22 Fernand's decision Aegiri's story

Aegiri slept peacefully without knowing anything that was happening in the capital after her little accidental demonstration of magic.

The Third Prince Denis and the First Princess Kiara tried to obtain an audience with their father the King to be able to inform him what happened the night before in the house of the Principal, but the King seemed to have other matters to attend to. The First Prince Fernand knew that his sister Kiara and his brother Denis had not the slightest idea of what had really happened, and Fernand understood that they were going to report what happened as an inexplicable strange phenomenon.

Fernand was at a crossroads: telling his father what had really happened or trusting Rodse and feigning ignorance on the subject.

Meanwhile, Rodse was also not quite sure of the decision that Fernand would take and began to take action in the event that Royalty found out about the magic of Aegiri. Rodse understood perfectly that once he was informed, the King would look for the child and wash his brain to have it as his perfect deadly weapon against his enemies.

Among these enemies were many people of unknown origins, but with a position high enough for the king to avoid touching them. Of course, Rodse was part of that list, and now that his master turned out to be a traitor to the kingdom, the King had Rodse in his sights and every so often soldiers came to interrogate him.

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Diara and Pardy told them everything that happened to Sert and Dert. None understood the severity of the matter, but they knew that Aegiri was someone different from what was seen before and they swore that they would never speak of the subject with another soul. In addition, the Principal mentioned that the subject was very delicate and serious and that they should protect Aegiri.

Rodse knew that he could trust Diara, as the Sixth Princess became very friendly with Aegiri and that she did not take much with her siblings except for Fernand and Artion. Fernand was deciding what to do while Artion does not talk much. Diara hated his older sister Kiara. Only three people knew their twisted personality very well: Fernand, Artion, and Diara.

Fernand is older than Kiara for three years and was the one who was watching her since she was born. His father loved her very much and always had her near him, which provoked that little by little she began to behave with the same arrogant and egocentric attitude of her father. A few years later a terrible accident occurred that involved the king's five children, and one was never seen again. That was the Second Prince, whose name is no longer mentioned and was five years younger than Fernand. The Third Prince Denis and the Second Princess were too small to remember what had happened, but Fernand was etched in the depths of his heart, making it clear that Kiara was a wolf disguised as a sheep.

Artion never mentioned the reason behind he hated Kiara, and Diara just didn't like her.

Fernand was still walking in circles when someone knocked on his door.

"Son, can we talk?" a soft, faint voice was heard.

Fernand knew it was his mother who spoke. He quickly went to open the door and let his mother came to his room.

The Queen was once a beautiful woman and strong, kind and merciful. All the people loved her, and the king listened attentively to her advice because she was wise too. However, one fateful day the Queen was walking through the Castle Gardens and was poisoned with a Zaf Needle. The 'Zaf Needle' is capable of being thrown at a distance of 500 meters and not deviating from its course. Its venom comes from a viper known as 'Xedash' which in the language of dragons means 'grief and pain' There was no cure for that poison and since then the Queen has gradually weakened. When she came to visit his son, she could still walk with a cane as a support.

"My little Fernand. You look restless, and that's why I come to give you some advice: remember that in this world everything that happens has a reason, and that reason can help you find your true path. Besides, you should think about what would happen if your father found out. " His mother watched him with eyes full of love, said goodbye and then retired.

The Queen's words surprised Fernand.

An hour after the Queen was gone, Fernand was called to the throne room.

Fernand was unsurprised and went directly to attend what his father desired of him.

Upon reaching the door of the throne room, he noticed that the guards were slightly anxious; their eyes were terrified as if they were witnessing a critical but clearly problematic event. Fernand contemplated them for a while and entered the room.

Upon entering, he found all his brothers were present, except for the two twins who were studying at the Academy.

Each one of the princes and princesses was occupying their respective position according to the order of their birth.

The princesses were formed in the following way:

+ First Princess Kiara

+ Second Princess Tauriel

+ Third Princess Mist

+ Fourth Princess Samel

+ Fifth Princess Christine

The princes were disposed of in the following manner:

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+ Third Prince Denis

+ Fourth Prince Kent

+ Fifth Prince Artion

For Fernand, it was an unusual sight, since all these siblings did not get along very splendidly, and it was arduous to maintain an environment as peaceful as the one he was witnessing at the same moment.

"My greetings to the King" Fernand bowed with some concern that no one noticed before the middle-aged man who was accommodated on the magnificent throne.

The man bore a tired face, and his facial features were proof that in his youth he was a handsome and burly man. Now he was tired, and his hair that once was a deep blue ocean had strips of gray hair. His age was between 40 and 50 years, but one could see that the wars in which he fought were leaving little by little a mark. Even after the deliberate poisoning of his beloved Queen left him in a depressive state. Many distrusted his ability to reign, but the King managed to overcome the depression and returned to its optimum state. However, psychological damage and physical wounds were notable even after several years.

That ambitious man was undoubtedly the King of Melo, father of Fernand and of the other eleven.

"My firstborn and heir, I have learned through your siblings Kiara and Denis that, like them, you were present the moment when the bizarre phenomenon happened, and you unexpectedly entered the building where it happened. Could you tell me what happened in there?" The King was genuinely distressed, worried and frightened, but at the same time excited. The King thought that, if it was what he believed, then all the fundamental problems and diplomatic and social crises that the kingdom was facing would be considered resolved.

Fernand perceived the change in his father after those words had left his father's mouth. He frowned. Fernand recalled what his mother advised him, and, with a serious and calm expression, he responded to his father "In fact, it was a failed experiment of the Principal. You, my father, know better how he is and his love for continuous experimentation. You should even know that this man is still a mystery to the kingdom"

The King momentarily discouraged himself but recovered instantly.

"I see... It's a disgrace, but good. Thank you for your time. Everyone can leave."

After everyone was gone, the King pondered about the dignified attitude that his legitimate heir presented. In that, Denis and Kiara entered again.

"My King, I don't think Fernand speaks with the truth. I wish I acquired your permission to monitor him from now on" Denis maintained a malicious smile on his face.

Denis, as the third prince, was always jealous of Fernand and how their mother appreciated Fernand more than all her other children. In the present circumstances, there was an opportunity to ascend in power.

Among the twelve sons of the king, three of them inherited the temperament of their father, four of their mother's, two of their paternal grandfather's and three of their maternal grandfather's. Among the three who inherited the same temperament as the king were Kiara, Denis, and Serd.

Therefore, one could have an idea of how cursed those three were, not to say the First Princess Kiara

When Kiara heard Denis' plan, she couldn't stand her laughter. The king stared at her. Kiara was silent immediately.

"My first daughter and my third child, I know I can trust the task of watching over your older brother without him noticing to the both of you. Remember his level of magic has surpassed level four" The king knew the Queen had gone to speak to Fernand before he called for him.

Denis and Kiara merely nodded and withdrew from the presence of their father.

Fernand knew his father and his siblings suspected him, but he nevertheless decided to trust Rodse. Altogether because they were apprentices to the same teacher, only Fernand had not been for so long like Rodse.

As the king was aware of that, he knew Fernand would be supporting Rodse and more after the Queen's visit.

No one would ever have thought that this decision by Fernand would represent precisely the exact moment for the fate of the mighty kingdom to be decided.

The fates were determined and there was only one source to alter them. But the price would be something no man, elf or Dragon Man could afford and resist the unimaginable consequences of it. Even the spiritual beasts would be doomed if the payment were to take place.