Julz The Witch Of Immortality And Eternal Youth.

Chapter 1: The King's request

In the forest to the west, not far from the kingdom of Darade, a small inn was held, modest but welcoming. That evening, the establishment was more than full; Laughter, songs and noise of mugs mixed in a symphony of festivities. Lora, the owner of the premises, wandered among her guests, a warm smile on her face, listening to the compliments and serving with enthusiasm.

- Another beer, madam, launched a man in a jovial tone.

"It happens," replied Lora, while walking away to fill her mug.

The inn had never been so lively, and Lora savor every moment. Suddenly, a man, a regular, approached her, an air of camaraderie on her face.

-What atmosphere this evening, there are more people than usual, he commented, observing the crowded room.

- Yes, it's wonderful. Many hunters have passed through the forest today and have chosen to stop here to rest, she replied with a bright smile.

Another man, the sparkling look of interest, intervened.

- It will surely boost your belongings.

Lora nodded, satisfied.

- Indeed, it's a good day.

The first man, in a more serious tone, continued:

- With such an influx of customers, you will quickly fill your boxes.

She smiles again, ready to answer, but a cry suddenly perceives the joyful cacophony.

- Aaaahh! It’s delicious! Another glass, Madame Lora!

The two men turned to the origin of the cry and saw a young woman, visibly in full swing.

- Who is this young woman? wondered the second man, intrigued.

-Don't you recognize her? It's Julz, replied Lora, still smiling.

Their eyes agreed with astonishment.

- Julz?! The little girl you collected during the Wizard War? cried the first man.

- Yes, she was confirmed Lora with a touch of nostalgia in the voice.

- Well, she grew up this young girl, murmured the other, impressed.

- Don't you think she's a bit young to drink like this? added the second, somewhat perplexed.

Lora haus her shoulders, a fleeting of a fleeting concern crossing her eyes.

- Don't worry, this is his way of acting during this time of year. It has always been like that.

As the inn was in full swing, a new tension was felt. Suddenly, the door opened with a crash, and a troop of knights of the kingdom burst, their sparkling armor capturing the attention of all the guests.

- The Knights of the Kingdom! Exclaimed Lora, surprised.

-What are they doing here? murmured a man, a shadow of fear in his voice.

The Captain of the Knights advanced with authority, his voice echoing in the room.

-We ask you to excuse our intrusion, he began. We are looking for a witch by the name of Julz.

The whispers died out, and palpable tension settled in the air. The captain waited for a moment before resuming.

- If you have information about its location, we would be grateful to you to transmit them immediately.

Lora advanced, ready to intervene, but before she had time to say a word, a familiar voice rose, filled with insurance.

- I hope that my presence is requested for a valid reason, intervened Julz, in a final tone.

The captain then turned to the young woman, who stood with a certain nonchalance, a smile amused on her lips. He scanned her for a moment, uncertain.

-Are you well the witch Julz? he asked, the frowned eyebrows.

Julz stared at him with his piercing eyes, not responding immediately.

"I was clear, however," she finally said with a touch of irony. What do you want?

The captain, slightly destabilized by the peaceful arrogance of the young woman, took a deep inspiration before presenting herself.

- My name is Ren, captain of the knights. I was sent by the king to escort you to the palace.

Julz escaped a little cold laugh, his piercing look slipping on him.

- Oh yes ? And for what reason? She launched in an icy tone.

- The king requests your help to fight against dark tere witches, replied Ren, visibly imperturbable.

Julz folded his eyes, a smirk.

"It's absolutely out of the question," she replied without hesitation.

Ren remained frozen, incredulous before his categorical refusal.

- For what ? he insisted, his tone being more pressing.

Julz fixed it for a long time before replying, still as detached:

- Tell your king that I have no intention of helping him. Now get away from it.

An intangible power aura was felt in the hostel, so strong that the knights, although unsuccessful to perceive magic, curled up slightly under the effect of the intensity that emanated from it. Ren, Perplex, reflects for a moment.

- What arrogance! he thought. She is not afraid of the knights or the king ... why does the king want as long as she helps us?

After a short break, a decision was made.

-Very well, we leave, he ordered a firm tone.

The knights, visibly surprised, protested.

- Captain!

- There is no point in convincing her, replied Ren with calm. We are withdrawing.

And on that, the knights headed for the exit. Before they crossed the threshold, Julz called them.

- A moment ...

Ren stopped and turned to her, intrigued. Julz stared at him for a moment before telling him, in an imperative tone:

- Tell your king that I will never teach magic to the royal knights. He would do well to understand this.

Then, with a sudden gesture, she returned to sit at her table, an air of challenge always hung on her lips. Ren, amazed, couldn't help but think:

- She’s really afraid of anything.

The captain motioned for his men to leave, and they left the inn. Back at the palace, they reported their failure.

- We ask you to apologize, Majesty, announced Ren, slightly lowering your head. We failed to capture the witch.

The king, seated on his throne, slowed down slowly, an air concerned on the face.

- She refused my invitation? he asked, the pensive air.

- She categorically refuses to help us, and even mentioned that she would never teach magic to the royal knights, replied Ren.

The king thinks at length, his eyes lost in space.

- We leave this affair aside for the moment. Attacking us now would be an act of weakness, he added after a break.

Ren, troubled, dared to ask a question.

-Majesty, can I allow me to ask you a question?

The king nodded, indicating his agreement.

-Why do you get so attached to this witch?

The King sorted a mysterious smile.

- I cannot explain it, in. All I know is that this young girl has a power comparable to that of the witch Kamui.

Ren, eyes wide, whispered:

- The legendary witch?

The king nodded seriously.

- It is for this reason that I do not want to upset it ... not yet, at least.

Ren was lost in his thoughts, completely disconcerted by this revelation. For this time, at the hostel, Julz contemplated the starry sky, his heart heavy with sadness, while the stars reminded him of memories. Peacely seat, she suddenly heard a noise from the other side and got up to investigate. She then saw men chatting in the hostel.

Character 1: What do you want, kid? Load from my way.

A young child, clothed in a hood, blocked their passage and addressed them:

The child: I want your money, give me everything you have.

This child was a thief looking for the money of these gentlemen. Julz was just as surprised by the situation.

Julz: (a child!)

The child: You will immediately give me your money.

Character 1: You dream, kid. Will play rather elsewhere, understood?

Julz felt something strange in this child during this time ...

The child: you shouldn't have annoyed me ...

She raised her hand to the sky and began to pronounce an incantation.

The child: "Pilan Lux is ..."

Julz displayed a large smile, thinking: "I suspected, she was a witch. »»

The child continued his incantation with determination.

The child: "Apparet in Manu caecorum. »»

Suddenly, a ball of radiant light springs, dazzling their eyes.

Character 2: "I don't see anything anymore. »»

Character 1: "This child is a witch. »»

As she intended to steal money from them, Julz intervened by stretching her right hand in front of her and declared:

Julz: "I don't allow it. »»

A magic circle was emerging instantly and dissipated the fate launched by the girl, which surprised her deeply. The men present were delighted to see Julz.

Character 2: Julz.

The worried child asked himself many questions about the woman who was standing before her.

The child: (How could she cancel my fate?)

Suddenly Julz addressed her.

Julz: So, you're a witch.

The child: Oh!

Julz: To see yourself, you don't seem to be a bad person. Show me your face.

The child: Never.

In a moment of panic, the child, stretched, raised his hand towards her and began to recite a new incantation.

The child: fu ...

However, before she was able to complete her incantation, she was interrupted by that of Julz.

Julz: LIANAS DEPOSITUM INVOLVIT Hostibus meis.

Immediately, she found herself a prisoner of lianas gushing from the ground, nailing her on the ground.

Character 2: Well played, witch, we will give it to the knights.

Julz: Out of the question.

They were surprised by his answer. Julz got closer to the child, and his hood was torn off during his fall. He then discovered a little girl covered with dirt and scratch.

Character 1: She is a little girl!?

Julz: I suspected it. You are indeed a little girl, finally, a little witch.

She was in a dead end and did not know how to escape it.

Character 1: A little girl who likes to play the thief, while being a witch.

Julz asked him the following question:

Julz: Why did you want to steal these people? Are you a witch of darkness?

The little one, having no escape, began to cry.

The child: I ...

Julz: Oh!?

The child: I have no choice, I need this money for ...

Julz, suspecting something unusual, said to him.

Julz: Come on, continue.