The Dark Fairy King
Chapter 26: Summary

Chapter 26: Summary

Chapter 1: A Nap Interrupted

We’re introduced to Veravos, a sarcastic and powerful Dark Fairy who just wants to nap in peace. His quiet is interrupted by a nervous human adventurer trying (and failing) to slay him. Veravos mocks the human rather than killing him, dismissing the idea that all Dark Fairies are evil. The scene escalates slightly when Devran, another Dark Fairy, arrives and encourages Veravos to burn the human or let him kill the intruder himself.

Veravos refuses, preferring to insult rather than destroy. When the human damages his poison apple tree, Veravos briefly gets serious and uses his powers to terrify the man into fleeing. Devran criticizes him for letting the human go, and the two fairies bicker about purpose, power, and the supposed destiny of Dark Fairies. Veravos, uninterested in conquest or Devran’s world domination dreams, leaves to find amusement elsewhere since his nap is ruined.

Chapter 2: The Wild Card

After scaring off the human and brushing off Devran, Veravos retreats to his favorite poison apple tree, soaking in the natural beauty of the realm. He reflects on the different types of fairy kingdoms—the suffocating purity of the Light Fairies, the manipulated harmony of the Love Fairies—and questions his own identity as a Dark Fairy. While musing, he spots a Light Fairy couple fighting below and is entertained... until a Love Fairy appears.

This Love Fairy, a red-haired wildcard, doesn’t follow protocol. Instead of immediately casting a spell to resolve the conflict, she watches it unfold with amusement. When prompted by an elder to intervene, she cheekily delays. Eventually, she casts a love-sick spell that triggers a torrent of tears and despair in the Light Fairy girl—effectively weaponizing love magic in a disturbingly precise, manipulative way.

Veravos is stunned. Not just by the spell’s intensity, but by the fact that a Love Fairy—supposedly committed to harmony—used love like a weapon. He watches her vanish, deeply intrigued and unsettled. By the end of the Chapter, he can’t stop thinking about her—and he admits, reluctantly, that she has become his new obsession.

Chapter 3 : The Hunt and the Fool

Nightfall energizes Veravos as he sets out to hunt, seeking worthy prey—not weak fairies or humans, but villains who can match his predatory standards. While stalking his dark forest, he encounters the annoying human again, this time accompanied by a female vampire. The vampire tries to defend the human but Veravos asserts his dominance, ultimately draining her life force with dark magic until she disintegrates.

The human panics and threatens Veravos with a sword, which crumbles to dust. Veravos lets him flee, uninterested in the chase.

Later, Devran shows up again, pushing his agenda of conquest over the fairy kingdoms and beyond. Veravos mocks his foolishness, reiterates his own code: feed only on monsters to avoid becoming a monster himself. Devran warns of Queen Judorah’s displeasure and demands Veravos join or fight them.

Veravos remains defiant and alone, watching suspiciously as a group of Love Fairies heads toward the Light Kingdom, where they are unexpectedly welcomed—a sign something unusual is unfolding.

Chapter 4 : Forbidden Powers

The next day dawns harsh and unforgiving, much like Veravos’s mood. He despises the sun and the false hope it symbolizes. He reflects on the suspicious recent alliance between the Light and Love Fairies—an unlikely truce that doesn’t fit their self-righteous and idealistic natures. He suspects deception or naivety but knows better than to expect change from the entrenched factions.

Amid his brooding, Veravos fixates on the red-haired Love Fairy—the wild card—who sneaks into his dark forest to practice mysterious magic. He watches her from the shadows as she struggles to conjure pulsating red orbs forming triangles, a forbidden or unknown spell that she seems determined to master despite exhaustion.

When she realizes she’s trespassing on Dark Fairy territory, she feigns an exaggerated apology but continues returning day after day to practice near his poison apple trees. Veravos finds himself intrigued, even attracted, though frustrated by his own growing feelings.

He debates whether to confront her or reveal himself but is thwarted when she suddenly notices him and flees. Left alone, he wonders what secrets she holds, why she dares to practice forbidden magic here, and what it all means. His restless mind senses that something big is coming, and he must be prepared.

Chapter 5 : The Escape

Veravos waits under his poison apple tree for the rogue Love Fairy, Scarlette, who is late for their usual meeting. Suddenly, chaos erupts at the Love Fairy Kingdom’s gates as Scarlette flees, pursued by a regiment of Love Fairy soldiers wielding love arrows.

Scarlette’s frantic attempts to cast her mysterious red orb magic spell fail repeatedly as she tries to evade capture. Veravos decides to stop hiding and actively intervenes, offering her a dark magical contract for protection—an unbreakable deal binding her fate to his.

As Veravos unleashes his shadow magic to decimate the soldiers, Scarlette reveals her unique, forbidden spell: a "love pentagon"—a chaotic, powerful spell that distorts emotions and throws the soldiers into disarray. The battle turns into madness, and Scarlette’s destructive power astonishes even Veravos.

Scarlette, exhausted, signs the contract, but then suddenly faints. A mysterious green emerald falls from her dress. Veravos scoops her up, pondering the emerald’s significance as the soldiers regroup, blocking escape routes. Veravos must retreat and recover magic, but now he has Scarlette—and her secrets.

Chapter 6 : Into the Woods

Veravos struggles through Devran’s irritating, muddy woods while carrying the unconscious Love Fairy, Scarlette, and clutching the mysterious green emerald she dropped. He wakes her with a splash of water and a threat to destroy the emerald, finally forcing her to open her eyes.

Bound together by the unbreakable dark fairy contract, their uneasy alliance begins. Scarlette reveals her unique and forbidden offensive love magic—spells that manipulate volatile emotions like heartbreak and obsession—magic that got her exiled from the Love Fairy Kingdom.

Over a strangely cooked meal involving a love-struck chicken and fish (thanks to Scarlette’s magic), they share their outsider stories. Scarlette confesses her rebellion against the Love Fairy King Baltimore, who wants her executed for her dangerous ideas and forbidden spells. She even admits to once healing Baltimore with forbidden magic, only to later revoke the healing, reopening his wounds.

Despite the tension, their bond grows as they prepare to deliver the emerald to the Light Kingdom, both wary but tied together by fate and the mysteries they carry.

Chapter 7 : Heartbreaker

Devran—the annoying, possessive Dark Fairy of the woods—shows up with a deadly purpose: to eliminate Veravos, weakened from previous battles. Without warning, Devran attacks, grabbing Veravos by the throat. But Scarlette, wielding fierce and chaotic love magic fueled by dark and crimson mist, intervenes by extracting Devran’s heart.

The heart pulses like a sinister trophy, a weapon and a bargaining chip. Veravos and Scarlette debate what to do with it, knowing destroying it will alert Queen Judorah. Instead, Veravos uses his dark magic to control Devran, turning him into a puppet. Scarlette extracts crucial information from the heart about Queen Judorah’s plan to use the Baltimorean Emerald, an ancient scroll, and a Light Guardian to rewrite reality into eternal night.

As they force Devran to forget and send him back as a clueless pawn, Scarlette’s cold ruthlessness shines through. Meanwhile, Veravos wrestles with his growing, unexpected fascination for this wild, dangerous Love Fairy.

Chapter 8 : Eat Your Heart Out

Scarlette’s eerie love magic is on full display again, summoning the eagle to snatch a chicken and fish locked in a bizarre "set meal" tableau. Her dark humor contrasts sharply with the grim reality: Devran’s warning about Dark Fairies infiltrating the Light Fairy Kingdom still looms.

Despite the ticking clock, Scarlette’s casual disregard for urgency frustrates Veravos. But before he can push further, Devran screams—then all falls silent. The black heart they had taken pulses once before crumbling to dust.

Devran is dead, erased by their orchestrated plan. Scarlette calmly reminds Veravos that Devran’s loyalty to Queen Judorah wouldn’t have saved him anyway. Veravos accepts the brutal truth: no sentimentality in this deadly game—actions have consequences, and Devran chose poorly.

Chapter 9 : The Lead

Veravos and Scarlette urgently need a way into the Light Fairy Kingdom. Just as hope seems thin, a fleeing Light Fairy appears—followed by a vampire attacker. Veravos quickly dispatches the vampire, savoring the dark energy it leaves behind. Meanwhile, Scarlette secretly uses mysterious magic on the Light Fairy, hiding a glowing red-and-yellow orb.

To gain trust, Veravos pretends to be a Love Fairy, spinning a tale of their "progressive couple" status and abandonment by their factions. The gullible Light Fairy agrees to guide them to safety and shelter in the kingdom.

Tension grows as Veravos suspects Scarlette’s secret control magic linked to Devran’s heart. Their sharp banter and playful flirting reveal a complex relationship, with Veravos wary yet strangely drawn to Scarlette.

Scarlette hints at a powerful, dangerous fusion of Love and Light magic—one that could induce blind loyalty. Veravos fears losing control, especially to her.

Chapter 10 : Entering the Light Fairy Kingdom

Veravos and Scarlette arrive at the imposing fortress of the Light Fairy Kingdom, greeted by suspicious armored guards. Lumera, the Light Fairy they rescued, vouches for them, but the guards remain skeptical about the presence of a Dark Fairy.

Scarlette nearly blows their cover with her dramatic reaction, but Veravos smoothly steps in, inventing new names—Charlotte and Ravos—and spins a heartfelt story about their "progressive couple" status. Lumera’s innocent enthusiasm helps ease the guards’ tension, even when Scarlette’s antics risk exposure.

Despite all odds, the guards buy their story and unlock the gate, letting them into the kingdom without further scrutiny. Veravos’s cynical inner commentary highlights the irony and danger of the lax security that allows such infiltration.

Chapter 11 : Guests with a Hidden Agenda

Veravos and Scarlette step into the dazzling, unnervingly perfect Light Fairy Kingdom, escorted by Lumera to her overly pristine home. The environment’s unnatural brightness and sterile luxury unsettle them, especially Scarlette.

Lumera’s excessive hospitality — including offers of herb stew and rose tea — feels less like kindness and more like a carefully constructed facade. As they try to rest, Lumera drops hints about recent strange disappearances in the kingdom, subtly warning them to stay vigilant.

Veravos senses something sinister beneath the flawless surface, and questions remain: Where is the Light Guardian they were supposed to meet? And is Judorah involved in these mysterious happenings?

Chapter 12 : Because We Fought

Veravos and Scarlette settle into a modest room with separate beds, a cover story awkwardly spun by Scarlette to explain the distance—"because we fought." Despite the banter and tension, a rare moment of vulnerability emerges as Scarlette apologizes for her poor lying and acknowledges Veravos’s strategic mind.

The emotional undercurrent deepens as Veravos surprises himself by hugging Scarlette, an action foreign to him. Their bond tightens, symbolized by the magical contract that binds their fates and the shared possession of the mysterious Baltimorean Emerald.

Scarlette’s red-and-yellow swirling orb glows softly, casting dancing shadows and reflecting the complex fusion of light and love magic she wields—something Veravos is both wary of and drawn to. As they drift to sleep, Veravos wrestles with his growing feelings and the uncertain future ahead, knowing their partnership is both necessary and unpredictable.

Chapter 13 : A New Dawn

Veravos wakes to find Scarlette awake and working on a dangerous loyalty-binding spell involving the mysterious emerald. He objects to her use of dark magic to control the artifact, fearing its volatile power and consequences. Despite his warnings, Scarlette insists the spell is their "failsafe" in a world where trusted allies and clues might be lost.

Their uneasy truce fractures further when Veravos discovers Lumera’s lifeless body, reduced to yellow dust with claw marks scarring the walls—evidence of brutal dark magic. Lumera’s mysterious death and disappearance shake their fragile alliance. Scarlette attempts to use the emerald’s magic to restore her, but Veravos suspects something darker at play, accusing Scarlette of causing the tragedy.

The Chapter ends with Scarlette fleeing silently, the red orb vanishing with her, leaving Veravos isolated, burdened by doubt, guilt, and a desperate need to uncover who truly killed Lumera and why.

Chapter 14 : Trouble In Paradise

Veravos steps outside to find Lumera’s house completely vanished, as if erased from existence. The eerie perfection of the Light Fairy town gnaws at him — too clean, too peaceful, like a facade that sweeps away anything unpleasant or messy. His worry for Scarlette grows, knowing she stands out and may already be in danger.

Veravos witnesses unsettling scenes of Love Fairies using magic to manipulate the innocent Light Fairies into forced affection, confirming the darker undercurrents Scarlette had warned about.

Scarlette arrives just in time, their tension easing with reluctant apologies and mutual understanding. Together, they acknowledge the hollow perfection masking something sinister and devise a bold plan: to create chaos and "bad news" to disrupt the flawless illusion.

Scarlette’s reckless determination pulls Veravos into a dangerous gamble — to follow her into the unknown and confront whatever lies beneath the surface of this unnervingly perfect kingdom.

Chapter 15 : Mistress Of Chaos

Veravos and Scarlette stand at the brink of upheaval in the seemingly perfect Light Fairy town. Scarlette boldly confronts two Love Fairies using manipulative "love magic," accusing them of hostility rather than genuine affection. Her challenge sparks unrest among the crowd, exposing the town’s obsession with controlling relationships and restricting love.

Veravos tentatively joins in, questioning the enforced pairing norms and stirring the crowd to demand freedom to love as they choose. The carefully maintained order begins to crack as voices rise in defiance and calls for free will echo through the streets.

Scarlette thrives in the chaos she creates, her mischievous grin hinting at her delight in unsettling the status quo. Veravos, caught between awe and unease, realizes just how deeply entwined he has become in this dangerous game.

Chapter 16 : Corrupt Glory

Veravos, Scarlette, and the two Love Fairies—Eris and Lucien—find themselves trapped in an eerie void after a blinding light consumes the town. Overwhelmed by the oppressive radiance of King Luxeron, the ruthless Light Fairy King, Veravos struggles to maintain control of his dark magic while Scarlette steadies him.

They pose as a mixed fairy couple seeking refuge, attempting to justify their presence to the king. Luxeron interrogates them with an unyielding presence, demanding sacrifices and payments for freedom. When he notices the Baltimorean Emerald in Veravos’s hand, Luxeron’s intentions become clear: he seeks to claim both the emerald and the ancient scroll to bend reality to his will.

Despite the overwhelming power Luxeron wields, Scarlette stands defiant, even threatening to destroy a king she once defeated. The tension escalates when Luxeron recognizes Veravos’s dark magic and attacks him with searing light designed to erase him.

In a critical moment, Scarlette intervenes fiercely, using her dark and red mist magic to protect Veravos and challenge the king. Their combined powers create a fearsome display, pushing Luxeron back and halting his assault, exposing the king’s vulnerability for the first time.

Scarlette’s protective fury reveals a deep bond forming between her and Veravos, cementing their alliance and marking a turning point in their battle against the corrupt Light Fairy king.

Chapter 17 : Queen Of Hearts and Ruin

Veravos awakens weak and aching after two days, surrounded by swirling mists of red, yellow, and black—remnants of powerful magic. King Luxeron, once a blinding force, is now a catatonic shell, stripped of his light and power. Scarlette, ever enigmatic and fierce, reveals she tore down his corrupt palace and subdued him with a mix of dark and chaotic magic.

The Chapter deepens Scarlette’s character with a bombshell confession: she is the legendary Queen of Hearts and Ruin, a mythic, feared figure among fairies, who had vanished centuries ago. This revelation reshapes Veravos’s understanding of her—and their bond—as she asks him to be the one who truly "gets" her.

Trusting Scarlette despite her dangerous reputation, Veravos lends his dark magic to strengthen their hold over the captive king. Together, they interrogate Luxeron, learning that Judorah holds the Light Guardian, a crucial piece to activating the power of the Baltimorean Emerald they possess.

Scarlette asserts control over the immobilized king, and the scene shifts back to the outskirts of the Light Fairy town. Now armed with the emerald and the ancient scroll, Veravos and Scarlette plan their next move: to lure Judorah out and force her hand. The Chapter closes with Scarlette’s confident, mischievous grin as they prepare to set a trap.

Chapter 18 : The Rumour

Veravos and Scarlette return to the town and discover that everything previously erased by King Luxeron’s illusions is coming back—including Lumera’s house, the soup still simmering on the stove, and other unwanted parts of the town such as rubbish bins and new homes. This confirms that Luxeron’s "erasure" was merely illusion-based concealment, not true destruction.

Scarlette explains the difference between Luxeron’s illusions and the reality-altering power they now possess through the ancient scroll and the Baltimorean Emerald. These artifacts can effect genuine change, far beyond mere hiding or illusion.

Realizing the Light Fairies are unaware of Luxeron’s limited powers, Scarlette proposes to spread a strategic rumor that will unsettle the town and create an opportunity to act. Despite Scarlette’s usual ruthless and chaotic nature, she shows a rare moment of shyness and awkwardness around Veravos—especially when she accidentally holds his hand and quickly withdraws it.

They prepare to head to the marketplace, planning to spread the rumor while buying groceries. Their banter reveals growing chemistry and familiarity, along with a hint of mutual influence as they mirror each other’s behaviors.

Chapter 19 : Marketplace Mischief

Veravos and Scarlette arrive at the pristine, overly perfect marketplace, where nothing seems out of place or chaotic—an eerie calm in contrast to the tense events earlier. Scarlette quickly wanders off, as usual, leaving Veravos to begin sowing seeds of doubt among the townsfolk.

Veravos cleverly engages a fishmonger in conversation, striking a deal to share a secret in exchange for fish. He hints at a dangerous secret: King Luxeron has been removing obstacles—and that the Baltimorean Emerald, a powerful artifact capable of reshaping reality, has changed hands. The fishmonger’s curiosity and unease show the rumor is taking root.

Next, Veravos visits the Spice Shop, where the strong scents and human spices contrast with the town’s orderly vibe. After a humorous episode of struggling with a chili pepper, he convinces the burly shopkeeper to notice the inconsistencies in the town by comparing a recent painting to the current street scene. The shopkeeper’s shock confirms that the rumor is spreading.

Throughout the Chapter, Veravos’ playful, mischievous tone shines as he manipulates the marketplace’s inhabitants, laying the groundwork for their plan. The growing tension beneath the town’s calm surface is palpable.

Chapter 20 : Culinary Confessions

Veravos and Scarlette return to Lumera’s house where Scarlette quickly dispatches a live chicken with eerie efficiency. Veravos begins cooking a bold, spicy meal meant to impress and challenge Scarlette’s skepticism about his culinary skills. The cooking process unfolds with humor, warmth, and subtle tension, highlighting their growing bond.

Over the meal, the conversation turns deeper. Veravos reveals his longing for redemption and his desire to become human—a sharp contrast to his dark fairy origins and violent past. Scarlette admits her own vision for a peaceful world where fairy origins don’t dictate one’s fate.

Scarlette then shares her deeply personal history:

She was the original Love Fairy, the first and most powerful, once a leader of the Love Fairies.

The ruling Love Fairies, especially King Baltimore, suppressed and erased her from memory to control love magic and power.

She broke free, reclaimed the Baltimorean Emerald, and altered its magic so it required three elements to function—emerald, scroll, and Light Guardian—making it harder to misuse.

She admits to killing King Baltimore by withdrawing a healing spell, sealing her fate as a chaotic figure and villain in the eyes of others.

Despite her power and legacy, she feels lost, haunted by her past and longing for something more.

Their shared vulnerabilities draw them closer, with both wrestling over whether redemption or peace is even possible for them.

Chapter 21 : The Night Is Dark and Full of Terrors

The town is shrouded in an unnatural, perpetual dusk as Veravos reflects on his and Scarlette’s shared burdens and their hopes for redemption. Suddenly, Veravos encounters Lumera—but she is actually Queen Judorah in disguise, having killed Lumera and taken her form to infiltrate and manipulate. Judorah openly taunts Veravos and demands the Baltimorean Emerald, but Scarlette arrives to confront her, forcing Judorah to flee.

Veravos and Scarlette are left shaken but resolute, aware that Judorah and other Dark Fairies pose an ongoing threat. They discuss the importance of the Light Guardian, who alone can read the ancient scroll required to activate the reality-altering power. Though the situation is dire, Veravos places his trust in Scarlette as they prepare for the dangers ahead.

Chapter 22 : Consuming Darkness

Veravos spends a restless night haunted by Judorah’s threat and the heavy darkness creeping over the kingdom. Morning reveals a horrifying sight: a massive poison apple tree—the Tree of Regrets—ensnaring Scarlette in its deadly vines. Judorah appears, commanding an army of Dark Fairies and offering a cruel bargain: hand over the Baltimorean Emerald and the Scroll, and Scarlette and the town will be spared.

In a desperate moment, Veravos uses a chili pepper—saved from his cooking—to repel Judorah, weakening the dark magic binding the tree and freeing the captured townsfolk. However, the Tree of Regrets shifts its allegiance, tethering itself to Scarlette, who now embraces her chaotic, dark power. She ruthlessly destroys the Dark Fairies, revealing her descent into darkness and her rejection of redemption.

Scarlette tempts Veravos to join her in rewriting the world through chaos, but his attention is drawn to Judorah abducting the bound Light Guardian inside Lumera’s house. Torn between saving Scarlette or stopping Judorah, Veravos chooses Scarlette, attempting to draw the darkness from her. Their bond deepens, but the struggle overwhelms him. As Scarlette flees, Veravos confronts Judorah, pulling her into a shadowy abyss with him.

The Chapter closes with Veravos fully embracing his destructive nature, resolved to eradicate the light and accept his dark destiny.

Chapter 23 : The Turning Point

Veravos awakens disoriented in an unfamiliar but elegant place, lying on a red velvet bed. Scarlette stands beside him, talking to a man named Victor Dawnbringer — a human Light Guardian who reveals himself as the one gifted with light magic. Victor explains that Scarlette’s wish altered reality, restoring Veravos from darkness, but only one wish was allowed per lifetime, making the altered world complicated.

Scarlette admits she sacrificed her own redemption to save Veravos, creating a world where he could live, though it wasn’t the peaceful fairy realm he hoped for. Outside the window, Veravos sees all fairy factions united under his and Scarlette’s rule—the new United Fairy Kingdom. Victor confirms many enemies are reborn without memories and that Judorah is no longer a threat.

Victor presents Veravos with Juniper, a mystical nine-tailed kitsune, symbolizing ancient wisdom and a rare bond. Scarlette’s appearance shifts subtly, shedding her violet streaks and feeling more like herself. They share a tender moment, affirming their partnership as rulers of this new realm.

As Victor departs through a glowing portal, Veravos and Scarlette contemplate their new roles and a future where origins no longer define destinies. The Chapter closes with a light-hearted note about "jobs" and choosing a last name — Veravos Spade and Scarlette, the Queen of Hearts and Ruin, ready to lead together.

Chapter 24 : The End

Veravos embraces his new identity as Veravos Spade, Dark Fairy King and ruler alongside Scarlette, the Queen of Hearts and Ruin. They reflect on the tyrants they overthrew—Judorah, Baltimore, and Luxeron—and vow to lead differently, promoting unity and acceptance, especially for mixed fairy couples.

Their playful banter reveals a deepening romance, with Veravos nervously asking Scarlette to be his queen, to which she responds with teasing warmth. Their relationship, built on mutual respect, chaos, and love, blossoms into a real partnership beyond fate or magic.

The narrative fast-forwards to their life together, including raising two children—Gacanagh and Azendian—who carry their legacy but are free to chart their own path. With the kitsune Juniper as their companion, the family symbolizes hope and change in a better world.

Veravos reflects on his journey from darkness to love and belonging, questioning what it means to be human but ultimately finding happiness in choice and connection. The story closes on a lighthearted note, imagining telling their children an "arranged marriage" story as a playful cover for their extraordinary past.

Bonus Chapter Summary

Scarlette reflects on her role as queen and, most importantly, a mother. She tucks in her two sons, Azendian and Gacanagh, who ask for a bedtime story. The story playfully unfolds as a family moment, with Veravos joining in, lightening the mood with teasing and tenderness. The tale they share is a simplified, softened version of their harrowing past, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and hope. Scarlette and Veravos reassure their sons that while darkness exists, their family will stand strong against it. The Chapter closes on a hopeful note of love, choice, and the promise of safety—at least for now.