Vermis county...

It was indeed a fine weather as Eradan walked along the cobbled road of Vermis county. This town was quite busy as it's roads were bustling with elfs, all heading to places for important issues.

At some corners were Elven traders ushering for patronage on their goods and services ranging from food items to fruits and vegetables then clothings and also fighting materials. This youth was surprised when he found out about their nature. How come he hadn't notice Andrews long ears? Or wasn't he an elf like them?

His long blonde hair fluttered as gentle currents came by. His outfit also swaying in correspondence. It was indeed a soothing wave as the natural scents of trees and fruits within this town came by.

Lots of amazed glares were sent at him while he made his way through this town. One could tell that they were awed at how attractive and graceful this youth was. His demeanor and aura was lively and filled with excitement that a few of them couldn't help but approach him; Although few of them still kept their pace and avoided him. Who knows what sought of camouflage he was.

On the contrary, Eradan felt bothered with the amount of glares he received. It felt really irksome and disturbing that he couldn't help but sigh... Curse this face of his!

"Good day Mrs.... Would you like to try out my beautiful fruits?" An Elven lady approached him. She seemed to be in her forties as she was quite agile. "They're really delicious ma'am." She added.

She pointed her finger to the location of her shop while the youth's gaze followed her direction. The fruits were indeed eye catching but he couldn't afford them. He was broke and strapped of cash. He only came there to feed his eyes and nothing else. At a side, Eradan noticed the glares some traders sent to the woman who stood beside him, expecting him to buy her fruits. Was something wrong?

Eradan shifted his gaze to the other and was surprised. The lady on the other hand didn't move an inch despite noticing the glares she received. She was fully aware of what it was. They wanted the youth beside her to buy fruits from their store and not hers due to his looks. Well, she already caught him first!

The stares became to persistent and deadly that Eradan had to say something,

"Ma'am, I think your fellow traders are onto you for something. You should go answer them,"

The youth only wanted to save her head and avoid trouble. Maybe he was the cause of the glares she received. Not to forget, that was an easier way to ditch the woman since he didn't have any penny to pay. However, he was surprised with her reply,

"Don't bother about them Mrs, they're only jealous because I have a pretty customer," She smiled.

A feeling of indifference devoured Eradan. He didn't know whether he should be happy or feel insulted. He was grateful for the praises but why the 'MRS'. Was he that feminine looking to all these elfs here?

A sigh of grief followed up,

Eradan kept on with his tactics, hoping to convince the woman to return back to her shop but she seemed to be persistent. She wanted him to buy a fruit of hers. Left with no other choice, Eradan had to confess. The youth told her that he wasn't able to afford any fruit she had. He was penny less. With a smile, the woman simultaneously left at his reason and returned almost immediately but this time, with a few amount of fruits.

"Here you go Mrs..." She said, handling a mini sack of fruits to Eradan. A Motherly smile on her face.

"But? Ma'am?" The youth refused. He didn't want to accept the offer knowing fully well that it was her source of living.

"Don't worry child, you can have it." She persisted, maintaining her brilliant smile.

In defeat, Eradan accepted the offer and thanked her afterwards. With a smile, he bade the woman goodbye which she reciprocated and continued with his previous sightseeing activity.

He went on with his gaily tour within this town enjoying what it had to offer. He had passed a few more blocks within this county and couldn't express how much he really enjoyed the view and people.

At every interval, he was called upon to check out foods, fruits and other items yet he ended up getting them free. The sack he held was really wearing him out as it was filled with edibles.

At a point, Eradan had already become tired with the whole sight seeings. He decided to view a few more things before he'll head back to his coven.

'KNOW YOUR DESTINY FOR FREE'

Eradan paused. Voluntarily, he shifted his full gaze to the source of those wordings that welcomed his sight. It was indeed written 'KNOW YOUR DESTINY FOR FREE'. At first he thought that his eyes were playing tricks on him, guess it was actually true.

The entrance to that shop was occupied by a few people who wanted to check and know their DESTINY. To Eradan, it seemed lame and stupid because he felt that one's destiny might not be interpreted correctly. But on the other side, he really wanted to check out his destiny in this new world he was in. At least to know which lane he was going to end up in.

A feeling of hesitation gripped Eradan as he gently made his way for the Destiny checking shop. Yes! He might as well want to know what his end could be like so he could commit suicide if possible. Who knows, it could be worse than commiting suicide.

Within this Alley, an elegant figure gently approached a shop. After he arrived, the youth was told to wait with a few more individuals who also wanted to check theirs. One after the other they were called into the shop.

Again, Eradan noticed the glares he received as he stayed there. What is wrong with these elfs and staring? Was his appearance that alluring? He shifted his gaze to his outfit to know if there was something on it— which there wasn't. Besides, he discovered something and the thought of it spread heat to his ears. He'll talk to Andrew about it.

"Hello fellas, I'm going to be an Arch Noble of Olyr in a few years to come." Eradan over heard an elven man tell his friends as he came out of the shop. He really didn't want to eavesdrop but he just couldn't hold himself either. He needed to hear what it sounded like.

As it was, buckets of congrats were showered on that elf after sharing his destiny's result to his friends. Guess he got a good thing.

On and on, each after the other entered the shop and left, either sharing his destiny's result with others or quietly leaving.

A fierce yellow had encased the sky as the sun was all out and blazing in its own supremacy. Clouds that previously covered it had dispersed. The land was becoming quite hot due to sunlights that grazed on it. Eradan shielded himself with his palms though they weren't doing anything. 

An amount of time had passed and it was now Eradan's turn. He was called upon to enter. The youth stood up and was about to enter when he felt a slight tug on his hair.

"..."

He shifted his gaze behind him just to see three Elven kids staring beadly at him. They were all dressed in tattered and torn outfit that Eradan felt a portion of his heart sting. Without doubt, one could tell that they looked hungry and malnourished.

"Mrs, please help us. We were sent out of that shop because we have no parents... Could you please act as our parent." One of the kids boldly spoke up, pointing at a direction. Disappointment flickered in the youth's blue eyes. Why the 'Mrs' again... It was really irksome! But He'll really just have to ignore it or rather, accept it.

After wards, Blue eyes darted towards the position it was directed to, and brows furrowed in thought.

"What's sold within that shop?" Eradan asked.

"Nothing Mrs, it's just that stories are told there and we want to listen to one but we can't be—"

"Look Miss, do you want to check your destiny or not? They're others after you!" Interrupted the Elven who invited the customers to check their destiny. Eradan casted a glance behind him and replied " Umm, they could take over."

"Let's go." He turned back to the elven kids before him.

Those elfs watched this graceful youth and three unkept children walk out of the shop. They couldn't get enough of his aesthetic visage. His delicate manner was one to die for. A few female elfs were envious of his lush long hair.

"What type of story do they tell there?" The inquisitive Eradan asked, his gaze on the kids walking beside him.

"I once heard they tell legendary tales about the demon kingdom and other kingdoms." One brightly answered.

" And they also talk about the most popular and powerful households in our world!" Came another, but the feminine one among them.

"And also about beautiful and fantastic mythical beast!" The last and the most excited one leapt up." I want to ride the flame Phoenix... Psshh" he demonstrated while running around.

Eradan could only but laugh at this lads attitude. It reminded him of his wish to be a super hero with abilities. yet, it wasn't still fulfilled even in a world of magic and abilities.

"I really want to be in the Vellin household. Heard their first daughter is the most powerful Asirald in the world... She's my role model!" The female one squealed in admiration and Eradan found it soo adorable. How could this funny little elves be suffering? The world wasn't a good place after all.

"So what's an A-Asirald?" He asked, His steps slow for them to catch up.

"They're known as the most exceptional ability wielders in our world after having completed all their competition. They are very heroic!" The female one quickly answered and blue eyes gleamed. Interesting!

He was about to ask more questions when he noticed a figure approach him from the side. Amber eyes and hairs... Andrew Cazzen.

"Well, seems like you earned a lot today... Haha" The Amber haired youth chuckled beside him, while referring to the filled sack Eradan carried.

"Yeah I did earn a lot... (Within himself 'Thanks to my face') how about you? Thought you were busy?" He replied.

"Assumed you went missing so I decided to check on you and found out that you're really enjoying yourself." His lips widened in a smile.

" Maybe... Could you escort me to that shop, these kids need parents to enter." Eradan voiced out and Andrew agreed. Afterwards, the five of them marched into the shop...

AURORA

I'm sincerely sorry for the late chapter and I deserve to be mercilessly flogged.🤧 I had exams to write so it's affecting my updates but I'll try my best to upload more. Not to forget, were now in the 30th chapters... I'll keep pushing forward. hope you'll stay with me to the end.

Trust me as this story gets going, you'll definitely enjoy it. Besides thanks Soo much for the 231 colls hope to get to 240 next or maybe 250😅.

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