All Chapters of Ocular to the Dying Sun: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40
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How Seasons Travel; part 4
Even he was subject to this kind of wall of classism, considering that his seatmate is a girl he rarely spoke to on the occasions he was given. Though he was good friends with a few kids in class, they were not as close to him.At least, Mitt thinks he’s not. He feels someone tickling his left ear, and he moved his head slightly to see who it was but found his ears touching a tiny, folded paper. The shape of the fold formed what looked like a wobbly snake, with a makeshift tongue torn from a part of the paper or somewhere else.Cocking his brow up in wonder, he took the folded paper, looking around to see who was brave enough to make folded paper toys and pass them around the class. He was hesitant to be bothered by it but found himself relaxing when he noticed that near the middle area of the seating, a boy with slightly shorter brown hair whose face was looking in front but one of his fingers was pointing at him.This boy stayed still for most of the les
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How Seasons Travel; part 5
He may not excel in it but more than what is required enough to move as a squire he passed with flying colors and as a Prime Magician that was enough but his excellence towards magic is what he needs. Being physically fit was easy but his requirement to become a magician also peaks when he can mentally stabilize himself and focus on certain aspects that need it, like the training he’s doing right now on one of the contraptions made on the grounds.The puppet he’s been appointed could be considered a playpen for dodging, with a series of wooden balls triggered from above to diagonally attack him in possible blind spots. The aim was to send his body a sense of familiarity, in terms of moving presence. Each wooden contraption is imbued with magic that has a specific element within, the moment it hits him it will trigger the side effect.If he evades or manages to hit the ball, it is a point and will be proven safe until a barrage will trigger again. Random is
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How Seasons Travel; part 6
Leaving the hall, they went into a spiral staircase at the opposite end where Mitt entered. They went down seven flights before stopping at an old dark double door with long brass handles. Everywhere, employees who wore the insignia of the white six-point shard, passed by and stopped every time they see Lord Verbasi to either greet or let them through first. Both a greeting of respect and pleasant-like cordiality to Mitt and his mentor.On the other hand, those with a six-sided wreath or a pair of three-fingered Sari-manok claws only passed them by with a simple nod of greeting. Mitt didn’t dwell on the other branches within the office, since they often only look at him with a rare moment of a smile or complete disregard. More people nod at him, but it’s not an awkward feeling to be out of reach to these adults, he was only there to learn.“Today, we’ll need to catch up on cutting a shard,” Lord Verbasi scratched his chin as he asked an as
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How Seasons Travel; part 7
“Yeah, we see that but not everyone will always be as grateful as we are. They’re overprivileged asshats so be there in their place just because of lineage and money. Someday, I’m going to be part of that society, rich and obno—”After hearing this, another overlapping conversation inserted itself within the boundaries of the ears of his mind, impulsively listening through the borders around them. Down farther, just a few walls away grated voices filled with sudden frustration and hate.“My sons beginning to get on my nerves, but nothing is more hellish than knowing the politics of this Academy is going to the rocks. He’s doing well learning, I know, but he’s getting trumped by those blasted privileged brats. If not for their positions, they wouldn’t be able to push my child off that list of top students.”“Why? What happened? I thought your son got good scores enough to get him on the li
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Distracted Night Light’s; part 1
▓▓▓▓▓Pale light marches through in between shadows of people walking in and out of the city coming from the shards of each lamp post from the main gates. Everything else is in a shade of color that blinds the senses with multi-facets not of origin within the All-Monarch kingdom.The bustle and crowd gathering did not change from the norm, though it contributed greatly to the variety of sound pollution coming from the different languages each person spoke. Various fashions from neighboring cities merge and are displayed through the streets, filling the extent of mundane drab clothes now spiced over a drab of exotic tinges popping in and out.The variety of clothes ranged from finely colorful woven sarongs, and turbans made of coarse leaf strands to posh velvet vests and sharply ironed brown slacks and petticoat ribboned dresses. Mixed cultures and traditional garb walked through the cobble-paved streets of the main city of All-Monarch, equally welcoming the busi
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Distracted Night Light’s; part 2
With another soft clink of the teacup on its saucer, Lady Tethea looked at her with a somber face. Eyebrows creased in the middle and completely dour. “One mishap from your last pregnancy is enough to be a mar to your name. Good thing you coincidentally found young Mitt during that time to cover for your first child’s death.”Yphemu’s pregnancy isn’t something she explicitly spoke about, and it’s not something she is proud of especially if the concern of her conception isn’t the fact that the man was someone deplorable or hated by but the idea that she couldn’t remember who the man was. Beyond the imagination and the assumption of many, one simple fact remains, she does not know who the father is and will never want to know who.The old woman could remember the way Yphemu handled this situation, moving forward and proving her worth to the world a second time. Masking over her unwanted pregnancy with her resolve to be the
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Distracted Night Light’s; part 3
Being stone souled and hard-hearted for her family, as the head, brings her so much on the plate to think about that sometimes, other factors of one path begin to be missed. Considering that she’s always wanted what was best for Yphemu as of current, right now, if her daughter doesn’t want to be with someone then all she could do is help her introduce her to someone. “Alright,” Lady Tethea said, her eagerness lesser but her eyes showed concern out of fondness. “You’ve managed to avoid the potential of marriage once again.” She sighed but looked at her, eyes slightly glinting at the light of the sun. “But, no matter, whether you will be married by choice or not. I know you will. I have faith that your soul is healed and strong, once more.” Noticing the last piece of biscuit on the plate, Yphemu picked the piece and placed it on one other plate filled with cupcakes. She nodded and smiled at her mother before their next conversation turned to a one-sided gossip about th
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Distracted Night Light’s; part 4
It’s nothing to deny, he’s been told that he looked like a few people, all high in rank or aristocratic. Some even curried favor to Yphemu, on certain occasions, with blanket compliments about despite not being of blood relation he has a strong resemblance to her. He often watched these people and internally feel embarrassed for comments like that, since he would love to believe he is truly the child of Yphemu. Knowing in his mind that he isn’t despite not having any memory of his past before he was four doesn’t help make him feel at ease. “At least I’m here beside her,” he whispered. “Is there something wrong with the water master Mitt?” said the maid who was behind the accordion divider a few steps away. “Nothing, Neldy, I just suddenly felt tired,” Mitt said with the best pleasant voice he could muster. “There’s nothing wrong. I’m going to get out now.” Nodding, the maid readied his robes and other towels to lightly dry him and soon he was
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Distracted Night Light’s; part 5
Her request was simple and ten years old at that. It somehow related to the rumors about Mitt’s father, but not entirely just about paternal relations. There was never a chance she wouldn’t hear it as if the rumor vine didn’t reach the ears of her office walls. Annoyance? Dismay? Curiosity. There were a handful of thoughts that entered her mind but what boggled Yphemu as she requested to investigate the rumors, in detail while Lagodis looked up Mitt’s family history, was the fact her mind went blank. Reading the first investigation on the family or possible relatives, according to the location of the last location Mitt was found has the lowest likeliness to know accurately. However, Lagodis did discover that there were, at the time, traces of magic coming from an unregistered airship. Everything about the magic reeked of illegal alchemy with several layers that Lagodis was surprised the supposed airship stayed stable. Looking for traces or evidence of the air
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Distracted Night Light’s; part 6
People entered through the sloppy-looking entranceway. All dark wood and sort of slanted by the way Mitt looked at it from where he stood, small, with his neck craned impressed a sense of caution to his senses. Hiding underneath a cloak did not help him with how the shadow of his hood made everything feel dim. Still, hearing the patrons outside that gathered with joviality say “Aling Nora” several times made him relieved to know he wouldn’t need to scour the entire street to see where Epiro went. Planning a way to know about the rumors and proving the truth behind them was Mitts thought. Thinking of a plan isn’t something he could do on his own, but he trusts that Epiro could think with him since Mitt knows that their work isn’t just about being hired swords. Mitt needs to figure out where he could start his investigation about the rumors, and where to start with people connected to a plethora of information. The Militia. Eagerly following the flow o
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