Chapter 2

The first part of the letter:

'It started a week before your twelfth birthday. She was acting all weird and suspicious. She told me about taking a class, she didn't give any specific details but didn't bring it up till the morning after your twelfth birthday. At first I...'

Jovita leaves the dining hall without a word immediately after finishing her meal.

Divonne and Monertan glanced at Lython in concerned expressions. Monertan speaks first..

"Lython are you alright? You haven't been saying much these days"

"I am really fine, you guys shouldn't worry about me" Lython responded reassuringly

"How is your swordsmanship training going, we haven't been seeing you often lately" Monertan asked clearly concerned

"I am just really busy that's all. What about you Monertan? You will be attending to Sorcery Academy soon right?"

"Yeah that's right. I won't get to be around often unfortunately"

"Well I am happy for you both. My brothers are truly the best" Divonne said joyfully crossing her fingers

"Divonne, I can't help but worry. Aunt Jovita is making plans to get you engaged soon. You are still very young, not just that you might end up with someone who is not fit to take care of you. Someone you don't even like" Lython's expression turned gloomy, he was worried that he wouldn't be able to prevent it from happening.

"Don't worry big brother, I am very strong. I can take of myself"

The legal age for marriage bethrothal is thirteen. Even at that, I have to stop that from happening. I got engaged to Count Maconor at thirteen years old in my previous life. We got married when I was fifteen. The marriage was practically a business marriage>

Divonne's mood dropped with a painful remembrance,

Lython who had being trying to get Divonne's attention tapped her shoulders "Divonne can you hear me?"

"Huh? Yes…..sorry I got consumed by my thoughts"

"Is there something bothering you?"

Monertan asked

"No no nothing at all"

"Ok that's a relief, Aunt Jovita is really really unbearable most times. I know yesterday must have very uncomfortable for you, being surrounded by guests you don't even know can be very draining but don't worry Divonne you can always hold my hand when you feel lonely okay?"

"Thank you Lython, I am really greatful. Also Monertan, I wish you luck on joining the sorcery academy. You'll ace it for sure"

How was Jovita able to control Monertan's

mind and thoughts if he was in Sorcery Academy. Then She had extra help. I keep growing impatient as hours pass. I have to get rid of her as soon as possible >

"The Sorcery academy allow family members to visit twice a month, so you guys can come for sure"

"Of course we will" Divonne and Lython synced in response.

In Divonne's room—

Divonne returned from the dining room after breakfast.

"Willer, Void and Marto come out"

The three Spirits appeared before Divonne in a light flash as she sat on her bed.

"You summoned us, Master" they said in unison

"Yes but before I relay what I want to do, please give me the details on what I have to do"

Willer, the spirit of water spoke first

"There's something you have to prevent from happening nine years from now. You may already know this but a year before your killed by your Aunt, the First Prince was accused of treason and was behead by the emperor on the spot"

"Accused? Didn't he kill the second prince out of his own will? It happened infront of everyone" Divonne said

"Yes it seemed to the crowd that he did it but he didn't do it of his own will. He was possessed by a demon linked to the third prince" Willer responded

"What? I thought the first prince was born with mythical powers granted to him by the gods, making him immune to dark magic"

"Yes that correct but his powers were sealed away in the infinite dimension years ago before that incident occurred"

"The infinite dimension is the dimension of no return. The only ones who have access to that dimension are the spirits and spirit masters. Right now you are very young and your magical aura just started growing. At this stage, you can easily get lost in that dimension and spending more time than required could trap you in there forever" Marto the spirit of water added

"What?!" Divonne exclaimed, clearly uncomfortable with what she just learned.

"You just unlocked your powers and it takes sometime for your magical aura to grow to be able to withhold these powers"

"Yeah definitely understandable"

"Your weaknesses are demons and the infinite dimension"

"So demons can possess me aswell?"

"No they can't but they can attack you and their attacks will have an effect on you if you don't block it or retaliate"

"Ok I understand but the getting trapped forever part, does that include spirits?"

"No, That's why we are here, you can use us to your full advantage but in the range of your current capability. As you get older, you'll be strong enough to withhold our full powers"

"Ok got it, so do you know how long the first prince has lived with out his powers?"

"Nine years. He powers were sealed when he was fifteen years old and he was executed at twenty-five years old" Willer responded

"Wait… that means the first prince's disappearance nine years before he died was linked to his powers being sealed?" Divonne asked

"I suppose so "

"That also means that he has already disappeared in this current timeline which was a year ago"

"Exactly"

"Do you have any idea on where he might be?"

"Not exactly" Willer responded

Divonne exhaled worriedly — "So who actually sealed his powers?"

"The third prince" Willer responded

"Huh?"

"No one expect the spirits know that the original third prince died immediately he was born. Few minutes after his death, a very powerful demon took over his body. The first prince is the only one who has the power to kill him. Before the first prince could unlock his full powers, the demon third prince sealed it"

Divonne understood what Willer said but something wasn't quite clear to her

"If the first prince was the only one standing in the powerful demon's way why didn't he kill him immediately when he had the opportunity instead of sealing his powers?" Divonne asked

"Well you see, ever since the demon king's soul possessed the third princes body, it's normal him to grow up like a normal kid. He powers had limits at a young age, the way yours have limits now"

Divonne folded her arms in amusement, clearly impressed by the information she was recieving

"How do you know this much about the third prince?"

"We spirits can sense and read demons like books"

"Yeah now that's very impressive. That can only mean that he was watching the first Prince's power grow stronger and stronger which threatened him and the highest he could do in a thirteen year old's body was to seal the first Prince's powers to the infinite dimension"

"Yes"

"What's the demon's original name?"

"Acrylles"

"Acrylles? Let me guess, his typical motive is become the emperor and conquer the empire with his demon motives? Pfft!" Divonne said barely holding back her laughter

"You actually guessed right" Void responded joining in on the conversation

"Really? Why is Acrylles here then? Isn't he supposed to be in the demon world or something ?"

"He was banished from the demon kingdom after attempting to take over the demon king" Void responded as if trying to recall something

"If he really wanted the throne why didn't he swoop in and fight for it instead of possessing a dead baby's body?" Divonne asked

"Demons are powerless during day, even the ones that sorcerers summon are being controlled by the sorcerers' themselves"

"After hearing all these, it wouldn't be a surprise that the demon third prince was responsible for the emperor's sudden death afterwards. Hmmm…. He kept emperor alive for that long that's surprising. During the previous timeline, it was rumored that the Emperor favored the third prince a lot and the second prince renounced his rights to the throne" Divonne chuckled as she continued "That's strange, the demon third prince obviously knew his chances with throne were very slim so he used his powers to control the people around him"

The more she speculated reasons behind the third Prince's actions, the more provoked she got.

"What do you think we should do, Master?"

"Uhh let me think…I was so limited to information in my previous life because my god-forsaken husband locked me up most of the time that I couldn't even get the full pictures of the occurrances in my environment. Wait let me try and remember something " Divonne said as she stood up and began to pace back forth across the room.

"During one of very few tea parties I attended during my past life, someone mentioned something about the first prince switching personalities a week after he returned. In their words, It seemed like he was normal on some days and abnormal on most days. Like he was under drugs or something. Ha! We all know that there's no such thing as the first prince being controlled by drugs, the first prince doesn't have a good relationship with his family so he doesn't trust anyone enough to get drugged or poisoned especially after being away for seven years. He's not stupid to be vulnerable in a den full of lions. He was obviously under a spell and people assumed he was under drugs. Now think about it, the demon third prince is obviously not working alone. Oh and I am not talking about the demon he used to get to the first prince" Divonne continued as she sat back on her bed.

Marto immediately grasped where her words were heading "So you mean…"

"He has a very powerful sorcerer backing him up but judging from the situation, he hired the Sorcerer after the first prince came back to the palace after having so many reasons not to do so in the past because he didn't feel threatened, he felt he had the whole situation under control. Also for someone that was banished from the demon world, he wasn't supposed to have any access to any demon so It all goes back to the powerful Sorcerer "

"If that was the case, the sorcerer must have used a spell that gave Acrylles full control of the demons he summoned" Void the spirit of death responded

"Yes he obviously made that way to cover up his involvements in situations, if he ever got caught. Even after the first prince returned, it was rumored that he barely stayed at the palace. He spent his most of his time fighting and killing magical beasts. I know that must have made the third Prince's mission harder. It took sometime before he crafted the perfect place to finish the final blow and finally remove the first and second prince who we're his competitors for the throne. But after the first prince disappeared, the second prince renounced his rights to the throne. Could it be that he was purposely keeping the second prince alive as bait, just incase?" Divonne said while contemplating

"That's all plus able, it actually makes sense" Marto the spirit of water responded joyfully

"I agree with Marto"

"Same here"

"So regarding the question on we should do…as you guys know I am not strong enough to face an immortal right now. The first prince is the only one with the power capable of defeating Acrylles. Even unlocking his powers in the infinite dimension isn't possible at this moment. I still have to grow up some more"

The spirits nodded in response

"And besides, nothing actually happens till after the first prince returns to the empire so whatever I have to do concerning that situation will be put on hold till then. Right now I have enough time to really deal with my so-called Aunt, so I will use it to my full advantage" Divonne added

"Understood, Master. We will always be by your side whenever you need us" the spirits responded in unison

Divonne clearly satisfied with their response smiles and responds "Good I know we will all work well together. You all can go now, I need time to think"

"As you wish, Master" they responded before disappearing in unison

"I finally remember the remaining contents of the letter that Lython sent. The details are so painful to say out loud but in summary, Jovita's sexual abuse on Lython went on for nine years and I kept wondering why he couldn't get married then. He was very traumatized. To be honest we were all traumatized in our respective residences. Monertan was not left out, Jovita got to him to" Divonne clenched her jaw in anger

"Oh Jovita Jovita Jovita, my dear Aunt Jovita. Your death will be so slow and fun. Be sure to look presentable on that day" Divonne smiled

The Herisville siblings each had their own share of misfortune in their previous life . Their late mother's younger sister 'Jovita Herzmin stepped up as a decorative guardian after their parents' deaths. Jovita was presently-absent.

The only time she lifts a finger is when she feels like taking out her anger on someone and the Herisville siblings were the main punching bags.

Jovita Herzmin hid her true final intentions for the Herisville Siblings till Lython turned Sixteen. After their parents died Divonne was still a fews days old. Out of hatred for her elder sister, she depised her Older sister's youngest child the most. She never carried nor touched Divonne.

Wah Wah Wah— few days old Divonne cried as Lona the head maid carried her into Jovita's bed room.

"My Lady please forgive my intrusion but the baby has been crying for hours. We have done all we could to no avail. If you could just craddle her for while, I think she will stop" Lona pleaded on the brink of tears.

Jovita silently sipping her tea turned to Lona in irritation "Lona I will ask you this again for last time, Do I look like that baby's mother?"

Lona trembled "no my Lady but…"

"So why are you disturbing my peace?"

"…"

"If you still want to keep your useless job, disappear before I lose my temper"

"Forgive me my lady, I will see my self out"

"Good"

Lona hurriedly exits Jovita's room closing the door behind her.

Jovita's anger rose as she smashed her teacup against the wall.

"Ahhhhhh!!!!!"

Her maid hesitated in confusion, not sure of what do she hurriedly began to pick up the broken pieces of the cup shattered across the room.

"Didn't touch anything, Get out!"

"My lady let me just…"

"Now!"

Without another word the maid left.

She angrily ruffled her hair

"This is all your fault Gordon Herisville! If only you just stayed alive and loved me! Everything was going perfectly fine till you foolishly kill yourself because of my godforsaken older sister"

She slowly crouched to the floor with tears filling her eyes. Her expression was rigid…then she smiled like she just won a lottery.

"And your children will suffer the consequences since you foolishly dropped them on the palms of my hand"