If The Crown Fits (Book 2)

Chapter 15 Yadayadaboom

Chapter 15

The Atla kingdom might be my most favorite place in this world. If it weren't for the fact that there's a virus named King Corona.

The kingdom itself was underwater - obviously. Ace and I must have bickered longer than we thought because where we're standing right now is the sea floor. I looked up and saw the same huge magical barrier that separated protected us from the water. Tall coral reefs lined the place and were constantly being rained down with water. Large domes made out of sand and rocks lined with moss seem all have a large shell in front of them - are those their homes? One would assume that since we are deep in the sea that it would be dark but no. Multiple glowing jellyfish - enclosed in a circular bubble - are constantly swimming the area and giving us more than enough light to see our surroundings.

My ears were ringing at the drop of pressure underwater. I looked at Ace, but he doesn't seem to be bothered at all. The men lead us along a sandy that has shells as stone pathways. Ace - As LADY Grace - made sure that he steps on the shells so his heels wouldn't sink as he walk. It wasn't much of a bother for me since I was wearing boots,

Soon we saw a large colorful castle with glowing rainbow bubbles floating around it. It was breathtaking and I would have really enjoyed it more if one of the guards didn't push me to enter the palace. The inside was also impressive. Despite being an underwater castle, they have white tiles and the walls were polished. I cannot tell what materials they used to be honest. The columns were decorated with tons of shells and sea weed. Actually - not just the columns - but the whole area where the wall meets the ceiling. It was magical and I was walking while looking up that I happen to bump into Ace.

I braced myself in preparation that he would scold me, but he didn't. He simply gave me a look and returned his gaze forward. He was acting really weird.

We soon stopped at what I assume is the throne room. Scratch that. It is the throne room. Because at the very top of the staircase was a throne made out of corals. A man with sickly green hair and bulging stomach sat on it. He was eating some sort of fish while looking at us. Bits and pieces of the meat stuck on his beard. He was wearing nothing at the top, but his white trousers looks like it was ready to give up. Beside him was a man seemingly as old as Ren and Dan with light long blue hair and cerulean eyes. This man was also shirtless and wearing the same white ripped trousers, but unlike that bulky man on the throne, he looked better in them.

"King Corona, Prince Mereum, we brought two new female prisoners." One of the man said.

The king, the bulky dude, stopped eating as he regarded Ace and I with his eyes. I folded my arms over my chest since I was still soaking wet from being splashed by the stupid ocean. I hope to provide enough cover from the king's leering eyes.

"Beautiful!" The king bellowed. "What is your name, young elf lady?"

Ace stepped forward and slightly gave me cover from the king. "My name is LADY Grace. I am a noble elf from the kingdom of Tordis."

"Brave young lady!" The king grinned hungrily at Ace and I wanna laugh as I imagined what the king's facial reaction would be when he learns that the LADY is actually a PRINCE. Pfft! As if sensing my presence, the king turned his gaze at me. "And who are you?" He asked.

"I-um.." I actually haven't thought of a name and I was stuttering in response.

"We heard that she is a princess, your grace." One of the men said and I had to fight the urge to karate chop his head.

"A princess!?" The king looked at me. "She doesn't look like a princess."

"And you look like a virus, but you do not see me complaining." I unconsciously said and immediately bit my tongue. I swear I sometimes hate myself for being a savage person at times. I should really stop being friends with PRINCE Ace.