Era of Cyprus,Reign of King Sigmund Oswald Cyprus,ANO 1820
A sunny weather,a peaceful day in the nation of Guvalon.Rossridge academy,the top prestigious of Guvalon nation,located in a small town known as Smishsto which was blooming with many festivities.After all,it was winter.The best festive season for both the small city and the academy.The roads of Smishsto was filled with many students of Rossridge academy.Most students attending the academy were either of noble birth or part royalty.Students of common status are very rare to see.
This year's winter festival of Smishto could be said to be the most overcrowded one.It's neighbor,Rossridge academy's traditional 'scholar of 7 nations' awards event was also celebrated in the same day by a rare coincidence.'Scholar of 7 nations' was a title only given to young yet brilliant students of Rossridge academy,it didnt matter whether they were royalty,nobility or commoner.Each year,the academy would select brilliant students who deserved to be awarded 'Scholar of 7 nations'.They would pick a student presenting their acadamic year between 1st to 4th.However,this year was different as the academy housed some well known and talented students of famous royal branch and nobility houses.Those students are 4th year star student Dios Alfredo Norean,heir to House Norean,an old era blooded nobility house,3rd year star student Lyniel Ascaro Vermill , 2nd son of House Vermill , also the same as House Norean and atlas the 2nd year star student Liam Nikolai Alias,heir to House Alias,a royal branch house of the ruling House Cyprus and 1st born grandson of King Sigmund.
Today was quite an exciting day for the students of Rossridge academy,they have just finished their finals and since there will be an awarding event,the students were allowed to wear whatever elegant clothes they wanted.The small town of Smishto became buzzing due to students visiting to buy their needed accessories and to have fun.The 1st year boys having a snowfight in the town square,the 2nd year girls gossiping and drinking tea in the town's most famous restaurant,the 3rd year boys having a brawl with 2nd year boys and the 4th years going into a clothing store.
The town was quite lively with joy of youth.
And there was a young man,around 16 years of age,sitting alone in a restaurant while reading a book about 'wars of Sigmund'.The boy had a medium length dark brown hair,his hazelgreen eyes were focused on the book,not noticing the 2nd year girls whispering words of admiration of him into each other's ears.Suddenly a pair of hands tapped the boy's shoulder from behind,startling him to a point he had to turn around in a panicked expression.
" Woah there! Was I too sneaky to a point I have made the 'royal grandson' of Sigmund's startled? "
A voice mixed with deep and jesterous tone came out,the pair of hands belonged to the 3rd year star student Lyniel.
" Senior Lyniel..please don't call me that...I am just a grandson..not 'royal'.."
The boy who Lyniel had startled,the boy who was reading the book was the son of Duke Nicodemus Denver Alias,Liam Nikolai Alias.He responded to Lyniel in a bit of annoyed tone.
Liam is indeed the grandson of King Sigmund but he was not selected as the 'royal grandson' due to him being son of Duchess Lylah Alias,daughter of King Sigmund and former grand royal princess.The title 'royal grandson' was given to his cousin Aegon Mormiel Cyprus,who was a month younger than him.But due to chaos Liam's uncle the deceased crown prince,Francisco Amos Cyprus had caused,Aegon was deposed of the title and sent away to Morros nation,to his maternal grandfather's nation.Since only Liam was left as Sigmund's direct grandson,without a doubt the title should go to him but Sigmund refused to give it to Liam just because he didn't really like his son in-law,Duke Alias.
" Well,relax...I'm just messing with ya little 2nd year.. also I've came here to talk about the brawl between 2nd year foreign lordling Leomira and 3rd year lordling Odel...these two been going all out now.. "
Lyniel pointed at the two students fighting alongside their gang in the towns square,these two students stand out more the others as they were going all out.
" Again?? "
Liam sighed and closed his book.He stood beside Lyniel.
" If senior Dios finds out...their dead.. "
Lyniel chuckled and responded.
" Now come on,we're not star students for nothing! let's go stop them! "
" W-Wait- "
Just as soon as he finished speaking,Lyniel pulled Liam to run before he could finish speaking.They ran to the brawl in the towns square.
" I forgot to say this but...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Little one... "
While running together to the towns square,Lyniel wished happy birthday to Liam as today also happened to his 16th birthday.
" Thank you! But I never thought my birthday gift would be settling a brawl down,senior Ascaro! "
Liam chuckled as he and Lyniel ran together to the town square.It was indeed a moment of youth for Liam.
| On the other hand,a carriage carrying three people are headed to Smishsto |
" Demus..my love..you think Liam would like this sweater I crocheted? "
The voice belonged to a lady wearing a dark blue fur coat.She was preparing a neat dark navy sweater while sitting beside an androgynous man.
"My dove...how many times do I have to say that it is perfect...even our little Rhia agrees with me.."
The man replied to back the lady who seemed to be his wife,in front of them sat a little girl dressed in dark greenish fur coat.She giggled as her uncle mentioned about her aunt not believing their words in a jestering tone.
The three riding the carriage to Smishsto was Duke Nicodemus Alias,his wife,Duchess Lylah Alias and their niece,Lady Rhiannon Cirus,who was 10 years of age.The Alias couple wanted to surprise their only son Liam so they did not inform their arrival to him.Little lady Rhiannon tagged along after asking her father,Lord Favain's permission.
On the way,Rhiannon looked outside through the window and noticed one of the guards acting a bit strange.The guard riding along the carriage was strangely close to the carriage's back and was clearly doing something.Rhiannon peeked closer to get a better view yet there was no luck to find out what that guard was doing.
Suddenly,a voice called her,it was her uncle.
"Rhia...did you brought the teddy bear you wanted to give to Liam?..uncle was quite shocked when you begged you father to let you go with us just because you want to give Liam a teddy bear.. "
Nicodemus asked his niece.He knew his son was Rhiannon's favourite cousin as Liam would always play alongside Rhiannon whenever he came back to the capital.
"U-Uhm...yes! I bought it...together with me!"
Rhiannon answered in a nervous tone.After all she was just a 10 year old girl who admired her favourite cousin Liam.
" Oh come on,Demus...Rhia would also want to see our son as much as we want to see him...after all,Liam is your favourite cousin right? "
Lylah interfered the conversation to make her niece less nervous.She knew Rhiannon admired her son.
" Y-Yes...auntie...after all I..I also haven't seen brother Liam.. "
Rhiannon shyly looked down as she held the teddy bear in her hands.She didn't know what Liam would think of this gift.A day before,she heard from one of the maids that young men around years of 16 to 20 does not love stuffed toys.It made her very nervous.
The carriage to Smishsto took a while and Rhiannon forgot about the suspicious guard.Little did she know,the guard placed an explosive behind the carriage.
|On the side of Smishsto town's square |
It took a while for Liam and Lyniel to settle the brawl down.They both got a bit of scolding from headmaster Tiels and their senior Dios because they failed to control their respective student groups.
Hadeon Calder,another student and a follower of Dios was seen swearing at lordling Leomira and lordling Odel,who seemed to be his juniors trained by him.
Liam chuckled at the sight.
" Ah,Alias I need you to be ready for the awarding event... It's near gate B. "
A deep stern voice made Liam stop chuckling.The voice belonged to a 18 years old triple 'Scholar of 7 nations' star student Dios Norean,Liam's eldest senior and most respected student.
" Yes,senior Norean I've got it..."
Liam replied and nodded his head and headed right away to gate B.
" Ai...Senior Dios,how about me?..aren't I included too,you forgot me "
Lyniel,who was standing beside Dios chimed in with a silly tone.
" ...you are,but I don't think you got the title,Lyni. "
Dios sighed and walked away from Lyniel.
Liam on the other hand,arrived to gate B and saw a big crowd near the stage.
" Liam! Over here come on star student! "
" Yo..isn't this our class president? "
The voices of joy and cheer were heard from his classmates as Liam arrived.
"You just arrived in time,senior Liam!"
A young junior of Liam's quickly dragged Liam near the stage as he spoke.
" Oh come on,chill down little Oakwell,it's not like the awarding ceremony would run away.. "
The young boy giggled after hearing those words from Liam.He gave Liam a traditional robe embroidered with white lines.
Liam took the robe and wore it in the backstage.While wearing,he saw senior Dios Norean arriving with his two younger brothers.
Liam gazed at Dios from afar and admire Dios's intelligence.Senior Dios's house was not royalty yet he proceeded to score 'Scholar of 7 nations' title continuously starting from his 1st year to 3rd year in the academy.And now,he achieved the title again,making him a quadruple scorer of 'Scholar of 7 nations'.Dios's traditional robe attire was different from others.
He wore a dark red robe embroidered with black lines.He was famous for being a cold hearted handsome scholar,he was wise with his words despite his age.The dark red robe made Dios stand out among the other scorers of 'Scholar of 7 nations' , including Liam himself.Dios's long dirtyblonde hair,light green eyes and calm demeanor made him look like a royalty.
Liam maybe a royalty in the palace,but in the academy,Dios Norean is THE royalty.
"Senior! Their calling us... Senior!"
Suddenly little Tuben's voice snapped Liam back into reality.He quickly prepared himself and went alongside little lordling Tuben to the stage.
" Students...Today I,Morko Alexei Tiels welcome you all here for the awarding event. "
An announcement made by Headmaster Tiels as soon as he saw Liam and little lordling Tuben coming up on stage.
" As you've all known...our academy selects 'Scholar of 7 nations' representing each of their academic year...so let's welcome this year's scholars! "
As soon as Headmaster Tiels finished speaking,the crowd of students beneath the stage roared with cheer and applause.
" First off,we have our four times 'Scholar of 7 nations' scorer Dios! Of House Norean! "
The students applauded as the headmaster awarded Dios with a traditional golden necklace with a green sapphire on it.Dios also had many badges pinned on his robe,showing off all his past achievements.Some students also chanted the name 'Norean' as a manner of respect for Dios.
" And sadly,we do not have any 3rd year scholar...but let's welcome our 2nd year scholar Liam of...House Alias! The royal house! "
Everyone beneath the stage applauded and peers of Liam yelled out Liam's name in cheerful manner.
The headmaster awarded Liam's with a silver pin forged with a rare gemstone.The pin had a curving of a young scholar holding a book.
The awarding event finished after the awarding of 1st year scholar little lordling Tuben.
After that,a small party was held.Everyone was having fun,parents were discussing about politics,4th years being introduced with some officials from the court,3rd years drinking wine and trying to court the 2nd year maidens,2nd years and 1st years joyfully dancing.It was quite cheerful.The awarded students were talking to each other and discussing about their future.
Liam's excused himself from the crowd and went to grab a drink,it was an outdoor party so he could view the scenery beside the party.Suddenly Liam heard horses cantering and turned to face the noise.
A carriage was indeed coming,Liam's face of boredom suddenly bloomed a cheerful smile,his hazel green eyes radiating from joy.The carriage was indeed from House Alias.
" Look who's finally happy now that his papa is here! "
Seeing Liam smiling,Lyniel yelled out in a jestering tone.Lyniel was quite a funny,classclown type of senior.Liam chuckled and ran near the entrance of gate B.
On the carriage,Duke Nicodemus opened the door from afar and waved his hand as a greeting.Seeing his only son waving back made Nicodemus happy and he yelled out
" Good job for getting the award son! That's my boy! "
Unfortunately Liam's didn't hear it due to the distance.
" Demus,dear! You'll fall down,our son won't run away!...even me and Rhia are patient.. "
Lylah asked her impatient husband to close the door and sit down as she feared he would fall.Their niece,Rhiannon giggled seeing the sight.She too was excited to see her cousin Liam.
" Oh come on,Lylah! I am just a proud father of a boy who scored the best!... "
Nicodemus chuckled and as soon as he was about to close the door,he noticed something odd.The two guards following them were not here no more.
An odd yet familiar smell of gunpowder suddenly rushed into Nicodemus's sense of smell.Nicodemus quickly realized the carriage had been attached with some kind of explosive and it would soon explode.He tried to find the source of the smell but to no avail.
" Demus? What's wrong...? "
Lylah asked after seeing her husband turning his head left and right.Rhiannon also looked her uncle with a curious gaze.
As the carriage was approaching the gate,Nicodemus turned to look at Liam's running towards them and gestured his hand to stop Liam.Liam's didn't really understand but obeyed.
" Lylah,Rhia we don't have time we have to jump off from the carriage!.. "
Nicodemus then turned to look at Lylah and Rhiannon in a panicked expression.He quickly picked up his sword placed on his seat.
" But dear- what do you- "
" NOW! "
Lylah's question was interrupted by a panicked Nicodemus.
Lylah soon realized something was wrong due to her husband's reaction.She turned to look at Rhiannon with a serious expression.
" Demus... "
" Lylah don't worry,I'll land in first and catch you two..just quickly now! "
Nicodemus then jumped from the carriage before it could arrive to the gate,he prepared a stance to catch the girls.Liam,looking from afar was quite shocked.He ran to reach his father and family.
" Rhia...you go first, auntie will follow suit "
Rhiannon nodded and listened to Lylah's words.Though she was hesitated to jump at first,the encouragement of the adults made her finally jumped.Nicodemus catched Rhiannon safely in his arms and putted her down.
Lylah who was about to follow suit,suddenly realized she forgot the sweater that she would give to Liam.She looked at Nicodemus reaching his hand and turned back to grab the sweater.
Unfortunately the time was ticking and the carriage exploded,flames quickly caught on.Nicodemus,knowing his wife is still in there,turned to look at Liam,running towards them and yelling.He gave his son a smile and then ran to jump onto the slowly moving carriage with flames.
Liam finally reached the site,tears falling from his eyes and he turned to look at the carriage and to his cousin Rhiannon crying.He knelt down as he watched the flames engulf the whole carriage.
People nearby and students from the academy also rushed there to put the fire out.As the flames were burning,Liam who was kneeling down in shock only managed to stutter a few words.
" M-Mother..F-Father.. "
" Aunt,Uncle!!... "
Liam quickly realized his cousin Rhiannon is beside him as he heard cries.He quickly rushed near her and covered her eyes.
" D-Don't look...I...I..won't look either.. "
The real reason why Liam did that was because he could see the flesh of his parents slowly burning as the flames engulfed them.
" QUICK BRING THE WATER NOW!.. "
" DUKE ALIAS IS IN FIRE BRING THE WATER FASTER! "
The students and people nearby tried to put the fire out but it was no avail.
A man wearing dark fur cape and a dark green court attire smiled as he saw the smoke.
How will Liam survive?
He has became an orphan.
House Alias,known as House of Lions..
Only has a cub as it's head now.
Who was the murder of his parents?
- To be continued