At this moment they heard Lea speak, "And have you both forgotten who I am brother? Trust me I am fine and as Dad said this might be an opportunity given by Hevens to change things around for good. We need to get rid of the differences between us before the war starts. If we are fighting among ourselves how will we fight the enemy?". Listening to her words both the Beaufort brothers went silent, after a few minutes Danil spoke defeatedly, "We know you are capable of handling all of this but we are worried because of your present condition. If something unexpected happens to you what will we do? We did not want to send you to the human world in the first place, we only agreed because you agreed to take William with you for your protection but still look at what happened. You were attacked by someone. Now you want to stay at Asterin whom we don't know to consider as an enemy or a friend and that too without anyone out there to protect you…". After a bit more convincing the
Lea and Alisha joyfully talked about any random things they could think of like old friends who met after a long time. By the time they realized, the sun was setting outside. "God we have been talking for so long," Alisha commented looking at the sky outside the window. "Yes, even I did not realize that it's been so long" Lea also added. "So Elle if you are feeling better tomorrow let's go shopping as it does not sound appropriate to go back to the human world just to get clothes or to ask uncle to send it" Alisha suggested. "If that's fine with you I have no issues" Lea agreed happily. "Then it's set," Alisha said happily. Just then they heard a familiar voice ask "What is set?". As both the girls turned their heads toward the voice, they saw Liam walking through the door with Allen by his side. "What are you doing here?". "I came to give Lea the mobile so that she could contact her family" Liam answered as he waved the phone in front of Alisha and then questioned her
The room allocated to Lea was spacious with an open balcony, a sitting area, and an attached bathroom with a walk-in closet. The bed in the center of the room was on an elevated platform which was surrounded by the pond on three sides and there were steps on one side to climb to the bead. Cute golden fishes were floating in the pond. And the green wines acted as a decoration on the balcony walls. The ceiling was painted with a dragon flying in circles and the room was painted in pastel colour. The pillars had huge white curtains which acted as a divider between the sitting area and the bedroom and in the sitting area, there was a fireplace opposite the chairs and table giving a warm vibe. Looking at the room Lea was mesmerised. "I hope the room is to your liking young miss". "It's really beautiful Allen, I really like it" Listening to Lea's reply Allen gave a small smile and then continued "There are some fresh sets of clothes and toiletries in the closet. If you need
"Yes, it is very nice" Lea answered with a smile on her face. At this moment Alisha chimed in "Don't go by her innocent face Lea, she is one naughty prankster who always drives me and Mom crazy". Alina raised her head towards her sister with a look of being wronged on her face and angrily said "Big sis don't slander me". "What am I speaking something wrong?" "Yes, you are… when have I ever troubled anyone for no reason?" "Ho… then what about the time when you spilled that hot glue on Kira's hair due to which she had to chop her long hair?" "That was by mistake…" Alina answered as she lowered her head. "Really?..." Alisha asked staring at her sister's bent head intently. Not being able to take the pressure of her sister's stare Alina spoke up "Fine… I did it to save you" This time Alisha was confused by her answer "For me?" "Yes, that evil b*tch had…" "Language Alina," Alisha said angrily. "Sorry… that Kira had planned to spill the hot glue on your head to take
"I want you to find out some info about a person" Hearing Elena's serious voice Mimi asked "Who offended you this time boss?" "No one offended me it's just my sixth sense is telling me that they might cause me trouble in the future so just want to be prepared". "Ho, okay… so who are they?" "Tressa and Kira… they used to be in my class when I was in the human world" "Boss you want me to find information about humans?" "I don't think they they are humans… they must be from our world" "Okay boss, I will look into it and update you". After giving the orders Lea hung up the call and sat down on the chair in the sitting area deep in thought. She still remembered the way Tressa spoke to her at the car race and Alina also mentioned Kira while speaking a few minutes ago it cannot be a coincidence. If they were just human it would be fine but if they are part of the dragon world they can cause some trouble. And that attack… it is not easy for someone to find out my identit
Looking at Alina's way of addressing Lea, Ria was shocked for a second, and then quickly composing herself she spoke with a smile "Seems like you two have already met, she must really like you to be acting the way she is". Lea answered with a smile "Yes, I met her yesterday, She is a really cute little girl". "You don't know her Lea, though she looks very innocent and cute she is a really intelligent girl, she does not get close to everyone so easily" Lea turned her head towards Ria as she listened to her words and then turned towards the young girl. As they reached Alina's table they heard a bark near their leg, Misty was waging its tail happily looking at Lea. Lea bent down bent down and petted it "Our cute Misty is here as well". Ria also asked with stars shining in her eyes "Wow Alina, when did you get a pet?". Alina also felt happy and proud looking at the way Ria was looking at her pet "Grandma gifted her to me for being a good girl during my stay at her place, sis
People stood holding on to whatever they could find and the soldiers prepared themselves ready to attack. "Hold back, do not attack until you receive my command" Elizabeth spoke through the spiritual link to all the soldiers as she looked intently at the dragon in the sky. At this moment the dragon flying in the air turned into a streak of golden light and descended on the ground. The light was so bright that everyone closed their eyes for a few seconds. Once the light dimmed everyone saw a young girl in a white robe and green eyes standing in the place where the dragon descended previously. The young girl looked around as if searching for someone when she heard someone ask "Who are you and what is the purpose of your visit?". The young girl looked at the young man standing in front of her on full guard and asked him calmly "Who am I speaking to here?" "I am the Command in chief of Asterin army, Augustus" "Rigid…" "Excuse me?" "Can I speak to your king or queen? Someone
"You…" The minister who wanted to speak was stopped by Elizabeth as she asked "So why are you here?" "Your Majesty, I came here following my master's aura, she is somewhere here but I don't know where". "So what help do you need from me?" "Your Majesty, as this is your territory wandering around without your permission is not right so I wanted to ask for your permission to stay here for a few days and search for my master" "You want to stay here? How bold of you to make such a request to the queen you beast" the minister who spoke previously spoke again. Sapphire furred her eyebrows annoyed at the minister's words but then getting a hold of herself she turned to Elizabeth ignoring the minister and said, "Your Majesty is this the way people in your kingdom speak to the familiar of the only student of master Kai Von?" "You are Shadow's familiar?" the minister exclaimed in shock. "Yes," Sapphire answered with a calm face. "Excuse his impudence Sapphire, you can stay here for how
Caroline turned to face Sophie, a determined fire flickering behind her red eyes “I’m not giving up,” she said firmly, her voice sharp but calm “I’ve fought beside Liam for two years. I’ve seen his strength, his loyalty, his heart… I know he still waits for her — but she’s been gone five years, Sophie. Five years with no word, no sign. At some point…” Caroline’s fists tightened at her sides, “At some point, he’ll have to stop waiting.”Sophie frowned, her silver hair shimmering faintly under the moonlight. “You’re playing a dangerous game, Caroline,” she said quietly “If you love him, truly… don’t try to force open a heart that’s already given away.”Caroline’s eyes softened — just a little “I’m not forcing anything,” she murmured “I’m just… standing here, waiting too. Waiting for t
Five years later…In the desolate border village of Dreadmoor Kingdom, near the edges of the known lands, flames devoured the night.The village was a picture of ruin — homes caved in, livestock scattered, children’s cries echoing across the smoke-choked streets. Dark, cloaked figures moved with inhuman precision, their weapons gleaming with a sickly red sheen.These were the infamous Dark Knights, the soldiers of the dark lord Kal. These dark knights who had stayed hidden for years since the war five hundred years ago, buried in the shadows had reemerged two years ago.No one knew why.There motive and target unclear, but their cruelty was unmistakable.Tonight, they dragged screaming children towards there carrier beasts, their little faces pale with terror. The soldiers protecting the villages and the villagers who tried to resist lay broken on the ground, their blood painting the cobblestones.Suddenly —
“Now that you’re leaving… does that answer still stand?”Elena’s breath hitched at the weight of the question. She glanced up at the stars for a brief moment, her eyes shimmering with unshed emotion, before looking back at him, her expression resolute “No, Liam… not for now. I don’t want you to feel any regret later, thinking you made a mistake getting together with me because you know Lea not Elena.”Liam’s brows furrowed deeply, confusion and frustration flashing across his face as he leaned in a little closer, searching her eyes “Elena… what are you talking about?” he asked, his voice thick with emotion “I know you. Don’t say it like you’re someone else entirely. Don’t push me away because of that.”Elena shook her head, her grip tightening on his cloak as if grounding herself “You think you know me Liam and maybe you do… to a point. But
While all of this was happening inside no one noticed Liam, who just stood frozen at the door. His hand still resting on the frame where he had instinctively reached out—but never knocked. His eyes were wide, his breath shallow as he took in the gravity of what he had just heard.“Closed-door cultivation… dangerous… months, years…”The words echoed relentlessly in his mind, each one hitting him like a hammer.Liam just let out a frustrated sigh and then just turned back and went away from there wanting some time for himself.….After speaking for some more time Master Kai Von left with Kevin following behind him.As for Henery and Elizabeth, they stayed with Elena for some more time talking anything and everything. Once done with lunch they also left Elena’s room, leaving her to rest.Once they left the smile on Elena’s face disappeared as she just lay there on her bed, staring
Elena nodded in understanding as she said “I understand.”Just as the words left her lips, another knock echoed softly on the door, followed by Kevin’s voice once more “Master… Mr. Henry and Mrs. Elizabeth are asking if they can come in now.”Master Kai glanced at Elena, his eyes silently asking if she was ready. She took a steadying breath and nodded.“Let them in,” Master Kai called back as he brought down the invisible barrier.The door creaked open, and Henry and Elizabeth rushed in almost at once. Relief flooded their faces as they saw Elena awake and sitting up, her complexion pale but her eyes clear and focused.“Elena!” Elizabeth cried, hurrying to her side and cupping Elena’s face in her trembling hands “Oh, thank the heavens, you’re awake. We’ve been so worried.”Henry also moved to the other side of Elena’s bed and sat down cupping her
Elena just sat there in a daze after Master Kai completed reciting the story as she processed the information inside her head. Master Kai also sat there dazing of thinking over the old memories.Knock, knock…The soft knocks on Elena’s room door brought them back to reality. As both of them turned towards the door they say Kevin peeking his head in through the slightly open door.“Master, Mr. Henery and Mrs. Elizabeth are waiting outside” Kevin spoke softly.“Just give us a minute” Master Kai replied with an expressionless face, to which Kevin just nodded in understanding and closed the door.Master Kai turned back to Elena as he opened his space ring and took out a jade slip. He handed it to Elena as he said “This was given to me by queen Zenobia before her death, she told me she would be reborn to complete the task that she had left to un complete and I should give this to her when she started rememberin
Her grief had transformed her. Hardened her. She had become relentless—a queen cloaked in vengeance. She tore through every clue, followed every trail, spilled blood with her own hands if it meant getting closer to the truth. Her enemies began to whisper of her not as a ruler, but as a storm.Yet after all the years of searching, she found nothing. The truth eluded her. Because the one she was looking for… had always been by her side.It was Ernest.The boy who had once followed her through gardens. The man who had stood at her side through war and loss. The friend who offered her support while hiding the truth.He had colluded with the dark forced, completely deviating from the path of spiritual power. He had mastered the dark power to the extent that he had now become their lord ruling over them.Earnest had watched Zenobia weep and rage and kill for answers he already held. He had whispered counsel while burying the past beneath car
The Queen Zenobia was still a princess when she got engaged to the Crown Prince of Alynthia, Richard Beaufort, but Ernest did not like it.He and the Queen were childhood friends, if I have to be truthful he had no other friends other than her.They grew up side by side in the quiet gardens and sunlit corridors of the palace, sharing secrets and laughter beneath the shade of old olive trees. Ernest, the son of the royal falconer, had always trailed behind her like a loyal shadow. He was kind, clever in his own rough-edged way, and he adored her—utterly and silently. But his place was always at her side, never in her world.Zenobia, on the other hand, had never seen him as anything more than her closest companion. Her confidant. Her safe place in a world that often felt too heavy for someone so young. She cared for him, deeply. But not in the way he hoped and she never pretended otherwise.When she met Richard Beaufort, everything changed.She
Not having the heart to scold Elena Master Kai Von turned to Liam as he breathed him “You brat why did you not inform me as soon as my dear disciple woke up?” Liam blinked, caught off guard by the sudden shift in attention “She just woke up,” he defended, raising his hands slightly “I was going to tell you, but then… well, we were talking and—”“Talking?” Master Kai’s voice lifted incredulously as he stood and turned to fully face him, his eyes narrowing with something between suspicion and fatherly protectiveness “Talking about what, exactly?”Liam opened his mouth, then closed it, cheeks flushing a bit “Just… some important things.”Kai narrowed his eyes further, clearly not buying it “Did not you tell you had dossed of, that’s why it got so late for you to open the door just now?”Liam blinked wide eyed, caught up in his own lies not know