chapter 19: young blood, old souls

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The story with King reading from a book focused on the history of the Boiling Isles.

King: The Boiling Isles, born from the flesh and bones of a fallen Titan. This original magic was so potent, all life on the Isles evolved to wield magic 
too. For years, we explored those power
freely. Until, a mysterious witch 
appeared who declared that he, and he alone, could speak to the island. He said that we were using magic all wrong. His teachings took hold, his strength
grew, and he became... Emperor Belos. 
Belos said that mixing magic was wrong, that only he had that right. So he created the coven system. And there, our knowledge was restricted, and our potential sealed away. Those who resist are called wild witches, and they face harsh punishment. Emperor Belos has since retreated into his castle. There are whispers that say he's planning something big."

Luz simply looks out the window.

Ray: "I wonder if catching Eda was part of his big plan. What do you think, Luz?........Luz?"

Luz stares at the tag on her cape, reading: 'To a young witch from her proud mentor EDA'

Luz: "I don't care what Belos is up to... because today, I'm saving Eda!"

Luz opened the door to a room decorated with weapons.

King: "Luz, what are you doing?"

Luz: "This is serious King. Eda used her power to save me and got caught by Lilith. Now she's the Owl Beast and is being taken before the Emperor! I don't know what he's planning to do with Eda, but I'm going to rescue her."

King: "Haven't you been listening to me? He's the Emperor! He's the most powerful witch alive!"

Luz: "King, please try to understand. Eda is in this situation because of me. Because of my stupid choice. I have to make up for it."

Ray: "But she's in her Owl Beast form! How will she even recognize you?"

Luz: "I don't know. But I have to try anyway."

King: "Well then, I'm going too."

Luz&Ray: "What?"

King: "Me and Eda don't always see eye to eye, but I do consider her family. I want her back as much as you do."

Luz: "Alright. Then we've got no time to lose!"

King: "Yeah! You coming Ray?"

Ray: "........sure."

Ray teleports them to Bonesborough. They had to make sure to Stay low, since there were lots of guards around. While they're walking, they noticed news broadcast on a crystal ball, being watched by allot of people.

Perry Porter: "Perry Porter coming to you live from outside the Emperor's Castle. Edalyn Clawthorne, known commonly as "Eda the Owl Lady," has been captured and has been brought 
before the Emperor."

Kikimora: "For the crime of attacking a 
coven leader and refusing to join a coven, Edalyn Clawthorne's body shall
be petrified in stone! Today, sundown, at the Conformatorium."

Ray randomly felt a vibration in his pocket, witch turned out to be his scroll. He picks up and hears Gus on the other end

Gus: "Guys! Are you watching?"

Willow: "Yes. We have to do something."

Ray: "Well we're trying."

Willow: "Ray! Oh thank titan you're alive. Is Luz there? Is she okay?"

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