Sword of the Chosen

g trip. The gates slowly open as you and your sib

iar man. You eye him curiously, noticing the similarity betw

ng his horse to make his way to the man. It confirms

lling his nephew into a hug

les. "I can't believe it's been eight

your older sister, he changes the subj

s and dismounts her horse. Matteo's face becomes more s

ng to ease the tension. Freya's and Richard's faces light

teo explains, rubbing his hands together nervously. He clears his throat and grabs one of the packages befor

ft from him. Her mouth curves into a smile as she

u. "This is for you, Amah.Thank you, Matteo," you say politely an

quickly. "Well, the crystals are not the same as the on

sword. He's right, you realize. The blue crystals that decorate the b

is face breaks into a huge smile. He lets out a sigh of relief and draws attention to the next gift.After giving the pr

s the symbol of Poleria, the place his mother and uncle grew up.

he faint smile on her face, she's pleased with the gift. There's only one book about the Queen of

for her. You know she will spend every day painting new things with them

"I'm not certain. Poleria bores me." He ch

. "We can go riding and hunting. We can even

ave excellent skills." Matt

ard playfully taunts."Yes." You grin

I'd like to see y

ement in his tone. As he realizes how serious he sounds, he qu

der than Amah." Matteo glares at him playf

ld man," Atheris say

his tongue. "T

e title The Winner of Tournaments. Despite being one of the strongest warriors of Poleria, he has never

ys wistfully, taking a sip of his beer. "Besides, if I were kn

Everyone knows that Queen Isabelle and Matteo are from a farmer's family. The

His eyes seem saddened for a moment—then he shakes his sadness away and smiles. "I'm lu

u well-fed and healthy." Isabe

nk, glaring at his sister playfully. Yawning

ard says, noticing his uncle's

lle nods. "He has bee

tteo alone with his sister and nephew. You can hear their muffled conversation as you walk

e," Freya says

m," replies Atheris. "Buying gifts, making jo

ng her eyes."I think he's a nice man," you add, agreei

, shifting her gaze from you to Freya. "Didn't you see the pres

" Freya shrugs. "He mentioned that he feels a

long day and hang your sword on the wall, taking a step back to admire it. The weapon fits you

, you flop onto the bed and lie mot

as soon as you

followin

however, the adviser lifts a hand and stops you all before you c

ot talk," he say

at?" Ath

e you on a small trip," the adviser

Since only heirs over the age of thirteen can leave the castle, you can't y

in the king

kled and jaw set. He brushes his fingers through

hrone room. "I was informed you're

rs, pinning his gaze on his s

venia is one of his dreams, and thanks to his father, it w

e. King Oliver constantly ignores

e," the king declares. "He

itical meetings?" Xavier frowns thoughtfu

r concedes, pausing for a moment, "but I choo

Lena is the firstborn child; she should be the one who takes the throne after their father's de

ll forgive their

Ozgar

Ozgar Hill. Gerard warns you to be careful with every

l. "Come closer and take a look." He pauses, giving you

rd grins at her, gesturing

ath? No, thank you," she sco

Atheris huffs and walks away until she stands beside the advi

breathtaking sight, but still, it reminds you that there's a life outside of the castle wall

e city, but all of this is new to you. There are so many people