Dance of Blood and Magic ENG

Unexpected Supports

The dinner at Castle Austin had ended, and the deep conversations had given way to walks in the dimly lit garden. Charlotte and Aelia walked slowly through the garden. The cool night breeze whispered through the trees, while the moonlight cast a peaceful glow around them.

Aelia broke the silence, bowed her head and spoke. "Charlotte, I apologize on behalf of my mother. You know that sometimes she speaks without thinking. Please, do not pay attention to what she says. She can sometimes... go too far."

Charlotte heard Aelia's apology, but her mind was elsewhere. The conversation during the meal and Aelia's mother's words had ignited a spark of jealousy within her. The fact that Aelia had once admired Engfa kept revolving in her mind.

He took a deep breath, tore his eyes away from the dancing leaves in the garden and looked at Aelia. "Aelia, I am not angry with your mother," he said in a low voice. Then, without looking away, he asked, "But there is something on my mind... You once said that you admired Engfa. Where and how did you meet? When did you first see her?"

Aelia noticed the seriousness in Charlotte's eyes and smiled slightly. They walked in silence for a while. Then she took a deep breath and began to recount her memories as if refreshing them. "I think it was a few years ago," she began. "A group of dangerous witches cornered me. I actually thought I could handle it, but... it was harder than I thought. Just when I thought everything was over, Engfa appeared."

Aelia's eyes were distant, deep in the moment. "At that moment, it was as if a storm had broken out. Engfa emerged with determination and strength. The darkness and energy around him was so intense that everyone's eyes locked on him with fear and admiration. He raised his hands and his words echoed magically in the air. Blue flames suddenly appeared around us, pushing back the witches who had cornered me."

Aelia took a deep breath and smiled. "At that moment, I was fascinated not only by Engfa's strength, but also by his confident stance and courage. I admired him, perhaps it was a youthful admiration... Perhaps it was a feeling mixed with gratitude for a savior."

As Charlotte listened to Aelia's story, the jealousy inside her gave way to a little admiration. Engfa's strength and courage had captivated her once more. But even so, hearing this memory had caused another small spark to light inside her. "And... then?" Charlotte asked curiously, "What did you feel at that moment?"

Aelia shrugged lightly. "Afterwards, I watched Engfa from afar for a while. There were so many people around him... Even if he felt something, it was hard to admit it. Over time, I realized that what I felt for someone like him was nothing more than admiration. He was like something from another world. But still, I never forgot that moment."

Charlotte was grateful for Aelia's honesty. She understood Aelia's admiration as a youthful whim. Her jealousy subsided a little, but knowing how impressive and powerful Engfa was only deepened her attachment to him.

Aelia paused a little longer as she continued walking. She sighed and turned her eyes to Charlotte. "Charlotte... I was there the night you were sealed," she said softly. Charlotte was intrigued by this confession, and she turned her head to pay attention to Aelia.

"I didn't know that..." said Charlotte, in surprise. "So what did you see?"

Aelia smiled, her eyes sparkling as if she were reliving that night. "That night... it's impossible to forget. You and Engfa... In the middle of everything, time seemed to stop. Everyone around you went silent, as if you were trapped in a magical circle. Your eyes... There was such a strong connection between your eyes as you looked at each other, it was impossible not to see it. It was as if the souls of the two beings were entwined."

Aelia's voice trembled slightly as she recalled that night. "As you approached Engfa, the air around you grew heavy, dense. When the moment of sealing came, your hands had come together. When your hands touched... it was as if a glowing ring of light appeared around you. Both of your seals glowed at the same time, and... everything seemed to freeze in an instant."