A/N: Please play the song while reading💖

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Cho-Yeon accompanied by two female bodyguards from the Jinyowon family entered the picturesque garden. A delicate smile delicately appeared on her face. Her lovely eyes wander around the empty, picturesque, and serene garden. The garden was lush with greenery and a vibrant flora of various colourful blossoms.

Cho-Yeon was unaware of her mother's calculating gaze, which was fixed on her vibrant innocence. She appeared uncharacteristically happy and overly cheerful. Lady Jin narrowed her eyes at her lovely naive daughter, Jinyowan's sole heir. Lady Jin and Jinyowon recently faced a scandal involving a soul eater summoned by her relative Jin mu, who seeks to dethrone her as the family matriarch and guardian of rare relics.

She needed to preserve her family legacy, which she could only do if she could secure a prominent family dynasty or political allegiances through marriage- Cho-Yeon's hand.

Lady Jin is aware that her daughter has been meeting the Park-heir secretly. Her spies kept her informed every time her daughter was seen with Dang-gu at the tea shop or the market. She knew before the failed engagement with the defiant and arrogant Jung-uk that Park Dang-gu was irravocally in love with her daughter; he was always overprotective, and he felt jealous whenever Jang-uk interacted with Cho-yeon, who had a deep admiration for the boy.

She knew her family had immense internal struggle after the aftermath of her 'brothers'Jin-Mus treacherous antics with the shaman Choi who was a secret soul eater.

Lady Jin eyes looked at her cheerful daughter as she entered the small Pavillion. She was busy watering g the bonsai plants.

Cho-yeon said cheerfully, "Good afternoon, mum! How is it going on this lovely day?"

Lady Jin raised her eyebrows at her daughter's demeanour. "Looks like you had a really delightful afternoon at the market! Hey, did you end up getting the silk linen and those head accessories from the merchant you were waiting for?"

Cho-yeon chuckled as she gave a twirl, "Oh yes...I have got one of the headbands on. Hey, do you like it?"

Her mother just nodded solemnly, "It is very beautiful and expensive.So... how was your afternoon? I have heard you and Dan-gu are spending a lot of time together. Going for boat rides...:" She became hesitant.

Cho-yeon grinned, "Mum, you have ears and eyes everywhere. I...er wanted to speak with you about something?"

She appeared hesitant as her gaze darted to her mother's intimidated expression. Cho-yeon inhaled deeply. "Er Dan-gu wants us to meet with his uncle to discuss something important." Her heart sank when she saw her mother's expression. She was confident her mother would get the gist of the so-called meeting.

Her mother turned to face her daughter and asked, "Where will this meeting be held?"

Cho-yeon sighs with relief, "We want you to enjoy some treats and drinks at the Park Residence in Sogrim. Thank you, mum. It will be tomorrow noon."

Lady Jin breathed deeply. "I will go to the....lunch meeting."

"Oh thank you mum," Cho-yeon exclaimed, jumping up and unceremoniously hugging her mother around the neck. Her mother just gave her a look and awkwardly pulled away from her daughter's grip.

"You seem very excited about this so-called lunch meeting." Her mother noticed, giving her a pointed look.

"Well, it is extremely important." Cho-yeon giggled, "I am going to my chambers to take a beauty nap."

She turned around and dashed away to her quarters. Her steps were cheerful.

Cho-yeon smiled blissfully as she changed into lighter clothing to take a good nap.

Her mind was filled with memories of Dan-gus' courtship, and he genuinely likes her, as he confessed to her today.

Her heart raced at the thought of him loving her unconditionally. She hoped her mother would be comfortable with her and Dan-gu because she understands her mother's feelings about the 'Immature and unserious' young man, despite the fact that the four of them are the country's celebrities. Dan-gu represented summer, she represented spring, Yul represented autumn, and Jang-uk represented winter, all based on their personalities.

Cho-yeon smiled as she closed her eyes and wrapped herself in a silk covering.

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Meanwhile...

Nam-joon and Yul were quietly chatting as they walked through the rows of the Sogrim library.

Yul's eyes were concerned for Nam-joon, "Brother, you have been so downtrodden for three weeks. We had such a good time on the mountain with Mr Lee. Why are you so down?"

Nam Joon sighed."It is nothing major, just that...my memories are taking some time to return," he said, feigning concern.

Namjoon was mainly concerned about Cho-yeon and Dan-gu. These days, the two were almost non-existent because they spent so much time together, and the guys could see the love that was growing between the two dynasties. Namjoon was concerned because he could not even speak to Lady Cho-yeon. She was almost avoiding him, Yul, and, in particular, Jang-uk, who seemed to care less.

Namjoon felt shivers run down his spine as he remembered a soul eater infiltration in Songrim a week ago. There was an unexpected fire where the enemy camp committed arson, and the library and meeting place almost burned down if not for the magical.
The prowess of Sogrim leader Master Park.

Master Heos' nierce was almost in danger when the mages detected the soul eater entering her quarters. Namjoon had rushed to the chambers to keep her safe, but he was almost too late. The evil soul eater turned on him, and his clumsy self was horrified by the sight of pure evil. He had never encountered a soul eater face to face. His shock was intense as he stared perplexedly at this grotesque creature.

Its appearance was both terrifying and unsettling. It accurately reflected its unnatural existence.

He could not forget its blackened, sunken eyes, which glowed with an eerie blue-purple light that revealed how many souls it had consumed; the eyes were monstrous and possessed.

Its skin was withered, cracked, and partly decaying, as if its body was rotting from the inside. Black and dark veins ran down the eyes, cheeks, and neck, representing the corrupt energy of stolen souls. It had sharp, jaggery teeth and emitted a dark misty aura from its mouth, ready to devour his energy. It was so terrifying that Namjoon got caught in its claws.

He could feel the rage and flickering lights in the eyes that were fixed on him, with a wide mouth through which the mist escaped. It was as if its face was morphing into the lost and eaten souls.

Namjoon could feel his body losing energy as he fainted, but then he heard an inaudible terrifying scream, and he later discovered that Jang-uk fought the soul eater and chased it when it escaped through the window.

According to the mages, Yul's extraordinary fighting skills helped him defeat the soul eater and the enemy forces. He wishes he could see his brother's high-level skills.

Yul chuckled and patted him on the shoulder, "I know...do not worry Joon. It appears that I am just relieved you survived the ordeal with the soul eaters. Just be cautious, especially at night. Heo Yon-uk was extremely grateful. I have heard she wants to have lunch with you...but be careful, Master Heo may forge a marriage alliance with his niece. She seemed a little too enamoured with you." He was teasing him.

Namjoon raised his brow as he placed some scrolls in their proper place. "Oh please, I am not ready for any marriage. Thank you very much". He is relieved Yul has not commented on his sudden attitude towards Dang-gu and Cho-yeon 'Arins' budding romance. He felt his heart tighten just thinking about it.

He wish she could awake from her nescience or whatever Master Lee said it could be. He wishes to leave this realm. He missed his Appa and his annoying half-brother Taehyung. Even his prideful stepmother. He missed his friends in that realm, his cousin Seokjin's flirty and player antics, Hoseok's sunny disposition, and Yoong's melancholic behaviour, not these versions of his friends. Yul was a very unserious, goofy and a loved class clown  in his senior class which he liked.

Yul pursed his lips to keep from laughing, "Good luck. Master Heo understands that I am too busy for any arrangement..." Namjoon notices that his eyes darken slightly.

Namjoon furrowed his brow, "Why does it seem like you developed feelings for Jang-uk's servant Muduek?" Namjoon grinned.

Yul chuckles awkwardly, "Do not be silly. I like her spunky attitude towards Jang-uk. She appeared defiant, and even our cousin, the Crown Prince, finds her appealing. He even calls her filthy Muduek," he said, grinning.

Namjoon just grinned but suddenly he could see how the patrons or mages at the library bowed deeply  and he and Yul turned and saw the Crown Prince, his personal bodyguard and personal assistant who stood guard while the Prince strolled to wear he and Yul were standing.

Namjoon and Yul bow deeply and smirk as they see the crown prince approaching.

So this is his cousin. It is incredible that they are related to the royal family. Namjoon chuckled as his cousin, the crown prince, looked at him cockily. He raised his eyebrows and looked around before focusing on Namjoon.

"Ah Nam-joon-ah. Why have I not seen you in a few months? I have only seen you twice." He reprimanded his cousin.

Namjoon furrowed his brow; he could not recall seeing the prince.

"I sincerely apologise, your highness...please grant me grace. And please forgive me if I do not have an answer to that. I had a minor unfortunate incident," he attempted to explain.

Yul grinned, "Your highness, you remember Namjoon's historic fall. He lost some of his memories, and the majority of our activities are now in limbo. He can not remember anything."

The prince chuckled, "Ah, my little cousin. I hope you recover soon because it appears that we may have a royal wedding coming up."

Namjoon was surprised, "Are you getting married? Wow!"

The Crown Prince burst out laughing: "Oh, little cousin...not me, but you. Jinyowon's reputation appears to be in jeopardy following the incident with the soul eater. So it appears that Lady Jin requires political allegiance in order to strengthen the bond of their legacy."

Namjoon looked stunned, "Excuse me!"

The Prince was amused. "Well, it appears that the friendships among the four dynasties will be tested."

Yul smirked, "It is going to be an interesting week. Because Namjoon must quickly relearn how to fight a powerful mage for the maiden's heart."

Namjoon appeared lost, saying, "I do not understand what you are saying."

The Prince and Yul began to snicker and exchanged glances. "Who will tell our oblivious cousin?"

Yul smiled broadly at Namjoon, "Well, Lady Jin has put in a bit by the King and Queen as our guardians here in Daeho, to pledge a Seo heir's hand in marriage with young lady Cho-yeon."

Namjoon turned pale. "W...what! Does she want me to marry Lady Cho-yeon?"

Namjoons' mind was reeling. What about Dan-gu? He and Cho-yeon appeared to be in love, which, to be honest, annoyed him.

Just then, the Prince's bodyguard enters and deeply bows. When Namjoon looked up, he nearly choked on his saliva.

Kim Seokjin, his true cousin, was standing before him. But he turned to face you and Namjoon with a deep bow, looking fierce and stoic.

He quickly turns to the Crown Prince and says, "Your highness, the King has requested your presence at the Palace."

Oh, goodness. Namjoon could only stare at his 'cousin'. He appeared important, but his outward attractiveness was not lost.

But what hit him in the gut was being forced into a marriage with the girl he loved in the 'future'.

He and Dan-gus' friendship will be put to the ultimate test.

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A/:Something is brewing.

Thank you so much for all your faithful support. Please don't stop supporting this pocket book as it near the end.

1. Do you think Namjoon is secretly happy that Lady Jin preferred him?

2.Do you think Cho-yeon might remember soon?

3. Do you think Dang-GU is aware of Namjoons: secret feeling for 'Arin'?

4. Will the lost relic be found in time?

5.Do you believe that Arin would want to stay in this realm.

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