“You two haven’t been properly introduced to each other, have you?” She says, then looks back at the Knight He doesn’t hesitate “Captain of the Empress’ Royal Guard, Theodore, at your service, Lady Sigmond. It is an honor to make your acquainted.” It takes very ounce of willpower in my bones not t
The walk back to the Crystal palace is most winded one I’ve ever taken. No longer has Sir Theodore left that I break into a run, hurrying to the hallway where my room is, my heart beating loud in my ears. So this is what she had in mind the moment she knew Zen had a ‘soulmate’. Someone to hold ont
“Did I? All I did was talk about my ambitious goals and you were so enthralled that you forgot everything that was on your mind.” Lukas winks “Hardly my fault, don’t you think?” I shake my head with a sigh. Well, I’ll give it to him that he successfully distracted me and consequently, I feel a lot
Of course, I know that much. I know just how easily my life could end here any moment. But still… “You don’t sound like you disapprove though.” I point out “Don’t you think I might drag down the team?” “Magic affinity is helpful when looking for traces of a curse.” Lukas tells me “And one of your
“Bow in reverence and offer your most loyal greetings to the twenty-sixth Emperor of the Empire Of Greten, Alpha Vidar De Lunarius Devereaux, the rightful ruler of this Holy Empire.” The announcer is supposed to say that proclamation is a loud, booming voice, but he says it simply and quietly. At
I remain silent, since I have nothing to say about those words. He chuckles when the silence prevails, and it sounds rueful. “Rosalina told me you demand we restore the fame of your House.” “That is correct.” I say, and turn my head to the look at the several bottles placed on the side table of hi
“Be that as it may.” The Emperor says at length “I shall grant all your demands, so long as you pledge your loyalty to the House of Devereaux.” A pledge of loyalty. One that would tie my life to the one on the throne. Of course, the old man wants to ensure I can never escape their hold. The bonds t
He laughs at that, a quiet guffaw “That would be just fine, Lord Sigmond.” … By the time I feel composed again, the sun has already gone down. I brush my hair back from my forehead, letting out a long breath. “You fight well.” I set aside the practice sword in my hand Across the training ground,