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Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 27. The Calm Before the Storm
“I see that you have already met Master Saber,” Chaos said as they ate at the table.They were gobbling on lobsters, river fish, and strange fruits that Carysse had never seen before. One was called dragon scales because of its fin-like skin and another one was called Vargo’s berry. It is said that when the legendary first king named Vargo was about to die in a cave because of hunger from being pursued by the enemies, the heavens took pity and made a plant grow in the darkness of the cave. The plant bore fruit that brought Vargo back to life and was able to defeat the forces that were trying to conquer Apharothia. Whether or not the story was true, the fruit was definitely heavenly. Its pulp tasted of fresh milk and had the most pleasant fruit smell Carysse had ever encountered. One thing that Carysse noticed that was different in the dining hall of Chaos was that everyone was supping together. Based on the stories from the travelers that she had heard, lords and servants do not eat
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 28. Control
In Carysse’s vocabulary, training meant pulling a stack of logs, chopping them, and then carrying them again. It could also mean hiking the mountains without food or water. And worse, the one that Carysse hated the most, jumping from the waterfall where your feet should land on a specific part of the water determined by a circular rope that Elder Shimar floated. Not only was it dangerous but it always left her head spinning and her ears filled with water for hours. These were her version of training, the one that she was used to, and not merely walking up and down beside a brook at the back of the castle that flowed outside the walls. “Master, what can I hope to achieve from this?” Carysse asked as she counted her 30th complete round from the hole that spewed the water up to the part of the wall that cut it short. “You will soon appreciate it, young lady. Follow my instructions for now and you will soon see,” he assured. But the way her master just toured around touching the plants
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 29. Under the Moonlight Again
Chaos saw Carysse and Master Saber outside. She was working hard. He also had to.He sent for his horse.“Do you want me to call for the Captain or your men?” his servant asked. The prince shook his head.“No, it’s all right. I’ll just be quick,” he said.The boy didn’t reply but Chaos noticed the trouble forming in his head.“Is something bothering you, Joras?”“I do not wish to offend you, my prince, but you are alone. They might scold me if they find out that you went outside by yourself without telling anyone,” the boy whimpered.Chaos patted the boy’s head. He found Joras in the streets of Apharothia a year ago. He was discarded by his parents because his skin was burnt that covered half of his body. His skin made him ‘hideous’, as his parents called him, making them unable to sell him to the slavers. When they saw that no one would buy him, they just left him in the market. Now, that hideous boy is his most trusted squire.“Just tell them it's my special order. They’ll understan
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 30. Innocence and Ignorance
Just as Chaos expected, His Majesty was also not pleased with the news.“You mean to say that they just barged right through the security of Apharothia with the guards not noticing it in broad daylight?”Chaos nodded. “It is what the reports say, Your Majesty. I checked it myself.”He wanted the memory of that dungeon out of his mind. Even in his imagination, he could still smell the slick bloody atmosphere as well as the gruesome display like a painter who only had red paint had gone crazy inside.Dasran sighed at the corner of the room. “After shamelessly making the noble women as their hostages to extort money from the king, now they would kill all their men without warning? Are they afraid that their men might sell their secrets?”“If I were Mahan, that’s exactly what I would do," Chaos said. The king and the chancellor suddenly looked at him. “We know them. They are willing to do anything just to protect their organization. It's the reason why no matter our efforts, they simply c
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 31. The Night Before the Gairoshi
It had been three days since Carysse received her first assignment from her master.It was just a simple task– to create her own technique that will help her to remain calm. If she couldn’t master the art of tranquility, she wouldn’t be able to learn magic–the one that will make her stronger.Carysse knew that if she is able to acquire such trembling power, she can have the power to crush her enemies and avenge the village if she is given the chance to meet the Mahan once more. They were really getting into her nerves. They were already too much. They deserved to be wiped out.And to do that, she had to acquire the power of the mages. But how could she, when she couldn’t even prepare her own body to get it?“Give yourself time. You will soon get it, maybe in just a few days more,” Chaos said to her this morning. Was she stupid to believe him?Day seven of searching for an answer and still, there was no progress. Today was the First Meeting for the Gairoshi. And tomorrow, the games at
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 32. Midnight Moments
Just as Chaos thought, Carysse was at the rooftop again.Her room was just beside him so when he didn't hear any sound of her door opening or closing when he already passed by Master Saber entering into his own room earlier, he assumed that she was still outside.''It's already past midnight,'' he said. Carysse was staring at the stars with her arms resting on the spikes of the battlement like she was taking a nap while standing.''I know,'' she answered.''Tomorrow is already the start of the Gairoshi. It will do you good if you can get enough sleep. We don't know what the enemy has in store for us. We can't show any sign of weakness, especially that the people already know that you are my escort.''Chaos expected her to retaliate at his words. Surprisingly, she was in a good mood. Chaos went near her. Could it be that she had already fulfilled her first task to Master Saber?''You're awfully calm,'' he said. Carysse chuckled.''Relax, I'm still irritated by the fact that you are he
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 33. First Day, First Blood
Because of her insolence to not sleep earlier, Carysse had barely three hours of rest when she heard the sound of Master Saber’s bell outside her room. She was high up but with her keen hearing, it was enough to wake her up.She threw her blankets to the floor and opened the window in a grogged state.“Have you already forgotten, young lady?” Master Saber shouted from below. “Today is the day that you have been waiting for–your first ever formal training.”“Can’t you give me a break? I have my duties today as Chaos’ escort to the Gairoshi as well,” she bargained.“Only the dead deserve rest,” the master said with a firm voice. With no other choice, Carysse put on the first tunic that her hand found at the chair. She grabbed her dagger and jumped out of the window. Her body was jolted awake when her feet made contact with the ground. She just hoped that she would not pass out later because of lack of sleep.“So, what will you teach me today, master?” Carysse asked.“Something interesti
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 34. The Lady of Genade
Carysse froze. “What..” “The name of the woman was Liblei, I think,” the lady turned to the other at her back. “Right, sis?” “Yeah. Poor lady. She must have been stressed with what Mahan did to the noble ladies last time and the Zeikontour itself. But the organizers have no choice. They have to continue with the tournament as stated in the rules. May her soul rest. I heard the woman has been through a lot in her past life–” Chaos pulled Carysse away. The conversation was getting out of hand. He had to calm her down. She could feel her trembling hands. “She just met with me earlier. That doesn’t make sense,” she stammered. Chaos, too, didn’t feel like someone like that would suddenly take her life. She was pretty cheerful for the Zeikontour. Chaos could smell it. There was something more to this. “I have to go,” Carysse said and was about to walk but Chaos pulled her back. “What?” Chaos could see that she was about to cry. It was refreshing to see that Carysse was concerned with
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Carysse lied when she said that she already ate her midday meal.Truth was, her stomach was feeling queasy and she didn’t want to enter the tournament with an upset stomach so she opted not to eat.She was met by Master Saber at the gate.“Do not doubt yourself, Carysse. You are strong. Have faith in your own strength,” her master emphasized.“Of course,” Carysse affirmed. “But I will be lying if I said that I am not nervous right now.”Carysse was confident in her fighting skills. Other than that, she was useless. Yet in Zeikontour, those ‘other things’ were the core.“Tell me, master, will I do all right?”“It does not matter, young one. We are humans who are naturally flawed. We are strong in one area and lacking in another. But it is in those weaknesses that miracles happen only when we conquer them. So go, be overwhelmed, feel inferior, and be worried. Whether you will do well or not, it all boils down to the meaning of why you’re doing it.”‘So I should put my life on the line i
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 39. Two Challenges Each
When Carysse received the letter from the council that was in-charge with Zeikontour, she had a flashback when Chaos also sent a letter to announce his comeback to the village.That was more than two weeks ago. So little time has passed yet much has happened. Never did Carysse imagine that two weeks was enough to change the direction of her life. But looking back, she was somehow glad of this turn of events. She was just a mere guard, fighting everyday for the survival of the village but thanks to Chaos’ chaotic appearance, they finally got a chance to end their misery.“What does it say?” Chaos asked as he appeared from the doorway to the battlements. Recently, it was where they always found each other deep in the night. It was not surprising though. Even when they were children, they shared favorite spots.Carysse carefully folded the letter in its original form.“It will be tomorrow after the midday meal. Miss Veina Sahazii even sent her greetings saying that she is looking forward
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 38. Fate: A Change of Plans
Carysse pulled Chaos inside the carriage. “You’re awfully burning,” she said as she quickly brought out the herbs and oil that she brought earlier. She stooped and grabbed hold of something below the cushions. It was a good thing she had a thoughtful master. “The one you’re guarding is not any noble. He is the royal and only prince of Apharoth. It’s expected that some might attempt to endanger his life. You have to be always prepared,” Master Saber advised her once. Carysse brought out the box that her master had gathered himself. Inside were rare medicinal herbs for different kinds of poison, bandages, blades, some silver and gold coins, a wooden pounder, spoons, and small bowls for mixing. In this case, it was nature that was attempting to weaken him. She grabbed the leather skin that was hanging and poured water on one of the bowls. She took three leaves of the different herbs. She didn’t know their names but she was familiar with what would work for fever. Even Master Saber wa
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 37. Fever and Firm Feelings
Chaos and Carysse were watching the last match of the morning. This time, it was between two young knights. No wonder why the arena was so crowded when it was such a spacious building.“The brown-haired one is from Rayrra, the Lone Island of Apharoth,” Chaos said.The man was a deadly tornado with the twin swords twirling in his hands. He kept on missing the vital parts but his opponent was already bleeding in many parts of his body. Despite being clothed in armor, the hook of his sword was able to squeeze some cuts in the place where the armor can’t cover. Even his fighting style was not that of a knight. It was more like a barbarian whose strikes had no sense of direction. He was just attacking to wound or kill.Although it would be expected since Rayrra was a remote island who has had few exposure to how the knights outside Rayrra behaved and fought. Rayrra wasn’t originally a part of Apharothia but because of the success of the First King of Apharoth, the island voluntarily associ
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 36. Remaining Ashes; Lingering Intents
Because of Tersherri’s presence, Carysse had her senses up throughout the ride. But when they reached Saphiruss and saw the wooden coffin of Liblei inside, Carysse switched over to her vulnerable side. She immediately broke down at the hall, holding back her mouth as she sobbed and sat beside Azelle and the other servants. “Change into your mourning clothes later. We will be having a special ceremony in an hour. I am sorry. Although I said that we will mourn together, I cannot hold you long in this castle for your own safety. I’m sure her home awaits for her as well.” Carysse knew Chaos was tired. But for him to go such lengths for her sake, he was also showing his soft spot. Azelle and the other servants wouldn’t stop thanking him. It was just too good to be true for a royal prince to show them this much kindness. An hour after, they were instructed to form a circle in the castle garden. They placed Liblei in the center and formed a ring around her coffin. During the ceremony, e
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 35. Another Escort
The whole point of being excited for the Gairoshi was ruined.Carysse was just supposed to be by Chaos’ side watching his back. Already, she was relishing the fact that she would be called as the royal prince’s escort. She thought this might be her opportunity to build some connections, especially that she was in contact with the royal family. She thought that this was the day that she would start her dreams of being a diplomat one day, a desire of hers that was put in the dark because of the two years that they had been living in fear. Now that she was in a steady pace, slowly reconciling with Chaos bit by bit, living in a castle life, experiencing new training under a second master, and even meeting a friend that was old and affectionate enough to be her mother, she thought she was getting back the life that was stolen from her because of the Thalisse attack that shook her peaceful world.But yet again, the death of Liblei shattered her heart. If destiny was a person, he must be a
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 34. The Lady of Genade
Carysse froze. “What..” “The name of the woman was Liblei, I think,” the lady turned to the other at her back. “Right, sis?” “Yeah. Poor lady. She must have been stressed with what Mahan did to the noble ladies last time and the Zeikontour itself. But the organizers have no choice. They have to continue with the tournament as stated in the rules. May her soul rest. I heard the woman has been through a lot in her past life–” Chaos pulled Carysse away. The conversation was getting out of hand. He had to calm her down. She could feel her trembling hands. “She just met with me earlier. That doesn’t make sense,” she stammered. Chaos, too, didn’t feel like someone like that would suddenly take her life. She was pretty cheerful for the Zeikontour. Chaos could smell it. There was something more to this. “I have to go,” Carysse said and was about to walk but Chaos pulled her back. “What?” Chaos could see that she was about to cry. It was refreshing to see that Carysse was concerned with
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 33. First Day, First Blood
Because of her insolence to not sleep earlier, Carysse had barely three hours of rest when she heard the sound of Master Saber’s bell outside her room. She was high up but with her keen hearing, it was enough to wake her up.She threw her blankets to the floor and opened the window in a grogged state.“Have you already forgotten, young lady?” Master Saber shouted from below. “Today is the day that you have been waiting for–your first ever formal training.”“Can’t you give me a break? I have my duties today as Chaos’ escort to the Gairoshi as well,” she bargained.“Only the dead deserve rest,” the master said with a firm voice. With no other choice, Carysse put on the first tunic that her hand found at the chair. She grabbed her dagger and jumped out of the window. Her body was jolted awake when her feet made contact with the ground. She just hoped that she would not pass out later because of lack of sleep.“So, what will you teach me today, master?” Carysse asked.“Something interesti
Gairoshi: Grit for Glory Chapter 32. Midnight Moments
Just as Chaos thought, Carysse was at the rooftop again.Her room was just beside him so when he didn't hear any sound of her door opening or closing when he already passed by Master Saber entering into his own room earlier, he assumed that she was still outside.''It's already past midnight,'' he said. Carysse was staring at the stars with her arms resting on the spikes of the battlement like she was taking a nap while standing.''I know,'' she answered.''Tomorrow is already the start of the Gairoshi. It will do you good if you can get enough sleep. We don't know what the enemy has in store for us. We can't show any sign of weakness, especially that the people already know that you are my escort.''Chaos expected her to retaliate at his words. Surprisingly, she was in a good mood. Chaos went near her. Could it be that she had already fulfilled her first task to Master Saber?''You're awfully calm,'' he said. Carysse chuckled.''Relax, I'm still irritated by the fact that you are he
