"Just trust me, okay? I spent years to uncover the whereabouts of the missing link of Ragnarok. Just come to think of it and imagine how desperate I had became to the point that I even decided to join hands doing under cover with the member of Mystic Muses?"Indeed, this part left Steve questioning his senior's intention. It was no secret that Mystic Muses and Blazing Inferno were rivals. As two of the oldest sects, the two had been rival the longest as well."They will try to stop the necromancer's curse from happening, without knowing it already happened. But we can't risk telling them the truth either because Audrey might lose their protection if they think she was no longer their young mistress's child.""The let's just tell them everything you told me right now.""We can't. I still don't have concrete proof to support my claim yet. Right now, this is nothing but a theory of mine. Without proof, my words
Despite her concern for her brother's welfare eating her away as time passed by, Audrey tried her utmost to push the matter at the back of her mind.It was a crucial time for Audrey and she could not afford to have divided attention. In any case, there were more capable people than her who gave her their words and assured her that they will get him back. So she console herself with it.Besides, with the Annual Assessment just around the corner, student of Iridos could not afford to waste time dallying and this goes the same to Audrey's group. They were no exemption to the pressure of the upcoming student examination since this would determine if they could advance to the next level.Other than Nike who was a year ahead of them in studying magic, the rest shared the same progress.Nike has now the ability to generate mana comparable to those in the late stage of Orange Realm so with a few more practice it was safe to assume that he was only a step aw
"Guess who I find sneaking in the Tower of Mission, without his friends."Allan announced as soon as the two of them arrived at their dormitory. But only Jace and Nike were present and they were resting inside at that time.One could only assume that the rest of their roommates was still loitering somewhere at Brujeria. Meanwhile, when the two heard Allan speaking from the door, they both turned their heads to his direction.Coincidentally, Steve also arrived just a few seconds after them and when he noticed that Allan had his arms locked around Audrey's neck, goofing around, he pulled her away from him.Ever since Steve learned about Audrey's cross dressing, he became protective of him, almost like a big brother looking after his younger sister. At times, Audrey was starting to get a little worried that the others would notice him acting strange around her.Audrey, on the other hand, headed straight to her spot right above Jace after getting free
"So what do we know about this petrifying monster so far? Anything?"Nike asked after a while. Since they already decided to take mission, he reckoned that it was for best if they could start gathering and consolidating information the earliest time possible and Allan sure did not disappoint."Oh, here is what I heard."He insinuated to which caught everyone's attention. Now, all of them in the room was all ears on what he was going to say."Base from the folklore, the Petrifying Monster was actually a vengeful spirit of a princess banished on that land. A notorius figure back when she was alive; the woman killed her husband and then tried to usurp the throne afterward. But of course she failed and now, she served as the guardian of the Black Forest""Well, you sure knew a lot of gossips for a man."Jace insinuated so Allan turned to him and retorted,"Well, knowing
Cercei's P o V~I guess if there was one thing I am thankful about my life, it was the people's indifference towards my business. Unlike my brother, I am allowed to do as I please and behave the way I wanted since no one cared about the insignificant princess, to begin with.The lack of attention I am receiving from everyone turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it presented me an opportunity to leave the palace walls unnoticed.No one was paying me any heed inside, anyway, so I might just as well enjoy my time outside. Amongst the company of common people was where I am the happiest. Everyone seemed to like me when I am not the princess. I wished I have never been born as one.Unlike the mundane life within the palace which was all about following the rules and presenting oneself in their best foot, never showing a bit of weakness; my experience outside the grandeur of roya life was much mor
Many had initially set eye at the mission regarding the Petrifying Monster. Mainly because of the handsome reward it promised. Yet only a handful decided to pursue it after finding out that the underlying task it required was too troublesome to complete.Most of the students abandoned the idea right at their first try simply because they did not have the luxury of time to take on burdensome mission when all they were after were to earn a few merits.They reckoned that with the Annual Assessment closing in, it was better to take simpler missions so they could focus more on their studies afterward.Moreover, upon doing further research, Audrey and Steve found out that there were rarely any written record about the said monster.In fact, the only text that mentioned it was the same folklore Allan was talking about and it goes without saying that this lack of information was not playing well on their adv
Just as when they were losing hope and was starting to think that they were lacking out of luck, someone useful arrived and came handy."Look who we have here?"The man said with a drawl before he leaned his shoulder at the edge of a shelf nearest to him."I wonder what brings the two of my favorites students in the library this late at night and on a weekend at that."He insinuated further and almost immediately, the two youngsters were brought to their feet to greet the other party back."Good evening, Professor Morgan."Audrey and Steve said almost in sync with one another; low and behold it was no other than their teacher who coincidentally specialized in Beasticology!"Oh come on, kiddos! No need to be so formal. There is just the three of us here."Professor Morgan insinuated with a big bright smile; a dent on h
After leaving the library, Audrey and Steve walked back to their dorm in silence. Initially, Audrey thought that part of the reason why the other party volunteered to go with her was that he wanted to talk to her in private.So she was totally unnerved on their first few hours at the library. Thinking that Steve would question her for her secret. However, to her surprise, Steve acted like he did not discover something about her!Only after realizing that her friend has no intention at all of asking further question regarding her secret and that they were there purely for research, did she felt relieved."I am glad you are taking my secret too well."Audrey started to strike a conversation. They were still a long way home so she believed air would soon turn awkward if they continue the silent treatment."Well, whether you are Audrey or Andrew, you are still the same you and it doe