The Underworld Prince Next Door

CHAPTER 35

For Harriet, knowledge is a great importance in a human's life. Hard work and great will are the key factors to achieve great heights. That's why, despite of her status, she continuously teaching the kids until their last year.

As the Royal Princess and the Human Immortal and City Lord's Lady, the whole Area 667 is rejoiced and deeply appreciates the efforts of this lady.

But, happy days are meant to be ended. Harriet needs to leave the place to pay a visit to the other six hundred and sixty-six areas in Mortal Realm. First is to resolve the problems until King Leon decided to come out from his seclusion. And secondly, to find the other spouse that'll balance the number of her spouses.

Steven returned to his area to mend with the affairs. Dark returned to the King's Saviour's base to pay a visit. And Evans who decided to follow up after he is done with the Area 667 issues.

Harriet, with Joseph, Cairo, Silver and a battalion of King's Saviour that Dark left for her, and also some Supreme and Nether guards left the Area 667 to pay the Area 666 a visit.

The old and new citizens of the city are shocked when they saw the large envoy that entered the city gates. They thought that it is an envoy of an important person. Even the establishments around the area were emptied when their students, residents and workers go out to take a peek.

Some demi-humans that was left for the so-called co-existence with human beings are at awe and started gossiping.

"Who might that be? Even the Nether, Supreme and King's Saviour guards are so respectful to the person inside." Valerie asked Bernice who are now working in a restaurant to support their needs.

After the retaliation of Dark and his King's Saviour, the status of the rich demi-humans descended to the pit. They are as poor as beggars and no choice but to work hard instead of being imprisoned in the Mortal and Nether Realm's dungeons.

"I don't know. But whoever it might be, that Henrietta will not be that person. He is just a filth that betrayed us." Bernice hissed.

The King's Saviour guards heard that and immediately pulled Bernice from the crowd. Bernice screamed like a crazy woman. Valerie tried to help her friend but, Crow arrived.

They turned to him and feel a bit of hope when they see their old acquaintance. Valerie and Bernice begged at Crow to help them but, Crow just stared at them like he is trying to recognize them.

"What is happening here?" He asked.

"This woman is badmouthing our Lady." Burrow, who is the officer-in-charge of Harriet's safety replied.

"Who's lady? Don't slander me, you old hag! I do not know what you are talking about!" Bernice said.

"Whose name was mentioned?" Joseph, who just came out from the carriage asked.

The crowd are at awe once again. Even Valerie and Bernice almost drool at the cold prince. But, Joseph just give them a glance then he turned back again to Burrow and Crow.

"Your majesty, she mentioned the name, Henrietta." Burrow replied.

Valerie and Bernice are in shock. Yet, hearing Harriet's name, they realize what they said and sneered at them.

"So what? Henrietta is just a filth in my eyes! She betrayed our city! She is just a coward and ugly nerd!" She screamed.

Crow and Joseph's faces turned black. Bernice and Valerie suddenly shut their mouths. They do not know what they have done that made the envoy's faces turned murderous toward them.

"Chain them and take them with us. Let us show them what is the price of saying that name." Cairo's voice fell from inside the carriage.

Burrow and his men followed Cairo's instruction. Bernice and Valerie was parade through the streets with their hands, neck and feet chained. The people pities and also laugh at them. They all know that Henrietta's name is a great importance toward their City Lord that they didn't dare to badmouth even in their dreams.

The envoy stopped at the front yard of Crow's mansion. It is like Evans's but a bit smaller. Everyone are watching the show. Bernice and Valerie feel frightened with the big crowd. But Joseph and Crow's deadly glares makes them want to pee at their pants.

"W-what do you want?" Bernice asked.

"I mustn't followed you! If you want to die, then you mustn't implicated me!" Valerie roared at Bernice.

"What did I do wrong if I am just telling the truth? Henrietta is a b***h!" Bernice insisted.

Valerie glared at her friend and kneel down at the carriage, not knowing who is inside. "You are seeking death." She mumbled and started to beg in front of the carriage.

"How many times did she call the Lady's name?" Joseph asked Burrow.

"That is the third time, your highness." Burrow replied.

"We will let big brother Cairo decide for her punishment." Joseph smirked.

Finally, a pair of foot stepped out the carriage. It is a tall man with a long black hair and a pair of silver eyes. He is wearing white all over that makes him so regal and royal. The three groups of guards bowed down at him that makes the people realize his high status like Joseph.

He lifted up his hand and a long fingered hand hold it as the owner stepped out the carriage as well. The guards bowed again and kneel. The silver-haired with touches of the old red flow like water by her back. Her half-red and half-silver pair of eyes made the people feel to submit to its owner instantly. She lifted up her other hand that made the guards stand up straight as they welcome her.

"Did I slept for too long?" She asked softly.

Joseph and Cairo smiled at her sweetly that made the people's heart envy.

Crow tilted his head like looking something from inside the carriage. "Where is she?" He asked innocently.

Harriet giggled and knock at Crow's forehead with her knuckles.

"Silly. Who are you looking for?" She asked.

Crow realized his mistake and laugh awkwardly. "I thought who are you. You changed so much." Crow said.

"Sweet talker."

When Harriet turned, she saw a pair of eyes looking at her. She can't recognize them because of their changes.

"What is happening, Cairo? Joseph? Why are they chained up like that?" She asked.

"That's not important. Your fellow citizens are looking at you. They can't recognize you. You better tell them who are you." Joseph said.

"Yeah. You better tell them your identity. You lived here once after all." Cairo agreed.

But deep inside them, their intention is to slap the two women who badmouthed their wife by her true identity.

"Good day citizens of Area 666. I am very surprised to see that you are all well with City Lord Crow's leadership. I am very pleased to see the changes unlike its previous condition before I left here. For everyone's concern, I know my identity is a must-know for all of you. I once named as Henrietta Oxford. But, the truth is, I am the Supreme Realm Royal Princess, Princess Harriet. I am glad to see you again."

Every mouth formed a big O for the revelation. Even Bernice and Valerie are both shocked with the true identity of the woman they used to insult. They realized that their sin will never be forgiven even though Harriet has a soft heart. Even she forgive them, Cairo, Crow, Joseph and the guards around them will never let them go.

"Cairo! Joseph! Did I do it right? Am I a bit silly with my speech?" Harriet is worried.

The two gentlemen shake their heads and give Harriet a smile full of sincerity. They left to the mansion to have a rest and leave the business to the Area 666's City Lord.

"Can you repeat what you said about Henrietta?"

The two kept silent that made Crow pissed.

"Did the cat caught your tongue? Or, are you scared now because you learned that you are too inferior from her?"

Silence.

"Don't worry. You'll live. It's your great luck that Cairo and Joseph didn't punished you personally. Or else, you will be dead."

Crow's statement gave them a glimpse of hope. But...

"Do you know who are they?" Crow asked but knowing these women, he contined talking. "They are her spouses. The man in white is her big brother and first husband, the Prince of Supreme Realm, Prince Cairo. The King's Saviour's leader is her second spouse, the Third Prince of Nether Realm. You know him. His name is Dark. The Human Immortal Evans of Area 667 is her third. And that cold prince is Dark's youngest brother and also a prince of Nether Realm, Joseph. He is her fourth spouse."

Crow is bitter to not be chosen by Harriet. But he knows that he cannot help her because of the mere fact that he is just a mortal that cannot live long like them. But, the fact that this two foul mouthed women is insulting his girl makes his bitterness be replaced with anger.

"Have you realized the punishment if the four of them are here together?" He asked the two.

The two shake vigorously while shaking their heads like crazy.

If the two Princes are here, and the consequences will be big. The four of those men's punishment would be more severe.

They didn't realized the outcome they are in now. They didn't know that Harriet is the Royal Princess of Heaven Realm. They also didn't know the power of her harem. It's insane and worth to be envied.

Crow crouched in front of them and smirked. He is now listing three thousand ways of torturing these two especially Bernice.

Based on Cairo's instructions, he must torture them and cripple them without Harriet knowing it. He agrees to it especially the last part. He is more than willing to make the dirty work just to see Harriet's sweet smile on her face. He is willing to do everything even though he will not be chosen to be her spouse.

"What do you want to be your punishment?" Crow asked them casually that makes the two shake with fear.

"A-anything! J-just kill us already!" Bernice screamed.

Crow shake his head while smiling like a madman.

'Crow is a devil!' They thought, but for Harriet, he is more than that.

"No. No. Killing you is so easy. That's way too easy." Crow started to unbutton the first three of his shirt then take out a sharp knife that Burrow prepared.

Burrow is also frightened with Crow's changes. He thought that every man around the Royal Princess are all born with two faces.

Dark and Joseph are cold and wise in nature. But with Harriet around, they are so warm and gentle. Evans is a man with numerous tactics and strategies, and he is also matured-thinker. But he turns to be fragile and childish whenever Harriet is on his sight. Crow is gentle and spoils Harriet too much. But here he is, terrifying and merciless when it comes to Harriet.

But, what about Cairo who is so gentle, calm and kind in front of everybody? What demon is inside this smiling prince?

"I am a bit bored, you know? How about... we play a game?" Crow asked with a terrifying laugh that was followed by ear-defying scream from the underground.

"Do you know where is Crow?" Harriet asked the two gentlemen.

"Uhm. Maybe he was caught up with his work." Joseph replied.

"You are a witness of a work of a City Lord. They aren't a freeman." Cairo reasoned.

They are guilty of lying towards Harriet. But, if lying to her will keep her safe, then they are willing to do it for Harriet's sake.

Harriet suddenly turned her back towards the two that made them frown. But, the answer to that question made them shock.

"If you will lie to me, you better erase what you are thinking. I can read it."