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Chapter 36: Cassian's Deadly Weapon
For the first time in years, no Astra banners flew above Meadow square.The wooden poles where they had once hung stood empty, blackened by the fires from the night before. Burnt wagons still smoked near the lower district and several buildings had collapsed into heaps of charred timber, yet no one complained.Children laughed as they chased one another between the ruins.Families who had thought they would never see each other again embraced in the middle of the streets. Mothers held their sons so tightly the boys struggled to breathe, while fathers wiped tears from their faces before anyone noticed.Kael sat beneath an old oak tree with a wooden cup in his hands, watching everything unfold.He had never seen Meadow like this.The people who usually kept their heads lowered now walked with their backs straight. The fear that had lived in their eyes had not disappeared completely, but something stronger had taken its place.Hope.A small smile found its way onto Kael's face.Perhaps
Chapter 35: The Hunt
The laughter around the tea house faded as the members of the Five Pillars departed one after another.The servants quietly cleared away untouched cups of tea and half-finished meals while musicians in the corner resumed their soft melodies as though nothing important had happened.It was getting a bit late into the day and Eldric found himself still seated back at the pavilion with his tea. He kept his eyes fixed on the empty teacup before him, exhaling a couple times as though he had just dodged death. Vaelorin had left, Seraphine had disappeared with her boy toy which she swore was no more than a servant of hers which Eldric knew was a horrible lie. Malthor had wandered off with two attendants hanging on his arms and Cassian had walked away without another word.Good. Very good.They had not mentioned Meadow.Perhaps the letter from his handler had not reached them after all. Perhaps the survivors had exaggerated. Perhaps…."You seem relieved."Eldric nearly threw his cup into
Chapter 34: The Five Pillars; Eldric
The letter arrived just before sunrise.Eldric wished it hadn't.The short council mage sat behind a mountain of paperwork in his estate overlooking the eastern districts of Astra. His office was large, decorated with expensive paintings and shelves filled with rare artifacts, but at the moment all he could focus on was the trembling messenger standing before him.The man looked as though he wanted to be anywhere else.That alone worried Eldric."No greeting?" Eldric asked suspiciously. "No meaningless compliments about my wisdom? That's usually how bad news starts."The messenger swallowed. "My lord..."Eldric snatched the sealed parchment from his hand.The moment he saw the broken seal, his stomach dropped.The symbol burned into the wax was unmistakable.:A sword piercing an eye.His eyes widened as his gaze glanced back to the messenger. “Wh…what is this?” Even the messenger couldn't tell. “I received this from Mage Cassian Vey's handler, my lord. He is badly injured too and ha
Chapter 33: The Day Meadow Fought Back
Night settled slowly over Meadow. The village looked peaceful from afar like it wasn't dealing with ruthless guards who only come to the village to take and take from them. Kael pulled his hood lower as he slipped through the narrow streets beside Lyra. The folded stack of parchment beneath his arm felt heavier than any sword Liam had ever forced him to carryThat was their golden plan; to stir the villagers up and have them fight for themselves. “Are you certain this will work?” he whispered.Lyra did not slow her pace. “No.”“That inspires confidence.”Lyra rolled her eyes; this is foolishness. None of the villagers were a match for the guards and somehow, Liam thinks it's a fantastic idea to have them fight their oppressors without training. No, this is foolishness at its peck. Lyra stopped near the back door of a baker’s home. Light glowed faintly beneath the cracks of the shutters while quiet voices drifted from inside.Lyra slid one folded parchment beneath the door.Then sh
Chapter 32: Habouring Assasins
“When are you two going to tell me you are the men who saved the captured commoners two nights ago?” Liam said suddenly. Kael, who sat at the low wooden table with a half-eaten piece of bread in his hand , paused mid bite as he glanced at the old man. Lyra's hands paused as she was about to take a sip of her water. The duo exchanged looks before turning their attention back to Liam who is busy munching away on his potatoes. It was breakfast and the old man clearly had plans of ruining it for them.“The butcher said you moved through the night like assassins and helped them out without asking a dime.” He adds without looking up from his meal. Lyra slowly lowered her cup. “Master Liam..” Liam finally glanced up, pointing the spoon directly at them.“And the old ferryman claims the two masked fools climbed across his roof while guards chased shadows through the lower district.”“That's a lie!” Kael snapped. Lyra pinched him hard under the table, making him wince painfully. “I mean.
Chapter 31: When Suffering Becomes Peace
Morning arrived far too quickly. He didn't even get to sleep for no longer than a few minutes before Liam came banging on his door before sending he and Lyra off to the market once again. Kael carried two sacks of potatoes down the crowded Meadow market while trying not to collapse from exhaustion. Beside him, Lyra walked silently with fresh bread tucked beneath one arm.“Heaven, I can barely keep my eyes open!” He muttered. Lyra glanced at him briefly. “You wanted to save the village. This is what heroes endure.” A scream erupted near the southern square before he could respond. Several Astra guards dragged a young boy through the crowd while his mother clung desperately to his arm.“Please!” she sobbed. “Please, he is only four and ten years old.”One guard struck her hard enough to throw her into the dirt. Nearby, another group seized two frightened girls while merchants pretended not to see.The entire market went silent, n9body interrupted or said a word. Fear was written on
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