The small Sutra country was separated from other countries with mountains and forests. It isn't wrong to say that they live in the middle of dangers. Small countries were always conquered by stronger countries and become a vessel. However, as luck have it and as a blessing in disguise, no countries come and conquer this country.
Why? There's a sea at the west. In South and East, dangerous forests are there. The country was close with forbidden forest too. In north, there's a tall mountain. Although the Mt.Sutra was separating the country with other countries, at least they make a road on the mountain and it become the only way in and out of the country. The country has a geography advantage to whoever want to conquer them.The country can be called a backwater country as there's only one road to go in and out of the country. The forests are too dangerous to bypass.
The Anson territory was located at the border of South East and the territory is the fort of the country from dangerous beasts lingering in the forests. The military power of the feudal lord Anson is high as they were the frontline from the beasts in the forests. Anson family can be called ancient family line as at least 10 lords from the same bloodline rules the territory. The territory can also be considered as ancient territory.
The Anson Castle is located at the South of the capital city of the territory as to make the military can easily defend the the territory. The cityscope was a jumble of shapes, like a child cast blocks down randomly and swept them so close together they touched. The city is highly populated. There are rectangles, domes, small houses. The dwellings and the business roads are so close that they frequently jammed. Of course, the noble living areas are very much different from those peasants dwelling areas.
The territory has existed a long time and the city and villages are cosmopolitan and culturally diversed. Even so the living between nobles and commoners are like oil and water and their living standard are also vastly different. Nobles live without knowing the suffering of the commoners and commoners are always busy making money to get to eat for a day. The distincts of the commoners can considered as crowded and polluted. There can be seen beggers and those who lack work sitting dejectedly beside the roads. It isn't an unusual sight.
One gold coin is ten silver coins and one silver is ten coppers. And the commoners with normal jobs earn ten coppers a day for a living. Of course above gold coins there's also a currency for mages. The commoners are too poor to care the currency above gold. That's why nobles and mages rule the world. Strong always rule the weak.
As the sun rays enter the rooms in the Anson castle, the maids, bulters and knights also started to get busy. They have their own duty and they can't bare a glance or daze even for a moment. Even so the lives of the servants in the castle are much better than the living standard outside.
Alina also has her own duty after being dismissed from personal maid of the young master Axel. At least she felt this relaxing than babysitting that spoiled brat. Alina always do things seriously with a calm expression. She have responsibilities on her shoulder and have her own schedule and she wanted to smack that spoiled brat whenever she saw him as he disturbs her work a lot.
She needs to meditate at night and do the chores in day. Although her days are repetative and boring, she wasn't disppointed as she have her own ambition and need strength to revenge. That unruly brat was always an obtacle in front of her road as he always come and harress her. After receiving the punishment from Lord Anson, that brat didn't come to her anymore.
These days, she felt happy and relaxed as the young master was punished and can't harress her. She thought of him as a spoiled child and nothing more. However, if he cause more big troubles, she won't mind killing him to destroy the nuisance.
It's been a week and she heard from other servants that the lord already forgive the young master and relieve him from punishment. The servants are feeling terrified as the days the young master was punished are one of the peaceful days they ever have.
In the spacious room, Axel was meditating. As he meditate as he absorb the energy particles, he found out that he's already at limit and started to breakthrough. In the mind realm, he found the loose door stopping him from advancing. As he force his way, sweats are started to visible on his forehead, back and shoulder.
Finally, as the final attempt, he forcefully pushes the energies and indeed he breakthrough. The impurities in his body started to get out of his body as he opens his eyes.
'I've reached to mid stage apprentice. Without no cheat, it's even hard to meditate. Sigh...'
Axel felt his body feels powerful. However, it was just an illusion due to the sudden increase of strength. He enters the bathroom and started to clean himself. Looking in the mirror, he saw a a sunny teenager's face. When he smiles, it was gentle, sunny and sweet. His smile can cause older women to have good impression of him. His hair is platinum colour just like his mother with warm hazel eyes. Of course, if he isn't such a bastard, he would be very popular among ladies.
After coming out from the bathroom as he wears confortable clothes, he check his profile and feel very happy.
Axel Anson
Strength-4
Agility-3
Physique-4
Comprehension-8
Spirit-10
'At least I isn't a weak chicken anymore. I can at least fight back a bit. Sigh'
Axel look at the status and feel a little bit happy. The dominent energies in his body from potions and medicines become active and they also help him in breakthrough. If not other than spirit, the other attributes won't increase at all.
"Young master, the lord has already lifted the ban and you can go out now"
The voice of the old bulter was heard from the closed door and hearing it make Axel happy. Indeed good news come in pairs.
As he can't get out from his room, it was hard to practice his magic spell and he can only meditate. Now that he can come out, he decide to practice his magic spell.
''Thank you. You can go now"
"Yes, young master"
The bulter left and he decide to switch clothes and visit the city a bit as he was bored staying in the room for the whole week.He wore the silk white shirt with brawn pants and on the shirt wore tunic. Of course there's also leather belt and shoes. Wearing simple clothes, his whole body screams off 'I am charming'.
As a person who like to wear simple and comfy clothes, this is perfect for his liking. After looking satisfied, he comes out from the room. His personal maid is waiting outside the door staring the floor like it was the most beautiful thing.
"Prepare the horse-cart. I'm going to the city."
"Yes, young master"
As he walk to the front hall, he was thinking of meating with his best friend Ren Banjamin. Ren was also just like him. Both can be called a good for nothing sons of nobles. Even though they are bastards, at least their friendship is solid. They hit girls together, find fun and they suffer together. Over all, although Ren is a scum for ladies, he is a good friend for him.
'I am sure he was also also relieved from punishment. After hanging out a bit, I need to prectice my only spell.'
As he lost in thought walking, he didn't focus on surroundings and didn't see the stunned gazes of the servants. Normally, he wore bright colours and unsuited clothes and look terrible. But now, he look like a sunny sweet boy walking with a daze of course make the servants surprised. Also he doesn't have angered or twisted expression and look gentle. Although looks can't define one's heart, right now he was very charming.
Alina was cleaning the windows of the corridor as he walk past her. She also look surprised a bit.
'He changed. Well.. as long as he doesn't bother me'
And she focus back on her chores.
Alina was a beautiful lady with a face screaming authority. She looks glorious at the same time looks like a powerful independent woman. Whenever she focus on her job, her face looks stern and those with weak hearts don't dare to look straight in her eyes. Her deep blue phonix eyes make her more fierce. She is now 16 years old. Although young, a trace of authority was already can be noticed.