Tearing Sanctuary

Vol. 3 Chapter 22: Operation: Sweet Roses (Part 2)

Allie tightly grasped the wooden cylinder that fit in her palm before putting it inside her pocket. She swallowed, feeling nervous. With her was Mera who alone was tending to her while everyone else was out. Allie held her hands together to stop their shaking.

A glass of water was then suddenly placed on the table in front of her. Curious, she shifted her gaze towards Mera.

“It looks like you need a drink,” said the maid.

Allie formed a strained smile and drank the water...

Vol. 3 Chapter 21: Operation: Sweet Roses (Part 1)

Rogan observed the knights preparing their arsenals in the courtyard, the sun still barely up, with only its light slightly touching the edges of the horizon. Everyone had serious expressions on their faces, as they have come to acknowledge the severity of their opposition after the meeting with the princess yesterday.

The details of the plans, however, were not as detailed, but merely the generalization of it — like their role and the end goals of the operation. In addition, it was t...

Vol. 3 Chapter 20: Prelude to the Operation (Part 3)

Mera glanced at the wooden box in her hands as she made her way back to the princess. It was a bizarre occurrence, one she wouldn’t expect, nor would she ever.

To think that traitor… Allie, would give me something just to make amends.

She had deliberated whether to reject the offering outright. In hindsight, the way she was even thinking of rejecting Allie’s sincerity, made Mera realize that she indeed was carrying resentment towards that girl.

It somewhat dis...

Vol. 3 Chapter 19: Prelude to the Operation (Part 2)

Plates faintly clattered as they were gently placed down on top of the table. Allie was with her two former colleagues, although could it be said that that was no longer the case? They were working together currently after all. For how long it will last, it was still unknown.

She stole a glance towards the young man, Tenil, who has been quite cold towards her ever since she had come back. The reason for it was understandable, but she was saddened by it. It felt terrible that they now ha...

Vol. 3 Chapter 18: Prelude to the Operation (Part 1)

Estevan and Rogan arrived at the princess’s study room, of course however, it was not used for that purpose currently. In fact, her lessons were postponed for now with no clear date of when they would resume. At the moment, the princess seemed to be writing something on sheets of paper.

She covered the sheet with her hand the moment she realized the two men arrived. “Everything went smoothly? No violent reactions?” she smiled as if she was being humorous.

“No, everyone had...

Vernon Escaleo [Character Sheet]

Character is drawn and designed by Elouise Moon

Author's note:

Lezgoooo! The character art for our old man, Vernon! Made by the same artist that drew Estelia.

And he's more good-looking than I imagined he would be. He's cooler now.

Feel free to enjoy the character sheet :)

This wouldn't be possible without your support here on Patreon. Thank you very much! :)

I'm thinking of having Estelia's gang art and characte...

Something to tell.

Hello! Um, so, expect delays to my usual chapter updates. I'm sorry... The reason for this is because of an extremely important school project. I need to work hard and fast on our document for our Capstone Project, and our program (which is a video game). Things have been stressful lately.

Our defense for our project is a week or a couple of weeks away, and I need to give more focus to it. Of course, I will try to update in the usual schedule as I can. Writing has been my way of coping ...

Vol.3 Chapter 17: Knights Selected

“The princess will be leading an operation, what do you think?”

A knight, now wearing his casual clothing, spoke to one of his colleagues. At the moment, it was night time and the knights gathered at the barracks they were designated to sleep.

“About that, I don’t know what to think. It is sudden.”

“The prince mentioned that more than twenty knights will be selected to join this operation.”

“ — what, really?” another chimed in. “I only heard about...

Vol. 3 Chapter 16: Meeting With the Princess of Blood

A carriage, luxurious and gleaming, was heading towards the palace. Despite appearing luxurious, or something a noble or a wealthy man would own, there was no sigil of such kind that can be seen. The ones inside after all, were from the Church, they did not want to specifically announce that an important figure was inside.

Namely, the most important person in the Wisterian church was the High Bishop, Xenous Grail. He was old, his hair had turned white, but his body was still extremely w...

Vol. 3 Chapter 15: Returning to the Kitchen

Allie clasped her hands together as she felt anxious, staring at the ceiling while she lay on her bed. The day was pleasant, nothing bad happened, however the princess asked if she wanted to cook for her. Or to be specific, something to be served to the royal family.

That terrified her, but due to her desire of cooking and wanting to return to the path of her ambition, to the path of change, she blurted yes. The moment she said those words, the nervousness came instantaneously.

In...

Vol. 3 Chapter 14: Leodoule's Thoughts & The Vice-Captain

It was noon, and the royal family gathered in the dining room to eat their lunch. Leodoule watched his family with a delighted smile on his face. He had always felt proud whenever his family gathered together.

He glanced at his wife Meliya, just a sneaky glance. He didn’t want her to realize he was looking at her beautiful face. She was perfect, just perfect.

Just as Meliya was about to turn her gaze at him, he averted his eyes and acted casually while taking a spoonful of his f...

Vol. 3 Chapter 13: The Disposable Pawn

Allie patted her clothes straight, she had a pleasant air of fragrance about her, and her hair was still a bit wet. Beforehand, she had to leave the room to go to the bathroom, and of course she consulted with the knight guarding her. To her surprise, a bathroom was prepared for her to use, which the knight told her. In fact, there was no one else there but her, which was a relief, to be honest. It would seem they have prepared that bath just for her.

Still, she didn’t expect she woul...

Vol. 3 Chapter 12: Mera's Resentment?

Mera straightened the fresh and clean maid dress after the last one had gotten wet and a bit dirty after bathing Allie. Thinking about it, it irked her whenever she heard or think that name. The worst whenever she utters it.

She was not exactly pleased when she was ordered to bathe that traitor. In fact, she wanted to refuse the task, but there was no way she would go against the order of the princess. And, it was absurd to disobey because she disliked the person.

“Want to drink...

Vol. 3 Chapter 11: The Hope to Start Anew

Allie rubbed her hands together, feeling a bit weird about the new dress she was given. For so long she had worn those rags that wearing a normal dress had felt strange, but they were comfortable nonetheless. But because of that comfortable feeling, she was fidgety.

Furthermore, she felt especially nice that she had been cleaned, her body felt so refreshing and light. Her skin was smooth, and her face felt softer. Her hair was shiny and pretty. In short, she was now presentable.

T...

Vol. 3 Chapter 10: Sign of Change and Marks of Torment

Allie resisted the urge to shudder the moment she was separated from the princess, feeling unsafe. Even though it was certain she wouldn’t be harmed, she still couldn’t help it. In front of her was Mera, leading her to the bath, and behind her was the knight named Rogan.

Allie uneasily glanced at her back, seeing the knight grin at her. He seemed to be quite friendly, but Allie still felt wary, she knew nothing about this man. If she did something weird, she could imagine him striki...

Vol. 3 Chapter 9: Longing

Allie, from the far corner of the prison cell, now moved to the metal bars, leaning to her side. The metal bars were rusty and rough, the tiny pieces of rust stuck to her fingers, but she didn’t mind. What little stain would change how dirty… how disgusting she was now.

But yes, something did change, for the whole time she had been staying at the far corner, she was now closer to the one obstacle that prevented her freedom. The cause of that change, even so little, was a little glim...

Vol. 3 Chapter 8: Outraged Brother

“Princess, wipe your hand.”

I received the white clean handkerchief from Vernon.

“Thank you.”

I rubbed off my dirty hand, but I should say there was still a bit of that grimy sensation, I will need to wash off my hands with water. After rubbing the smears from my hand, I looked at my dress, dirty… Not like I had any other choice.

I returned the handkerchief to Vernon. By the way, I prevented Vernon from being seen by Allie. You know, Vernon was definitely the...

Vol. 3 Chapter 7: Salvation

Sometime after breakfast, I made my way to my father’s office. When I got there I discovered that my eldest brother, Eleden, was with him with the other scribes.

“Estelia, what brings you here?” my brother asked.

“Just have something to tell Father. Are you here to help him?”

“Yes. Given that Lucious left for the time being, father and I decided to merge our job for now.”

After the death of his uncle, Lucious left to return to his household to grieve with...

Vol. 3 Chapter 6: Meeting With My Father (Part 2)

The door clicked closed when the princess and her servants left. The two that remained in the room, Leodoule and Meril, stared at each other as they pondered altogether. Leodoule leaned back on his chair and Meril returned his gaze to the sheets of paper in his hand.

“What do you think?” Leodoule asked.

“What I think? Well first things first, I’m baffled by how she even came up with all these.”

“I know…” he sighed. “The detail she went through it is stagger...

Vol. 3 Chapter 5: Meeting With My Father (Part 1)

Despite having to sleep late, I still woke up earlier than I wanted. So early that none of my servants have yet to even knock on my door. I heaved a tired sigh and combed back my messy hair. I gently rubbed my eyes before glancing at the mirror and looking at myself.

Hm, at least I still look pretty beautiful... Yes, I just used two synonymous words.

The sight of myself gave me a little energy, just a liiitttle. I smiled at myself.

Right, no time to feel all tired.<...

Estelia Vernisia Wisteria [Character Sheet]

Character is drawn and designed by Elouise Moon

Author's Note:

Yesss, I have always wanted to do this kind of thing, and it feels great to finally have an official art for Estelia!

Thank you everyone here on Patreon, this would have not been possible without your aid! Thank you so much!

I hope to have other characters an official designs and character sheets as well, I'm still thinking about who's next and preparing a budget...

Vol. 3 Chapter 4: Farewell and Sleep

It was mid-morning. Foreign knights from Myra gathered at the front of the palace, them already on their mounts and carriages. At the front and back of the convoy were the Wisterian knights that would be escorting them until they leave the territory. Today was the day that the envoys of Myra be leaving Wisteria.

The foreign princess, Lillie, dined with the Wisterian royal family before gathering at the palace's front doors. Now it was time to say their farewells.

“Thank you for ...

Vol. 3 Chapter 3: Loss of Friends and Allies

A sigh escaped from his lips, feeling frustrated, very frustrated in fact. Add to it the irritation he felt in the foolishness of what his subordinates did, resulting in their disappearance. No, perhaps it was more accurate to say they were dead already — worse, they were captured.

Upon realizing that a group of his team has disappeared, they had to move to another safehouse, although still in the capital city Serene. He looked up at the wooden ceiling while leaning back, his brown do...

Vol. 3 Chapter 2: Intuition (Part 2)

Teristro returned to the crime scene as the knights rushed to get a big piece of cloth to cover and drag that corpse of some beast and take it somewhere appropriate. Upon returning, he stopped in place when he saw a woman he recognized on her knees.

She was crying as she faced the side of the wrecked carriage.

It was the wife of Marquis Vekenas. Teristro heaved a sympathetic sigh. Their children were not around, they might have been left behind in their home. Whether they know or ...

Vol. 3 Chapter 1: Intuition (Part 1)

A carriage was found burnt by the road this morning. A marquis also has yet to be found, and his wife came forward to the authorities that her husband has yet to come back. It couldn’t have been a coincidence.

Concerned, the crown sent its own forces to investigate until eventually, it was confirmed that the missing Marquis was the corpse found in the carriage. However, the crown made no public announcement as of yet and kept the identity of the one murdered. Furthermore, that marquis...

Vol. 3 Prologue: Tornridge Empire (Part 2)

The hallways were tall and wide, gold embedded in the fine columns. From the windows, the buildings of the capital city can be seen, even to the horizon beyond the two protective walls surrounding the city. The walls were divided, there was an inner wall where in the center the castle was situated along with other buildings. Then there was an outer wall, with buildings between the first one.

Everything within the protective circle of the inner wall was the first part of the city, then b...

Vol. 3 Prologue: Tornridge Empire (Part 1)

Giggles gently echoed in the wide and luxurious chamber fit for royalty. A pair of chandeliers hung on the ceiling, lights off, with only the lamp by the royal bed giving light to the room. The room was filled with sensual fragrance, an atmosphere growing in carnal desire.

The doors locked, the windows closed, curtains spread out. None could see what was going on inside. A sweet female voice moaned followed by a giggle, the sheets ruffled, and the bed creaked. The bed was starting to sl...

Royal Princess of Blood Volume 3 Synopsis

Volume 3: The Wicked Princess (Part 2)

I have been learning and practicing my new abilities, and now, after facing that beast, I believe I am ready. Mostly because I have had enough of this crap, this has to end.

But I will not do it alone, my servants, the church, I will have them help me. Then, Allie, time to bring her out. I will personally oversee this operation.

Furthermore, all of a sudden, the Tornridge Empire suddenly sent us a message. Two princes a...

The Observer’s Dialogue: The Sealed Thunderwrath

Enclosed by the dark chamber of imprisonment.

Haunted by the sins and mistakes of the past she could never forget.

One full of grief and wrath, will ye ever have a peaceful breath?

It was cold, yet heart warm and enraging.

Given a divine power, can either be a curse or a blessing.

The beast of wrath sealed, as her captors stood laughing.

A pristine gem, now encased in metal plates.

Eyes once twinkled like a luminous star, now sho...

Vol. 2 Chapter 64: Not Meant To Be (Volume Epilogue)

I awoke from the knocking on the door, but I remained lying down on the ever-soft bed. I quietly groaned as my body ached. I healed my body before going to bed, but it would appear I didn’t get all of it. I was pretty drowsy when I arrived though, I had to remove my work clothes and weapons, then wear my sleeping clothes.

Then heal my body while I was feeling dizzy. At the first sign of relief, I fell asleep. Even now, I still felt tired. I didn’t even get around six hours of sleep ...