>> Nathaniel <<
After that amusing tea party, I went back with the help of sir David, to the palace by a secret spell making a way for the a secret passage that only employees under my sister's manor can access.
He sighed looking at the dim halls as a cold breeze passes that made me hug myself a bit.
When he made sure the halls are safe he handed me a black ring with gold lines like veins by it's sides "Now your highness, this entrance can only be accessed if you have this ring. I suggest you cloak this if you still want to use it. It's basically a ring that can make entrances to young lady's manor at any place at any time"
"I see I'll keep that in mind. Thank you great sir. Cloaksa Viox" I happily responded as I put on the ring. I took my white wand and waved it slightly and casted cloaking spell and immediately the dark ring seamlessly matched my skin
Since my magis range is Light, the cloak magic is stronger and won't easily be detected by Mid-level magister, however, let's just hope father won't notice.
After that Sir David took his maroon wand with a gold like root coming up design and casted "Ni sdacha" which is a disguise spell that changed his hair color from ash to dark red and his eyes from chocolate brown to sharp a mossy shade of green, but other than that he looks the same.
"Why change appearance so suddenly?Is there an enemy nearby" I asked as I hid my wand, and took a dagger by my waist
"No there is none, I'm simply careful.It's better to be safe than regret it later and besides I don't want to tarnish your reputation if anyone knew what you were with her highness knowing she's staying in a heavily forbidden place" he answered calmly as he guided me to another magical entrance leading to what I can guess Is a hidden spot near a rarely used hall way by the west annex of the castle near where my room is because my area has the best view of the sea
"This is as far as I can take you, your highness. I notified my brother in regards to your health. Before I leave however, I advise you to take it easy with taking in a lot of responsibilities, you are still a nine year old child, smart and mature, but still a young boy. Your health is an utmost priority may it be the mind, the soul, or the body. Another thing your grace, if you ever felt troubled with whatever regarding our young miss, feel free to summon me. If you want to write me a letter do so in my pseudo name "Larson Craig", and I will come to assist you immediately, your highness " he said to me as he bent down and pat my head
I smiled & nodded and after that he walked away as he waved his wand then like smoke disappeared. I took a deep breath & headed to my chambers.
Walking by the quiet empty halls of this annex made me somewhat shiver , then that I'm alone at this hour poses more threat than usual.
Funny, this isn't any different to the manor's halls where my sister resides but unlike this palace, in her manor you feel so secured you could walk with no worry given though it's extremely guarded and cursed but somehow here... I'd rather get cursed than sleep restless like this, especially when people think they can easily kill a child.
My contemplation was interrupted as I heard subtle foot steps scurrying behind me...damn it I was careless.
I slowly moved a bit and as soon as I heard a "shing" sound I swiftly side step and dodged an incoming sword thrown behind me, however this distracted me to as the enemy switched to a tackle from a figure wearing black... an assassin!!
I managed elbow the killer's back letting me go to catch my footing, I hurriedly drew my my daggers and swung it at him to which he both caught it by hand...?!
What the...who is this?!
"I don't remember my younger brother being this skilled enough to stand up and hit me like that. Interesting...you'd improved quite well" An annoyingly mocking voice commented as he stretched.
Wait...hold on...this voice, This made me blink a bit before groaning as I realize who this is person is" Euros! I could have died from that big brother! What on your right mind are you thinking!!" I yelled at him in a whispery way as I point my sword at him
He mockingly chuckled as he walked slowly towards me "But you didn't my dear brother. How are you now besides nearly fainting from facing death?" He asked me as he remove his black mask revealing his smug smile as his amethyst eyes and light brown hair glowed as the moon shine reflects it as he pokes the tip of my sword then he gently moved it to the side.
I just sighed as I hid my sword "I...! I am quite well, I'm at least glad I didn't slice your hand off. Now will you excuse me I am heading back to my chambers. I only walked to clear my head" I candidly answered as I turn my back on him and walked away
"I appreciate the thought and effort but it would take a whole lot more than that for you to even scratch me dear brother but it's good that you're well. Oh just to let you know there were four assassins that went here so it's best if you hurry back. Father gave the me and captain an order to "find" seven and so far I managed to track down three ,still they're here so it's best keep guard" he warned rather happily as I heard a light bell sound.
Looks like he left...and apparently there are four more assassins here...again. I sighed and closed my eyes, this place is really dreadful.I went further down the halls as subtle groans and muffled screams of pain were echoing. I took my wand , casted a cloaking spell to avoid getting caught up with the carnage which is big brother Euros' rampage.
Not long after that I reached my room and did a small prayer for my brother and the imperial Noir group in handling the looming dangers within the palace.
After that I lay on my bed and calmly breathe in the cold and dreadful night air. This is exhausting to deal with everyday. Unlike Joie who is probably sleeping well and safe.
I am stuck being on guard for as long as I reside here. Maybe I should sleep there someday, though sir David wouldn't like that...I'll change his mind one day. Though now , even with the suffocating life I'm in , I'm quite glad however that I was able to feel this excited for something.
Two days being a delegates guide huh...It made me smile brightly and stretched my arms. Well I better live up to my sister's challenge loosing to something as simple as this would be very annoying after all
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The next day I went to my aide , Felon , and request to change my schedules and adding four hours for me to go to the state library from today and tomorrow.
As that was happening, I secretly headed out to the bustling streets of the capital to look for some information about some certain land marks and traditions from the capital folks.
As I carefully snuck out wearing some big but worn-out shirt and fit black trousers and a straw hat hiding my hair.
It's definitely shabby but I won't be recognized.Wow I'm really going to explore the capital on my own... "What a fine day , ain't this a treat" I said with a smile with a certain ice prince and his aide nodding
...
Wait huh?!
"Where the heck did you come from?!" I asked as I jolted
"Oh I don't know maybe I drooped from the sky but with that ugly hat of yours you probably didn't noticed" he sarcastically answered as he walked ahead of me
I rolled my eyes "Funny you prick, glad you're still alive from that fall"I sarcastically responded back
The nerve of this prick to roll back his eyes at me!!
"Ughh please your highnesses, quit it" Hugo sighed as he called for a shabby carriage filled with hay
"Anyways why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be looking for clues and trace information with that Gracier man?" I asked as the carriage stopped at a nearby tree where we are
"I am looking into it but some of the papers I needed are in the library in the capital" he answered cheaply as he went ahead to get on the carriage
"I see well I'm going to the capital as well can I come with you?" I asked the duo,
I think Hugo was about to say yes when that prickly prince stopped him and looked at me as he held his chin and closed his eyes like he's in deep thought which made me mentally groan but then he opened his other eye and then smirked
"Hmmmm... oh alright. I don't want to feel guilty for rejecting the lovely prince of this empire to come with me to the capital that I am a guest of. That would be immensely rude" he answered teasingly as he lean back on the hay
This caused me to glare at him but sighed as I quietly came with him as I hoped on this carriage.
He's such a prick I swear, and to let said prick to pick on me is even more irritating. I'll remember this you prickly prince.
As we set off we stared at the beautiful view of the blue sea as we crossed the trade road of Dart where it is connected to one of the palace's path ways and one of the central trade routes of high quality goods.
"But you know his highness is right, it's such a nice day, don't you agree" Hugo commented as he was happily looking at the view of the sea and the port.
The prickly ice prince and I looked at each other then gave him a warm nod. May this day indeed remain a good one till we get home.<============================================================>
{ JOIE }
I screwed up!!
Big time!!!
There is no way in hell those three would believe I knew those things in great detail by reading a book in my dreams no less!
What the heck was I thinking!
I groaned as I stuff my face on this surprisingly soft pillow.
As the beautiful day within this manor with no one insight...granted its like five o-clock in the morning.
Great, I can do some walking since my leg hasn't healed yet and according to David, walking is fine.
I sneaked to my bathroom and washed myself again, since some of my maids might still be asleep at this time, and practiced my mana control by letting mana flow freely from the air to my body like breathing, which causes the beautiful tub to glow, all the while it makes the fatigue and stress from my busted leg ease up and heal nicely and a bit quickly than normal.
It honestly isn't as painful and as red as before but since the puncture was deep the cut isn't completely closed up yet
After doing that while bathing I took my robe and checked if anyone is outside and went to my room to dry up and change into a pastel green sundress partnered with a pretty cream bow and a pair of low heeled sandals since the dress is long enough to hide my feet.
I brushed my hair I patted my dress, took some books by the shelves, and headed out to go walk around the manor.
As I did though I was greeted with some personnel were handling the hedges with care and finesse and a few men who were carrying fire woods to the kitchen.I smiled and bowed to then as I said my thanks and after that I started my walk.
The good thing about waking up early is that I get to see the sunrise best in the garden because the leaves of a certain tree changes to a very beautiful orange and violet color sorta like how the sunset looks like.On my way though, I noticed something poking out a bush.
I went closer and saw a boot. I sighed and put my books by a tree nearby. Who would leave this laying around?
When I went to pick it up however it wasn't just a boot... someone's leg is still in it!<
I dropped the leg immediately and frantically cleared the bush and there I saw big boy, maybe in his early teens, wearing an all black pants and long sleeved shirt and dark but dusty gloves, with dark red hair , wounds and cuts covering his pale skin.
As I looked a little more, I noticed him shakily holding his stomach and there I saw a deep wound and beside him was a bloodied piece of an arrow head.
Oh my god!
What the hell happened to this guy?!
What the hell should I do?!
I clutched my chest and breathed in and out to calm my trembling body. Okay let's remain calm.
He's still alive!
I may treat this guy since I've been reading a few healing spells lately but I don't know if I SHOULD!!
He might be an assassin or some weirdo that could harm me or reveal my location...but I can't let him die here cause I don't like seeing someone die when I can save him...shit I know I'll regret this later....argghhh!!
I hate how merciful I am to kids.
Then again this could be a great opportunity to use some of the spells I've gathered from reading all the books in regards to light attributes...though I may need to be cautious If I do help him...I might over load his body with mana which could kill him!!
Hmmm okay lets risk this.
I'll just interrogate the hell with him when he wakes up... though I'm not sure if that works like how I think it would since the mana flow system is the same as the element that would help in regulating circulation.
Argh!
I don't even have my wand yet so I hope I can redirect my mana to a proper magis spell .
I sighed and quickly went to the fountain a few meters from where I am so I could start with the healing spell. When I got there I noticed a small a empty pot nearby , which was probably left by the gardeners.
Wow that was convenient... anyways, I grabbed two empty pots and used it to scoop some water and headed back to the guy.
I put both pots beside him and gently released my mana from my body.
I deeply took my deep breath and moved gently creating a circular arm motion and focused for a spell.
As I did, I noticed that the water from one of the pots started to glow then I immediately felt a strong heavy force but it made me relaxed at the same time as if I'm steadily floating along the flow of water... so this is how it feel to use water with magis successfully.
Amazing...
Now...please--don't explode like last time...Please...
I breathed slowly and focused my gaze on one of the pots"Helios...reflectas: Mimicry" I casted as my arms felt cool as it was being covered by sky blue marks that looks like those Japanese ocean waves
Wow!!
Yes!
It worked Damn it!
These look so cool!!
Okay, now with this, I can use water magic for a short amount of time... however I'm not sure I can handle magic like this yet.
No!
Let's not get discouraged over that and try! There's someone's life that's on the line!
I took another breath and concentrated my movements with what I imagine water moves...strong but calm pushes and pulls so I did that with my arms while gently swaying to it's rhythm.
Water...water...magis ... hydros ... flow
"Blood...flow"
I muttered as the glowing water lifted itself from the pot and onto the injured boy which in turn helped me gain access to his body through blood I did the push and pull action for a minute and sure enough there was a poison and from the looks of it the poison is surprisingly potent, enough to melt a person's internal organs...how the hell is this guy alive?!
Anyways, from what I see I can still stop the spread... It's a good thing he's unconscious because he'd probably pass out from how horrid it would feel and maybe taste once I pull the poison out of him.
I took a deep breath and carefully released more mana to the water to coat the poison out and waved my hand then gently tugged the poison out of his body then a black like goo substance came out from all the possible holes from his body.
The smell and feel of the poison is so horrid I nearly gag and my vision started blurring but I held it in as I finally got the poison out of him. I slowly guide the vile goo to the small pot.
After that I dug a bit and cupped the dirt I managed to gather and put it in the pot covering the stinky goo.
Phew that's a close one.
I went back to check on the guy and his complexion seemed finer now but why is his face all disgusted looking?
Anyways, I sighed and decided to drag him to the nearest shade so I could treat his wound.
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