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Chapter 35 - (Chapter 35) {Ogre’s Culture}

Scene – Mera's room.Mera steps out of her room and opens the door—Ojash is standing there.

Mera: ?Ojash: Mera, would you like to visit the Orland Kingdom?Mera: Of course! I was just thinking the same thing.

Scene – Mera, Ojash, and Mera's guards are traveling on the road outside the palace.

Ojash: By the way, you once mentioned that you're a vampire and that your father created you, right? So who is your father? Is he some kind of god or something?Mera: Oh, so you want to know about my father. My papa is the most powerful being in existence. There's no one like him. Under his command are millions—no, billions of armies! And most importantly, beings like True Dragons and Primordials serve beneath him.Ojash: A–Ahh!! (shocked) My lady, that sounds… a bit too much!Mera: Oh no, that's still too little! I could talk about Papa for a whole day—no, for an entire year! And my papa—

Scene – Mera keeps talking about her father for quite some time. Then, they arrive in front of a large temple.

Ogre: Oh, Lady Mera, look! This is our temple.Mera: And then Papa said, huh?Scene – Mera looks toward the temple.Mera: So, you worship the Ten's here?Ojash: No, we ogres worship the Ogre Lord. Humans worship the Ten's, and other races have their own lords or gods they follow.Mera: I see.Ojash: Would you like to take a look inside?Mera: Absolutely!

Scene – They all enter and stop in front of a large door. Suddenly, an ogre steps out from inside.

Ojash: Mera, this is "Astha." He's the chief priest of this temple.Mera: Oh.Astha: Prince, and this lady is…?Mera: My name is Mera.Astha: Oh, Lady Mera. You may enter, and if you're lucky, the Ogre Lord might invite you into his domain and grant you a blessing.Mera: I see.Ojash: Let's go.

Scene – Everyone enters.

Before them stands a massive statue of an ogre. When Mera and her guards join their hands and close their eyes in respect, cracks begin to form on the statue.

Astha: W–What?!! (confused and shocked)Ojash: ! Mera and everyone, get out—NOW!! (shouting in alarm)

Scene – They all rush out before the statue completely breaks. A few moments later, the statue heals itself entirely.

Tank: What was that, Prince Ojash?!Ojash: I don't know… Astha?Astha: M–My prince! (tense and trembling) W–Who are these people?!! (fear and shock)Ojash: What do you mean?Astha: When they closed their eyes and the Ogre Lord tried to bring them into his domain, their power caused the domain itself to collapse! That's why the statue cracked!Ojash: You mean… they possess power equal to—or even greater than—the Ogre Lord?! (shocked)Astha: Y–Yes!!Ojash: ! (stunned) Princess Mera, just how powerful are you?! And what kind of being is your father?!! What is his name?!!Mera: My beloved father's name is the greatest name in the world—his name is Precious.Ojash: Precious?!!Mera: Yes. My guards and I follow him, worship him, and place all our trust in him.Ojash: A–I see… (still in shock)Mera: So, where are we going next?Scene – Ojash takes a deep breath and replies.Ojash: Let's get something to eat.Mera: Good idea!

Scene – They all head to a restaurant, sit at a royal table, place their orders, and start eating.

Mera: Prince Ojash, the food here is delicious! I really enjoyed it.Ojash: I'm glad to hear that. I also love the food here.Mera: I see. Well then, let's head back. I'll be leaving soon.Ojash: ! Leaving? But where to? (slightly emotional tone)Mera: I told you before—I'm traveling the world.Ojash: Oh, right… (sad tone) Mera.Mera: Hmm?Ojash: Could you… stay here? With me? Forever?Mera: !Guards: !Mera: But why?Scene – Ojash stands up, walks toward Mera, kneels down, and takes out a ring.Ojash: I… I love you, Mera! Please, marry me! (shouting, blushing)Scene – Immediately, Tank, Volt, and the other guards grab him and place their swords on his neck.Ojash: I don't love you because you're powerful—I truly love you! Ever since you saved me, I've only loved you!Mera: I see… hmm, that's something worth thinking about. I've never thought much about love before. Tank, Volt, and the others—let him go.Tank: But, Princess!Mera: Let him go.Volt: O–Okay.

Scene – They release Ojash.Mera: Okay, fine. But on one condition.Ojash: What is it?Mera: I'll control this kingdom my way—and rule it as I please.Ojash: Hmm… (closes eyes) Okay, done. (suddenly opens eyes and smiles)

Scene – And so, within just two days, Ojash fell in love with Mera, and a few days later, they were married.Mera, daughter of Precious, became the wife of Orland Kingdom's Prince Ojash—and soon, its ruler.The old king, Ojash's father, retired and handed the throne to him.From that day on, the Vampire and Nin races began to rise and flourish across the world.

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