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Vengeance To The Royal Ones

作者: Llaellen

章節 1: An Eye For An Eye

Up a small hill.

With her small stature she tried hard to bury two bodies under the torment of the strong rain accompanied by bolts of lightning, which was the only source of light in such a dark night.

Another lightning flashed and the facial features of the one burying the bodies became clearly shown.

Her amber coloured eyes were truly enchanting, matching her chestnut hair and her snow white skin together with her cherry coloured lips. She was truly beautiful and no one could compare, adding to all these she looks like a doll in its innocence.

The lightning didn't only show her elegant facial features but as it continued to strike and as one would look closer, her eyes were actually dead. It had lost all its radiance.

As she looked from the two graves to the wreckage below the hill, which seemingly had just experienced a strong explosion.

A cold glint crossed the depths of her amber eyes, she could still clearly remember how a car was there. How it exploded, burning three bodies inside it.

She could clearly remember how she tried hard not to make a sound as a few men took all those bodies away after the fire was put out.

And she could clearly remember how they pushed the car off the road and into the ocean.

The dead look in her eyes seemed to have come back to life but there was no warmth, only coldness.

"An eye for an eye," she muttered as she exuded an even colder aura, not matching her innocent look.

She picked up the suitcase that was close to her and started descending the hill. The two graves were actually covered with bushes so it is pretty well hidden. Adding to the fact that this was a small one in between mountains. Across it was the vast ocean, that at this moment, its waves were so strong like it was trying to capsize a boat.

She was actually in this place for a whole day. From pulling their bodies to replacing them to waiting, to digging and burying. Everything happened in just a span of one day. The only thing she could give the bodies was to cover them with a cloth.

But despite the tiredness she remained cold and indifferent, she didn't show any hint of exhaustion, must be the fueling of anger?

She, herself, didn't know.

What she knows is that she will live, no matter what.

'Wait for me I shall make this hill mine,' she thought as she started walking towards the bustling city which is quite a mile away.

The reason why no one was alarmed about the explosion of the car and the things that have happened here. It was a road that connects two cities without much going through and from this kind of day.

With barely eating and drinking she traveled for two days and finally arrived at the city gates on the night of the second day.

She looked at the elegant looking hotel in front of her, it was a 60 floor one and obviously it is also a luxurious one.

She had no other choice right now, despite having been trained since childhood, she is still a normal person who gets tired.

And currently she truly is very tired.

All that she wanted was to rest. This is her first choice because this place is the closest to the city gates.

'Allow me to use this for a little bit. I just need to start at something,' she thought as she held a card tight in her hand.

As she entered the building, she already felt different types of stare coming her way. Most of it was disgust while some were disbelief and others were insults. She really can't do anything now can she? She does look like a beggar.

Even her doll looking face was covered with dirt that no one could see her true looks. Only a very poor looking appearance.

Half way through the main lobby, she was stopped by two burly men, "We're sorry miss, we have nothing to give you here."

Their words implied that she must be there to beg for some food or something. Instead of pushing them to allow her to check in, she sneered at them before looking at all the onlookers and turning, leaving with elegant steps despite looking like a beggar.

"She thinks anyone can just enter the Fire Empire Hotel? In her dreams," one person in the reception said with disgust as she looked down at the girl who just came and left.

Little did they know that this will be the cause of the hotel's demise in the near future.

"Miss, do you need a place to stay? We are open here," as she walked, she heard a voice calling for her.

Looking around, a middle aged woman was looking at her with a warm smile.

Her looks couldn't compare to the lady she had buried back in the hill, especially since her looks seemed like it was already worn out through the difficulties of years of living. Wrinkles were visible at the side of her eyes. But they were warm, looking at those brown eyes, the girl thought for a bit.

"You're accepting beggars?" she couldn't help but ask.

Well coming out of that place she is actually quite irritated. Adding to the fact that she is tired and hungry. And she just wants to take a long warm bath.

"Yes, and I don't think you are a beggar though. Adding to the fact that our place is too shabby, I can only offer you so much," the middle aged lady still replied warmly.

She pulled her suitcase and followed the lady inside the 30 floor hotel. Looking around she can tell that this place is closing its end.

When the lady looked back she could only smile sadly, "Well we just want to fulfill the reason why this place was built until the end. I am Elloise Coleman by the way, owner of this place and currently the receptionist as well. My daughter and niece are helping me but currently they are in another part time job."

They were able to maintain it visually, the tiled floor without any damage, the chandelier that had all its bulbs working, the staircase going up to an event place, everything was in its optimal state.

But she knew this was mostly the best products of the past, they could only maintain it. And seeing that it is almost empty, with very few people consisting of guests and staff. It is indeed about to end.

"I'm Amber Wood. I must say despite being at the edge, you are still able to manage it properly, madam," she smiled and replied respectfully.

She saw all the pictures hanging and knows that this was once a flourishing hotel but seeing that the Fire Empire Hotel was standing tall not far away from it, she can tell that this hotel took a huge blow.

"What a wonderful name quite befitting with the color of your eyes. Very well I know you're very tired I shall check you in now."

Amber watched Elloise check her in before handing over the card she was holding so tightly. Eloise's eyes grew wide for the card she was handed with was a Ruby card.

Anyone who sees this surely understands that the person in front of them is of a wealthy descent. This is the second most expensive card.

Only a few could have it, cards in this world were categorized from Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond. Where small enterprises or small business owners could only hold Topaz.

Mostly the royals, who reign over a few countries, hold Diamond, which could also be termed as the clear card. Even Elloise's family was only able to hold the Sapphire one in the past.

The Ruby card also has a fingerprint identification and so not anyone could just use it. And yet Elloise has no idea where a very rich Wood family resides, it is a very common family name.

Elloise looked up and smiled, "I'm sorry but can I have a few identification documents from you? A passport or birth certificate?"

Amber knew that she is indeed underage and knew that this is something that most hotels abide by. She smiled and opened the pocket of her suitcase before bringing out her passport.

Elloise thanked her and completed the check in process. Just as she was about to pick a room, Amber opened her mouth and asked.

"Can I have the biggest room you can offer?"

Elloise blinked and thought for a bit before giving an offer, "Well our family stays here on the ground floor, so the pent house is open. Would you like to be there?"

"I shall accept your offer then. And please do deduct the cost of my food from there for a month as well. Thank you very much," Amber asked nicely.

'One month, just give me a month, father, mother, by then I shall start standing up on my own.'

As for her clothes, she had another card where it was purely her money, she gained from things she did. She wasn't planning to use this much from the card she was holding but this place was the first place who picked her up and she can only return the favor.

An eye for an eye, could also be used in a positive way.

"Very well. Thank you as well for choosing our hotel," Elloise was truly delighted.

Amber's arrival just saved their hotel for another three months. Truly she is a blessing.

"No, thank you for choosing me. I shall return this favor once I have settled down," her words held a deeper meaning but Elloise will only understand it in the near future. For now she could only accept it as it is.