CHAPTER 11
AUTHOR COLLINS COLLEX
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The leaders of the Grazing Glade mobilized their armies and resources, preparing for the invasion of the Iron Peaks Kingdom. Their forces, a formidable combination of skilled warriors and powerful mages, marched towards the border, ready to wage war, With the help of a treacherous member of the Nomad family, the Grazing Glade had managed to establish a foothold within the Iron Peaks Kingdom. This Nomad family, driven by greed and ambition, had betrayed the royal family, opening the gates to invasion. The Grazing Glade, seizing the opportunity, poured its forces into the Nomad city.
With the Iron Peaks Kingdom weakened by the ailing king and the internal strife between the two princes, the leaders of the Grazing Glade saw their chance. They launched a full-scale invasion, their armies sweeping across the border. The Arclight family, the kingdom's last line of defense, was at their weakest moment with only two lightning wielders.
The day of reckoning had arrived. Led by a powerful young woman, the daughter of an SS-rank mage, the armies of the Grazing Glade marched across the valley, their destination: the city of Nomads. With unwavering determination and a thirst for victory, they were ready to claim their destiny.
EMBER'S KEEPS.....
Six years had passed since the tragic loss of Aceso and the birth of Kai Storm Arclight. The weight of time had softened the sharp edges of grief, but the memory of his beloved wife remained etched in Darius's heart.
The kingdom had enjoyed a period of relative peace, but a new threat had emerged: a surge in bandit activity in the northern and eastern regions. While these incidents were concerning, Darius believed that the Great Families and the royal family would handle the situation. Meanwhile, the health of King Meli continued to deteriorate, casting a shadow over the kingdom.
The two princes, while not openly hostile, had engaged in several skirmishes within the capital, resulting in casualties. However, Darius's primary concern was the protection of his son, Kai. He was determined to keep the boy's extraordinary abilities hidden from the world, aware that such power could attract unwanted attention
Over the years, Kai has blossomed into a remarkable young mage. At just six years old, he has already achieved the rank of E-rank, a testament to his extraordinary talent. His signature white hair and newly acquired piercing sliver eyes add to his enigmatic aura..
When Kai turned three, we discovered he wasn't just a dual elemental, but could control all four elements. Not only that, he could learn other sub-element, we don't know his limit for now. By observing the villagers from hiding, he learned their common elemental techniques.
He also possessed our family's lightning power, though his lightning
manipulation Skill were still at the beginning stage.
While three-elemental mages were unheard of, this generation was truly extraordinary. I call it the generation of war.
The kingdom was abuzz with news of great families producing direct descendants who wielded three elements. Even Prince Sails' son had been born with this extraordinary ability, making it the talk of the realm.Watching Kai play with a five-year-old boy, I couldn't help but admire the child's striking appearance. He had inherited my family's white hair, though his eyes were a warm brown. The boy, Sezo and Cara's son, already wielded three elements: lightning, earth, and metal.
Three months after the banquet, I discovered that Cara was pregnant. I was furious that she had become pregnant outside of marriage. What angered me even more was the knowledge that Sezo was the father. Initially, I was consumed by rage and contemplated killing Sezo. However, I eventually decided against it and resolved to kill the child after its birth.
As the pregnancy remained a secret until the birth of her child. Witnessing the lightning flickers dancing across the infant's body and hearing Cara's desperate pleas for the child's life, I hesitated. I couldn't bring myself to kill my own nephew, especially considering the family's dire need for lightning wielders.
I instructed Cara to keep the child's existence a secret from everyone, including Sezo. With the help of Frey and his royal guards, we spread a rumor that my mistress had given birth to the boy. We named him Kael.