General Marcus started to remember the war twenty years ago. Back then, the continent consisted of four kingdoms: Geneva to the north, Avalon to the south, Wales at the center, and Sparta to the far east.“I was just a lieutenant in the Wales army back then when the war broke out,” General Marcus started. “Sparta was the biggest and the most powerful of the four kingdoms back then."“That was what my mother told me too,” Erik corroborated. “She was a Spartan.”“Yes, your mother was a Spartan. Hence, her knowledge of the ancient powers,” General Marcus said. “Spartans were gifted with the use and knowledge of magic. Some people used it for good while others used it for bad."“When the mad king sat in Sparta’s throne, it became worse,” Erik said.“Yes. The Spartan royal family was the most powerful magic users of all. And they had access to forbidden magic,” General Marcus sighed. “The mad king saw that the Spartan kingdom was more superior to others and wanted to rule the whole contine

Kyler cringed within him. “General Marcus is really something; he can talk to the Crown Prince like an equal, and he’s not affected by his overwhelming aura”. He thought within himself. He was in the room with them all the time, but he was like an ant in the lion's den.These two people have an imposing aura of greatness; he felt small in their presence.“You think I want Isabella because she has the blood of the Royal family of Sparta?” Erik asked sarcastically.“Yes,” General Marcus said. “The Royal family of Sparta has unique features that can only be recognized by the older generation, they have platinum blonde hair and silver eyes”. And you think I know of this?” Erik asked. “ As you said, “only the old ones remember the features of the royal family of Sparta; that history has been erased from the books of this continent. Just mentioning their name is taboo.”“Don’t make a fool of me, Crown Prince; I may be old, but I am not foolish. I know the royal knowledge network of Avalon ru

It’s been two weeks since Isabella started to study the art of sword. Erik gave her a light sword at first, assuring her that he will make it heavier once her strength improves in the near future.They practice the sword every afternoon in her courtyard. Mornings consist of studies in history, politics and literature."Very good. Keep your stance to balance your body." Erik instructed.Isabella was swinging her sword at him, watching his every movements as she calculated and anticipated his every strike.She was able to dodge his attacks and he was also able to block hers. After some time, in split seconds, she missed his movements and her sword flew from her hand. Erik’s sword was pointed at her throat. She was shocked, looking at the tip of his sword shining from the rays of light coming from the sun."I yield." She said panting."You did well." Erik replied, panting as well. He took a deep breath and sheaths his sword."I still have much to learn." She said."In just two weeks

"Nonsense!" yelled. "If you open the bandage then the wound will get infected. You are asking this of my sister to ruin her face, don’t you?"Helena stepped forward and defended her younger sister."Williams, son. Are you sure of what you saw? Maybe you were just mistaken." The queen sweet talked her son. But Williams stood firm in his resolve."I am sure of what I saw." Williams said. "I was going to Camila’s courtyard to pay her a surprise visit. I heard she was recovering from her burns so I got some ointment from the royal physician Dr. Crane. But who knew my sister didn’t need it.""What? When did you visit?" Camila asked worriedly. "Maybe you saw it by mistake. Sometimes the lighting in my courtyard is dim.""I came to visit you three days ago at noon time. The sun was up in the sky and it was so bright. I cannot be mistaken." Williams answered firmly.’I was careless.’ Camila thought inwardlyShe looked worried. She didn’t anticipate that her little brother will make a surprise

"Isabella, sister." Williams ran towards her. "Wow, what you did was amazing. I can’t believe you actually stood up against queen mother and sisters. And when you gave Camila that double slap. ‘Whack’ ‘Whack’. It was awesome. You showed her."Williams reenacted Isabella’s defense and they both laughed about it."Haha, really? Did I look that way?" Isabella asked amused."Yes you were great." Williams said enthusiastically. "And the way you made eye contact with queen mother. I get the shivers every time I see her. She is very strict.""Enough bad mouthing your mother." General Marcus approached them. "Isabella dear. I am sorry." General Marcus sighed."What for, grandpa? You didn’t do anything wrong." Isabella said."I feel that I have been a negligent father to my daughter. I was on the battle field when she was growing up. And after the war, I thought I had to make it up to her and spoiled her with love and affection. I gave in to her every whim, thinking it was for her own happines