Kiran, an 11-year-old, lives in Begonia City with his parents, Arhun and Kora Wang.
He doesn't have a sibling. When he was 19, two of his older brothers, Thorn Wang, perished in a conflict with the Chosa. The second oldest sister in the Wang family, who also perished in battle, died after Aura Wang. The Qingchang Empire enlisted all to aid Hersen in his conflict with Chosa and Zhouya.
Kiran can still recall. Thorn Wang was proclaimed dead in battle then. Imperial soldiers were knocking on the door with a letter from the empire that read aloud in front of the door, "The Empire is very grateful for the contribution of the deceased's young manpower."
The mother of Kiran passed out.
Arhun Wang tried to maintain his composure while listening to the soldiers read the official news from beginning to end. The home spent a month in mourning. Every day, Arhun stopped speaking and went silent.
Another imperial soldier rang the doorbell again a season later. The news was read in front of Arhun, Kora, and Kiran.
"On the edge of the Chosa Empire, the skywraith, the spirit ship that Aura Wang was aboard, exploded, shot by the magic fire of the enemy land pyromancer."
Even though the soldier's lips were reading the obituary, it remained silent.
Next on the bed was Arhun Wang, suffering from a fatal illness. He changed into an undead and became immobile and speechless—only silence on the bed.
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In the pine forest, Kiran becomes lost. Three of his naughty mates were missing after two hours. He had unknowingly entered the Forbidden Forest's heart on a deeper level.
Dusk is approaching in the sky. The horizon appeared dark; shortly, it would be entirely dark, signalling the approach of night. The forbidden jungle immediately became unsettling. Kiran experienced the sensation of being flung into an unfamiliar environment. He sees nothing but nature and a series of tiny hills before him. Mysterious and unsettling.
It was unexpected by Kiran. Line Hills is the region between Qingchang and Zolia's border wall.
He noticed the slope line on top. There is a tall wall, and thin, dark smoke covers it. It emanated a mysterious atmosphere that reduced Kiran's goosebumps.
Kiran quickly understood that the measure had long since crumbled. He panicked at once!
"This marks the international border. The edge is rumoured to be militarized; also, there are a lot of sorcerers and masters of the element controllers who serve the Emperor. Wretched! Instead of being executed as a family, I could have been charged with espionage.
He felt bad about it. Now turn around and resent yourself! "What have I done exactly? Why is it so audacious to enter this horrifyingly barred area? The best method is to run.
However, as soon as he entered the forest, everything appeared dark as ink. Even the moonlight cannot penetrate the leaf cells.
Kiran swung around once again. He stopped in the middle of a tiny field whose edge was bordered by the Line Hills, which were visible on the horizon.
Kiran pondered this while he prepared the ground at the base of the pine tree for him to lay down, thinking that waiting until it was light was a prudent move.
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It's getting later in the night. Kiran didn't shut his eyes either. He curled up beneath the pine tree without even daring to move. He feared that if patrolmen saw him, they would mark him.
This prank will be difficult for my entire family. It's unfortunate for the mother, who is ageing, and the father, who is disabled. His cheeks were covered in tears. But it's never too late to apologize.
The moment he calmed down, Kiran was able to think clearly. The heart's longing to live becomes increasingly strong.
"I don't want to die here!" he cried, but his stomach rumbled, signalling that hunger had overtaken him.
Unfortunately, he was met by the buzzing sound of the chilly night wind. It aggravated the hunger even more. Which food should I eat? I'm not even armed with any supplies. This incident is beyond my ability to comprehend, Kiran grieved.
He braved the hunger and chilly forest air throughout the night. Despite feeling sleepy, he dared not close his eyes because of the howling wolves.
Just as he was about to close his eyes, two little dots began racing each other in the height of the sky above him. I mistakenly believed that the occasional tiny flicker bursting into flames like a spark was a normal occurrence.
He stared at the foggy sky, which suddenly became attractive as the tired eyes grew more and more intolerable. In space, two moving points are pursuing one another. Kiran abruptly sprang to her feet. He crossed the grassy field's border as he emerged from the woods.
The two points are becoming more distinct. Kiran questioned. "Hold on a second! A meteor was not a naturally occurring occurrence. However, two living beings are chasing the sky. Kiran grew irritated right away.
Is it a form of border patrol magic? I'd best run away.
Just as he turned to enter the woodland, the two spots became more obvious. Its form resembles a bird with large wings. It was interesting to note that the chicken was crimson and on fire.
Kiran scowls. "Hold on a second! Is it the storied creature? But never!"
Kiran used his hands to rub his eyes. He then raised another glance to the heavens. And then the shock came. "Phoenix! Kiran yelled, "That's right, it's Phoenix!" under control.
"I've seen images of that animal. Before the conflict, it was located in Begonia City's library.
Now Kiran is intrigued. He looked at the gleaming thing chasing the Phoenix. That's a ship. Which cruise ship has wings? Is this the 'Spirit Ship' as they term it? Kiran developed a growing level of interest.
He boldened himself and unconsciously moved into the centre of the grassy field. He can now be seen in the distance from above the sky.
Duar!
Flames suddenly appeared and shot out in the direction of the spirit ship. Kiran's eyes grew larger.
Amazing show! Phoenix is fought by Spirit Ship! They must die of envy if I tell those three brats about this. More and more, Kiran began to forget that he needed to remain undetected by the officers aboard the spirit ship by hiding.
Ten people on the spirit ship were also donning the distinctive military garb of the magic division at the same time, and they were firing fire repeatedly at the enormous thing. And to Kiran's shock, no guns were used to fire the explosion's flames. However, the palm is thrust forward.
"Wretched! They are fire benders and magicians. Pyromancer." Kiran was in disbelief.
This is not a fantasy. But actual: Pyromancer and Hydromancer versus the famous Phoenix and ten experts!"
Kiran couldn't take her eyes from the field's centre. It was evident from above. The wizards couldn't miss it. A real little boy observes magic performances that should not be casually observed while conducting forbidden reconnaissance. Kiran desired to depart. But it was difficult to miss the expression in the pyromancer's eyes as he stared at him from that deck.
"Is our Wang family coming to an end? " Kiran sobbed vehemently in his heart. He thinks they will all receive the death penalty for their arrogant behaviour.
Note: Elementalist fire benders are pyromancers, while Elementalist water benders are hydromancers. It is known as Aeromancer for wind controllers and Geomancer for the person in charge of the ground.
CONTINUED.
Kiran was taken aback. He regarded the night sky over the Forbidden Forest as his heart raced. In his lifetime, it was a performance he will never forget."Is that the Phoenix, the White Sage's contract creature, as storyteller Niraj Singh tells us?" Kiran questioned.He is a little boy who enjoys fairy stories. Mr Niraj Singh regularly gives a stage performance at the wine bar of Brimm The Liquidator, Kiran, telling legendary tales. His favorite mythology concerns the conflict between the White Sage and the Black Warlock in the sky above the Ayax Continent. The storyteller astounded Kiran and his pals.Rumour is reported to have it. Sorcerer Niraj Singh was one. He works for the Red Phoenix Clan as a covert agent and spy. But that still needs to be verified. The reverse side. The distance between the two figures and the earth increased. The ground shook as a result of the loud noise.Rooaar! The spirit ship and the Phoenix flew overhead. They grabbed each other and fell to the groun
Krooong! The sound of flapping wings resonated in Kiran's head.At first, it was slow, but it got louder and more complex. The sound of the gong being beaten echoed in Kiran's ears. As it got closer, the vibration of the wings shook Kiran's body.Kiran was hysterical. "I don't want to die yet!"Swoosh! Kiran jumped as far as he could. His body then rolled over the grass of the field, ending with the trunk of a nearby pine tree. Kiran was in pain. It was a large and young tree. And the explosion sounded.BOOM!Dust flew, following the soaring flames, as the Phoenix instantly hit the scorched grassy ground.Kiran felt the hot steam expand to where it was lying. The skin seemed to be about to peel off. The red-yellow Flame burned for a moment. Afterward, it goes out.Silence!Kiran was in pain. His whole body was stiff, mixed with pain. He tried to stand up but couldn't. Resignedly, he lay face down in silence, trying to survive the pain.The Forbidden Forest was silent. There was no sou
It's still dark; the sun hasn't been seen yet. The cold wind blew from the Forbidden Forest, making the Begonia City residents even more sleepy. Everyone tightened the quilt to survive the freezing air.But in the heart of the Whispering Forest, a military group paced back and forth among the rustling shadows of pine trees. The sky was clear and cloudless, beginning to be dark blue, a sign that dawn was approaching.Swish!The three medium-sized spirit ships are all made of Padauk Wood, a unique wood with wood grain that looks beautifully glowing in the still dark sky. Those spirit ships shuttled over the border of the two empires. Qingchang and Zolia.Now and then, spotlights from a height are emitted through the lush pine leaves. There is an important thing that concerns those people. The 100 military men, pacing on the outskirts of the forest, looked busy looking for something.The dashing man was no more than 30 years old; it seemed he was the military group's commander.He was we
Kiran and his friend take a thousand steps – Bolted like a deer – and they disappear in the dark of night. At Brimm, the Liquidator, Eve Whitehouse, cast a cold gaze at the window where they had been peeking.++++++Avena, Kai, and Ming ran toward the left, and Kiran continued to run on the rocky road.Kiran also disappeared at the crossroads; he ran fast with his chest pounding. He didn't even feel that he had traveled a long distance in the blink of an eye. He had been hiding under an uncomfortable rough blanket in his cramped room just now.Kiran couldn't fall asleep. His eyes opened wide, looking at the hollow ceiling of the room!He imagined the cold gaze of the pale, white-haired woman just now. The aura emanating from the Pyromancer seemed capable of killing him, even with a look. For some reason, something in his mind made him dislike the Pyromancer earlier. But he tried to ignore it.Ultimately, the drowsiness came, and he fell asleep and forgot about the thrilling events in
Begonia City went into an uproar. The mysterious group's battle action attracted attention. But they are afraid. Who would dare to get close to an Elemental Control Guild fighting like that? If one gets hit by a target shot, one's life might be wasted.People were busy running to save themselves, avoiding the chaos. Some fell, and a group of panicked visitors even trampled some. Luckily there were no casualties in the incident.Everyone was seen without a cloak; no one wore a hooded cloak like the first time the people gathered in the square.And far above the stage, Niraj Singh had completely disappeared, disappeared with the mysterious group.Captain Bao stood with his hands on his hips in the middle of the field. With a sour face, he raised his sword high into the sky, then shouted with a great voice. His voice resounded across the sky of the town square."Everyone, please calm down. Don't make meaningless noises, which will add to the chaos. The military will take strict action ag
Someone stopped Kiran's daydream. "Mother?" Kiran was surprised when Kora Wang tapped him on the shoulder"What are you doing here?" her gaze was curious."Let's go home! It's already afternoon. I don't want to be whipped just for waiting for you to chat here. The curfew will take effect soon!" Kora Wang was very firm. The children dispersed.Kiran walked hurriedly; his mother returned his hand to their small house. On the way to the house, not only the two of them were seen walking fast. Many people going back and forth were also in a hurry to return to their homes before the curfew was enforced. No one wants to be whipped, in the town square, with thousands of townspeople watching. It's too embarrassing!Kiran pulled the rough blanket up to his neck. He's looking for warmth. For some reason, since Avena had said that the enchantment candidate was selected, they had to move to Shanggu City, to that famous magic academy. Kiran shivered nervously. It was not bear to be separated from h
Dozens of children participating in the talent audition line up neatly under the podium. In his uniform, an officer was a military man passing out serial numbers to go on stage to take the aptitude test guided by Zetta Mui - a fortune teller girl.Kiran got serial number 12."This is a number that does not indicate fortune but is also not unlucky.Hopefully, I pass the audition later," thought Kiran, his face sullen. The number three is a lucky number for Kiran.In the Qingchang Empire, At this time, the people believe in mystical things. So whatever it is, it is always associated with bad luck or not. From numbers or days, even months, they always believe there are lucky times and unlucky times for certain numbers. This month, the number three is a favorite number.The town square is getting busier.After all the auditionees received their queue numbers, Zetta Mui invited them to the stage in number order."First sequence!"Before anything else happened, a great roar was heard, and t
Kiran's heart beat wildly! The railings of the short steps leading to the podium feel like a long hallway leading to the death chamber.Kiran was filled with insecurity and worry that his talent test results would lead to disappointment.Kiran trembled."Calm down, little brother. Take a deep breath and touch the magic brush.Now!" Zetta tried to persuade him.Kiran became confident.Inexplicably, Zetta's gentle and kind voice made his mind clear.Zetta urged."Let's start with one brushstroke on the surface of the canvas, and it's all done!" Zetta commanded, now her tone commanded. That hesitant attitude made her lose her temper quickly."Good luck!" Kiran closes his eyes, pumping up his spirits, and unexpectedly, she waves goodbye, mimicking Zetta's dramatic gestures.Whoa!That magic ink liquid fully stained the entire surface of the canvas. Everyone in the square was wide-eyed.Kiran is careless!He should have swept the brush for just a few drops, but in Kiran's hand, the magic p