The Sorcerer's Beloved Rose
TO MY BELOVED
"The breath of Spring has started"
"The wild grasses are now flowering, painting colours all around"
"Everytime this season goes for a brief visit with its magnificent scenery, I can't help but think of you all day long"
"I know that day was in the middle of winter when I first met you"
"But it didn't feel like it"
"Maybe those little hands that reached out for mine back then were large enough to cover me from the harsh winter breeze"
"There wasn't a hint of coldness how you gazed at me but rather full of warmth that turned white to green"
"I don't know how the very presence of you that stood in front of me instantly shifted the lifeless winter into the lush spring's embrace"
"Do you still remember how I always look forward to this season every year,"
"Because I can spend my time enjoying the scenery of you tending to the roses in this greenhouse?"
"Well, the roses has already grown uncontrollably, denying even a single sunray an entrance."
"This greenhouse you've kept well, I couldn't maintain it."
"This place that was once a home for lively chatters is now nothing but a forest of thorns."
"You might wonder why a man would choose to stay alone in such a gloomy place and write countless letters to add to the hills of papers that will slowly bury him until no space is left for his hand to write a single word."
"Just hoping for a single reply"
"He's just trying to keep himself sane by holding on a false hope now that everyday is a long lackluster winter"
"You're so cruel. You entrusted me this place, leaving me shackled here. You really don't want me to follow you..."
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{ INNER THOUGHTS }
(FEELING)
*ACTIONS*
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THE GREAT COMMANDER
The flags wildly fluttering, horses galloping, the crowd singing loud praises
Noises that signals the most anticipated triumph return of the great heroes
As the wind of victory blew in the Empire of Gloremethi once again
Parading with honour, those knights in their dirty armors. All so brave and proud.
But among them, one's presence stands out the most: Theophilus.
The Great Commander that led Gloremethi's heroes on countless battles
And Gloremethi's figure of hope.
Every horses and knights halted at Theophilus' command.
Theophilus looked up to the massive Imperial gate in front of him.
The trumpets' sound deafened the crowd as the gates slowly open to make way for the knights.
Theophilus got off his horse and kneeled with his right hand on his chest.
A lady with several maids following her, walked closer and approached Theophilus.
Theophilus reached for Clarissa's hand and kissed the back of her palm.
Theophilus
Yes, Your Highness.
Clarissa had a pleased expression as she then gaze at the bowing heads of the Imperial Army.
Clarissa
Welcome back, brave knights of the Empire.
Clarissa
Each one of you have sacrificed a lot for Gloremethi, enduring the stench of blood in the battlefield and the torture of being away from your loved ones
Clarissa
In order to protect the citizens of our dear motherland.
Clarissa
I, Clarissa Haina De Gloremethi, on behalf of our dear Emperor and every citizen of Gloremethi, give my utmost gratitude to all of you who contributed to this great feat.
Clarissa
May you enjoy the peaceful days you've all worked hard for.
Clarissa
For the glory of Gloremethi and our Emperor!
Everyone shouted ever so loudly:
"ALL HAIL THE EMPEROR, FOREVER GLORY FOR GLOREMETHI!"
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Theophilus silently watched Clarissa get some books from the massive shelf.
Clarissa
Theo, I don't think you should be on duty today.
Clarissa stepped down the ladder with Theophilus' assistance.
Clarissa
You've been given the permission to take a day off and rest. You should take advantage of it while you can.
Theophilus
This is my way of relaxing, Your Highness.
Theophilus
Allow me to carry that.
Clarissa gave the books she's holding to Theophilus and started browsing for new ones on the neighbouring shelves.
Clarissa
But seriously, you should take a break.
Clarissa
You just arrived so you must be tired.
Theophilus
I had plenty of rest already.
Clarissa
Send those books to my study chamber and bring me to the greenhouse.
Theophilus
Right away. *Bows*
The two of them suddenly disappeared from the library and got teleported to a lush beautiful greenhouse, dominated with roses of various colours.
Theophilus
Should I prepare some snacks?
Clarissa
Leave it and come here.
Clarissa laid a blacket on the ground of well-maintained grasses and sat on top of it.
Clarissa
Lie down. That's an order.
Theophilus
I guess I don't have a choice after all. 😌
Theophilus
Yes, Your Highness.
Theophilus laid his head on Clarissa's lap.
Clarissa
I really can't thank you enough for contributing a lot for Gloremethi but don't you think you're overworking yourself too much?
Theophilus
It's fine. Being able to share your burden is never tiring but rather a pleasure for me.
Clarissa
You'll have to go back to the tower tomorrow, right?
Theophilus
Yeah... (Sleepy)
Clarissa
A Grand Sorcerer or a Commander, you really should just stick to one, you know. (Softly)
Clarissa is caressing Theophilus' hair with slightly worried expression.
Theophilus
{ It's nice to be back. }
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The Grand Sorcerer who pledged alliance to the Imperial Family and the renowned Commander of the Imperial army
Clarissa Haina De Gloremethi
The only Imperial Princess of the Empire of Gloremethi
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THE SORCERER'S DEVOTION
Rojin Tower is a place of vagueness, a closed book to the majority.
Renowned for its mystery and even more mysterious owner: Rojin.
'Rojin' is a name known to everyone but only a selected few know of his appearance.
His age no one was able to count as he had lived long even before the Empire of Gloremethi, with thousands of years of history, was founded.
A man who had denied entries to most individuals who attempted to plead for the honour of becoming his disciple.
There's only three people known to have had managed to enter:
The three important figures in the history who claimed the title of the "Greatest Sorcerers".
It was in his early teenage years when Theophilus was suddenly brought in the Rojin Tower by the owner himself, making him the only current disciple of the almighty Rojin.
This news had spread far and wide, his fortune was envied by many competent sorcerers across every territories much more when he was soon declared the heir to the Rojin Tower. Something no one expected and never once crossed a single soul's thought.
Theophilus
The Rojin Tower will pledge an alliance to Gloremethi for as long as it exists.
Yet when Rojin disappeared into a thin air and Theophilus officially became the Grand Sorcerer and the owner of the tower, the first thing he did was swear an alliance to Gloremethi.
For the very first time, Rojin Tower had willingly shackled itself to an Empire, an event that brought huge shock to everyone.
Gloremethi's power strengthened with the pledge of alliance from Rojin Tower that only those who's not in their right minds would dare to offend.
Clarissa
What were you thinking!?
Theophilus
I'm sorry for doing it without consulting you.
Theophilus
I just... *Grits*
Theophilus
You're barely even fourteen. I don't want you to be forced to marry anyone for the sake of your Empire.
Such rash decision was made solely to protect the Princess of Gloremethi from getting married off to the Emperor of Arsolia Empire who threatened Gloremethi with war.
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Theophilus
Your Highness, are you alright? You don't seem well. (Worried)
Clarissa
Mhm. I'm fine. (Pale)
Theophilus
Princess, you have to re—
Clarissa
The bandits are still strolling around everywhere and father had fallen gravely ill. I have no time to rest, Theo.
Theophilus
{ She didn't even celebrate her 15th birthday yesterday, staying all night trying to come up with a resolve for this situation. }
Theophilus
{ If only she could just live without worries... }
Year 56 of the current Emperor, Arthur's reign: a group of bandits called 'Groma' kept causing chaos everywhere they go, burning houses from region to region as they proclaim their goddess' name.
'Groma' is a group of believers who believe their goddess 'Truna' is superior above all that they fear not even death as long as they can make every heads bow down to Truna.
Pressure and anxiousness kept Clarissa from taking even a brief nap for a week as someone who's mainly responsible for making crucial decisions that concerns her subjects' lives.
Theophilus
Let me lead the army.
Despite Clarissa's objection, the ministers approved of Theophilus during the meeting. He then left with the Imperial Army to subdue the bandits.
Soon, words of his victory arrived earlier before him. There were only two to three casualties during the battle, an impressive achievement in itself.
Although, Theophilus suffered from near-death pain and fatigue for months after using up a huge amount of mana to shield the whole army and enhance his strength for fighting at the same time.
Theophilus
{ This won't do. I have to use less mana to maintain my body in case a war breaks out again. }
After recovering, Theophilus started training with swords along with the other Knights, pushing himself to become physically strong without the use of his mana.
He made potions to improve the Knights' stamina and strength to a certain extent their body can handle.
As predicted, Groma, despite losing, don't seem to know the meaning of giving up and still continued to constantly cause chaos several times a year.
It was later discovered that they can resurrect after a certain period of time with the help of some unknown dark force they worship and call 'Truna'.
Be it winter, summer or autumn, they will attack without notice. Not a day of those seasons can the Imperial Knights lower their guards.
Since then, it became a common occurrence to subdue the Groma bandits every year, leaving only Spring as the season of peace without uncertainty.
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