Chapter 30 - 30: Witch Involvement (2/2)
”Sister Rean, are you truly certain you didn't do anything to him? You didn't drug him, did you?” Freya turned to Rean as she said in an audible whisper.
Lady Rean could only respond with a heavy sigh and disbelief. How can she doubt her? She wasn't even knowledgeable about herbs unless they are cooking ingredients.
She shifted her gaze at the young witch around his mid-teens. The expression on his face states he is expecting something else.
They can't help looking at each other, hoping to understand his gaze. Was there anything strange on their face? Their appearance is quite normal.
Little Eu stepped up and decided to break the awkward silence. They are already pressed in time, and they failed to figure out the enemy's intentions.
”Hello, I am Eu from the Oracle clan. May I know who you are and your intention of crossing the borders to another Realm? Lady Rean said you are spying on them.” Little approaches the witch.
He looks at the beautiful little girl with captivating amethyst eyes. He never met anyone from the Oracle clan.
It was long rumored that Oracles were annihilated two hundred years ago. He can't believe that it was a hoax.
'They actually still exists!' the witch once again exclaimed in his head. Then a thought came to him, 'Was she kidnapped as well? I need to save her! Wait that can't be right...'
”You are an actual Oracle? You are so young… Did they abduct you too..?” he curiously asked.
”Well, we can grow old, too, like normal beings.” Eu responded as she helplessly sighs and continues, ”And no. I am not. They are my friends.”
”I'm sorry. It is believed in the Middle Realm that Oracles no longer exists. Forgive my rudeness.” the young witch explained as he continues, ”You are friends with the Guardians? What are you doing here?”
”It's a long story. Let's discuss that another time...” Eu calmly responded.
She wanted to explain, but they don't time for leisure talk. They have to find out what happened in the Middle Realm that made them appear in Celesea.
The witch has calmed down a hundred folds in front of her presence. He can't help himself divulging information about their business in Celesea.
”I am called Gwyddien. I am a witch working directly under the Divine Witch Circe of the Middle Realm…” he began.
He showed them his proof of identity- a pure mini crystal ball with a red tassel hanging on it. He began telling the story about the Magic Mirror stolen from his Realm…
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Two years ago, a phenomenon called a Solar Eclipse happened in the Middle Realm. This occurrence helps them to foretell the future or give them warnings.
On the other hand, Oracles uses star formations. The Witches and Oracles are known never to coexist because of their close resemblance and different beliefs.
Solar Eclipses are regular occurrences in the Middle Realm. That fateful night has given them a very dreadful premonition— the Blood Moon.
It was foretold that once it finally occurs, an imminent calamity will befall them. The Divine Witch Circe quickly ordered to fortify the Ancient Artifact's seal.
Much to everyone's surprise, shadows have already infiltrated the palace. Their goal is to steal the Ancient Artifact under the Divine witch Circe's protection.
A fierce battle between the Witches of Whiskershire and the Shadows commence. Hundreds of Magic Casters died that fateful night trying to protect the stolen artifact...
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”Wait. Did you say, two years ago?” Eu asked as she confirms the information.
She underwent an awakening two years ago. Could it be that her powers early manifestation is related to the said event?
”When exactly, two years ago?” She then calmly asked again.
The male witch Gwyddien carefully thinks as he recalls that fateful day. The Shadows' appearance was so sudden yet memorable to each one of them.
He is a young witch apprentice under the Divine Witch Circe. He might not be allowed to join the intense battle, but he was there the entire time.
”Its a day of the Mystic Moon. I think it is also called a moonless night…” he discloses.
Little Eu's hand quivers as she recalls that fateful night. Her early awakening also brought horrors to her, and she wanted to stop the tragedies that will occur.
”What exactly can the mirror do?” Little Eu looks at him intently as she asked.
”The Divine Witch said it is a gateway between realms. It can summon and bring forth anyone from anywhere...” he revealed.
”Do you mean the shadows stole the Gateway of Realms two years ago?” Little Eu asked.
Gwyddien only nods at the intensity of her voice. She might be young, but her aura is really oppressive. He can only submit to her.