Chapter 22 - exile

I awoke the next morning with a heavy heart, the previous day's events weighing on my mind like a leaden cloak. The reality of my impending banishment felt like a cruel twist of fate, an unjust punishment for actions because my father was afraid of my magic ability.

As I stood before the council, a sense of dread washed over me like a dark tide. The murmurs of the council members echoed through the chamber, their voices low and ominous. I knew my fate hung in the balance, yet I couldn't meet their gaze.

The head councilor, a stern elder with a gaze as cold as ice, stepped forward to address me. His words were measured, but I could sense the weight of their meaning. "Prince Vlad," he began, his voice echoing off the stone walls, "it is with great regret that we must take action against you."

My heart sank like a stone in my chest. I had feared this moment, dreaded it with every fiber of my being, yet now that it was upon me, I felt utterly helpless. "What do you mean?" I managed to choke out, my voice barely above a whisper.

The councilor's gaze bore into me, piercing through the depths of my soul. "Your use of magic has become a danger to our kingdom," he explained, his tone grave. "We cannot allow such unchecked power to remain within our borders."

I felt the ground beneath me shift like I was standing on the edge of a precipice with nothing but darkness below. "But I have done nothing wrong," I protested, desperation creeping into my voice. "I have only ever sought to protect our people, to use my gifts for good."

The councilor shook his head, his expression unyielding. "Your intentions may have been noble, but the consequences of your actions speak for themselves," he said. "We cannot risk our kingdom's safety for the sake of one individual, no matter their royal lineage."

A chill ran down my spine as the gravity of his words sank in. Banishment. The thought filled me with a profound sense of emptiness like a part of me was being torn away. "Please," I begged, my voice trembling with desperation. "There must be another way."

But the councilor's expression remained unchanged, his resolve unyielding. "I'm sorry, Prince Vlad," he said, his voice heavy with regret. "But the decision has been made. You are to be banished from our kingdom, your mana severed as a precautionary measure."

The words struck me like a physical blow, leaving me in disbelief. Banished. Stripped of my magic, the very essence of who I was. It was a fate worse than death, a fate I had never imagined could befall me.

As the reality of my situation sank in, a wave of despair washed over me. I had always prided myself on my ability to control my magic and use it for our kingdom's good. And yet now, it was being taken away from me, ripped from my grasp like a thief at night.

Tears stung my eyes as I struggled to understand what was happening. How could this be happening to me? I was a prince, heir to the throne, destined to rule our kingdom one day. And yet now, I was cast out like a common criminal, condemned to wander the lands as a mere shadow of my former self.

But even as despair threatened to consume me, a spark of defiance ignited within my heart. I refused to go quietly into the night, to accept my fate without a fight. If they wanted to banish me, to strip me of my magic, then so be it. But I would not let them break me, not without a struggle.

With a steely resolve, I lifted my chin and met the councilor's gaze head-on. "Very well," I said, my voice steady despite my turmoil. "If banishment is the price I must pay for using my magic to protect our kingdom, then so be it. But know this: I will not rest until I have proven my innocence, cleared my name, and reclaimed my rightful place as prince."

With those words, I turned on my heel and strode from the chamber, leaving behind the only home I had ever known. The road ahead would be long and treacherous, filled with challenges and obstacles beyond imagining. But I would face them head-on, with courage and determination, for I was Prince Vlad, and no one would take that away from me without a fight.

As I trudged through the forest, the weight of my banishment pressing down on me like a physical burden, I couldn't help but feel a sense of bitter irony. Once, these woods had been my playground, a place of wonder and adventure where I had spent countless hours exploring and dreaming of the future. Now, they were my prison, a vast wilderness stretching out before me with no end.

But despite the desolation of my surroundings, I refused to give in to despair. I had always been a survivor and a fighter, and I would not let this setback defeat me. With each step I took, I felt a renewed sense of determination coursing through my veins, driving me forward even in the face of adversity.

As the first light of dawn painted the sky in hues of pink and gold, I found myself on the outskirts of the kingdom, my banishment still fresh and raw in my mind. The world around me seemed strangely unfamiliar, as if I were seeing it through new eyes, tainted by the knowledge of my exile.

I had spent the night in a secluded grove, the rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds providing a soothing backdrop to my troubled thoughts. But now, as the day began anew, I knew I had to face the reality of my situation and forge a path forward, despite the uncertainty that lay ahead.

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