Nathan Evenhart:
I had finished my tasks with my mother and was walking through the courtyard, heading to another location, when I noticed some soldiers chatting. Groups of men ran in their heavy armor, training their endurance, while the sounds of spells echoed in the air, suggesting a magic training session was happening nearby.
“Lord Nathan, good morning,” a ...
2025-02-11 17:48:28 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
The garden had been completely renovated by my mother. During our time at the academy, she would occasionally return to the castle, spending a few weeks there while Chloe, Kinue, and I remained in Apsalon. Of course, she never traveled alone. She always brought the maids along, and the manor in the Royal Capital was heavily guarded, ensuring her safety th...
2025-02-11 17:47:55 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
I was stepping out of the bath. I had woken up just a few minutes ago, and today was the day I’d take the Underground Transport to travel back to Apsalon and resume my academy classes. My vacation had been a bit short—I spent almost half of it working. Lucky for me, once the ship arrived in the royal capital, the dukes personally took their treasures on ...
Chloe Evenhart:
We were aboard the Underground Transport ship, heading back to our duchy. Unfortunately, our vacation time had been cut short because of the banquet—we hadn’t even returned home after the school term ended. We would have only a brief stay at the castle before heading back to the academy. During the preparations, we had stayed at our family’s estate i...
2025-02-11 17:46:23 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
I walked toward the dining area. That part of the event would mark the end of the night, and unfortunately, I had to stay until the very end. Fortunately, we were at the port, and a ship would take us away as soon as everything was over.
I wanted to relax my mind a bit. Truthfully, I was curious about the contents of the transcribed document.
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2025-02-11 17:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
"Is that the same crow you saw in the underground tunnels of Nikolaus Wolves’ castle?" Cylla asked, her voice cutting through the silence.
"I... don't know. Maybe?" I replied as I walked—almost ran—forward. My pace quickened, weaving between people in the crowd. The crow was a little far ahead, but we could still see it. Cylla ju...
2025-02-11 17:45:05 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
The exhibition continued with increasingly impressive presentations. Without a doubt, the most exciting moment was the spell demonstrations performed by some of the royal guards of the dukes. When the spectacle ended, we were all guided back to the dining area. On stage, representatives of the duchies showcased their most valuable artifacts—ancient reli...
2025-02-11 17:44:21 +0000 UTC View PostViktor Saul:
The staff member was explaining the item on display to the gathered crowd.
"This wand, called Aqua-Fury, is a rare artifact. It’s made from a lapis lazuli gem produced by an oyster-type monster. In its wand form, it doubles the power of a water mage, while in its staff form, it can amplify magic up to five times. This is a military-grade model and qui...
2025-02-11 17:43:58 +0000 UTC View Post"This one is also considered an exclusive spell of my family," Viktor said, showing it to us.
We walked over, and he stood there with a confident smile.
"This spell is called Blazing Flame Cyclone," Viktor explained. "It creates a massive, spinning tornado of fire capable of devastating a forest… or a city," he added with pride.
We were inside the spell scroll and grimoire r...
2025-02-11 17:43:35 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
Professor Sinclair had explained the mechanics of wartime weaponry, but unfortunately, it was useless to us. The minerals used and their functionality were based on technology from the other continent, though nobles still enjoyed collecting these relics from the last war.
She stepped down from the small stage, and the nobles began moving among the e...
2025-02-11 17:42:40 +0000 UTC View PostKatherine Evenhart:
A short distance away, Margaery was chatting animatedly with the dukes. The atmosphere between them was light, laughter exchanged as they praised the event’s success. They had planned everything together, and it seemed to have been a fun experience for them—a rare relief from the constant pressures of their duties.
Observing closely over the ...
2025-02-11 17:42:07 +0000 UTC View PostChloe Evenhart:
The dinner continued, and the table I was at was surrounded by several nobles. It was an event to bring the duchies closer, and soon the traveling ship would arrive, bringing some of the treasures from the families.
I took a sip of wine, trying to avoid getting too involved in the conversation. Some of the nobles present had already tried flirting wi...
2025-02-11 17:41:31 +0000 UTC View PostNathan Evenhart:
When was the last time I talked to myself like this? It's been a while.
It’s been a year since the incident we know as the Battle of the Evenhart Duchy, though the public never learned of it. The balance of power in the duchy shifted drastically. My aunt controls the rival faction, and you already know her plans—but there are details you can onl...
2025-02-11 17:41:00 +0000 UTC View PostChronos:
The two continued walking through the festival, blending into the crowd that celebrated under the golden glow of torches. Laughter and music felt distant to me as I watched them, still invisible, following their every step, every gesture. They stopped at a food stall, where he picked up a small piece of bread and offered it to the little girl.
She accepted ...
2025-02-11 17:40:28 +0000 UTC View PostChronos:
I walked through the Capital of the World, and from a distance, I could contemplate the splendor of the palace that rose as the center of all creation. Soft clouds descended from the sky and gently hovered over the palace, touching the golden domes and white marble towers. Imposing structures, sculpted from the very essence of the world, rose in glory, while maje...
2025-02-11 17:34:04 +0000 UTC View Post