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Chapter 70: Lucky Bandits
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I laughed and sprayed him with water again. I swam away but at the speed of his movement he immediately caught up with me. We're near the coast, enjoying the seawater with the bright moon watching us from above."You don't play fair!"He just chuckled and hold my waist."I don't play fair when it comes to you."I hooked my arm around his neck. With my fingers, I traced the droplets of waters from his neck down to his chest. He followed with a look what I was doing."What are you thinking? Hmm?"He pulled me closer. Our bodies stuck together under the water. He rested his nose in my temple and caressed my back. The breath is calm."I just wonder ... will the time come when Devon will apologize to me?""Only time can tell, baby."I sighed."Don't think too much. And even if she will apologize, I'll never forgive her. I can't forgive her even if you're her twin. She inflicted you so much pain. She almost killed you many times. I'm sorry , but I prefer her rotting in jail. ""It's not tha
Blood and Darkness Chapter 72: Happiest
I can feel someone holding my hand firmly. That was the first thing I noticed when the spirit woke up. So even though my eyelids were heavy, I tried to open them. I want to confirm that it's him. I want to make sure I'm alive and not just fantasizing about everything.I saw the white ceiling as I opened my eyes. I blinked several times and checked my breathing. True, I'm still alive."Desire ..."I looked to the side. There, I saw him. His face was full of concern. He's still wearing his suit. But you are hardly contaminated. Maybe when entering the burning house. True, he came to save me. To fulfill his promise of protecting me and our child."Are you okay? Are you in pain? Wait, I'll call the doctor. You need to be checked again." He stood up, but I hold his hand.I shook."Please ... stay."He sat down again. He caressed my face. His eyes are filled with genuine care and concern. He put a kiss on my cheek. I closed my eyes for a moment to feel the warmth from his kiss.I really tho
Blood and Darkness Chapter 73: Life is Never Fair
A solemn, sweet melody from the citharas enveloped the palace. One signal from the chamberlain and I glided through the silk curtains, toward the grandiose hall.Poise. Calmness. Confidence.Three things I've learned from the mistress of imperial performers. The years of practice taught me the perfect stance, moves, and all the gracefulness I needed.Dancing for the royal court's entertainment has been my life ever since I reached puberty. I've long accepted the life fate had offered me. This is my fate. To be a slave, to be caged in this palace forever.The Kingdom of Eravia is where the mages rule. It was where my mother lived throughout her life. She was also one of those less fortunate people who was born as a slave, but not as unfortunate as the commoners, for she was a royal entertainer with imperial privileges. But to me, it wasn't privileges. All those years, I couldn't bring myself to enjoy whatever the palace could offer me. It felt as though I was always chained, someone wh
Blood and Darkness Chapter 74: The Fire's Master
A disturbing noise woke me up in the middle of the night. I thought it was only a dream, but when I realized I was having difficulty in breathing, I moved my heavy eyelids at once to open my eyes.Smoke. I could smell smoke. And the noise outside... it seemed like people were shouting, panicking.It didn't take long before I realized what was happening. The smoke was suffocating. There must be a fire outbreak in the palace!My eyes widened in horror, terrified for myself and for everyone else inside the palace. It's just a few days after the royal occasion. How could this happen?I hurried down my bed and went straight to the door, never minding what I was wearing. I don't think I have the luxury of time to change my long nightdress with something more decent.My legs shuddered to a stop when I saw how thick the smoke in the hallway was. For a moment, I was afraid of going further. I could feel it. I could feel the heat from the fire. I could feel the burning. It was near.Sure, it wa
Blood and Darkness Chapter 75: Whorehouse?
"Oh!" I reacted with horror. I forgot about that! I looked around, panicking, and was about to find a place anywhere out of the public's sight, when I felt something over my shoulders.I turned and my eyes widened when I saw who was standing tall beside me, putting a black cloak over my shoulders.Even he was meters away when I first saw him, it's impossible to not recognize him, nor mistake him for any other man. His crystal clear, pitch black eyes were like no other. And how could I forget how he looked at me that day?"Wait... your eyes," the man muttered in a low baritone. "Perhaps, are you from-""I-I beg your pardon, sir. Thank you for the cloak but I have to go..." Before he could move an inch, I turned away and walked as fast as I could.What if he recognized me? Will he bring me back to my kingdom? And where am I even? If that man is from Eravia, then does that mean I'm still around the kingdom?No, you're not. I guess we're in Solterra, Raja interrupted my haywire thoughts.
Blood and Darkness Chapter 76: Unethical
I didn't go through a proper education, but if I categorize my knowledge, I'm far from illiterate. I know it's very impossible for a mage to have the ability to summon dragons. Even the spirit mages-the ones considered as the most powerful in Eravia, has considered that ability beyond their power. So how could a mere slave like me do that?Since you're a mage? Then maybe you're not a pure-blooded mage like what you believe."But my mother said my father was a mage. What you're saying is impossible."I don't know everything about you since I was just awakened recently, but if you were able to summon me, then one thing is for sure, you are not a pure-blooded mage."Just a minute. I... summoned... you? I didn't summon you."Yes, you did. Unconsciously. Usually, people who has that ability can summon their dragon spirits as early as five years old. But since you weren't aware that you have the ability, I woke up late. You facing death and life situation was the trigger."I still don't und
Blood and Darkness Chapter 77: Inside the Caravan
I don't understand. Every element knows how to recognize their masters, and so does fire. What did that mean?The palace will collapse anytime soon. You should be out by that time. Hurry now, Ophelia.I have so many questions but the voice was right. I should leave the palace first before I get buried alive."Is this really true? Fire won't burn me?" Though I can see it in my own eyes, I found it strangely fascinating that I couldn't believe it. It's too surreal and impossible. I mean, no one in Eravia can do this kind of sorcery-if this can be classified as one.Move now, Ophelia, the voice demanded.Without further ado, I leaped towards the blazing stairs. I was doubtful at first, scared that the spell or whatever magic is happening to me has a time limit or something like that. But all the uncertainties were washed away when I felt something different in my body. The heat coming from the fire brought me the kind of warmth I never thought I'd feel in this kind of situation. It was a
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"I don't have any ability, though.""Why is that so? If you're a mage, you can at least do a bit of sorcery. No offense intended, but that alone is not something normal.""I know. That is why I have to see my father so he can explain everything to me.""Let's just hope for the best," she said gently and opened a door."Here you go. I will send a servant here shortly with some clothes you can use. The chamber is clean and you may take a bath to clean yourself. I suggest you take a rest after. You can start helping me tomorrow.""If only I could only let you see how grateful I am... Thank you so much, Thiara."And for the first time in my entire existence, I found a friend. Three weeks later...Holding a tray of food and drinks, I went to serve the customers. With my more or less three weeks of staying here, I grew accustomed with the things Thiara taught me. She was glad of my coping up. I was, too. To see people everyday is like a breathe of fresh air. To finally witness how the outsi
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