Prince Elio
Night Camp

The atmosphere of the bright sky turned dark, the wind that blew became cold when it hit the skin. The sound of an owl echoed in the forest being visited by two humans from Corvus and Rumpelstiltskin—Prince Elio and Princess Quely.

“Why should it be night? In the afternoon you can” said Princess Quely behind Prince Elio

“You forced me to come and see Igr right? This is the right time.” Prince Elio

“But, I want to meet when the sky is clear. Morning, afternoon or evening... However, you take me out at night like this.” Oceh Princess Quely does not stop.

“Can I tell you, tonight I have a palace schedule for camping. And at that time I was able to meet Igr. Because from the beginning you insisted on meeting her so I did. You just follow” replied Prince Elio

“Yes already, it's up to you. If I get hurt then you have to take responsibility!” princess Quely

“I'm not a cowardly man and take responsibility.” Prince Elio replied

After arriving at the area that always Prince Elio stop for camping, they began to build a tent and look for firewood to make a campfire.

Princess Quely who should not have contributed to this was forced to follow her cousin's schedule.

They split up in search of firewood, but because Princess Quely was already terrified because of the suspicious surrounding noises she finally returned to the camp area alone.

“If it will end like this, I choose not to follow” muttered Princess Quely when putting the firewood on the ground.

“Content does come at the end.” he added.

It took 10 minutes for Princess Quely to wait for Prince Elio and when the awaited figure came he immediately stood up from his place.

“Can I directly meet Igr?” ask Princess Quely

“Why do you insist on meeting with Igr?” ask Prince Elio

“Because I want to be close and friends with her.” Princess Quely said

“You want to have a tiger as a friend? I can give you a tiger cub. How?” prince Elio asked to make an offer.

Princess Quely shook her head. “No! I want Igr.”

Prince Elio sighed, his feeling saying that he did not want to be friends with other humans besides himself. In addition, Igr had never met a human before other than Queen Carla and Prince Elio.

“I will not let anyone be friends with Igr” replied Prince Elio with a heavy but honest feeling.

“Why?” ask Princess Quely

“He is like my little friend, I rarely visit him. But he recognized me when I was coming here. I don't know, I don't think I'd be willing if he was familiar with the others.” explained Prince Elio as he looked down at the end of his shoes.

Princess Quely smiled, putting both hands on her waist and gently pushing Prince Elio's shoulders.

“Hei! That's his name, baby, that's why you wouldn't want to know if Igr was familiar with someone else. Because you've been together since you were kids so you're a pity for her. I understand, after all I am not that brave to be friends with a white tiger.” explained Princess Quely with her smile

Prince Elio raised his chin and looked at Princess Quely with a puzzled look.

“So, what do you mean?” ask Prince Elio

“I just want to know how much you love that tiger. I was just wondering what she was like in your life. Oh... So you've taken it like a life partner. I think your future wife will be jealous of the white tiger, hahaha.”

Princess Quely laughed as she closed her mouth, while Prince Elio could only sigh. Not there, Prince Elio held Princess Quely bridal style and then he walked away from the camp area and left his cousin alone there.

“Hei! Why did you leave me?” Princess Quely runs to chase after Prince Elio.

...• • •...

In the middle of the dinner, Princess Quely was busy telling me anything that was not really important to tell. Prince Elio, who is accustomed to the chatty nature of his cousin, chose to be quiet and only listen occasionally to respond as if.

“Have you found a guy you like?” ask Prince Elio suddenly

Princess Quely immediately frowned and looked at her cousin's expression that was serious.

“Not yet... I haven't found a guy I like right now, why are you asking like that?” ask Princess Quely

“Grandfather always urges me to tell the women I like, I'm not even close to any woman.” Prince Elio said

“You are too selective, many beautiful and smart women are waiting in front of you. Let me give you an example, do you want to know?” asked Princess Quely enthusiastically.

Prince Elio hesitated he stared at the bonfire in front of him and thought for a moment.

“Someone likes me?” ask Prince Elio

“Many, you know I have a princess friend from the kingdom and other scopes. So they also asked me to introduce them to you, but I didn't because I knew you wouldn't like. But for this one I will say it because she is a good and smart daughter. You want to know no?” ask Princess Quely for the second time

“Alright, say.” replied Prince Elio

Princess Quely whispered her name into Prince Elio's ears, and right then and there Prince Elio's face was slightly surprised by what Princess Quely said.

“You're not kidding, are you?” ask Prince Elio

“Do you see my face here?” ask Princess Quely back.

“He couldn't have liked me” Prince Elio said.

“His expression and manner are seen once upon meeting you. She also wanted to know anything about you when I told her a little about you.” explained Princess Quely

“He is too good for me like this” murmured Prince Elio

“Yes, you're right! She's too good for a bad guy like you my cousin.” ledek Princess Quely

Prince Elio immediately pulled Princess Quely's nose, Princess Quely who did not receive the treatment finally grabbed her cousin's neck as if to strangle him.

“How dare you touch my handsome face? I will not forgive you.” Princess Quely said furiously.

“Your nose is not sharp, hahaha” Prince Elio adds to the ledge.

And it ended up being a quarrel between Prince Elio and Princess Quely.

...• • •...

After waiting in the forest for about 50 minutes, the sound of tree branches and dry leaves being stepped on was getting closer. Prince Elio stood holding the sword handle on his right side. Princess Quely immediately stood up and hid behind Prince Elio while observing around.

The moment the figure appeared, Prince Elio immediately smiled widely and sighed. Yes, it was Igr he appeared in front of Prince Elio and Princess Quely which was about 2 meters away.

“Igr?” cry Princess Quely when she sees Igr

Prince Elio approached Igr, Igr lowered his head and Prince Elio's hand touched Igr's forehead.

“Where have you been?” ask Prince Elio

Igr roared as if he understood the words of Prince Elio. Prince Elio who heard the reply from Igr smiled widely.

“You are getting smarter, it is better if you always answer my questions even though I do not understand your language, Igr.” said Prince Elio

Igr returned to his arms and approached Prince Elio to sit beside him and he sniffed Prince Elio's body.

“Oh, you want to get closer to me apparently” said Prince Elio who immediately embraced Igr's body which was larger than his hand circle.

“You are growing bigger” said Prince Elio

“You are very familiar once” said Princess Quely by putting on a scared face

“Didn't you want to meet him? Say hello...” said Prince Elio

Princess Quely shook her head, she retreated one step back keeping a safe distance.

“Why are you afraid? Tens of minutes ago you insisted on meeting and making friends right?” asked Prince Elio while putting on his haughty face

“Ti-no! I changed my mind, better to be friends with a rabbit than a white tiger. Aye right?” ask Princess Quely

Igr roared loudly, Princess Quely immediately closed her eyes and squeezed her dress firmly because Igr's roar seemed to disagree.

“Hahaha! He disagrees with your words.” Prince Elio laughed and immediately sat beside Igr, Igr turned to lie on the ground.

“That creature, when did you bring it to the palace?” ask Princess Quely

“Igr? I don't know... I need time to say about Igr to the King and grandfather.” Prince Elio said

“I'm afraid Igr was actually killed when I was treated in palace” added Prince Elio in a sad tone.

“You are right, it is better Igr stay here until everyone is ready to receive his presence” replied Princess Quely

“Iya, I will do.” said Prince Elio

“Hopefully everyone improves” said Princess Quely

“May” Prince Elio

...• • •...

The sun had emerged from its hiding place replacing the dark night sky into a bright blue sky without rain. In the sun, Prince Elio and Princess Quely opened their eyes to the bright sunlight.

“After morning apparently” said Princess Quely

Prince Elio turned to the right where Igr lay last night, but Igr was no longer there. Prince Elio was sad because Igr could not be with him for a long time.

“It looks like Igr is already in his hiding place” said Princess Quely

“Yes, I think so. Yes, let's go back to the palace.” said Prince Elio

The two of them worked together to clean up the equipment and items that were taken later out of the forest.

On the way, Princess Quely continued to babble and open the chatter so as not to feel lonely and boring.

“If you're getting married, tell me yes?” princess Quely suddenly said.

“Hey, why would you say such a thing?” ask Prince Elio

“Because I'm confident that you're getting married soon, maybe?” princess Quely

“Not so fast princess, I am still looking for a woman who is suitable for me.” replied Prince Elio

“Who do you want to find? Princess Athanasia is there, after all she is already happy with your call to her. You don't play with her feelings.” said Princess Quely

“My call to him? What do you mean?” ask Prince Elio

“Princess Atha. You're the only one who calls her that, even her family doesn't call her that.” explained Princess Quely

“I called like that because the name was too long to say. I cut it to be shorter. That's it.” replied Prince Elio firmly.

“Really? But, Princess Athanasia feels very happy with your special call that”, Princess Quely said

“If your name is long, I will also cut it to be shorter.” Prince Elio said

“At least open heart for Princess Athanasia.” Princess Quely said

“Once you know, just look at it later. Why are you talking about something like this?” ask Prince Elio

“I just helped your relationship to be better” replied Princess Quely in a carefree tone

“I cannot promise to open my heart” replied Prince Elio in a low tone.

The two halted before the main gate of Corvus Palace, facing each other and making eye contact with each other.

“We have reached” said Prince Elio

“Ya~ at least I have tried to tell you so you can run it easier.” said Princess Quely while holding the left shoulder of Prince Elio

“You always interfere in other people's affairs” said Prince Elio to dismiss Princess Quely slowly.

“I interfere in this business because it includes good business for you” said Princess Quely displaying her wide smile.

“Hm, it's up to you” Prince Elio leaves Princess Quely in front of the fence.

Princess Quely looked at her cousin's back and away, she displayed her best smile as she muttered.

“Athanasia's daughter suits you, my handsome cousin.”

Princess Quely walks in following Prince Elio to say goodbye to King Aiden and Maverick's grandfather before returning home to Rumpelstiltskin Palace.

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.... to be continued ....