A Land of Magic: Mahika

CH03: Three Treasures

CHAPTER 03
THREE TREASURES

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-Sky Household: Affiliate House of the Sanchez Household-
"WHAT NOW?" 

Lord Clarkson, the Head of the Bureau of Private Eyes, was beyond shocked to read the reports of a news article that arrived at his estate. Apparently, words spread faster than the words themselves. 

"First, Lady Serene and now this? The Pearl of Truth?" 

He quickly took his coat and set out, rushing to the Flavius Household to see Lord Anthony Rouge Flavius, the Head of the Flavius Household. Lord Clarkson brought his briefcase that contains his collected evidence. Time is ticking like a bomb, having the lord anxiously pacing back and forth.

-Flavius Household: Crown of Mahika-
As soon as he entered the Flavius Manor, Lord Flavius immediately informed him about the missing heirloom which is also considered as National Treasure to Mahika.

"Lord Sky, I am afraid that the Pearl of Truth was stolen."

Lord Flavius brushed his fading golden-like hair, appearing like the sun.

"The thief must be a professional at stealing. Not even our most trained knights noticed their presence," his face crumbled, showing Lord Clarkson the hall where the said Pearl of Truth was placed. "Do investigate."

Alas, before Lord Clarkson could even start investigating and searching for more clues, the Sanchez Household summoned him with urgency. 

As it was the household of his late wife, he decided to pay a visit to see his son and respect the Head of the Sanchez. 

Yet again, due to unfortunate measures, he was unable to catch a glimpse of his son Claude. He only heard baffling reports, stunned to hear the Twin Sword went missing as well.

"The Twin Sword from the Sanchez Household and the Pearl of Truth from the Flavius Household..."

-Sky Household: Affiliate House of the Sanchez Household-
He marched back to his office, pinning papers related to his work. As he noticed a common relation to the stolen items, he thought that the thief will move on to the next target soon. 

"The Endevane's Emerald Staff must be the next target. Will Lord Endevane even listen to me?" 

Lord Clarkson sighed, choosing a horse from the stable while muttering to himself. It was worth trying, despite knowing the Lord Endevane will only ridicule him.

However, after a week, the thief didn't show up as a new semester began. 

-Mahiwagang Mahika Academy- 
Students of esteemed houses walked through the gates, bragging how great their vacation was. Among them was a black-haired lad, appealing with elegance and pride. His eyes reflect like emeralds, causing the ladies to stare at his demure. 

Young René Axel San of the Endevane Household, took a serious pride in both the San Household and the Endevane Household. He always had a sword around him, carrying both emblems of his parents. 

"René!"

The white-haired lad, already introduced as Claude Felix Sky, walked straight at him from his carriage.

"How was your vacation?"

"Terrible, if I may say," he puffed, marching forth with Young Claude beside him. "Both my father and my grandfather are worried about my sister's declining health. I could barely breathe the tense atmosphere in both manors."