“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,
For a long moment, I can only stare at her, dumbfounded. I’m very sure it’s around 11 in the night. “You’re still awake, My Lady.” I find myself saying She rolls her eyes at that, though the smile stays “Not at all. Didn’t you know I can sleep with my eyes open too?” “It’s late.” I walk over to w
“I did not know you’d become familiar with the kitchens so soon, My Lady.” “If by soon, you mean a few hours ago, then yes.” Dinah holds her cup in both hands “The staff at this palace is nice enough to make me suspicious sometimes.” Indeed. Though it’s likely because this place is under Lukas’ au