20. Era

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The odds were in my favor this week. The Wolfbloods have a meeting with the other Lands for the first three days, and they've decided to take me to meet their grandmother, Queen Lucia Iris-Faye Esven. And why is this a good thing? Because they would have to go to the Imperial City and stay there for three nights, leaving the castle empty for me, Connie, Rubio and Zackery.

Yes, that's right. All of the Wolfbloods and their three generals were going. Except for their grandfather, who I assume will be with Queen Lucia for the time being.

"Why do all of you have to go?" I decided to ask.

"Because our coronations are different, we change from king to king every three years. And they would need to know what the Court planned in case we crown my uncles again," Seth explained. Then he groaned. "And we're going because of 'training'."

"It's not that bad. You'll have Travis and Henry there," Saoirse noted.

"Who is Travis and Henry?" I asked.

"Prince Travis and Prince Henry to you," she corrected me. "The princes of Jackens, the griffin kingdom."

"Griffin?"

She nodded. So griffins do exist, or part griffin at least. I wonder if they look like what humans describe them as. With the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, with wings as well. But do they steal gold and jewelries because it's their nature?

"We'll take you to Jackens some other time," Seth told me.

And with that they left. I was going to suggest tracking Seth's true name with Connie but Wěi Lóng decided to train me. And it was a tough morning. He taught me what I already know, except he gave me some tips to handle the sword. From thousands of years of experiences, no one can compare. In the afternoon, it was finally our time to rest. And since he's keeping Connie and I on a tight leash, we decided to read the book Alex gave me in the garden just outside the castle. And Connie was more than happy to read and explain to me. Wěi Lóng on the other hand was more interested in setting flowers on fire.

Era of Peace had been for four-thousand years, or even more. It was when ColumbKille ruled, and people were happy with that decision. Though all are achilleas, each Land has their own language and tradition, and the term for it was called Raldhim. So many beautiful festivals, culture and clothing. 

But Crom Cruach decided that he was right to rule. Crom Cruach wasn't actually his real name, it was given by the people. In Irish mythology, Crom Cruach means bent or crooked. And he was a god-worshipper. Or in this case, he makes people worship him. And it's fitting for his name. But the thought that he is my father sent shivers down my spine. I can't believe I'm related to this man of darkness.

During Crom's reign began a new era, the Era of Darkness, and it was how he earned his title, the Dark One. His reign lasted for three-thousand years or more.

"Did Alex give you that?" Wěi Lóng asked when he noticed what Connie and I was talking about.

"Yeah. I thought I could use some help when it comes to history of the achilleas," I told him.

"Could I take a look?" He asked, and stared longingly at the book before taking it when trembling hands when I handed it. I didn't point it out. He flipped through some of the pages and gave a shaky smiled. "Typical Alexandros, keeping journals of the past. I remember seeing him with this at the start of the Rebellion. I can't believe it isn't in shreds yet."

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