The School Of Witchcraft
Episode 1
Before coming back to a new world, Ezmeray or Ray, used to work in a cafe. One day she got off of her work early and went to get some new flowers for vase that was gifted to her by her colleagues.
And as she was buying the bouquet of tulips and white lilies, thunderstorm's started roaring, the rain pattered and all the people started hiding from the pouring raindrops. In order to not get their new clothes drenched from the rain.
After Ray got her flowers, she gave away the money in a rush, and ran to stand in the bushalte (bus stop/bus shelter).
But a thunderclap clashed on the ground...
Ray's flowers had fallen on the other side of the road, and she was rushed to hospital by a tall statured man.
Her vision was blurry but she could feel the tears streaming down the man's face. She could hear his sobs.
Ezmeray/Ray (OC)
(💭 What's happening...?)
Ezmeray/Ray (OC)
(💭I can't feel my hands, my body– feels... numb???)
Sister (Church Lady)
My Lady!
Sister (Church Lady)
Are you alright!?!
Noble Lady
How could it be...?
Noble Lady
The mudblood born Lady is...?
Sister (Church Lady)
A miracle!
Sister (Church Lady)
It's a miracle!
Sister (Church Lady)
Lady Aster is the warrior princess! The chosen one!
Noble Man
There you go blatherin', Sister...
The unknown noble man said, intending mild rebuke.
Noble Man
How could a frail princess be a warrior??
Noble Man
Defeating mutated monsters you say... I suppose she doesn't even know how to hold a sword!
"And ‘I’ suppose that ‘you’, don't even know how to behave around the Lady Lorraine!?!"
Sister (Church Lady)
Lady Odette!?
Sister (Church Lady)
My Lady!
Sister (Church Lady)
It's an honour to be meeting you.
Sister (Church Lady)
But you could've informed me, my lady...? Why come at a time like this???
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
I suppose you know the purpose of our visit, Sister...
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
As you may know, the oracle called the name of our current heir, hence, we arrived...
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
What does the oracle say, Father Brent?
“The oracle changed it's colour, It certainly has to do with the lady...”
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Very well then, must we wait for the debutante ball or should we announce it on her birthday?
Sister (Church Lady)
Of course, we must wait...
Sister (Church Lady)
But before that, please keep in mind that the lady can get visions out of the blue...
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Are you perhaps implying that, as we arrived, out of the blue, her symptoms could be likewise???
Sister (Church Lady)
Oh, *laughs a little* you amuse me, my lord! Yes, it could be likewise... But worse, if it happens during the lady's get-together's!
Noble Lady
The lady's get-together's are infamous!
Noble Lady
She's quite notori—
Sister (Church Lady)
Shut it, Lady!
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Father Brent?
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
I think the power of the oracle was too intense for Alicia.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Yes, I suppose.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Our work here is done, father...
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
We have a council meeting with Chancellor Victor Connroy.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Yes, I remember. We must leave.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Dextor, Take the lady alongside Lady Odette, into the carriage.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Make sure they are sent to their chambers safely.
The said knight nodded, and followed the orders.
Ezmeray/Ray (OC)
(💭 I'm alive...?)
Ezmeray/Ray (OC)
(💭HOW!?!)
Ezmeray/Ray (OC)
(💭And where did everyone go!?!)
Ezmeray/Ray (OC)
(💭Am I dreaming or am I really dead into hell... Or heaven...?)
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Are you feeling unwell, Alicia?
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
AHHHHHHHH!!!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
...?
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
HELP ME!!!
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
Somebody help me!!!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Lia?
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
...
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
*stares*
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Alicia!
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
*Chills*
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
Yes?
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Do you not hear me?
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Why are you behaving so strangely?
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
I'm not Alicia...
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
I'm Ray. I disappear in one lifetime to appear in another one, i travel. In different timelines..
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
[][][][][][][][]!?!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
What are you saying? I couldn't hear you properly...
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
I di3 but respawn or in your words, come back to life and I'm in completely different place...
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Are you out of your wits!?
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
If somebody heard you, they'd think you've lost your sanity...
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
But i haven't!!!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
You're reading too much into those fantasy novels!
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
No, I—
Suddenly their carriage came to a halt.
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
“Is everything alright, Dextor?”
*Clink clink clash clink* Sounds of swords hitting and clashing was heard inside the carriage.
DEXTOR YELLS: Run... RUN MA'LADY!!!
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
I just respawned and I'm gonna die again!?!
Alicia Aster Lorraine (FL)
DANG IT!!!!
Episode 2
“MY DEAR!!” Lady Odette yelled in panic.
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
ARE YOU ALRIGHT DEXTOR!?!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Ali! Alicia?!? ALICIA!?!?!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Dextor! She's gone!
Dextor (Knight)
Your grace...?
Dextor (Knight)
Are you alright!?! *asking worriedly & looking around the carriage*
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Yes, but my poor Alicia! Where is she!?!
Dextor (Knight)
They must've took her, my lady!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Who...?
Dextor (Knight)
The hunter assassin's!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Assassin's!?! At a time like this!? How dare they...!
Dextor (Knight)
There were five, the rest ran away, but i managed to get ahold of one of them.
Assassin (Mutant)
*Gaaahhh*
Assassin (Mutant)
Master is going to kill you!
Assassin (Mutant)
You'll pay your price for breaking the oath— AGHHHH!!
Dextor (Knight)
*Slash🗡️* You talk too much...
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
*Chills*
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Dextor! P-put— *ahem ahem* put down your sword. Now!
Dextor (Knight)
*nod* Yes, Your grace, I'll do as you wish...
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
(💭*phew* Thank goodness he's our loyal knight, otherwise we would've long been gone— assassinated...)
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Alicia?
Dextor (Knight)
It's not the lady— i mean, it sounds like mutant pretending to be her...
Episode 3
Lady Odette and the knight, Dextor, had already arrived at the dukedom.
Although, Dextor tried finding the young lady Aster. But to no avail.
As Lady Odette entered the hall, she had panic showing on her face, she was pale and couldn't utter a single word.
She had lost her child! Her own daughter, that she couldn't keep eyes on and could neither protect...!?
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Dear, you look stressed... Was the carriage stroll not to your liking? I had spent days with engineers to get perfect comfort-filled seats made just for you!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Alici—
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
And yes, for my adorable daughter as well...
Lady Odette, feeling overwhelmed & nervous, started sobbing.
Her sniffles were enough to scare the Grand Duke Lorraine.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
You terrify me dear, what is it that's been bothering you?
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Is it because of the prophecy at the temple?!
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
You need not worry, Dear. I've made arrangements in advance. We'll find a nice and capable man for our Alice.
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
It's not that dea—
The said lady was interrupted by the knight, Dextor.
Dextor (Knight)
The young lady's been taken as hostage. Or so as it seems...
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
WHAT!?!
Count under training, as the Duke put it, questioned the guard with an alarmed manner.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
And what were you doing??? Eating a factory full of supplies!?! Or sleeping like a pig!?!
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
You dare take your title for granted!? You despicable footman!
Dextor remained silent, a stone, he felt ashamed, not because of the knowing insults thrown at him, but because of his title, a title he didn't deserve.
He was known as the best rookie guard or knight under training.
But today, he failed to protect the lady, he failed to fulfill his oath.
Dextor (Knight)
Apologies, my lord, i tried to catch the assassin's but...
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
And you failed!?!
The loud voices and the conversation in itself, created a buzz in the hallway, all the maids, servants and even the butler, were all paying attention and whispering.
‘Young master is humourous, but really terrifying if it comes to the young lady Aster.’
Servant 1, said with a shiver, remembering their master's blood curdling expressions.
‘Right... I hope Sir Dextor is forgiven...’
Servant 2 added, hoping for the best.
The maid nodded, agreeing and continuing, ‘Indeed, he's been a loyal knight for decades. And if something bad happens and he's told to leave the dukedom... He won't just loose his job, he'll be loosing a family, his friends...’
Servant 1 sighs, noting to the discomfort, and the change of atmosphere.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
NOBODY... I repeat, nobody shall ever contemplate a decision without my permission, as long as I'm alive and well, *I* will take decisions for the better of the land AND it's people.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
UNDERSTOOD!?! *eyeing the servants and maids*
All of them bowing out of fear of loosing their jobs.
“Yes, yes your grace!” They exclaimed in unison.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
YOU *pointing towards Dextor* are coming with me. GUARDS!!! Put the mutant in the dungeons!
Dextor (Knight)
But sir i didn't do anything... The mutant is a royal guard, he's in trance, he is not a bad person!
Casper sent death glares to Dex.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
You must really hate your life, to be denying orders of your higher ups, and the people who gave shelter to you!?!
Dextor (Knight)
I understand, my lord, i made a mistake & deserve punishment... However, i have gotten hold of one assassin mutant, and also deserve a good amount of praise and... prize.
Dextor (Knight)
Hence, i want to put it into simple words, that, if I had planned anything sinister about the duchess and the young lady, I wouldn't put any effort in saving them or catching the Assassins...
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
True... But— i don't trust anyone, especially someone who had worked at the palace as a young kin.
The room's atmosphere shifted, more knowing glances were exchanged, no whispers from the servants/maids, a swish sound of the wind entering the palace from the main hall's open gate.
The grand duke coughs, Casper breaks eye contact with the accused man, Dex fixes his collar with one hand while keeping one hand at the back, he's nervous.
Although he had worked at the palace, and now works for the grand duke, his loyalty lies elsewhere...
One wrong move and fingers are pointed to him.
This is how all nobles were like... Except his master.
He was a man of honours, a man he devoted his whole life on serving.
But today, if he gets caught in his own web of lies, he's going to let down the man, and all his plans. He's not failing, not today, atleast.
Dextor (Knight)
You must not, my lord.
Dextor (Knight)
Trusting someone easily could cause you harm, which can never be undone...
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Hah! What a great lesson, Dextor.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
For now, you're dismissed, but with a week off.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Enjoy your time.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
FATHER!
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
My sister has been taken by unidentified men!
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Mutants at that, and you're just letting him off the hook!? That easily!?!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Calm down, Casper.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
No, Mother!
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
I'm positive that he— this orphaned guard planned all this!
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
They have Alice, Father!
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
God knows what situation she's in... My poor daughter! *sniffles*
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Regain your composer, Casper. We'll find her soon.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
The temple had sent guards for those assassin's.
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
And we'll be sending our own, it's not too late, they cannot be too far from the temple.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Fine, but I'll be sending my men— a well trained troop of knights, led by Alan.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
*claps*
Five guards arrive, bowing.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Get Alan.
The guards bow again, a bit lower this time, before leaving to follow the orders of the ducal prince.
After a while, Alan, the said man arrived.
Alan Deundre(Knight-Captain)
Yes, my lord? I heard you called me...?
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Alan, My mother and sister were attacked on the way from the temple.
Alan Deundre(Knight-Captain)
*Clenched fists* And the knight wasn't capable? To fight?
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
No, he was alone, and they were five mutant assassin's...
Alan Deundre(Knight-Captain)
FIVE!?! Mutants!?!
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Yes...
Alan's mouth was agape, he was shocked, mutants weren't uncommon in the kingdom, but in the north? That was... unlikely.
Alan Deundre(Knight-Captain)
Are you alright, Your grace? And the little lady?
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
She's been kidnapped.
Alan Deundre(Knight-Captain)
...Oh
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Find her, no-matter-what!!! NOW!!!
Alan bows and leaves with a troop of knights.
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
I'll deal with you later. *While looking at Dextor*
Ezekiel Blake Lorraine
Dear, you should go and rest. We'll find her soon...
Lady Odette Aster Lorraine
Yes, I'm aware, I'm just- worried...
Casper Ezekiel Lorraine (FL's Brother)
Don't worry, Mother. Everything will be fine.
Lady Odette hummed in response, not really sure if it's really going to be alright...
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