Chapter 81

**Acacia Point of View**

At this point, I'm not even disappointed.

However, I learnt something new again. Detaching myself completely from some people is not bad. I realized again that to me, my son was enough.

I closed my eyes and yawned before rubbing my eyes to wipe away the drowsiness. It is still middle of the day and Igses is awake so I cannot take a nap.

Going to the bathroom, I washed my face with cold water to drive away the sleep. Once I was sure I was not sleepy anymore, I sat down on the carpet beside Igses and watched him play by himself.

I can't go out for a walk, I cannot gather any information about the territory from anyone; I basically have nothing to do.

Seems like I just have to waste my days here in a golden cage.

It has been more than two weeks that I met Jerk and his spy. Although he was evil, at least the fabric he sold was not bad. In just a matter of a week's time, my gowns were stitched and brought in.

I was fed alright, given clothes and other basic necessities however, this life is not something anyone can tolerate.

I asked for books but was rejected. I asked for few things to pass my time but was rejected again so I stopped asking.

Two days ago, Lord Vizac had the gall to walk in and order me to prepare myself to break their curse or he would break me and my son's neck.

The next second he said that, he was thrown out of the door by a powerful gush of wind. From then on, he didn't show his face to me.

Thankfully!

Sometimes, I find this Lord Vizac pretty funny. He is like a robotic recorder who gives his attendance every now and then and only threatens with Igses and my life like a mantra.

Does he have nothing to do?

Isn't he looking for Jerk's father?

Isn't he a great enemy of Jerk?

Why is he so free to knock on my door only to casually threaten me?

But then again, there is Dynoh that always and dutifully gives me a very bad feeling. I don't why but it is said that it has to be only her that should serve me. I wish I don't see her anymore as well but considering my luck in the past couple of years, the more I pray for something, the more it goes against.

I don't know what was happening but during these past few days, I did feel tension in the atmosphere around. Whether it was because Vizac took the bait I threw and was eliminating his own people or it was Jerk who was creating problems but there was definitely unconcealed rush in the air.

Just like that two months passed by. I mostly spent time with Igses only while Lerno and Vizac came every now and then to check on me; Lerno mostly.

Igses was now ten and half months old and only a month and a half away from his first birthday. To any baby, this should be a memorable time to enjoy and have fun but I feel bad that I was not able to be a good mother and provide him with what he needs.

At least for him, mainly for him, I wish I can take him away from these selfish and cruel people.

"Lady Dawn." I heard Lerno calling me from out. He knocked my door for a few times before I went and opened it for him.

"What is it?" I asked coolly.

"There is a ritual to lift up the curse. The Lord has asked you to be prepared and not to make things harder for you." The ritual?

I heard only with the presence and participation of Jerk's father will the ritual be complete?

"When is it?"

"Three days later on midnight hours." He replied back with a hint of excitement and yet coldness in his tone.

"What if I refuse to cooperate?" This was a casual question.

No matter how arrogant and emotionally overwhelmed I usually was, I know when to oblige and give in and when to take a chance.

I just want to try my last chance!

"Lady -" He started angrily but I cut him off by showing my hand to stop.

"If I'm to cooperate and break the curse, I have to get something in return as well. If this is a favor I do on you, you weren't very hospitable for me to do you a favor. So if it was deal with a benefit for both the parties then I might think about it. Anyways, my son might not be old enough to have knowledge on magic and power to act his way out of here but when it comes to his and my safety he will subconsciously do anything. Even if I refuse to help you, I might not be in great danger. Talk to your Lord and let me know."

This was the final try I want to make.

Better try than regret later. Let's see if I can make better of my situation.

Soon enough I was summoned by Lord Vizac to his throne room. I finally made up my mind and along with Igses, I followed Lerno to have this chat.

The magnificent throne room was not inferior to Jerk's throne room in any manner. Since I had no chance and choice to explore the palace, this was the first time seeing this throne room.

It was beautiful; only, Lord Vizac did not suit the throne he was sitting on.

I walked until I was two seats away from him and sat as I waiting for him to stop give me murderous aura and open his mouth to talk.

"You, a mortal, are brave to want a make a deal with me." I said, not forgetting to show how furious he was.

I did not back down or feared him because one look at him, I can tell he is wary of me because of one, I was key to their freedom and two, because of Igses.

"You know that even if I decide not to lift the curse, I will be just fine." I reminded him.

He gritted his teeth and looked down at me as his rage increased by several folds.

"Do you want to make the deal or not?" I asked impatiently.

"What do you want?" He gulped down his rage for a moment and asked.

"Tell me first, after I lift the curse up, will I be still useful to you?"

"No." There is not a pinch of hesitation in his tone.

"How come I was still important for Tzalmon Ebernus after breaking the curse and not to you?"

"We are mutated and evolved. You are not very useful to them as well."

"Why so?"

"The curse has already broken but your presence will only strengthen them further."

"So even I am not there, they can eventually become strong." I nodded as understanding dawned on to me.

So I was being kept there even after the task was done because they want to become stronger soon!

"Do you know a way to send me back to my world?" I asked with bated breath.

"No. Only he can do that." The little hope I harbored was soon wiped off completely.

I closed my eyes and rubbed by forehead as everything went back to square one.

After thinking for a while, I raised my head and looked at him seriously. "If I help you in the ritual, can you promise me that you would send me and Igses off to his territory safely?"

"What happens between you and him is not my problem. No matter what happens, as long as I fulfill the part of my deal, will you send me and Igses to Oudad without a scratch on us?"

As I finished speaking, he pondered for a long time before he grumbled with a positive answer.

"Make a vow that you will do so. I don't believe just words. Make one of those vows you make that you cannot deny later on."

"I'm the lord of this territory and the most influential person here, you don't believe my word? You are really trying my tolerance." He fired back again but I only gave him a cool gaze.

"The moment I first stepped on this mystical world, the first thing I learnt was never to trust anyone no matter how noble and royal he was. You are no different. Take a vow and seal the deal."

It took him some time to control his anger and gulp down his ego to take the vow I asked for. Only after he took the vow and the symbol of vow showed on his arm did I breath in relief and assured him that I will play my part well.

If I cannot go back, at least going back to Treasure palace is better than living here.

Can there be a miracle to send me and Igses back to my world?

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Hello Sweeties,

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