Mulan led the way inside the woods. We were going further in, away from the cliff overlooking the sea. We have searched a wide area from noon till sundown, but the ruins go further into the forest. If we blindly searched for the entrance by ourselves, I am afraid that we would have spent days and precious time. ’It was a good call to have a truce with the lycans.’ I thought. "The ruins are quite big." Mulan said, starting a conversation. "As I recall, this ruins was once a palace. It is said that this was a gift of the first ruler to his wife." "I see." I replied. "It is a shame that this palace deteriorated like this." "The exterior might be in ruins, but the interiors are at least preserved by us. Well, with a little bit of magic that remained within the palace." Mulan said. "You can still see the palace’s interior in it’s full splendor. Hahaha." He laughed out heartily. "It looks like a good lair for you lycans." I said with a smile. "Is that why you were ready to fight us for
The door looked like any other ordinary door. It was made of hard wood, with wooden frames. In a normal human eye, they would only see a door that leads inside a room. The only problem is, no one can open the door. They would only think that it was locked inside. But for us Spartans that were gifted with magic, we are sensitive to magic depending on one’s high magic perception.In my eyes, I can see a thin veil like curtain cloaking the door. It was enveloping the door like a protective barrier or shield. "Have you tried to break open this door in the past?" I asked Mulan. "So many times." Mulan replied with a shrug of his shoulder. "Here, let me demonstrate." He slowly approached the door with his hand to touch it. *CRACKLE*I heard something when Mulan retracted his hand swiftly. "Well, this happens after I simply touch it." Mulan showed me his slightly burned hand. "With just a slight touch, something like this happened." I am now sure for a fact that this room was cloaked wit
The inside of the room was pitch black, it was as if my eyes were closed. The temperature as well was cold. It felt like I entered a room of complete nothingness.I started a small fire burning on the top of my palms to make light. I tried moving it from left to right, trying to figure out how big this room was. But unfortunately, I was not able to see anything. No furnitures, no walls, and not even a ceiling. It was a if I was never entered a room, it felt as if I was not even inside a room in the first place. I walked, trying to assess my surroundings. "Looking around, it feels like I was transported into a different space after entering the room." I said. I walked aimlessly with no direction in particular. After some time of walking, I made a conclusion that this space seemed to be endless. Therefore, even if I walked aimlessly it will not take me anywhere. I stopped walking and was deep in thought. "I will just tire out if I walk even further. Is this some kind of test, what sh
The baby that was wrapped carefully in fine cloth and was being cradled by the midwife, had a crown of silver hair and shining silver eyes. The babe’s expression was so peaceful, as if you would not want to make any noise to startle him. "W-What kind of sorcery is this?!" The male attendant that was beside the emperor freaked out. "How can the concubine birth such an... an albino?!"Everyone inside the courtyard heard the male attendant’s words. They gasp after hearing that an albino was birthed by the emperor’s concubine. The people from Eden’s neighboring country Kabul had olive brown skin and black curly hair, other hair colors were unheard of. With a country that never had seen other hair colors except for black, they will think ill thoughts about the baby. "H-How dare you..." A weak voice was heard from inside the birthing quarter. A beautiful woman who looked like in her early twenties came out with a maid helping her. She had silky black hair and porcelain white skin, but h
The scenery once again changed, and we were now in a different courtyard. What I saw now was a small Spartacus , running around with a ball in hand. He looked at about five years of age. I also see his mother sitting under a tree’s shade with the king. They looked like they were having tea together. The ancient One led me near the king and his concubine, and I was able to hear their conversation. "Your majesty, I have given you such a big burden." I hear the concubine say. "Because of Sparta, you have been arguing with your ministers in court often. If only... Sparta was born a normal child." She seemed sad. "You do not need to worry, my love. I am doing this because Sparta is our son." The king said. "Whatever the prime minister and the queen throw at our little Sparta, I will block them with all my might." "I know how you feel your majesty. Sparta, he is our precious son. Who would have thought that such prophecy would be connected to him?" The concubine has said. "I am not
I looked at the ship where the young ancient One boarded as it departed until it vanished into the horizon. After that, the surroundings slowly changed. We were now back at the vast and wide space where we were standing at first. 'I guess that is the end of the flash back.' I thought and looked at the ancient One. "That was about my childhood before I came into this continent." The almighty One said. "Just to tell you, that ship never made it to Kabul. The queen sent her soldiers to every Kabul port. She has gained entry to Kabul with the reason that they were searching for a very dangerous criminal that is to be killed on sight. Fortunately, in the short period when I was at sea, I was able to learn face changing magic, and that helped me and Songrim to get past them without getting caught." He explained. 'So I inherited my face changing magic from the ancient One.' I thought. "Then, how were you able to come here in this continent?" I asked in curiosity. As I recall from the an
As the parents, Isabella and I will play a crucial role in our child's future. Prophecy or not, I am willing to do everything in my power to ensure that my child will have a good upbringing and bright future. "The chosen one is meant to carry a huge burden . You, his parents and the other guardians that the divine beasts will choose will become his pillars of support." The ancient One said. "The original prophecy, is not something to be done easily. I myself, was side tracked after gaining happiness in my life." "If I may ask, what is the original prophecy that has been foretold?" I asked with upmost curiosity. "We have known about the prophecy of the Chosen One, but it is not clear and quite vague. We only know that the Chosen One will have the same ability as you, the almighty One, and he will be the one to inherit the forbidden magic."Having to know the real prophecy can be helpful for Isabella and I in the future. The chosen One is still our child after all, and we plan to pr
After successfully obtaining the key fragment hidden away in the old Spartan palace that is now the lycans lair, I hastily wrote a note to Kyler and Victor and let them be carried by carrier pigeons. "Your majesty, I am sure they will receive the notes by tomorrow." Cyril said. "The rendezvous point has been set to two days from now. I just hope that everything is well in Vice-Captain Victor's side." He said with a worried face. "I believe that Victor and his men with him will do well in their mission, like how they have always been successful with the others." I replied.Victor is one of the capable men Kyler has chosen to lead his special unit. I have full confidence in Kyler’s keen eye for exceptional talent. He was able to chose a select few in his special unit that are all top notch in their capabilities. "It looks like you have got what you came here for." Mulan walked towards us with a wide grin. "I was doubting that you could obtain the thing that was guarded carefully in t