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"Fine. If no one wants to help me, I'll help myself," Alessia muttered under her breath as she walked down a narrow path behind her uncle's castle. The crisp air bit at her skin, but the cold was nothing compared to the icy stares she'd been receiving for days. The knights, the instructors assigned by her uncle—they all refused to look her in the eye. Their hostility was palpable, thickening the atmosphere like a storm waiting to break. She clutched the books she had taken from the library tightly in her arms, her heart heavy with disappointment, but she refused to let it break her spirit. Finding a small, secluded clearing beyond the castle's walls, Alessia exhaled deeply. The spot was quiet, peaceful. A place where no one would disturb her. Here, she could try to understand herself better. Try to become strong without needing anyone else. Sitting down on the cool grass, she placed the books in front of her and let her fingers trace the worn covers. "You're not like them," she w
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"How could you be so reckless, Alessia?!" The sharp voice of her uncle snapped Alessia out of a hazy dream, pulling her from the darkness. She blinked her eyes open slowly, her body heavy with exhaustion. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar, the lavish drapery indicating that she was in one of the castle's private rooms. The pain in her body brought back memories of the explosion of her luminous light. "Uncle?" Alessia's voice was weak, but it was enough to silence the furious words coming from across the room. Duke Andro Carrios, standing near the door, immediately strode towards her, his face still a mask of frustration. "You're awake," he said, relief flickering in his emerald eyes, but it was quickly overshadowed by anger. "How could you? Summoning your luminous without any guidance? Without anyone there to ensure your safety?" Alessia winced, both from the pain and the weight of his words. She hadn't realized how dangerous her actions had been. "I... I didn't know," she whi
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"Are you sure you're prepared for this, Lady Alessia?" Troil Testmi's voice was stern, but there was a trace of anxiety as he looked at her armor. "The Vasselgrove Ruins aren't a place for the unprepared." Alessia looked up from the delicate silver etching she was running her fingers over in her armor. She smiled reassuringly, but her fingers quivered slightly. "Sir Troil, I wouldn't have arrived if I wasn't prepared. My armor might not seem impressive to some, but..." She paused, not wanting to appear cocky. "I crafted it myself. It's stronger than it appears." As they reached the ruins, Alessia could hear low giggles from a few of the knights moving beside them. Raizel, one of the most doubtful, snickered as he examined her small armor, his tone condescending. Raizel remarked, "It appears she's donning paper armor. She's certain to face death before she even makes it to the entrance." Alessia maintained her poise and ignored Raizel's jabs. She was not here to prove herself t
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"Left," Alessia softly sighed, gently rubbing her temple as if it were the hundredth time. "I believe it would be best for us to choose the path on the left, Raizel. There appears to be a discrepancy with the path on the right." Raizel crossed her arms without bothering to glance her way. "Lady Alessia, the decision is not yours to make, whether it be right or left. I will consult the others," he mentioned casually, shifting his attention to the knights, seemingly unaffected by her words. Alessia discreetly tightened her jaw, suppressing a sigh while the skeptical knights looked her way. The flickering torchlight danced upon the damp walls of the ancient hallway, casting shadows that spread over the cracked stone. Troil observed from a short distance, his expression inscrutable. She wanted to speak with him, but he was busy organizing his own team, intent on finding a safe route ahead. As Raizel delved into discussions with his comrades, Troil made his way towards them, his eyes n
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"It's Vorgath!" Alessia shouted, her voice trembling but clear as she recognized the ancient terror slithering toward them. "Everyone, stay alert! Vorgath hides in shadows, striking before you even see it!" Her warning echoed around the damp stone walls, but most of her comrades looked as though they had just witnessed a nightmare made real. Gritting his teeth, Raizel cast a skeptical glance at her. "Why should we trust you, Endymion? You're just here to—" A sudden hiss cut him off. The air grew thick, as though drenched in poison, and an oily black liquid shot from the darkness, hitting one of their comrades square in the chest. The scream that followed was horrendous, echoing through the chamber as his flesh melted, leaving only bone behind. The others froze in sheer terror, staring as their fellow knight collapsed—a lifeless skeleton where a man had once stood. "Get it together!" Alessia yelled, snapping them out of their horror. "Vorgath's too fast for us to stand here paralyze
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"I'm really sick of this..." Alessia mumbled something under her breath as she slouched against the rough rock wall that was blocking her way to the Vorgath. She furiously rubbed her temples, her face contorted in rage. The other creature refused to surrender. Every time its huge body hit something, the rocks shook, sending shockwaves through the cave. "Great, really great. Could you not make this easy, please?" Alessia hissed at the trembling wall and glared through the cracks at the bright red eyes of the shadow snake. The animal hissed very loudly, and you could feel how angry it was. The rage of the Vorgath made the air feel colder and heavier. It was losing its cool, and she knew it would break through soon. "Okay. I get it. You're upset. I'm mad. Let's just get this over with," she said in a mean voice as she held her broken sword handle. She looked at the broken blade and sighed. "Facts. I find it difficult to hold my tool together. I'm going to make a real sword myself
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Alessia said to herself, "I really hope there's an easier way out of this next time," as she stumbled out of the ruins. Every step hurt her body. Even though her legs felt like lead and her vision was a little foggy, the cool evening air felt great on her. The sun was low in the sky, and its fiery colors made the distance look gold and red. Alessia opened her eyes and looked ahead. A vast ocean, teeming with breaking waves, crashed against the cliffside. She whispered, "Beautiful." She limps to a nearby rock that looked like a temple section and falls. She didn't care that the hard surface didn't help her pain much. As she looked out at the sea, the sunset played in her tired eyes. A peculiar sensation in her chest halted her movement. The sword she had just bought, the Blade of Lumina, started to shimmer with light all of a sudden. Before she could do anything, the blade broke up into glowing bits that rushed into her body and sent a warm, soothing pulse through her veins. "Wh
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"Please, Uncle! I need to go out," Alessia begged, her voice strong but full of desperation. She stood in Andro's office with her hands clasped together, as if she were praying to a god. With its dark wood furniture and shelves full of old books, the room had a sad vibe that made the mood even darker. Andro's serious face had a soft glow from the golden light of dusk that came in through the thick curtains. As Andro looked at her, he raised an eyebrow and curled his fingers under his chin. "Alessia, where do you really think you're going?" Even though his voice was cold, it was clear that he was worried. "The Endymion Empire," Alessia said, putting her back straight. "I need to check out what's going on there. I need to find out what's been going on since they declared me dead. I'll be hiding, so no one will be able to tell who I am. I promise!" Andro's face got darker. He got up and walked around the desk to face her directly. His tall frame made him look big. "After what happen
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While pulling his horse forward, Raizel mumbled, "This is hopeless." His voice was rough from being so tired. The thick leaves of the trees blocked out any view of the sky, making them look like silent watchers. "Are we sure we're going the right way?" Alessia said, "We don't," with her jaw clenched. She gripped the reins even tighter, and the effort made her knuckles white. "I'm to blame for our loss. We're in this situation because I put my trust in Mimic." Sirena gave her a quick look, her forehead wet with sweat. "Alessia, don't blame yourself right now. Our main goal should be to escape alive." Even though Alessia didn't say anything, her silence said a lot. She kept replaying over and over in her mind the warnings from her uncle and even Goddess Nova. Their words kept reminding her of her biggest flaw: she trusted others too quickly. It had cost them a lot, and now that they were weaker, the weight of her mistake crushed her spirit. The forest did not seem to end. There did
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"Are you sure this is the right way?" Raizel complained and looked uncomfortably at the Pathweaver, who was sitting on his horse. The small, glowing thing chirped softly, and its vine-like arms and legs wrapped around the saddle firmly. As Sirena spoke, "Relax, Raizel," but her voice didn't sound like she really meant it. "This is supposed to lead us. You agree, Pathweaver?" The Pathweaver nodded in a strange way, and its small, blank face tilted forward. Alessia, who was riding ahead, felt tense all the time. It felt like they were going into a dark maze in the Forest of Nyssor because of its thick canopy. Every sound of leaves rustling made her heart beat faster, and she clenched her horse's reins even tighter. Alessia said, "I don't like this place. Every step feels like we're going around and around." Raizel looked back over his shoulder and searched the dark forest with his sharp eyes. "You're not wrong. Our journey has been going on for hours, but we still don't feel lik
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"Have you two noticed something strange?" Alessia's voice broke the rhythm of their horses' steps as she reined in her mount. Raizel groaned, pulling his horse to a halt beside hers. "Strange? If you mean riding through endless trees and dirt for days, then yes, I've noticed." Sirena's brows knitted as she slowed her horse. "Wait, Alessia, what do you mean by strange?" Alessia gestured to their surroundings, her voice tinged with frustration. "Look around. The terrain hasn't changed in three days. No landmarks, no progress—we should've reached the Forest of Nyssor two days ago." Raizel glanced around, his frown deepening. "You're right. It's like we're stuck in a loop." Sirena looked uneasy. "That can't be possible, can it? We've been moving forward this whole time!" Alessia exhaled sharply. "We're not stuck. Someone—or something—is doing this. We're being played with." Raizel threw his head back with a groan. "Great. Another magical headache. Just what we needed." "This is
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"Alessia, where exactly are we going?" Raizel asked, his tone frustrated and curious. He drew his dark brown cloak closer to his body as the cool morning air brushed against him. Alessia adjusted the hood of her own cloak, her now blue hair showing out slightly beneath its edges, thanks to the aqua luminous she had applied earlier. She looked back at Raizel, who was riding a powerful gray horse, and said calmly, "Pollux." Raizel gave forth a loud grunt and scratched his head. "Pollux? Do you realize how far it is? If we just travel on horseback, it may take us more than two months—if we don't have any problems!" Sirena stood beside them, silently observing Raizel's tone. Her dark cloak swung gently in the breeze as her black pony galloped beside Alessia's. Sirena's hair was tucked behind her hood, and her piercing green eyes scanned the surroundings. "I know," Alessia conceded, her voice firm, "but we don't have any other options. Pollux is my final destination, and I must get th
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"You're telling me months of searching, and still nothing?" Priam's voice sounded harsh and threatening as it echoed across the great hall. His piercing red eyes, colder than the marble floors beneath him, stared into his two sons, Eryx and Olimpio. Eryx, tall and broad-shouldered, stood stiffly in a crimson tunic embroidered with the imperial insignia. Despite his noble bearing, his face revealed the strain that gripped him. Besides him, Olimpio, the younger of the two, nervously adjusted his sword belt, his thinner build and gentler features making him appear like a shadow in his brother's commanding presence. "Father," Eryx started, his tone calm but tinged with impatience, "we have been looking ceaselessly, but the marshlands, forests, and ruins have produced nothing. I still know she's dead. I witnessed it with my own eyes. Olimpio was also there. The knight struck her down." Priam's expression hardened. "Then why have you not brought me her body?" His voice was low and nas
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"You can't stay here, Alessia." Aera's voice was forceful, yet her expression was a mix of concern and eagerness. "It is not safe anymore. Endymion will come after you, and they will not hesitate to convert this dukedom into a war." Alessia sat stiffly in a plush chair in her uncle's large office. The warm sunlight streaming through the tall windows did little to relieve the weight in the air. She looked to Duke Andro, who was sitting behind his mahogany desk, his countenance unreadable. "And not just for you," Aera added. "They will pursue your uncle, his knights, and anybody they suspect of helping you. Their approaches are ruthless." Alessia's hands gripped the armrests of her chair. "I know," she muttered. "I've been thinking about it for a while. Staying here... is selfish. I can't bring everyone into my battles." "And it's not just about protecting them," Aera explained, her tone softening. "Alessia, you need to grow. Your brilliance and abilities are insufficient at this
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"Cheers to Lady Alessia!" Sirena's voice boomed out above the happy chatter, her cup held high. "The one who survived our test and proved she's more than ready for the battlefield!" The knights gathered in the large dining hall let up a chorus of shouts. Alessia stood towards the head of the long wood table, her cheeks flushed—not from the wine in her hand, but from the overwhelming sense of community that surrounded her. She looked down at her black gown, simple yet exquisite, with silver embroidery outlining the hem and cuffs. It was designed for ease, with a high neckline and long sleeves, but it nonetheless exuded the subtle elegance of royal dress. A tiny pendant shimmered softly around her neck, a gift from her uncle, Duke Andro, who stood next to her. The Duke looked magnificent in a dark velvet tunic emblazoned with the Carrios Dukedom's silver emblem. His towering stature and severe expression softened only a little amid the warmth of the evening's festivities. The kni
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"Are you sure about this, Alessia?" Raizel inquired, arms crossed as he leaned against a post in the training yard. His amber eyes were piercing but filled with anxiety. "Ten knights plus three of us. That is not an easy fight." Alessia adjusted the straps on her gauntlets, her dazzling, fiery red hair pulled back into a high ponytail. Her handmade knight's uniform fit tightly, allowing for both mobility and protection. She tightened the belt that held the Blade of Lumina, its hilt glittering faintly in the sunshine. "I have to do this," she said, her voice firm while her heart raced. She glanced at Raizel, responding to his gaze. "I won't always have the option of choosing my battles. If I can't manage this, I'm not prepared for what lies ahead." Raizel sighed and nodded. "You make a fair point. Just make sure your stubbornness doesn't lead to your demise." Sirena, standing nearby, chuckled. "She is too stubborn to die, Raizel. Furthermore, this is a controlled trial." Duke And
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"You've been avoiding me, Raizel," Alessia murmured as she entered the garden. Raizel sat alone on a stone seat beneath the shadow of a towering oak tree. Her voice was quiet but full of determination. Raizel tensed at the sound of her words. He stood hastily, his customary stoic face fading. "I have duties to attend to," he murmured, averting her stare. "Stop," Alessia said firmly, stepping forward. Her voice softened as she said, "Please. I just want to talk." Raizel paused, his jaw hardening as he looked aside. "There's nothing to talk about." "That's not true,"Alessia said, moving in front of him to prevent his escape. Her vivid turquoise hair, which she had recently dyed to conceal her identity, glowed in the morning light. Alessia keeps on changing her hair color to avoid getting caught by the Endymion empire. "You have avoided me ever since Aera said... what she said. Raizel, I am not here to judge you. I want to understand." Raizel flinched, his hands tightening into
