the lady who gave you these files?" Vince asked.
"No, I don't. But if I will see her face once more then I'll definitely recognize her." Nyelle said with a hint of confidence in her tone.
"That's good! I will send you the pictures of the employees in this company who might have an access to the files." Vince said.
"Okay."
"That's enough, bro. Can we now focus on the main reason why you called Nyelle?" Edward asked in an irritated tone. His cousin has been talking to his girlfriend and stealing their time together.
"Thanks for reminding me. Let's go talk in my office then." Vince stood up and instantly Nyelle followed closely.
"Why is there a need to go to your office? Why does it have to be just the two of you?" Edward asked a series of questions.
Nyelle knew exactly where this is going to go to. So before the scenario turns any worse, she said.
"Edward, your cousin is married to my best friend. Don't you trust us to be loyal to our partners?"
Edward didn't give any response as he contemplated on Nyelle's words which were all correct. Vince also made an internal comment,
'Not a day has passed and she can control my cousin's over jealous attitude. Not bad, Nyelle.'
When no words were heard from Edward, Nyelle decided to add more reflective thoughts to him by saying,
"Remember what I told you this morning at the base?"
**Flashback
"Ms. Nyelle, good morning." One of the kitchen staff greeted her.
"Good morning." Nyelle responded as she fills her tray with food.
"Are you going out?"
"Yes, she is." Edward answered for her. Nyelle just smiled at the man in compensation for Edward's rude action.
As they sat down and enjoyed their food, Nyelle found the perfect timing to reprimand Edward for his rude attitude.
"Edward, you don't have to be rude to every man in the base." Nyelle said.
"I just want to tell them to lay their hands off you because you're mine." Edward casually answered as he continues to eat.
"I'm not a property and I believe there's no need to be that rude. You have already showed to them by your actions." 
"Still..."
"They're your subordinates by this private life. You can't tell them to stop doing things out of your jurisdiction. Besides, they respects you a lot. They're wise group of people. One action is enough for them to understand."
"Nyelle....."
"It would also make things difficult for me." Nyelle admitted and placed her hands on Edward's cheeks before adding,
"Lastly, no one's going to take me away from you. So there's no need to be always on guard."
Edward smiled and caressed her hand with his own before kissing it. 
*** End of Flashback
"I'm sorry." Edward apologized after recalling what Nyelle told her just this morning.
"It's okay. Just always remember what I told you last night when you feel like getting jealous." Nyelle added.
**Flashback 
"Edward, I honestly don't know where our feelings will lead us. It will not be an easy road that's for sure. Please take care of my heart as I try my best to do the same to you." Nyelle finally put her thoughts into words and let Edward listen to it.
"I will." Edward said before giving her a kiss, their first kiss.
The kiss was totally sweet yet full of different, contradictory emotions – uncertainty, gratitude, love and respect. When Edward pulled away from Nyelle, it took a lot of his control. He wanted to take things farther but knowing that it's not the best course of action at the moment, he decided to be patient.
*** End of flashback
Seeing Edward's face turned red, Nyelle's face followed as she also recalled the first kiss they exchanged as a couple. Now, the confused Vince can't help but react at the foolish couple's reactions.
"I felt like I missed something. I would love to hear what really happened between the two of you after I talk with Nyelle." 
"…."
"…."
Still Vince got no response from the two people. He suddenly felt alone inside the room and missed his wife. Looking at the two of them, he just wants to go home and spend the day together with his wife on their bed.
"Excuse me, planet Earth to Edward and Nyelle?" 
"We still have other things to do, so if you don't mind bro, I will just talk to her for a short time."
"…" Edward still didn't say a word.
"Don't worry. She will definitely return in one piece."
"…."
"I just want to give her the decision whether to tell you or not after we talk, okay?"
Finally, they both got a response from Edward. It wasn't a word but at least a nod. And that was all what they needed before Nyelle and Vince went to the CEO's office to talk about some highly classified yet personal information.
As the door closed, Edward murmured to himself,
"There's no need to hide it from me. I can read between the lines, my dearest cousin.
"I just hope that she will not leave me behind no matter the things that she will hear from you."
While Edward is waiting, he decided to go to his office and do some works for the rest of their plans today. As he opened his laptop, he saw the conversation between Nyelle and Yve as the latter forgot to log out her account. Edward became curious on the conversation exchange between the two ladies so even though he knows it isn't right he began scrolling up and reading the conversation.
** Flashback
"How was last night?" Yve asked. 
Nyelle received a video reply from her friend.
"CONGRATULATIONS!!...." 
Yve said the other languages for the same word.
** End of flashback
Edward smiled at the thought that Nyelle kept their kiss a secret even to her best friend. It's an event that only the two of them knew and Edward promised to keep it that way. 
"I will add more important and exclusive memories so stay with me, Nyelle." Edward pleaded as he stared at Vince's door which is still close hoping that nothing will change after their conversation.


Today is another busy day for me. Work and home are the only places I go to for the past 3 years. The end of THAT relationship ended my happy, easy-going life. But then, when I think about it, it was not his fault but mine. My friends would tell me that I need to move on. I HAVE MOVED ON. It's just I don't want any side trips anymore in my life. I have my dreams and I am working hard for it. Little did I know what the destiny has installed for me.

"Mom, I still love her. She ended the relationship without any valid reason and I didn't agree."

"But son, what if the reason is that she doesn't love you anymore? Isn't that a reason valid enough for you?"

"I have to know it this time, mom. I did try to go out on dates but still failed. I think meeting her again will help me know what is happening with me."

"I guess I have no other choice. But remember, don't let her disrupt your plans and the family's business."

"I know, mom. Steph, book my flight to the Philippines tomorrow."

"Vincent! Why are you in so much rush?!"

"Because I believe that the early bird gets the worm."



Just wait for me, Yve. I will get you back by hook or by crook.

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