Zeke stared at the mansion in front of him. He was still deliberating on how to act in this situation. The atmosphere seemed to only get more oppressive with every passing second. Finally, the silence was broken as somebody called out from behind him.
“I am going to take a look,” Margret announced as she motioned fo...
2023-04-25 17:49:41 +0000 UTC View Post
An elegant ship was silently gliding through the air just above the cloud layer. The sun had just risen, bathing the world in the first light of the morning. The usual hustle and bustle of the craft were still absent as most of the crew and passengers were asleep at this hour. The entire scene had an otherworldly feel to it. ...
2023-04-24 04:49:04 +0000 UTC View Post
In one of the main halls of the Alexandria von Hohenheim, a peculiar scene was taking place. An important gathering was being held. The only ones missing from Maximilian’s subordinates were the crew flying the ship.
“I never agreed to this,” a man whispered to his wife in an agitated tone. “Not only did I never ...
2023-04-23 01:14:09 +0000 UTC View Post
“Out of my way,” a girl demanded in a cold voice.
“My lady, we are under strict orders not to let anyone through,” the guard tried to explain, “I was instructed b-”
“I don’t care who ordered you to do what, soldier,” she insisted, “I am ordering you now to make way.”
The man was hesitan...
2023-04-19 21:06:01 +0000 UTC View Post
“Zeke, are you coming?” Leo yelled from in front of the door. “We want to go down to the city.” Upon receiving no response, Leo entered the room. He found Zeke sitting behind his desk with his eyes closed. One might assume that he was sleeping, but over the past weeks, Leo had learned that was not the case.
He w...
2023-04-17 21:39:17 +0000 UTC View Post
“Come on, Zeke,” Viola begged, “You promised!”
“I promised to buy you one, not 100!” Zeke exclaimed, exasperated.
“Ok, this is the last one, I swear,” Viola said with a sly smile.
“Thats what you said a minute ago!” Zeke yelled.
While the two of them were bickering, Sophia quietly s...
2023-04-17 11:37:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke opened his eyes and blinked away the drowsiness. His surroundings were wholly unfamiliar to him. He had woken up on a hard mattress. He found himself in a large room that was filled with empty beds. The walls were yellowish brown, reminiscent of sand. This fact alone made him sure of one thing: Zeke was still in the aren...
2023-04-16 19:49:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke did not intend to dodge Leo’s blade. If his friend wanted to trade injuries, then he was more than willing to abide. The iron head of his staff was whistling towards Leo’s chest. The blunt weapon would easily crush bone if he managed to land a direct hit.
Leo had decided to go for a piercing strike aimed at Zek...
2023-04-14 21:11:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke made his way to the changing room. His fists were clenched and his mouth set in a determined line. He had managed to get Maximilian’s promise! All he needed to do now was follow through with his part of the deal.
He arrived at the changing room and put on his armor for the final time. He sat on one of the luxurio...
2023-04-13 00:58:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke arrived at a section of a stadium he had never been to before. He came to a halt in front of a large wooden door. The guards on either side scanned his figure. After they had deemed him not to be a threat, the leader of the two spoke up.
“Mister von Hohenheim has already been informed of your coming,” the man s...
2023-04-07 02:51:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke found himself in the changing room for contestants. Even though his fight was about to begin, his thoughts were not on the upcoming battle. His thoughts were occupied by Leo. Leo had suffered severe injuries during his last fight. On top of that, Leo’s core was exhausted and had even started to crack. It was anyone's g...
2023-04-05 20:38:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke watched the coliseum intently from the private viewing area, flanked by Sophia and Viola. Edmund had returned to his own family’s area. Zeke’s heart was pounding in his chest as he watched Leo and Felix enter.
The two strode confidently into the arena. Leo didn’t seem to be worried in the slightest. However, ...
2023-04-02 22:10:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Tanya was the first to make a move. She used her [Wind Dash] spell once more to close the gap. However, Edmund was prepared this time. A dust cloud traveled outward in a semi-circle from his position. Wherever the wave passed, the ground rose up into sharp stakes. Tanya almost impaled herself. In a last-ditch effort to avoid ...
2023-03-30 06:06:36 +0000 UTC View PostRoland found himself getting closer and closer to the invisible barrier Ezekiel had created under his own feet. He had been trying to attack the insolent peasant with [Earth Spikes]. However, his attempts had remained fruitless so far. He had underestimated the strength of Ezekiel’s defenses. Still, he wasn’t worried, bei...
2023-03-29 03:52:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Felix stood in place, his arms splayed wide. A crown of flames had formed on his head. The thin whisp of fire could not compare to the spell of legends Zeke had read about. According to the texts on the four great families, the [Crown of Fire] of the Feuerkranz family was as imposing as the ornament of a king. Still, a scaled...
2023-03-28 01:52:34 +0000 UTC View Post
The crowd was in an uproar. Leo’s nonchalant demeanor had awoken a new hope in the spectators. A single attack like that was far from enough to take him out. It seemed he was made of sterner stuff.
“As you wish,” Emil said. “Don’t say I didn’t give you a chance to surrender!”
This time, it was Leo wh...
2023-03-25 23:38:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Viola’s laughter was all that could be heard in the room. She could barely stay upright in her seat anymore.
“D-did you guys see that?” she asked while pointing at the screen. On the display, Emil Gluthand was trying to justify himself. He had tried to explain to the crowd why nobles truly were superior. Zeke almo...
2023-03-25 18:04:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke and Maximilian were sitting in a private room. They were both silent as they sipped on their cup of tea. Zeke thought about how to start but could not find the words.
“What did you want to talk about, my boy?” Maximilian asked after putting down his cup.
“Aren’t you mad?” Zeke asked instead of respo...
2023-03-24 00:10:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke nodded and followed Jorgel out of the room. From the corner of his eyes, he could see Maximilian scooping up Maya and bringing her back to his parents. Zeke was certain that he could count on the old man to keep an eye on his family while he was gone.
Jorgel seemed to notice that Zeke was thinking about something a...
2023-03-22 22:02:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Instead of answering Roland’s question right away, Zeke looked the Earth Mage up and down. Roland had a smug grin on his face as he returned the gaze. He was leaning against one of the tables and was casually sipping on a drink. The slight flush on his face made it clear that it was an alcoholic beverage.
“Are you s...
2023-03-21 19:57:56 +0000 UTC View Post
David pushed open the giant gate to the hall. The doors swung open with a loud creak. He stepped to the side with an elegant bow, waiting for Maximilian’s group to enter.
Zeke stepped into the luxurious hall right behind the old man. Leo was only slightly behind him and his family entered right after. Despite be...
2023-03-21 14:29:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke was not surprised by Leo's request. The moment he had seen Maximilian’s handwriting on the letter he had known what his friend would ask of him. Personally, Zeke had instantly decided to accept Leo’s request.
Was there any reason to turn Leo down? He was thrilled by the idea of having Leo become a part of his f...
2023-03-19 16:04:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke and Leo arrived at a deserted hallway. Here, the yelling of the crowd was only a muted noise in the background. Leo looked around and stopped, content with the location. He turned and waited for Zeke to catch up. The other boy trailed a couple of steps behind him.
"So, why are you down here, Leo?" Zeke asked after ...
2023-03-17 21:20:39 +0000 UTC View PostSo, I have used this system for naming chapters of the same arc as: I, II, III, IV...
It was originally meant to show that certain chapters are connected, but I find the system to be somewhat silly now.
What do you guys think?
2023-03-17 13:11:24 +0000 UTC View Post
The atmosphere changed the moment the three of them stepped out of the private area. The lounge was filled to the brim. Some of the students had been at the bar, drinking. Others had been standing in line at the betting table. Most had been relaxing with their friends in one of the separate seating areas.
However, the m...
2023-03-17 13:08:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Ezekiel didn't even know how he had returned to the private area. He was in a complete daze since the fight had started. He was only awakened from his trance-like state when Viola slapped his cheeks with a bit of force.
His eyes snapped into focus, taking in the worried gaze of the silver-haired girl looking up at him. ...
2023-03-16 20:22:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke got up and made his way to the changing room without saying a word. He forced a smile for the two girls and waved them goodbye. By leaving now, he would arrive way ahead of time. But he felt like he needed a moment alone to come to terms with his turbulent emotions.
His mood had soured upon witnessing Rona's loss. ...
2023-03-16 16:26:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Viola looked pleased with Zeke's change in attitude. The slowly emerging smirk on her face made it clear that she was about to start teasing him again. Before the tiny Wind Mage could get started, though, Sophia cut into the conversation. "We will have time enough to pool our knowledge later. Let's first all collect our winni...
2023-03-16 14:19:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Sophia just nodded mutely as both of the girls let themselves be dragged along. Zeke made a big show out of counting his winnings. The money was paid out in smaller bags containing a hundred gold coins each. He put ten of those back into the same pouch Sophia had handed to him only about an hour earlier.
Zeke passed the...
2023-03-16 02:01:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Zeke walked through another empty hallway beneath the sands of the arena. He turned to his left at the intersection and stepped into a guarded corridor. He was making his way to the seating area that Sophia owned.
The guards only nodded at him as he passed the checkpoint, the two men were already familiar with his face....
2023-03-16 01:11:04 +0000 UTC View Post
