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

Millan walked back to their place to meet Muye but she was nowhere to be found. His min immediately screamed danger. Where could she have gone? What must have happened to her? Unanswered questions bolted within his mind at lightning speed.

"I am a very bad brother." He muttered under his breath while ruffling his brown hair locks. After hours of searching, Kaisen also joined him in the search.

"What must have happened to her?" a baritone voice asked as its owner stared at the unconscious Muye. She seemed peaceful unlike her earlier state. Watching the sun set, he stood up and left as the sunset alerted him of something he had to do.

Muye's eyelids flattered open but only got a glimpse of his back and wavy long hair. Soon after a second, she dived back into her slumber as the eyelids grew heavier.

Moments later, she woke up to a well-lit room unlike her previous stone room that emanated peace even though she felt it for few seconds before she drifted back into her forced slumber. Slowly, she shifted her weight onto her elbow and pushed herself to sit and get a better view of the area. On scanning carefully, she realized she was in Millan's inn room.

In order to hunt down their hunters, they had rented an inn to base from for a few days. The inn had great features such as the rock she was standing on earlier, it was positioned at the sea shore and flowers in its garden were richly scented.

Muye stood up and headed for the door but it was immediately opened on the other side revealing Millan alongside Kaisen carrying food meant for her. Kaisen offered a small smile but Muye just looked away letting her harsh words flow free from her peach lips. Her words cut short whatever Kaisen was going to say.

"Brother, take away your little sweet heart before I do anything worse. Do not test me!" the clear threat was enough to make Kaisen bite her succulent lips hard almost to the point of blood.

"Go away!" she shouted but this time tears flowed alerting Millan of the anguish she had buried deep down. He stepped closer and hugged her. She kept murmuring the same words. Kaisen finally decided to walk away as Muye sobbed louder in her brother's embrace.

"Oh no! They are both in trouble. I must warn them." Huchin spoke to himself as he woke up abruptly from a dream-nightmare. He was sweating profusely, concern and horror evident in his features.

Chapter 14: Anguish released