As Nova laid on his back almost unconscious, he felt a warmness gloss over him. It was Mithrilvain, she was calling to him and as she slipped into his shattered. Unconsciousness Nova sprang up, this called Gash to sigh in relief. The possession of a Throne Forger was a sign that the legendary hammers, accepted the wielded as its master. Yet for Nova he was in a state of utter bliss, his eyes lost their shine, and Mithrilvain took control. The man wielding the axes rushed again, but Nova didn't dodge. He thrusted Mithrilvain into the mans stomach with devastating power. Nova then followed up with a right horizontal swing to the mans temple. The crowd gasped they couldn't believe what just happened, this boy swung only one time after getting hit. Yet that swing was strong enough to take off Nebalbas head. They thought all the same thing.
'W-What is he???'
However the fight was over, it had been decades since Mithrilvain tasted blood. She hungered for more, as Nova turned his head towards the on lookers, he spoke in a raspy voice.
"Mmm, yes you shall be the blood to quench my thirst, so please indulge m..."
At that moment Gash appeared behind the possessed Nova, and with a quick hit towards his neck, Nova was out. Gash new that if he had not stopped it, many lives would have been lost. Gash picked up the unconscious Nova and proceeded to apologize, the turn to leave. Before Gash left he was approached by a short fat man wearing a white robe. The man ask.
"Sir would you maybe, be willing to let your student participate in the next gladiator games?"
Gash looked at the scheming man and retorted.
"No student of mine would dare spill blood, for others entertainment."
The fat man was angry but held his tongue. Then Gash proceeded to go back to the tavern. The next day Nova sprang awake, he gripped his head tightly and moaned.
"Ahh what the fuck happened yesterday, I can't remember shit!!"
Gash sat down across from him, and began to tell the story. Nova was shocked, but figured it was just a power that Gash spoke of, and payed it no more heed.
They resumed there practice until next year right when Nova turned 17. Gash had fallen ill and was bed ridden, nova took care of him the best he could but it didn't help. Gash spoke his last words to Nova, which held his purpose.
"Nova, the Princess is soon to marry.... y-you must go to the castle and *cough, cough* advise her."
"You must help her choose someone to marry worthy, of the Throne."
"However.... if she chooses wrong watch them, and if they cause it harm.... kill them all!"
Those where Gashes last words which echoed through Novas mind. It was the only task he would do with out Gash, but he was confident. Nova throughout the years of training, developed into a man feared at first sight. He was 7 feet tall and bore massive muscles, and wielded Mithrilvain as a toy now.
However right now he was in pain, a pain of loosing yet another figure in his life that was like a father. He wondered if it was his destiny to be alone, throughout the next week Nova constantly mourned. Novas normal routine since Gashes death was wake up, drink and cry, sleep, repeat. However no one in the tavern dare to make fun of Nova, since they didn't want to invoke is wraith. Until he finally snapped back together, and said.
"W-What am I doing I've got a damn job to do why am I drinking my sorrows away now."
"I'll have time for that later."
Nova stood up and the tavern went quiet, Nova then turned and proceeded upstairs. Causing a sigh to fill the air below. He packed his few things, and wore the cloak Gash made for him. He wielded Mithrilvain and walked down stares, he thanked the servants and manager. Then he left for the castle, he walk for a while upon the rock paved road. Until he reached the gates of the castle. The guards noticed his approach, and drew their swords at Nova, and spoke in a trembling voice.
"W-Who are you state your business!"
Nova however pushed them aside and spoke.
"I don't have time to waste on you, move aside."
The guards where overwhelmed by the strength of this strange man. However one guard was determined to stop him, he charged Nova with killing intent. As the guards sword made contact with Novas back, a crack was heard. The guard drew back his sword, and saw that the tip was completely shattered. This cause the man to fall, and look upon Nova in horror. Yet Nova continued walking as if he never knew of the sword.
As he entered a man wearing black and white ran to a hallway and the maidens gasped. Nova noticed that he was currently standing in the great hall, where the mighty Throne lay. Nova approached the Throne and bowed in respect, then he stood and laid his hand upon the throne, At that moment a trembling voice was heard.
"H-Hey who are you, w-why are you here!"
Nova looked back and noticed a beautiful young woman, with crystal blue eyes. Yet Nova wasn't here for small talk and said.
"Oh your majesty, you are finally here, good we have much to discus."
Nova spoke once more.
"I've heard that today you'll be announcing your marriage, I'm here to oversee the suitors, and help her majesty pick the best one."
The princess brow scrunched up as he spoke the words. Which caused Nova to think the worst my end up happening, then the Princess spoke.
"What gives you the right to counsel me, on my own marriage, who do you think you are!!"
Nova smirked but tried to hide it then retorted.
"Hahaha.... who am I, I am a Throne Forgers, but today I am simply your consultant."
Novas words clearly hit the princess, as it was shown on her face. Then the princess began to speak once more.
"You dare mock the great Throne For..."
Nova was shocked himself, her words trembled and a pain could be felt deep within, Nova knew this pain all to well. As the princess slowly slumped to the ground, and began balling in tears. Then the retainer ran over to her and asked.
"Your majesty are you alright!"
As she kept crying she began to speak.
"W-Why did you lie, claiming to be a Forger, why did Relakos fool me like this."
Nova was shocked once again, only someone that the thrones deemed as worthy, where blessed to know it's name. He walk over to the crying princess and crouched in front of her, and began to speak.
"Your majesty, it seems that the throne has let you know it's name, which mean you will be a great queen."
Nova was confused this didn't seem to stop the princess from crying. It was his first time interacting with the princess, in fact any girl at all. So Novas mind was blank out of stupor, and frantically hugged her. This caused the princess to stop crying, however the retainers where all screaming in outrage as Nova and the princess embraced each other.