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Callan's Discussion (Patreon Exclusive)

Callan’s Discussion

As always, the Empress’s visage was a powerful and intimidating aura. A young man looked up at her authority as she glanced across the gathering brigade. Summoners stood in neat rows below her shrill purple eyes as they inspected her Army. As her words ended her greetings, clearing the brigade from their duties, the Summoners saluted, their hands forming fists against their hearts as they bent their arms behind their backs.

Shuffling t...

Rian's Truth (Patreon Exclusive)

Rian’s Truth

Darkness was splintered by the dozen or more fires that littered the camp. Summoners flitted about preparing meals and patrolling the brigade’s outer layers. A tent flap opened, revealing two young women. Dressed in a vibrant green cloak, the older woman grimaced as she supported her younger sister. A woman of smaller stature, in comparison, stumbled slightly with a limp, her usually neatly braided hair unkempt. Her trousers were ripped, and she was covered i...

Zachary's Assessment (Patreon Exclusive)

Zachary’s Assessment

Heat poured onto the back of a summoner’s neck as he waded through the growing crowd of Talbour. Zachary had been away from Talbour for quite some time. He hadn’t attended the annual demonic culling of the dead lands in a few years, so he hadn’t had a chance to return home. A small smile passed his lips as he spotted his baby sister arriving at the square centre. His family carriage stood out to him, adorned with his family crest of an owl, its wings spread ...

A Maids Reflection (Patreon Exclusive)

A Maids Reflection

The Kitchen of the Heversham manor was as busy as always. A young maid avoided one of the chefs as they dashed by with a pot of hot water. They were preparing the feast for the Viscount and his family later this afternoon. Head Chef Orca barked orders at a young girl as she cut a carrot in the incorrect shape. The small girl flinched at his firm reproach bowing for forgiveness as Freda dashed by.

Freda disliked the Kitchen.

In particular, she wa...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Nine END OF BK1

Chapter Forty-Nine

No sooner than the words left my mouth, chaos ensured in the tribunal room. Voices rose over one another as I flinched at the familiar shout directed my way.

“Lynette! What are you doing!” Callan’s outrage overpowered the general’s confused chatter. He gripped the witness stands' railing so tightly his hands were turning white.

Eduard’s body was as still as water, his gaze fixed on me with an emotion I didn’t know he could make. I met his eyes ...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Eight

Chapter Forty-Eight

The auditorium halls felt even more enclosed as four Summoners escorted me. They surrounded me tightly in formation like a caged animal that could go wild at any moment. I peeked behind me and saw Nathaniel following us at a distance with Callan beside him. It was strange seeing the two of them walking together so calmly, not a pair I would ever think mixed social circles much.

“Lady Heversham, are you aware of the decorum in a tribunal?” a summoner in fron...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Seven

Chapter Forty-Seven

Nathaniel’s office was very different to Lieutenant Cragborn’s. Nate hung various halberds instead of a bookshelf along the walls as decoration. A large window behind his desk let sunlight fill the room showing off the intricate pattern woven into a large round rug. His desk was a black dyed wood with silver handles the edgers adorned in silver triangles. A collection of ink was stacked on the right atop a sheet of cloth stained with it.

Everywhere I gazed,...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Six

Chapter Forty-Six

Callan walked beside me as he took me through the hallways of the auditorium. We passed a few other trainees as they explored the building that contained the lecture halls. Each of them hesitated as we passed them by, Callan’s expression a dower frustration.

“Why do you want to see Lord Hudson all of a sudden?” Callan asked as we rounded a corner. The hallway’s constriction faded into a large open courtyard. Pillars of stone edged our walkway, separating ...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Five

Chapter Forty-Five

The lecture hall felt ominous as I stood alone with Garret. My eyes flickered to the doorway that was Lieutenant Cragborn’s study. He had shut himself away in there; knowing he was within distance was somewhat comforting. I wasn’t entirely alone with Garret.

Garret stood before me with a look that would have frightened a child; as he stepped closer, I quickly backed away, folding my arms across my chest as I regarded him warily. “What is it that you wanted...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Four

Chapter Forty-Four

The abrupt interruption from Lieutenant Cragborn served as a much-needed distraction from the tense confrontation between Garret and me. I shifted my attention to the stern figure at the front of the room, grateful for the opportunity to refocus and regain my composure.

I had let my emotions get the better of me again.

I shouldn’t have argued with Garret like that in such a public space. I could already see the glances people were sneaking my way. I had ...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Three

Chapter Forty-Three

I stared at the paper in my hands as Lieutenant Cragborn returned to his desk. The sheet had a detailed overview of the intricacies of Alinor Keep. It included a list of the facilities available and the members in charge. A time schedule for the eatery and library alongside the rules expected as a member of the Army. I also saw a list of lecture sessions I could attend.

“You will have a scheduled weapon training session you need to attend every two days. All ...

BK1 Chapter Forty-Two

Chapter Forty-Two

Lieutenant Cragborn stared at me with a raised eyebrow as if he was studying me. His piercing gaze made me shuffle on my feet as I gulped. Hesitantly I lifted my hand to clear my throat, steadying my voice as I stood before his dark mahogany desk.

His study, if this is what it was, was lined with bookcases filled to the brim with hardback covers and rolled-up scrolls bursting from their confined spaces. The scent of aged parchment filled the room with ...

BK1 Chapter Forty-One

Chapter Forty-One

Trainees assembled and patiently waited outside the eatery, their anticipation growing with the sound of the first bell resonating throughout the city. True to his word, Lieutenant Cragborn arrived promptly, assuming the role of our guide, as he beckoned all of us to follow him away from the building. Scanning the area, I confirmed that most trainees arrived on time. However, as we embarked on our journey, I couldn’t help but notice a young beast-kin boy chasing afte...

Update! Edit Change

Hi!

Just wanted to let you all know I have made a big edit to Chapter Thirty-Nine

Inspiration struck! So now there is a scene with dear creepy Albus.

The dream sequence has been moved to the start of Chapter Forty

BK1 Chapter Forty - EDITED

Chapter Forty

Glass separated me from the outside as I stared at the yard. Two young boys held wooden sticks as they fought under the watchful eye of an older man under the bright sun of the sky. The boys sweated as they crossed wooden blades, their smiles huge. They had arrived moments ago in a carriage from the capital. A young girl with blonde hair watched them nearby happily.

A weight on my shoulder made me look up to the woman who had brought me to this house. 2023-06-18 03:14:19 +0000 UTC View Post