All Chapters of A Kingdom of Corruption and Chaos: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21:

A jarring, jostling sensation pulled a groan from my lips. It pulled at every searing cut and scrape on my aching body. My arm was screaming in pain, and I slowly blinked my eyes open, having to blink several times to be able to comprehend the fact that I was currently moving through a dense, snowy forest. Slowly, I looked down to see that I was on the back of a large chestnut horse, instantly having a fairly good idea of what was happening at least. I took a moment to look down at myself. I couldn't see much, considering I had a heavy cloak around my shoulders, but I did see the strong arm that was banded around my waist. It was the only thing holding me upright as I leaned back against a strong, warm body that I was getting rather used to being in the arms of. Taking a breath, I closed my eyes once more, thankful that I was far warmer now, too. My fingers and toes tingled from the cold, but they weren't numb like they had been up on that cliff, and they didn't hurt as

Last Updated : 2026-02-21

Chapter 22:

I honestly didn't know what I was expecting as I stumbled back onto the academy grounds, but General Harrison waiting right outside the gates for us wasn't it. "Primrose, I'm glad to see that you're... alive." He said, tilting his perfectly groomed blonde head at me as his icy blue eyes took in every inch of my body. The bright red phoenix perched on his shoulder seemed to narrow its beady eyes on me as I gave a slight bow of my head in respect. Xavier, on the other hand, stood as stiff as a board beside me. He didn't offer a single ounce of any sort of respect to his direct superior, and it instantly put me on edge as the two of them seemed to eye each other with something closer to barely contained violence than anything respectful. "You're just in time for challenges." The General called, breaking their stare off, and I looked up at Xavier, but that mask of cold calculation had fallen back over his features, hiding any sort of emotion that would have played over it before. "Primr

Last Updated : 2026-02-22

Chapter 23:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a very special showing for you today. Take notes, recruits, this isn't something you see every day. Xavier Knight is not only going to take on one challenger for you, but two at the same time." The General called over the crowd as two of the other professors walked out of the tunnel on the other side of the arena. One had an amphithere snaked around his shoulders, while the other had that big drake that had landed on the wall the first day. "With that being said, let's not delay." With that, the General walked out of the arena, and Bane jumped from Xavier's shoulders, shifting to his full size as he let out a roar that shook the stands as his head swiveled back and forth in an eerie, serpentine way, as his wings flared and his tail whipped from side to side, throwing up clouds of dirt in his anger. Xavier didn't waste a single second, mounting the pissed-off dragon with an ease that I didn't even know someone could possess. Bane didn't eve

Last Updated : 2026-02-23

Chapter 24:

"So, ummm, is it just me, or are you also thinking that we haven't even scratched the surface of terrifying with that man yet?" Genie asked as she looked over at Lexi, who just swallowed hard with a nod."Ari, either you have balls of absolute steel, or he's got a serious thing for you, considering you mouthed off to not only someone that could probably snap you in two if he really wanted to, but can literally push enough energy through a full-grown amphithere to kill it just by placing his hand on it. Not to mention that hit he just took, for you, and just walked it off like he's not currently bleeding out." Lexi said as everyone in the crowd just watched in awed silence as Xavier simply walked over to where the other rider was pulling his blade out of the drake, sheathing it behind his back without so much as a flinch at the pain from the still bleeding wound that had probably immobilized his whole shoulder. "Well," I sighed out as the other two just looked at

Last Updated : 2026-02-24

Chapter 25:

It seemed like every passing hour, I was just starting to feel worse and worse. My whole body felt weak and heavy, my arm throbbed something fierce, and I couldn't focus on a single one of my classes to save my life. I couldn't help but to feel like something just wasn't right. I should be feeling better by now, not worse. The healing I had gotten should have taken care of any infection or anything like that with my wounds, and if I was sick, they would have told me. By the time I was sitting in the dining hall with Lexi and Genie for dinner, I had no desire to even eat. I mostly just pushed my food around my plate, occasionally picking at its contents. You haven't been acting right all day. Nova commented as she blinked up at me. I don't know, Nova, something just isn't right. I should be feeling better by now, not worse. Do you think Xavier will be in the gym right now? Probably, but you should go rest

Last Updated : 2026-02-25

Chapter 26:

I closed my eyes once more after he walked out the door, unable to keep them open any longer without threatening to redecorate his room, and I didn't think he would appreciate that one too much. I didn't know how long I had been relaxing there when I heard a soft latching sound and opened my eyes just to see Bane and Nova fly into the room. Nova instantly came up to me, curling in against my side as she rubbed her cheek against mine. That looks horrible, Ari. I'm glad you went to him. Just hang on a bit longer, okay? Bane said Xavier's working on getting someone to help. Nova said as I closed my eyes once more, and Bane closed the window before lying over my legs. I know, he just left a little while ago, but it's still getting worse. I can't even stand to look around the room anymore. Everything feels like it's moving. She made something of a soft whining sound as she lay her head against the side of my neck. Jus

Last Updated : 2026-02-26

Chapter 27:

There was a light knock on the door, instantly killing the moment between us as he moved away to allow Devon back into the room. He held a steaming mug of what smelled like medicinal tea along with a vial of some kind of herb mix and a bag full of bandaging supplies. Xavier carefully helped me ease up into a sitting position, propping me up to where I could lean back against the headboard before Devon handed me the steaming mug. "Drink this. It should help with the fever, along with any nausea or dizziness, for tonight, and this is for tomorrow." He set the vial of the herb mixture on the dark wooden nightstand beside the bed before turning to Xavier. "Alright, now it's your turn. I'm already here, so I might as well take care of that shoulder now rather than waiting until later, so let's see it." Xavier rolled his eyes, but didn't fight him as I took a sip of the tea. It was quite bitter, but even just one sip had my head steadying out already, and I just

Last Updated : 2026-02-27

Chapter 28: Xavier

There was so much I wanted to say about her little, optimistic view of this world. Hell, if it had been anyone else who said that to me, I would have stomped all over it, but I couldn't even begin to bring myself to do that, not to her. The way she looked up at me with so much hope shining in those big, bright, innocent blue eyes had me shutting my mouth for once. I just couldn't bring myself to burst her little bubble and tell her the truths I've learned about this cold, unforgiving world. Welcome to the life. You should start preparing yourself for far worse than this. Bane's deep rumble broke through my thoughts, and I glanced down at where he was shamelessly pressed up against the backs of Ari's legs as Nova was all but tangled together with him. I didn't ask for your opinion, asshole. I responded, and he just laughed at me, but I ignored him, instead I just turned my attention back to Ari. She had closed those pretty eyes no

Last Updated : 2026-02-28

Chapter 29: Xavier

Ari was still completely out as I stepped back into my room. She clutched the pillow I had replaced myself with to her chest as she snored softly. I couldn't help but to let my eyes wander over the perfect curve of her body as she curled in around the pillow just as tightly as she had me. I'm going to head out to pick up my paperwork, and before you ask, yes, I'll bring back breakfast. Will you stay here with them for now, just in case she needs something? I asked as I quietly popped the door open and walked out, being sure to lock it behind me. I made quick work of heading down the hall to my office. Pulling the file of paperwork off the surface of my desk. I quickly thumbed through its contents, making sure nothing was out of place. It was a precaution I had taken to, considering one time one of the General's phoenix's feathers had landed in the stack, and when I opened it on my desk, it nearly burnt the whole damn room down. This one was just do

Last Updated : 2026-03-01

Chapter 30: Xavier

As I went back out to grab some more coffee, I ended up finding Dex up by his office. He was able to cover my classes for the next three days, but had to leave this weekend to go to one of the central camps, in exchange for me doing his paperwork for him. That I didn't mind, though, it's not like I would be doing much else for the time being. Making my way over to his office, I took the file of paperwork off his desk before heading back down to the dining hall. Arthur wasn't standing there this time, but he had left a tray with a steaming mug of coffee, a cup of water, and two of the pastries he had made earlier this morning, with a note saying to make sure I shared. I just shook my head at the old man's antics, but still couldn't help but grin a little as I made my way back up to my room. Opening the door, I still couldn't help but to pause for just a moment, looking her over as those big blue eyes tracked my every move. She must have at least run her fing

Last Updated : 2026-03-02

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