"These are all the merchandise," Louis concluded the tour and handed me a parchment summarizing the items I saw.
My eyes skimmed through the list of goods on the brink of spoilage if not move...
2023-07-04 17:33:00 +0000 UTC View PostHome, sweet home. Or at least one of them.
The carriage rolled up at Duncan's family mansion in the capital city—they had several more spread across Adovoria and even a couple in a...
2023-07-01 17:56:03 +0000 UTC View PostTap. Tap. Tap.
Remlend's shoes tapped lightly against the quartz floors of the Frey Manor.
It was a conscious effort. There would have been no sound if he didn't think about it. Not tha...
2023-06-27 14:53:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe twins got out of the carriage first.
"I wish you all the best," I told Duncan, who remained sitting inside.
"Thank you." Duncan waved goodbye, and the carriage door closed on him. 2023-06-24 17:32:14 +0000 UTC View Post
"Children, come down from the carriage," Mother called out. "Micah, please stay with them."
We descended from the carriage and stood amid a serene apple orchard. The sun bathed the surroundin...
2023-06-20 15:57:44 +0000 UTC View Post"Luca!" Elda exclaimed.
Full of boundless energy, my red-haired little sister leaped out of her chair and hurried over to greet me. Her twin, Jarvis, however, lacked all energy and just nodde...
2023-06-17 17:20:12 +0000 UTC View Post"Hah, that was one heck of a battle."
"Agh…"
Groans filled the air as members of The Order wearily collected their scattered weapons, the aftermath of a grueling fight.
"Good jo...
2023-06-13 15:15:15 +0000 UTC View Post"And I thought my Whispering Necklace was overpriced…" I muttered.
My eyes were closed, but they felt like they were bulging out at the shocking price tags of the objects that appeared befo...
2023-06-10 16:47:53 +0000 UTC View PostLeona and Azgralos had mentioned prior summonings, however, I didn't know one had occurred so recently.
<<System, do you have any insight into the Game that occurred about twenty ye...
2023-06-06 17:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe room held its breath, awaiting my response, the weight of Chase's words sinking in as the gravity of the situation unfolded.
However, I didn't have the slightest damn clue why Queen Yadan...
2023-06-03 14:09:18 +0000 UTC View Post“What do you think?” I asked.
Duncan and I were seated on one of the plush sofas in my grandmother’s opulent library. The scent of the leather-bound books mingled with the faint aroma o...
2023-05-30 14:41:20 +0000 UTC View PostHow long has it been?
Duncan looked out wearily at the moving crowds of people. Laughter and chatter filled the air, intermingling with the enticing aromas of sizzling street food an...
2023-05-27 15:49:06 +0000 UTC View PostI walked onto the patio where my grandmother was already sitting. The morning sunlight cast a golden glow on the serene view of the town below and the vast green farmlands stretching out into the d...
2023-05-23 14:30:54 +0000 UTC View PostLuca, that dragon you're speaking to, it must be Azgralos.
Leona's voice continued to ring in my mind.
He is a malevolent being who had been locked away for devouring hundr...
2023-05-20 16:41:40 +0000 UTC View PostI exited the bathroom, adorned in the soft white linen garments Remlend had set out for my slumber. Droplets of water clung to my black hair, which I dried with a small towel.
Looking at a ne...
2023-05-16 16:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post// Author's Note #1:
Wowza! We've made it to 100 chapters! 🎉 Thank you so much for sticking with me and the story, and for supporting me on this journey. I c... 2023-05-12 14:10:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Dinner had long ended, with Leona pecking at a slice of carrot cake on the table. Several chess pieces that had been knocked off the board sat beside her.
My eyes scanned the chessboard as I ...
2023-05-09 17:14:07 +0000 UTC View PostI gazed over the array of mana-embedded artifacts that Orla had displayed on her stall.
"I didn't have much time to look at your wares yesterday. Mind if I take a closer look now?" I asked. 2023-05-06 16:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The towers of stacked books now stood intimidatingly in front of me.
I had called over a servant to grab and place the 72 books on a table in the middle of the study for me. Just walking arou...
2023-05-02 18:43:24 +0000 UTC View Post"Young master Luca, is anything the matter?" Remlend asked.
"Something is off," I muttered, looking out of the carriage.
Remlend was seated across from me, as in the previous round.
... 2023-04-29 15:19:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Henry, buy Leona whatever she pokes her beak at," I told Henry and tossed him a pouch of coins.
"Peep!"
Leona chirped happily.
You're really trying to get on my good side, ar...
2023-04-25 18:56:22 +0000 UTC View Post“I’ll make sure she doesn’t take you again,” I promised Leona.
I took in a deep breath and let it out, collecting my thoughts.
"First, we need to find out who that woman is and ...
2023-04-22 18:42:17 +0000 UTC View PostWith Chase gone, I was left alone in the Rose Tea Room with my thoughts. I stared out the window at the gnarly black thorns with giant bright pink roses growing out of them. My mind raced, trying t...
2023-04-18 15:14:13 +0000 UTC View PostI steeled myself before making my way down to greet Chase. As much as I would have liked, sending him away wasn't exactly an option, even if he wasn't an Awakened like myself.
Chase was not o...
2023-04-15 18:50:30 +0000 UTC View Post"Hello," a soft voice greeted me.
I entered the dining room and was surprised to see Fin sitting between Elda and Jarvis. The red-haired twins were deeply interested in Fin, based on how clos...
2023-04-11 18:11:17 +0000 UTC View PostKnock. Knock.
"Enter," I groaned out and tossed my blanket off my face in defeat.
Damn it. I didn't get any proper sleep.
Every time I dozed off, Chase Daylan would appear in my d...
2023-04-08 15:37:47 +0000 UTC View PostChase's colorful rings twinkled in the light from his room as his fingers rolled a golden coin through them.
Luca Frey… just who are you exactly?
The ball had long ended and ...
2023-04-04 18:31:38 +0000 UTC View Post"What did you mean by wanting to form an alliance?" I asked.
Chase had suggested we speak in private on the matter, and so I followed him to the empty lounge room we were currently in. Howeve...
2023-04-01 16:56:13 +0000 UTC View PostMicah looked about the ballroom to see where his brother had disappeared off to.
Initially, when he saw Luca sitting in a far-off corner by himself and stuffing his face, Micah felt disappoin...
2023-03-28 18:56:03 +0000 UTC View PostLeona would be so upset with me if she knew she was missing this.
My mouth watered at the sight of the royal banquet at the other end of the room. My nose ignored the perfumes and smoke of th...
2023-03-25 18:08:21 +0000 UTC View Post