Lark's voice softened as he addressed the young girl before him, "What is your name?" Strikingly resembling someone from his past and adorned with a gold hairpin, she seemed unmistakably familiar but Janiella paid him no mind, not recognizing the man at all."Father, her name is Janiella. It seems s
The secret of attaining Empyrean status was involved, so the temptation of the golden hairpin was great, hence the significant conflict."Let's head to Ulthar Island. I'm curious about this Island Lord!" said Alexander. He turned and opened the door, preparing to depart.Having concluded their busin
"Alexander, you're insolent! I was merely testing the waters!" Truman retorted, his voice laced with disdain.The undeterred Truman stubbornly brandished his sword and charged at Alexander. How much force he had exerted in his previous attack remained known only to him."Likewise!" Alexander surged
"Please, my honored guest!" Atwood wore a smile, but his true intentions were a mystery."Let's go," Alexander commanded, glancing back at his companions. They were already at the doorstep; there was no turning back. They came to Trio Alliance Island with a purpose.As the group passed by, Atwood's
"It's good that you have found her, but how do we prove that she is the young Island Lord?" Atwood's directness cut through the tension."The golden hairpin on her head is the best proof," Lark asserted, confident that the heirloom of Trio Alliance Island's leaders was sufficient evidence. Everyone
The night sky was dark and overcast. Alexander and his companions sat quietly in the courtyard, not enjoying the moon but unsure of what their plan was."Why are we sitting here? Since we're trading with Atwood tomorrow, we should go to bed early," said Lark, confused."No one is stopping you," Alex
"Atwood, it's a good thing you went early. Otherwise..."Truman was halfway through his sentence when he was slapped across the face, stumbling back a few steps. The sudden act left the room in stunned silence, one could hear a pin drop."Hmph!" Atwood took a deep breath, trying to control his anger
"Mister Kane, you have to make it back in one piece. Olivia is waiting for you at home!" Janiella's voice was laced with worry as she watched Alexander walk away. She knew all too well the ache of living without parents."Don't worry about me. These guys are no match for me," said Alexander with a d