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58. Message in an Echo (part 1)

I felt a shiver run down my spine as the man extended his hand toward the wine cup in front of him.

I was sitting right next to him. I had tried sitting as far as possible, but it had only served to earn me some intense looks, forcing me to ...

Side Story 6. To control

“Well, it’s busted, Miss Scorn!”

I sighed.

“It’s Jace, Milord… And what’s busted?”

I asked as I perched myself on the side of the carriage to look down at where the strange, green fat man was sitting by the carria...

57. A Conundrum of Hate and Anger

-Alright, Silika. Focus. You can't just want it to move; you have to want it NOT to be there.- Jade signed.

I focused on the small black rock in front of me as hard as I could, but nothing happened. I let out a sigh.

-It's not working!...

Side Story 5. Within the Woods, there is a House

I nervously looked out the window, staring at the root-infested streets of Alenia’s Sanctum City. I spat out the sunflower seed shell I’d been chowing down on. For some reason, they had this seemingly bottomless complimentary bowl at the centr...

56. The Meaning of Family

I couldn’t sleep. 

It was so late when we got back home that once Mili had brought me to my room, she had immediately tucked me into bed, but so many things had happened that I couldn’t settle down.

Thoughts were bouncing arou...

Side Story 4. A Strange Coach Driver

The journey to Lakepoint had been long, but finally, I was here. Halfway to Evergreen… That is, if I had continued with my original itinerary.

I had much time to consider the idea of simply throwing the Silika’s stamp by the roadside and...

55. What the Wind Blew In

[This is so boring.] I mumbled to myself as I watched an old woman with a weird haircut make even weirder faces.

It was apparently called ‘Opera’ and was ‘very refined’. Lionheart explained that it’s a type of music, so I wouldn’...

54. The Red Ballet

[Mmmh…? Where?] I mumbled as I opened my eyes slowly.

Still in a daze, it took me a moment to take in the world around me. Everything was so… Green… and blue. The sun above me was blocked by leaves, making the light dazzle in all sorts...

53. Red Velvet

-Silika, be still. Otherwise, you will be late!- Mili signed again as she tried once more to button my dress.

More than a week had gone by since Dad had promised to take me out when I got better, and today is finally the day!

Unfortuna...

Side Story 3. Colourful Woods

“What do you mean you don’t know the way to Alenia’s Sanctum?!”

I asked the plump man behind the bar.

He looked me up and down once more with his disgusting eyes. I was trying to ignore it, but his lecherous glances were wearin...

52. From Across the Azure Sea

I grit my teeth as the wind whipped my face and made the creaking floorboards of the ship whine. 

“Coloviath, you useless piece of garbage, couldn’t you have made something more useful than a drifting piece of wood to cross these se...

51. On the Wall

-He coming!- Mili signed to me from the door.

Excited. I quickly added some finishing touches and hid my work behind my back.

As I stood straight, I noticed Mili was chuckling while looking at me. I angrily put my index finger to my mo...

50. Sick Day

-Life is pain. Please just end me.-

-My lady. Is just a cold.-

-Yes, and it has ravaged my body. Please, Mili, I’m asking for mercy.-

She sighed visibly.

-Is only three days. You better soon.-

I waved her off.

49. By the Fireplace

My soaked clothes and the cool wind made me shiver as I was carried down the hallway.

As we got closer to the open door leading to my room, I tried to tell Dad about the monster, but the way he held me made it so I couldn’t sign to him. 2025-09-06 23:04:12 +0000 UTC View Post

48. Night Terrors

-Goodnight, my lady. Have good dream.-

Mili signed after tucking me into bed, Darkie at my side.

-Goodnight, Milie. See you tomorrow.-

She smiled and headed for the door, waving as she did.

I turned to my side and looked at...

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Side Story 2. Knightly endeavor

There we have it. 

The horses stink, my ass hurts, and, to top it ALL off, my scalp feels like it’s turning medium-rare… 

At least my blond hair wasn’t as much a heat magnet as it could have been. I hear that PEOPLE wit...

47. What is a Father?

Without any warning, Silika crumpled to her knees right before my eyes just as I entered the house.

“What’s going on?! Alzan! Get a doctor immediately!” I ordered the head butler, who nodded and immediately rushed out of the door.

46. An Attentive Girl

Stash rushed to give me some water. He said a few words to the girl, who looked shocked.

-I apologise, my lady. Ḿĺ is still learning.- He signed hastily before wiping the rest of the food that had splattered down my chin.

-My sorry!...

45. Heritage

Stash smiled in a somewhat dry manner.

-It is as I was just saying, those with Meiriem blood usually cannot eat meat. It could even kill them, in fact.-

Was that really true? Am I going to die? Why did they let me do this? I didn’t k...

44. Meal Plan

I was annoyed… angry even.

I was alone with Stash in the carriage. He had offered for Jade to come spend the afternoon at the residence, but she had to refuse since she had chores at the orphanage.

I was disappointed that she had dec...

43. Life Goes On

-... And eons passed without Farah Satyll’s prophecy coming to be. Until Matriarch Galivee, under the blessing of the Maiden, researched the benefit of ferrous glass to…-

Jade looked up from the leatherbound volume in my direction and fr...

Side Story 1. Last Day in Oblon

I let out a sigh of relief as I finally reached the main door of the estate. 

Today, I am finally leaving this accursed place. A single bag in hand, I slowly crossed the marble hallway. After a lengthy and excruciating exit interview, I...

42. Toy Store

The carriage rocked softly as it went up Plum Street. I'd been down this path many times, but today, my heart felt heavy as I felt it would probably be the last time I did.

I looked down where Darkie was nestled comfortably in my arms. We ha...

41. The Choice Made

I stood in the middle of the orphanage’s dormitory, looking down at the bed I had slept in every night since my arrival in Evergreen. Wearing a dark green dress, everything around me looked just a bit smaller than when I first arrived. 

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40. My Life

A sore throat and a buzzing in my head. Those were the first things that returned to me. I tried to open my eyes, but it was as if they were glued shut by some magic, so I gave up and basked in the morning sun warming my body.

Strangely, oth...

39. Spring in Oblon

It had been a long winter at the Oblon County Estate.

Despite summer having reached us, a chill still ran through the house. 

After Silika’s disappearance, there had been a lot of commotion in the household. 

At first...

38. The Red Herring

The man continued watching us… I in particular. His gaze was unwavering, unmoving. Almost as if he didn’t even need to breathe at all as he stared straight into my soul.

His head then suddenly snapped to Vilger.

“It’s good to s...

37. The Blue Palace

“I can’t believe this shit!” Chief Justice Milray Vilger cursed as I followed him through the corridors of the Blue Palace, home of the Judicial wing of the Kingdom.

“Counterintelligence, my ass! Nutjobs, all of them! Taking kids fro...