Tearing Sanctuary

Vol. 2 Chapter 63: A Devil In Disguise (Part 8)

The company of imps hid behind the tree lines as they watched the battle between the mystic race and the cursed children. The mystic race definitely saw the cursed children moving away and decided to investigate.

But then pushed into a confrontation.

The imps looked at each other. Their leader, Rytus, signaled for them to back away. He must be intending to speak with them. Given that beastmen have powerful hearings, their whispering might be heard. They may be busy fighting, but t...

Vol. 2 Chapter 62: A Devil In Disguise (Part 7)

I was getting tired, my muscles throbbing painfully. I thought I finally had the bastard under control, but to think he had a trump card like this. He basically had lost all reason, would have been less surprising if his trump card was some kind of magic. But to completely become a rabid beast? Didn’t expect it to be something like that.

I flew through the forest, keeping my distance, but the wolf beast was mowing through everything. I was starting to get worried that this situation w...

Vol. 2 Chapter 61: A Devil In Disguise (Part 6)

Felsurd couldn’t have felt luckier upon encountering their target right here, nor did he ever expect it. No way in the world could one think that the sheltered princess would leave her fortress in the middle of the night. Imagine his surprise upon smelling her familiar scent.

Upon seeing her amidst the forest, he intended to kill her in a surprise attack. But to his shock, she dodged his attack — how she even managed such a feat was a mystery to him. Whatever made the princess leave...

Vol. 2 Chapter 60: A Devil In Disguise (Part 5)

The squad of men belonging to the mystic race ran at a speed that normal humans wouldn’t be able to achieve. They avoided the open to avoid the eyes of the guards from the palace or anyone in that matter. They ran towards the direction of where the other fogs were moving, expecting that they would find something.

However as expected, it wouldn’t go smoothly. A dark fog suddenly crashed into the ground in front of them and was subsequently followed by four others, forcing the four no...

Vol. 2 Chapter 59: A Devil In Disguise (Part 4)

Four men in simple clothes watched the palace from a distance. Two wearing hats, while the other two wore their hood, all of them hiding the features that differentiated them from humans. At the moment, deep in the night, they observed the kingdom’s palace, as they usually do so.

“Dammit, still can’t forget how we left the princess alone when she’s so clear in sight.” a particular bulky man wearing a hat begrudgingly said in a rough voice. “We were this close!” he showed h...

Vol. 2 Chapter 58: A Devil In Disguise (Part 3)

The princess was the last person he ever expected he would see here — no, it would be more accurate to say he would never even imagine it. So to see her sitting across from him was too much of a shock that he was unable to squeak a voice out after muttering her name. But what was most baffling of all was the dagger she held in her hand and now laying on her lap.

She looked at him with a lack of emotion permeating from her face. Her gaze almost felt empty, no joy, no sadness, no life, ...

Vol. 2 Chapter 57: A Devil In Disguise (Part 2)

Hevrik lingered in his office while drinking a hot tea by his desk, his heart racing gradually at every second that passed. He already wore a presentable outfit for formal occasions. He could have gone ahead, but he needed time to calm down.

The one he would be meeting was not to be trifled with, absolutely. They could do anything to him if they wanted, thus he was trying to think of a way for him to survive. He sighed and finished his tea. In the end he could not stay here forever, he ...

Vol. 2 Chapter 56: A Devil In Disguise (Part 1)

A shadowy figure moved in the darkness, a small distortion in the eyes of anyone that would luckily see it, but of course, none would have the chance. Even the castle guards patrolling the grounds and the walls would fail to see it.

The shadow jumped to the rooftop with the wind on the bottom of its legs, following its bidding. Its movement was swift yet graceful and elegant, its form was perfection itself. It was like a bird — no, rather, a beautiful hunting beast finally freed from ...

Vol. 2 Chapter 55: Colosseum (Part 3)

Taneva was given only two hours to rest and revitalize, which would be like pretty harsh after all the fights he just went to today. But I guess that’s why this place was called the Arena of Perseverance, ‘cause that’s fucked up. But I guess that’s just that for me.

If anyone wants to know, the marquis was still pretty behaved, I gave him no opening after all. So everything’s should be safe for now.

Given that Taneva has some time to rest, I have nothing else to do but s...

Vol. 2 Chapter 54: Colosseum (Part 2)

This was honestly a battle of endurance, sort of say. You may have finished one battle, but you also have another one in the coming hours. There may be healers available at all times, but it will still be straining to the person in some ways.

Hard the last battle may be, the next battle may even be harder. Thus, the ideal situation would be to take little damage and use little effort as much as possible in the early battles to save some energy. But that was easier said than done. Everyo...

Vol. 2 Chapter 53: Colosseum (Part 1)

Way early time of the day, before the sun even began to rise, the entrance to the colosseum has already been opened for the audience. In no time at all, people gradually began entering, seemingly looking forward to the event.

This particular event, where warriors or fighters fight together in a non-lethal battle, started a long time ago by a warrior king of Wisteria. That particular king loved battle, he loved the thrill of combat, the adrenaline, and dancing with death. He was both res...

Vol. 2 Chapter 52: Date (Part 2)

We went around the city, and truly every corner was busy, bustling with activity. We entered a building where they displayed beautiful and distinguishable paintings drawn on both big and small canvases. Lucious and I discussed a lot about the art, speculating on how some things were done.

He was quite well-versed in painting it appears, and it was pleasing to speak with someone that can be finely spoken with about art. While looking at the paintings, it was wonderful to see such illustr...

Vol. 2 Chapter 51: Date (Part 1)

Hello! Estelia here! It’s a big day~! It’s a big day! Second day of the fest! And you know what day it is! A time where everyone can freely have fun and tour around the festival, a time where your attention won’t get divided to official events! That’s right, this was the time to spend the festival with someone you like!

“Life could be dream~ Life could dream~ Do-roo-do-do, sh-boom… Hmm Hmmm~”

I was walking down the hallway with prancing steps with my servant...

Vol. 2 Chapter 50: The Festival (Part 3)

My brother, Estevan, promptly walked to my side.

“Got quite a tension right there.”

He seemed to have noticed the hostility between those two.

“They have issues to settle.”

“Huh. Where are you going?”

“Back home.”

“Already? The sun’s still there.”

“Have you forgotten, brother? It is dangerous for me here.”

“…”

Especially the night. It will be hard to detect enemies at night and the more risk it had to remain...

Vol. 2 Chapter 49: The Festival (Part 2)

Mid-afternoon, and we switched venues nearby. Needless to say, we have to use a carriage. This area was larger where wooden seats at the center and at the sides. Then at the front was an elevated platform, wide and long. To be precise a stage. All in all, this place was like a theatre – or it could be considered a theatre, just not too grand?

I heard they expanded the stage twice the size, and now the stage was wide enough to keep a choir of more than ten people. We the royal family w...

Finally gonna get more time for writing.

So I have just been done with a lot of school work and has allowed me to have more free time. I hope to write and update more, but time is still tight with school term isn't yet over.  But I plan to post more and lengthy chapters as much as possible in the remaining days of this month.

Thank you everyone for the patience.

Vol. 2 Chapter 48: The Festival (Part 1)

Excuse me? Hello? Where’s my cheer? My warm welcome where I bask in the smiles and words of praise?

And… what I got is a silent treatment?! Fuuuuuck, this is embarrassing.

Here I was, wearing the most beautiful dress I got from Mervizo. This fancy dress was one of the few that instead placed in a big box along with others, this one had its own special big, big box where it was spread out to avoid any wrinkles.

I even tried to think what simple pieces of jewelry ...

Sorry for the slow update

I'm at risk of failing school. Hehehe... alright, school and the school project have been tough this past few weeks. And as mentioned, I'm on a brink of failing, because of well... mistakes.  That's why I haven't updated these couple of weeks, and only got to post a new chapter now. Shorter than I wanted, but school has been so exhausting and it isn't even finished yet, so I can't post a longer one. I will be giving more focus on school for the next month so I can save myself from failur...

Vol. 2 Chapter 47: The Pure Princess Has Come

The street was abuzz with activity and chatter, crowds gathered, and couples leisurely strode. Local vendors busy serving customers in the early morning amidst the heavy traffic of people. Traveling merchants arrived to take advantage of the festival, quickly setting up shops at free corners.

Assorted, bright and colorful flowers decorated the buildings and homes, on the walls, columns, and windows. Stream of ropes tied from rooftops to another, with countless colorful lanterns of cloth...

Vol. 2 Chapter 46: Prelude to the Festival

My family wanted me to get along with the princess from another country… Like okay? I mean, I don’t have many friends, but I don’t really see why it had to be her? Haaaah, it had to be the VIP. Needless to say, they urged me to be careful with how I carry myself and what I say, only to be added that they had no need to worry about it since I wouldn’t be much of a problem when speaking anyway. Given that I am mostly a quiet girl.

Pfft.

Furthermore, Eleden was going to be wi...

Vol. 2 Chapter 45: Dining With Foreigners, & And I An Anomaly?

We were in a grand dining hall, the same one used when the nobles from the kingdom came to visit for the planning of the festival. Although this time there was no throne anywhere, and more decorations were placed all throughout the hall.

The chandeliers weren’t changed but wouldn’t be necessary to change them in the first place as they already looked wonderful and intricate. The lamps on the walls, and the multiple chandeliers hanging on the ceiling brought light into the room, alon...

Vol. 2 Chapter 44: Visitors

It had been a somewhat tiring few months — no wait, not somewhat, but exceedingly tiring! What a fancy, word… exceedingly... I have been training really, reeaaallyyy hard, just to prepare for this upcoming festival. I have been lying low, time to go higher.

We have eight days before the great festival! To be honest, I’m quite excited. I didn’t get to enjoy festivals much in my old life… Well, rarely did I even get to be around a festival. That aside, a couple of days ago I rec...

Vol. 2 Chapter 43: The View in the Sky

The wind around me intensified to a great degree that it made my parents’ hair snap in the air violently. I saw Rogan stepping forward as if going after me, he must be concerned about what I was intending to do.

They’ll be fine.

Then I was propelled upward by the force of my winds, causing a single blast of powerful gale to scatter throughout the courtyard below me. I flew like a plane ascending, the wind crashing into my face. I conjured a colorless barrier to my eyes, like a...

Addressing something.

Okay... as you perhaps have noticed everyone, I am updating only at least once a week. Yeeaahh... I will explain now, I wanted to update more frequently but I just couldn't. The reason is because of school. As I am in college, now we have a major project we must do. As for what this project is, I will be developing a video game -- along with a group. That's what is consuming most of my time, with it assignments from other subjects. Game development will be a long road ahead lol.

Anyhow,...

Vol. 2 Chapter 42: Riding the Wind

I trained hard. And as I practiced more spells, it felt like it was getting easier to learn new spells. Still, just learning, not mastering. That said, I have focused all my time on practicing the wind spell.

I am confident to say that I am now above average in using it, still not at the level of father, I think. But I worked hard and was so committed that I disregarded all other spells just for this one. A week was enough time to cast the spell safely and with stability. I should not f...

Vol. 2 Chapter 41: Stepping on Air

Been a week passed, and now I was having breakfast with my family. I feel like I have been overworking ever since I was brought into this world. For fuck’s sake.

“Estelia, what is your plan today?”

My father asked out of the blue, he doesn’t usually do that.

“Like usual, father. Practice.”

Not like I have anything else to do, can’t even have casual fun, go out or anything. Can’t even have a boyfriend — just a throwaway comment, don’t mind it. What I...

Vol. 2 Chapter 40: Aristocrat Meeting (Part 3)

Now that wasn’t a particularly thrilling meeting. Well, what else was I expecting anyway? In any case, at least I have an idea of what would be happening in the festival, which I am looking forward to. I want to enjoy life too, you know.

‘But Estelia it would be stupid to go out, you’re being targeted remember?’ Excuse me? Are you serious? What about everyone shut it with the griping! Don’t tell me you actually thought I haven’t thought about that. If you did, you�...

Vol. 2 Chapter 39: Aristocrat Meeting (Part 2)

The king rose from his seat.

“Welcome nobles of the capital. Last year’s First Blooming Festival was a success. The people, as well I, had a lot of fun and the activities were quite entertaining. I would like to personally thank Marquis Teristro as the supervisor of the last festival for the success.”

Everyone clapped loudly and Teristro stood up then bowed his head. When the applause settled, the Marquis returned sitting down and the king continued.

“And now, here w...

Vol. 2 Chapter 38: Aristocrat Meeting (Part 1)

The gates opened as noble knights stood guard at the gate flanks, their backs straight and personal weapons on their side. Their armors reflected the sunlight of the mid-morning, and their stern faces were hidden under their helms.

The gates completely opened with a loud thud and a few minutes later, as expected, a luxurious almost golden carriage brandishing a single flag of the kingdom of Wisteria arrived. The coachman pulled the reigns and made the horses slowly come to a stop.

Vol. 2 Chapter 37: Report Regarding Allie

The feeling after a fresh bath was always a wonderful one, I smell so good. My hair was still a little wet, and so for a change, I tied it up in a ponytail to save my dress from getting wet. At the moment, I was still reflecting on my fight with Rogan, which was far from satisfactory.

I need to ramp up my overall magical capabilities, need more power and a variety of spells. Furthermore, my stamina was not that great, I was too exhausted when it was over, I might perhaps need to strain ...