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As the car reached the massive huge walls which run upto the sky,Igarashi stared up through the black window of the back seat.

The dark forest silently sang the song of darkness. It was a cursed forest according to the people who believed in myths. It wasn't a surprise that she grew up in this dangerous dark forests insides these huge walls as a Mythical beast. A curse like her belonged to this cursed forest.

She saw assassins in black,standing on the walls as gate keepers. They were highly trained killing machines who are only loyal to the Emperor.

The car entered through the giant gate. Qin Xiu drove the car towards the main building where the ceremony will be held. Passing the city of assassins,they reached a castle like building. It was the biggest building inside the walls. Even though it looked old fashion from outside,insides are hella modern with modern security systems.

Dongwook was next to her. He got out immediately along with Levi and Qin Xiu who were in front seats. Dongwook opened the door for Igarashi and extended his hand for her.

She placed her hand on his and got out. Levi and Qin Xiu stood next to Dongwook.

There were broad stairs which were covered with a red carpet. And it leaded them towards the golden doors of the building.

As the guards near the door saw who came,they immediately bowed and let them enter. Dongwook took the lead and made the way towards the main hall where the ball would be held. As they reached the two doors entrance of the hall,guards immediately bowed and opened the doors revealing a massive downwards staircase.

Dongwook sided away letting Igarashi enter. Now everyone's attention was on her. There were so many people inside. Men,women,and teens. Among them,famous businessmen, businesswomen,actors,actresses, politicians,idols,celebrities etc were there. They all were assassins who were trained under the organisation who are still bound to serve. And will be the people who will bow down to her tonight. And will be the people who will serve her in the future.

She stepped down followed by her three guards. The Emperor Wu Yifan stood at the end of the staircase with a proud smile. As she reached downstairs, he approached her.

She bowed politely.

"Doll,you look gorgeous tonight",

She mumbled a small thank. Then he escorted her towards the next staircase which leaded them towards a large balcony which was served for VVIPs.

Dongwook, Levi and Qin Xiu kept following them. And like that the party began.

Igarashi and the Emperor took a seat on a couch and soon they were served red wines.

Igarashi's gaze went to the people who were secretly staring at them. They held various emotions. Envy,jealousy,hatred,satisfaction, gratitude. She was in a position no one could ever dream to be. Once upon a time,she badly wanted to be in this position but now,she only felt emptiness. It didn't feel that exciting as before. Because she already knew what is the real excitement. Spending time with her loved ones is the real excitement in her life. But right now,she couldn't refuse what was given to her.

The ceremony went well. It was a ball party but Igarashi strongly refused to dance. The only weakness she had was dancing. She had learnt ball dances but she didn't like to dance. She would rather drink poison than dancing infront of everyone. Dongwook almost died from suppressing his laughter when she gave death glares to everyone who asked her to dance. He once tried to teach her dance but he remembered getting hit by her high heel that day and he never again tried to teach her dance.

He got startled when a man screamed. He looked at his side only to widen his eyes seeing Igarashi stepping her high heel on that man's shoe making a hole through it. Blood was oozing out from the shoe.

Emperor was no where to be seen. He sighed before approaching her.

"Let me",he muttered even though he didn't know what was happening. He didn't need to know what happened. If Igarashi attacked someone, then it is something.

Igarashi parted away with her hands clasped behind her back.

Dongwook twisted that man's hand and pressed him to the nearest pillar.

"What should I do?",He asked.

"Kill him"

Dongwook bowed and dragged him inside. Her eyes were dark. She couldn't handle the desire to see that man's blood. She would tolerate anything but she wouldn't if anyone question about her husband. The recent incident of her meeting Yibo infront of the stadium was a big news.

The man dared to question about her decisions.

"You are into pretty faces huh? There are so many perfect men out there for you but you chose a low life like him? A little gold digger. Isn't he? Or maybe little boys are your kink? You pay for him to be in your bed right? Well,I can do a better job than him. You know. He is a whore-"

That's it he could utter. She walked towards the way Dongwook dragged that man. It was an empty small hall. The man was on the floor with blood oozing from everywhere and Dongwook stood next to him. Levi and Qin Xiu were leaning against the wall,watching everything.

"Move",she ordered.

Dongwook moved away letting her come. The man was still alive.

She placed her heel on his chest and poured her red wine all over his face."People should learn how to mind their language. Or else,they will end up in the same place as you"

This was the Igarashi Emperor created. A heartless beast.

"I changed my mind. Take him to the medical room. I want him to live in the shame he faced today. There is no other best punishment than letting him live. He will have to bow down under my feet anyways"

Qin Xiu called few guards to take care of the man.

She is too cruel. It was like she had two souls inside one body. Angel and Devil lived in the same body.

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The ceremony ended without anymore disturbance. Levi's job ended that way and parted away from Igarashi.

After the long day,Igarashi went home with Dongwook. It was almost 6 in the morning. She entered inside without a noise.

"We will go back to Korea in few days",she said to Dongwook before going inside her bedroom.

As soon as she saw Yibo's figure sleeping soundly on the bed,she sighed in happiness. But when she remembered that she is going to Korea leaving him here,she found herself drowning in sadness. Yibo still had unfinished works here. She was sure that he will try to abandon everything to go with her but she couldn't let him do it. She wanted him to return with no regrets.

She sat down next to his sleeping figure and caressed his hair. He had a little pout on his lips which made him too cute.

He slowly opened his eyes. "My wifey",he mumbled before pulling her hand making her fall onto his chest. He again closed his eyes,hugging her tightly.

"Hey,I'm sweaty. Let go",she whispered.

"Don't care",he mumbled back with closed eyes. "You are beautiful"

"You are not even looking at me"

"I don't need to look"

"Why?"

"Because I can see you even with my eyes closed"

"Cheesy man. Let go",she groaned even though her insides were bursting in joy.

"No",He opened his eyes. "Good morning darling "

"Morning honey"

He was about to close his eyes but snapped opened widely hearing what she just said.

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