Chapter 18 Agreement “My deductions are true, I presume…” Arthur looked straight at the staff that hovered overhead. His statement was answered with another silence from Hula. Duliri, on the other hand, pouted like a child who lost his playmate to another child. “With enough distance from me, Duliri’s and your consciousness will both occupy the staff. The question now …

Chapter 17 Hula Duliri “Who are you?” Arthur asked again when the staff didn’t answer his initial question. His voice barely above a whisper, his throat ready to scream for help at any moment. “There’s no need to be tense, young master,” the staff answered calmly, yet it came out extremely imposing. “I am Duliri, your enchanted staff.” “YOU’RE NOT …

Chapter 16 The Other Side “What are you thinking, Arthur?” Duliri whispered as soon as Katarina walked out of the door. “Are you trying to get me destroyed?” “No,” Arthur gently opened his eyes. His hands parting the blanket above him. He sat at the upper end of his bed. His eyes refused to look at Duliri as he bit …

Chapter 15 Promises “Are you really going to drink that?” Arthur hesitantly asked, wrinkles lined in his forehead. His eyes shifted from Vlanca to her wooden bowl. It was filled with thick and syrupy liquid. Its dark reddish color almost robbed his appetite away. “Honey,” Katarina said in a low tone. “Does her food make you uncomfortable?” He desperately shook …

Chapter 14 The One at Fault Many beasts desired to get closer, but none of them dared. It was as though there was a wall keeping Arthur and the girl out of their reach. Duliri, who remained still since Arthur left him, wanted to approach them as well. If he had a body, he would have been sweating nonstop. The …

Chapter 13 Awakening Arthur looked up one last time, a heavy breath leaving his mouth ajar. The clear skies vastly extended on both horizons. Thousands of stars glimmered, along with the moons that showered the land with golden light. It seemed as though he could feel their warmth despite the calm, yet chilling air that blew. The forest bathed in …

Chapter 12 Dilunelle The girl roared, her voice resonating through the forest. The birds that once rested on nearby trees frantically flapped their wings and flew into the sky. Some wild beast in woods howled one after another like a frenzy of an orchestra. Each sound sent a shiver down on Arthur’s spine. He watched the girl who jumped towards …

Chapter 11 Despair “Let me pass, Garo!” Arthur declared. His chin raised proudly, his jade orbs burned with grit. Garo didn’t move, however. Instead, the gemstone inside his helm began to glow faintly. He was about to step aside out of the door when Duliri flew between him and Arthur. “Garo, this is Lady Allegia’s will, you have to guard …

Chapter 10 Absolute Magic In the eyes of a child, nothing was more fascinating than knowing the unknown or understanding that which was thought to be a coax, a fake or a fantasy. It was especially true for Arthur who previously lived in a world where the ways of magic did not exist. He stared at the closed book laying …

Chapter 9 Partner Arthur woke up before noon. As soon as he got out, he immediately noticed that Garo stood in front of the room adjacent to his. He looked up and knocked on its upper leg. “Is the vampire girl inside?” he asked, but the Armor didn’t react. So he advanced to the door and tiptoed to reach the …