On the return trip to the capital, we had taken a great interest in our new companion and now retainer of the Faulkner family. At the moment, we were contemplating just what Ludmila could do to earn her keep. “Maybe something that takes advantage of her speed?” I thought. Given that she was only 11,
A man in his late thirties scoured the papers on his desk as he would normally be seen doing most of his day. As a Duke, Casper Charlemagne was in charge of much of the kingdom’s affairs. His name was a subject that brought fear to many of the people that encountered him, but not
Before I knew it, I had gained a follower. Even after we had returned back to the village, Luda insisted that I was her new ‘master’. I wasn’t sure what I did to make her think that, but it no longer mattered. Since we couldn’t enter the village with a naked young girl clinging to
“Luda! What the hell are you doing here!?” I screamed out in surprise. My sudden yell did not seem to deter the dragon’s attention, as it homed onto the child holding its eggs. I was relieved that I had avoided certain death, but there was no way I could let him fall into danger instead.
We rolled into town later in the afternoon than expected, due to our new companion. Having filled his belly, the kid opened himself up to us, more willing to tag along. In particular, he started to cling onto my sleeve in the carriage, never once letting go during the ride. I guess the first step
I yawned as I watched the passing scenery fly by. I had been staring outside for quite a long time at this point, but it was better than trying to face the awkwardness that was next to me. A few days ago, we received a very important request to help slay a dragon that had
The sight of a massive rock golem towered in front of me as I waited patiently for the signal. To my left, a girl was building up magic for a strong spell. “Raging Flame – Sear my enemy with the heat of my fire, Inferno!” At that moment, a column of fire shot up from
The domain of Reichenstein was not far, adjacent to the outer rim of residences belonging to the lower nobility in which Eryn and I resided. Stepping into the main town of this domain, Eryn and I saw the faces of people happily conversing on this chilly morning. It was the beginning of the new year.
As the year came to a close, people could be seen winding down as they wrapped up their work. Shops flushed out their old inventory, and kitchens cleaned out the back of their magic fridges as a way to create a fresh start to the new year. Often, if these tasks were completed early, the
I gracefully set each dish in front of the three judges, before hiding my hands behind my back. I had barely managed to restrain my nerves before they trembled from tense anticipation. Eyeing the dishes for a moment, the three men collectively looked at me with a blank stare, as if they had no idea