selyio

The story about a family's struggle to ensure that, above all else, their youngest escapes from the mines where he was born into slavery. Follow Alistar as he struggles through terror and tragedy, embarking on a road to discover himself and his heritage.

Son of a slave

"I'm sorry. I just have a lot on my mind."

"Like what?" she said softly. "Are you thinking about your friend back in the mines?"

"Don't worry. I'm sure Papa can—"

"He can't do anything, Anne. I've already asked him."

"But why? He's a count, you know."

"That's not how it works," he sighed, remembering an evening when he had begged his uncle to help him retrieve Kaila. "Crystellum is in Melsian County, and that's in the Kingdom of Loyarre. You might not know this because you always skip out on your lessons, but that's in the Baldor Empire. If he caused trouble there, our grandfather would punish him. That's what he told me."

"I know where that is…" Rather than snap at him, Anice stomped her foot on the pavement. "Stupid Grandpa. Why does he have to be so mean?"

"Anyway, I'm the only one that can help her. I need to become strong enough to break into the mines, so I can't waste time playing around."

Chapter 55