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 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 …
Arc 1 Chapter 5: Army training
Akira was riding a horse along with Rodger and Marc by his side. They were following behind Brutus, who was leading them to their destination. Their tutor trailed behind them. They had left the capital city and had started traveling since early morning. Rodger and Akira were tired and slouched in their saddles as they had little sleep the night …
Arc 1 Chapter 4: Last day at the capital
Due to the kidnapping the incident, everyone was confined to staying inside the castle. Most of their time was either spent training, in class or watching the nobles debate with each other in the great hall. There was also the rare chance to freely play in the castle’s gardens. Akira, Rodger, Marc, along with the two princesses, were sitting in …
Arc 1 Chapter 3: Life lessons
“Don’t misbehave, and listen to your tutor while you’re out in the city. This is also a part of your lessons, not for you to play around. Marc, you are the oldest so you are to help out and make sure everyone behaves,” Brutus ordered. It was early morning. The three boys and their tutor stood at the front gate …