Chapter 44

The war between the Demons and the Alliance spanned more than a decade. My reputation was well known in the Army. I was called Celia, the Inferno; my aptitude for fire magic and flames was second to none. My rise in rank was mainly due to my father using his position as general, but I proved to my subordinates that …

Chapter 43

A loud thud from a door; standing in the doorway is Celia, hands on her hips, looking with a furious stare. I’m in for it now. “What in all levels of hell!” She was clearly upset. “I won.” I simply replied. “You-I-Whatever. Just get in here so I can fix your arm. And THEN I will scold you properly!” Celia …

Chapter 43

A loud thud from a door; standing in the doorway is Celia, hands on her hips, looking with a furious stare. I’m in for it now. “What in all levels of hell!” She was clearly upset. “I won.” I simply replied. “You-I-Whatever. Just get in here so I can fix your arm. And THEN I will scold you properly!” Celia …

Chapter 42

Standing face to face with the Ranger, they ready their sword, holding it in front of them with mild confidence. My left arm is useless to wield my own, so I settle with just the one. The hooded figure keeps a distance, knowing that my abilities up close probably exceed theirs. Intelligent and tactical, the Ranger attempts to move to …

Chapter 41

Deflecting an arrow from the Ranger, I quickly step forward and dodge Gale’s attack. It misses just a few inches, but I quickly defend against Herk’s shove and get behind him. He prepares for my strike, but I quickly shift toward the Ranger and approach with my blade raised high. A worried shock and expression hit their face as they …

Chapter 40

The sky darkened as time passed. The evening was filled with tavern patrons and certainly in the guild hall. I raised my hand to signal Mei; she landed silently next to me like a cold night. “What do you need of me?” Mei spoke with a gentle tone. “Don’t interfere. I will show everyone the Phantom Blades are just a …

Chapter 40

The sky darkened as time passed. The evening was filled with tavern patrons and certainly in the guild hall. I raised my hand to signal Mei; she landed silently next to me like a cold night. “What do you need of me?” Mei spoke with a gentle tone. “Don’t interfere. I will show everyone the Phantom Blades are just a …

Chapter 39

A month had gone by during my intensive training with Eckhart, preparing me against the Phantom Blades. He didn’t go easy on me, and I didn’t complain. Carlo took part sometimes and would be a massive boon to my progress. After my defeat, I knew that my limits were something I had to overcome; Eckhart had the answer. Week after …

Chapter 39

A month had gone by during my intensive training with Eckhart, preparing me against the Phantom Blades. He didn’t go easy on me, and I didn’t complain. Carlo took part sometimes and would be a massive boon to my progress. After my defeat, I knew that my limits were something I had to overcome; Eckhart had the answer. Week after …

chapter 38

Eckhart had carried Caleb to the manor. Celia and Mei helped him place Caleb on a table for proper assistance. A long night of watching over Caleb began; a distraught and exhausted Celia stayed awake the long night by his side, holding his hand and silently praying for him to recover. The last time she did this was almost a …