The room was quiet, and dust coated some of the books. The atmosphere showed that it had been a long time since anyone had entered this library.
Zane entered the library; the desk was old, and the books on the shelves had covers from a long time ago.
"This library looks like it hasn’t been opened in a long time. How am I going to find the book I’m looking for?" Zane thought, walking around the dusty shelves and looking at each book to find The Blessing and Human.
After a few minutes, Zane arrived at a shelf where historical books were kept. There, he found three different books he was looking for: The Blessing and Human.He then took the book and sat at a table near the window of the tower.
"This book’s cover is old and looks like it hasn’t been opened in a long time," Zane thought while opening the book.
"Millennia ago, there was a war. The war was between gods and humans, and the gods who had betrayed other gods because the gods who had betrayed them were too strong and had control over the Underworld and Abyss and had turned the Divine realm into Nether, a realm where corrupted gods and foes stayed. For the other gods to fight back, they had to share their power and abilities with humans , and they called it blessings that time which is now called classes and magic."
"Humans and the gods fought side by side and the last standing god chose to seal all the realm," Zane read loudly from the first page of the book.
"This book is more than just about magic. It’s more about this world, which is what I wanted," Zane said while collecting two other books that had the same name.
Zane continued to read this book to understand the history of the world and then the magic.
"997, 998, 999, 1000... This is not enough. I need to pass my limit. I want to stand by his side," Eveline said.
Swing, swish! With her sword, her light armor was wet with sweat, and some was dripping from her face.
"I should meditate to increase my mana core and aura," she said while sitting down.
"She has been really working hard these past two days," Leon remarked, standing on the balcony on the fifth floor of the Martial arts Tower.
"Isn’t it obvious? She doesn’t want to fall behind Zane. After all, she is his fiancée. It would be embarrassing to be a very weak woman," Elena said while stretching, standing next to Leon.
"Does it matter though? Zane will just save her with how ridiculously strong he is," Leon suggested, his gaze locked on Eveline.
"You never understand how women feel," Elena said while walking away.
"If it was me, I would be enjoying myself. Because what’s the point when I know my fiancé is that strong?" Leon thought, putting his hand on his chin.
After two weeks, Maria arrived in the border city of Frostwatch, the city that Princess Sofia had told her to come after delivering the message.
The environment was cold, and some buildings were destroyed. Maria walked slowly, looking around and seeing royal guards picking up the remaining bodies of the people who had been killed by demons.
"Maria, over here!" Gloria shouted, standing next to Sofia, who was feeding a child who had lost both arms during the battle.
"Gloria, how have you been? I wasn’t expecting to see the situation worse than reported," she said while walking close to them looking around.
"Yeah, it is really bad, and their attacks look like they had an insider who gave them the way to enter the kingdom ," Sofia explained while standing up.
"What makes you say that, my Princess?" Maria asked.
"It’s because they did not enter using the post that most people use to enter the kingdom , but they used a front that is used by nobles," Joshua explained while jumping from the building.
"Huh? When did you come back from your small vacation and where is Mariana ?" Maria asked.
"After four months or so, is this what you say to your older brother?" Joshua asked while walking towards Maria.
"What do you expect me to say? You want me to say, ’Oh big bro, how have you been’?" Maria asked while mocking Joshua.
"That’s better," Joshua agreed, nodding his head.
"Dream on, old man," Maria said while looking away, folding her arms.
"Hey guys, this is not the time for bickering," Sofia interrupted, fixing her sword. "Maria, rest up, tomorrow we are heading to the Ice Mountain to catch up with our fifth brother,the Prince..."
"Fifth Prince? Being sent there means it’s not going to be easy," Maria said, her eyes widening.
"Yeah, after all, the reports from survivors said only five high demons did this to the whole city," Sofia said while walking toward the command tent.
"If that’s true, then it’s going to be a hell of a hard fight," Maria said, increasing her pace to catch up with Princess Sofia.
"Did you tell Zane what I said?"
"Yes, my Princess. And with how Prince Zane’s growth is, when you see him next time, you will be amazed," Maria complimented with a smile.
"That will be good, considering what has been happening in the kingdom," Sofia said while entering the tent.
"If Zane can become as strong as father or surpass him, he can balance the power factions in the kingdom and also help in the upcoming war," Sofia thought while sitting down and cleaning her hands.
The next day, they woke up early in the morning. The air was cold, and snow was falling, so they had to wear coats before leaving.
As they were getting out of Frostwatch city and heading toward the Ice Mountain, they met an old man sitting near the city entrance. Sofia just looked at him with suspicion because the man had no injuries or wounds on his body, but she decided to ignore it.
"Boss, the princess and her team just left the city, heading to the Ice Mountain," the old man said while holding a glass-like item.
"What? Another royal team? This is not good. Leave the city, head to the capital, and tell the boss to make another team," a demon’s voice echoed from the glass. The voice sounded as if the demons were being chased or fighting something.
"Okay," the old man replied, and changed into a demon beastman with two horns; its face was that of a rabbit with a long tail, and it was female.
"My Princess, have you noticed that that old man’s aura had a vibe of demon aura?" Maria asked.
"Yeah, I noticed. But don’t worry, he won’t survive," she said while increasing her horse’s pace.
"Hey, why didn’t you tell us about Princess Sofia being sent after us?" A demon’s voice echoed from a mirror behind the curtain.
"Hmm.. Sofia was sent there? It seems they have noticed that there is a spy in the royal cabinet," the man behind the curtain said.
"So what’s your plan now, because the fifth prince has already discovered our moves and he is following us?"
"It’s simple, just kill him. And also, don’t forget we have the first prince in our hands, so be at ease," the man said while laying down and laughing.
"Have you made any progress on capturing the child of prophecy in your kingdom?"
"Not yet, but the plan has been set in place. What about Sunfall?" the man asked.
"The reports are saying their prince and princess ran away. The princess is in your kingdom, and the prince is in the Imperial Celestial Empire, so it’s not going to be easy," the demon said.
"If she is in my kingdom, consider it done"The man said while sitting properly." What is the name of their princess. "
They said her name is Lilith and she ran away from her kingdom three years ago after we invaded their Kingdom. According to the king of Sunfall’s memory she is in your Royal Academy"The demon explained.
Royal Kingdom that makes two Children of prophecy in one place so our plan is going to work"He said and laughed out loud across the room.
"Don’t be worked up you know if you fail this mission everyone will know who did it" the demon said.
"Don’t worry when it happens I will be in the meeting with another King so they will not catch me"The man said while pouring blood on his cup.
"You are more evil than I thought,"the demon commented.
"Haaaahaaa, catching all the children of prophecy the boss is going to give me that power"The said and took a sip.
"Don’t celebrate too early , don’t forget we have one child of prophecy who is performing better than you,"the Demon said.
"Mmmm that brats I will kill him if he tries to stand in my way"The man said while putting his cup down.