ETERNAL (United Kingdom)

leave me curious like t

y did he feel so familiar? My body wants to be near him constantly. It couldn't b

in the Dark Castle, to be precise, in the castle's hall, Medusa was seated, fuming. She nev

the sky three weeks ago, strangely, when searched

realm again," she ordered. At this moment, Medusa was se

eabouts," Darkes explained. He was also frus

early wiped out. Furthermore, he had to swallow the bitter

nowing their location. It's like showing

n angrier; she had never felt so belittled. But t

, her hand clenched tightly, her nails even turning white. Medus

ing the spirits of the Great Lord. Only

f the spirits would consume half of her power. Howev

mmoning the spirits, my beloved. Tonight," she ordere

aging fury could be distinctly heard. She must be v

Darkes muttered

hissing in anger atop her head, mirroring her emotional

engeance, Eternal nation," she gro

bsent. She was eating in her reading room, as she needed to devise a new st

this book before the actual b

jesty, y

general to devise their individual tactical plans, and I want them to present those plan

himself, promptly relaying the information to the

voice diverted all the attention

Brill?" Her

respective tactics for the impending battle, and to presen

and dispersed to their respective locations. The afternoon passed in silence, as some were

rkes, assisted by his troops, carried out the preparations to save time and energy.

verything was ready; only she remained, awaited

ped. Darkes merely nodded in response, seemin

king lover, whose body and soul were locked wit

gin," Medu

two possessing enough energy to accomplish this feat. If it were ordinary soldiers, this

usa, while Darkes focused on ch

o

o

alternated without any sign of fear fro

ned cries echoed in response to the p

ved," the weight

to see a translucent figure before her. The sharpness of his gaze, firm ja

d you," she

e, if he weren't imprisoned by that cursed king's spell, they might be living happily now

without me by your

ow the answer t

even Medusa momentarily forgot her current purp

sumes its cycle, let us proceed with our objective," Darke

ind out the whereabouts of th

y extinct?" he q

have increased and grown stronger with the arrival of

e doing of that wretched ki

old on a little longer, so I beg you to quickly locate t

rally became infuriated. Who dared use

ou

or this time only, I implore you. The mo

rkes did his best to remain patient. He was already feeli

rward, a dark shadow of the Evergon forest emerged

f the expansive meadow, a grand castle suddenly stood. However, entering it was bey

e," he declared, pointing towards

stle, not even a trace of it," Darkes co

and that's why you couldn't f

protecting them all this time wit

ttack if we can't see what we'

ation," he replied, revealing a floating pi

his?" they

t everlasting; it depends on time. Therefore, use it wisely

e cunning," Me

g," Medusa uttered as the da

en free me from this place. Let

ely. Simultaneously, they both fell to the fl

ing an attack on the Eternal race. Our strength is nearly depleted," Darkes whispe

of you," Medusa declared, her gaze fixed forward

kl

l creatures entered. They came to the aid of their queen and th

rals and their queen were once again engrosse

-be was spread across the table, m

aneuver from the right and left. The rest of you will be positioned in the underground tunnels un

infernal forces, Your

cance. "Of course, by strikin

, Your Majesty?"

their bodies. You must be aware, Zard, that each infernal creature possesses its own distinct characteristics,

m. After a few moments, they exchanged glances a

at this war

e looming once the war begins," she thought. Catharina couldn't reveal her unease amidst the pa

es in the underground passages, while the rest will

od, Your

ing through the window cracks. Outside, the clash of swor

re are diligently training, hoping

om each being below. She begins to drift into reverie, pondering what it would be like if the spirit

ode your self-confidence on the battlefield," Bri

t dwelling on such thoughts," she

of what troubles your mind. Have faith in your strength and the

e your words can alleviate some of t

meaningfully looking at Catharina. Unbeknownst to he

join

position is not an easy one, stranded in a world she finds strange, burdened by responsib

to you, and I know it won't be long now," he

these issues? Is he aligned with the Eternal nation

r

r

tice Catharina approaching. Just as Catharina steps

esty," they all chim

nods in acknowledgmen

ce. Focus solely on your exercises, as I shall

ll, Your

ons on their faces were vividly etched in her mind. Catharina finally stepped back slightly

absorbed the natural energy surrounding her. As her eyes reopen

d, she executed each motion with grace and strength. Brill, who was ca

he marveled, his elven eyes captivate

ings from different worlds, yet i

ross, lingering on her palm. Gradually, that light transformed, shaping itself

was as though she had witnessed the most astonishing sight right in front of her eyes. T

Maje

e saw the eyes of the young elven maiden filled with both emotio

gaze, Brill?" she

ord of the Eternal nation, Your Majesty. This is joyf

rd... this sword belo

that the gods are bestowing

you step back a bit, Brill? Let'

hand. With each precise movement she executed, golden sparks emanated from the blade. She was convinc

ptivated, as if witnessing an entrancing dan

ruly deserving of the leader

hose to pause briefly for a rest. She g

n me as its master," she murmur

tive to return to the castle, fetching some water and refresh

rently engrossed in examining the sword in her hand,

ences surrounding her. Catharina chuckled. She remembered the first time she had meditated by this river. She had nearly screamed in fear; at that time, she had only

t within her existed a power or energy b

y had, she would have been utterly embarrassed. Imagine a queen, someone who should be resolute and dignified, b