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The Quest of Sapphire Crown

The Quest of Sapphire Crown

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Chapter 1 The Prince's Return

Word Count: 2753    |    Released on: 04/05/2023

erseas negotiating a trade agreement with a nearby kingdom. But, he had to extend his trip after learning that his mother, Queen Eira, was si

e castle. Although they appeared relieved to see him, something felt strang

ric questioned as he

"Lady Danika. She's been creati

o put it mildly, their relationship was difficult. Aric couldn't help but suspect Danika

s?" Aric enquired w

you return and that she isn't qualified to do so. Aric gripped his fists tight. Although he was aware of Danika's ambition, he was

stle and stated, "I n

side and replied, "Of

thers were looking at him covertly while whispering in low tones. It was

itting up in bed with a flimsy smile

"Aric," and ex

her," and ran t

faint voice. "We appreciate y

. He could not bear the idea of losing his moth

been away?" he inquired, s

priately. She has been disseminating false information

answered, "I know. She won't,

emarked, "I know you won't, My k

assess the state of affairs without him. It was obvious that Lady Danika had been plotting and planning to take control for herself. Aric couldn't help but be indignant at her brazenness. How could she try to undermine the pe

ol, "Excuse me. Can I

, obviously frightened. They hastily made a

ur Highness. How can

lp but overhear your chat. What more informatio

ervants spoke, the

ainst the queen, Your Highness," she added. "She has been advocating taking

anika has no right to strive to overthrow his mother's au

you for your information. Pl

away. He inhaled deeply as he made an effort to relax. He was unable to allow his

he decision to speak to her directly. She was discovered by him reading a book while perched o

murmured, "Aric. What am

, Aric replied, "I w

e," her eyes glimmering wi

lare. "You've been circulating false information about my mot

eel that way, Aric. But I'm only considering what's best for the kingdom. You ar

oint. You're attempting to usurp my mother's autho

rning with rage. "What are you goin

You lack the qualificati

ch a way? He wouldn't allow Danika or anybody else to try to minim

your plotting if I succeed, and you'll vow allegiance to the queen an

narrowing in resolve. She drew her o

battled, Aric had an adrenaline rush as his muscles ached from exertio

Everything about Danika's movements and smile seemed too deliberate. He had

lly when Danika backed away, sending

nds and exclaimed,

he dropped his blade. He didn'

remarked, "You're not

voice chilly, "

of her potential for harm. Aric could not help but sense that something wasn't right as he left the council ch

y sensation he had as he left the council chamber. Danika had been defeated by him in battle,

to the stables, where Shadow, his devoted steed, was waiting for him. As he left

one of Aric's closest friends. Kaida, a blacksmith's daughter, was frantically rushing

direction of the settlement,

h ideas of what might have started the fire.

aught fire. After getting off their horses, Aric and Kaida dashed for the nearest structure that was on fire. As flames tore at the walls,

at it meant to be a leader. Yet, as they saved more and more villages, Aric started to feel uneasy. The flames had an odd quality to it; someth

as they fought to extinguish the fires and save the villagers. He couldn

e put out and the folks were secure. While they were both d

stated, "We need to di

e and replied, "I agree.

t. "We'll continue on the path of devastation.

they followed the path of damage. They traveled for hours, being dragged deeper into the mountains by their horses. Long shadows were b

ida the all-clear to keep quiet. They noticed a group of men gathered around a fire as they approached the canyon's edge. The males had a scruffy appear

ed grin on her face, Danika was

"Aric. I was unsure o

e?" In an icy tone

action. A group of rebels hired these men to attack the v

he was lying, but he had no proof. He couldn't risk a b

Aric said, "I d

tarting to doubt your capacity for leadership. They require a decision-maker who isn't hesi

t of his duties as a prince had always been difficult for him to bear, and he was aware that there had been times when he had been unsure or

on't need your approval. And you won

thing that appeared to be t

ut that," before steppin

s concerned about their wellbeing. He was aware that he still had adversaries, such as Danika, who would do anythi

o and a savior who had saved them in their time of need. Cheers of admiration and re

fend, foes to vanquish, and a mission to accomplish. Therefore, with his sigh

the realm. And he knew exactly who to contact. He rode out to the boundaries of the realm, where the wildlands started. He dis

independent, powerful, and proud people that had a close bond with the

traditions and practices, he got to work showing them that he

some of the tribes, who were apprehensive of foreigners in ge

her kings who had come before him. He had to demonstrate that he was a genuin

w him as a friend and ally they could trust. They swore a

ibes were on his side. He had allies who would fight alongside him because he had gaine

ni

as confident that it was only a matter of time. As a result, Aric waited with his hand on the hilt of his sword and his gaze fixated on t

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1 Chapter 1 The Prince's Return2 Chapter 2 The Journey Begins3 Chapter 3 The Aftermath4 Chapter 4 The Hunt for the Amethyst Eye5 Chapter 5 The Ruins of the Sapphire City6 Chapter 6 The Forest of Shadows7 Chapter 7 The City of Intrigue8 Chapter 8 The Revelation of Aric's True Heritage9 Chapter 9 The Secret Plot10 Chapter 10 A New Threat11 Chapter 11 The Great Storm12 Chapter 12 The Battle for Freedom13 Chapter 13 The Return Home14 Chapter 14 The New Protectors15 Chapter 15 The Final Battle16 Chapter 16 A New Threat17 Chapter 17 Continuing The Legacy18 Chapter 18 A New Threat Emerges19 Chapter 19 The Sapphire Guardian20 Chapter 20 New Challenges Ahead21 Chapter 21 The Invasion22 Chapter 22 The Road Ahead23 Chapter 23 Rebuilding and Healing24 Chapter 24 A Gathering Storm25 Chapter 25 The Return of the Shadow26 Chapter 26 Unraveling Secrets27 Chapter 27 The Final Battle28 Chapter 28 A New Era29 Chapter 29 The End of an Era30 Chapter 30 A New Beginning31 Chapter 31 The Betrayal32 Chapter 32 The Battle Begins33 Chapter 33 The Final Battle34 Chapter 34 Another New Beginning35 Chapter 35 The Power of Friendship36 Chapter 36 The New Adventure of Aric and Kaida37 Chapter 37 The Truth Revealed38 Chapter 38 The Repercussion39 Chapter 39 The Revelation40 Chapter 40 The Divulgence41 Chapter 41 The Contact42 Chapter 42 The Offer43 Chapter 43 The Plan44 Chapter 44 The Infiltration45 Chapter 45 Uncovering The Past46 Chapter 46 The Final Battle47 Chapter 47 A New Path48 Chapter 48 The Battle for the Kingdom49 Chapter 49 The Battle for the City50 Chapter 50 Unlikely Alliances51 Chapter 51 A New Dawn52 Chapter 52 The Legacy Endures53 Chapter 53 The Luminous Tapestry54 Chapter 54 The Challenge of Change55 Chapter 55 The Testament of Time56 Chapter 56 The Winds of Change57 Chapter 57 Unity in Diversity58 Chapter 58 The Path of Progress59 Chapter 59 The Weave of Wisdom60 Chapter 60 Threads of Harmony61 Chapter 61 Veil of Shadows62 Chapter 62 Threads of Resilience63 Chapter 63 Weaving the Future64 Chapter 64 A Tapestry Unfolds65 Chapter 65 Embracing the Winds of Change66 Chapter 66 The Resilience of Emeridia67 Chapter 67 Embracing Alteration68 Chapter 68 Building Bridges69 Chapter 69 Echoes of Adventure70 Chapter 70 A Legacy Unveiled71 Chapter 71 Embracing the Unknown72 Chapter 72 A Symphony of Renewal73 Chapter 73 The Melody of Legacy74 Chapter 74 The Eternal Melody75 Chapter 75 A New Harmonic Era76 Chapter 76 The Song of Collaboration77 Chapter 77 The Symphony of Compassion78 Chapter 78 The Echoes of Unity79 Chapter 79 A Symphony of Everlasting Compassion80 Chapter 80 A Legacy of Compassion81 Chapter 81 The Symphony's Resurgence82 Chapter 82 A Symphony of Legacies83 Chapter 83 The Symphony's Continuum84 Chapter 84 Resonating Compassion85 Chapter 85 Symphony of Renewal86 Chapter 86 Echoes of Transformation87 Chapter 87 A Journey Through the Enchanted Forest88 Chapter 88 The Everlasting Melodies89 Chapter 89 A New Harmony90 Chapter 90 The Melodies of Eternity91 Chapter 91 The Symphony's Embrace92 Chapter 92 The Celestial Convergence93 Chapter 93 Shadows of Deception94 Chapter 94 The Symphony's Triumph95 Chapter 95 The Fateful Confrontation96 Chapter 96 Prayers of Hope97 Chapter 97 The Fierce Battle98 Chapter 98 The Retreat99 Chapter 99 The Tide Turns100 Chapter 100 The Jubilation Of The Kingdom