It felt cold. Perhaps it was night time. There were also sounds of people talking. Where was it coming from?
“Uhhn…” Rose slowly opened her eyes, a dim light from a candle only slightly illuminated the surrounding.
She looked to her left and then to her right. A wooden building. Under her was a bed. She’s been to this place before.
“The village?” Rose shot up into a sitting position. She got off the bed and opened the door to outside. There was apparently a party going on.
Rose could stare stupefyingly at the scene. People drinking around, chatting about, laughing, children running and also one particular figure who was just sitting at a table with a couple of other women., Yuki.
Rose made her way to Yuki who seemed to be having a good time with the women. As soon as she got to the location, Rose tapped on Yuki’s shoulder.
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In the streets of the Western Omni region, two figures walked together side by side like a couple on their honeymoon. They definitely seemed to be enjoying their time. They ate deserts, went to the arcade, chatted and laughed. Phillip and Cecilia seemed very close now.Around noon, they were back at Cecilia’s mansion. They did not take the carriage or any vehicles nor did they bring any maids or butlers. They only wanted to enjoy their time between them.They were currently at the front gate where Phillip’s carriage to take him back to his mansion was parked.“Thank you for taking me out today as well.” Cecilia bowed.Phillip also bowed. “And thank you for coming with me. I must go now, see you again Cecilia.” Phillip was about to step into his carriage, when someone was suddenly shouting.“Hey! Cecilia! We’re back~!”&
The night was still and cold as gushes of wind blew past the city. Clatters from cats knocking over things, barks from dogs that guarded houses and silent footsteps of two people running and jumping from roof to roof. The figures were wearing black outfits.Then they stopped for a bit when they were close to their destination. The front gate was guarded by two soldiers as well a few more groups patrolling the area outside and the inside. Security was tight as what to be expected of a Noble’s home. However, that would not stop the acts of the two figures.One of them held out its hand. Out of thin air, a crossbow appeared in its hand and it was also already loaded with a hooked arrow along with a long rope. It aimed down the sight, aiming for the iron veranda of the mansion.The trigger was pulled and the arrow flew over the fence and stuck itself on the iron bars. The figure tugged on the rope to make sure it was s
Flames ablaze. Thundering roars. Heavy footsteps. Screams of fear. Deafening explosions. One being, that stands above all.The humanoid figure was tiny, yet it appeared so large. It was not an illusion. The large presence was from its energy that towers to the sky seemingly to no end. Its blazing eyes glared in bloodshot.The scene changed. Now a black black empty space filled the sight. One cannot tell whether one was closing its eyes or it just simply pitch black. Until another figure appeared but only for a brief moment and said a few words.“Be prepared. For what’s coming.”“Haah-!” Matthew woke up and instantly took a deep breath. He sat straight on his bed and he was panting heavily. His head hurts, but he did not pay much mind as his thoughts are more focused on something else.“What was that?” Matthew asked himself. His breathing
“When you say that I could try training with the butler, I didn’t think that it would be right now,” said Matthew as he picked up the wooden sword handed to him by the maids.“Bart does not do much other than directly serving me, so he has time on his hands,” said Gustav.”So feel free to train with him whenever.”“My lord, are you sure about me training this young man?” Asked Bart the butler.“It is fine. I will just be in my office. Well, good luck to you Matthew.” Gustav said lastly before heading off.“I could also train you if you want, but close combat isn’t my forte,” said Yuki.“It’s fine. I’ll give this a go first.” Matthew spun the sword in his hand. “So how are we gonna do this?”“Hmm you are already well trained as a Hunter
The weekend, the day when most people were not working and just enjoyed their day without worries of their work. Naturally the streets were packed with people bustling about their activities. Merchants and shop owners were handling their dear customers with smiles. The sun was out and only slightly hidden behind the clouds, a perfect day to go out.So was Cecilia and Phillip who once again were going out together. They only wore casual wear to blend in the sea of people. They were sitting at a table in a restaurant to have lunch together. One would have to pay close attention to keep track of them.“So… Remind me why we are spying on them?” Matthew asked Rose who was sitting in front of him.“I already told you!” Rose said with an angry but not loud voice.“I forgot.”“Hah…” Rose sighed. “There’s something
Yuki was currently in her room, just laying on her bed while reading a book. Her eyes shifted left and right as she slowly moved down the lines of the paragraph. Small gasps and giggles came from her every now and then. She rolled around on her bed while covering her face with the book.“Aww~ this is so sweet! They are too sweet! Just get married already!” She shouted inside the book.KNOCK KNOCK“Uwaa!” Yuki was very surprised by the sudden knock.“Miss Nakamura, Lord Gustav wishes to see you right now.” A male voice, possibly the butler’s, came through the door.“O-oh, alright. Be there in a sec.” Yuki replied back while hiding the book under her pillow.She got off the bed and tied her hair back into a ponytail. Then she put on a proper shirt and bent down to tie her shoes.“W
“Get up boy. This is not the end. Get up!” A distant voice in the darkness called out. A familiar voice.Matthew’s eyes slowly opened. He groaned as he tried to sit upright. His neck hurt and he wanted to massage it, when he moved his hand, it was stopped by something and he heard some metallic clatters.Matthew looked at his hands that were locked by metal tied together. “Chains?” Then he looked at his feet, they were also chained.He looked around him. It was dim and had poor lighting, but he was able to make out the interior of the room. It was barred with iron, the floor was made of hard cement, the wall was made of earth and there were stairs to his left.Matthew was confident after seeing this, he was now in a prison. But what has he done to be imprisoned? Just as Matthew wondered, a voice suddenly came from the dark, unlit area.“Ah, you
In an alleyway, away from the crowds of people, two figures were having a conversation.“Sorry, but no.”“Come on Chia. Help me out here.” Yuki begged the girl.“I’m already busy with other things, okay? And you still haven’t paid the last favour you owe me.” Chia looked and shut her eyes from Yuki.“Erk! That, I uhh… I promise I’ll pay it back someday, but right now I really need your help, please!” Yuki clapped her hands together as begged even more.Chia took a peek at the pitiful Yuki in front of her. She sighed. “Hah~ fine, I’ll at least hear you out, I’ll decide later.”“Great!” Yuki immediately cheered up as if all that pleading was just an act.“So, what is it?” Chia turned her head to face Yuki. Yuki was slight