Chapter 1

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Young Master Cetasion Kleiner, Son of the Great Duke and Duchess Kleiner, laid on his bed staring at the elegant ceiling. 

What was he doing you might be asking? 

I am not sure myself. I blinked not moving from my spot on my bed. 

Blink.

Blink.

I just had the craziest dream. 

I finally sighed and sat up, swinging my legs to the side of the grand bed. I grabbed the pills and the glass of water. 

My eyes closed for a second before a quick chug, I gulped down the bitter medicine. 

Even though I ate it for 13 years it doesn't get any sweeter. 

Though the small strawberry candy helped. 

"Young master. It is time to wake up." A voice sounded. the door opened and in came an old man in about his late 60's walked in. His name was Alter. 

I just hummed in response and watched as Alter walked in and started gathering clothes for the day. 

The old man has been with me since I was little. Even before I started getting more week. 

I stood up and walked over. He pulled out a white shirt with a blue vest with simple dark embroidery. Not too fancy, because of the income of the small manor I am staying in. Dark trousers accompanied it and a small black scarf. as Alter tied it I finally spoke up. 

"Alter..."I softly called out. hesitant at first.

"Yes, young master." he said finishing the knot and picnic put the discarded clothes. 

"Have...you ever had a weird dream before?" I softly asked as I collapsed into a small chair by the window.

Alter slightly surprised from the question stopped for a second but continued his task of tidying up the room. "Hmm, I believe everyone has dreams that can be considered strange."

"Yes, but mine is total nonsense." I murmured looking out the window. 

"Nonsense, young master?" The butler walked over, I looked over and saw him carrying a teacup out of nowhere. A tick formed on my forehead. I took a sip and realized it was hot chocolate. 

"Yes," I called softly, and finished the rest of the sugary drink before putting it down. I looked over at the butler and smiled without any warmth. "It was a dream where crowds of people cheered my name, calling me the Hero of Ivolene."

Alter flinched internally, I noticed and sighed staring back at the ceiling. "Not just that, but I was wielding a sword with weapon mastery and aura." 

Alter just silent stood by my said. 

The images came to my head. 

I was in a burning forest with soldiers everywhere collapsing from arrows. Just as one was about to hit me, a sword slashed it. 

I glanced over at the owner and it was a man, but everything else was blurry. Three others came and stood in front as well. 

A voice called out. 

"My lord! Hurry, Run!"

Another soon followed.

"Leave, my lord!

A third.

"Quickly, we will guard here."

And a fourth.

"My lord, I wish we could come to you more quickly in the past. Now leave!"

A fifth voice appeared right by my ear. 

"Leave quickly, my love."

A female voice, and a quick kiss on my cheek as black engulfed me.


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