Tearing Sanctuary

Chapter 57: Mana Control

I held my breath when I felt that harmful force once again. Vernon did nothing but stand there with his eyes looking normal as ever, he didn’t even seem to focus intensely. This was surprising, he just emanated mana like it was nothing.

I stood firmly from where I stood while Vernon was in front of me. Mera on the other hand, seemingly unable to withstand the pressure, moved away. Well, normally this would have been a fearsome force, I mean, who wouldn’t be afraid of something unper...

Chapter 56: Gaps in Memory

I looked at Vernon first, then shifted to Mera. Mera had experience, so she might be useful.

Vernon seemed to have understood what I wanted.

“Your highness, I take it that you intend to ask us for assistance?”

“Indeed.”

“... Hm. I did not expect you to have difficulties in learning to control your mana. How curious as to why it could be.”

How curious indeed. I don’t know, maybe because the soul inside this beautiful existence, that everyone should e...

Some Update

Hello! I am here to tell you guys that I will be making the schedule of chapter updates to every 3 or 4 days (Mostly gonna be three) after the latest update.

I would have preferred to update every one day or two, but sadly I can't. My school assignments are standing in my way. Assignments are piling up in numerous quantity (exaggeration) -- but honestly, there are a lot, and also difficult and time consuming.

So yeah...

I thank you for your ...

Chapter 55: Need Some Help

Currently I am back at the library all alone. Once again, my parents got rid of everyone that should be stationed in the library. I felt thankful since I wouldn’t want people always looking at me while I am training.

Come on, with my appearance who would put all girls to shame, I sure am to invite a lot of attention.

I am back at the place I was yesterday.

I have given a read of some of the contents of the book. Mostly, I gave my attention to healing magic.

Before th...

Chapter 54: Bothersome Emotion

Yesterday was a hard day. Not often I get to say that genuinely from the depths of my heart. Sure it was a challenging day since I struggled at the very first steps of learning magic. But, that was not the reason as to why I think why it was a hard day.

It was hard because it was emotionally hard for me. Reason being was...my… Mother…

I was confused with myself yesterday. Like a machine starting to break due to functioning errors.

I felt something different from my inter...

Chapter 53: Wisterian Religious Order (Part 4)

They have arrived at the Serenity and Compassion Cathedral. There were two towers embedded by the corners at the front. It had white walls and several glass windows with frames made up of gold. On the walls were statues of both the Lord and Lady.

The three storey building was lit up on the outside not by flames, but rather by glowing stones, numerous of them were embedded on the walls and in the hands of the statues.

Tina noticed that the doors of the cathedral were closed, appare...

Chapter 52: Wisterian Religious Order (Part 3)

Her words were short and somewhat cold. But Tina was already used to this.

“Sister, it isn’t all that long still.”

“Tina, all those who belong to the main cathedral are being called. And I am personally ordered to bring you back.”

“B-But—”

“Why are you hesitating? Do not forget your duties.”

“Surely I am not required. There are many more —”

“Tina, stop being stubborn.”

“...”

Then Derin stepped in.

“I don...

Chapter 51: Wisterian Religious Order (Part 2)

It was a fair inn, not too expensive, and not too cheap. Therefore, the services offered were to their satisfaction.

Tina and the others went to the second floor. She and Anita entered a room separate from the men.

Anita heaved a long sigh.

“I’m exhaaausted.”

“Don’t collapse on the bed now, you’re dirty.”

“Yeah yeah. Let’s go to the bath already, I stink, it’s unbecoming of a lady such as myself.”

They have told the innkeeper to prepar...

Chapter 50: Wisterian Religious Order (Part 1)

It was nearing sunset, and a group of exhausted and dirty adventurers walked the streets. A member of this group was a priestess who wore a white garb, that was smeared by dirt because of the encounter in their commission.

She was a young girl around her mid teens. She had average length black hair and dark purple eyes in addition to her light brown complexion.

Her breathing was a bit rapid because of how tired she was. However, the men in the group didn’t seem to be breathing a...

Chapter 49: Mother's Love (Part 2)

My mother poked my cheeks.

“So, what troubles you?”

“.... Um, it’s actually about mana.”

That was not precisely what was troubling me. But she didn’t need to learn the truth. Plus, I was truly struggling on what I told her.

“What do you mean?”

“I was trying to exert mana, but nothing is happening.”

“You are having trouble with that? I thought you could easily do it.”

“...”

I have nothing to say. After all, I was not o...

Chapter 48: Mother's Love (Part 1)

I turned towards the source of the voice and saw a woman with silver hair. It was my mother. She looked at me with a faint smile.

“Mother.”

I sat up straight immediately with a happy smile, showing my emotion when I saw her.

“You look troubled,” she said with a puzzled expression as she walked closer.

“Um, no, it’s nothing, just minor setbacks, that is all.”

To be honest, I didn’t know if I should call it minor. But I’m just playing innocent her...

Chapter 47: Basics of Magic (Part 2)

But still, even though they have instincts in magic, this body, Estelia, was still born in this world. Therefore, this body was naturally linked to magic and mana. This didn’t mean I would give up.

How stupid do you think giving up at first try? I’ll be the biggest idiot in the world if I did.

“Vernon, any tips you can give me?”

“Tips…” he looked at the floor as he pondered. “Magic of nobles is different from us of common birth. Yours are more grander, thus w...

Chapter 46: Basics of Magic (Part 1)

The book in my hands began by explaining what magic was. It was said to be miracles granted by the gods through giving their powers to the world. And what they gave unto the world and blessed unto its creatures was mana, the fuel of the miracle called magic.

All creatures who walk in this world have mana, whether they be feeble or substantial, they vary from creature to creature, but mana nonetheless. Mana can be found within beings, and thus can be controlled by the being storing the m...

Chapter 45: The Royal Library (Part 3)

I approached the book bound in chains. It had a grey with silvery colored hard cover, and was as thick as a big dictionary found in my old world. I knew of this special book from Estelia’s memories.

A very important book, the Royal Grimoire. A book only to be opened and read by royalty. And this book was displayed at the center of a hall flanked by other lavish books on pedestals. The others must be the most expensive and historical in the library.

However, the Royal Grimoire st...

Chapter 44: The Royal Library (Part 2)

“So I take it is fine to walk around the library alone, yes?”

I asked Vernon that somewhat strange question. Well, I guess that would be a fine question since he was supposed to guard me. However, I can work more efficiently here if I were to go alone, besides, I have something to check out.

Furthermore, it was too quiet here as though we were the only people here.

“I think it is fine, your highness. We are the only people here, so it should be safe,” Vernon glanced ...

Chapter 43: The Royal Library (Part 1)

I plan to strap my weapons on my thighs as usual, no way I’m leaving without a weapon. How miserable it would be if I died a miserable death… Pathetic, didn’t even get to fight for dear life or having my last stand.

I wore a light yet elegant dress of violet after bathing, a nice scent emanating from my beautiful existence. The moment I returned to my room to prepare my weapons, I couldn’t help but admire myself momentarily in the mirror.

I was beautiful back in my former ...

Chapter 42: Allie Jelimis

Allie Jelimis, one of the cooks in the palace kitchen, a girl who no longer had a home. She was young back then, her family lived in a small ranch, away from civilization. In fact, their family was the only one there.

No other villagers, no neighbors, it was only them and their ranch. On their small field planted kinds of plants for their food, fruits and vegetables alike. They took care of cows and goats as well as some pigs captured from the wilderness.

It was a quiet and peacef...

I am now temporarily free from Assignments (Lol)

I'm back! Wew. The Assignments counter had finally hit ZERO. What a relief! Though it will only be a temporary one. But I am relieved of it nonetheless.

After a few days, I aim to have a daily streak of updates after I have written chapters to stockpile hehehe.

Anyways, sorry for keeping you guys waiting.

Chapter 41: Mera's Worry

I entered the dining room. I stopped my stride for a moment when I saw my parents. I peered around at the… somewhat pitiful atmosphere oozing around the room.

My mother carefully massaged her eyes with her palm, she appeared to be tired. While Father seemed to be in deep thought, appearing to be spacing out.

Are they overworking themselves?

My parents were still terribly occupied with their work that was unbeknownst to me. I understand Father would be having a hea...

Chapter 40: I will be the Judge

Around noon, I left my brother on his own to eat lunch. He decided to eat later to finish a part of his work, so I went ahead. Oddly though, I was the only one who ate today during lunch. I was alone on the table.

Both my parents were nowhere to be found. It seems all my family members were busy. I must have looked miserable as I ate with my lonesome on the table, I could tell from the sad looks from some servants along with the weird stares the other few servants were giving me. Furthe...

Chapter 39: Must be in Control

I grabbed a few papers again and began scanning them. What I was focusing on were papers about the knights, they held more significance than the papers of commoners. Nobles were people with power and influence after all.

“Ah…”

I got a paper which had information about Alan Welford, as well as his brother. It also contains observations about their character and personality. Did my brother add these? No, Estevan wouldn't do something like this, and certainly not alone, he defi...

Chapter 38: Revealing the Hidden

We went back to the third floor since it was where my brother’s office was situated. My reason for visiting him? I just wanna check out what he was up to.

He was quite warm in his welcome, I expected he would be thrilled by my visit, but I didn’t expect he would suddenly squeeze my adorable cheeks. He was overly happy it seems.

It seemed all his stress stemmed from the stacks of papers on his desk. He didn’t even work that long yet, it baffles me why he was already too stres...

Chapter 37: For his Sister in Peril

On his desk, Estevan sighed as he leaned his back on his chair. Piles of paper on his table separated from done and not. They were the list of normal palace soldiers, names, backgrounds, age, and so on. Basically commoners. There were a lot of them and he needed to study each and every one of them.

It was still early in the morning, and his head had already begun to ache a little. He never liked working on the desk, it was more fitting for his older brother, that was why he was solely f...

Chapter 36: Cake and Cooks

Sometime later, I decided it was time to do some scouting. Before going out, I told Mera to keep what we conversed about a secret.

We went outside the room, and there we saw Vernon on the opposite wall of our room. What a respectful old man, he might convince me he’s no traitor at any point! Hehe. That aside, he was just standing there, and he’s old, I mean he would get tired after a short while, right…?

“Um, Vernon, I didn’t think you would be standing there for a long ...

Chapter 35: Suspicions

After finishing our breakfast, my father immediately spoke.

“Estelia, if you’re planning to leave your room, have a personal guard always with you.”

Oh? Have they found someone trustworthy?

I nodded my head.

“Vernon,” he called out.

Just then, a manservant wearing the usual male uniform came in. He wore clothes resembling a black tailcoat, black pants and shoes. He appeared to be old as his hair and beard had almost turned white. Maybe he was a...

Chapter 34: Beginning of the Hunt

Last night, during dinner, everyone was so tense that I found it hard to talk with them. It seems that my reliable brother had delivered the news. That said, trapped in my room I was, I never uncovered what actions they exactly took.

However, if I were to guess, they must be making sure that everyone in the palace was to be trusted. In addition, I also heard from Mera yesterday that my father, the King, left the palace. I asked Mera where he could have gone, but she had no answer.

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And some contents of those bonus chapters will be mentioned or talked about in future chapters for free readers. So they would still understand what is going on.

Chapter 33: Lady of Serenity & Deity of Blood

Estevan immediately went to his father after bringing his sister to her room. His blood was in a rush because of everything his sister told him. Everything was so sudden, it could have put Estelia in harm's way for all he knows.

From what he heard, this was a matter so severe that he couldn’t sit idly by. His father, the King, must learn of this at all costs. Only he has the power to do more things than Estevan ever could.

He shortly reached his father’s office.

Estevan ...

Chapter 32: Put to Good Use

“You came back!”

The little girl from the flower shop from before immediately said to me happily when she recognized who I was. Her eyes so innocent gazed at me. Her broad smile testified even more the positive emotion she was feeling.

I could hear a faint chuckle from my brother behind me.

I ignored him and spoke to the girl.

“Yes. I did say I’ll come back later, right?”

Well, we were passing by anyways, so why not?

“Now then, I’ll have one e...

Chapter 31: The Princess' Plans

I made my way back to the plaza as I pondered on what I’ll be doing from this moment forward. I searched for my brother, but he was nowhere to be found. I sighed, somehow I felt tired.

There was a spot outside of the pavement, a grassy spot, plausible to sit at. I wanted to sit down for a while, so I walked over and plopped down to the ground. I embraced my knees as I lowered down my forehead.

Damn interlopers.

I recalled the man who spoke to me earlier. He was sp...