ALORA EMBRY
We left the room where I was sleeping and it was connected to the Imperial Sorcerer's room. I do not know what happened but the room looks bigger than before, Michonne was there and was checking the Crown Prince's body.
There is a big black magic circle that was marked on his body it was the same mark that was on my chest.
"I thought if we kill the mage the curse that he put into you will be gone?"
"Oh, you're already awake." I frown when he immediately covers himself and I take a glimpse of it before it was finally covered the black magic circle fade...
"What was that?"
"That is the same case to you, My Lady. Killed or not the black magic won't be easily rid of. That is what Hanne said."
"But they said that if we killed him it will stop? I remember it clearly, that is what Leticia told me."
"Yes, that is what they expect but this was different..."
"If we just have the forbidden book..." I look at Michonne and asked her.
"Forbidden book, what was that?"
"I read it and I do not know if does exist but it was written on that book that the Forbidden book was given by the demon himself and only Black mages can read the text on that book. You can see the forbidden spells there, immediate cure, different kinds of curse, immediate death of someone and even bring someone back to life."
"This is the first time I heard this one."
"It was because it was never recorded to other books nor published so others can read, it can be a weapon to anybody who desires the book. They will do anything to find that book."
"And where I can find that book? Even though we do not know if that does exist it was still written there right?"
"It was not written there." I almost curse in front of them so I shut my mouth and sighed. It was a fraud one! Damn.
"Where is the Imperial Sorcerer?"
"He was summoned by the Emperor but he will be here later, now let me see your chest for a moment." I look at the Crown Prince that is still sitting on a chair, didn't he hear Michonne?
"Ahem, pardon me. I would like to excuse myself."
"Yes, go on." I didn't wait until he was finally gotten outside and unbuttoned the uniform that I'm wearing.
"Glad that this was not worse than I was expecting, the mage that cure you must be great."
"Why?"
"Of course, because it was smaller than the Crown Prince and the thing is it was supposed to stop your heart but it was not active that is why the pain is in there."
"You know well the stuff like this, Huh? Why are you still a student?"
"I still have a long way to go. If we finally get rid of the magic circle on your bodies, you'll be free from pain."
"I see." I buttoned my uniform when someone knocked. When Michonne opened it the Imperial Sorcerer and the Crown Prince step inside.
"I assume that you've already done on checking them."
"Yes, Master."
"Great job you can now go back to doing your research."
"Thank you, Master!" Michonne happily bows her head and bids her goodbye, she must really like her stay here.
"I greet the Lady and the Duke of Astley."
"Thank you for having us here."
"I've already seen the black magic on His Highness's body, what did Michonne say to you, My Lady?"
"Ah, because the magic circle was smaller than the Crown Prince it was not that worse and she said it was supposed to stop my heart but it was not active that is why I feel pain."
"That was still a problem, I would like to hear your say about this painkiller that I made. It was made for His Highness and because you have the same situation, I also recommend this one. The thing is you won't feel any pain but your body will go numb. You won't feel anything for the next six hours." I look at my father that was still silent, he gently smiles at me and nods his head.
"I also want that."
"I will send you some take this one first, and please be reminded when you take the pill and it wears off after six hours you must not take another one, wait for one hour and you can take the pill again."
"Did you already take the pill, Your Highness?" I asked him and he shake his head.
"Last week then I stopped."
"Why?"
"You can say that I'm still not ready." He slightly laughs and scratches his head at the end. Not ready even though it was uncomfortable?
"Are there any side effects other than numbness?" I immediately asked him.
"Yes, it is to kill your emotions you'll find out when you take it." I look at him and nod my head.
"I would also make a request, stay silent about my condition. I also don't want him and my brothers to know about this magic circle and the painkillers."
"Our mouths are sealed."
"Thank you." The next day we gather once again, we are at Mirren Arena where the ceremony is going to hold. Many people were going to watch the royals from Levan were also celebrating which is why they are not present today.
I was told by my brother that we were given the title Commander and a medal, while the family of fallen knights will be given land, and money and their names will be recorded in the history of Dormer.
"Announcing the arrival of Imperial Family. The sun of our Empire Emperor Keega Ruiz!" the crowd went silent and after that, we all bow and wait for the emperor to speak.
"You may now all rise. I would like to give them rewards for the loyalty they've shown. Now please step forward Leo Eyron, Hayes Capell, and Kaden Astley the young Lords and future Dukes of our Empire that led our brave knights and bring Victory to our Empire. I was granting you the title of Commander."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, this is an honor to our family."
"Please step forward Alora Astley and Ryker Eyron you two are brave for protecting the port and won against them. I also grant you two a title of Commander."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, this is truly an honor to our family." He goes with us one by one and put a two-gold medal on our uniforms.
"I heard all of your stories so to my beloved subjects please give us them a clap and congratulate them." The arena was filled with shouts and claps from the people.
"Congratulations!"
"I will now next award the knights and mages a silver medal, please step forward Damien Eyron, Matteo Eyron, Michonne... Talia..." the emperor continue to call them and bestowed them a silver medal. After that, the emperor announce that the First, Second, and Third battalions will receive a large sum of money and will be sent to them later after the ceremony.
I thought that It was the end and we will now get ready for the banquet later when the Emperor called me.
"Brother you didn't tell this one to me."
"I also don't know, just go over there." I walked toward the Imperial family and when I was already in front of them, I bow to greet them.
"I heard your great stories from their mouth and I would like to bestow the Wren palace to you." My eyes widened and he laughed at my reaction.
"The Palace?"
"I didn't expect this reaction from the cold daughter of Astley." I composed myself and he smiled.
"May I ask for your reason, Your Majesty?"
"I heard that you have the same case as the Crown Prince so I want you to find a cure for it, I know that there is a cure for it. We will tell everyone that you are supervising the women and children from Wren, so if you could find the cure."
"I'm willing to oblige, thank you for this opportunity that you bestow on me."
"It is us who would like to express our thanks." And after that they used magic once again and announce to everyone that the Emperor is giving the palace to me, everyone is shocked of course.
"Thank you for granting me the palace and the power to supervise them, I will gladly do it."
"I know you can."
"Now the saintess will bless everyone."
"You're all brave, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone by giving you a blessing."
"We are happily accepting it." After Leticia give her blessing the crowd went cheered again. When everything is done, I was told that I need to get ready for the banquet.
It was exhausting they bathed me two times and the tub was filled with milk with roses. Make me try tons of dresses they won't let me wear my favorite black dress because they said that black will attract a bad omen and vibrant colors were good for me. I just let them because I also don't know anything about fashion. And after that, they sprayed and sprayed perfume on me.
"How pretty..." I look at my younger brothers who suddenly appeared Arlene greeted me and I nod at her.
"Yeah, pretty."
"Good to see you two again." I smiled and they rushed in my direction.
"Sister, we miss you!"
"I also miss the two of you." I hugged them and pat their heads. Glad that you were safe...
"You and brother look awesome while you were receiving the medals."
"And the palace that was given to you that was amazing!"
"Right! May we go with you?"
"No, I'm sorry I was given an important job so I can't bring you two with me but if everything was already settled and we all adjusted I will surely invite you two."
"We understand, we will wait for that time sister."
"Yes, look forward to that."
-IAmRoseee