I looked at my mother with confusion. What is the pressing matter she is talking about? Is it about the war my Aunt Fiona started? Does my mother know something? "Since the time your aunt saved me, she was always trying to contact me through my mind. There is a reason for this." My mother said with a serious tone. "She is planning to revive the forbidden magic our father once used. That was same magic that destroyed our country." "Mother, you know of the forbidden magic?" I asked in haste. If my mother can give us some information to prevent the forbidden magic from being used then it would be a win for us.My mother shook her head. "I was just a little girl at that time when the research of the forbidden magic was ongoing. What I know is that only the ’chosen one’ can wield and use such enormous power. And my father thought he was that ’chosen one’." My mother looked sad while recalling the past. "The only thing I could remember was that in activating the forbidden magic, there is

[Ragnar’s POV]I was not really surprised with this information. I am sure with my mother’s looks and personality, men would fall for her. It was my father’s luck to be loved back by my mother and to be chosen by her. "When I became the head researcher, your mother was the head mage of her order. She was very beautiful and talented in magic. Many noble men sought for her hand and I was one of them. Gaining a proper rank, I proposed to your mother back then. We were both still young and just entered adulthood." Marvin said with a smile while reminiscing. "I guess that didn’t go too well." I said. "Haha, you are quite right there your majesty." Marvin. "But it was because of a reason that I have regretted doing. After my research came to fruition, the mad king assembled his army and planned to conquer the continent. Your mother, she knew that my research was something that was frightening and can give power to someone and also can destroy many lives. I still remember her words." ***

My eyes went wide open with this information, I didn’t know of this. "Your mother did not tell you?" Marvin looked at me puzzled.I shook my head as a reply. "No, she never told me of her linage. She was afraid that I will be shunned by other people because of my Spartan blood. I never knew I also have some royal blood flowing through my veins."Marvin nodded in understanding. "Your mother was trying to protect you from the harsh criticism. I am sure she loves you dearly." "The chosen one, does the person have to be of pure blood?" I asked earnestly.Marvin held his chin and was in deep thought once again. "When I read about the prophecy in the book I was translating and deciphering, I was still young and was just starting to learn the ancient texts. It read that before the almighty being died, he said that he will come back one day when the continent was in danger. He had foreseen the destruction of this continent and the’ chosen one’, his resurrection will be the one to either sa

"Isabella... Isabella." I can hear a man’s voice next to me. "Don’t worry I’m here, I’m right here." Someone said, comforting me.I felt warmth on my right hand. The feeling gave me hope and made me calm down. My hard thumping heart eased down. "Erik?" I wasn’t sure if it was him but I was yearning for him. I was yearning for his warmth and embrace. How I wish to see him once again. We have been separated for over a year now. "Erik , is that you?" I opened my heavy eye lids to see who it was. The room was dimly lit with the fire from the fire place. I can see a silhouette of a man sitting on my bedside, holding my right hand. "No, I’m not his majesty." The man said sadly. "It’s me, Phil." "Philips?" My eyes adjusted with the dim room and saw the man’s face clearly. "Phil, it’s you." I smiled at him.My heart was rather disappointed that it was not Ragnar, but still I was happy that Phillips was here with me. "How are you feeling?" Philips asked with a worried tone. I can see on

I looked at her with curious eyes. "If I may ask, what would that information be?"My aunt looked at me with such sad eyes. "Well, before the war our father, your grandfather the king of Sparta, tasked his researchers to study the ancient texts from our country. The research team made a huge discovery that would give our country eternal glory. They found where the forbidden magic was and where the parts of the keys were hidden in this vast continent."I listened carefully to what my aunt was telling me. I am not sure if she will disclose all information to me or only bits and pieces. I am also not sure if she is telling all truth or are they mixed up with lies. But one thing I know is I need the other half of the pendant. "A map was made to mark the areas where the parts of the key for the forbidden magic were hidden. The map was embedded in two magic stones, one was given to me and the other was given to my twin sister Diana." My aunt explained. "With the use of the forbidden magic,