READY!!! FIRE!!!
--BOOM!!!!!!—
A technological canon fire a spiky cylinder bullet infused with lethal explosion magic striking the frontlines of the defensive enemy with a powerful blast. The effect caused huge casualties and their formations were easily destroyed leaving the bodies torn apart and the surrounding engulfed by the eternal flames. To their fury, the defensive side then made their powerful counterattack using a full blown destructive magic towards their formidable archenemy releasing an equal explosion together with no magic technological canons that shoot grenades to the counterpart defenses.
The blast was chaotic however when the smoke cleared off ahead they can see that the defenses of the archenemy isn't even waning. And now they are ready to blow again another critical attack. This time, a thousand sharp bullets were casted with penetrating magic came shooting in the air like a machine gun that obliterated half of the numbers of the defensive party. The unequal battle moves on almost tearing down the defensive side armada when a loud distinct horn halted the ruthless invasion.
Hearing this from afar, immediately the archenemy combat vessels and automobiles back off and stopped the battle. This gave relief to the defensive side and they too tried to retreat and send out reinforcements immediately to the Empire. Many were rescued and several have died. While on the contrary, the archenemy fall back without even getting any signs of damages. The first wave ended showing that the archenemy remains formidable and the defensive side almost losing.
Recently, the VIKANS Empire is having a joint battle backing up the Region CLANS against the ruthless hegemony of the KINGS over their land. And yes, I am Count Zekuno Mag'ladroth royal ambassador of the Empire over the land of CLANS, sent over to maintain the peace relations of the Empire in the region, and I am going back to deliver the urgent reinforcement request.
It was already night when I arrive the kingdom. And the King has already left to the Tower Hotel to commemorate his tenth year reign in the Empire. So I had no choice but to chase after him to the royal gala and talk over this urgent message directly. The night went smoothly and I'm amused that the Silverline Steep Tower Hotel truly implements the King's request to No Magic Strict Policy for the night. I have excellent magic perception ability and I know exactly when there are signs of any magic infiltration.
However, not until the royal toast commence and a goddess-like woman was summoned over the wine balcony to announce the royal toast to honor King Henry II when an undetectable magic façade went disturbing my senses like it was concealed cautiously by a powerful host. I know my instincts were right but I can't seem to perceive if who is causing this unusual feeling. So I looked around but nothing appears suspicious.
I looked back to the goddess-like woman and noticed that she began to act differently. It looks like she was looking suspiciously to the man standing next three meters to me and I have observe that this gentleman then put a malicious grin on his face. The toast commenced but the lady hesitated to drink her cup. The King asked her and so she gulped the wine and everybody went celebrating.
And that moment the concealing spell gradually breaks off that I began to immediately detect the source of magic. My senses sharpened and it trails back to the goddess-like woman who had just drink her cup and left by the curtains. I was about to follow her when unexpectedly the King's guards went to fetch me. So, instead I proceed to the King's chamber and left my men to do the capturing of the culprit.
As I ascended to the throne of King Henry, the guards halted by the stairs and allowed me to proceed to the throne room which was on the upper floor. I entered and saw him facing down unto his people while holding his cup over his right fingers. So, I took the letter from my coat pocket and began to address him.
"Your highness, I have returned unannounced to send this urgent request. And today, the people in CLANS are seeking for your reinforcement troops to bolster their defense for another unexpected wave. They are respectfully hoping for your positive reply and I do hope also that you may respond for the good relations of our kingdom to the region CLANS."
"So, you're back. Perfect timing because I was about to appoint my next Grand Archduke Empire tonight." He replied.
"I respect your abrupt appointment procedures Your Highness, but if you may, can I have your response over this matter now?" I retained my concern.
"I understand the urgency, son. But for now, leave that matter to me. I assure first thing in the morning I will send my troops in region SOPHIA to assist their armada. However, then again this evening I need you to be here on my side and do not decline this moment of truth." The King assured me.
"Thank you for the affirmative response Your Highness, but as your servant, I have no right to decline the King's request."
"Good, then we're good to go."
I have no idea if who is this person that he meant to appoint with a very high position. And perhaps anyone who gets appointed with the title will be the next candidate for the crown prince. However, this is not my concern right now and I am much inclined to hear that tomorrow, the region CLANS will be expecting reinforcements from the Empire. As I waited beside the corner, the King signals the emcee to call the attention of everyone.
"Hear ye, people of the Empire! The King has an important declaration to pronounce!" the emcee announced.
Everyone settled down and went back to their respective tables. But the gentleman that I am suspecting to be a potential collaborate of the goddess-like woman was no longer on the hall. I roamed my vision around yet unfortunately there are no signs of him now. The King stands up and confronts his people assertively.
"I presume you will all be appalled by the moment I say this unannounced declaration since this is an unexpected change in our agenda, but I want to tell all of you right now that I am appointing my next Grand Archduke this very evening." The King declared.
Everyone gasped by surprise and whispered to each other. And even I was bothered by the abrupt announcement of the King since this have to be done in a much proper procedure. However, what I don't understand is why his royal officials and court adjudicators didn't have a single motion of rejection. Well, this doesn't seem right.
"And thankfully he is here today able to join us in our celebration. And for your awareness, my ministers and officers have already thoroughly discussed and approved on this matter. We have decided that with him standing as the Grand Archduke beside me, the future of our great Empire will be reassured. He was my best student and one of my chosen scholars for four years. I sent him as a young noble ambassador to the bountiful regions of CLANS into the land of race, our loyal comrade. Currently, we are fighting a noble battle out there against our long archenemy the KINGS. And I greatly appreciate the noble deed that he voluntarily risked his life to rescue the princess of CLANS from the bondage of the KINGS and have confiscated some magical items which will be a gateway for us to determine the weaknesses of our archenemy. He is no other than, Count Sekuno Salamader Mag'ladroth or his Clanish name known as, Zekuno."
The spotlight suddenly flashed at me and everyone clapped for my abrupt appointment. I stand close to the King and kneeled for his proper recognition. His royal guards gave him his sword and by the oath he officially appointed me as the next Grand Archduke of the Empire. Afterwards, I was told to rise and the King happily took the Medal of Honor to pin it on my coat. It was a splendid masterpiece and it is a bit heavy than the rest of the medals that I received. I bowed to him as a symbol of my gratitude and he proceeds to talk.
"This declaration will take effective first thing tomorrow when I officially announce his appointment to the public in the square. Hence, I expect…" before the King finished his speech I immediately interrupted.
"Your highness, can I ask a small favor?" I whispered at him softly.
"Anything for you, boy." He replied.
"Can we please extend that public announcement the next day after tomorrow?" I asked.
"Why delay it my, son?" he inquired.
"I still wanted to meet a very important person, Your Highness. I don't want to get crammed by people the moment I roam around the streets tomorrow." I briefly explained.
"I see, then so be it," The King permitted my request and turns back to the crowd, "I'm sorry my citizens VIKANS, but the public announcement will be extended until the next day after tomorrow. I am looking forward to your presence that day and please let us be on time on the proclamation. This is your King speaking and I now adjourned our formal discussion. Maestro, where's the music! Everybody, dance!" he finished as he changed his announcement.
The people continued to their paused celebration and drank to their content. I bid my farewell to the King to have a rest from the long exhausting journey. I was allowed to leave then I directly proceed to my men to inquire about their capturing. Fortunately, they captured the culprit and contained her to a secured room. I entered the room that they reserved and there I found the helpless unconscious goddess lady lying on the mattress.
I turned on the dim lights and started to unloose my tux to begin the investigation. After that, I thrust forward between her legs to trace the scent of unusual magic. I know this position looks nasty but I have no choice because I still don't have the strength to lift her up. Next, I touched her chin to flip her face over the other side. Then, slid my hands towards her neck because I suspected that it might be the necklace that contains the magic but it's not. So, with all the might I have left I tried to lift her up and follow the scent towards her wrist where the amethyst bracelet was, but still no trace of unusual magic.
Maybe it was the perfume that was stuck on her dress that disrupted my senses. So I had no choice but to drag her down and must try to take off her clothes so that I may completely discern if where that unusual stench of magic coming from. I clutch my hands underneath her back and carefully unzipped the zipper. The moment it went free, I then pulled her ballooning gown which is so hard to pull off and after a few struggle it finally went loose. When I turned around, I was so shocked to see her naked body in undies and knee socks gracelessly lying on the bed.
MAN, THIS IS SO HOT. SH*T, DON'T GET ANY WEIRD IDEAS ZEKU. REMEMBER WE'RE DOING THIS BECAUSE SHE HAD THE SUSPICIOUS STENCH OF MAGIC. BUT GOSH DANG IT, THIS IS SO HEAVEN! GOD, I CANNOT RESIST! AHH! I CANNOT FOCUS! OH SHUT UP, MONKEY BRAIN! THIS IS NOTHING, YOU CAN DO THIS! YOU HAD YOUR TRAINING FOR F*CKING THREE YEARS ZEKU. IN FACT, I HAVE DATED A LOT OF GIRLS BEFORE YOU, ANGEL. SH*T! JUST WHAT ARE YOU THINKING ZEKU?! FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS!
I tried to wrestle with my brain as I slowly lifted her up for the second time to trace the strong magical stench as I earnestly try to keep my eyes off from her. But unluckily my hands slipped directly to her pelvis that I accidentally caressed her butt and she made a nasty sound.
OH MAN I'M ENJOYING THIS SO MUCH! SH*T ZEKU, FOCUS!
Getting back to my senses, I then continued my investigation and there I finally traced that the strong magic came from her bracelet. I put her down and took off the amethyst wristlet. I observed the bracelet closely but nothing seems to be odd with the item. It was also molted on the same material except that it was a splendid replica. Wait, that's it a perfect replica created in magic and concealed with a tough binding spell. And I think I get this feeling before. When was that?
THAT'S IT, THE MAGICAL ITEMS THAT I RETRIEVED IN THE SACRED CHAMBER OF THE KINGS, THE FORBIDDEN ABILITY. THE ARTIFICER SPELL, SCIENCE AND MAGIC FUSION! WHAT? BUT I THOUGHT FEMALE ARTIFICER ONLY APPEARS ONCE IN EVERY GENERATION. AND I KNOW JUST THE PERSON WHO HAS INHERITED THIS ABILITY. HOWEVER, IF SHE IS THE PERSON THAT I AM WITH NOW, THEN THERE IS NO MISTAKING THAT SHE IS…
I immediately took a damp face towel to take her make-up off. And there I behold my long lost lover, my ex-fiancee who almost killed me and injured my right eye because of her brother. She is no other than, Quiantessette Broeker Kings. No wonder I feel so close to her the moment I saw her. So, she has changed a lot and gotten much stronger too. And she became much prettier than five years ago.
I KNOW WHAT I'VE DONE FIVE YEARS AGO, BUT I HAD MY REASONS TO KEEP. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TELL YOU QUIANTE, BUT I REALLY MISS YOU NOW. AND NOW THAT I HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN, I SWEAR TO GOD THAT I'LL PROTECT YOU NOW.
With the feeling of guilt and resentment that I did back five years ago, I took the damp fabric and washed her body carefully. Then I dried her off with another towel and take off her socks. I suddenly remember my sister's polar bear hoodie that I even bought a long way back from the region of CLANS. And thankfully I brought it with me that I had no choice but to lend it to her for the meantime. The night went late and I began to curious why she isn't moving a muscle like her body was paralyzed and unable to move.
To my concern, I checked her temperature and smelled her breathe. There I discovered that the mysterious man grinning at her was not an accomplice. Instead she was a victim and was drugged deliberately by the cup she engulfed lately. Hence, there is a tendency that, that gentleman was a potential seeker of the forbidden ability which Quiante only possess.
F*CK THAT DEVIL MANIAC! JUST WHAT DOES HE WANT TO DO WITH MY EX-FIANCEE?
But first I must investigate why she just carelessly used her magic over a petty bracelet. Just what is she thinking? Others might have not noticed this but I'm pretty sure the King must have. Now what am I gonna do with you if that happens?