Sword of the Chosen

urs la

heir laughter pours into your room through the windo

he painter. But instead, you find your sisters and half-brother sitting in the garden. Ri

s at you. "Join us

de your curiosity, when you notice a blonde girl beside them

uces her to you. "She's Gerard's da

ms. Unfortunately, you haven't had the chance to participate in his lectures yet. According to Atheris, he's the slowest

u a soft smile, keeping her blu

shifting his gaze between the two of you. "

is objects, arching a brow at him. He gives her

great. They argue or needle each o

to him," Clara pleads, watching Richard walk

ckery. "Who are you to lecture

I

een her furious many times. Unsurprisingly,

ara is right," you defend Clara and your half-brother. Atheris is rude to h

Atheris scoffs, letting out a bre

is expecting us in his room."Your first training wasn't that bad; let us see how your

s you all. He doesn't seem int

s up a map and rolls it out in front of you. You lean over, studying it curiously.

he west part of the map

ember his classes. If it's in the west, then tha

the answer faster than Richard. "Th

rd scowls. "I was ab

, a victorious smile spreading across h

"tell me about House Everan.

known for their impressive weapons and strong soldiers. They

faction at her, and then he turns to Richard. "Be l

rty look."Freya," Gerard continues, getting your other siste

y say that she will neither be a strong warrior nor be chosen by the Sword. According to t

Gerard tilts his head, encouraging your sister to go on. "Their

liver's heirs?" th

. "After King Oliver's death, she will be the qu

very honoured that you pay attenti

a sm

emember what you've learned today. You

d adds, "The painter has probably ar

tand still for thirty minute

up.As expected, the painter is waiting for you and your siblings i

est." He glances at yo

ng by his portraits, he's indeed a talented m

reya smiles brightly while Richard keeps his face as stoic a

ts. Standing still for minutes is irritating. You hope your face will not hurt from smirking

half-brother whispers back tensely. Atheris gives a

indicating that the painting is finished. All of you

coln informs you. "After that, the portra

hes you, "now that the painting is finish

u don't know as much about religion as your siblings do. When you asked your mother why you wer

y with their interests while you follow her to the temple. You will finally see the Sword everyone talks a

eautiful marble floor and large white columns around it. The walls are clean and decorated w

n a whisper, as an act of respec

t blade with a large crystal stone on the hilt. It's much more im

lina says, confirming your assumption. "The Swor

when the leader of Rhivenia dies, the next day is called Judgement Day, during

es under a certain heir's touch..."...they become the leader of Rhivenia," you finish the sentence for her.

become the leader, you will receive your father's memories. Not all of them, certainly. Only the important ones.""

gious knowledge since you never pa

For a Southern girl, she seems to know much about the Lord of the Swo

lina says as she leads you outside. "Keep yourself busy with anything you want, but don't be late.You grab one of the blunted swords and stand in the centre of t

s through the air with a satisfying "whoosh." But the resistance doesn't slo

u. A proud smile spreads across his lips as he moves closer to yo

t."Can we train a little?" You look up at him. The knight studies your f

ave your meals with your mother, siblings, and Queen Isabelle. All wives and children of the king must sit together,

your mother observes, ey

ir Arnold," you explain, t

worry in her voice. Alvena scrunches up he

udly. Isabelle rolls her eyes and looks down

?" Alvena asks, returning her at

out House Everan and Asinea. I'm still expecting

elle asks, and your s

re off into space. "I remember the day I heard about Charles's victory. I watch

ked directly into his eyes. He noticed m

le. It's not because he's bothered by the relationship between the king and Queen Alvena.

whips her head to look at your sister. Her eyes shine with fury for a moment

gives your mother a sidelong glance. Ri

vena speaks with warmth in her voice, to everyone's surprise

stops when Richard nudges her arm. Instead, sh

as you and your siblings gather around her. Your mother sits on the couch, listening to h

"He's such a great leader and good man. If he weren't

he South, and she was brought to the castle as a present. King Charles freed her and ended slave

. "However, I had nowhere to go. My mother and father were

gave me a home. She let me stay in the c

int me," your mother sa

at her daughter blankly. You know she's still thinking about Atheris's comment on her relationship with the king.

her head, looking at them lovingly. "A frie

" Cat