There will be a delay on the next chapter as I need to focus on an upcoming exam. I'll push it to Wednesday next week, expect two chapters the next time we meet!
And maybe a little extra bonus too :)
2024-12-11 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe wait finally ended as the doors swung open. A man with wavy dark green hair and glasses, walking into the room at a leisurely pace, adjusting his collar as he did. The moment Father laid eyes on him, he practically leapt from the sofa.
So, this is Uncle Tenard.
He looked exactly as I remembered him from my memories: tall, gentle, and profoundly tired. Those bags under his eyes could probably rival that of a kangaroo’s pouch.
“Ah, Tenard!” Father boomed, go...
2024-12-11 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostScofield directed us to a room with a comfortable-looking dark violet couch. As I sat there, I tried my best to keep a straight face, I really did. You might be wondering why I was so unnerved. No, it wasn’t because I was afraid of meeting my own uncle, rather, the problem lies on the other side of my coin.
—
Feyt was dying. Almost, at least.
I had run two laps around the estate’s garden, and I believed someone switched my legs with jello halfway through. Two laps migh...
2024-12-07 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostStone brick walls stood tall and firm in the distance. It took a while, but we finally reached our destination. After a short wait, the carriage reached the gates, and the guards bowed as we passed.
“Here we are,” Father said with a grin. “Arlen, our hometown. I haven't been here in ages!”
Weren't you the owner of this town? I wanted to ask that, but even I knew when to shut my mouth.
The carriage continued slowly through the cobblestone road. There weren't any more ...
2024-12-06 13:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostAnton was waiting at the training grounds just like he said. He was leaning on a nearby wall underneath the shades of the building, twirling his bangs. When he spotted me, he widened his eyes, as if surprised. “Oh, you actually showed up! Color me impressed.”
Oh well, the list, while it looked like a death sentence, I should still be able to finish some of them. The point was to try my best, just not to the point of death.
Eliza watched from afar as I walked to smirkin...
Mid-journey as Carine, Feyt’s day was just beginning. Back in my room, I heard the approaching footsteps of someone unfamiliar. The sound was heavier yet more snappier than Eliza’s steps.
When the door opened, without my permission, I was greeted by the butler Father had assigned to me to oversee my training.
He was taller than me, but not quite towering. He had short black hair that was neatly brushed and a clean-shaven face. He looked young, really young. Younger...
2024-11-30 13:30:12 +0000 UTC View PostI was still distraught at the thought that training would be postponed. Laying on my bed awake as Feyt, I blankly stared at the ceiling as the birds chirped outside. On the other side, Carine was still sound asleep, as usual, so I just let her be.
It was quiet until the faint sound of gentle footsteps reached my door, followed by a polite knock.
“Sir Feyt? Are you awake?”
I dragged myself upright, “Yes, I am, Miss Eliza!”
I shuffled over to the door and opened ...
2024-11-29 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Hrrk—!!” I nearly choked on my dinner. After cautiously swallowing it, I turned to face Father.
“F-Father, could you repeat that?”
“We’re visiting the main estate, and I would like for you to come with us,” Father explained. “I know it’s sudden, but we have to celebrate you being invited to the First Prince’s party together!”
Was that invitation really that big of a deal? I knew it was exclusive and all, but to warrant a celebration at ...
2024-11-27 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of papers shuffling filled the room as a man skimmed through their contents.
“Tax assessments from merchants, I did that one,” he mumbled, flipping to another parchment. “Already signed that one, rejected that one, ignored that one…” He kept muttering as he moved from paper to paper. “I know I missed one thing, but where is it?”
Another day, another hour-long session of looking for lost papers on his desk. It was a common occurrence for the man. No matter h...
2024-11-23 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostI had no choice but to put him down.
No, I didn’t kill him, but if I let him fall face-first again, he’d definitely break his nose. So, I did the only thing I could think of. As Raymond charged forward like a reckless bull, I stepped into his path and struck his chest with the pommel of my sword.
Using the momentum of his own charge against him, I knocked him backward. He hit the mat with a thud, thankfully not giving it a French kiss this time.
Good. I managed ...
2024-11-22 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Begin!” Mother's voice rang out.
Raymond didn’t hesitate for a second. He came at me fast, heavy, and utterly clumsy.
“Haaaaa!!!”
I didn’t want to do it. I really didn’t.
I knew what Mother wanted. She wanted me to showcase the importance of fundamentals to everyone in this room. But… to sacrifice a kid’s public image just to show that…
Raymond, he seemed like a good kid. Sure, he didn’t hesitate to aim his sword at me… both of me… but ...
2024-11-20 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This is the other bonus I was talking about! I hope you like how Reyna is portrayed by Fyze! I know I am!
2024-11-19 16:26:23 +0000 UTC View PostWith my mind still processing what just happened, I was seated next to myself on the floor mat. I exchanged glances with myselves, as if even I was questioning myself.
Across the room, the other students watched with expressions ranging from envy to outright hostility. Most of them muttered to themselves, and I had the unfortunate curse of hearing them clearly.
“He must be cheating.”
“I’ll kill that thing if I had the chance.”
“A commoner… Truly insuf...
“Here we are, Sir Feyt,” Eliza said, taking a subtle step back. “I wish you the best.”
If I hadn’t already known what was waiting for Feyt beyond this door, I would’ve suspected Eliza’s behavior as mighty suspicious. She gave me a gentle smile, one that looked like it was made out of pity.
When she turned the corner and disappeared from my sight, I could still hear her breathing there, as if waiting for me out of view.
Look, if you’re really worried about Fey...
2024-11-18 13:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs you could probably tell, there wasn't a chapter yesterday. It happened due to a sudden out of town visit and my lack of a backlog...
I would like to apologize in advance, because that still holds true today. The visit became a stay and the condition here isn't fit for writing, at all. Couldn't even sleep properly.
Don't worry, there will be two bonuses alongside the promised chapter to act as compensation. One of them is a bonus chapter, the other is something I've been waiti...
I paced in my rooms, and honestly, I couldn’t tell which of my two bodies was more jittery. Both hearts thumped in sync like an overenthusiastic bass, fueled by a mix of giddiness and sheer nerves.
This was it.
The day.
The day that had been delayed more times than I could count. Finally… Finally! I was about to start sword training!
On one hand, I was excited beyond words. On the other, I was deeply concerned about embarrassing myself in front of Mother.&nbs...
2024-11-15 13:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostMy first night in this new room as Feyt felt… surreal. Through the window, I looked up at the same night sky that Carine could see from her room, and yet, despite how close we were physically, the divide between my two selves felt impossibly wide.
Feyt’s room, though simpler than Carine’s, held a sense of grandeur I hadn’t yet adjusted to.
A soft knock on the door broke my thoughts.
“Sir Feyt?” Eliza’s voice resounded from the door. It was gentle as usual...
2024-11-13 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostMy daughter, Carine, was kidnapped. When I heard the news, saying my heart sank would be an understatement. Even when I learned that she was safe, the news still affected me all the same.
Scolding Kyrat was my only way to find someone to blame for this whole situation, but I knew the one ultimately at fault was me, as I was the one who scheduled her visit to that village and even pushed it ahead of the schedule.
The only reason I even considered the village was the rumors of who t...
2024-11-09 13:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe interview continued with a couple of health questions, these sets of questions in particular felt a bit more pointed than the rest, which I understood. I was from the boonies, and the health care there wasn’t exactly the best.
“Don’t worry, Feyt,” Father said. “You’ll be treated just like any other student here, and a doctor will be available if you ever need one.”
“Really? Thank you!”
Father really was awfully kind. Even though Feyt’s a commone...
2024-11-08 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostI was midway through pulling clothes out of my bag, stacking them awkwardly on the writing desk in a pile that already looked like it might topple. I intended to sort them out and hang them in the drawer after I got most of them out, but a soft knock came at the door.
“Sir Feyt?” Eliza’s gentle voice drifted through the door. “Your interview with His Grace will commence soon in the drawing room. Shall I help you prepare?”
The words sent bolts through me. Preparing with h...
2024-11-06 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostEliza walked me inside the mansion, our steps dampened by the carpet covering the polished marble floor. For the first time in one of my lives, I saw a chandelier. The weird sense of amazement reared its head back in, despite me being used to seeing that same chandelier.
As Carine, I had walked under it a thousand times, barely paying attention to it. But my eyes were glued to the chandelier the moment I stepped in as Feyt. Looking at the bundles of crystals catching and scattering ligh...
2024-11-02 13:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe carriage I was on continued down the bumpy road to the capital. When it arrived at the south gate, it didn’t need to stop; it just went through.
As soon as the thick wall passed the window, my view changed from the skies to a closed suburban town.
This was a gate different than the one I had passed through as Carine. It was meant for everyday use, which explained the lax security.
I still can’t believe that I was in the capital. Sure, I lived in it as Carine...
The town of Vollum, nestled in Setus, was renowned for producing some of the finest wine in the country. Known for its vast vineyards stretching across the town’s perimeter, Vollum became a popular destination for nobles who came to explore business ventures or simply indulge in exquisite wines.
One man was drinking such exquisite wine in a tavern. Kiren had bought a bottle of the finest wine the bartender could give, and he was enjoying it on his lonesome in a room meant for private ...
2024-10-30 13:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a long wait, the day had finally come. This morning, a carriage stopped by our house, and two men in full, familiar-looking, armors knocked on our doors, informing us that they were to escort me—Feyt—to the capital.
I was packing my stuff into a leather case in my ever-so-creaky bedroom. I was surprised we even had this case, I thought I would’ve shoved my stuff into a bag willy-nilly. Dad fished this thing out from the storage, saying it was his way back then.
I packe...
2024-10-26 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostTwo guards donned in full armor, minus the helmet, opened the double doors. Father strode in, carrying a thick stack of papers tucked under his arm. The doors closed gradually after he stepped through, ending it with a soft click.
I looked expectantly at Mother, wondering when she would start her scolding. Knowing her, harsh would be the gentlest option she’d consider. But instead, Mother kept staring at Father, who stared right back.
Their facial muscles were unflin...
2024-10-25 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostWith Fray out on her errands, the house was eerily calm. Not that I hated it, but ever since I regained memories of my past life, Fray was pretty much always around. I was a bit ashamed to admit that I began to miss the noise she made.
She was used to coming and going, but she stuck for a while due to my birthday, and now that was done, she left just like that.
I was helping Dad with the fieldwork, mainly with watering and keeping the pests away. It was a turn-off-your-brain labor...
2024-10-23 13:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter that whole debacle, the entire manor got into a frenzy. Everyone was questioned thoroughly and every door in and out of the manor was kept under tight watch.
What downed me further though was the fact that my training session was delayed. Again! First, it was delayed because of my head bump. Then, it was because I had to go on a trip, which ended with me being kidnapped. Now, it was canceled because of a shady butler!
Like, what the hell? It was as if the world really 2024-10-19 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Deep inside the royal archives, a certain someone was wandering, looking for something. His golden hair bounced slightly with every step he took.
“Sareid… Sareid… Not this one… Is it further back?”
The man was Julient, the Third Prince, otherwise known as the Scholar Prince. He wandered into the royal archive in search of a certain scroll belonging to someone.
Ignoring the dust particles floating in the air, he continued to pace through several shelves, eyes dartin...
2024-10-18 13:30:04 +0000 UTC View PostSebastian opened the double doors with a bow, and as they swung wide, I caught the scent of oils and paint. Inside, Mother sat by the large windows leading to a balcony, her posture straight as she worked on her canvas.
Whenever no work was present, Mother was always in her art room. She had an office, yes, but she preferred staying here to further her art endeavors, and I could tell it was paying off. The paintings she held in high regard were hung over the walls, all depicting some so...
2024-10-16 13:30:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs I mentioned before, my daily routine had already returned to normal. Ahh, oh how I missed you, training schedule with barely any free time… Well, things weren’t exactly the same. There were a few changes.
First, today would mark my first sparring class with Mother and Father in ages. It had been put on hold for way too long; first because of that head bump, and then the kidnapping. Let’s just say, I was counting the minutes until sunset for that part of my schedule. 2024-10-12 13:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post