Quelin_Karan

Magic reigning supreme, a ruthless struggle for power unfolds between two sisters, Sotchai and Nagjari. The fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance as they clash in a battle of magic.

When Sotchai, the powerful sorceress and queen, discovers her sister's treacherous plan to overthrow her, she must use all her magical prowess to protect her newborn daughter, Sonaya. As Sotchai fights to save her child and her kingdom, she unleashes a curse that will haunt Nagjari for years to come.

Years later, Nagjari, now the ruling queen, is haunted by nightmares of Sotchai's curse. Her husband, King Holtrin, tries to comfort her, but the memory of Sotchai's words continues to torment her: "You will never win me. I am Sotchai of Qi and Xie!"

As the anniversary of Sotchai's downfall approaches, a mysterious figure emerges, whispering prophecies of Sonaya's return and the restoration of magic to its rightful heir. Will Nagjari's reign be threatened by the return of her niece, or will Sonaya's arrival bring about a new era of peace and prosperity to the kingdom?
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“Who is the Witch of the two? What gender did Sire say?” The Master requested in a voice so horrific that the kids became even more scared.
“None of us is a witch. We have grown without knowing or practicing magic all our lives.”
“How old are you?”
“I am fifteen.” Millan spoke up.
“I am twelve.” Muye also responded after hesitating for a while. She wanted not to answer but the faces alone of the men could not let her.
“Yes, my Master, it’s the girl, her age matches the night struggle.”
“No sir. She’s mistaken. She has not yet even made eleven.” Millan realized they did not have to say the right age. But it was too late. Realizing how late he was, he signaled her to run as he tries to escape.

MUYE AND MILLAN: THE QUEST OF BLOOD AND HURDLES

"Power fights are inevitable even between siblings."

"Whoosh" Flames of fire blocked their way as they tried to escape. Sotchai tripped and fell on her tummy whilst her new born baby slid from her hands onto the floor as well. Unlike the other kinds of mothers, she was not scared at all. Sotchai knew that her daughter was different from any other born child. She was especially not weak.

Despite that she screamed "Sonaya", when the fire threatened to drown her baby. Yes, her baby was not weak but the mother was weakening at the moment. She screamed trying to steady herself up. The power-locking poison was at fault for her vulnerability. Two days ago, one could think she wasn't pregnant basing on her archery works.

The great sorceress never imagined her end to result from her beloved younger sister. Holding her little one safely in her arms, she continued to the bay- the king's bay- that she had managed to soul-whisper to the king. The queen's chambers where near the King's personal bay that preceded the river that flowed to who-knows-where, hence, Sotchai found it perfect for the getaway of the kids.

Setting her beautiful white-haired baby in a red cloak and comfortably in a basket, they all finally set off the children away from the palace on the river. Sotchai was completely weak but her mothers love for the babies led her to use a special magic on the children's protection and speed away from the palace. A tear slid from her right eye and dropped into the river causing a storm onto the waters.

"You will never win me. I am Sotchai of Qi and Xie!" The words were rhymed to Nagjari, Sotchai's younger sister.

"Stop!" A fair blonde exquisite lady shouted as she sat up from a dream. Her hair was so messy just adding up to her already messed up moods. Still her beauty could very well be noticed. A male voice beside her followed her actions and back hugged her while assuring her that it was just a nightmare. But obviously, it was not working.

"Honey, it's a mere nightmare." She shook her head in denial, it felt so real to her.

"No, Holtrin I am sure of her threats. That kid must have survived that night; she is surely alive. And that's why she's confident I will never win her. As long as she's alive, our daughter's and I's-". He hugged her stopping her from her trance. Despite being a king, he loved this woman in his arms and he would do anything to give this woman the peace she deserves.

"As long as I love you, everything is okay." Holtrin hugged her tighter. Ever since that night when they gained the throne, Nagjari would get nightmares on that same date. The statement that Sotchai sent her never left her life.

Holtrin laid her back to sleep tenderly while peppering kisses on her face. Every night on this date, he ensured to sleep in her chambers because it made her feel better, at least. This however also strengthened their love and friendship for over a decade of their marriage.

She moaned slowly into the depth of slumber.

"Sonaya! Sonaya will be back with the pride of Magic." A feminine voice sounded from a cloaked person in a yellow-lit cave in front of a book.

Chapter 1: Sotchai of Qi and Xie