Magic And Mayhem

Chapter 2

Cassidy

As I curse my boss for ruining all my plans while getting ready at the same time to get to my office. I inform my uncle that I will be late for our meeting .

As I reach my office located in the very outskirts center of our magical faction and enter the training hall I find my boss in the middle of room holding a meeting and all mantle forces of our unit gathered around him. My boss Arlin Pyros is a tall, imposing figure, standing at about six feet. He possesses sharp features, with high cheekbones and a strong jawline that give him an air of authority. His hair is a deep auburn, streaked with strands of silver, his eyes are an intense shade of amber. He is dressed in robes adorned with intricate symbols representing his power over fire.

As Everyone arrives and meeting begin. My boss says in a serious tone "Listen everyone, the Conclave has announced the Magical League. For the first time in history of Eldoria, all the faction leaders have best members of their police force units to compete and work together. Which is miracle in itself given the political situation of our world and its bloody history of wars between various magical factions."

" Sir, But why are you calling all of us in the middle of night to talk about some magical league." I ask

"Because this is urgent " he says in a calm tone

"The Conclave is counting on us. We need to prepare and select best candidate for the league and the final names must be sent in within two hours, as it will begin in two days ." I see that everyone is surprise to hear this.

Then suddenly boss says " All captain partcipation is essential,"

"But,sir I am just level six witch with healing specialty, I will not make a good candidate for the league."I try to protest but he cuts me off "The Mantle Forces need you, Cassidy. This is your chance to prove yourself and despite your smart mouth and little respect for rules and regulations I know you really do care about our realm and has great potential even when you try to hide it for some reason."

That shut me up pretty quickly. For two years now I have worked for the mantle forces as a normal witch and worked hard to hide my true magic abilities only revealing what is present on my official paper as my power and also only solving crimes like burglaries, break-ins, and the misuse of minor magical practices and performing my duties such as patrol work and checking against love potions and not getting in high profile cases and keeping low profile but the commander suspects that I was downplaying my abilities and his words prove that.

I know my boss he never do anything without good reasons and that is why despite all my grumblings and irritation with this situation I pay attention . So, while my boss talk about The Magical League? I start thinking about what the competition will entail.

"Anything else, sir?" someone asks from the back

"Just remember the stakes. This is about the future of our realm. The Magical League will determine the balance of power among the factions."

"Noted, sir,"

"Good Night everyone, and all the captain meet me in office at 10 in the morning. I will give you all more information about league and your competitors. Untill then you all have only few hours to pack your bags and getting ready to leave for the enchanted forest where the first trial will be held." 

With a final "yes, sir," from everyone the meeting ends, leaving me feeling more restless than before.