It had taken Akira a little over a week to fully recover from wounds that, without using any potions, would have bedridden others for months. His fast recovery astounded Asher who had checked up on him every day. Akira sat in his bed as Asher was inspecting his wounds one last time. “Well, your wounds seem to be fully healed. …
Arc 2 Chapter 14: Broken
When Akira opened his eyes the first thing he saw was an unfamiliar wooden ceiling. The bed he was laying in was quite comfortable. ‘I’m still alive, but how?’ Akira asked himself. He slowly moved his head and looked around the room. It was empty save for the fireplace, a small wooden desk with a chair, and a mirror hanging …
Arc 1 Chapter 13: Son of the night
Akira sat on the ground, staring at the closed door, stunned at what had just happened. Movement from the corner of the room caught his attention. He turned his head to see that it was a rat scurrying away from him, it escaped through a small hole into the room next to his. Akira thought to himself, ‘There’s nothing I …
Arc 1 Chapter 12: Why me?
As the unknown army drew closer, Akira and Rodger were able to see the familiar flags of the border castle waving in the wind. Everyone gave a sigh of relief. The small army marching towards them was friendly, the messenger must have been able to get in touch with one of the patrol squads. When the allied army reached the …
Arc 1 Chapter 11: Nighttime fun
The sun had already started setting when the caravan and escorting soldiers crossed a small river that was at the bottom of a large hill. At the top of the hill sat the outpost fort. The torches held by the guards walking on the fort’s walls shone like beacons in the night, guiding the caravan in the correct direction. They …
Arc 1 Chapter 10: Caravan
Year 700. Little to no news came from other kingdoms, but even then, what did come was available only to nobles, and it was troubling news. There was a massive riot in the kingdom of Vussia due to the questionable death of the old king. His son who inherited the crown had quickly ordered the city guards to gather up …
Arc 1 Chapter 9: You can’t always get what you want
Year 696. With the non-aggression pact between the four kingdoms who managed to survive the third great war in place, each kingdom was able to solidify their power. The last war had left many with a bitter taste in their mouths. After the demigods disappeared, there were many groups of dissatisfied people voicing their dissent. It was due to the …
Arc 1 Chapter 8: Retaliation
Akira and Aaron the second in command were kneeling on the ground in front of the king and the commanding officers. They had both just finished giving their detailed reports to the group. There were low mummers as the officers talked amongst themselves. Akira raised his hand to ask a question. “What is it?“ asked the king. “The demigod said …
Arc 1 Chapter 7: Ambush?
Akira rode on his horse next to Marc at the front of 300 soldiers. They had been marching for two days, as fast as they could as they headed towards the route the king was supposed to be taking. Akira’s gaze kept staring at Marc’s two swords. Red gems glinted in the sunlight, on each sword. The gems reminded him …
Arc 1 Chapter 6: Message
Year 690. For the last three years, Brutus had taken the three boys on an annual trip to the capital where they would stay as guests in the royal castle for a month or two. There, they were trained by Silias, while learning in the classroom alongside the princesses, and playing with them during their free time. They continued to …