CHAPTER 8
AUTHOR COLLINS COLLEX
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The lord of the Arclight family, Darius, used the opportunity to engage in private conversations with various individuals, including the princes and other powerful figures.
As the banquet drew to a close, Cara sat alone in a quiet corner, cradling little Aldwin. Sezo, noticing her solitude, approached her. This was his chance, perhaps his last, to speak to the woman he had once loved.
Walking up to her, he offered a polite greeting, "Good evening, my lady." Cara turned, her eyes meeting his. She handed little Aldwin to a nearby midwife before turning her attention back to Sezo.
Turning to the voice, I saw Sezo standing nearby. He offered a polite smile, and I gestured for him to sit. As the midwife took Aldwin to his room, I turned back to Sezo. "Prince Sezo," I greeted, "it's been a long time.""We could have been together," I thought, a pang of sadness washing over me. "But fate, and an ancient agreement between our families, had other plans." The Arclight family, renowned for producing powerful male heirs, had a pact with the royal family to prevent intermarriage, a decision made centuries ago to maintain the balance of power.
That boy will always inherit the physical traits and lightning powers of our family. This genetic legacy, coupled with an ancient agreement between the royal family and the Arclight family, has prevented intermarriage between the two lineages for generations.
My father often spoke of the immense power and influence of the Arclight family. He explained that our family's legacy of heroism and sacrifice had earned us the admiration and respect of the people. However, our ancestors had wisely chosen to maintain a balance of power, refusing to succumb to the temptation of absolute rule.
Sezo and I continued to chat, reminiscing about old times. However, our moment of peace was interrupted by a boisterous voice. "Brother, seems like you're having a good time with your ex-bitch," someone shouted.
Recognizing the voice, I turned to see Sezo's elder brother, Sails, approaching us. Drunk and belligerent, he kicked Sezo, his eyes filled with malice.
Sezo was taken aback by Sails's sudden aggression. Before he could react, his mage knights had drawn their weapons, ready to defend him. Sails's soldiers, equally prepared, responded in kind, creating a tense standoff. Nobody has expected that Sails will attack Sezo his brother.
Rising to his feet, Sezo confronted his brother Sails, "If you really want to fight, let's do it properly, outside," he challenged. His words seemed to ignite a fury within Sails, As he launched a magical attack, his eyes filled with rage.
I was caught off guard as my brother Sails, unleashed a powerful magic attack towards me. His words echoing through the hall. Time seemed to slow down as everyone present was stunned by his sudden aggression.
As Sails unleashed a powerful magic attack, all eyes were on us. The sudden escalation of the situation had shocked everyone present. Time seemed to slow down as the tension in the room reached its peak.
Chanting an incantation, Sails summoned three metallic swords from thin air as he whispers,
{ Power of earth and metal combine and attack}
{Metallic swords }
The swords, imbued with the power of earth and metal, pierced my leg, sending me flying backward.
With a concentrated effort, Sails channeled his earth and metal magic. A surge of power coursed through him as he willed the elements to his command. Three metallic swords, forged from the very earth, materialized and hurtled towards Sezo. The sharp blades pierced the air, their trajectory unyielding. Sezo was struck, the force of the impact sending him flying several meters.
The sudden attack shocked everyone present. No one had anticipated Sails's violent outburst. As the dust settled, Cara, moved by the attack on Sezo, began to chant in an ancient tongue, her voice echoing through the hall.
{ Fulmen caeleste}
A strong lightning bolt, a torrent of energy, surged forward, its trajectory unrelenting. It causing a deafening explosion that shook the entire hall.
Sails, recognizing the danger, quickly reacted. He channeled earth and metal magic, erecting a powerful barrier infused with mana energy to shield himself from the incoming lightning bolt.
The lightning bolt struck the barrier, a deafening explosion echoing through the hall. Despite the immense power of the attack, Sails's elemental shield held strong, protecting him from harm. Everyone present was stunned by the sheer force of the attack and the resilience of the shield.
With a swift motion, Sails slashed his sword at the earthen wall, imbuing it with powerful magic. The wall, now imbued with life, lunged forward, aiming to strike Cara. As Sezo lay injured, his knights stood by, stunned by the sudden turn of events. Just as the wall was about to make contact, a figure appeared, standing between Cara and the oncoming threat.