Chapter 9

"You have heard the stories about the four dragons, right?"

"Yes. I have."

"Do you know what happened to the young man who killed the Blue Dragon?"

"As I remember the story,... he was lonely throughout his life and that was his curse."

"You are right. He was lonely. All of his family members soon died suffering from plague. When he got married soon his wife died after giving birth to his child. A girl was born. He abandoned that child fearing she will die too if he stays with her. But there is another part of this story about which most people don't know."

"And what's that?"

"The young man was cursed by nature. By killing a dragon the nature cursed him but the dragon gave him a boon. The dragon said every person who will have his blood will have great power. They will have the power to conquer the world if they want. Each individual will receive a different power which will help them to survive in this world. They will be blessed with every luxury. They would never need to worry about food, sleep or anything."

"Is that why the man abandoned his daughter, as he knew she will survive no matter what?"

"Maybe," Elios replied. I could see crease on his forehead.

"What happened after that?"

"That man committed suicide after some years. He started thinking everyone died because of him and no one else would die again if he take his own life."

"Interesting. I never heard about the man's story." I replied, "But how is it related to me being a witch?"

"Bella," he took a long breath ,"The Emperor is the descendant of the young man of the story. So are the Princes, my mother and I."

I had no idea what was happening. How did I got stuck in this world. How did I become a Princess. Why am I even here. But after everything that happened to me I had no reason to not believe Elios, "So you mean Dragon really do exist in this world."

"Yes. They do."

"And why am I a witch?"

"As I already said each individual descendant received a different power, Prince Arnold has the power to become invisible. Like nobody can see him when he wants. He can go anywhere or do anything without getting caught. But somehow you saw Prince Arnold when none of us did. Which means he was using his power."

I stayed quiet for a minute. Then I asked, "What gives you the idea my mother was a witch."

"It's just a rumour."

"From what did it circulate?"

"I don't know but some says that they've seen The Queen getting caught on fire, but nothing happened to her and..." he started looking everywhere restlessly without completing.

"And what?"

"I know this are all groundless rumours. So let's just forget about it."

"You have already called me a witch. You probably can't say anything bad then that. So continue."

"There are rumours that you and your brother..... weren't born.... normally like the rest of us."

"Well. I certainly don't know about that." I replied calmly.

"I'll look in it. These are rumours. You don't have to worry about it at all."

"What happens if I'm really a witch? Will you burn me alive. Although I don't think that will kill me."

"Bella?" he said obnoxiously. As if I said something heinous.

"What? I really want to know."

"There are different rules to deal with witches."

I sighed, "Okay then I think you will have to deal with me."

"Bella what are you trying to say?"

"Look, I'm not sure if I am a witch or not. But if I'm really. There's not much for me to do. Just don't imprison me or torture me. You can kill me if you want though."

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. WHY WOULD I KILL YOU?" he screamed.

"Stop screaming at me. And what else do you want me to talk about? Beg you to not kill me?"

He was at loss of words this time. "Nothing changes even if you are a witch. Don't worry."