Next day, Adrian got a great rest yesterday after going to bed early yesterday. After all, he needs to wake up early to train. He did not get to take a nap yesterday because of settling his business with Rupert. He woke up at the right time and went along with Ralph to the training grounds. As soon as he arrived, he wanted to do some light stretching before beginning the physical training. Suddenly, Ralph asked him a question. “I’m sorry to bother you in your training young master, but may I ask why are you training so hard? You did say you want to be stronger 5 years ago, now you are already a Moon Stage mage at 10 years old. I have seen people do physical training and weapon training before but not as much as you, young master. Can you please tell me why?” Ralph don’t want to overstep his bounds but right now he needs answers. “That is true… In Etterra, mana is superior than flesh and blood. As long as you cultivate your mana, your flesh and blood will become stronger with it. B

There is an open field near the palace where the palace guards use as their training grounds. As soon as the royal family arrives, all the guards bow. “What brings you here for a surprise visit to the training grounds, Your Majesty.” The man in shining armor bows politely. Adrian knew this man. His name is Arnold Maxwell. A marquis and the commander of the Royal Knights. “Good timing. We need 6 more people. You and the Cross family butler will join in the game. If you will, young Adrian.” King Elijah makes his announcement making the guards confused. Ralph is also confused when did he get dragged in. Adrian nods and make the lines with magic on the field for the game and also explain Cross Catch to all of them. He started to feel he is making a religion, preaching the rules here and there. “Me and Char will be on opposing team. Let’s divide into teams first.” The king says and ordered Arnold to called the soldiers that are free. He then set the team. He takes Charles, Marylyn, Ral

In a grand meeting room of the Twilight Kingdom palace. The king, queen and other ministers including Arnold and Bryce sat around the large table. Discussing about Adrian’s invention. “I suggest we should spread the influence of Cross Catch. Lots of benefits will come if we make the Twilight Kingdom be the heart of the sport. Just imagine it, our kingdom at the centre of other kingdoms and empires. Our revenue will sky rocket. Your Majesty can just say the command and the Cross boy will work with us.” The minister of finance pleads to the table. “That is right.” “We can also build trust with the other parties.” “A solid plan, minister.” The other ministers agrees to the suggestions except for King Elijah, Queen Charlotte, Royal Commander Arnold, Royal Mage Bryce and the two dukes, Duke Cromwell and Duke Edwards. The most obvious frown comes from Arnold. “I reject the proposal. The other kingdoms are eyeing on us closely as we are at the centre of them. More time and diplomatic r

Bright light shines from the palace beams to the sky but the sun had still not rise. The light can be seen from kilometres away. “Huh? Is it morning already?” A citizen looking outside the window. “What is that at the garden? Alert the guards and the palace. The rest of you follow me.” The night shift captain brings a group of royal guards to the palace garden. “What is that? Looks like holy magic.” Veronica who was with Emilio heading towards Solstice City looked back towards Amber Rose capital. “S*it, s*it, s*it. Control it, control it, control it.” Adrian panicking after summoning Excalibur. The legendary weapon’s presence is too over bearing. He dipped the sword inside the lake to dimmed out the light but now the lake refracts the light and making the lake shines. [Advice. Master needs to retract the weapon.] [Warning. Hundreds of palace guards are storming the garden are shown in ‘Map’.] Adrian quickly retracts Excalibur and discharge a large amount of mana mixed in a litt

The early morning air is cold, very cold. The leaves had already shed leaving the trees bare. It hadn’t started snowing yet but the cold will make anyone felt the chill in their bones. Still, in the Cross county personal training grounds. Two figures are seen training their bodies away. A man’s body is steaming as he manages to finally breakthrough from his shackles. He went to the boy that is dancing with a staff and kneels down. “Thank you for your teachings and opportunity that you have given me young master. This Ralph will be forever in your debt.” Ralph said words of gratitude to Adrian who is practicing Emerald Dragons Rising spear technique. “It’s from your own efforts. Be proud of yourself for pushing through it. Now, summon your spirit weapon.” Adrian says some words of encouragement to Ralph and stops his movements. He points his staff to Ralph and ask him to summon his spirit weapon. “Bu… Yes, young master. Equipped.” Ralph hesitates but he kept quiet and summons his s