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Keith settled in front of the Grandmaster quietly. He wondered why the old man had called him all of a sudden.“You called for me, Grandmaster?” “Yes I did.”The Grandmaster sets aside his writing pen and rolls up his letter.This will be the very first time that Keoth had seen the old man set his pen aside to discuss with him..Whatever he was here for must be very serious but Keith felt a bit nervous. He had no idea what to expect and his mind raced through a dozen reasons why the Grandmaster would have called for him.What could be so serious that the old man chose to speak with him face-to-face?Was this about the last mission? Did rumours go around about him attending the introduction ceremony?! Keith could have sworn he savaged the situation! If he didn't then this could be it for him!Keith stayed calm, waiting for him to speak first.“I recognize that you have been practising so hard, and I believe that you are qualified for whatever mission you will be assigned to.” Keith
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Keith was dismissed and he made his way out of the Grandmasters room quietly. Now he was starting to wish that his cover was blown instead than to be called into this discussion. The annoying part of it was the fact thathe had no choice but to participate in this.He couldn't bring himself to believe that this had happened to him. The Grandmaster wanted him to protect the crown prince.Same man who had murdered his sister! Do they really think he will be in the right frame of mind to keep an eye on that bastard?!This was going to be a great test of his patience and Keith wasn't sure that he had enough of it..He didn't realise when he bumped into Ellinor and just before she could fall back, he pulls her by the arm, dragging her closer to him and helping her on her feet.“Are you alright?” He asked.Ellinor was quiet, staring at him blankly. As soon as Keith realised who it was, he stepped away immediately.“You should be careful next time. Watch where you are going!” he said, trying
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Ellinor ran all the way to the mansion in embarrassment! She couldn't believe she had done something so bad! She couldn't believe that she had walked around in her under garments like Keith had said! Seeing how irritated he wasz he wasn't trying to upset her. It was just the truth!She wasn't humiliated by the fact that she had walked around in her undergarment, she was embarrassed that Keith had seen her display of madness!She wish the ground will just open and swallow her alive, the momenthe started spilling what she had done that day..She wish she could recall this incident herself to be sure that Keith was saying nothing but the truth!The sad thing was, she couldn't even recall anything after getting drunk!When Keith told her all she had done, she simply turned and walked out of his sight without saying a word!How could she bring herself to face him now, knowing that he had seen her act like a crazy woman?!Or man.Ellinor had gone to the Jade temple to pay the Grandmaster a
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Ellinor had to go back to the Jade temple. She was yet to deliver master Warden's messageand she had to deliver it that day.Despite how humiliated she was, she needed to do the needful and get back to the master.Ellinor avoided Keith as much as possible and finally, she arrived in the grandmaster’s quarters.She informs the maid who she was and the young woman announces her presence..“Grandmaster, Ellinor is here to see you.”“Let him in.”Ellinor walks into the room and bows her head in courtesy, before approaching him.She settled behind the table, sitting on the pillows that plushed on the floor.“Good day Grandmaster I trust that you have been doing well.”“I've been doing great. Do you have a message for me? It is unlike you to show up like this.” The old man said.“Master, you know I would come to check up on you if I had a chance.” Ellinor said in her own defence.“That's exactly what I said. You are not the type to decide to pay me a visit.” If Ellinor was being honest,
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Master Warden was in his house, reading as usual. If he wasn't reading, he would be in his room, reorganising his plot.Right now, he just wanted to read something light-headed, a little bit of fantasy that could keep his mind off the terrible situation found himself…If someone has shown him back then that, this was what would become of him, he would find it very hard to believe! But this was his reality now and there was nothing he could do to change it..A knock came on his door and a maid walks in.“My lord, you have a guest.”Warden raises his head to meet her gaze, wondering who is unexpected guest was.“Who is this person?”“She goes by the name Lady Ava? She said that it is important that she sees you right away.”‘Let her in!”Warden didn't waste any more time in letting his sister into the house. She didn't tell him she will be visiting so he was a bit concerned…Warden wondered if something terrible had happened and that was why she showed up uninvited…They had both concl
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Ellinor soon returned back to the mansion, feeling a bit on the high.As much as she did not want to admit it, Keith made her day by showing concern for her. It made her feel like she was see and heard, in whatever she was going through..Finally at the mansion, she made her way to Warden's study. She was a bit concerned to see him standing by his patio.His hands were behind his hack and his face felt and looked certain distant.“Good dau, master. I am here to deliver the message.” Ellunor said the moment she got closer to him..She has been with Warden for years now and she knew when something was off, she could easily tell that he was thinking about something…And overall,he wasn't in a very good mood either. Something certainly happened..“Did young man make up his mind already? You might have to convince him if he refuses to do this…” “I spoke with him today and you agreed. I'm sure that he will not disappoint us..”Ellinor assured.“I really hope that is the case. Thank you, El
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Ava made her way home quietly, passing through the market. Darius had advised that they don't go through the same route for security reasons and she completely agreed..With the Queen often at her heels, it was best that she took his advice.“How did the discussion with your brother go, my lady. I hope it was productive?” “Yes. I was able to ask the questions that I wanted to and I got to meet my niece. She turned out to be a very beautiful young woman.” Ava said with a fondness.She really thought that Rose was a very beautiful young lady and she hopes that they get chance to get to know each other better.“I believe it makes you feel at ease now right?” “Yes I feel so much better meeting her in person. And seeing that my brothers still has a lot of work to do. He has no idea how to relate to his child.”“I believe you can be able to fill in for him that way. He is a man, I doubt he knows how to relate with his girl child.” Ava had to agree. There was a slight chance that he had
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Days went by and it was finally time for Keith to take his position as Edward's shadow guard.He wasn't looking forward to this at all. When the morning of that day finally came, he wish he could turn back the hands of time! Keith didn't want to do this and it was making him very upset that he had no choice..Keith was on his bed, refusing to get up on his feet. Seqn had tried to wake him up several times but he refused, ignoring his friend…He thought that if he stayed indoors all day, the Grandmaster would take that as a no, and assign somebody else instead..His blanket was yanked off his body and before he could retaliate, a bucket of water poured all over him, forcing him back to the ground.Keith struggled for his life and finally got on his feet. He couldn't believe that his entire life had flashed before his very eyes!“What is wrong with you?! Are you outof your damned mind?!” Keith screamed in anger.His entire body was soaked with water. He barely had enough change of clo