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Prologue - Before Every thing Occurred Chapter 1 - Once Upon A Cold weather Chapter 2 - The Disagreement Chapter 3 - The tiny Tea Party Chapter 4 - The trick Chapter 5 - The Magus Chapter 6 - Ambition Chapter 7 - Druantia Chapter 8 - Right out of the Forest Chapter 9 - The conclusion Epilogue - The finish Extra Chapter - The God and Goddess Copyright

Prologue - Before Every thing Occurred

Way back when, more than 100 years prior to the present existed. Once the land was still held together by one flag, the foundation of the disaster was summoned to the planet, by those whose hearts were dark. A catastrophe to get rid of everything. Perses, that's how they called him. Without ceasing to bring every living person with their death. Reported to be the embodiment of Destruction. All calamities was included with him, like the darkness that drove sunlight from the sky nearly forever. Yet, the entire world had not been over yet, as though bound tightly by the hope and love of these who remained. Pray for the extraordinary power that gave miracles on the crimson ground. The gods answered prayers, bringing 'gold' to the emperor's wife. The legendary prince who eradicated the origin of most evil having an extraordinary magician beside him. Endless Witch, they called her. Each of them were probably the most legendary couple who struggled never to get love but to prove their love for humans and the planet. From the bonds of the Golden King and the Endless Witch, that they had succeeded in eliminating a catastrophe that had very nearly destroyed every thing. The hours which should have stopped continued to another day. Each of them disappeared with the darkness that vanished within their battle. No body knew where each of them are, exactly like no body knew what happened within an extraordinary battle that has been usually considered a myth. Every one slowly forgot, concerning the radiant blue blood and the stunning magician. Exactly like how they forgot in regards to the Calamity who was simply still looking forward to history to repeat it self, and exactly the same

story begins again.

Chapter 1 - Once Upon A Cold weather

That day really was cold. All of the places were covered in white. Despite the fact that the snowstorm had ed, the cold hadn't gone yet. When dusk involves replace the sun's rays with the moon, the gusts of wind will undoubtedly be even crueler than before. The primary roads became empty. There will be nobody trying to sell any such thing. Just a fool would peddle his wares when that point had come. Good sense knows obviously, life is more essential than attempting to sell your stuffs. Suddenly the galloping of the horse's legs ruined the silence of the evening. A vintage man became its rider. In the rider's mind, that he assumed he'd maybe not find anybody there. But that assumption was false. If the old man ed by way of a small alley, that he could hear something. Shortness of breath, weak voice, small movements. Each one of these things that he heard from the small alley which was dark and smelled awful. Curiosity made the old man got down from his horse and looked inside. Changes of light didn't help his old eyes to adapt quickly. Yet slowly, that he could catch the figure of three small kids. They couldn't become more than a decade old young ones. Two boys and a woman. The horse owner thought these were only innocent kids, that he may have approached them easily. But the next false assumption was made. Rest was a non-existent part of their days. Bruises had become their friend. Among the two boys moved. His legs looked shaking contrary to the cold of your day. Nevertheless , the appearance on his face tried to cover it. With a trembling voice, the tiny boy spoke. "Go away. "

Albert, the old man, demonstrably comprehended that look on his face. Filled with vigilance that has been clear on his face. Distasteful feeling mixed on his face. Something astonished Albert. An excessive amount of hatred in a little human body. "Calm down, I will not hurt you. Everyone. I will not hurt you. " Regrettably, those sentences were ignored. They hadn't changed at all. At that time, exactly the boy began his attack. A little knife happened in his fist. The boy swung the knife with the despair that followed him dearly. A similar thing happened again. The old rusty object was the only real protection for them. But little did that he understand that even his enemy comprehended how exactly to fight. The knife was stopped by the old man before them. Even Albert's feet failed to move an inch. That only made them more depressed. "Lucius! " the attacker called his yet another part. His hands forget about the knife. Quickly, his feet kicked the knife toward another two young ones. "But, Darius... " "Do it, Lucius! " Darius insisted. Albert was just a little amazed. That he wondered, what those small bodies could do. The boy whose name Lucius, instantly took the knife from the bottom. The initial attack was only a decoy. The next, Lucius, was the true attacker. Albert's hand released the wrist of the boy that he was holding. But Darius was attempting to hold it now. Little Darius held Albert's wrists tightly along with his small palm. As the 2nd attacker ran behind Albert. Lucius targeted at the old man's neck. Merely to avoid wasn't an issue for Albert. That he removed his hand from Darius and easily bent. Even though they certainly were young children, Albert didn't may actually show mercy. That he kicked both of these until their right back was hitting the wall.

The attack failed to stop there. Quitting had not been a choice for them. Determination in Darius's eyes. "Adelle! " The rest of the girl's lips cast a spell. Ice needles started to form round the girl and shot toward Albert. It had been simple enough for the old man to deflect and give a wide berth to all of the needles. Lucius tried to operate, to once more tried the attack. Nevertheless , Darius had seen the gap of the powers, set alongside the old man. That he thought deeply, that their enemy was probably a former knight. "Stop, " Darius said. It absolutely was clear how Lucius and Adelle could not believe the main one word that arrived of Darius. However the decision was heard plainly. They obeyed it. Lucius release the knife, while Adelle just waited, what would happen close to them. Albert sighed obviously. Their faces were pale when confronted with cold. Where in fact the hell their energies for attacking result from. "So what did you all do? " "Survive, old man, survive, " Darius replied. "What were you doing? " "Just travelling when brats attacked me, " Albert replied again. That situation was harmful to them. Feeling the cold, hunger, with their drained energies. They couldn't even run. In the long run, the three of these knew, they could end, soon. Whatever shall happen in those days, they might no more think. Lucius appeared to hug the lady. Attempting to warm the small girl's palms with warm blows. Time was rolling, and the air became colder and meaner than before. Even Albert's warm clothes could hardly protect his old human anatomy from the wintertime wind. The old man could see their movements. The three of these were also cold. A tiny alley wasn't a good spot to talk, particularly during the night.

"This is too cold, " Albert commented. "Let's go directly to the palace. " Darius raised his eyebrows, suspecting Albert. That which was the old man around? Unlike other people who would inquire further, where their house and parents were, Albert didn't commit so. Much for their surprise, the old man invited the three to the palace. "Palace? " so Lucius asked, repeating Albert's word. "Why? You had would rather freeze to your demise here? " "What will you do in the palace? " Lucius asked yet again. "And... and folks also can't enter negligently in to the palace, " Adelle who finally opened her voice, said. "I could. " Darius' eyes were rounded and widened to listen to that. Then comprehended that which was happening. The old man facing them was the King of the land they stepped on, Rosewell. Darius also knew what type of consequences awaited. The results called fate of execution and death. "Lucius, just take Adelle and run! " Darius cried out. But still another voice stopped Lucius from doing this. "Wait one minute! " Albert yelled. The old man massaged his forehead. That he was curious, what these were thinking, specially Darius. "No, no! I said this earlier in the day. Relax, I will not hurt you. " Silence filled the air. Darius failed to move, so did one other two small kids. His mind was weighing, what should that he do to save lots of another two. That he did not mind dying, yet that he couldn't allow two suffered the exact same fate. "Darius, right? " called Albert. "Yes, Your Honor, " Darius replied with a nod of his head.

"So would you like to include me? I could promise you a good place. " Darius viewed the King, then looked over his two younger 'siblings'. Albert comprehended the concern and the sense of responsibility of the boy. "Of course, they're coming too, only if you're. I promise I am going to offer you a decent place. " "Fine. But do not touch Adelle, " Darius replied. "I can do such a thing to settle your kindness. " His tone was dead serious. Albert was sure, there is a tragedy that had happened before. That he did not know very well what which was. Yet, for how big is a kid, Darius was a means too matured. The Rosewell King sighed again. "You know, it's too cold here to talk and in addition... I have never really had a young child, " that he said. "So I'd like you to be my daughter or son. "

Chapter 2 - The Disagreement

Albert XLIX Viglionese was the only real ruler of the Rosewell kingdom. That he was pure Viglionese descendant and have been destined to be king since that he was created. The decisions that he made were always right. That he thought, made decisions, and acted, always kingly and rightfully. Entire kingdoms could participate in him, but there clearly was something without all this. He previously no siblings, no kiddies, no family. Both parents have died in the past. That he was not have even a wife anymore. His cousin, the duchess, was feeling only strangers to Albert. Lonely had became a typical thing. Solitude was destinied for the king. It turned out quite a while since Albert accepted that fact. A bitter thing to state, but truth to handle, that he was alone. The throne owner had abandoned his freedom for his beloved kingdom. But his ending up in the boy at night reminded him, again. Reminding him of family, of freedom, of struggle. Unfortuitously, his decision to simply take the kids home from the streets had not been well received by the nobles. Letter by letter that he received. Some ed, some rejected, plus some questioned his decision. Albert comprehended that the news headlines will need to have been shocking. The Duke and Duchess, The Marquises, The Earls, and also Viscounts were summoned by him to Voxford, the istrative centre city of Rosewell. The King had a need to meet them. Introducing the kid he previously adopted, and straightening every thing out. These were gathered in an area. There is one family head with the title of duke, three with the title of marquis, two with the title of earl, and four with the title of viscount. Albert had read their

letters one at a time, and however rather meet them than reply with yet another little bit of paper. "Ladies and gentlemen, " Albert opened his voice. Within that room, ten heads of noble families have there been. "I am providing you the chance to ask everything you have thought. " Firstly, the area was all behaved. The nobles spoke their opinions. But soon, the differences were seen very demonstrably. Some spoke concerning the agreements, some spoke of disagreements, some even said they might just follow. The heat soon rose, between those that agree rather than. "What ridiculousness is this, Your Majesty?! " "Please stop this joke, Your Majesty! " Every words soon found him such as a hurricane. Each of them discussed his interests, but Albert couldn't hear any such thing. Aspirations were conveyed with burning emotions. Yet it was not strange, they'd a posture to safeguard. Previously, the heir to the throne was a clear space. Any noble son or daughter might have had it. However now, The King was having an adopted daughter or son. It posed a threat compared to that position. Ron, the adviser to the king, was at the old man's side. That he clapped his hands twice, calming the arguing nobles like wildlife. "Gentlemen, " that he said. "Please relax. Your Majesty will listen 1 by 1. " The problem calmed down again. Nevertheless , the strain was still filling the air. It had been like they certainly were likely to kill one another. Respectively for his or her politics. Everybody knew the Marquis of Wallowdale wished to just take the crown after the King died, however now that had become impossible. Across from Wallowdale, the Marquis of Gutham was a mortal enemy. That he knew that when they used the meritocracy, Wallowdale would obtain the throne. For the

tax of Wallowdale was the best income for the Kingdom. Therefore the King's choice to look at daughter or son was most favorable to him at this time. At the very least, Wallowdale was definately not the throne. The Marquis of Wallowdale was the first ever to raise his voice then. "This is really a ridiculous decision, Your Majesty. I believe you will need to reconsider. " "My deepest apologies, Your Excellency, but I trust him. Your choice sounds ridiculous, " said the Marquis of Olitmont. "Gentlemen, " said a Viscount from Northwich. "Did you merely imply the King's decision was a blunder? " "No, not, " said the Marquis. "I'm just saying, His Majesty must reconsider. Adopting a kid by having an unclear back ground is obviously dangerous. That he might have been delivered to be considered a spy because of this kingdom. " "However, if His Majesty has made a decision to adopt the little one as a son, you ought not question The King's decision, sir, " The Marquis of Gutham replied, "besides, what's wrong about His Majesty having kids? " "You are misunderstanding here, Sir, " replied an Earl of Gloucester. His eyes were filled up with ambition, despite the fact that he seemed too relaxed. That he finally opened his voice, "it's perhaps not about taking young ones. " "Then what can you mean? " asked a Viscount. All of them stared at one another. Exchanging gazes. The aristocrats that had gathered was split into three opinions. There have been people who the King's decision, some were against it, some had no aspirations, just follow the King's wishes. Some were seen knitting their brows in confusion, some jwere ust sitting quietly, sighing, and different expressions completed. "I believe, we have been maybe not here from the King's decision to simply take kiddies, " continued the Earl, "however, Your Majesty, it really is an unwise decision to just take mud off the streets. "

The Earl's statement shocked every one in the area. They might barely believe what that they had heard. Too bold of a statement. A lot more surprising was the King's calmness. The person did actually have already been awaiting that sentence. It absolutely was as though that he already knew what words would come against him. But the result of the Marquis of Gutham was not the same as others. Each of them refrained from doing such a thing extravagant, another story with the big man from Gutham. That he slammed the dining table together with his palm, creating a remarkably loud sound, echoing through the entire room. "What did you simply say, Count?! " said The Marquis, "how presumptuous the mouth area would be to the King! " His face was burning with emotion. That he no further held right back or maintained modesty. His hand scarcely touched the collar of Earl of Gloucester's clothing. The Marquis of Gutham cannot believe how you can call a young child so. This is not merely insulting a child, but it addittionally insulted the king. That he not quite finished off the Earl. "Mr Theo of Gutham! " snapped a Viscount of Lystrasia opening a voice, "please settle down! " "Lower your voice before me! You imagine because you just got promoted from Baron now you can stand on equal footing with me, Viscount? " Albert couldn't believe the thing that was happening facing him. That he was massaging his forehead in this excessively troublesome situation. "Gentlemen, " Albert finally opened his voice again, "didn't I say I gave you an opportunity to ask questions? I do not saying any such thing about arguing. " Albert leaned straight back. That he looked one at a time from each one of the nobles present. The old man didn't comprehend, which sentence from him was difficult to comprehend. The King sighed, and the nobles fell in to silence.

A Viscount ventured to improve his hand. There clearly was something that he needed seriously to ask. A thing that everybody forgot all along. "Your Highness, easily might know, what's the cause of you to bring this son or daughter whom you call Darius home? " Albert's lips curved. That he smiled only a little. Pretty good question for him. Instantly, they fell silent. In the event that you , they don't really know why. "He is tough, smart enough, and mature for a kid of his age. He'll be useful to the kingdom. " That excuse sounded ridiculous. Even though toughness was the king's excuse, the nobles still didn't see what an orphan was good at. Unclear past, unclear goals. "However, Your Highness, wouldn't it be dangerous to have a daughter or son you do not know where it originated from? " asked the Marquis of Wallowdale. Now he'd a calmer demeanor than before. Once more, Albert sighed. Nevertheless , that he was calmer than before. The advisor failed to say other things. "I comprehend your concern, gentlemen, " replied the king, "however, it appears that everyone have misunderstood. " The king rested his hand by his side. That he viewed them all seriously. There is something that he had a need to deal with. Maybe what that he should look into right from the start of the meeting. "I did have him turn into a son, yes. But I never said he'd function as heir to the throne. " Hence, just a little relief filled the inside of the space. Those, who had a pastime in the throne, still had a chance now. The declaration was the finish of the king's meeting. "Please get right back into your respectable area and please keep on your great work. "

Chapter 3 - The tiny Tea Party

The meeting of the nobles felt as an eternity. Although the afternoon had ed, the king still received some written protests. Albert was exhausted. How could that he perhaps not, this issue came such as for instance a hurricane without stopping. This commotion had theme of only a very important factor, namely about him adopting a young child. Amidst the bustle, her cousin - The Duchess of Adanard - invited him for tea time. Needless to say, Albert did not reject it. Maybe, several glasses of tea could relieve his fatigue. "What do you consider, Your Majesty? " The Duchess of Adanard looked so young. She had lived for pretty much half of a century. Nevertheless , she had clear blue eyes, in addition to gorgeous blonde hair. Life was still full in her. Albert sighed heavily. His eyes drift to his cousin. "Please, Anna. Your investment formalities. " Anna laughed softly in response, her hands pouring the warm liquid in to two cups. That he sat opposite the ruler of Rosewell, but there is no awkwardness between them. "Very well, I am aware, cousin, " she said. "So, what you think? " "The kid, Anna, " Albert replied. His hand moved to lift the cup and tasted it quietly. The warm liquid that calmed one's mind, gave it an unique aroma. Albert straight away recognized what sort of tea that he was holding. A clear but darkish color, it felt perfectly. Anna was indeed the very best person at making tea.

"Honestly, I hardly understand how they panicked so much, just in the current presence of a tiny daughter or son, " Albert continued later. Again, Anna chuckled softly, "Who wouldn't panic? The throne looks too appealing to ignore, does it not? " Something similar to that made Albert nearly spilled his tea. What that arrived on the scene lightly, the Duchess' face looked serious for an instant. The King looked over his cousin. That he could hardly believe what his ears were hearing. Was that woman also eyeing the throne? "You too, Anna? " "What? " Anna herself looked astonished. That sentence made the duchess laughed again, "No, number Seriously, when I rejected the title of a Duchess? The peerage was an excessive amount of trouble. But I have to. " "Ah... I recall, yes... you're always like this. " Albert replied quietly. "Yes... in the event that you , you did not speak yesterday. I wonder, what do you consider, Anna? " There clearly was some relief in Albert's heart, a little fact for him, that Anna was not involved with looking forward to his death. But Albert was also curious, what type of thing was on his cousin's head. "Ah yesterday, huh? " asked Anna. She ed in enjoying the brewed tea, sipping the warm liquid slowly, "Really, I do not desire to talk right into a situation that way. Too messy. " Anna was the absolute most gentle woman Albert knew. She didnn't like violence or arguments. Albert comprehended that Duchess didn't desire to argue with the nobles under such circumstances. "If I discuss the kid you took, I pity him. " Her human body sat quietly, she did not have exactly the same worries because the other duke. "Maybe for some, this appears like a laudable thing like saving a kid from the

rough street, but if you ask me... " "For you, how? " Albert asked. Somehow, that he desired to hear it out of this cousin. From an individual who wasn't thirsty for power and wealth. "To me, it felt like saving somebody from hell, to simply take him to some other hell. " "Maybe you're right, their lives will soon be difficult. " Albert massaged his forehead slowly. Dizziness was the thing that he felt. "The nobles will not accept this easily. " "People like Earl of Gloucester truly believe that they truly are above the clouds, who would like to bow their check out a young child born without royal blood? " Anna sighed softly. That he stared at his reflection in the teacup. Albert should have realized the reality in the duchess's sentence. They, who have been born in to noble families, naturally felt much better than people born among commoners. If indeed they lose their title, they've been definitely not in a position to live a lot better than those commoners. Nobles were always that arrogant. Pride appeared to be taught in their mind. Never to bow your mind to a smaller degree was an unwritten rule. Many of them scarcely appreciated the life span below them. Anna couldn't imagine what would eventually a kid who had nothing and suddenly had every thing. What type of humans could wealth and power create. Nevertheless , a minute later, The Duchess smiled again. There is still quite a distance to choose them, for the little one too. There clearly was no point in considering every thing today. Maybe every thing could be fine Anna viewed Albert, before she spoke.

"So what perhaps you have done? " Anna's question took Albert shortly out of his concentrate on nobility. The King smiled, then spoke. "Ah, I put him under Madam Almayer. For the present time, Darius should at the very least learn how to read and write. " *** Madam Karen Almayer had reddish brown hair, brown cuts. That he looked much older and duller than she was. Her age had not been yet forty. Yet, lots of people thought so. She showed minimal human emotions and looked gloomy each day. But perhaps due to that insufficient emotion, Madam Almayer was regarded as the most effective with regards to order and justice. The single woman was a teacher to the sons of the King along with the boys of the nobility. She never differentiates or discriminates against foster kids. The son of the king or the son of a noble, whoever disobeys, will anger Madam Almayer. This can be one factor in the high success of Madam Almayer's students in reading and writing. Both young ones were luckily enough to be beneath the guidance of the woman, they'd mature tremendously. Madam Almayer taught them just how to write today. As adopted young ones of The King, they ought to at the least produce letters correctly and neatly. Good handwriting was an indicator of integrity. Books, bits of paper and feathers were provided for both. They sat before wooden chairs and tables. Darius was careful in staining the white paper. That he considered vigilantly each word to be written. That he spent lots of time reading each book provided before writing nonstop in an exceedingly neat manner. But both brothers were completely different. Unlike his siblings, Lucius did not even open the book his teacher provided. What that he did was look at Madame Almayer and make an effort to draw the

facial skin of the teacher on the paper. That he was too bored to create, and even read. That has been the reason why. Madam Almayer had taught the youngsters of the aristocrats for a lot more than 10 years. She memorized the movement perfectly. The move of Lucius' hand cannot have now been a proceed to write. With short and graceful steps, Madame Almayer was standing next to the king's 2nd son or daughter. "What are you currently doing? " Lucius looked over Madame Almayer. That he seems like an angel. That he smiled with an agreeable handsome face. Those clear green eyes which were so innocent. Blonde hair. Just like a con man. If the teacher was not Madam Almayer, maybe Lucius' behavior will be forgiven. But really, Madam Almayer wasn't suffering from that smile, on the other hand, the girl face grew sour. "I ask you a question, " said Madame Almayer. "What have you been doing? " "Write, as Madame Almayer wants, " answered Darius. That he pretended to be his brother. There is maybe not yet factor between your two. Darius was sure, the teacher couldn't inform them apart. Madam Almayer frowned. That he viewed Darius, then Lucius. One of these writes neatly and the still another draws. They certainly were so similar that Madam Almayer couldn't tell the huge difference. "I called Lucius, " said the girl again. "Yes, and I'm Lucius, " Darius replied. They stared at one another in confusion. Darius' eyes failed to reflect a lie. It had been hard to learn. "And I will be Darius, " said Lucius finally, convincing Madam Almayer of a lie. Madam Almayer frowned again. Was she usually the one who had forgotten their characteristics? Nevertheless , after she noticed, there was not any big difference involving the two. These were such as an individual split up in two, but with different personalities.

The teacher then scolds the 2nd daughter or son as Darius. Obviously, reports with this behavior would later reach Albert's ears. Madame Almayer's lesson finished at one in the afternoon. The dull woman came home after Darius and Lucius thanked her on her behalf studies. "Darius! " called Lucius to the twins have been tidying up every thing. "You saved my name! " The very first son or daughter glanced at his brother. That he sighed softly. "This may be the first and last time I shall assist you to, " replied Darius. "Oh, I am hoping you're kidding, " Lucius replied easily. A chuckle became the conclusion of the sentence. "Didn'tl you earn from your own mistakes today? " asked Darius. That he stared at his brother, wondering why Lucius hadn't yet realized their current position. "No, never, " replied Lucius with high confidence, "too much trouble, why should we study when you're able to get another person to review and write your letter? " "You won't know very well what is written holds true or perhaps not, if you don't study on your own, " replied Darius. But he previously abadndoned explaining. Darius can not do such a thing about his brother. "What is clear, should you choose something similar to that, do not get caught, " continued Darius again. "Darius is too seriously interested in this, really. " Despite the fact that these were brothers, if indeed they were telling the facts, each of them did not know very well what was going on inside each other's heads.

"You know... life here will not be as easy as it's likely you have thought, " said Darius again. For the time being, that has been all that he could say. "What would you mean...? " Lucius asked, but Darius had already walked out from the room. They will have a few schedules awaiting their next activity. "Hey, Darius! " shouted Lucius, chasing his tardiness. *** Anna looked over Albert in disbelief at what she heard. She knew the name Almayer. The household was known to be emotionless. Nevertheless , they certainly were good teachers. "Almayer? Really? " asked Anna. "I need them to understand fast, " said Albert, "besides, Darius does not appear to mind that woman. " "Of course! " exclaimed the lady, "even if that he object, I am uncertain, he'll say... " Anna finished the tea in her cup. Followed Albert's glass which have been empty. "Then, I heard additionally you took a lady. How about your ex? " Albert was silent for a couple moments. His face was in deep thought for some time. That he wondered whether that he should tell the reality to Anna, his cousin. Then, that he found a decision to cover up it now. "For now, I simply put it to master manners as a female first, " Albert said serenely. "Ah, needless to say, she actually is a woman. When possible, I'd be thinking about meeting that girl the next time, " replied Anna. The sky was very nearly too bright once the two of these chose to end their schedule.

"I must go back to Adanard for the present time, " Anna continued. "Of course, obviously. Your visit is very much indeed awaited. Be cautious, " said Albert. Therefore, their little tea party was over.

Chapter 4 - The trick

Everyone else who lived in Rosewell knew an undeniable fact. The King has had the kid off the road. But this fact had not been the only person. There clearly was still secret hidden in the palace. Yet another fact was the lady whom The King met was talented. A unique talent she had. Magic. That ability shouldn't be possessed by ordinary people. Only they, the initial daughter or son of a mage family, might use mage-craft. That talent had always descended in blood. They who could wield it were called Magus. The King was well alert to every wizarding family that lived on his land. Every sorcerer or sorceress family had an obligation to serve the kingdom. Most of the searches he'd done again. Regrettably, that he found no good results. Adelle did not originate from any wizarding family. Albert had already asked the top Magus who worked under him to steer Adelle. Eveline, the girl that he trusted, saw no resemblance to Adelle to the Magus family. That day, Albert came back to go to the workplace of the pinnacle of Magus. He'd asked Eveline - the principle magus - to steer your ex. On the far side of the palace, a big room full of books was the Magus' room. With a knock on the entranceway, the twin wood flung open. "Ah, Your Majesty, " said Eveline. Her feet stepped out to meet up the king. She closed the doorway quietly behind her right back. "I'm sorry. They are studying, I cannot invite you inside. " The girl eyes looked down as she apologized. Eveline was a polite person with a gentle demeanor. Adelle would thrive consuming the top Magus. Mom of a young child still looks so young. How could she maybe not, she was

only in the center of her 30s. Her dark hair tied in to a bun. "It does not matter. I do not wish to bother them. " Wizarding or magic was a hard thing. The concentration necessary to find out about it had been indeed higher. Eveline couldn't invite the king ahead inside. She was worried that the concentration of these who have been studying could be disturbed. Thankfully, Albert comprehended plainly, although magic was something that he couldn't use. "What are you currently doing here, Your Majesty? " "I would like to observe how things 're going. How is every thing? " Eveline looked thoughtful for an instant. She was composing words. The King had known the Magus since that he was an adolescent. Albert memorized this habit. An instant later, who owns the brownish hair spoke. "About the Adelle family, I am sorry, but I couldn't find any such thing. She does not result from any wizarding family, nor do I find any resemblance either physically or in her method of using magic. " A few wizarding families have their uniqueness. A self-identity. A number of the magician families even had magic that only that family can perform. "Is that so...? " asked the king, "this is hard. " Albert sighed. His hand is on his chin. That he did not understand what else to accomplish. Not merely Adelle, but she also didn't discover the family origin of Darius or Lucius. "About her magic ability, she's talented in attack magic. She needs time for protective magic, but her attacks are excellent. I do believe the quantity of Manna she's is significantly more than Clara, " Eveline continued again, "Adelle's dominant element is fire, even though she may use yet another. " "So she's the attack type, huh? " Albert viewed Eveline. "That's right, " she replied, nodding, "doesn't Adelle have two more siblings?

Can they use magic too? " "I have no idea for certain. I believe I'll need your help again, Eve. " Eveline smiled. That he nodded straight back, "Sure. I am at your service. " *** Albert stepped away. On working out ground, that he found Jeno - his general and the 2 boys. A fitness with a wooden sword. Although it led to an unbalanced battle, two using one, there clearly was no sign of Jeno losing. On the other hand, Darius's breath sounded rushed. Jeno's human body was tall. That he was hardly 2 meters in proportions. Thankfully, the dark man wasn't that big. That he was only one. 9 meters tall. Despite the fact that Albert was standing there, they weren't bothered by his presence. The movements utilized by Darius, also Lucius, were very different. When Albert faced them for the very first time, their movements were chaotic, disorganized, and ineffective. Now these were more organized, despite the fact that they still have many flaws left inside them. "Lucius! Your situation is too open, you will be beheaded for the reason that position! You're the exact same, Darius! Thinking on leading lines isn't a good choice! " With that sentence, Lucius looked over his older brother. That he did not look tired, but an alternative story from Darius. His eldest brother was nearly exhausted. Next, their eyes met and both of these nodded. The older boy then stepped right back, as the other one faced the knight. Lucius gripped the wooden sword tightly. Jeno grinned, looking forward to what would happen. The sound of both logs clashing was fast and repeated. Jeno tried to knock the sword out of Lucius' hand, however the boy held it tightly.

Meanwhile, his eldest brother began to move. Jeno's concentration was divided. Nevertheless , the knight was still at an edge. The fatigue was visible too obviously on Darius's face. Another boy will be simpler to knock over. "Is this the way you play? " Jeno thought to Lucius who had been fighting him, "I see. " Lucius replied with a big smile. Within the next 2nd, Jeno swung his wooden sword fast and strong. That he were able to drop the wooden sword from Lucius' hand. Then, the trainer ran towards Darius to attack him. For a minute, Darius looked prepared to face Jeno. That he held his sword in his right hand. Unfortuitously, the prediction was wrong. The eldest threw the wooden sword at his younger brother. Lucius was behind Jeno. That he jumped as much as catch it, then ran to attack Jeno. The wooden sword then touched their trainer's straight back. "Good job. Training over, " said the knight to the 2. Jeno's face was smiling, that he held right back from laughing. Just what a ridiculous strategy. That he did not believe Lucius could hit him. The pair of them then sighed and fell to the floor. Lucius laid on the grass, Darius sat there. "However, that strategy is unusable, too dangerous, Darius, " that he continued. Darius nodded, "I know. With a genuine sword, I wouldn't have the ability to throw like this. But in the last state, we'd have both completely lost. " "So you guys thought we would bet on low odds? " asked Jeno. That he also sat with the pair of them. "That's right, " Lucius replied, "we haven't any potential for winning by fighting you head-on. " Next, the king approached the three of these plus they hurriedly stood around pay their respects. The 2 kiddies were still breathing hard. They tried to not

focus on the fatigue screaming. "Ah do not push your self, you guys should be tired. Sir, how could it be going? " "It has improved, Your Highness. Nevertheless , it's still not even close to the capabilities required on the battlefield, " replied Jeno to the king. Albert nodded in response he comprehended. Then, the focus was on both kiddies. "Darius, Lucius, " Albert called. "Yes, Your Highness? " they replied, very nearly simultaneously. "I require you to have me. "

Chapter 5 - The Magus

The spring wind was blowing hard, carrying pistils of flowers every-where. Both boys walked behind the king. The oldest was rubbing his nose many times, putting up with the itching and swelling from the pollen he previously always hated. They said spring signified a fresh expect a brand new life. But Darius did not enjoy it. Unlike his brother, Lucius did not seem bothered. The eyes of younger brother taken notice of the proper and left of each detail of the kingdom. A big palace that looked deserted. Individuals were busy making use of their own business. The walls were tinted in white to inform to be cold and lonely. The 2 kids did not know where the king was taking them until they stumbled on one other side of the palace it self. A towering door was plastered before them. Lucius looked shivered with horror at the idea of what sort of giant human was straight back there. Can it be some body larger than Jeno, the knight who was simply asked to teach them? "Darius, what exactly is this place? " Lucius asked Darius. That question was only answered with a sharp gaze. Younger boy comprehended. That he was asked to be quiet. The King did not wait to knock on the entranceway. The wood opened instantly. Darius looked ahead, whilst the image in his younger brother's head was needs to make no sense. Thankfully, Lucius' image of a sizable man with hair covering all of his human anatomy failed to become a reality. To the contrary, the one who opened the entranceway was a female. Younger boy sighed softly, finding his imagination perhaps not coming true.

"Welcome, " said Eveline to the 2 boys. "My name is Eveline Rosemary. " Evaline appeared to be smiling, Lucius was sorry he'd bad thoughts in regards to the place. While Lucius still seemed transfixed by reality, his brother introduced himself. "My name is Darius, " said the very first son or daughter. That he lowered his head. "I'm Lucius! " his brother exclaimed easily. His face was filled up with a bright smile. The king held the shoulders of both of these, before that he spoke, "They are both Adelle's brothers I said early in the day, Eva. " "Then, please can be found in, " said the main magus. Beyond that door was a big room. Big enough, they are able to even practice swords there. Wherever Lucius looked, all that he could see were scrolls of paper. That he had not been at all curious, as opposed to Darius who seemed enchanted. The boy wondered in his mind's eye just how much knowledge was there. "Once again, welcome. That is Rosemary's house, the house of each and every magus in Rosewell. " "What is magus? " asked Lucius. That he was not embarrassed at all. Not just one bit. The boy did not know, his confusion was demonstrably illustrated. In stark contrast to his brother who looked calm. Eveline smiled. It absolutely was natural for some one never to know very well what magus is. In the end, their populace was nothing set alongside the knights. "Magus are individuals who possess Mana and utilize it to control the problem around them. " Although Eveline had explained it, Darius and Lucius were completely

struggling to comprehend it. Their faces were legible. Darius was not able to imagine what Eva was saying. Albert himself laughed softly. The king wasn't a magus, that he comprehended the confusion of both. When that he was a kid, his reaction to magus had not been definately not the 2 young ones. "Sorry, this is only a little troublesome, Eva, " said the king then. That he ed how Eveline's mother had once told him, with great difficulty, what magus was about. "No problem, Your Majesty. It is possible to wait. I'll explain it. " The king sat on a single side of the area. That he wondered if the two of these had mana or maybe not. If Adelle may have it, maybe Darius and Lucius were exactly the same. "So Mana is just a special energy which allows you to govern what's around you, just like the wind. Mana has existed since some body was created, " Eveline explained. Both of these nodded. They've comprehended until there, "mana may also go out. Once you run, you'll be tired, right? " "That's right, " answered Darius. Nevertheless , the energy for running and moving could be recovered through food. The initial daughter or son wondered if Mana was the exact same, "what if Mana runs out? " "Mana may be replenished with rest and water. Special water obtained from the goddess. " "Oh... " Lucius nodded his head. That he did not comprehend, nevertheless the capability to manipulate that which was around them seemed attractive, "do we've that? " Eveline smiled and answered then, "that's that which you guys are here for. To see when you have it or perhaps not. Adelle might have it, so perhaps you can too. " ***

Two sheets of paper with a magic circle in it received for them. A foreign sentence for Darius and Lucius was written on the trunk. A spell. "This is really a special paper. You merely need to read it, " continued Eveline. The spell written down was a spell that triggers Mana to leave your body. Whatever touches the magic circle would show a particular reaction. Both boys read it, piece by piece. But before sentence finished, the paper they held didn't show any reaction. Darius viewed the paper. The eldest son felt he could read it wrong. Alternatively, Lucius showed another response. "I think the paper is ugly, no more of use, " said Lucius. Darius was shocked to know that. That he nearly wished to silence his brother. Thankfully, Eveline was an extremely patient woman. The magus just smiled. "No, it's impossible. Look, " said Eveline. Darius and Lucius straight away looked over the paper in your ex hand. Easily, the paper was torn in two. "See? " Each of them looked surprised with what was facing them. Eveline just pinned the paper at the end of her finger, and the paper could possibly be cut in to two pieces. "How did it happen? " Darius asked. Next, that he ed how Adelle could use magic. Thinking right back, Darius and Lucius never determined how Adelle can form the ice needles around her. "She's a magus, she's well-experienced, so good or bad paper is going to do, " said Lucius, "we've never been. " Eveline then laughed at the next child's answer, "No. This is actually the easiest step to see when you yourself have Mana or maybe not. Your sister may do it in the initial take to, Lucius. This paper will show different reactions for every type. "

The magus looked to another side of the space, at both girls have been there. Adelle and somebody that Darius and Lucius did not know. "Adelle, Clara, please come over here for an instant, " called Eveline. Lucius viewed them. That he knew Adelle well, but that he did not know Clara. Nevertheless , that he felt he previously known the lady for a long period. Lucius saw dark straight hair. Her lashes contrasted with her pearly white skin. "What? " Clara asked Lucius. The boy continued to stare at her. The kid of the magus thought something was wrong with him. "Clara! " scolded Eveline. She knew perfectly how Clara disliked boys, particularly those from royalty and nobility. But being rude just isn't a good choice. "Lucius, " called Darius, "Apologies to him for irritating her. " Darius ed the guidelines in his head. Only those that were uneducated, failed to know good manners, and didn't know themselves will continue steadily to stare. The very first son or daughter then looked over Eveline and bowed slowly. "I regret to express that my buddy is not even close to being civilized. " Darius was different things. The guidelines were embedded inside it quickly. The boy knew how exactly to position himself. It was an excellent the king wanted. "Oh no, that he does not have to apologize, " Eveline replied with a smile, "let's carry on what's left. " Despite the fact that Eveline said therefore , Clara and Lucius sporadically met their gaze. Their eyes only showed dislike. Bad first impression. "So, that is my daughter, Clara. Clara, they have been the sons of King Albert, Darius and Lucius. "

"Nice to generally meet you. " Clara told Darius, she completely ignored one other boys. Unlike Eveline who always had a smile on her behalf face, Clara appeared to don't have any emotions at all. His face showed nothing. "It's an honor to understand you, " replied Darius. "Yes, it is rather nice to learn you, " Lucius continued. That he was still pissed off with what had just happened. That he just stared! The thing that was wrong? "Adelle and Clara have different Mana from me, maybe they are able to help provide a clearer picture, " said Eveline. The magus gave two papers to Adelle and Clara. Exactly the same paper which was directed at Darius and Lucius. In Adelle's hands, the paper caught fire and considered ashes. Although in Clara's hand, the paper was wet, like it turned out dipped in water. "See? Each paper shows an alternative reaction with regards to the Mana type, " said Eveline. "Clara, Adelle, I would like you to greatly help them learn their Mana types. Please use whatever helps in this room. " "I'll help my oldest brother, " said Adelle. She smiled at his brother, the oldest son then smiled straight back at him. "Thanks, Adelle, " she replied. All that has been left were Lucius and Clara. Either they desired to or perhaps not, but also for Clara what her mother said was a duty. The lady respected her mother as a mother, as well as since the head magus. *** "So like fire, fire needs air and heat, along with fuel to help keep the fire

burning, " explained Adelle. "What's next? " asked Darius. The lady was on Darius' lap. His brother's human body became a on her. Adelle was ionate, magic was among her skills. Showing Darius was a matter of pride on her behalf. "What the magus does is collect the air and heat with Mana, then flow it with Mana to help keep the fire burning, " continued Adelle. The palms of his hands were open, up there slowly appeared a fire that might be seen by the attention. Darius watched her carefully. Despite the fact that magic was a fascinating thing, the boy could have lied if that he said that he was interested. Darius was no further thinking about this topic. Beneath the guidance of Eveline and Adelle, the eldest son tried over and over. The effect was zero. His intuition said plainly, that he did not have Mana. *** Clara and Lucius did not like one another. Coercion was the one thing between your two. The girl's explanation was so brief and succinct, she refused to possess any lengthy and insignificant conversation with the sons of the 2 kings. "Mana can be an energy that may be ordered and expelled from the human body. " "Oh. " Lucius did not seem enthusiastic about your ex, nor did Clara. His tone was flat, his face was exactly the same. That he did not desire to be there. Adelle was superior to that one, that he thought. Duties were duties, and Clara comprehended obviously. Next, in her hands, small drops of water were collected. Slowly, the water drops right into a water

ball. "In this magic, the very first command would be to collect water from the air, the second reason is to become listed on together, then your third command is always to push the ed water to the mark. " From then on, Clara purposely threw her artificial water ball at Lucius' face that was hit in the goal. His hair was wet, his face was red. "You...! " "Oh sorry, I am not so good as of this magic. This really is new magic I learned. " "Liar! " cried Lucius. His index finger was fond of the lady in annoyance, "I know you achieved it deliberately! " "How can you prove I did so it purposely? " Clara asked the boy. The pair of them stared at one another in annoyance. "You cannot, is it possible to? " *** The finish of your day was marked by the darkness of the sky. Sun got tired and visited rest. Once the burning star was replaced by the moon, Eveline found the king to report the problem. "Your Majesty, " she called. Eveline lowered her head, a greeting to him who had been sitting on the throne. "How made it happen go, Eva? " asked the old man. That he dared to do you know what the pinnacle magus would say. Nevertheless , as an indication of politeness, that he asked. "I'm sorry. I have done every thing possible to complete. Regrettably, they can not use magic. To put it simply, they do not have Mana. "

"They can not, can they? " said Albert. That he nodded then, "I comprehend. Many thanks, Eveline. "

Chapter 6 - Ambition

Darius found himself full of emotions that have been buried inside him, early each day. It absolutely was since yesterday evening that irritation had settled in him. 2 yrs have ed given that they first entered the palace, nothing happened, except yesterday. The eldest son was very restless, too aware that the united states that he lived in wasn't strong enough. That he was also too busy to take into his ambitions. Entering the palace alone had not been enough to ensure the safety of his sister. This event was evidence. If the sky was still dark, most of the drums were beating to wake the complete palace with the headlines of an intruder coming. This news was compounded by the truth that the intruder had killed a few guards. The intruder was non-e apart from an assassin. They searched the whole palace if they found flames appearing out of a space. The eldest son was very acquainted with that room. His youngest sister's room. The indegent girl looked physically fine. But her system trembled. She was startled. It was not just the assassin she burned, but 1 / 2 of her room aswell. "Adelle! " Darius and Lucius did not think so much further then. What they centered on was getting their youngest sister out of there, as the guards were busy putting out the fire.

The small girl failed to speak, didn't even cry. The shock she felt was most likely the only thing. The eldest embraced Adelle tightly, whilst the other brother asked her condition in confusion. "Call Eva now! " ordered The King. The court mage was alone that he could depend on in times such as this. "Adelle, have you been ok? " so Lucius asked. That he was quite definitely in worries while the youngest did not even answer. Gradually consciousness came ultimately back to her and your ex begun to cry. For reasons uknown, the sound of crying was a relief for others. An indicator that the lady was still alive. Her hand gripped Darius's shirt tightly. "Your Majesty, I don't believe a court mage is going to be needed. Adelle is okay. Nevertheless , I do believe I'll accompany her tonight, " said Darius. "All right, please look after him, Darius, " Albert told him. That he ordered a subsequent servant to not allow the intruder die. "Take the intruder to the court mage's room. Don't allow him die, we must know who sent him! " ordered Ron, the adviser. "Yes, Sir! " replied the soldiers. They carried bodies which were half-burned and lost consciousness. Meanwhile, the princess was still crying uncontrollably, clinging to your body of her older brother. *** That night has ed. Darius hadn't slept a blink. Due to that incident, Lucius and Adelle were in his room. The eldest comprehended why his younger sister was with him, but that he failed to know why his brother did the exact same. Maybe Lucius was just worried, at the very least, that's what inside Darius's

head. After Darius tried to obtain out of bed, his younger brother woke up too. From way back when, that he knew, Lucius wasn't an arduous person to awaken. However, Adelle was quite having difficulty getting up. "Darius, morning... " said the boy. "Morning, Lucius. " By the incident yesterday evening, Lucius knew another thing. An undeniable fact they weren't received in addition to that he thought. "Hey, Darius, " called Lucius quietly. That he got out of bed, letting Adelle slept on the broadest part. Lucius then sat down in the nearest chair. A thought kept bothering him. In what they need to do in this state. In the eldest's room, there is a wooden dining table and two chairs facing one another. Frequently, they certainly were employed by Darius to learn. The eldest son sat across from his younger brother. "What's the situation, Lucius? " "The one yesterday was a killer, right? " said Lucius. His voice seemed low. That he could not believe how that he didn't are expecting today in the future. "Who you think sent it? " "Someone linked to the throne. His rank is most likely quite high, " Darius commented. Unlike his younger brother, Darius did actually have accepted reality. But his voice contained a lot of emotion. His hands rested on the rear of the wooden chair, his right back mounted on them. That he did not even look at his brother when that he spoke. Meanwhile, Lucius looked tense. That he sat very nearly by the end of the

wooden chair. His hands rested up for grabs. "Darius, maybe it might be better if we got using this palace? " That he didn't look at his brother as that he asked. What Lucius stared at was the cold floor each morning. In his mind's eye, they might maybe not maintain danger if indeed they leave the palace. They might have nothing in connection with the throne. Which was what Lucius thought. "You think we are able to even come back to normal life? " Darius stared at his brother. Lucius felt himself under an unique observation. The boy then viewed the eldest. That he knew Darius failed to accept his words, but that he didn't know very well what the individual before him was thinking. "It's too late, Lucius. " Darius replied without awaiting a remedy from your partner. His hands gripped tightly contrary to the straight back of his chair. That he wouldn't mind if some body was after him. Nevertheless , the fact they'd targeted his younger sister made Darius attempting to... break something. "Even if we escape the palace safely, they don't stop. " "If this continues, maybe 1 day, we shall get killed, Darius! " cried Lucius, "if the king dies, we're finished! " Each of them knew well when the king died, nothing else would protect them. Nobles might have the energy to kick them from the palace, if not trap them in a casino game that ended in the guillotine. The reason why was they did not have that royal blood. "I know! " exclaimed Darius irritatedly. His eyes stared at Lucius with exasperation. That he also was contemplating that

since yesterday. Darius had been taking into consideration the safety of both. Ways to secure their position even when the king died. There have been a lot of things on his mind, but there clearly was only 1 answer that could keep them safe. "I've been great deal of thought, Lucius, " said Darius, "I find out about security and also have figured it out. " "Is it true?! " Lucius asked, "what could be the answer? " The sibling looked over his brother hopefully. That he knew Darius was at the least smarter than him. If the eldest said that, Lucius was sure it absolutely was safe. "You know, initially I recently wished to raise our ranks by firmly taking among the noble titles, " began Darius. His expression really was serious. There was not a tale or perhaps a doubt there. "Then? Can a title like duke secure us? " "That's the issue, even being duke isn't enough, Lucius, " said Darius, "they can still send us to the guillotine with a couple of lies. Particularly if the king who'll lead following this is unreliable. " "That does work... " Lucius was not so stupid he did not know the order in the kingdom. At the time, Lucius realized something. There is no higher rank of duke compared to the king himself. "Hold on, Darius... you mean... you'll...? " Lucius viewed his elder brother in disbelief. In any event, that desire was too ambitious. How could they, who did not have royal blood, touch the throne? "Right. I'm going to be king. " Darius felt it had been necessary. That he felt in charge of the lives of his two

younger family . The eldest who had brought them both to the palace, that he was also the main one who needed seriously to make certain they lived. Yes, fear may consume some elements of his mind. Worries of death. But the notion of his younger relatives' death frightened him a lot more. He'd rather sacrifice his freedom because of their life. A cost worth spending money on it. "I will protect you... whatever happens, " that he continued again, "if I become king... no-one can harm you. " Darius' eyes were filled up with determination and ion for the throne. That he smiled with a feeling of satisfaction at the outcomes of his thoughts. The eldest had considered every thing. One method to have his name written on the king's heritage library. Nevertheless , alternatively, Lucius was so worried. Worry had colored the face area much like that of the eldest, his younger brother. Darius... " called Lucius, "you need not push your self... really... " The thing the center daughter or son wanted was a quiet life with each of them. Although they did not reside in wealth, for Lucius, which was good enough. It seemed that thought was distinctive from Darius. The elder son already had a solid desire in his heart. A need to develop an utopia on her siblings. The decision was then answered with a smile by Darius. So soft and soothing. That smile appeared to convince Lucius that the throne had been in his grasp. "Don't worry, Lucius. I am perhaps not pushing myself. " "Bu -" Just as Lucius was going to answer, what stopped. Still another voice was heard in the area, the youngest had been just starting to get up. Darius then whispered Lucius, to help keep what these were discussing. A secret involving the two. Lucius only nodded later. That he also did not desire to bring the youngest sister in to all of this.

"Good morning, Adelle, " said Darius. "Morning, Adelle! " "Morning, Brothers... " replied the lady who just woke up later. The main topics becoming king had stalled with the tiny girl's awakening. A secret for the brothers. In addition they did not wish to bring their youngest sister in to this. Unfortuitously, plans did not always match reality. The youngest was awake once they started talking. She had heard every thing and pretended to be asleep. Immersed inside their topic, Darius and Lucius were unacquainted with it. But Adelle did not intend to hide such a thing. She sat on the finish of her brother's bed. "What's the program? " The eldest son looked over his younger sister. A faint smile was there. That he still tried to wear his mask as a good brother. "What are you currently referring to? " Your ex sighed before jumping up and leaving the bed. Your body wrapped in nightgown then took a chair and sat down between them. "I heard every thing. " Adelle also desired to help. She wished to become a part of both. Being truly a small team, like their past. She was sick waiting. She also hated always being protected. "So what's the master plan? " Adelle asked. Lucius viewed Darius. His eyes were full of questions. That he left every thing to the eldest. To answer and decide. And Darius had quit. There clearly was nothing to full cover up between them.

"All right, okay. I am just likely to gain trust first. " "But I do not think that's enough. " Adelle said quickly. The eye of the 2 boys was on her behalf. So seriously looking forward to Adelle with her explanation. "Brother has paper? " "Yes, wait. " Darius got up from his seat. That he came back with a scrap of paper and ink and feathers. The three of these were positioned on the dining table in the exact middle of them. "I heard that each kingdom worshipped a god or goddess, like exclussively. The oldest god is Alphonse, then a 2nd is Druantia. " Each name was written down in accordance with their spelling. Adelle explained, both of these were listening. In all honesty, Darius did not determine what regarding the throne. Then, the question in his mind's eye was answered. "I heard that each and every king had a relationship using them. They'd pay attention to those gods. Rosewell includes a relationship with Druantia. " "So... to conclude... we need to meet this Druantia? " Lucius frowned, pointing at the name. If that he was in all honesty, he'd little a cure for the gods or whatever they certainly were. Nevertheless , this program was a safe choice. They are able to at the very least decide to try, right? "Yes. I was told by Clara, that Druantia had a shrine maybe not definately not this palace. It really is called a nature shrine. There His Highness is normally planning to consult. " "That rock-like Clara? " argued Lucius, "I'm amazed you made friends with her. " "She's perhaps not that emotionless! " Adelle protested to the center brother, "Clara is good. "

Needless to say, she defended her companion. Clara was the sole partner she had. Also, that magus was much cuter when she alone with Adelle. Regrettably, this opinion was not the same as that of Lucius. But the insignificant debate was further interrupted by Darius. "Not that far... where? " Darius was the meticulous type, naturally however ask questions about locations rather than watching small things such as Clara's name. Its location was more crucial. The eldest son was the detail-oriented type. "Oh yeah... I have never been there myself... " In her tone, your ex spoke in disbelief. Precisely what was said was obtained from Clara. "What do I understand, the shrine is north of the place, through the forest. Because she actually is the goddess of nature. " "North can it be... " Darius did not look convinced. A good reason he previously for his disbelief. That he never saw any god or goddess. That he even doubted their existence. Nevertheless , if goddess did exist, then your elder son designed to use her. Your choice was unanimous. The dedication to becoming king started today. In his heart, that he vowed to accomplish any such thing to have a step nearer to the throne. Darius did not sound any distinctive from the nobles who have been thirsty for power. But he'd to it it absolutely was true. At this time, his every focus was on power similar to the nobles. His heart may possibly change. Unfortuitously, that he did not care anymore. His eyes were fixed on the greatest power. "It means I must ask permission from His Highness to create my offering for this Druantia. "

Darius concluded another 2nd. That he believed, if this goddess was real, the old man would hear what she was saying. Nevertheless , this time around it had been Lucius who was simply filled up with doubts. Not just did that he question god's existence, that he also did not think that Druantia was usually the one who help them. Imagine if the goddess murdered both of these, right? The doubts were voiced within the next 2nd. "Are you sure she'll hear? " Lucius asked. His voice cracked slightly as that he spoke, "what if she does not arrive? Or if she's a guy eater? Or possibly she kills us because we're maybe not His Highness? " "Yeah, I assume a decent bet, right? " Darius smiles at the conclusion of his words. Ah, that he loved this feeling. A gamble. Throne in his hands or lack of his life. "Then, I'll include you! " Lucius spoke up quickly, nearly as an exclamation. Aside from doubt, worry and guilt filled his chest. Blue pupils indicate an ocean full of anxiety. That he felt he previously taken part in Darius' decision. Darius' worries due to their safety have pushed Darius on. And when his brother would bet on his safety, he'd do exactly the same. As brothers. As a person. "Lucius -" The eldest said compsedly. Lucius knew however forbid it. Lucius knew, Darius would say it absolutely was useless for him ahead along. As an excuse the 2nd son or daughter cut him off before Darius even said such a thing. "I'll do it anyway. " A sigh became a reply. That he knew, at that time, it had been pointless to argue along with his younger brother. That he turned his visit younger sister. The lady who was simply just silent.

Darius' hand reaches out. That he touched the girl's head, rubbing it affectionately. That he stroked her hair. Hope the lady would comprehend. "Adelle, do not come, ok? I'd be worried sick if something happened for you. " Adelle could view it. All thoughts were reflected in Darius' pupils. She was the understanding type. Also it always was. A kid who had been never selfish. The hand that has been stroking her gently, she took it from the utmost effective of her head. The warm hand was then added to her cheek. She could feel every blood that flows because human anatomy. An individual who always cared about her. Every one of these affections could be felt by Adelle. Such as a warmth that always gave her satisfaction. She'll elect to trust her brothers and their abilities. "Okay... " The solution came just like a whisper. She put every hope. If Druantia brought havoc, Adelle would feel guilty. How could she perhaps not, that girl started it. *** Your day which was in the offing had finally arrived. Chariots with horses became their transportation. Through the forest in the north. Their traveling was so quiet, no-one spoke within. How could they do, Darius was busy considering what he'd do. For Lucius... that he was busy wanting to ignore each and every sound. As soon as they entered the forest, he'd been asking Darius. "Darius, did you hear that? " But what Darius said was... "What? Animal sounds? " Darius was struggling to tune in to what Lucius had called as strange voices. There was not some of that. Nevertheless , that he was definitely not a sensitive

and painful person to sound. That he guessed what his brother heard was the sound of an animal. But it absolutely was maybe not animal sounds that Lucius heard. Lucius felt like something... bigger was calling out to him. No, rather just talking. The sensation was like being haunted... Every thing was foreign, but additionally familiar. What happened to him...? "He has come! " "That girl is likely to be happy! " "Of course! He is been awaiting him quite a long time! " That he heard the voice again and again. Hallucinations... Lucius convinced himself that hallucinations were developed by the forest. Nevertheless , all of the sounds stopped when their horse carriage was no more running. Yes, they arrived. Before a majestic Druantia shrine.

Chapter 7 - Druantia

Towering majestically were the pillars of the temple before their eyes. Nature temple. Just how many centuries it absolutely was standing. Because the worship of Her who was simply in high. The silver colors reflected on the recommendations, abandoning memories from the time. The area was looking like deserted. Often, some monks would arrived at clean it. But it had been already ed noon if they arrived. Lucius and Darius stepped out from the carriage that has been bringing them to that particular place. The 2nd daughter or son felt something. Like chill, strange. That he did actually know this place. Like very, very knowledgeable about the silence that spoke in the name of loneliness and continued to combine with the air. Nevertheless , the eldest did not appear to have the same manner. A look filled with conviction still stuck on his face. Packed with determination and hope. Whatever in his hand being an offering. Lucius then ventured. Questioning a strange decision her brother had made. "Are you sure you may meet him, Darius...? " When that he said, it broke the silence that had remained between them for a while. Regrettably, that he found without doubt filling Darius' expression. That which was there is a clear answer although the dog owner failed to speak. "Of course. It's too late to go back home, Lucius. " Darius answered, "besides, even though she does not see us now, we could keep coming back still another time. We've 2 yrs to force her. "

At that time, Lucius was sure Darius' decision was unanimous. The eldest son stepped first, climbing the stairs 1 by 1 to the altar of offerings. The next son or daughter followed behind. Swallowed up his anxiety concerning the sound, in regards to the feelings. "How long has this place been with us huh... " So Lucius said. That he was not really curious. It had been that, that he needed you to definitely speak to. To help keep his courage there. "I do not know, maybe because the first-time the kingdom was founded. That too, 200 years back, maybe? " The eldest son had not been that interested either. What that he cared about was only the throne. Of course, if this place could bring his hopes alive, however do any such thing. "Yes... it could have already been quite a while. " Lucius always kept small chats because they climbed the stairs. But the sensation of restlessness didn't disappear completely from the chest. Every step that he took only managed to get worse. The thing that was that feeling? As though something essential was there... but that he couldn't . That he couldn't some body... essential. Such as for instance a sense of nostalgia spewed out by the road stones. Nevertheless , when their feet stumbled on the last rung. Every thing changed. The rocks are no further there. The stones were changed by roots as a result of the bottom. "Lucius! " Darius instantly released whatever that he was holding. Then he pulled his brother closer. The eldest son was sure that he wasn't dreaming. For a minute, that he thought these were dead, but something believed to him that he was not dead. They certainly were perhaps not dead. Just transferred. Somewhere they did not

know. Lucius looked over his brother. His fear true. Items that he never imagined came true. These were already in another place. At the least, that he was grateful he was not alone. "You're still Darius, right...? " The eldest son then nodded, "it's still me, do not worry. " The question which was spoken was absurd, regrettably, Darius failed to have time and energy to protest. Throughout them were trees, but somehow, it felt like they certainly were being watched from around. Shortly after, the voices were heard again. But this time around the eldest heard it too. Voices of joy, filled up with laughter but blended with horror. Even the air that needs to be nice became weightier to breathe. "He has come! " "He's finally right back! " "That girl will undoubtedly be happy! " "Of course! She's been looking forward to him for some time! " "What is this...? " Darius opened his voice. That he heard every thing. Laughter, every sentence. His glance was inclined to Lucius. Nausea a question of whether that he heard a similar thing. "This is what I asked you earlier in the day... did you hear it? " "I can hear it now. What's this...? " Lucius could feel Darius' cold hands. Obviously, this scenario was not even close to what that he imagined. It never occurred in their mind they could be here. Haunted. The sentence was so clear, so close. Via throughout. Just like the surrounding wind. Nevertheless , every thing was silent whenever a new voice

was heard. "Can you all relax? " she said, "they got scared. " The voice they heard was a girl's voice. This time around, it absolutely was no more heard from all guidelines, but from in it. It only took a reflex for the pair of them to carefully turn around and discover a lady standing there. Appears like ordinary humans at their young age, the same as them. But something was whispering demonstrably that she was not human. "You... " The eldest son said. Recalling if they had met before. Unfortuitously, that he found, nothing in his memory. "Ah, they are right. You've come. I am so happy! " Straight away, she dashed towards Darius and Lucius. Hug Lucius tightly. "I miss you, I wish to see you! It's rare for anyone to visit me. " Your ex spoke once more. First to Lucius. 2nd to Darius. The boy did not have an opportunity to refuse the embrace. Or keep carefully the girl from him. That he was also too shocked to speak. "Wait a moment! What did you say? " asked Darius. Lucius then returned to his senses. Wanting to distance himself from the hug, but that he found himself not able to do this. "You... what place is this?! " Lucius asked in a panic. Was that he likely to die here? In a hug? The lady then release. Considering both with a smile. "What have you been speaking about? You used to always come here, did you not? " "I...? "

Lucius pointed to himself. That he periodically glanced at Darius. Require a conclusion that will seem sensible. Something. Any. Frequently, the eldest brother was reliable. Nevertheless , maybe not this time around. Confusion also reflected the design on the eldest's face. That he also tried, to know. They certainly were completely different from your ex who looked happy. "That's right! When I am lonely, you always arrive at me. You tell me frequently about him! " Your ex pointed at her brother. Pointing at Darius. Adding deep confusion to the 2. Indeed, Lucius felt he previously an inner link with this place. But there clearly was nothing that he ed. Not one. The lady stepped forward. Her hand tried to the touch the boy. "I'm glad you're straight back, Peter! " "Peter...? " asked Darius. His tone was full of confusion. The name was foreign to his ear. That he was confident his brother's name was... "My name is Lucius... " Lucius said, "and I am convinced I have not changed it... " "Lucius...? " Seems like the lady did not know them. The name was foreign in tone. "Yes... Lucius... this really is my buddy, Darius. " Lucius spoke slowly again. He is unsure introducing himself was a good choice. Nevertheless , it had been better, to tell the truth. Disappointment straight away appeared on the girl's face. The individual she needed had not been anyone standing facing her. But the disappointment

vanished next 2nd. "Then... Welcome to the center of the entire world, the planet Tree! You're the beautiful guests we now have! " said your ex with a smile, "but... you might be guests that are perhaps not invited. Goodbye, I'm Druantia. " "Wait one minute! I -" Darius tried to state. Regrettably, the goddess did not give him a chance. Having said that, most of the leaves there blew such as a gale. To the extent that, Darius and Lucius had to close their eyes. Another later, these were lying in what appeared as if their original place... Enough time was different, the night time was closing in on the orange of the horizon. It felt like they only spent a few momemts there, but quite a long time had ed. Both were lying there. Looking at the sky that has been planning to turn dark. "She's Druantia... who's Peter? " Lucius spoke. That he did not look at Darius. Ultimately, all of it seemed pointless. "I have no idea... Yet another god? " Darius said again. Nevertheless , that he hadn't abandoned yet. At the very least, now that he was sure the goddess was real. That they had met her. "She's not really a man-eater... " that he said. "Of course maybe not... " Many sighs were issued by them. Druantia appeared to be something troublesome. "However, she called me Peter... who's Peter? " again Lucius asked the exact same question. His mind did not have an individual answer either. Darius did not budge either.

That he was busy contemplating what he'd do next. Time had ed, they certainly were still there. It absolutely was quiet. Lying with out a definite hope. Even though quitting wasn't an alternative, reality tore apart brutally. The elder's sky-colored pupils then widened when that he realized something. Wait a moment... why hadn't sunlight set yet? It did not even move an inch. "Lucius! " Once that he called while sitting up from his position. No more prone. In those days that he found his younger brother asleep. "Lucius! " Again that he mentioned the name. That hand shook his brother's human body. A sleepy voice found him later. "What? " "This isn't enough time to drift off! Look, the sky hasn't changed! " Lucius raised his check out go through the sky. Nor was that he foolish enough never to observe that the sky hadn't changed. It had been then... that he realized something such as Darius. "We... have not came ultimately back to where it absolutely was, have we? " The 2nd daughter or son said in confusion. Wonder if her brother had exactly the same thoughts. The eldest nodded his head. He previously the exact same thoughts. "This... may possibly sound absurd... but I'd like you to utilize your intuition, gut instinct, or whatever is talking within your head. Maybe we are able to find her right back. " "Huh...? Did you not say that those ideas did not sound right?! " Lucius, "Lucius, it's just your feeling. Lucius is ridiculous. You always say that! "

"I know! Nevertheless now it's different! " Darius said, "please, Lucius... " Normally, Darius would just use good sense. Precisely what had grounds. But just now... just this time around, however decide to trust his brother. If his logic was correct, then his little brother's intuition could save yourself them. That he made a bet. That Lucius had a reference to this place. That the goddess was right in saying 'Lucius' was here. Lucius felt that his brother had opted crazy when that he mentioned feelings. The boy who had been always speaing frankly about cause and effect, now discussing feelings. But seriousness was all that he could catch. Lucius nodded. Trust the thing that was said. "All right... " that he said. "I will wait. " Lucius looked around. Indeed, every thing didn't seem strange. Like he'd experienced before. Small fragments of memory seemed as though that he could see before his eyes. That he... knew where to get Druantia. "Didn't she say she was lonely? " Lucius laughed softly. As that he always knew her, "she's always lonely... I usually see her... " "I'm uncertain what you're referring to, " Darius said honestly. That he was not quite sure what that he meant, but Darius would adhere to his choice. The decision to trust. "I know, seriously! " The eldest was confused. Nevertheless , that he instantly stood as much as meet up with Lucius whilst the boy ran. Through the trees. Turn right and left. If Darius was asked to come back to his host to origin, he'd perhaps not manage to. His physical anatomy, that has been much less great as Lucius, felt tired. But that he swallowed everything. For a finish, that he wanted. Until they stumbled on a big tree. Hugh. To the extent he cannot start to see the end.

"Tia, let us play! " The moment they arrived, Lucius exclaimed. Darius did not comprehend. Nevertheless , that he was busy catching his breath. Forcing air to fill his chest cavity often. And the lady appeared. Underneath the tree, laughing softly such as a daughter or son. "I can hear you! Therefore , what brought you here? " "We only want to play. " *** Playing was something Darius did not like. Waste of commitment. But he previously no choice. His decision to think Lucius' words wouldn't normally be withdrawn. Lucius suggested to him, to play with the goddess. If Darius might be honest, that he failed to fully genuinely believe that Druantia was a goddess. Your ex, physically and psychologically, looked similar to an average brat. While Lucius was having a good time locating the girl on the list of trees, the eldest looked exhausted. non-e knew just how long they are achieving this. An indication of fatigue was also maybe not found by Darius in both of these. Either these were hyperactive or that he was just weak. Nevertheless , whatever it really is, the eldest did not care. That he was just tired and desired to go homeward at the earliest opportunity. To the palace. Or wherever, get free from here. "Ah! I am tired... " In the long run, the goddess said. "Eh? Are you currently tired? " Lucius responded.

Hearing Druantia, Darius became much more relieved. They might stop. That he was impressed by how Lucius did not seem tired at all. "I've also... " said Darius. "You did not come here merely to play, did you? " Lucius viewed Darius. Then, both of these nodded. They comprehended one another. How perhaps not, the bonds have now been formed since that he was in the uterus. non-e knew who mom was, however the bond between your siblings was something real. "Sit down and just say, I'll listen. " So Druantia invited. She find the place first. Then, the humans sat with her. Maybe not too close, however, not far either. "So here... we heard you're the main one that will pick the king... " Lucius began. "For who? " Druantia asked. "For Rosewell. " Darius continued. Druantia seemed tp be thoughtful for an instant. Only silence existed between them. The wind whisper was heard plainly. "Oh right, " finally the goddess said, "but I do not value something such as that. " "Don't care...? " Darius repeated in surprise. The wrinkles on his forehead were visible. That he didn't are expectant of that this answer would emerge from the girl's mouth. "Why? " Lucius continued. Unlike Darius, that he did not seem that astonished. That he just wished to keep on the conversation.

"Eh... the king can be your business, humans. Whoever the king, has nothing at all to do with me. Either he's good or bad. " Darius sighed softly. A clear sigh. That he was tired. How could that he maybe not, that they had come here with hope. The end result was just a daughter or son. The eldest was very nearly taking his younger brother home when Lucius continued their conversation. "So... you never worry about the king's business? " "Not! That he really wants to kill fellow humans or look after fellow humans, it has nothing in connection with me. That he desires to burn up humans or use those cutters, both are fine. " Suddenly a thought crossed Darius's brain. Something the small girl may trust. "But you value the forest, not? If the king kills some one by burning, it requires wood. That is clearly a lot. " "Huh?! Really?! " The goddess who took the human form looked amazed. Astonished. Her gaze looked to Lucius. It absolutely was like she was requesting a confirmation. "Ah... that is right... but whether it's too good sometimes they'll destroy the forest to produce new land, right? " Lucius said. Despite the fact that he was interested and hasn't forgotten the name 'Peter', the crucial thing, for the time being, was to simply help Darius getting what they came here for. The certainty to become king. "That's right. More folks, more land is necessary. " The eldest son continued. It made the goddess appear thinking. The creature that took the proper execution of a young child then appeared to think, before she spoke again... "Eh... then... I need to consider just how to kill humans without making

Alphonse angry... " "Rather than needing to think about something similar to that, it's more straightforward to leave it in my experience, right? " Darius said quickly. Yes, his ambition had adopted all of the pieces in his mind's eye. However risk every thing. "I do not mind, so long as it keeps me entertained. " That sentence. The sentence Darius was awaiting. That he nearly jumped in excitement. But maintaining calm is his specialty. Druantia then continued. "In that case... " The air around them grew colder. The wind blew louder. Leaves flying. The goddess who ruled on the forest floated in the air. "My name is Druantia. Lady of nature and most of the elements inside. " Druantia spoke again. What both kiddies heard was no further exactly the same. Was no more the voice of kiddies. It had been a voice filled up with power. It absolutely was as though all of the spirits, trees, and creatures in the forest were speaking with him. The voice was heard from throughout. Nevertheless , all speak in a single uniform. Druantia had proved she was the only ruler of the forest. Yes, every thing was evident currently. Anybody who heard it might feel scared. Lucius himself was no exception. Even though his memory of Druantia came in a few pieces, that he did not know this part. That he did not this incident ever happening. It felt like that he desired to run. Unfortuitously, the running option has been lost. Unlike that, her brother did not seem frightened. Yes, needlessly to say of the initial son or daughter. Although the wind was blowing such as for instance a storm before them. That

he had not been afraid. That he stared at the goddess hovering in midair. "Son of man, you appear to have reasons to call home. I am going to grant your wish. But every request features a price. If you're willing to pay... " Lucius wished to stop it. Whatever this is, things were too crazy now. Whatever was called price, it did not end well. All his consciousness and sanity screamed that. Regrettably, Darius did not have the exact same sanity. The eldest could feel most of the turmoil of nature around him. That he knew now, this goddess facing him might have killed him if the purchase price wasn't paid. Nevertheless , that he did not desire to take into the consequences. His heart was full of ambition alone. Whatever however share with make it work. The eldest son nodded confidently. "I-" *** Sunlight very nearly hid if the man woke up. What greeted his gaze was an area with various books. The orange light rested there. Every thing looked neat. It has the aroma of a medicinal house. His warmth was just like a memory he'd forgotten. But that he knew that he couldn't stay long. The person tried to go when that he realizes that he was tangled up. With ropes and spells. The person was non-e besides a captured killer. "Oh, finally awakened, " said a lady voice. That woman was non-e apart from the master of the space. At the least, person who lived there. Eveline. "Let's reach the idea, who sent you? "

That he - who was simply caught - did not seem scared at all. Doubt had not been on his face. Regret did not cover it. Only him and his failure to kill a kid. That he was silent and did not make an audio when she started again. "I can't stand it in this manner, but... " Eva raised her finger. It symbolizes the quantity 1 there. The person was wrong. They weren't the only real two in the area. A knight was behind him. That he bent the killer's finger in an unnecessary direction. Shouts were heard obviously within the space. So painful. Nevertheless , Eva didn't seem sorry. It had been like she have been carrying this out sort of thing for a long period. The killer did not appear to wish to talk either, despite the fact that the pain was real. Yet another and something more. Until every thing was finished, but that he did not even speak. All that would be heard from the area were screams. Next up will be the nails of the person. But neither did that he speak. Eva herself had a worried face. The girl was unsure to getting a solution. Suddenly... "Release the spell: all hail Nyx. " So said the killer. Immediately, Eva's eyes widened. The magus shouted at the knight. "Get out of there! " And an explosion occurred.

Chapter 8 - Right out of the Forest

An explosion occurred on the far side of the kingdom. The sound was uproar. The sound alone was enough to chase away the sun-enjoying birds. Nevertheless , no damage was happening. The smoke signs were also perhaps not visible. Needless to say, Rosemary's magic was the real reason for that safety. The main one who witnessed the explosion personally was non-e besides the knight and the magus. The victim was a murderer. The smell of human flesh filled the area. The blood from the explosion stuck to the ground closely. As well as half the man's human anatomy. Whatever it had been, the killer had inflated his stomach. Now, your body have been divided in to two. 1 / 2 of his thighs and feet were still resting on the chair, but her head and chest were lying on to the floor. A lot more than all that, Eveline was more worried about the safety of the who helped her. She looked over the knight who had been trying hard to contain his sickness. "Come out first, it's ok, " Eveline thought to the knight. "H-how about you? " The man's face was nearly white. Eveline did not blame him. That which was before them was way too fantastic when it comes to madness. "It's ok, it's ok. He is dead anyway, there is nothing to guard. " "Then, pardon me. " The knight then lowered his head before exiting the area. Abandoning the human

body and the magus. Unlike the knight early in the day, Eva had a really calm face. She still found this disgusting, but this was not initially she'd seen it. Sometime ago, when she was a young child, wars were frequent. Spells such as this were also usually used when some one was caught by an enemy. But Eva could not believe anybody was still deploying it. "What to complete... " She was glad she witnessed it alone, for Clara - her daughter - was busy accompanying the princess. A spell was recited by the magus to the individuals death which wasn't an illusion. Also it was correct. See your face had died. Nyx the very last thing that he mentions. Eva knew. The magus recognized that name. The name of a goddess. The lady was silent in her thoughts, to the stage that the couple of doors were just opened. Straight away the space was no further so silent. Sounds from beyond your room burst in, alongside oxygen. The breaths of another two individuals were audible. "Mother! " Clara shouted. Her face was filled up with worry. Adelle trailed behind her serenely. "Clara! " Eva panicked. The human body just appeared demonstrably. Prior to the eyes of her daughters. *** Beneath the orange sky, the horse carriage sped off. Through the trees on a road which was maybe not large. There was not an added carriage there.

For the reason that carriage, there have been only two boys plus one horse guide. The three of these are there. The destination was the palace. "What was she speaking about? " Lucius asked Darius. That he was worried earlier in the day. That he couldn't rely every thing on Darius, his heart just isn't in ease. Exactly what had happened was perhaps not that facile to trust. "Ah, she just said that in trade, I will grant her wish. Yes, but I still do not know what she's going to require. " That has been how Darius answered. The clear answer arrived lightly. The expression on the elder's face showed confidence. Like every thing choose to go based on plan and there is nothing to be worried about. His heart also did not appear to be full of anxiety. "What could she request? " Younger one asked straight back. Today, inside his head was a pile of questions. "Whose memory is that? " "What may happen now? " "Why does that place feel so close...? " The largest question for him is, "Who is Peter? " And to avoid those questions, that he tried to fairly share insignificant matters with Darius. Simply to allay concern yourself with all this. Yes, every thing will be fine, right? "I have no idea, perhaps a harvest offering then one that way, " Darius answered again. "Doesn't Darius feel just like... strange? " asked Lucius. They sat across from one another. Those virtually identical faces viewed one another. One was packed with questions. One other one smiled.

Seeing his brother smiling like this, Lucius tried to eliminate the feelings that had arrived at haunt him. "Calm down. Nothing can happen. " The hand then ruffled younger brother's hair. Roughly scrambled it. Who owns golden hair then held a hand that touched it. "What are you currently doing?! " that he protested. The older one then laughed, moving his hand away. "Sorry, sorry. All things considered, you appear to think. And think does not suit you. " "Are you mocking me?! " "No, I am letting you know the facts. Say, when was the last time you thought? " Darius asked. "I've always thought every thing before carrying it out! " A straightforward and insignificant debate. Nevertheless , it somehow made Lucius just a little relieved now. Darius gave a certainty he wouldn't change, even when later the throne becomes his place. "Lucius, have you any idea what my only thoughts are actually? " Darius asked his brother. Starting a fresh conversation. "No, " Lucius replied, shaking his head, "what? " "I wonder what the Old Man's face could be like when Druantia told him about it. " "Looks like he can be shocked or that he defintely won't be shocked at all. It can not be something in the centre. But Darius, exactly what will I really do in the event that you become King? " "Hmm... "

The boy who was simply asked the question thought. His hand was on the chin. His eyes fixed on the ceiling. He'd considered it once, although not so seriously. "Honestly, I believe you certainly can do anything you want when I have the position, " that he said quietly, "it's ok to be lazy too... " Ergo, their conversation fell in to an insignificant shutter. Presupposition, feelings, and ideals. Conversation between two brothers. *** Clara sat on a chair in the mother's room. The sight disgusted her. She had expelled all of the filling of her stomach. Her face looked pale. It did not look healthier at all. She held the hands of two others who have there been. Adelle and her mother. This is the very first time she saw somebody who was torn in two. And only now she cannot keep her calm. "Is Clara better? " Adelle asked, worriedly. Clara answered with a nod. "It's fine, many thanks. " As opposed to Clara, Adelle seemed fine. The only real expression she showed was a worry for a pal. She did not seem disgusted, aside from scared. Eva did think it is odd. But she did not desire to ask now. Her worry lied on a single person, her daughter. "Clara, just sleep, you will end up better. " When Eva spoke. Now, your ex did not argue. Often, she'll say, "I'm fine. " "Sorry, Adelle. So troublesome for you personally too. " "It's ok, it's ok. Clara must rest. " The lady then lay out and fell asleep quickly. Eveline and Adelle only left after confirming that Clara was no more awake. "What did you obtain, Lady Rosemary? " asked Adelle once they closed the

doorway. "Ah, why can you ask, Adelle? " "I would like to know why somebody tried to kill me. " Which was what Adelle said. Her face showed a calm like water. She did not look scared, vengeful, or such a thing. "Uh... last time that he just said about Nyx. " "Ah, thanks. I'll excuse myself, please take care of Clara. "

Chapter 9 - The conclusion

"Clara wants a younger brother! " That statement had stopped every movement of mom. The taller human body turned its head. The appearance on her behalf face failed to reflect anger, but instead a smile. She comprehended the foundation with this request. The pair of them recently visited your home of a member of family who had many kids. Obviously, the atmosphere was not the same as a space only three of these lived in. "Should maybe not? " Her daughter, Clara, continued again. This time around with the slightest hesitation at her very own request. The design on her behalf face showed every thing. Her mother released the fire that has been burning. The girl drew nearer to the little one who stood behind her for a reasonable time. Then, she sat there, facing the tiny girl. "Hmm... right, it will be nice basically could provide you with a little brother... " The 2 identical eyes met. "But us line is definitely female, and for reasons uknown, just one girl exists for every single generation. It certainly is been that way, as your grandmother, your great-grandmother, all... " "Why? That isn't fair! " "Oh, but it's a significant romantic story, Clara knows. They state, at once, our ancestors... " ***

Sunlight woke her up later. The old story that became a dream was cut short. The curtain opener was non-e apart from the individual she knew. Just considering her right back, Clara already knew. "Adelle...? " "Sorry, Clara, did I wake you up? " "Mm... " Clara shook her head slowly, "since when did I sleep? " "You've slept for just one day, really 1 day, during the night. " "Really? " Clara asked in surprise. Nevertheless , the shock did not show on her behalf face. "Really. I am with you since break fast was over. " Clara looked around, at Adelle who had been walking, at the piled scrolls, and at the incoming sunlight. It appeared as if what Adelle said was true. The sun's rays had also dimmed as proof. "Sorry to cause you to accompany me... " "It's ok, it's ok. I was also reading while looking forward to you. Oh! My brothers also have get back. " "From the temple? " "Yup. Appears like they found something good. " "Really? What sort of good thing? " Adelle sat beside her. The girl's face showed happiness, contrary to Clara who appeared to be exactly the same everytime. "I do not know, nonetheless it looks good. My buddy, Darius, looks happier than usual. " "Oh, and that which was Adelle reading early in the day? " Clara eyed the scrolls on dining table rest.

"Ah, this is one way memory works. " Adelle showed the scrolls. Many theories were plastered there. A subconscious state of each individual. The magus was the writer. "Sounds nice... Yet again, thanks for accompanying me... " "Ah, do not mind it, I am also lazy to be within my own place. The duchess and the marquises are increasingly being summoned here, it would appear that due to that problem... " Clara sighed at that. She must have known it was planning to happen. The killer who tried to complete off the princess had finished up in their own hands. Then, the info they got was also missing. Needless to say, this is a subject of conversation for all those of high rank. "How may be the result? " "I met with Lucius earlier in the day... Lucius said the Marquis from Gutham accused the Marquis of Wallowdale to be at fault, but that he did not have any evidence. So their meeting wound up being truly a little unpleasant. " "Hahaha, Lucius is actually good at eavesdropping. " "That's his specialty for some time! " *** On the other part of the palace, Lucius also told Darius the same. The same that he believed to Adelle. "But Wallowdale does not appear to be he'd do any such thing like this. " Lucius continued by the end of all news he previously said. His brother took a quiet sip of tea as that he listened. Definitely calm and prince-like as opposed to Lucius who looked ionate about telling stories.

It absolutely was always that way from their childhood. Besides eating whatever that he may find, eavesdropping, and retelling it with an increase of powerful speech were Lucius's other skills. "Why is that? " Darius asked. The eldest desired to know the logical flow behind the statement. Any explanation which may seem sensible. In the end, that he was an individual who was predicated on logic. "I only heard from the servants. They said that he likes young ones. " Was a remedy that made Darius disappointed. That he needs to have known... Darius must have known to not depend on his brother's explanation. "Like a problem? " continued the older brother. His tone did not show any longer interest. "No! Like doting to them! " Lucius denied again. That he defended his absurd theory. Darius sighed at that. Who was simply the fool who believes the gossip of the ladies in your kitchen? "You trust them? " "They are a precise source! " "There's nothing they do accurately besides chopping meat. " "You never talked for them! " "Nothing good originates from conversing with them! " Their debate heated up. Darius was accusing Lucius to be absurd. Then your younger accused Darius of perhaps not speaking from experience. Over and over. Up or more. To the stage that the chair that were occupied was no further occupied. Both of these were already sitting on their feet. "You asked for information which is the manner in which you paid me?! "

"The rumors you call information?! " "What you don't want?! " "Something accurate and of good use! " But then both of these fell silent. Did not this happen when both were still living on the streets? "What you may not want?! " "Something accurate and of use! " That day was spring. They in the pipeline to steal from merchants who came in once weekly to market second-rate jewelry. Darius asked his younger brother to locate information. The same as today, the boy needed him from the gossip of the fish sellers. Dubious truth. Next, the 2 kiddies had a fight in the pub. Usually the one who stopped them was non-e apart from the small sister. Without them once you know it, both of these had laughed. Memories from days gone by that brought nostalgia along side gratitude to the chest. Their long painful lives was left out, they no more had a need to bother about the hunger of tomorrow. Nevertheless , needless to say, their heads were on the line. The chairs that had cooled off were occupied by both of these in the space. Eldest's room. "So Darius... " After stopping laughing and taking their breath straight back, Lucius started. "Hm? " "What might you do following this? " "Oh that, wait before the old man hears it directly from Druantia. " Darius started initially to explain more seriously and much more slowly. That he

knew that sometimes his younger brother had trouble catching something in his head. "Then I heard, you will see some type of... annoying coronation ceremony and I will have an increased level than that duke and marquises? " "And...? " Actually, Lucius had not been so astonished to see Darius being so ambitious. He previously seen that ambition repeatedly now. Burning determination. Before, his brother's eyes were filled up with the ambition to reside, nevertheless now it absolutely was the ambition to rule. Maybe in Darius' head, power was the best way to live. "And I will be searching for the killer obviously, After all usually the one who sent him. " The more Darius told him, the more the exact same worry grew in Lucius. He'd felt similar to this when Darius wished to meet Druantia. Even though in the long run, they certainly were in a position to get back home safely, there clearly was grounds why that he couldn't ignore his feelings. Lucius loved his two family relations. That he did not doubt Darius' abilities, but the thing that was facing them was undoubtedly dangerous. Way back when, he'd heard from the monks. With the more things at hand, the more dangers would follow. "Will... " Lucius started again slowly, "will you be ok, Darius...? " With that sentence, Darius fell silent. The light in those eyes became dimmer. Lucius knew his brother may also be familiar with most of the dangers. The eldest was more brilliant than him. How could that he maybe not consider it? "Maybe... " Darius answered. His hand gripped the empty cup. His eyes fixed on the ceramic, "I'm unsure... but... " His lips lifted, that he tried to smile confidently. Meanwhile, Lucius was paying

close attention. "But this is actually the easiest way. " The grip on the cup became stronger. Quite strong. But yet another set of hands grabbed Darius' shoulders. The heat made him forget about the inanimate object he previously grasped. Not merely the hands that let it go nevertheless the eyes too. Disappeared from that cup. Those blue eyes met one another. "Darius can perform it! " Lucius said proudly. His face was smiling like sunshine. "Besides, I'm going to be here, Adelle too! " Lucius continued, "we'll continually be together, right? " Darius could look back memory. The figures of both were in tattered clothes. Then, his thoughts made him . Exactly why that he was here. For Lucius, also for Adelle. The light started initially to go back to the ocean. His will to call home, his will to fight. "Yes! " "I will give you no real matter what, I promise! " Lucius then continued. His face still had exactly the same smile. "You made a promise with the crown prince, you understand? " Darius responds. The elder's face was half smiling. The boy held right back the ticklish feeling after saying that. Lucius comprehended, realized the sentence did not suit Darius, and laughed after ward. How ridiculous. "What the hell?! "

Darius did not answer, the elder himself felt the exact same way and laughed too.

Epilogue - The finish

< Adelle's POV > Free days that I rarely get, I spend again reading these pages. The magus' previous records, every thing I want, I brought here, to my room. The maid had well-prepared this room with tea before leaving me. They did an excellent job, even though no body came ultimately back following the cups and jugs are empty. Many people are busy, needless to say, your day will be calm. Everybody else prepared for the function which was likely to happen. Right. Coronation, crowning? Yes, whatever. How troublesome? I am aware. This may only happen because my cousin caught the King's attention. I also wonder why they always attracted attention. However, maybe I ought to be grateful. My buddy will undoubtedly be King. The comfortable life awaits. No, not at all completely. Still, it's much better than cold weather by the street, right? After thinking, maybe the palace is way better. The streets became castles. Obviously, it appears like a lie. Only if I had paid attention to the rumors, I might have told them it had been a lie. Strangely, it certainly happened. Plus, my eldest brother got the goddess's blessing, then secured his position. Doing such things as that... either they're great or simply insane. Confusing people, indeed. But straight back about my buddy, concerning the throne, I actually will him. Whatever that he does.

I can not it that I worry about people. Ah, but does that produce me look bad? Yes, I can not say that I do not care, indeed. It isn't essential to contemplate it. To take care of individuals isn't my job, right? It's my brother's duty. Exactly what a pity, he'll endure so many difficult things. Again, that is his ambition. It had been visible, therefore i will pull my pity, you don't need to have a pity party for him. It's no use either. At the very least, for the present time, it is a happy ending. When my thoughts have stopped, that's when I notice a knock. The knock didn't originate from the entranceway, but from the window. I do not have to change to understand who's coming. Yes, who else is stupid enough to climb up and won't produce the most common means. My cousin, Lucius, will there be. < Lucius' POV > I stood waiting, silently searching while letting Adelle takes her time. The area is nice and good, this veranda also results in the garden. Yes, it's ideal for women. Unfortuitously, she locked this window, forcing me to knock. Only when she did not lock this window, obviously, I'd just enter. What? Shouldn't? I must feel the door? No chance, it's an excessive amount of trouble. Sometimes I might come across butlers plus they were very talkative. Such and such. Every thing is arranged! Sometimes I am uncertain they truly are being paid to serve or being chatty. I need to knock even though it's unlocked? Manners? What exactly are you speaing frankly about? Seriously, we have been family ! Things such as knocking and being too formal are unnecessary, right? Yes, yes, needless to say, I shall knock when confronted with the King's room. Nevertheless , whether or not it's just Adelle and Darius, there is no need, right? Wait one minute... Wait a moment... I'll knock when facing the king's room...

imagine if the king is Darius? Yes! How?! Must i knock or perhaps not? Or could it be? Right now, it absolutely was very nearly a decision that Darius would become King. At the least, candidates. They will have something... what's it called again? Coronation? Ah yes, that. I will not be there. Your choice I made out of Darius. We also asked the King's approval by begging him never to get me in to troublesome issues. Do not say my name. Also... I am unsure I could continue the attitude. Like those nobles. I am going to embarrass my children and myself. Nevertheless the truth is reality. Just sitting in exactly the same place all night to learn is driving me crazy. That is why... I... do not need to get in to this hassle. Then how am i going to help Darius? I understand, I promised him. I am maybe not gifted at things such as a formality. I will be distinctive from Darius. He is like... born with this. Even before entering the palace, Darius surely could choose his words precisely. All too often adults praise him if you are polite. He is calm, sometimes I am confused about how exactly that he does it. Despite the fact that we're brothers, we've the exact same blood, but what that he thought I never was able to guess. I am talking about, which person really wants to have a difficult position such as a King? Yes, obviously, maybe only Darius. But look, in the first place, I suppose it had been impossible. Darius, Adelle, and I, we do not have royal blood. That is... magic? But I am aware a bit. Darius also achieved it because Adelle was here. This is exactly why, in substitution for what that he did for all of us, I needed to greatly

help him. Indeed, I am perhaps not great at making decisions, but there needs to be a thing that can be carried out. Ah... wait one minute! I was considering knocking or maybe not, right? Just how? While I was contemplating that, the sound of a lock opened came. "What have you been doing? " That has been the greeting that came coldly from Adelle. Right. What exactly is my purpose here? Did I let you know early in the day? I forgot. Completely forgot, and I tried to not show it with my expression. "For tea, needless to say. " Soon, I answered to my sister. I walked past her then just take exactly the same cup as her earlier in the day. I noticed something there, the envelope lying alongside the teapot. "Adelle, who's that message from? " "Oh, the eccentric one from the east. " Eccentric person? What type of person? East? I never knew Adelle had friends. My thoughts were simply cut short as a clear sigh originated in behind me. Needless to say, it originated from Adelle. "Don't attempt to make a conversation. Tell me in the event that you forget. " "I did not forget! " Goddamn Adelle and her power to know quickly. Or am I too stupid? "Don't you'll need to ready? " I am attempting to pull up still another topic. At the very least to erase the truth

that I forgot. "What for? " "... for Darius' coronation? " "No, tomorrow I shall come. In of today, they do several things in the temple. " "So the temple does not accept magicians? " I asked, looking at my little sister. Right away, what's the bond involving the temple and never coming? "They accept it! It's exactly that the ceremony is definitely troublesome! " "Right... you always dislike it, From the you fell asleep when praying! " "Look at your self! " Then we now have a fight. Adelle's finger pointed to the glass in her room. Actually, nothing strange using this. We've done it often times. Darius would be the mediator. The huge difference is, this time around there is absolutely no Darius. "You get to sleep more regularly! " I replied. "How could it be! In the event that you drift off 10 times, I only get to sleep once, that is the comparison! " "It's ugly! " "No, you do drift off more frequently. " "You! " I accused her. "You! " he then replied. We answer one another. Our argument may not sound right, or does it seem sensible? Never.

What stopped us is merely yet another knock on the doorway. "Adelle, can there be a challenge? " And so the voice asks from across there. Immediately, Personally i think shocked. I notice that voice. Very acquainted with that voice. It could be ugly to it it, but I do not enjoy this person for I never win a disagreement with her. Clara "Sit well, I'll open the entranceway...! " so Adelle explained. Her eyes did actually say, "We'll keep on with this later. " Then, I possibly could see her right back that's moving away. Her human anatomy... is appropriate. No, no! I was not thinking strange things, just, I ed. Previously, she was really small, her bones were seen. Darius and I were always worried when cold temperatures comes. Maybe... the palace isn't that bad. The entranceway is opened later. Still another mage will there be. "No problem! I simply discovered Clara will not the ceremony. " "No, just my mom. " "Then, Clara, are available in. There is a Brother Lucius too. It's ok, right? " "No problem. " Clara answers. Adelle then invites the 'ice-block' in to her room. Just my feelings or the Clara does not like me? Because Adelle, here we have been, sitting at the exact same dining table, three folks together. "So, what exactly are you planning to do next? " The question arrived on the scene of the mouth of some body besides my sister. I

am curious sometimes, she said it because she cared, curious, or perhaps pleasantries? Nevertheless, Adelle seemed knowledgeable about her, my sister answered first. "Me? Obviously, as usual, I'll learn magic with you anyway, nothing changes. " That's when I begin to see the ice block smile. Somehow, there is something about her. Something I cannot remove. "Thank God... " she said. So soft... Wait! What am I discussing?! No, no, no, forget it! Also essential is what I do want to say. I have ed it, because of Clara, although I hate to say this. "Adelle, I recall! " "See? You totally forgot! You denied it when I said you forgot! " "All right, sorry, sorry! Listen first! " "What? " The moment Adelle asked, her gaze turns towards me, Clara can be taking a look at me. "I'm leaving the palace... I have discussed it to Darius too... " "Where to? " Clara asked. Those brown eyes look at me. Strange, she asks. Could it be simply to donate to the conversation? Or do I dare to believe that she cares? "Far away place. "

That face becomes worried, or I am rendering it up. She looked over me warmly, slowly, the lips moved. "I'll request you to be cautious, frequently you're always careless... " When she reminds me, perhaps not coldly, but with... what? How do i say? I'm my cheeks warm. I don't look at her anymore. "Thank you... " I reply slowly. < Darius' POV > Those brown eyes are the same as his daughter. They both look alike huh... mother and daughter or son. Rosemary. If I'll simply take the throne, there will certainly be described as a lot related to them. Rosemary is just a royal magician, from generation to generation, who knows because when. They've a distinctive history, each generation has only 1 daughter. Sometimes I get confused, can it be deliberately? Like, they'd abort it if it were a boy? Nevertheless , there's absolutely no time for you to think of that. At the least, maybe not now. My gaze diverse, no further to both eyes, but towards the leading. This temple is luxurious. Needlessly to say of the primary Druantian shrine. I will already imagine the protests from the goddess, who does not seem like that goddess if perhaps the shrine isn't good. But in any event, I must thank her. Only as a result of her, I could be here. I understand the nobles cannot just accept me. If your choice is created by His Majesty the King, you can find way too many methods to thwart your choice. Much like protests in line with the approval of nobles. Not forgetting, the gentle heart of the old man. Adding the weak soldiers we've.

The incident that night is unforgettable. A testament to the incompetence of the soldiers shown onto my face spectacularly. Also, the fact Lucius can climb in through the window in to my room. It seems like the nobles may possibly bribe the soldiers, never to guard precisely. Yet, this really is only an estimate. I've no proof at all. But I'll change it out. All that could be troublesome. I am aware. Much must be changed out of this kingdom. I understand just how busy it really is. Following this, dilemmas should come. It generally does not stop and it's really long. I am aware it. However the reasons I've are much larger than the troubles in the future. I am going to do it, whatever it's to safeguard their eyes. Just ing it brought courage back again to me. how they laughed, how they fought. My decision just isn't wrong. With certainty, I step my feet while watching great monk. I leaned using one leg before him. My head talks about the altar. Sentences are read if you ask me. His white beard moves as that he speaks. A divine message from the goddess to another location king, they said. Ultimately, the fantastic monk asks. Having an aged voice, in my experience. "Do you promise and swear solemnly to devote you to ultimately the Goddess, to Rosewell, to His Majesty the King? " "Yes, I promise. " "By the holy love bestowed upon-" "I, I cause you to the Crown Prince, the 49th successor of King Rosewell. " The voice changed! This incident... is similar to that day. I couldn't stop myself from maintaining my position, from turning around. My eyes by to get the figure I've ever met, right facing me.

The fantastic monk himself had also prostrated right before her. I need to maintain my appearance... by doing exactly the same. Strangely everyone else, who had previously been watching, could now only close their eyes. "They can not see me, however they will surely hear me. Let us move ahead, get down on our knees, Darius. " That's how Druantia said. Easy as a kid. Used to do what she said. Bowed my head before that goddess. Druantia put her hand together with my head. "I have sanctified you, bless you, and today allow you to the successor of the King. That he, who tries to hinder, will receive my wrath. " Druantia said. I will have the sting around my own body. She... sounded love a goddess at this time. Though I am uncertain what she said was the correct text. Nevertheless , she actually is a goddess. She may do it. "Those eyes, together with your sincere heart, if indeed they stay like this, I shall often be with you. " Now... it's done. An nearly absolute throne is mine. "Rise up, Darius. Present yourselves to the kingdom. "

Extra Chapter - The God and Goddess

The heavenly altar was the meeting host to the gods and goddesses. At the round dining table, eight of these sat down. Alphonse, Druantia, Versava, Dolana, Felina, Dacia, Calcio, Ophachus, and the empty chairs. The gods and goddesses truly wouldn't block the way of every other, if and only when nothing went wrong. It absolutely was that recently what the goddess of nature was doing had shocked all. To connect to humans directly was forbidden for them. Additionally they lived within an agreement. "I know you frequently do what you would like, but such as this can be an act that crosses the line, Druantia, " said Versava. That he was the god of wisdom, along with justice. By means of a human noble, Versava sat there quietly. That he did not have a tinge of anger, it absolutely was exactly that this god knew perfectly in regards to the rules that must not be broken. "That's right, non-e people can summon humans with their place or arrive at their place, unless they truly are dead, " said Dacia. God of the circle of life and death. That he was such as for instance a creature named an elf, with long ears and a hood. Appeared as if a hunter. "I only talked to Peter! What's wrong with that?! You all talked to Peter too! " The goddess who was simply reported to be guilty raised her voice. Protest to all or any others. "This is unquestionably not the same as Peter, Druantia... " Felina also raised her

voice. She was the prettiest, even one of the other goddesses, "Peter is really a singularity. That he visits us, perhaps not we who visit him. " "I know you loved him, Druantia. But the truth is reality, Peter is fully gone, " now it's Dolana's turn to express, "you have not opted for Champion since way back when now. " Dolana, the goddess had very nearly the exact same form as Dacia. They both resembled creatures called elves. Then, countless arguments were thrown against Druantia. A very important factor was without a doubt, each of them disliked Druantia's act of meeting humans directly. Druantia was also being selfish. Didn't wish to be blamed and defended herself. What stopped them from arguing was the sound of footsteps. "I'm sure Druantia did not mean to violate the principles. " The main one who came was who owns golden hair, his eyes blue because the sky. His face was gentle but in addition firm at exactly the same time. That he bowed as you're watching other gods and goddesses once they could see his form. "I'm sorry I am late, Alphonse. " "There's no issue with that, Azar. " Alphonse, the god of time and space, finally opened his voice. Its appearance appeared to be the oldest of the mythical creatures, a dragon. "Azar! " shouted the goddess cheerfully. Finally, some one defended her! But Alphonse knocked available many times, asking these to cover attention. "Since everyone are here, we could begin. I request you to come maybe not due to Druantia, nonetheless it is approximately a prophecy that may happen. "

Alphonse said, then continued soon, "history might repeat it self. "

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