~ ELEANOR'S PAST
Claus and Julius started drinking some tea.
"I still can't believe it but I have no choice to believe it all the evidence are here and If I didn't believe you I'm no genius" Julius said with a low laugh.
Eleanor know that Julius is already looking for the best way to deal with the problems. This future king is will do his best to save Carson.
As Eleanor is looking at Julius, Claus on the other hand has other things in his mind.
"Eleanor what happened to you? What do you mean by being thrown? Why are you not in the palace? Where is Charles?" Claus asked questions
"Brother you know that I'm I created many problems before. I still created a lot of problems." Eleanor speak like she is mocking herself.
"My future is not happy but I want you to hear it."
"After Charles has been born my obsession in Mikhail grew, I believed that because we already had a child he will give me love. That didn't happen of course. Charles grew up with me obsessed with his father everyday I will go in Mikhail's office wanting to get his attention. After you left I forced myself to came between Mikhail and Arthur. I want him to focus his attention to me and Charles but it had a negative effect. He neglected Charles. Julius became busy because of the many problems and didn't knew what happened. I pushed the blame in Charles so I become very strict with his education. This continued for years. When father died and you gone the Arundell Duchy became an empty house. I didn't bother myself caring about the Duchy and continue to pursue Mikhail. After Duke Samuel died. That is less than 3 years from now. Charles also does. He died of overwork and I neglected him when his sick. I killed my own child. Mikhail divorces me after Charles death and he and Anne got married. I became almost crazy after that. The Arundell Duchy has asset and powers and because it is practically very vulnerable it died and became a scapegoat of crimes of other nobles. After trial the Arundell Duchy without connection obviously lost and I became a commoner. I didn't get punished because I didn't involve myself in politics but I still got thrown. After that an old couple pick me up and give me work to their inn. My last moments in the future is in that inn.
As Eleanor tells her story Julius and Claus face is full of different emotion.
Eleanor's future is something that is definitely not happy.
Eleanor know that it is all her fault and blame nobody.
"Is that why you divorced Mikhail?" Julius asked but he know the answer is obvious.
"Well my future greatly resolve around my obsession with Mikhail. I lost my son and the Duchy as a consequence. After I woke up I just knew that I need to cut my feelings to him" Eleanor continue speaking
"Don't you hate him? If you asked me to help you get revenge from him I will help you. I know you have your wrongdoings but all you wanted that time is love. Forget love can't he give you at least respect? He had an affair right? You're still married the time that Anne and him got together right?" Maybe because of Eleanor being Claus sister he is bias.
All he heard from her sister story is hardship and struggle.
Eleanor only wanted love.
"Brother I'm really thankful but I'm fine already. Before it is my fault. I pushed my feeling to Mikhail making him lose his freedom. I became obsessed with him. This time I already ended that painful relationship. Nothing still happened today. I'm still with you both and I have my son. I won't ask for his love anymore. This chance is for me to appreciate the people that loved me. I won't ask for a love that won't happen. I will treasure what I have now. My only wish right now is for my son have a the best future." Eleanor surprised by his brother's tear can't help but hug him.
Julius is touched with the scene. They all had a second chance so they won't waste it on petty revenge. They will do things to make the future better.
"I will cook dinner are you going to stay Julius?"
Julius who know why his best friend can really cook didn't waste the opportunity to accept the invitation.
"I will wait in Charles room. Hey I'm his only godfather right? I'm still technically a father right? Even though Mikhail can't be his father don't worry Eleanor I will handle his sword lesson, and politics study. I will ask Alice to teach him magic too. He won't be neglected this time. He will be pampered and educated properly" Julius said with resolve.
In the future where Eleanor came he didn't get the chance to have a child. They will change the future but it is still not sure if he will survive to have a child. He will protect this child like his child right now.
Claus who looked like the words he wanted to say has been snatch by Julius can't help but frown.
"I'm his uncle and I'm the strongest General right now. I will handle his sword lesson" Claus said looking smug
"Yeah you are the strongest General but you still can't defeat me" Julius retorted also looking proud
"That's because you are using magic! If we are talking about sword or any weapons I'm the best!"
Eleanor looked at the two man. The two man resembled their younger self competing with each other.
"Then let's go with this, Brother will handle his Sword lessons, Julius will be the one teaching politics and tactics" Eleanor wanted to hear if the two are satisfied.
Julius and Claus seemed satisfied but there fight is far from over.
In their hearts they vow to make Charles the most strongest knight and most intelligent ruler.
"Julius I want to ask a favor" Eleanor interrupted the two while thinking how to start teaching properly.
"What is it?" Before Eleanor asked difficult request to him now her friend changed and know that her asking for a favor is for something important.
"Can you please ask Alice to teach me magic?" Eleanor spoke making Claus startled
"No! That's not allowed! Are you crazy you didn't use your power all this time you can't handle you power at all! You will destroy your body like before!" Claus obvious disapproval erupted
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The kingdom of Carson has special people in their kingdom.
People who had the blood of royalty are likely to have light powers.
Julius the crown prince is the strongest right now in the Kingdom when it comes to power. He is not the strongest knight but he is the most powerful in the whole kingdom. Being the direct descendant gave him the most abundant power.
Next is Mikhail the White knight. He is known for having great amount of large magic second to Julius. Her mother is the late princess of Carson. Her mother can't use light magic but Mikhail still inherited the direct blood from the royal family.
Last is Claus the the strongest knight and the youngest general in the kingdom of Carson. Claus didn't have strong light magic but he wield his power efficiently leading many victories against the demon army.
Claus power didn't came from Carson Royal Bloodline but from the Arabella Royal Bloodline.
Their mother is the second princess in throne in Arabella. Princess of Arabella are said to be favored by the light god and posses great powers.
Eleanor has also has light powers because of that.
Beatrice before marrying Edmund is a saint. She has great light power and many said that marrying a mere noble in Carson didn't suit her. She left Arabella and still bravely marry Edmund.
Princesses are favored in Arabella. A daughter is a rare entity in Arabella that's why when Eleanor is born Beatrice knew that she will also have great power.
When Claus and Eleanor is young their mother died.
Claus is only 8 year old that time and Eleanor is 5.
Eleanor is devastated by her mother's death.
Her father didn't knew why but the day Beatrice died Eleanor awaken her power but instead of being happy fright came to Duke Edmund and Claus.
Eleanor's body can't handle the strong power that is inherited from Beatrice body.
She collapsed and continued to have high fever for a week. After her fever subsided she still didn't wake up for 2 months.
Duke Edmund and Claus just lost Duchess Beatrice and they think they can't handle anymore loss in the family.
Duke Edmund decided to ask a favor to the current King Magnus.
Duke Edmund asked to seal Eleanor's power.
King Magnus sealed Eleanor's power and she woke up.
The Arundell Duchy is relieved to see Eleanor woke up but after some time of happiness Eleanor threw up blood.
The King Magnus believed that if Duke Edmund didn't asked him to seal Eleanor's power. Eleanor will surely die not to long.
From then on Eleanor's power became a conversation that the Arundell Duchy hated to talk about.
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"Brother I know it's dangerous but I can't just stay still knowing I have powers and can't even use it to help" Eleanor is trying to convinced his agitated brother.
Julius also know that story, he know how hard it is for Duke Edmund and Claus that time. He won't agree to Eleanor's request if her family didn't agree.
"I will became stronger Elli please don't do it" Claus begged.
"Brother I can't, I will also talk to father. It is harder to convinced father without him knowing my story but I will prove that I can do it."
"Don't worry I'm just learning how to control my power. I will not do anything outrageous. All I want is the healing properties of my power" Eleanor continues to convince Claus.
Julius on the other side felt some relief. It is not a relief because Eleanor is only going to learn healing magic but because she plan to learn healing magic. Alice her beloved died healing people. The chance for Alice to be alive after all those things happened increased. He can't help but be happy.
He hated his thought but can't help but wish that Eleanor will succeed.
Julius just silently vow that he will do everything to protect Alice and Eleanor.
Claus looked at Eleanor's determined eyes. He knew she will not stop even though he wanted to.
All he can do is to make everything for her sister safe.
Julius resigned speak "You will not start learning light magic until you can't run 10 laps a day."
"Alright brother" Eleanor smiled.
She needed to build her body the same time she build her mental fortitude.
"I will go make the dinner please have Charles entertain" Eleanor smiled
It is already 6pm Charles is usually awake at this hour.
Claus and Julius head towards Charles room and they saw a seven month old baby standing.
Charles is standing!
Claus in surprise shouted and ask the maid call Eleanor
Julius overwhelmed by Claus happy aura also became excited.
"Woah I'm the first person to see Charles standing" Julius blurted our these words making Claus frown
"Who said you are first? I'm the first?" Claus said as he walked towards Charles.
Charles is a very good tempered kid and he likes to smile. Seeing his uncle he laugh as he grab his uncle silver hair.
"Woah don't be sour loser I stepped in the room first so I'm the first one who saw him" Julius came to their place and lightly touch Charles face.
Charles became confused on who is the person in front of him but he liked Julius blonde hair.
He liked that it looks like it shines
"Woah look at this kid he likes me look at how great is his smile is" Julius happily said
Eleanor entered the place and saw the standing Charles.
She almost shed tears. Last time she didn't see how he stood up.
That future is already her past. All she need to do right now is to treasure this present.
Eleanor walked towards Claus and Julius and hugged Charles
"Charles is so amazing" Eleanor whispered in Charles ears
Charles didn't understand the words but he felt the happiness of her mother so he giggled.
~Chapter End