The Alpha King's Guardian
Chapter 6: Escape Plan
Monday at Volguardsen Manor.
I had been staring outside my window for half an hour now.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I can't believe it. Raiver's actually here.
Out on the courtyard were Raiver and his squad.
There were atleast ten of them, formed in a circle and clearly in a deep discussion.
I couldn't use magic to eavesdrop, because apparently Principal Caster had showered them with protective spells against any offensive and stealth magic.
It would be troublesome if I recklessly intervened.
I'm quite comforted that Raiver's here. Although I'm anxious as well.
A knock from my door came.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Come in.
I unlocked the door with a flick of a finger and it opened.
Maxima slithered inside my room and locked the door behind her.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Oh-my-gosh, oh-my-gosh, oh-my-gosh... can you really believe this?
She frenzied and joined me by the window to have a peek.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
No, I can't.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Your long time crush is just outside your window.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
He's also thirty feet below.
Maxima turned to look at me with an exasperated look.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
You're not freaking out?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I am. You should see the state of my Domus.
She grimaced in disgust and raised her hand in disagreement.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
No thanks.
A Domus is a Warlock's magical domain, hidden from every eye except the hosts.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
What do we do?
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
About them?
Nothing.
It was Poppy An's orders to have watchers all over the manor.
Right. Poppy might have lied to you about that.
It was actually Raiver who proposed the operation with Aunt Shirley's help.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
No, I mean about the Blue Woman.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
I have no idea.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Why?
She asked me suspiciously.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I don't think she'll show herself this week.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Legacie, what are you on about?
I turned to Maxima, bravely.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I think we should find her.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
WHAT!? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND!?
I slammed both my hands over her mouth.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Hush hush! Keep it down.
She groaned and mumbled under my hands and I glanced out the window and saw Raiver staring back at me.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Shite!
I quickly closed the curtains and ran over to the bed.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
He saw me.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
I'll ask again... are you out of your mind?
Why would you want to seek out the very person who wants to harm you?
I pulled Maxima towards the bed.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Hear me out.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
No, this is ridiculous!
I waved my hand around like a globe and casted a spell to conceal my bedroom.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Are you confining me here?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Yes, and until you listen to me, you can't ever leave this room.
Maxima grunted and scowled at me.
She recited a spell but none of them worked.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
You're so unfair, you know you can't use Dark Magic.
°°°Dark Magic was all I've ever known°°°
Legacie ( Female Lead )
You know, there's another name for it.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Yeah, I know. But since you're being stubborn I'll say it as it was from the Dark Ages.
I rolled my eyes and shook my head.
Creation Magic is what people called Dark Magic back in the days.
I have Creation Magic and it's still forbidden magic up to this day.
It's why I am still a Grade A Warlock, the lowest in the ranks.
I can't fully put my skills out there because it stems from a taboo technique.
Creation Magic is complex, abnormal, abstract, surrealistic and as everyone believes, destructive.
It's most likely Universal Manipulation.
Unlike Elemental Magic ( Aerial, Fire, Water and Terra ) the most inherited and Pure Magic used by all Warlocks and born with.
Grammy Lor was also a Creation Warlock, but since it was forbidden magic, she dropped out of school and became a Pilgrim Warlock.
Pilgrim Warlocks are known as outcasts. Even the World Chamber doesn't care for them. It's probably the most subtle job for Warlocks whose magics were restricted by political laws, or warlocks who may not have been very successful in school, or could not make it in high ranking careers.
That's why I felt more in touch and closest to grammy... its because we were the same.
I sighed and closed in on Maxima.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Hey, c'mon. I can't do this without your help.
She snapped her head icily away from me.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Please? If there's anyone I trust more to have my back... it's you, Maxi.
She glanced at me still with a scowl.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
I thought you'd be more confident having Kaede?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Kaede's too strict for me.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Yeah he is.
I pressed on her and leaned closer. I tried to mimick her puppy dog eyes... not sure if it was working but I felt cringed just by enacting it.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Please? Help me?
I implored and a few moments later she caved.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Alright fine.
But you should know, Donovan is on the look out at the front door and Raiver at the back.
How do you suppose to get passed them?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
We'll come up with something.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Let me just remind you that Donovan's a Grade X Warlock.
Grade X Warlocks are classified mostly as Military Assassins and Intelligence Spies.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Yeah, I know.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
We have a huge gap when it comes to skills, but he's just Donovan; a doting brother to his little sister, Maxima.
I grinned mischievously and she groaned.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Please don't use me as bait!
He's so clingy and over protective!
Legacie ( Female Lead )
You won't be alone when you deal with him...
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
What do you mean?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I'm suggesting we invite Claude over for lunch.
Her mouth dropped to the floor.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
You're kidding, right?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Nope.
Called him an hour ago and said he'd be here ten minutes before lunch.
Maxima slapped me hard on my arm.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Ow! Maxi!
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
You did what!?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Oh c'mon! It's pretty normal! Claude and his family are known in this family.
Everyone knows he's our friend.
Maxima scoffed and laughed mockingly.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Yeah, our friend who is secretly my boyfriend.
Donovan will find out!
She pointed out sarcastically and in an extremely low tone.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Donovan hasn't been home for months. He's on duty and preoccupied, he won't know amything.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Still.
What if Claude breaks. You know when he's highly anxious he can't keep his mouth shut.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Claude won't break, have a little faith in him, okay?
And trust me.
My cousins and I are gathered in the formal dining hall anticipating lunch.
Kaede, Maxima, Nicolo, Oxford and Pandora were present with me.
The adults have gone to work and we're left with Aunt Maeve since she's a housewife and the sole head carer for the manor.
My legs wouldn't stop fidgeting.
°°°Claude should be here any second now°°°
The manor bell rang signalling a visitor but it wasn't coming from the front doorbell but the back?
Maxima and I locked eyes for a while.
One of the werewolf watchers outside came in and stood in front of us...
I recognized the guy as Nyle.
Nyle ( ML's Beta Leader )
Sorry to interrupt your lunch, but Legacie...
He called and turned to me.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Yes?
Nyle ( ML's Beta Leader )
There's a guy outside claiming he's your friend? Claude his name was.
I nodded eagerly and stood up. I approached Nyle.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Yeah. I invited him over. He lives around the neighborhood.
Nyle nodded and gestured me to follow him.
We went out the back door and I found Claude in between two werewolf watchers who had shifted into massive wolves and Raiver glowering at him.
I rushed to Claude but Raiver side stepped and materialised in front of me.
I stopped midway and took a step back.
°°°calm your heart Legacie°°°
Legacie ( Female Lead )
It's fine, he's my friend. I invited him over.
I rushed to explain. His eyes were gazing intensely towards mine.
°°°he looks to be in a bad mood°°°
Raiver ( Male Lead )
Does your friend not know how to use the front door?
°°°dang, calm down, Alpha°°°
I glanced at Claude. He threw me a stupid smile while holding a basket of muffins.
I returned my gaze back at Raiver.
°°°I hope my face isn't red from blushing°°°
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Sorry about that.
But he always goes through the back gate whenever he comes over since their house is in that direction.
His temples crossed and his jaws hardened.
Raiver ( Male Lead )
We have strict orders not to allow anyone inside besides your family.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Well in my defense, I sent him an invitation last night after finding out that we were supposed to come home.
I asked him to bring some of my books from the academy and drop them off by lunch.
°°°it's a good thing Raiver doesn't know I suck at school°°°
I whipped up a rushed spell and around Claude's shoulder appeared a camouflaged backpack.
Raiver ( Male Lead )
Well I don't see him carrying books.
I gulped and blinked a few times.
°°°how can he be so intimidating and still be so attractive?°°°
Legacie ( Female Lead )
L-Look again.
I whispered nervously and he turned his head back to Claude.
I sneaked a glance and saw my magic worked.
°°°well of course it would°°°
I glanced at Raiver and he looked puzzled. Same as the two wolves on either side of Claude.
Raiver returned his gaze at me.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Will you let him pass, please?
°°°I'm sorry, I didn't want to put you into this dire position°°°
Raiver ( Male Lead )
No.
I'll leave it to Donovan.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Wait what?
Raiver nodded at Nyle.
Nyle left and circled around the porch heading for the front gate.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
May I approach my friend?
Raiver snapped his head back to me.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Please?
Raiver looked deeply conflicted.
Donovan ( 4th cousin )
Claudius, what in Vardard's name are you doing here?
Donovan's voice boomed through and Claude and I flinched slightly.
Vardard was the first King and a Heroic Warlock figure in Majesta.
Majesta is the official monarchy of the Warlocks.
Claude shakily waved at Donovan.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
I uh... came to drop off Cici's books and some uh... muffins Mom wanted to pass on...
Donovan strode fiercely towards Claude and checked him.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Donny, won't you let him pass?
I called on my cousin sweetly.
°°°uh, that was quite embarrassing, but heck I have no other choice°°°
Donovan snapped his head to me and his cheeks burned red.
"Donny" is Maxima's nickname for him. I don't use it since we never see each other but it's a crucial point now.
He likes being called Donny, because apparently Maxima and I used to call him that when we were kids.
Donovan cleared his throat and then turned to Claude once again.
Donovan ( 4th cousin )
Is that all?
Claude nodded ferociously and Donovan turned to Raiver.
Donovan ( 4th cousin )
He's fine, let him pass.
Raiver glared at Claude.
I jogged gingerly towards Claude and reached for him.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Cici.
He whimpered lowly and met me halfway.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Sorry about that.
I whispered and held him by the arm.
He leaned close to my ear.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
I didn't know you guys had this much security.
What exactly happened last night?
The school forum's going absolutely wild.
We walked together towards the house.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I know there's so much going on, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
But I couldn't tell you over the phone or else you wouldn't have come... you can be a coward sometimes y'know?
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
HEY!
He whined looking offended and I nudged too hard that our heads collided with a loud thump.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Aha-ow!
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Geez Cici are you trying to murder me?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Shush!
We finally entered the house.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
So what exactly is your plan?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Just follow my lead.
We made our way inside the formal dining hall and I sat Claude next to me, right across Maxima.
The two shared a look.
Kaede and Nicolo gave us suspicious looks.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
I guess this is the right excuse for you to skip class huh?
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Ah, Kae, you know me so well.
Claude joked and chuckled.
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
So you're here for my sister?
Nicolo asked with a strict and intimidating look... or so he thinks.
Pandora ( fl's sister )
She has someone she likes you know!
°°°i have cute petty siblings°°°
I gave my little siblings a warning look.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Shut. He just came to deliver my books. It would be rude if I sent him off with an empty stomach.
Nicolo looked surprised and suspicious.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Yeah that's right. Courtesy as we're always taught.
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
Books? When have you ever read books from the academy?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Since now.
Oxford ( 14th cousin )
Are those muffins?
Oxford pointed and Claude nodded.
He slid the basket across the table and N, O, P went crazy and took two each.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Easy on the muffins or you'll boke.
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
Nah, we can take it.
I offered Kaede some and he took one on his plate.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Aunt Maeve will scold us if she finds out we had dessert before a healthy meal first.
Oxford ( 14th cousin )
It's fine, she loves us.
We chuckled at Oxford's response.
Aunt Maeve
Here you are kids, oh! Muffins? Before your meal?
Aunt Maeve entered the room holding the food trolley.
She whisked her hand and the plates began to distribute themselves among us.
Aunt Maeve
Oh hi Claude, nice of you to visit. I hope you don't mind the watchers outside, dad's orders.
Claude waved at Aunt Maeve.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Yeah, I didn't know you guys were confined and being watched.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Does anyone in school have any idea?
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
No solid idea, just rumors.
It even circulated faster than King Dyevnor's cheating scandal.
Kaede glared at us and shook his head.
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
What are they saying at the Academy?
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Well there were quite a few witnesses at the restaurant, mostly warlocks.
They're saying an ancient warlock is targeting your clan because you stole something from the attacker.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Nonsense!
Aunt Maeve
Oh, Maxi... there's no point getting overly sensitive about it.
Aunt Maeve advised.
Although I could tell she's troubled by it.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Aunt Maeve's right, we shouldn't bother with what they're thinking.
It's hearsay.
Claude and I accidentally glanced at each other. He grinned and then turned to Kaede.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
You know you're name is no mystery to the hearsay, Kae.
Once our meals were completely in front of us, Aunt Maeve asked us to eat.
Aunt Maeve
I'm afraid I can't join you guys for lunch, I have some work to attend to in the city.
She kissed Oxford on the head and said farewell to us.
Aunt Maeve
I'll be back in time for supper, until then, behave, children.
I nodded and we answered.
She left and went upstairs, probably to prepare.
Kaede snapped his head to Claude.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
What?
Maxima turned to Kaede with a slovenly look.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
I thought you didn't care for hearsay?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
What did they say about Kaede?
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
That he's the highest ranking warlock in the secondary academy but when it comes to it, he cowers like a Grade A.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Hey!
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
That's rude!
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
Ohoh! Who said that!? I'll curse their tongues forever!
Pandora ( fl's sister )
I'll curse their teeth!
Oxford ( 14th cousin )
And I'll curse their ears!
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
C-Calm down you guys we all know that's not true!
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Grrr! That's so infuriating!
Kaede!
We turned to Kaede and found him solemnly quiet.
°°°he seems downed by Claude's news°°°
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Hey Kae...
I called gently and tried to reach out but before I could... his face turned red and his head smoked.
Literally smoked.
My eyes swelled in surprise and fear.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Those.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Puny.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Little.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Imbeciles.
Maxima and Pandora threw glasses of water over Kaede and he calmed down.
We went silent for a while and Oxford went and got a towel for Kaede.
Oxford ( 14th cousin )
They're just hearsay Kaede.
They weren't there... they weren't the one who's protecting me from the glass shards... you were.
Kaede turned to Oxford and exchanged brief hugs.
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
Who started that rumor?
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Oh uh well I first heard if from Class Ten Section One.
We snapped our heads to Maxima.
Niccolo ( fl's brother )
That's your class isn't it?
Maxima fumed and punched her fists together.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Uhuh. And I may have a clear idea on who's behind it.
She said through anger and gritted teeth.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
O-okay, guys calm down.
Even if we wanted to do something about it... we can't because we're all on house arrest.
Kaede ( 11th cousin )
Don't say it like that Legacie.
We're all under protection on behalf of Poppy An's worries.
Pandora ( fl's sister )
The Blue Woman right?
It was a delicious meal, but we were still full and anxious from last night's happenings.
Kaede forced himself to eat which the younger ones followed soon.
He has always been the role model for them since the older ones have already left the manor for their careers.
°°°Kaede might like being in charge, but it must be hard on him too, sometimes°°°
An hour's past and it was time to set the plan in motion.
Since Kaede gets bored with us easily, he retired to his room to read and study in advance.
Nicolo, Oxford and Pandora are locked in the game room since this is the only time or week they'll ever get to play by themselves without anyone scolding or giving them a time limit.
Claude, Maxima and I are inside the conservatory garden passing time.
I haven't told them anything critical or in particular to save them the trouble.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Alright guys, it's time.
I stood up and Maxima grabbed hold of my hand.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
I'm not so sure about this Cici.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Atleast take Kaede with you.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
No, he'll only restrict me.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
Then give us some kind of clue or signal, what if you get in to trouble?
I stared her in the eyes.
°°°if the Blue Woman wanted something from me, why would she harm me?°°°
I gave Maxima a confident smile.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
I'll be fine.
I removed Maxima's hold on me gently.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Now remember, we're playing a game of "who's-it?" with "hide-and-seek" so don't let them catch you.
I ordered and they nodded, however opposed they are to this plan.
Claude ( fl's best friend #3 )
Be quick.
Maxima ( 13th cousin )
We'll be waiting for you.
I nodded and exited out the door.
I hurried to the front door and knocked from the inside to get Donovan's attention.
The front door swung open and I poked my head outside and pretended to search for someone.
Donovan ( 4th cousin )
Legacie, what are you doing? What are you looking for?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Well we were playing "hide-and-seek" with a combination of "who's-it?" and I've found everyone except for Claude and Maxi.
His eyes swelled in shock.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Any chance they went through here?
Donovan turned from chill to furious.
Donovan ( 4th cousin )
Where did you last see them?
Legacie ( Female Lead )
The conservatory.
Without any warning, Donovan stomped inside and rushed to the direction of the conservatory.
There are two conservatory gardens inside the manor and three outside.
Since extreme magics are forbidden to be used in Volguardsen Manor, Donovan will have to walk on foot and scatter a spy orb to locate Maxima.
Maxima has a special spell against spy orbs, built from her own magic and intelligence.
Maxima might have a good chance at outrunning her oldest brother which also gives me a good headstart.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Oh right, hurry Legacie!
I hopped out the front door and hurried my way towards the woods. Donovan was the only watcher out front... as far as I knew.
Before I could cross through the fence heading to Volguardsen Woods, a figure dropped right in front of me.
Nash ( fl's vampire friend )
Hello, Little Witch.
Legacie ( Female Lead )
Nope, not easy.
Comments
LÉON ERICA 🇵🇭
omg, I'm dying for Nash, tbh.
Is he the second lead?
2022-05-18
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