Four Shards of Love 1

Chapter 10: Shattered Dream

In the fifth continent lies a kingdom ruled by the honorable Von Clan members, a majestic place with the greatest sculptures and artifacts. Von Sozou is in charge of trading the ancient vessels with nearby allied kingdoms. There are five different kingdoms in the fifth continent, and by the observation of development analysis, Von Clan is ranked first. Von Clan, however, is not on good terms with Erestiva, a kingdom located near to the south. This is because Erestiva also have similar artifacts and other treasures like the ones in Von Clan. During a formal conference, the elder members of both sides were in conflict and decided to cut off their alliance for the good.

Von Sozou was confused after knowing the negative results of the conference. He wondered about the two kingdom's future as he walked past the crowded fangirls squealing his name. Von Sozou's charming looks catches the attention of nearly any young woman that gazes him.

"What will happen to Von Clan and Erestiva after this? I must do something to regain our alliance. This is not good. What if the two kingdom start a war in the future?''

Von Sozou faces down, gazing at the beautifully carved marble tiles as he walk along the Von Clan Castle's main corridor.

"Restia, I wonder if you are perturbed with the conference results too.''

Lady Restia is the empress of Erestiva. During the conference, Lady Restia discussed about how to cooperate and deal with the treasures issue in a peaceful way. The Von Clan members excluding Von Sozou bashed her ideas and claimed that the treasures are their belongings. Erestiva's high council members made a comeback with the same rough words and insults. The looks of Lady Restia's eyes as she gazed at Von Sozou is very sorrowful, but she knew Von Sozou is not against her because they were actually in love with each other, even though either one of them had yet to confess. Since the conference ended up in a disaster, they could not see each other.

Von Sozou sits on his fancy office chair. His beautiful maids greet him and do their jobs to serve him. One of the maids brings him a cup of hot coffee.

"We heard about what happened, Master. Are we really not an ally to Erestiva anymore? What about Lady Restia, Master?''

The maids are concerned about Von Sozou's personal problems. Von Sozou does not mind letting his pretty maids know about his thoughts since he was the one who took them in his office when they were found abandoned and starving in a dark alley.

"What do you girls think I should do? Meeting Restia directly through Erestiva's front gate is not a good idea. Should I contact her? I'm afraid someone else will answer and if he or she will find out it's from Von Clan, I'll be dead. I used to meet her every three months at our usual rendezvous, but now that their security is tightened, it will be very hard.''

One of the maids massages his shoulders. Her soft skin and sensational grip never failed to relieve Von Sozou's puzzled mind.

"Then how about one of us maids go to Erestiva and tells Lady Restia that you want to meet her secretly, Master? Don't worry about going through the security patrols. I have friends from Erestiva who I can trust. Does that sounds good to you, Master?''

Her words manage to make Von Sozou smile widely.

"Really? That's great! I know I can count on you. Bring back good news for me, okay? I pray for your success and safety."

Von Sozou pats the maid's head gently. She blushes and smiles as she enjoys the warm touch of her beloved master. The other maids let out a jealousy aura at her. Von Sozou looks at them.

"Now that I'm in a good mood, I will prepare a vacation for you ladies. A trip to Oceanis in the second continent sounds good to all of you? Don't turn me down now, I know you all want to serve me, but I can take care of myself for a while. I am concerned about all of your happiness too. My pilot will bring you to the airship tomorrow, so have as much fun as you want, okay ladies?''