2022-12-15 00:04:46The bird returned to Zussorader and stood on his hand. Zussorader looked into the eyes of the bird and saw all that the bird has seen and heard.
Zussorader smiled and said to the bird ''you have done a great job my dear'', then he kissed the bird. Zussorader faced the mercenaries and said to them ''the bird has located where the mind crystal will be because that is where the light army is guarding which means that is where the mind crystal will be. We will be going into Lythridite and finding a way to infiltrate the palace, and in that meantime I want everyone should be on their best behavior. No one should act without any order from me or Philip. Sooner or later we will be facing the light army, don't underestimate them they are more powerful than what you see and can only be killed in the heart. Is that clear?''. ''Yes'' said the mercenaries (in union). LYTHRIDITE King James continued ''then the five crystals were given to each kingdom to protect and Marcelos was put to an eternal sleep. The reason why I told you all of this is because you have come of age to know about all this, and every royal blood in each kingdom knows about this story even the wizards. And again you will be my successor one day'' said King James. ''Thanks for trusting me father'' said Princess Tracy with a smile. ''You are the only daughter and child I have, if I don't believe in you or trust you, my princess, then who should I trust then'' said King James with a smile. ''Thank you, Father. There is something I need to ask you father'' said princess Tracy. ''What that?'' asked King James. ''Who are those guards that are outside, have never seen them before and they look different to the other guards'' said princess Tracy. King James smiled and said '' that is why I love you, you never let anything get past you. They are no guards they are called the Light army''. ''I heard you mentioning them before'' said princess Tracy. ''Yes. They were created by King Hope from a powerful stone which was created by King Hope and the wizards of then, but the stone now lies in a crystal and is called the light crystal. They were once human like us before they volunteer to be made immortal so they can protect the kingdoms against evil forces that may rise against the kingdoms'' said King James. ''How old do you think they are?'' asked princess Tracy. ''I have no idea, but they are very old. Back then, before the reign of King Damon, the light army can only be seen in Axrax because that is where the first king reside, but after Marcelos was defeated and the five crystals were given to the four Kingdoms. King Damon commanded five light army soldiers to each kingdom to guard and protect the crystal from falling into the hands of evil. One more thing, the light army can only be controlled and commanded by the king of Axrax'' said King James. ''Why can the light army only be controlled and commanded by the kings of Axrax, not other kings?'' asked princess Tracy. ''The kings of Axrax are from the bloodline of magic, magic runs in their blood just like their forefather King Hope but other kings don't, that's why we also call them the great king. After the light army was created, King Hope created a ring and link it to the soul of the light army, and whosoever wore the ring will have control over the light army, they will also be linked to the light army and the ring has been passed down through generations. If you were to wear the ring, you must have magic or else you will be enslaved by the ring'' said King James. ''So everything with power has a negative and positive side'' said princess Tracy. ''I guess so. That will be enough for today, let's return" said King James. NIGHT Zussorender and the two royal princes got to Zussorender's house, and they all came down from the wagon. The two royal princes were confused and surprised upon seeing Zussorender's house, a small house. ''How come you live in this kind house, master?'' Noah asked Zussorender as Zussorender was busy packing his things from the wagon. ''Get your things and meet me inside now'' said Zussorender to the two royal princes and made his way in. The two royal princes entered the Zussorender's house with their belongings and saw Zussorender, his wife (Lythia), and a 9-year-old kid (Gabriel) sited at the dining table. ''Show them their room so they can drop their belongings and don't take their belongings from them'' said Zussorender to his wife. ''Drop your things and come back to eat'' said Zussorender to the two royal princes. Lythia stood up and said to the two royal princes ''follow me'', then they followed her. The two royal princes returned to the dining table and met Zussorender and his family waiting for their return so they could all eat. The two royal princes sat down and were served food. As they were all eating, Lythia asked the two prince ''am sorry to ask this, what are your names?''. ''Why sorry, we will gladly tell you our name. we are the princes of Axrax'' said Noah. ''I know you both are the prince of Axrax'' said Lythia. ''Okay. My name is Noah and my brother's name is Ramsay'' said Noah. ''Master sorry to ask this, you are the wizard of Axrax which makes you the greatest wizard of all wizards, but I don't get why you will be living in this place and this small house'' said Noah to Zussorender. Zussorender and Lythia looked at each other, then Zussorender looked at Noah and said to the two royal princes ''First lesson boys, don't ask questions from strangers''. ''But you are not a stranger, you are our master'' said Noah. ''Then don't ask me a question that doesn't relate to your training'' said Zussorender (annoyed). ''there is something I need to ask master'' said Ramsay to Zussorender. ''What's that I hope it relates to your training'' said Zussorender. ''Ever since we arrived in your home, I haven't seen anyone that comes in or out. I thought wizards teach someone with the magical power to become wizards like them, but I haven't seen any apprentice of yours around or do you send them on an errand'' said Ramsay. ''I don't have any apprentice and no more questions'' said Zussorender (now angry). ''But....'' said Noah. Noah was cut short of words as Zussorender cut in ''dinner is over'' said Zussorender to the two royal princes. ''But we are not done eating'' said Noah. Zussorender made the two royal princes' food rotten with his magic and said ''now you are done eating, go to your room''. The two royal princes couldn't say anything but looked at Zussorender like someone crazy. ''Come your highnesses'' said Lythia to the two royal princes. ''This is my home, your title, and power do not exist here, and Lythia you shall address them by their name'' said Zussorender, then the two princes followed Lythia. King of James of Lythridite sent a letter to King Raynold saying that he will like his permission to raise more army and improve the standard of the armies. Zussorader, Philip, and the mercenaries entered Lythridite dressed as merchants, Zussorader changed his staff to just an ordinary stick. They began to live in Lythridite as a merchant who sells drugs and clothing, at the same time getting information about Lythridite's palace. Zussorader also sent the bird to get a clear view of everything and the security of the palace.
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THE SHADOW TRIAL
Ragmus’s facial expression showed pure annoyance as he glared at the beast, now motionless, with the surrounding fire completely dead.Ragmus sat next to Esther, who held his hand while magically healing his wounds. Her injuries had also fully healed.Ramsay, seated beside Esther, couldn’t stop laughing. The others, standing nearby, couldn’t understand why, but Esther ignored him, and Ragmus, furious, didn’t even notice.Ramsay’s laughter grew irritating, prompting Lilia to kick him in the leg as she asked why he was laughing. That finally made him stop, then he asked, “Why wouldn’t I laugh? Don’t you all find it funny?”.The others simply scowled, which only deepened his disbelief. Ramsay continued, “Don’t you see the crystal playing with us?” With me, the crystal was straightforward—maybe out of respect for who I am. But what it did with Esther was the same as what it did with Ragmus. It gave them hope that they could win, that they could become the chosen one—a hope that reached a
TRIAL OF ENDURANCE
As the flames licked higher around Ragmus and the beast, the heat threatened to scorch the edges of his cloak. His grip on the spear tightened, knuckles white, every nerve on edge. The mirror beast crouched slightly, eyes glowing with a predatory focus that reflected Ragmus’s own determination. One misstep—into the fire, or under the claws of the beast—could be fatal.They moved in slow, deliberate circles, each testing the other, waiting for an opening. Ragmus’s mind raced, calculating, anticipating. This was not about striking first; it was about endurance. He had to survive.He reminded himself of the truth: the beast mirrored him perfectly. Every swipe of its claws, every flick of its tails, every sudden lunge was something he himself would do. To survive, Ragmus had to fight as he knew he would fight—defending, countering, and wounding with a spear he had never mastered. This was not a fight to dominate, but a battle to endure against himself.Ragmus shifted slightly, feeling the
TRIAL OF BLADES
The conjured lady lunged first, her sword slicing through the air toward Esther with deadly speed. Esther raised her blade, parrying just in time, sparks flying as steel met steel. She countered with a quick thrust, but the lady twisted, avoiding the strike and striking back with a flurry of punches and kicks that rattled Esther’s defenses.They moved like shadows across the chamber, each step precise, each strike fast and lethal. Esther ducked under a sweeping kick, rolled to the side, and swung her sword again. The conjured lady deflected it, stepping closer with fierce precision, driving Esther back inch by inch.Then, in a rare moment, the conjured lady miscalculated ever so slightly. Esther’s eyes widened as she seized the opening. She swung her sword in a wide arc aimed directly at the lady’s head. For a heartbeat, it seemed as if the strike would land — the swing was fast, clean, and precise.The others watching at that moment felt that was the moment everything was going to co
CAN SHE BE?
Esther tightened her grip on the sword, the crystal’s light faintly reflecting off its blade. Across from her, the conjured lady stood poised, calm and confident, her stance unshakable. The chamber seemed to shrink around them, the air thick with tension, as if the walls themselves were holding their breath.The lady struck first, lunging with a speed that made the air hiss. Esther barely parried in time, feeling the shock of the blow vibrate through her arms. Each swing of the conjured lady sword was precise, deadly, and designed to test her skill, not merely to kill.Esther countered, stepping lightly, her movements fluid despite the lack of magic. Every clash of steel sent sparks flying, illuminating the fear and determination in the eyes of her friends watching from behind. They could only observe, powerless to interfere, and the crystal had sealed off magic.The conjured lady pressed the attack, forcing Esther backward, testing her reflexes, her timing, and her will. Esther’s str
THE TRIAL OF THE CHOSEN ONE II
All of them could not believe what they had just heard. It sounded like their ears were having a fault, which made Hawk ask Esther to confirm if they all heard him right. He said, "Did you just say that any one of us could be the chosen one?".However, it was Ramsay who answered, "Yes. Esther is right. I being the Great King doesn’t make me the chosen one. The power inside the crystal was not made for royal blood, but for the chosen one. It was meant for whoever the crystal itself chooses.""And how did both of you suddenly know that, after we all believed that only Ramsay could be the chosen one?" asked Kylie, looking at both Ramsay and Esther.It was also the way the others were looking at them, which meant one of them had to reply. Esther said, "It became obvious. There’s no way the chosen one would have to go through so much to get to the crystal. The crystal wouldn’t make the one it has chosen fail multiple times as a test to reach it.""So you’re saying there was no test?", aske
THE DOUBT WITHIN
After breakfast that morning, the group gathered to discuss what had happened. The conversation quickly turned to Ramsay’s fight with the figure — and more specifically, what had caused his skill to fall apart during the battle.Ramsay, however, could not tell them the truth about his sword. He had to keep that secret buried. So instead, he told them a lie. He said his faltering had nothing to do with his skills — that the figure was simply stronger, faster, and far beyond his expectations.The others weren’t convinced. Only Esther and Dah remained silent, while the rest questioned his words openly. They reminded Ramsay that they had all seen him fight five of those same figures — and he had defeated them with skill that seemed almost divine. Yet against a single opponent, he had struggled and barely survived. They wanted to know why.Ramsay held his ground. He said coolly, “Maybe it’s because you weren’t the ones fighting it. That figure carried the strength of the five combined — ma
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