1st part of the 7th chapter

the seventh chapter commences:

Chapter VII: Secrets of the Mist

“They’re now gone, so what’s all these about?” asked Master Shang.
“Ishnu-dal-dieb, be patient. This is a secret, kept for long and none but the Holy Guardian and I know. We’ve seen in our meditations, that one whom you trusted might be conspiring against you to aid the Dragon-lords, or we feared, Avernis to destroy your Order and the Kingdom of Ossir.”
“What?!”
Looking at his surprised face, Lady Chie Kuan calmed him down, “Don’t worry, it’s just a vision. No one can be sure that whether it’s true or otherwise. Nonetheless, you best be careful not to simply trust anyone. The two Kingdoms can’t afford to lose you to the clutches of death.”
“Well, what did you see in it?”
“Believe me,” answered Queen Khoo, “you do not want to know at all. If you still wished to know, then let me tell you. I saw Lord Jason the Viscount, Lord Cheng the Count, Lady Xuan the Countess, Lord Benjamin the Inquisitor, as well as two Dragon-lords, and… and even…”
“What is it? Tell me now! One must be able to defend himself from any harm.” Master Shang, now intrigued by the vision, began to ask for the roots of it.
“Even your Archpriestess is in it as well,” continued Lady Chie Kuan, in assistance to complete the previous sentence. This revelation shocked him to the core, although he somehow suspected conspiracy, never did he thought of this.
“I know it’s a heavy blow to you, but you’re once under my tutelage, and both of us wanted to protect you from harm’s way. It’s best that you find someone whom you can trust, as this future is shrouded with mist.”
“Your Majesty, there’s something I need to ask you. Is it a grave mistake which I’ve done to leave Istarugah and joined the Knights, ultimately meeting her? Is it a foolish move for me to look upon her for more than once?”
Now Queen Khoo patted his head, and said, “The High King of Ossir surely knows the potential of his subjects well, or else you won’t even become the Archknight, let alone standing here to deliver his plight. As for your question, before I can answer you, I wished to ask you again, isn’t being a defender your greatest passion?”
“Yes. I admit that when comes to matters of defense, I’m keen of it.”
“That’s why,” continued Queen Khoo, “You’ve found your destiny by embracing your own desires. It’s never a wrong move to do this. You’re meant to become what you are. Ask the Holy Guardian here, what she has seen in you, your destiny, your fate and your life.”
“Yet it seems that I’ve been robbed of my smile and happiness ever since I took this office four years ago. I feel that not even the Five can fathom my thoughts. It’s a great agony and pain in me. For all these long years, I served the Order for the sake of the Kingdom’s survival, but what did I get in return? I know it full well that I couldn’t suppress my rage effectively, and thus scared many people out of my sight. Now I’m alone, though many sought to help me.” Then Master Shang gave a deep sigh, as though as he grieves his own fate.
“Maybe you should think of this.” answered Queen Khoo, “You’re aware of your weakness. Your rage is my biggest pain in the past. If you truly liked a person, then you should know what she likes. Helpfulness and kindness are two greatest qualities in which man can possess. Do use it wisely and comply to any requests your friends needed. However, if you think that you’re not appreciated, then the next time you may as well consider not bothering to help them at all.”

the next one shall come on the 10th january.. and henceforth, will only be posted once per week.. due to the beginning of the school term...

part 3 of chapter 6

the continuation....

“Wait here while I report to Her Royal Majesty.” said Lord Jerome.
“Well, besides the Queen, there’s one more person I think you will like to meet.” said Master Shang.
“Who’ll be the person whom I wished to meet?” asked Lady Yen.
“One who is equivalent with you, a great master of lore of druidism and arcane, perhaps divine magic as well. She’s the head of the Order of Tirisfil, religious order of the elves, ranked after the Queen only. She… is the Holy Guardian of Istarugah, Lady Chie Kuan, heir apparent to the throne.”
“You still remembered her?” asked Master Ran, “After all these years we left here? Now that we’re once again here, for sure you’re anxious to see her, isn’t it not?”
“Yes…”
All of a sudden, two figures appeared out of nowhere. All of them bowed down, as they knew what it implied. Queen Khoo and Lady Chie Kuan appeared right in front of them, bade them to rise.
“Your Majesty, Your Honors, it has been a decade since we last met. High winds of time becomes a tide of darkness, and out of all choices, we’re here to seek your counsel to combat your old nemesis, the Nether Lord Avernis.”
Lady Chie Kuan replied, “Can the formalities. Ten years I haven’t see you, and now you’re the Archknight of the Kingdom of Ossir, the greatest defender of the eastern front. The grace of sunlight is with you for sure. As for you, Master Ran, you’re not only the Archbishop, but somehow had the affection of our Royal Highness here.” She looked at Lady Valerie, who just turned away, face turned red.
And thus they entered the Palace, while Queen Khoo bade them to sit. “Dire straits are the words I can describe in regards to our current situation. Another city of the Dragon-lords fell, and each day past hastens our downfall.”
“Agreed with,” said Master Ran, “for out of this reason we came to you. We’ve no idea on who this Nether Lord is, nor do I think anyone within the Kingdom will know as well.”
“You’re taught to learn the elven lore since you first came here. Nonetheless, the elven lords had a council the day before, and we decided to hear your opinions in regards of aiding the Dragon-lords in their defense.”
All eyes now looked downwards, as though something has clouded their minds. It was near midday, and the sun shone above the Palace in a majestic manner. Though it was summer the tall trees kept the place cool.
After long last, Master Shang broke the silence, “Your Majesty, the Dragon-lords, for long, are our greatest enemies ever since the founding of the Order. This you know. Even so, the people of the eastern frontiers desired peace. Thus, it can be said that we should aid them against Avernis, but in return they must relinquish all enmity between both sides as well. Should we not help them, and they fall, then both kingdoms will be directly exposed. By then Avernis would have returned to full power, and will be well nigh invincible.”
Queen Khoo was satisfied with her former apprentice’s analysis, and she replied, “I’ll tell you, that one of you must contact the High King of Ossir as soon as possible. I’ll have the need to commune with him. Who among you all can do that for me, do it quickly. As for you, Master Shang, kindly stay here later, as we have secrets to tell you. For the others, the city is open to all of you. Feel free to explore it yourself. If there’s nothing in say, let it be. You have my leave to go.”

the seventh chapter shall begin on the new year!
"happy new year to all of you here!" -- the archknight