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THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE
"First we can't have you work on an empty stomach" Xandos states, leading us to the center of his living room. "So help yourself with breakfast" I glanced around the empty space buy see nothing. "There's nothing here" Xandos chuckles. "It seems like your sharp reflexes ended in the bedroom. You didn't notice it when you first walked in here last night so I assumed maybe it's because it was dark but that doesn't seem to be the case" Xandos points up at the ceiling. "Look up" Following his hand direction, I gaze up to see a well- rounded brown table suspended mid-air yet remains stable and secure. From where I stood, I couldn't see the top of the table but ethereal glowing moonlight hovered around it. The leg of the table was crafted to resemble curved wings with intricate carvings woven around it. The table almost seemed...alive. "Do you think you have what it takes to make it to the table top?" Xandos questions bringing me back to reality. I was determined to mak
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO
The urge to turn down Korn's invitation wad strong as I'd remembered Lord Nova's advise about Korn seeing me as a threat if he got to know about the power I wielded. But, I didn't have the boldness to do so. "The tale is bound to bore you, my king" "Trust me, Xagrel. This is a tale I'm well invested in no matter how boring it might appear to be" "If you say so, my king" A grin spreads across Korn's face."Then shall we?" I nod. Turning to face Xandos, I say. "Thank you for the clothes and for giving me a roof over my head. I'll be heading back with king Korn now" "Will you be back?" "I wil-" "He might not" Korn interjects. "I need my slave around me at all times if you get what I mean, Xandos" Xandos bows his head. "As you wish, my king. Do arrive safely back to the palace" "I will as always, Xandos" Korn extends his hands towards me. "Your hand; we're going on a very short ride" Placing my hands over Korn's, he teleports us to a strange and eerie place that re
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS PROLOGUE
The little girl ran making little giggles as she ran deeper into the dark tunnel taking a turn by her left before cowering down and hiding behind a random box. “Merit”. A voice calls behind her startling her and making her scream as she threw her hands up to her mouth. She sighed in relief as she saw the black strands of her cousin, Donovan’s hair.Merit playfully punched his chest. “You scared me”. Donavan placed his index fingers on his lips. “Stay quiet”. Donovan peeped out of the box, he hid behind as he turned back to face Merit. “Where’s Heather?”. He asked. Heather is his sister. They’d decided to play hide and seek with little Merit and this time, Heather was “It”. Merit shook her head as she started giggling once more, her excitement taking the best of her. “I don’t know. Maybe I finally lost her this time”. Donovan moved back to hide behind the box as he heard footsteps walking into the tunnel. Merit squealed as she played with her hands. The mere excitement of getting c
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHAPTER ONE
Miss Penelope clapped her hands rounding up the students.”Okay people, let’s get going”. She called out with a oud voice as one by one the twenty students started loading the school bus. Miss Penelope was their history teacher and she had decided to take them on a field trip to a museum alongside Mr Alfred, their physics teacher. Miss Penelope’s reason for bringing Alfred along was because she thought it would be more cordially to have two adults with the kids rather than it just being her but Alfred’s reason for trudging along was to make passes at Penelope. “I swear to God if Mr Alfred dares to make me feel single on this trip,I’m going to kill him”. Daisy a goth with a heavy metal choker on her neck says with disgust. “That’s why you should change your appearance if you want to look presentable to guys”. Kira, a drop dead gorgeous beauty says to Daisy while clutching onto Phil, her boyfriend’s arms. “Don’t you agree babe?”“I do”. Phil replied. “Can you all just shut it. I’m t
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHAPTER TWO
“Here we are kids”. Miss Penelope said brimming with joy as the bus finally came to a stop at their destination. “Finally. Get off me”. Daisy said pushing Becky’s body away from hers as she made her way out of the bus. “Let’s try and stay in a single file, kids”. Miss Penelope adviced as they climbed down the bus one after the other, obeying her instructions. As Kira climbed down the bus with Phil by her side, she took a moment to look around her. She smiled as an amusement park grabbed her attention. “What’s the matter, baby?”. Phil questioned his eyes following the direction of her gaze. “It’s nothing”. She replied as they walked in along with the rest of the crowd. When they got in, Miss Penelope along side along side the curator, gave them a run down of each historical item they’d come to see. While Caleb, the geek looked interested and ready to learn, Kira appeared bored out of her mind. “Hey, isn’t this boring?”. Kira asked softly, whispering the words into Phil’s ears.“
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHAPTER THREE
When Kira steeped out of the horror house, she looked around to see if there was anyone on sight a d seeing there was none, she continued her movements heading to the restroom to wash up. She stilled when she saw Derrick pass by her with his headphone over his ears but luckily he didn’t take notice of her. It was then she’d realized that she was back at the museum. I need to wash up before more people see me. She thought.“What are you covered in?”. A voice asked startling her as she cursed inwardly. She was so deep in thoughts that she hadn’t noticed Caleb, the geek had approached her. He was looking at her with wide eyes that showed he felt something off about her. Kate chuckled. “It’s ketchup”. She dipped her finger into the blood by the side of her cheeks as she shoved it in his face. “Would you like to taste it?”Caleb scowled his face in disgust. “I’ll pass. Why are you covered in ketchup?”Kate started to look offended. “Hey, are you my father? Why are you interrogating me?
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHPATER FOUR
“Just so you know, I would appreciate some piece and quiet”. Caleb said to Kira and Becky. They’d fine a random draw afterwards and the room was shared. Miss Penelope, Kira, Becky and Caleb got one room. This didn’t seat well with Caleb because he was the only guy amongst three girls. “Are you guys hungry? Should I get you something to eat?”. Miss Penelope asked them. “No. I don’t like to eat and read at the same time. It distracts me”.Caleb replied, his eyes never leaving his book as he pushed back his glasses. Miss Penelope nodded her head as she turned to face the girls. “And you two?”“I’m watching my weight”. Came Becky’s reply. “And you, Kira?”“I ate a while ago while at the park with Phil, thank you” “Okay. In that case, I’ll be right back”.Miss Penelope said as she exited the room leaving the three kids in an awkward silence. Becky who had always been keen in making friends, watched Caleb with interest. “Can you stop staring at me?”. Caleb asked, offended not tearing
THE ROOT OF DARKNESS CHAPTER FIVE
Sasha cursed. “Why isn’t she answering?”. She removed her phone from her ears as she tried calling Becky’s number once more. “We shouldn’t have come”. Bree says curtly. She was offended that Sasha’s father had dropped them at the museum for the ‘field trip’ and just few hours after he’d left, it started raining. “Well now we are here so can you just shut it!”. Sasha says curtly. Just as she was about to loose hope, the call was picked. “Becky, what took you so long?!”“I’m sorry but Becky isn’t around”. Came a rather soft voice that Sasha couldn’t recognize. “Who is this?”. Sasha questioned, her curiousity getting the best of her. Monica grumbled. “Who cares who the fuck she is just ask her where they are”Sasha glared at Monica before resorting to do as she was told. “Where are you guys staying? We came for the field trip to and now we are stuck in the rain”. “Oh”. Kira said over the receiver with a smile. “I can direct you to the motel we are currently in”. “Thank you”. Sasha
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CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO
The urge to turn down Korn's invitation wad strong as I'd remembered Lord Nova's advise about Korn seeing me as a threat if he got to know about the power I wielded. But, I didn't have the boldness to do so. "The tale is bound to bore you, my king" "Trust me, Xagrel. This is a tale I'm well invested in no matter how boring it might appear to be" "If you say so, my king" A grin spreads across Korn's face."Then shall we?" I nod. Turning to face Xandos, I say. "Thank you for the clothes and for giving me a roof over my head. I'll be heading back with king Korn now" "Will you be back?" "I wil-" "He might not" Korn interjects. "I need my slave around me at all times if you get what I mean, Xandos" Xandos bows his head. "As you wish, my king. Do arrive safely back to the palace" "I will as always, Xandos" Korn extends his hands towards me. "Your hand; we're going on a very short ride" Placing my hands over Korn's, he teleports us to a strange and eerie place that re
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CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE
"First we can't have you work on an empty stomach" Xandos states, leading us to the center of his living room. "So help yourself with breakfast" I glanced around the empty space buy see nothing. "There's nothing here" Xandos chuckles. "It seems like your sharp reflexes ended in the bedroom. You didn't notice it when you first walked in here last night so I assumed maybe it's because it was dark but that doesn't seem to be the case" Xandos points up at the ceiling. "Look up" Following his hand direction, I gaze up to see a well- rounded brown table suspended mid-air yet remains stable and secure. From where I stood, I couldn't see the top of the table but ethereal glowing moonlight hovered around it. The leg of the table was crafted to resemble curved wings with intricate carvings woven around it. The table almost seemed...alive. "Do you think you have what it takes to make it to the table top?" Xandos questions bringing me back to reality. I was determined to mak
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CHAPTER SIXTY
His words made me feel warmth all over for some strange reason. "Why would you want to help someone like me?" "Because I can't have you messing with lives again" He replies as a matter of fact. "You said earlier you don't have a distrinct to stay in. Would you like to follow me home?" "Home?. You live alone?" "Of course I do" He responds. "I'm the last of my kind that's why immediately I felt the balance of time being messed with I knew it was an outsider doing such as there are no chrono mages in Eridoria yet" As he leads the way to his home, I inquired. "What is your name, by the way? I don't know how to address you" "You can call me Xandos" "Nice to meet you, Xandos. I'm Xagrel" Xandos gives me a disapproving look. "I hope you are more eager to train than you are to know my name" "We're here; home" Xandos announces as we stand infront of a swirling blue vortex. "Brace yourself up" He advised stepping into the vortex. I followed suite not knowing why Xandos had
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CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE
"How did you do it?" The talking wall inquires in awe, staring at the now brightly lit room. "You didn't have any expectations of me, did you?" I shake my head. "Just like how I'd figured out a way to reach the magic book without lights, you should figure out how I'd managed to do this" Waving at the wall, I grinned wider. "See you around" Turning on the door knob, I stroll out of the door shaped shelf; re-entering the entrance of the book store. Still wearing the grin on my face, I walked over to the talking wall whom looked displeased. "I see you've outdone yourself" It commends. "You've proven me wrong" "You don't need to turn yourself into a stone" I assure. "I didn't intend to take on this challenge to get something out of it" "I know" It responds. "My brother and I are not just magical talking walls. We can read people's mind as well and so does magic" "People whom have pure desires and intentions just like you do tend to receive magic alot more faster than oth
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CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT
The interior of the bookstore gave an eerie feeling as it was dimly lit with flickering candles. Walking down the aisle, the path leads to numerous bookshelves that were shaped like a door. Those bookshelves had no walls on them. "How can we help you?" A voice inquires, startling me. Turning sideways towards the direction of the voice, I come face to with a talking wall. Swallowing deep, I inquired. "Do you run this place?" "The store owner is out for some couple of days" The wall replies. "We don't know when she'll be back" "We?" The wall clears his throat, probably annoyed. "I take it that you are new then. What can I help you with?" "I'm looking for a book that can help me learn magic" There was silence before the wall lets out a deep hearty laughter. "Magic isn't just for anyone to learn, boy. If that were to be the case, I'd be a talking human not a talking wall" "You've come to the wrong place so see yourself out" The wall concludes. Anger coursed through
- THE ROOT OF DARKNESS
CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN
Do I want to take a look into my future?. What if it doesn't have Ophelia in it? Was I ready to face that kind of future?. "I would like to politely decline, Lord Nova" "Why? You're not brave enough?" Lord Nova closes his outstretched hands. "You need to work on your courage, Xagrel or else you are never going to grow even with the kind of power you wield" I furrow my brow, confused. "What sort of power do I weild, Lord Nova?" "That's for you to find out when you are ready to" Lord Nova alights from the bed. "Your leg is all healed up. You may leave now" Alighting from the bed, I bow my head at Lord Nova. "Thank you for your wise words" "Wise words without actions remains empty words, Xagrel. Choose wisely" Exiting the tent, I gazed around for Ryker but he was nowhere to be seen. I was a bit disappointed as I'd expected him to be waiting for me outside. I guess he meant it when he said we weren't 'close yet' Just then, I hear a loud scream coming not so faraway from wher
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CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX
How did I know that my senses had been awakened?. That's because the light emitting from the strange artifact blinded my eyes so badly that the box had fallen from my hands. But just before the box could touch the ground; time stops and reverses settling the box back in my hands. "What the-" I say, bewildered. "M..o..v..e" came the giant's voice pushing me out of the way as they uproot a tree onto their shoulders. But do you know what was insane? The fact that I was pushed by a giant but wasn't moved from where I was standing. As if I suddenly had a strength par with a giant. I chuckled over my absurd thought. "That can't be right. Maybe the giant didn't push me hard enough" My gaze lingers at the giants as they go about uprooting more trees from their root as an idea creeps into mind. Placing the strange artifact back into it's box and tucking it into my pocket, I moved to stand infront of a tree exhaling deeply. "Here goes nothing" Placing my hands at either side
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CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE
Witch Lyrik smack the back of my head head. "It's king Korn to you" I was having a hard time wrapping my head around everything; this new world development, Korn as king, the witch similarity to my manager. If I was in a different world with the people here similar to those in my past life, if everyone truly upgraded one way or another; why was I still ranked as a slave?. The lowest of all lows. Tightening my fist, I apologize." I apologize for calling you with disrespect, my king" "Apology accepted but you will be punished for trying to flee from me" Korn declares. "The question here is; In what way?. How about I do so by turning your little sister to one of my concubines" My eyes widened at the mention of my my sister. How had I almost forgotten that if Korn could be in this world so could my sister, Ophelia. "Please.."I plead, rubbing my hands against one another. "Not my sister. I'll do anything" "You will do anything I want whether you like it or not" King Korn co
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CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR
In a split second, my eyes flash before my eyes and I felt regretful. Regretful for having lived a life that had no meaning whatsoever, regretful for having allowed Korn bully me out of my workplace, regretful for having exchanged harsh words with my mother. If only I could have a second chance...but then, would I do things differently?. I wouldn't know until I get that chance. "Damn, my head" I wince in pain, rising up to my feet while placing my hands on my head. Then, I remember that I wasn't even supposed to be alive. "What is going on?" Taking a look around my surrounding, I find myself in a place that I couldn't recognize. Surrounding me were high mountains whose peak were hovered glistening light. Water falls freely down the side of the mountain into a river of clear sliver water that flowed into a riverbank. There were different species of flower dancing freely by the bottom of the mountain. "What in the world is this place?" I questioned, filled with amuse
