I Will Protect You This Time

Episode 33

(The Ritual)

! Warning!

This Chapter is suitable for age 15 years and above.

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Drip* Drip*

Water droplets are dropping steadily from an artificial spring.

Isabella was standing in a large bath that could fit 20 people easily. The water of the bath reached her waist. Her beautiful long Golden hair was floating in the water.

It's dark. But I can clearly see his burning blue eyes.

"Princess."

Leonus said while walking towards me.

I was surprised to suddenly hear his voice.

"D-Don't come!"

"What are you talking about?"

He walked even faster and stood in front of me.

"Are you cold?"

"No. It's not that."

"Then what?"

"D-Don't look."

"Huh?"

"The dress-"

I don't want him to see me in this revealing cloth.

"What is it, Princess? Is something wrong with the dress? Let me see."

"No! Don't."

"Huh?"

"I am too shy."

Isabella muttered while covering her face with both hands.

"Princess… You look beautiful."

What is he talking about? Uhh! Did he see me? But it's dark here.

"Princess."

"Isabella…"

Don't call my name. Aghh! I am too embarrassed to talk.

"Look at me."

Leonus then grabbed my hands and removed them from my face. I couldn't do anything against his strength.

"To begin the Ritual, you have to look me in the eyes, Princess."

"O-Okay."

I slowly looked towards him. He was wearing a white top. But the upper half of the top was unbuttoned!

So embarrassing! I tried to focus my mind on his face. His eyes are red now. He is looking at me intensely! It's so hard to look at him!

I covered my chest with a hand. I can die of embarrassment right now.

"You are red, Princess."

Leonus whispered in my ear. I can feel my ears burning.

Chuckle*

Why is he laughing?! Here I am dying out of embarrassment!

"Shall we begin, My Princess?"

"Y-Yes."

I said while nodding my head.

"Alright."

After that, Leonus grabbed my both hands with his. Then said in a serious tone,

"Begin the Ritual."

Suddenly the lights of the room lit up and a beautiful barrier circled the entire bath. I can see him clearly now.

Thud*

Suddenly with a loud noise, 7 young men entered the room. They were all wearing long white Robes.

Dear Lord! What if they can see me?!

"Don't worry, Princess. They can't see us because of the barrier."

Phew~

Suddenly all of them started chanting something while closing their eyes. And a gentle wind started blowing around us.

Among them, the one with Silver-hair opened his eyes and said,

"Leonus Albus Carados Fellmirr, making the Light Spirit Ordona as the witness, are you willing to take Isabella Albus Carados Fellmirr as your mate?"

"I am. If I break this vow, my life shall be covered with Darkness."

What? What is going on?! How can he vow something like that?! I tried to remove my hand. But Leonus held my hands even tighter.

"Princess?"

"You can't do that, Your Highness! How can you promise something like that? For someone like-"

"Princess. Are you thinking about betraying me?"

There was a spark in his red eyes.

"What? I can never-"

"Then I don't see the problem."

"But-"

"Say no more, Princess. Continue the Ritual."

Leonus said while cutting my words in the middle.

"Yes."

After that, the one with Blue hair opened his eyes and said,

"Making the Water Spirit Janet as the witness, are you willing to take Isabella Albus Carados Fellmirr as your mate?".

"Yes, I am. If I break this vow, I shall die of thirst. "

After that, the person with red hair opened his eyes and said,

"Making the Fire Spirit Igneel as the witness, are you willing to take Isabella Carados Fellmirr as your mate?"

"Yes. If I break this vow, I shall burn in the depths of hell."

One by one, all of the 7 men said the same thing and Leonus vowed, making the other Elemental Spirits the witness.

After that, all of the 7 men forwarded their right hand and said together,

"I, Randall Erlshade, the future head of Erlshade Duchy, the Silver-Wolf Clan."

"I, Lorenzo Iydril, the future head of Iydril Duchy, the Water Dragon Clan."

"I, Samuel Yasuji, the future head of Yasuji Duchy, the Nine-tailed-Fox Clan."

"I, Nicholas Astorio, the future head of Astorio Duchy, the Earth-Dragon Clan."

"I, Adler Leerstrom, the future head of Leerstrom Duchy, the Ice-Phoenix Clan."

"I, Drake Hornraven, the future head of the Hornraven Duchy, the Griffin Clan."

"Today as the witness, we are announcing the union of Leonus Albus Carados Fellmirr and Isabella Albus Carados Fellmirr. Now seal your vow."

All of them said simultaneously and disappeared.

"Princess, we have to seal the vow now."

"Do I have to do anything?"

And why are you even saying that! It's not like you listen to any of my words. What am I supposed to do if anything happens to-

"Princess. You have to bear with me."

"Huh?"

"Don't be nervous."

Leonus finally let go of my hand and said.

"What?"

What is he talking-

Slash*

Suddenly, out of nowhere, Leonus cut her wrist with a dagger.

"Wha- What are you doing, Your Highness?! Blood- There's blood in your hand! What am I supposed to do?!"

I hurriedly grabbed his hand.

Huff* Huff*

Isabella breathed loudly at the sight of blood.

I can't breathe.

"Princess! Calm down. It will heal right away."

"But-"

"Princess. It will be healed right after the Ritual is over. So it's okay."

"R-Really?"

"Yes."

"So shall we continue?"

"Yes. Hurry up."

I don't want it to bleed for long.

"As you wish, My Lady."

Saying that, Leonus put his hand on my chest.

"Whaaa~ What are you doing?!"

Isabella said with a flustered face.

"You told me to hurry up, Princess."

"Yes. But…"

"This is part of the Ritual."

"Really? T-Then continue."

I have to bear it.

"Sure."

I tightly closed my eyes.

"Isabella Von Hagen Loire, are you willing to give me your heart?"

My eyes widened at the sudden question. But I don't have time to think.

"Y-Yes."

After that Leonus grabbed my right hand with his bloody hand and covered it with his blood.

I feel sick at the sight of blood. But that emotion soon got covered in his next action.

He then put my hand in his bare chest.

What is he doing?! Aghh! I am touching his bare chest! I can't think of anything!

"Are you willing to take me as your partner for eternity?"

"Yes!"

I blurted out loudly.

Chuckle*

"You are mine now, Princess."

"Then shall we seal the vow?"

"You mean, we haven't done that yet?"

"Yes, we haven't yet. So shall we?"

"Yes."

Just do whatever you want. At this point, there's nothing more to be surprised about.

But destroying my thoughts like a storm, Leonus suddenly pulled me close to his body. There isn't a single space between us.

Ah- I- Wha-

My mind went blank.

Chuckle*

"You are cute, Princess."

Saying that Leonus kissed my forehead.

I tightly closed my eyes.

After that, my right cheek, then left cheek, then my neck.

I can't breathe. What is going on? My body feels hot.

Huff* Huff*

I can hear Leonus's rough breathing.

Then Leonus grabbed both of my hands and kissed them.

"Princess…"

Leonus muttered in a hoarse voice and kissed my ear.

I can't breathe. What is wrong with me?! Why does it feel so hot? I feel so weird.

Suddenly Leonus let go of my hand and started to move. I opened my eyes in surprise. But he was already behind me by that time.

"Your Highness… Is it done?"

"Not yet."

Saying that he suddenly removed my hair from the back.

Kyaa~ He can see my back.

"Your Highn-"

"Beautiful… You are beautiful, Isabella."

What is he-

Suddenly he touched my back with his hand. My whole body trembled.

After a while, he kissed my back. I can feel his hot lips.

Huff* Huff*

I can't breathe. I can't move.

Then a bluish light glowed and brightened the whole room.

I hurriedly turned behind.

"Y-You. How can-"

"Just one more."

"What?"

"Kiss me."

"What?"

"Kiss me and it will be done, Princess."

"How can I-"

"My hand hurts. So hurry up."

"O-Okay."

I looked at his face. His eyes are red like blood. It looks like he's also having some trouble breathing. Is it because of the Ritual? Yes. That must be it!

"Princess…"

"Oh, yes."

I closed my eyes tightly and got on my tip-toe. Then kissed his cheek.

"..."

There was silence for a moment. I opened my eyes in curiosity.

Leonus's eyes were wide open. Did I do wrong?

"Y-Your Highness?"

"Ah- Yes."

"Was it not right?"

"No. It was great. No, I mean it wasn't."

"Then what am I-"

"Lips."

"Huh?"

"You have to kiss my lips, Princess."

"But-"

"Ouch* My hand hurts. It's okay if you don't want to. I won't die from bleeding. Probably I will have to be bedridden for the rest of my life. It's okay. You don't have to worry."

"I-I will kiss you."

Isabella said loudly and got on her tiptoe.

There was a smirk on Leon's face.

After that, Isabella kissed his lips.

Aghh! My ears are burning. Anyways, that should be it. I hurriedly backed away from him.

But suddenly Leonus pulled me closer and kissed my lips.

"Mmph-"

My eyes widened. What is he- No what am I -

Leonus continued to suck my lips.

"Mm- Your High-"

I can't breathe.

"Mm- Stop-"

Suddenly he pushed his tongue in her mouth and started tasting her.

"Mm- Leonus!"

Isabella pushed him with all her might and said loudly.

Huff* Huff*

Leonus was breathing roughly. His eyes are burning.

"I apologize. It's done now, Princess. You should go back."

Snap*

And I returned to my room.