ENCHANTED: Guardian Series #1 {COMPLETED, UNDER REVISION}

CHAPTER 03: Dark Magi

CHAPTER THREE
ERED VILLAGE

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ETHERION REALM

-Ered Village-
Ered Village was recognized as the nest strong warriors. Both men and women engaged in territorial conflict with the common enemy called the Dark Magi. Dark Magi were the creatures that attack people in search of their energy, which can be spiritual, physical, or mental state. They can take on various forms, such as characteristics and appearance of animals, or it can be an inner voice that corrupts the minds of those who listen to it. In either case, a Dark Magi poses a risk to all realms.

Although women can be warriors in Ered Village, their princess was an exception. She was not permitted to use a sword unless she was forced to handle one. She was only allowed to stay in their mansion to study political theories and other strategies that will benefit their people. Some claim that an Ered Princess' fate was sealed and has been predetermined from her birth, making for a tragic outcome.

Prince Leviathan's army arrived just as the villagers were preparing a feast. There backless chairs where approximately fifteen men can occupy the space. This was arranged in the middle in the circular sort of shape. Plates and utensils were being carried by the folks as they ran around in haste. Meanwhile, some of them were creating roofs over their heads out of strong bamboo and a wide cloth that prevents rain from pouring through.

"Wow..." Young Prince Lee was amazed by their teamwork. Even the young ones were clearing the paths for their guests.

Sweep there, and decorate here. To be clear, the children voluntarily acted this way. After all, they were young and innocent.

He leaped from his horse and started to wander. "Father, can I take a bath?" Young Prince Lee glanced to his father while he dismounted his steed as their men began to remove their possessions and equipment from a wagon with a crest of their family—a feather with a swirling portal underneath. Their equipment must be protected and properly handled at all cost since this was essential for slaying a Dark Magi.

"You must have read about the spring nearby, haven't you?" Prince Leviathan was not surprised. Instead, air escaped his lips while showing a face of 'I don't get this kid most of the times'.

He took out his black cloak that protected him from the heat of the sun and the coldness of the night. It was a cloak with a wide hood that was more than five feet long but not exceeding their six feet of height.

To such expression, Young Prince Lee only chuckled while nodding with a grin.

"What can I do? You may go." Prince Leviathan fanned his hand. "Be back before lunch starts," he added, knowing that Lee will totally enjoy his free time and will not likely to return unless their guards would pull him out.

"I will!" he hummed softly while skipping like a young boy, his father could see blooming flowers and shining aura due to Young Prince Lee's current behavior as he had a bright face. Prince Leviathan could predict what his son has in mind— the scenery of the said spring.  Gray could indicate dullness and emptiness, however, that does not apply to the mesmerizing pupils of Young Prince Lee. It has warmth and comfort in those gaze.

Not far from the village area, there was a pathway connected to a stairway made of stones and rocks that leads to a tub. The tub was in a circular shape built from smooth stones. Young Prince Lee's lips were rounded as the sound of a whistle escaped his mouth.

Whistle~

"Wow! This village is really something!" He took off his upper clothes while placing one of his feet in the warm water.