Chapter 35: Theatre Night

“Yes, yes, it’s fine for you to take the night off.” Bryson told Lila as she helped fix up his tie, “Not much for you to do tonight anyways.” Bryson added.             “Thank you. Though the play does sound fun.” She said. “I highly doubt it.” Bryson muttered. Bryson was currently dressed in a fine suit ready for a night …

Chapter 34: Tourists

As Bryson and Lila walked through the hallways of the manor, Lila noticed a few other people walking by them. None seemed to be staff, in fact all of them seemed to be commoners. “I thought this was private land?” Lila asked as they walked along the hallway and towards the elevators. “It is, but since we barely ever use …

Chapter 33: Family Vacation

Bryson Coldwater was currently sitting inside an airship heading towards their summer vacation home with the rest of his family. Well, everyone but Gareth, who had now left to pursue his own ventures.             In all honesty Gareth’s departure surprisingly lacked any real fanfare. About a month after Bryson had turned nine, Gareth departed. No farewell party or anything, just …

Interlude: Outsider Views

An athletic looking man with black hair and bright glowing white eyes sat leisurely in a comfortable looking recliner. Wearing a comfy bathrobe and fur slippers, the man had a glass of brandy in one hand and a book in another. The room the glowing eyes man sat in what appeared to be a cozy wooden cabin. A fireplace sat …

Chapter 32: Farmer Bryson

Bryson sat in the back of the limousine staring vacantly through the car window. Phillips was currently driving the limousine towards the farming town that Bryson had been assigned to. They had been travelling for over a day now and the busy urban landscape had now transformed to the sparse rural farming land. Bryson had used this time to prepare …

Chapter 31: New Responsibilities

“Now Bryson, please tell me how people are able to use magic?” Primrose asked. “Magic comes in the form of mana, mana is the energy source and is what is required to cast things like spells. People manipulate mana to do so.” Bryson said. “And where does this mana come from?” “Anything, really, from animals in inanimate object, they all …

Interlude: Goddess Afa’s Third Report

Afa stared at the viewing screen with casual interest. Some rather strange things had just transpired before her godly eyes. “Who was that man?” She asked the pixie hovering next to her throne. “Um, who are you referring to My Goddess?” The pixie asked. “That old weirdo, the spellcaster who owned that silly toy shop.” She replied. The pixie blinked …

Chapter 30: Bryson’s Teacher

Bryson was sitting on top of his bed, hands covering his face and moping. Lila Frost stood by staring at Bryson with a mixture of minor concern and amusement. “Eeeurrrgh.” Bryson groaned. “Come on, it’s not that bad.” Lila tried to assure. “Are you kidding me? I have to take combat magic lessons now!” Bryson exclaimed. “Is it really that …

Chapter 29: Warrington Sprite’s Health Inspection

“You saved me Lila!” Lottie said joyfully, running up to her and giving her a large embrace.  “You brought her here to?” Sable said in disbelief, “You also bring all your lackies everywhere you go?” Ignoring his sister he stared at Lila confusion, “How?” he demanded. “How what?” Lila asked confused in her own right. “How did you do that?!” …

Chapter 28: The Basement Engagement

Bryson was currently crawling around the orange smoke filled basement of the Warrington Sprite trying his best to avoid getting killed by the store’s magical owner. At least I can breath through the smoke. He thought as he crept behind the various tables.             “So why exactly did you decide that assaulting a Coldwater would be a good idea?” Bryson …