"The two families must have keep an amicable relationship on the surface, for the public to see. But who was to say they don't hold a grudge against each other? Especially the King. It must have been a great blow on his pride that a monarchy like him has to curry favor from someone else."
The distribution of power within the Kingdom of Corona was quite complicated because the King does not hold absolute power. The Lee Clan became almost as good as their equals in terms of standing. So it would not come as a surprise if the royal family would do something underhanded that could potentially jeopardize the Lee's.
[Hmmm... That brings me back to an old concern behind the murder of the previous owner of your body, little lass. There is definitely a foul play back there. Could it be that the crown was involved? Maybe they wished to get rid of at least one young lady of the clan so that Johnson would have lesser power in the future.]
"But why are they after my brother?"She voiced out the question bugging her mind. From the way it seemed, someone from the mage community was the mastermind. So why of all people, were they being singled out of that status?She could at least understand the reason behind the royal family's action. But why would a magic practitioner target them?As Audrey mused at this question on her own, she eventually arrived to an enlightenment.The last conversation she had with her grandfather made her aware just how their family was connected to the apprentice necromancer.He was forlorn ex lover of her mother and due to heartbreak because of his unrequited love, the apprentice necromancer killed his father and put a curse on baby her."Could it be that the apprentice necromancer who is after my mother is behind all this? Is it all for the sake of revenge?"&nbs
The sky was overcast when Audrey and Steve left for the meeting. So it did not came as a surprise when they encountered a heavy downpour of rain when they returned to their dorm.However, on that same night, while the rest of his roommates were already passed asleep, Steve sneaked out of their dormitory under his senior's instruction."Steve, I am sure you know that a few years ago, I left our sect under a mission, do you remember?"Diether's lips drew into a tight line as soon as he started talking, making it obvious that what he was about to discuss was of serious matter.Meanwhile, as Steve was reminded of that fateful night, the light in his eyes dimmed. But because it was dark, his senior failed to notice this change.Diether was the senior Steve looked up to as a child. So he cried silly when the other party left so suddenly."I remember I was still a little child then and the rain was pouring that night just like right now. I was in the middle of making sleep as I allowed the p
"Audrey can potentially be a savior someday. So it goes without saying that those who can influence her decision would definitely hold great power as well. After all, they will have a say too about how the world should be dealt. If the upper echelons of mage community learns the real meaning of her existence, what do you think they will do to your friend?"Dither continued and as he directed this question to Steve, realization slowly dawned at the other party. Whilst Steve arrived at the comprehension of their current predicament, horror started to wash over his face.In his reckoning, there was no doubt that the elite members of the mage community would take all necessary measure just to ensure that they could have Audrey dance on their palm.Just to think of the length that the upper echelon would be willing to go in order to secure absolute power within themselves was enough to give Steve a bundle of nerves. Trying to manipulate Audrey so that no reform would take place was one t
"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