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The old man was just about to go to bed when he saw Warden walk back into his room..He thought the young man was headed towards his mansion. Why did he come back? Did something happen?“Warden, I thought you were going back into your house. What happened? Is everything all right?” He asked, in concern.“Grandmaster, I'm afraid I have terrible news and I don't think you will be happy to hear this..” The old man sits up, meeting Warden's gaze and also wondering what on earth was going on.He did not like the idea of listening to bad news at all but it was all part of life.Probably he was getting old and all he wanted was nothing but happiness.“Keith and Ellinor found Jeff by the door, eavesdropping on our conversation. They followed him and find out that he has been dropping intel to an unknown source..” The old man sits up better and sighs. It was almost as though he had expected something like this to happen..“I'm really sorry Grandmaster. I really wish that..” The old man shoo
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Keith wanted to be sure that the subject of discussion was actually him.He wondered how he had somewhat come into the conversation, despite knowing little to nothing about what was going on..His eyes went to Ellinor who seemed just as confused as he was. No one seems to understand what this man was going on about..The only person whose face he couldn't see clearly was master Warden, and Keith was scared of what he would see on that man's face.Did Jeff betrayal has something to do with him? If yes, then how is he even connected to this whole situation to begin with? It made no sense to him and he was hoping someone would explain what was going on..“You betrayed everyone on your own accord! No one here to blame for it! How is that you being a man of dignity?!” “You know exactly what I mean master warden! Unless he doesn't know about it and you're trying to cover it up…” It was now that Keith knew that this certainly had something to do with him.From the look on Ellinor’s face, s
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After what she had learned, she had no idea what to make it do with the information!Hana was starting to reconsider her choice to marry the crown prince, after learning how many people have lost their lives in the name of securing the throne!No, she could as well pretend like she knew nothing about it and move on with her life.Hana made sure to keep the book secure and safe somewhere else. Somewhere nobody could suspect or know about..Finding out the truth this way was a huge revelation on her part, it made her feel very worried about her future.There was no denying that from the books, the Queen had done quite a lot to make sure Edward sits on that throne.Out of all those people that were murdered, is there really a chance that none of them survived? What if somebody is coming back now to get revenge?Hana found herself calculating and rethinking her entire decision..She had also thought about using this to threaten Amanda. Maybe this could give her an upper hand.But if she t
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“What is he talking about? Why does this have anything to do with me?” Keith asked Warden narrowed his eyes on Jeff but the young man darts Jim a nonchalant look.“Jeff doesn't know what he is saying. Just ignore him. Do you mind stepping outside briefly?” “I'm not going anywhere until someone tells me what on earth is going on!” Keith snapped.“Ellinor, escort him out of here.” Warden ordered.Jeff smirked . “Come to think of it, there's no point following due process anymore. You are going to punish me regardless, I might as well tell you the truth.” Warden narrowed his eyes on Jeff, clenching his fist.“Shut your mouth.” “This is all about you because this plan was built and centered around your existence! You…” Warden throws Jeff a punch that forced him unconscious.“Perhaps we can do this when he is more stable. Keep an eye on him.” Warden ordered the guards.“He clearly wanted to tell me something and you knocked him unconscious.” Warden exhaled. “ There's nothing to know,
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Ellinor was searching for Kia desperately, where on earth is he? She had arrived at the palace moment ago and she couldn't find him anywhere.Her first thought was to go looking for the crown prince and seeing that Edward was safe and sound, she was a bit confused.Keith said he was going to go after Edward, does that mean that he wasn't here at all?Judging by the speed at which he used to leave the jade temple, Ellinor knew that she wouldn't have made it here in time before he did.Her next question was where exactly is Keith? What happened and why isn't he here?A silent part of Ellinor wanted him to take that revenge. She wanted to see what exactly was at stake in the plan! She was tired and sick of all the secrets. She wanted to know what will happen if Keith really had his revenge.Yes, she had been the one for trusting the grandmaster and his plan but at the same time, she wanted to know what exactly the plan was!Why can't they trust them to keep their mouth shut about the who
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“Let go of me!” Keith screamed at the top of his voice Ellinor dragged him through the temple's gayes. Master Warden and the Grandmaster were waiting outside for them, seeing the way Keith struggled against Ellinor’s grip.The old men were all bordered. If Keith loses control this way, there was nothing they could possibly do to calm him down unless telling him the truth.They dreaded that with their entire existence.Telling him the truth was the same as wondering whether or not there would be rain in a few minutes.They weren't sure what to expect as they have seen very little of what he could do with those powers.Ellinor made sure that their show was perfect, holding Keith very tight with the ropes, and dragging him all the way back to the temple.All the men in the temple where now staring at them, wondering what the commotion was all about.This was just perfect, just as Keith had hoped it would play out.If he had an outburst right here right now, those duo would be forced to t
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It was finally D-day and Hana was getting ready to be adorn in her wedding accessories.According to Amanda, this accessories were passed down for generations and it was time for her to carry on the traditions.So much planning and organisation was going into this day and finally it was happening!Despite all of her best efforts to remain calm, something seems to get in the way. And Rebecca , she wasn't of any help either!Hana wished she had decided to do all these things herself and kept Rebecca out of it! Because the only thing that her mother was doing was sitting and ordering all of the maids around like she owned the place!Despite all of Hana's plans to confront Amanda concerning the book she found, she chose not to.She knew that Ava would show up at her wedding for sure and that will be her chance, to ask the questions that have been burning in her mind for a while!She needs to know who is on the winning team! She would have to pledge her allegiance to them now, and make s
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Ellinor knew the words that she said to Keith were very mean and hurtful. Or maybe too much statements that could make a man feel terible. But she had said nothing but the truth.The riyal family has caused a great deal of pain in the past and knowing that Keith was connected to them didn't make it any more easier.It's only made her few disgusted with herself for falling for the same person, whose father had executed her family.For crimes they weren't guilty of. It irritated Ellinor that there was no proof of their so called crimes and yet, without running an investigation, her father was executed alongside with her mother.She wanted revenge and that was why she trained all her life. She knew that she was no match for the royal family and the only way to get even with them, is to collaborate with people who have the power to give her what she wanted.That is where the Grandmaster and master Warden came in. They were the only ones who had the capacity to give her what she wanted.
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Kelvin glances at the letter in his hands and back at Keith in disbelief.Laying on his table is a letter from the royal palace, requesting him to take up the position of King.Kelvin was a distant relative to the royal family, and it was almost like his lineage was never going to be king despite being related to the royal family..Keith glances up at Kelvin, he have been watching the young man for a while now, and he knew that this man was more than suitable for that position..“You want me to take over the position of the King? This is a huge responsibility! I don't think that I am…” “You are very vast in politics. You are kind hearted, I have tested you a thousand times in the past few months, and you have not failed one. You are just the right person for that seat..” Kelvin was visually surprised and a little bit doubtful..“I heard that the court wanted you to become king. Your father was King. It is only reasonable for you to ascend as one too..” Keith smiled. There's somethin
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Warden,Ava and the Grandmaster were more than ready for what was about to go down. Amanda was going to be crowned queen and they won't let that happen!All they needed to do was to submit their evidences to the court, and she would be apprehended immediately.Unfortunately, Amanda doubled the security around the palace. No one is allowed in except she authorises it.The only way to get into the palace would be by using force, something the Grandmaster had visioned in the past!Ellinor was standing right next to Warden,she was going to take out her frustration, anger and pain on those bastards. Anyone who dares to stand in their way.She was going to be leading several men into the palace. The idea was to take down each and every guard within the palace walls, assuming everyone was on Amanda side. Despite the fact that she was just getting better, Rose wanted to be a part of this. They were the ones who had set her up with Jeff. It was only fair that she gets her own fair share of unl
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“Your highness you can't make such drastic decisions! The King has just been laid to rest and we need the two Princes to complete the events! Then we can ordain our new king..” Amanda was sitting on the throne, facing the court members after hours had passed.Arthur was laid in his room and his funeral will be happening the next day. She didn't waste any more time to get things started.“I understand your fears but prince Keith is nowhere to be found. The guards have searched everywhere for him but no one can find him. He seem to have dropped from the surface of the earth. We can't and I repeat we can't leave the throne empty. We need to do what is right and needful at this minute.” “What are you suggesting that we do then? We just have to keep looking for the Prince and hope that he returns one day.” A member of the court replied.“How long do we hope to wait? Eternity? The young man has just lost his father. A man he met a few days back. I don't think that he will be in the right f
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It was the day of the very last competition and Keith found himself a bit anxious..Today's competition was supposed to be the display of royal gifts. It is to show everyone that he is truly his father's son. He was also given the gifts bestowed to the royal family hy the Creator.Keith glances at Edward who was more than confident in his own abilities. He had seen what Edward looks like when he isn't full control of himself , he was nothing short of a monster…Keith was worried, chances are that Edward would go out of hand as a result of this so-call display..“The events has been going smoothly and we have come to the very last one. You would have to show everyone that you are truly your father's son and this is as a result of your absence…” “We believe that the two of you have remarkable abilities, you will be forced to put you both in a combat only then can we tell the strongest..” Edward smirks at this, it was almost like he had seen it coming from a million miles away..His exc
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Keith stepped out briefly a smile on his face. He felt so alive and radiant with energy..The discussion he had with Ellinor was a beautiful one that yielded results! He had expected that talk to be a direct opposite of what eventually happened! He assured her that she was safe and her that secret was safe with him..Keith decided to walk around that early morning, trying to get as much sunlight soon as possible..‘You didn't win the competition yesterday.”He turned to see Hana, someone he least expected to see at the moment!She seems to be out for the sun as well but a rather disturbed look was on her face..“And why does matter if I win or not?” Keith asked in irritation.He decided to drop the act of playing nice, it was time for her to know that she was in the wrong..“But you seemed happy. Llike you won. am sure that you want to be king as much as Edward wants it too.” She pointed out.Keith tilts his head to the side, wondering where this conversation was going to lead to..H
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Keith had a smile on his face, he won this round and his points seems to be looking up really good.The most important thing was the fact that Ellinor told him his family were safe like she promised.Nothing could make him anymore happier than that. To know that his family was safe and sound in the Jade temple.Ellinor was right next to him. She notice the radiant smile on his face, making her wonder if he wanted to go meet his family…“Are you going to stop by and say hello to them? Your mother, Agnes, asked of you and I told that that you were doing fine..”Keith was quiet, he didn't think about going to visit Agnes, neither did he expect her to ask about him.Agnes and Williams are every right to blame Emma's death on him. It was his duty to protect his sister but he failed horribly..To make matters worse, the person who had caused them pain happens to be someone related to him by blood!“As long as they are safe in the temple, I am fine. There's no need for me to go and visit them
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Amanda stormed into the room in anger. She couldn't believe the audacity of that boy to speak to her in such a disrespectful manner! How dare he?!She walked into a room and slam the door shut in anger.Only then, was she able to scream out loud her frustrations. Her voice echoed through the walls of the quarters. “How dare he speak to me like that? Who does he think he is? I want him dead! I want him dead by all means necessary!” Amanda shoves a glass of rice wine, trying to suppress her anger somewhere down.Richard walked into the room and bowed his head in courtesy.“My Lord, I just received an information concerning Keith's parents. We found them..” “You found them?” She asked and Richard nodded his head.“Yes, my queen. I was able to find them. What would you like us to do now?” Richard asked.Amanda was excited, smiling. She had no idea where to start but seeing that she had an upper hand, only made her even more excited.“Call me that boy. He is currently celebrating his wi
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The day of the second competition is finally came and everyone seems to be in the mood to see, what exactly would come out of this.As it is, Keith was leading the competition by few points and the court wondered if he would win this round as well .Edward looked very determined to prove them wrong and get his points higher than that of Keith.The order of events had been restructured and many of them were a bit scared about how things would go.They would be undergoing swordsmanship and this was going to be happening with a bit of a twist..They would be tested on their swordsmanship but the duel would be right after they go through several hurdles.Keitn and Edward were standing side by side, waiting for the head of the court to call them.They were waiting for him to make the count so they could get started on the competition already.“The rules are simple. You must overcome every hurdles in your way and you should be in time for the exchange of swords. Whoever is able to decapacita
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Arthur was making his way towards the courtroom right after having a meal.He had come across evidence that Amanda had been laundering a lot of money during herr time as the Queen, and he was just about report her, with the peace of evidence he had against her. “Your Highness, if lady Amanda finds out about this, she is going to throw a fit! We need to be prepared for the worst possible scenario.” Liam said , scanning their environment as they head to the courtroom.The meeting has been summoned , only a few council members were able to make it.Arthur made sure that the head of the entire court, made it to the meeting to ensure that things run smoothly and fairly..That is my intentions exactly for her to Spiral out of control it will be best if she makes this public display in front of the court members only then do we have or standard chanceI don't think that this is a very safe plan my Lord A few people are risk here even your son stands the chance to Be burnt by Liam offeredIt
