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Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection The Hero's Son
Ares observed Sivone. She was a young woman, taller than Eurydice. She had leafy-green hair and hazel-brown eyes. She wore a robe that mages usually wear in the Palace but what made her stand out was the trinkets displayed all over her body. She has a necklace of mysterious purple-glowing vials hanging on her neck and an eye of drake. She had the same pearl earrings as Eurydice's. Siv had gifted it to her when the witch visited the ocean. It was given to her by a lost siren. What Ares was more intrigued by was the fact that Siv had introduced herself as Eurydice's best friend."Call me Siv." "Ares," He officially introduced himself. Icarai took a deep breath, savoring peace once more, "You shouldn't be bringing Erron here just like that, Siv. You could've been shot by a spy along the way?""Spy?" Siv raised an eyebrow and then looked at her friend. "Another war again, Eurydice? Are you serious?""It cannot be avoided," Eurydice made it clear to her. "That's why I told you to keep a
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection Warning
Siv and Eurydice entered the infirmary. Ares and Icarai were there, making sure that the young prince was safe and that no one had entered the infirmary without consent. Now that word has gotten out that the young prince was inside the Palace, assassins might gather and linger around the Palace. All the servants cannot be trusted. The last time Eurydice had left Erron alone without a spell to protect him, he was almost slit in the throat while sleeping. And the culprit was his maid. Of course, Eurydice did not allow such an individual to live- the maid was punished according to law, treason- was punishable by death. Even if there was no law at all, Eurydice would've killed anyone who tried to harm her brother. Dr. Cornelius was dressing and applying herbal ointment to the young prince's scars. He admitted during the check-up that it was caused by running around and scraping against twigs from brushes, or tripping onto the rocky ground. He also had a ton of bug bites. "My goodness
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection The Loyal Dog
Eurydice was in her courtroom alone, feasting her eyes with the thousand shimmerings of the towns around the Palace that trailed all the way down. Her head was leaning against the glass, listening to the tranquil breeze that swept her glass windows. She could see from afar that the people were dancing on the streets. She specifically asked this courtroom to give her better access sights of the busy town. It was the only thing that kept her entertained.Now that her younger brother has returned to the Witch's forest, she has nothing else to do for the night but endures the feeling of loneliness. She had a war to take care of during the morning and the preparation for the First Game in the afternoon.A knock interrupts her thoughts. "Finally," she mumbled. Finally, something that can occupy her blank mind. Her servant enters the courtroom with a document in his hands. He adjusted his glasses, "Your Radiance," Icarai bowed at her. "I come with news from the chieftain of the village you
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection Wrath
One by one, the officers were carried into the platform for the people to watch. Civilians gathered around Plaza Square whispering the rumors of the corrupt officers that worked for the Regional General in the southern village. Business owners stopped by and left their stalls to watch the punishment of the very people who stole from the Queen.Icarai signalled his men to tie them against a pike. The officers bawled and cried, their faces swollen from bawling. They struggled like fishes out of water, trying to escape the tight ropes that fastened them with death. Icarai looked a little worried as he continued the preparations. The royal guards were also conflicted by this. They have not become immune at all. The Queen from time to time does this 'ceremony' to punish all the people who dare stain their nation. And not even a single person could explain. Though it was extreme, it was the price someone had to pay for choosing to be a bad person. Before, the Queen ignored corruption as
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection Wyvern Tamer
Ares was walking around the Palace at the evening, trying to catch a glimpse of Icarai or the Queen. Icarai told him to stay in the palace because they were going to get busy for the night, but since the daytime, he hadn't caught Eurydice or Icarai's presence anywhere. He thought, maybe- she was just handling matters that a normal Crown Princess would do. But as he asked around, trying to check where Eurydice or Icarai was, the servants' excuses had become less credible. At some point, Ares met Prince Xavier in the hallway, and he too, was one of the people who inquired about her whereabouts, but the servants would tell them nothing. Ares retreated into the infirmary where his master, Dr. Cornelius, was treating a said soldier who had been with Icarai that morning. When he entered the clinic, the soldier was sulking on the corner because of his busted lip. "What happened to him?" Cornelius sighed, "Apparently, one of the people they arrested smacked him in the face while resisti
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection Coyness of a Prince
The audience soon left the plaza when the commotion had gone dry. Ares helped Icarai and the rest to untie the officials- who by the way, were scared to their wits at their closet encounter with death. The Queen had already left the venue, with her excuse that she wasn't feeling rather well. "Ares," Icarai beckoned at the male to come closer. Ares took a deep breath before striding. Icarai glanced at his palms and sighed. "You weren't supposed to see it." "I can tell," his tone was sharp. "This is not a matter that you can barge whenever you like." Icarai made it clear to him. "We are punishing these criminals according to the law that the people of Fontana have been made aware of since birth. This is a problem of the palace not becau
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection A Forgotten and Forbidden Stance
Eurydice was nowhere to be found for days and days.The first game of the King Selection was drawing near. Only five days remain before the first elimination round takes place- and the Queen's presence was nowhere to be felt. Participants mostly knights and some lucky commoners, were given the entire yard to strengthen their bodies.Ares was looking out his windows, watching at some lousy commoners swinging their sticks at each other, pretending they were swords. The knights on the other hand were confident, but strict to themselves- utilizing trees as a target. The four princes, on the other hand, were given a different yard all to themselves.Ares was merely in his room, pondering.A knock finally breaks the man's thoughts. He opened the door
Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection Hidden Strength
Icarai barged inside the Queen's court while she was spending her sweet time, drinking wine. Eurydice gave Icarai a glare and the servant immediately cleared his throat as he realized how rude he was for coming in without knocking."I-I uhh..."The Queen rolled her eyes, "Just go directly with it Icarai. It's tiring to hear you whine.""M-My Queen I bear odd news.""Oh?" Eurydice raised an eyebrow. The fun just never stops for her, doesn't it? "Well, I'm not surprised. Go on. Tell me.""It's about Ares," Icarai whispered. The Queen's eyes squinted for a little bit. Since there were guards lined up in the pillars of the courtroom, she raised her hand in the air and gestured at them to leave. One by one, they
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The Snow Prince
Icarai, Desalogia, and the Queen returned home at midnight. Eurydice was still on her carriage. Her eyes were drooping, as she had lacked sleep and a hearty dinner. She had also used a great amount of magic power at the last minute, which caused her body to be even more fatigued. The navigator in charge of maneuvering the carriage was hesitant to wake the Queen up. The navigator decided to visit the other carriage, where Prince Desalogia was transported. When he peered into his window, the prince was still awake and about to light a cigar. "What?" the cold, stoic male asked him with an irritated look."My prince, could I please trouble you to wake up Her Radiance? She's sleeping, and it is cold outside."Desalogia huffed and rolled his eyes before exiting his carriage. He headed towards the Queen's transport and peeked to find Her Radiance's vulnerable status. Her head rested on the cushion, her lips agape, and her hair was a bushy mess. "Where is her room?""S-Shall I have Icarai
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Father and Son
"T-The Queen!"Morale was boosted just by the presence of Her Radiance. For a second back there, they thought they were doomed, as they were in no way getting the upper hand without an offensive magic unit. Only the Queen was capable of casting such high spells that could cause the retreatment of the enemy. Eurydice was only a mere split second away from having Fontana's Gates destroyed.If that were to happen, the Tiberyans' invasion would surely become a reality.King Tiberyon was careful to not move. He would have Eurydice's claw lodged in his throat if he did. And that would lead him to poisoning. It would be a lame way to die before the eyes of his soldiers. This was King Tiberyon's greatest deployed army yet. And now, it still came to a stop, just as always. He expected this to happen. Eurydice was a tough royal to fight.She was unlike the former king. King Maxmillian was more focused on maintaining peace and trade. But after the
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Tiberyon
Desalogia was waiting at the entrance when Eurydice's caravan arrived. They finally reached the end of the gates and hopped down from their stallions, Lumiere and Noir. Ares's eyes caught Desalogia's. The prince was smoking with his servants. A maid from the Palace was behind them, convincing the prince to avoid smoking as the Queen did not like the smell of it, but Desalogia didn't pay attention. When the Queen composed herself and stretched her slender limbs into the air, she sniffed the smoke from Desalogia's cigarette and coughed. Her spiral eyes focused on the prince, who only smirked at her and looked back at the sky, ignoring her. "That rascal," she grumbled and covered her little nose with her palms before rolling her eyes. Icarai, who was beside the Queen, took a deep breath. He didn't really want to talk to the prince."What are you waiting for?" Eurydice's brows ascended for a bit. "Go tell him." Ares stopped Icarai from going. He smiled, "I'll go if you're too nervous.
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Euryale
The Queen entered the young prince's cozy bedroom. She had noticed that Siv's treehouse now had a glass ceiling that allowed him to see the stars beyond. The young prince was cuddling his pillows when his sister arrived inside. He turned his head to the side and gave her a sleepy smile."Do you want me to read you a story?" she asked him while sitting on the mattress and stroking his pale, blonde hair. The young prince shook his head."I'm too old for that."Eurydice chuckled daintily, "You're never old for a story."Eurydice stared at her little brother and realized how big he had gotten. Ares and Siv were correct about him. She didn't have to protect Erron so crazily like that. But Eurydice was afraid she'd break her promise to th
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Moon Witch's Advice
When Ares discovered the Queen's illness, he was left with many questions that he knew would never find answers to in the near future. The male played with the young prince despite being distracted. While the two were splashing water in the river, Ares pretended to smile and laugh, but deep inside, he felt rather melancholic about Eurydice's hidden illness. Shortly during their playtime, Eurydice joins them on the river in her bare feet. Eurydice is used to being barefoot. After all, she hates wearing shoes and prefers feeling the roughness of stone on her soles. She likes how it feels. For her, it is the closest thing to pain. "Yay!" the young prince ran towards her sister. "You're here! Are you finally playing with us?""Siv told me to wash my ankles with the water," she told him with a gentle smile and poked the young prince's nose. "Are you having fun with Rockman?"Ares looked away, blushing. Why did he have to adapt to that silly nickname? "Yes, yes! Rockman agreed to train m
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Mysterious Illness
While the girls were having their heart-to-heart conversation, Ares spent his time with the young prince in a nearby river. The two sat on a boulder while holding an odd, grimy creature that the prince had somehow caught. Ares inspected what it was, but he couldn't really tell its race. The only thing he realized about the prince's pet was that it was adorable."Here!" Erron stretched his arms to him. "Hold her for me!" Ares offered his huge palms and carried the creature, which almost slipped from his fingers. The creature closed its eyes, savoring the male's warm palms, and slept."Hehe!" the young prince giggled. "She likes you!" "It's just sleeping," Ares replied while looking at it."Not this one," The prince goofily grinned at the commoner. "My big sister, I mean."Ares lowered his eyes, a little embarrassed, "She would be upset if she heard you say that." "Eh?" Erron pouted. "My big sister never gets mad at me. The only time I saw her get mad was..." the prince closed his mo
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Historia of Von Kranels
The treehouse was the largest tree in the Enchanted Forest. It was the possession of the Faerie King before he handed it over to the Moon Witch for purification after he found discrepancies in the tree's purity. The Faerie King told her to keep it as her reward and she has since lived in the tree and cultivated it to be her very own safe spot.The young prince was with Ares on a small river while Siv treated the poison on Eurydice's wound. The Queen did not feel any of it which made her condition even worse than it is. How would she know there was poison if no one told her?"You look horrible. Have you not slept?" Eurydice saw the dark circles appearing in the Witch's eyes."I was worried that you took the other entrance," the Witch told her. "I was wondering what took you so long. Turns out you were jus
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Prince Erron von Kranel
The Queen's whining brought different creatures to peek. As she continued hitting Ares with her small fists in the back, the male ventured deeper into the jungle where he would see a smoke rising above. Ares paced his eyes around and found the dwellers of the Enchanted Forest peeking from behind the tree trunks or bushes, just looking.Faeries giggled as they concealed themselves behind leaves. Eurydice narrowed her crimson eyes to them and they immediately stopped laughing. They knew who Eurydice was but they didn't recognize her as Queen. The Faeries have their own leader, and they belong to the Fae's court. Therefore, Eurydice had no control over them.However, despite their lack of social relationship, the faeries still fear the Queen of Fontana, for she was a wyvern. A creature so powerful it deserved to be feared. Draconic Ascendance: The King Selection
Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest, a specific chain of mountains that surround the terrain of Fontana, protecting it from hurricanes and making it harder for enemies to attack the kingdom. The Enchanted Forest is a haven for mysterious beings that reside in Fontana and beasts that no one would dare challenge. These said beasts are the very reason why most enemies do not engage in fights or infiltrate Fontana.Legends tell that once you get lost in the Enchanted Forest, you'll never leave without a story. You'll be sure to meet faes, dwarves, and tree nymphs along the way. Many treasures lie in the deep jungle areas of the Enchanted Forest. There rest thousands of invaluable trinkets that offer great power to those who wield them and faunas that may be used as herbs that could heal any sort of injury.This part of Fontana is in the care of the Queen's childhood friend,
