The Fallen Hero King

Vivian

The next morning, Jay sat on the chair, reading an old book. It was a book on magic and told about how to cast the spells, but there was nothing on how to master magical energy.

It was something he already expected - it must be a knowledge that the magicians guarded with all their might.

Agnessa didn't exactly have too much power, despite being the Duchess. Even though he was sure she'd make her move and try to kill him, but before that, she would try her best to make sure he wasn't suspicious. Or all his demands were met to her best ability.

While he read, the town outside had started to bustle about.

The people were out on the road, ready for their everyday work. The miners had taken up their equipment, moving towards the hills in front of the town. The direction from where he and Agnessa came from was the forest - there were small hills and mountains in the opposite direction.

You had to cross them to reach the deeper area of the kingdom. These were the outskirts with only a few mining towns.

Paso Town was one of them, the closest to the criminal village.

*Knock*Knock*Knock*

"Come," Jay said, closing the book. His eyes glanced towards the door - a young girl around his age stepped inside. She had blue hairs, blue eyes that were frightened even as she came. A smile appeared on Jay's face - although he didn't know how the magic worked in fallen worlds, he could feel it, the energy around the girl.

Well, there was also that teardrop face of hers, pink lips, and the vibrant, youthful vibe she was giving off. She was tall - around a hundred and seventy centimeters. Wearing a red-colored robe over a teal blue asymmetrical long dress.

She tightened her fist nervously, watching Jay's eyes, closely watching her, seeing her squirm made Jay's eyes narrowed in a smile. With a dress like that, he was expecting her to more mature.

Just as he stood up, the girl stumbled farther into the room. It was apparent she was pushed from behind. But she tightened her fist, even more, shivering.

Agnessa's face popped up from behind her, "My Lord, this is Vivian - do you like her?"

Jay walked over near Vivian, even as he was a few inches away from her. He looked over at Agnessa's grinning face, "Yeah, she'd do. Good Work."

Agnessa clapped her hands, "thank you for the praise, My Lord. I am happy to be at your service."

Agnessa left the room, closing the door behind her. But the smile on her face didn't falter for a moment.

"Do you know why you are here?"

Vivian trembled, her blue eyes turning up to stare at him, "Yes, To Serve You, My Lord."

Jay stared in her eyes, the defiant look that she wouldn't lose herself no matter what. He walked back, taking up a book on magic, "teach me how to master magical energy."

Vivian stared at him for a few moments, "what?"

Jay waved the book in his hand, "I want to become a magician - how do I do it?"

Vivian widened her eyes even more, "what?!!"

The first time Jay thought it was because she wasn't expecting it. But the second time, he felt it might be something else.

"How did you become a magician?"

"I was born with magical powers, like all other magicians," Vivian said, a little confused - this was supposed to be common sense.