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By the time Jimin returned to his senses, he was starving. Jimin had eaten nothing in long hours except a small plate of grandma's cooking. Despite it being a big portion, it's still not enough to satisfy his stomach. He opened his eyes and the first thing he brought in was a beautiful woman sitting in front of him drinking tea.
He turned his head and immediately received a reaction, "Oh my goodness, have you finally gained consciousness Golden Child?" Her voice sounded so sweet and gentle, but for a moment he jumped away.
"W-who are you? Wh-where am I?" The woman smiled, "It's an honour to meet you. My name is Jung Yu-Mi, Queen of the Goryeo Dynasty and the Lady of the Jung household. Rest assured Golden Child, you are safe inside of our castle."
"C-castle?..." Jimin gesturing panic, he brought back a flashback, only to remember the face of that mysterious swordsman.
I'll keep it distracted while you try to find somewhere safe!
Some Golden Child my ass. What I've found is some ugly ass rice cake.
"R-right! Taehyung. I need to find Taeー ugh..." Jimin tried to stand upon his footing when a sudden urge of pain throbbed around his shoulder. He cupped his injured shoulder and looked over.
"You mustn't make haste Golden Child. You'll only worsen your injury. Luckily it's only a scratch, if it were to be severe, we wouldn't be able to save you. But since you're the child from the heavens, nothing can kill you."
"Look, your Majesty. I'm sorry but I'm not this Golden Child you speak of. I'm just a student, who dreams of becoming an idol. You must be mistaken."
"Oh dear me, this is not a mistake. Because according to the prophecy, a golden star will fall from the heavens to rid the shadows from existence. Once he makes his appearance, his only duty is to annihilate all creatures with the power from the heavens, is it not?"
"Butー"
"Besides, aren't you the one who unleashed the light of life from the dark forest? As to what I've heard from town?"
That glow. You're hair literally glowed gold, not just your hair, but your whole body glowed... like bright as the sun!
The story itself is an incantation and whomever reads it gains the protagonist's power to have their wishes granted...
"Y-yes, that was me. But I'm sorry, your Majesty. I can't be your Golden Child. I'm not some God of anything, I was transported to this world by a book, simply saying that I came from an another world. I was in a library when a sudden gust of golden particles lured me into this room to the book, and that's when I came here. I'm was also with my best friend, but he seems to be missing."
"An another world, which I presume the heavens?"
This is not getting me anywhere, I have to find Taehyung.
"I thank you for your hospitality, but I must find my friend Taehyung, otherwise he'll be in danger." He bowed and left.
"W-wait! Golden Child!"
Jimin opened the door and felt footsteps rushing through the hallway. He looked over to see the King.
"Oh HO! You've awakened Golden Child!"
"Um, may I ask who you are?" Jimin flinched to his sudden excitement.
"Forgive me for my rudeness, I am King Taejo, ruler of the Goryeo Dynasty."
"King?... Goryeo Dynasty? F-forgive my rudeness your Majesty."
"There is no need for you to apologize it's not your fault..." The moment of silence returned, and then Jimin spoke with anxiety running in his fingertips.
"Um, Your Majesty. I would like to thank you for your hospitality. I don't know how to repay you, but once I find my best friend, I will return to pay you back kindly. "
"You're going back?"
"I'm sorry, but I really need to find my best friend. He might still be in the Dark forest! Please Your Majesty, I must find him."
"As the prophecy has foretold."
"Look, I'm not the Golden Child you're expecting. I'm just an ordinary student whose dream is to become an idol. I'm not an angel with superpowers, even though I've been called an angel for my personality. I'm sorry, your fortune teller or someone got the wrong person to take the job."
"I understand your confusion Golden Child."
"You do?"
"You were scared because of your first experience with the Shadows. It must've gotten in your head. Oh poor child."
No! That's not what I am trying to say! Goddamn it!
Sweat clicked from his forehead and twitched a smile trying to make himself look respectful to the King.
"N-no, what I'm trying to say is—"
Then the King insisted by gesturing Jimin to walk with him. Jimin hesitated for a moment, but he had no choice but to follow behind him since he's dealing with a man of wise, wealth and power.
So he did.
"I'll show you."
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The King alongside his advisors and his Queen walked across the hallway where emitted rich colorations of dragons blood and heavens gold. It was alluring that Jimin couldn't put his attention to what's in front of him.
"Beautiful isn't it?"
Jimin had no idea how to answer without looking like an i***t. How will he start the conversation? Should he comment the castle? His attire? His wife's beauty?
"I'm so hungry..." He blurted. His eyes brightened in shock to how he answered the King.
You f*****g i***t!
"You're hungry?" The King asked facing himself to Jimin. One of the advisors spoke.
"Breakfast will be prepared in a few minutes. Is there anything that the child desires?" He asked in a gentle manner, "Umm... Chicken. I like... Meat, if you don't mind," He requested as he fidgeted his fingers in circular motion.
He traveled up his gaze to meet the advisors eyes and bit his lips together. The advisor blinked twice and stared to the King.
"Anything meat?"
"I-is it... Bad?" Jimin squeaked, "No Golden Child. We'll prepare as much meat as you wish!"
"Thank you."
That's when one of the servants came rushing to offer their gentle voice to the Kings ear. She whispered and pulled back to pull the Kings expression into seriousness and excitement. He nodded and dismissed her.
"I'm sorry, something serious came into proposal. I must make my dismissal if you don't mind Golden Child. We'll talk about the rest during breakfast." The King announced offering a slight bow.
"O-okay..." The king left just like that, leaving only the Queen and himself alone with her servants behind her footsteps.
"Now then, while we wait for breakfast to be served, how about I take you on a tour around my household? I can introduce you to my garden, my favorite tea, and my three beautiful sons!"
He nodded to her request and followed her through the hallways when a sudden figure approached their range offering an aura that narrows ones consciousness. That's now happening with Jimin. He's so hungry, with the woman already in front of him, his stomach hitched for a second.
"My, if it isn't Queen Yu-Mi. Pleasant meeting you here..." She moved contact from Queen Yu-Mi and stared at Jimin with a ominous smile, "And who could this beautiful boy be? A visitor from the foreign lands?"
"No, Queen Hee-Sun. This is the Golden Child from the legends."
Her eyes widened to the name escaping from Yu-Mi's lips. She flinched, looked at the queen, then to the boy whose expression laid confused to the situation. Hee-Sun twitched in surprise then smiled along with a bow.
"Forgive my rudeness Golden Child. I was away enjoying my resting hours along with my children. I'm Queen Hee-Sun of the Goryeo Dynasty, and Lady of the Kim Household. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"It's alright. You don't have to be so formal, and please call me by my name. Park Jimin."
"Oh no, we mustn't Golden Child, us humans have no right to address you in an informal manner. You came from the heavens, hold the power of life and the entity whose duty is to eliminate the shadows. You deserve all the respect Golden Child." She detailed in an urgent tone.
"Okay, okay...Call me whatever you want if you're comfortable." Jimin agreed shrugging his shoulders.
"Well, if you'll excuse me, I must head back to my room to wear my proper attire for the day. Since today is the day we celebrate the Golden Child's arrival. I do hope we'll along with each other. Queen Yu-Mi, while you're on your little tour, don't do anything to upset the child, considering your giggly and childish nature, you can quite...in simplest words, annoying. Make your presence worth his time."
"Don't worry Queen Hee-Sun, that was my intention since he made his appearance. I will make his time here worth it, besides, I don't want to bore him with cold feet and dry words."
"Hmph. Well, I hope you enjoy her company." Queen Kim Hee-sun left delivering Yu-Mi a cold glare and annoyance. Walked passed the two figures and finally left alone. Jimin was holding his breath this entire time, her presence that INTENSE, he couldn't bring himself to talk to her.
Now that that's set aside, Yu-Mi turned to his side, "That's Queen Hee-Sun. As you can see, she's the kind of person who takes things serious."
"I can see that..."
The Queen wrapped her arms around the Golden Child and dragged him through the hallway with a giggle, "Fufufu, let's go have some fun touring around my household! Let's GO!"
Taehyung...I'll come save you, I promise.
- Writer
