Chapter 27 Separate Training Arthur pulled a small box under his bed and opened it. Seven golden gemstones of varying sizes laid inside. He picked up the smallest stone, around two inches in diameter, before shutting the lid again and returned it under his bed.  “Shall we start?” he said and hopped on his bed. “Sure,” Hula replied, hovering closely …

Chapter 26 Ignorance and Cowardice “Mighty Kingdom of Pendragon?” Arthur’s eyes squinted, tracing the words from the picture book they read last night. It was an hour before the afternoon. They just finished their early lunch a while ago and he was sitting in front of the dining table while Katarina washed the dishes in the wooden sink. “Pendragon?” he …

The Enchantress and the Phoenix Once upon a time, in the Mighty Kingdom of Pendragon, there lived an enchantress named Florafyr. She was a beautiful maiden, her hair as golden as the moons of Dillunelle, her skin as white as the clouds, and her eyes as lush as the trees of spring. It happened that she was powerful as well; …

Chapter 25 The Phoenix’s Curse Arthur stared at the first page in awe, his body hair standing at full length. On that page, a beautiful woman stood and her face portrayed a cunning resemblance to the painting of his mother from the secret chamber. Her long and curly golden hair flowed across the parchment and above her, a flaming bird …

Chapter 24 Colors of Change “This one, how do you read this syllable?” Arthur glanced sidewards, looking at Vlanca with hopeful eyes. The girl bit her lip for a moment. Her cheeks blushed before unsurely opening her mouth. “Ba?” His eyes squinted as he shook his head ever slowly. “Ah… Ah…” “No, it’s ta!” A smile curved his lips upon …

Chapter 23 Differences The following day, after finishing their breakfast, Katarina busied herself in the garden like she always did. Arthur, meanwhile, stayed inside his room in silence. He meditated atop his bed, his eyes tightly shut while Hula floated behind him and keenly watched his back. In the northern corner, Vlanca was sitting down in a chair. Her eyes …

Chapter 22 Minute Step “Arthur, should we go faster? They’re gaining on us!” Duliri asked as the golden stone atop him glowed faintly. Arthur tightened his grasp to the staff, his waist rotating a few degrees. “No!” His body tilted slightly to the side while Duliri made the first turn of their second lap. “Azeah’s not using her mana yet, …

Chapter 21 Crude Magic “Focus, Arthur. Focus,” Duliri urged, his lips appearing a little twisted from excitement. “Better said than done!” Arthur scratched his head in annoyance. “Just stay quiet, I’m concentrating.” It had been a few minutes since he began attempting to perceive mana again. And this time, Duliri voluntarily swapped places with Hula. He was jovial, too eager …

Chapter 20 The Flow of Mana Arthur looked the other way, hiding the grimace he held upon reading the words he dreaded. Hula laid beside him, the obsidian orb that sat atop its open mouth had gradually changed to golden topaz. The sun now shone brightly, much hotter than what he could bear. Arthur stood up and sat near the …

Chapter 19 The Boy Loved by Mana “Stop! Stop!” Arthur exclaimed through telepathy, his eyes suddenly flaring with excitement. “I want to read that part myself. Let’s stop that for now. Wait for me until I return to my room.” “I understand,” Hula replied, audibly fascinated with his lord’s enthusiasm. Arthur stared at his bowl, his heart beginning to race. …