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The game of “The Evil King” according to Victor goes like this:
The players each pull a slip that has either a number on it or has a red tip. The ones with numbers are the Evil King's vassals and the one who pulled the slip with the red tip is the Evil King himself and can order the other players around as he or she wishes. Only one task though, probably not to torture the contestans too much.
Victor clapped his hands together with his usual enthusiastic smile. “Now, my dear cursed boys and lovely lady, you all get the rules, yes?”
Next to me I heard a scoff coming from Harrison and another one from Jude who sat across from me. We were all gathered in the dining hall to celebrate Christmas together and it had been fun then all of a sudden Victor sat us down and insisted on playing the game of Evil King.
“Is that why he wanted us all to attend today?” Liam theorized next to me.
Honestly, I really didn't mind his idea. It sounded fun even if some of the members didn't exactly jump at the thought of being someone else's servant.
“Well, I would like to play.” I clapped my hands together, mirroring what Victor did before (just a bit lighter).
Victor shifted his eyes to me, hm? No.. he kept looking at me the whole time! Was he waiting for me to approve? Part of me wondered. He´s so mischievous.. It makes him really cute.
Him cute? Where do my thoughts wander all the time? I lightly shook my head before looking back at him and flashed the grim reaper a smile.
"Wonderful! I'm quite sure it will be the most fun with our dear fairytale keeper.”
The members of Crown all seemed to change their minds, even the ones who were just about to leave.
Jude was already half way out the dining hall door before he slightly turned his head to glance at me. As my charming self, I naturally gave him an inviting smile. Maybe that wasn't such a good idea…
Because Jude gave me that usual sadistic smirk he'd do every time before he did something to disturb me. “I guess I'm in after all.”
Next to him stood Ellis, his attendant. He was always very sweet to me and also immediately wanted to join in.
After we all gathered together Victor held several slips and let us one by one take one from his hand.
And I was!!! Not the Evil King..
I can't lie.. I am a little disappointed. But, who then is the Evil King?
“Oh it´s me..” a voice spoke up.
Harrison had the slip with the red mark. He didn't seem particularly excited at first but after realising he could ask for anything he grinned in a self conscious manner and commanded:
“The number three has to give me his or her pudding for a whole month.”
I slowly looked down on my assigned number… phew..
Luckily it wasn't me. But the actual number three revealed himself in no time at all.
“What a coincidence it´s me!” Victor announced. He simply shrugged at the suggestion of giving up his pudding for a month.
“Oh..” Harrison's teasing voice faded out into the void.
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Next up: Jude!!
“Number seven has to be my servant for tomorrow, I'll give ya something to cry bout´ all day long.”
“Looks like that would be me.” William said with a smile.
"Ugh.." Jude avoided his eye contact with William as much as possible. I had already heard Jude mention in passing that he found William creepy.
Thinking back on it I had to suppress giggling out loud. Ellis must have felt the same way, because he nudged me lightly and also grinned.
"What're ya loons finding so funny?” Jude glared at our direction.
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Next up: Elbert!
“Elbie?” Alfons turned to his lord and with a mischievous look on his face.
Elbert and Evil King didn't seem to fit together at all. Especially with such an angelic face and voice. Okay.. maybe it was just bias talking. Who knows? Maybe he'll turn out to be an absolutely, overly malicious, brutal -
“I want number 1 to tell me about the most beautiful thing they've ever seen.”
Nevermind.
Alfons seemed to agree with me. He let out a small sigh already expecting it. “It´s a bit of a waste of such a grand opportunity..”
The thought of Alfons as Evil King let a shiver run down my spine.
“Ah!” Liam exclaimed in glee.
“It´s my turn!” He rubbed his chin in silent anticipation before saying without much hesitation, "It's definitely the cute miss fairytale keeper of Crown.”
Elbert promptly started to stare at me and absentmintedly hummed, almost as if to approve.
I tried not to blush, trapped in Elbert`s gaze.
“I do agree, Miss Robin is very beautiful.” William agreed with Liam and Victor vigorously nodded along.
“You guys-" why were they always so insistent on praising me? Compliments and smooth talk was definitely the forte of some of them.
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Next up for the last round: William
Now, THAT was someone the title of Evil King really suited.
“I want number five to kiss me.” He didn't waste any time and already seemed to know who number five was.
“Oh, that would be me.” Finally it was my turn again. Last time I was up Ellis ordered me to list three things that made me happy.
William looked at me with expectant eyes. I.. didn't want to disappoint the Evil King for some reason. Not to mention, William has already taught me that it was alright to be more open and less embarrassed.
I stood up and walked past some other members.
Liam pouted a little, was he jealous? It was kinda cute.
Roger lightly nodded his head with his arms crossed. Like he respected the command, knowing him, he would probably have asked for something similar.
There was also Elbert and Alfons but I was now so close to William that I didn't dare look at anyone else's faces right now.
I now only stood a few centimeters away from him and felt a little nervous.
Part of me wanted to be bold and kiss his pale lips, the other wanted to be humble and go for a simple palm-kiss.
The hesitation vanished when I looked into his captivating blood red eyes. I gulped, put one hand on his shoulder and softly grabbed his chin before kissing him on the cheek.
“Pff haha!” William suddenly started to laugh.
“What is so funny?” I gave him an offended retreat.
"I'm terribly sorry. It's just that your face looks so flustered I couldn't help myself.”
My cheeks were probably red. How could I not be flustered? All the Crown members were practically drilling holes into me with their stares. It was nerve racking but also so.. thrilling?
I knew at that moment that William probably read my expression like he usually did. ´Such a greedy Robin, aren't you?´
“Victor.” William leaned from where he sat towards Victor. “I think we should play a few rounds more.”
“Agreed.” Alfons chuckled with a hand failing to cover his grin.
“Yeah, sounds fun.” Harrison also chimed.
“Totally! I also want a kiss from her!” Liam exclaimed like a pouty kitten denied its treat.
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Right outside Crown castle were two adorable cats playing in the snow. Their eyes were red and blues. One was a girl- Samantha and the other Adams. Those random cats have no burdens like humans do and simply enjoy life. Humans would walk past thinking those were some silly cats but what they didn't see was a young girl on the sidewalk watching the cats play in the snow. Without knowing it, simply rolling around had made someone smile. They had shown the girl appreciation for brushing the snow to one side, making a little snow mountain for them.