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

"Holtrin, shouldn't you just explain to her what happened and then apologize? I am tired of hiding this from her."

"Stop Nagjari! Don't you know that finding him is the only source of inspiration to her to fight her failures and weaknesses." She froze in realization and thought further what might happen when she finds out that Dong Ji is dead.

"What have we done?" she let her tears of remorse flow. "We have destroyed our own daughter's future."

The next day witnessed Muye early on the rock meditating. As the sun rose alongside beautiful bright colors, a new beginning rose for Muye. She had ended her episode of grief and was back to the aloof boyish character of no emotions but ambitions and determination.

Kaisen woke up three hours in the morning as she was used to that type of routine where she is taken care of nothing like struggle ambitions existed in her peripheral. Looking out her window, she was taken aback by the scene of a fellow girl, Muye seated in a lotus position on the rock meditating. Walking to the living room of the inn, she asked Millan when Muye had woken up.

Understanding her concern, he chuckled heartily earning a glare from her.

"She woke up two hours before sunrise." Millan spoke tersely earning a surprised gasp from her.

"That early?" she asked without knowing.

Millan informed her that it was Muye's daily routine so as to gain full control of her powers as well as to cultivate it further.

Kaisen's mind immediately remembered someone who did the same when she was still young. She immediately shrugged it off and cast away the sadness that had crept into her system. To gain distraction, she surveyed the inn's interior carefully and noticed how it had a touch of ancient culture. The lanterns where traditionally made alongside the censer that was black smithed into a mighty flying horse with spread wings that emitted calming fragrances. Millan in contrast to Muye, he used incense-fragrance to cultivate his powers.

Her heart felt the calmness and sense of home. Caressing the intricates on the walls, she suddenly had a flash of memories. A particular woman with soft hands was guiding her (little Kaisen) petite fingers on how to caress intricates so as to feel the message behind them.

"Kaisen, let's go meet her. She seems to be done with her meditation." Millan's gentle deep voice drove her out of her trance. They walked briskly to the rock and sat on the already made table. Huchin had prepared it beforehand. Knowing that he could not stop them, he decided to help them so as to prevent Muye from being harmed.

Kaisen glanced at Muye but she felt weird as she felt familiar with her than usual but she shrugged it off and they soon finished their breakfast. Laying out the plan, the three had to go out but Kaisen was only going to let them in nothing else.

"They are walking into the den." Huchin sighed perplexedly as he sat on the rock watching the sun set. "Master, I tried." He spoke absently into space.

Chapter 16: Into the den