The prince of mages

ightened, but Miron stiffened, ready for an affront. Tiny balls of black light appeared and filled the place, emitting high-pitched sounds that tore the ears, forcing the two boys to cover their

ned the cell. H

ladies. I hope

ed ironica

put in a cell to prepare

releasing a purple magic that he spread all around, then the cold water that flowed tirelessl

outed, upset and angr

ed very satisfied. "Your friend, so inso

mbling with fear but finding even more courage t

ery day if it were still enough! You are monsters, worse than those big bl

o Kei, Miron resolved to surrender and was

enetrated his skin and made him shiver like a lost leaf in the black forest of Stanys. At this most pathetic sight, the two guardians h

uous feast that has been set up just for you two. You will eat and drink as much as

the magical water, Miron looked up a

t of strength to let you

aw, while Kei, still restrained by th

it, for

h, w

s tormented face. Koel stood up and finally freed Miron fro

, feet and arms apart, and let

n their sharp mouths, a terrible magic wrapped the metal chains around their huge, stinking bodies, and when they were perfectly tied on both sides, the beasts only had to wait for their master's order

hell is

were soon ejected from the pool of shadows in a violent explosion, and landed in a vast room with a large, beautifully carved black wooden

t countless vulgar curtsies while Köel presented th

east as promised, specially pre

on found it hard to come to their senses and

lied, raising his hand to his mouth and sighing i

his head, sti

y Kei. But it's bet

d boy into the luxurious room. "Might as well eat instead of starving yourself, giv

nt of the year, to say the l

and forced them to sit on the blue and gold velvet chairs in front of the table. Miron struggled to escape the painful hugs, grimacing and writhing as he co

mistreat us like tha

brought his face closer to his own. A sly and furious smile appeared on

the only one who has ever dared to be what you are. Rebellious and insolent. But that wouldn't have helped you in the end, because your life is going to end tonight and in the worst way. And during your desperate struggle ag

two orphans sitting on huge chairs in front of the heavy table, sublimely covered with royal red velvet clo

at touches so muc

oked at their jailers

esty of a full moon night. A couple destined to be together and to fall together.

and fear, Miron looked at h

ory. I promise you and your foul comrade here," he added, pointing to him with a dismissive chin gestur

cold look back, then stepped back, letting the masses of shadows invade the room bef