After stuffing my last remaining dress into my wardrobe, I took a look at my new bedroom. I shared this bedroom with three other apprentices. Apprentices did not have a lot of personal space. My bed, the small table next to my bed and my wardrobe were all I had. I really did not understand what Lilian needed to help …

After some coaxing from Janus, Joanne finally retired to her room. Only Carlisle was left with Arina. Carlisle remained seated at the table in the backyard away from Arina. He poured a cup of tea for himself and began to read the book Janus gave it to him before he left.  Time passed, the two of them each occupying a …

Carlisle followed the sound of the chains to the courtyard with the peach tree. Peach blossoms were floating down, peppering the courtyard with pinkish petals. This beautiful scene was marred by the girl being chained to a pillar. She was pulling at the metal chain that circled her wrist. It was a long chain which allowed her to walk around …

“Arina.” “Arrived,” I replied while raising my hand. I saw the slight nod from the tutor and let out a breath. Luckily the tutor could hear my voice amid this noisy environment. I didn’t feel comfortable shouting out.  Today was the day where seniors graduated from the Manor’s academy and those who were six years old or above entered the …

“How can I help you?”   A weathered middle age woman greeted the two men in front of the door of her house reverently. She knew just from their appearance that they were people of importance. People she dared not offend. The two men held themselves with pride, their clothes were made from the best material. The swords they carried were …

“Secret?” I ask uncertainly. “Yup a secret.” She nods. Then a long silence follows. Although still looks impassive with no emotions on her face, her fingers begin to fidget. “I promise it’s a good secret. Nothing bad. And I am definitely not someone weird. No…” She chews on her lips insecurely, finally showing something akin to emotion on her face. …

If you ask me aside from my family and life back at home, what do I miss most. I would answer you TV drama, silly novels and the internet. Sure there are some sort of entertainment in this underwater kingdom. Like Cordelia and her daily display of princess hysterics or like Lance and his daily burst of anger at Cordelia. …

“Are you happy now? Killing yourself on purpose.”  The bomb Carl drops leaves everyone speechless.  “Lord Valentine, what is Carl talking about?” I ask, my voice quivering. It’s too much to take in. I was killed as a sacrifice for a dark curse. The fact that Lord Valentine no longer has a body to return to in his own world. …

Life continues on. Surprisingly Cordelia does not run off to the land after sending her assassin into prison. She shows the reluctantly kidnapped Prince Lance around. The prince was angry with Cordelia, but after a while he gave in (probably under the persuasion of Cordelia’s superhuman strength).  They begin their lovey dovey life. From what I heard the King is …

“It’s now?” I shout in shock.  You’re telling me the assassination that kills side-character Ianthe is now? How can you still be so calm? What should I do? Shield. I need a shielding spell.  “Calm down, Ianthe. I am here. I won’t let anyone harm you. And Cordelia isn’t as weak as you think.”  Just as I’m about to mumble …