Chapter 1
"Your highness, they're ready". I looked up
to see the reflection from the mirror. It was
Nathan, my personal aide who is indeed a
boy cause technically I find it weird when
some pinky smoochy and flirty female is to
be the one assisting me on daily basis
"TIl be there Nate, just give me a sec"
Nathan nodded and left the room. I sighed
as this was yet again, going to be a lengthy
day.
My father King Archemidius invited some
people but he also left yesterday to attend
a royal nmeeting in the council of the sea,
information has penetrated the kingdom
that the land and its trusty ally the ghouls
are said to be conspiring a plan against the
people of the sea which is I am one.
I walked across the hallway where many
Star Guard were standing on each side
wearing their uniform made from the scales of the ocean serpent from the deep hole called the Opal in Dark sea. The scale
can repel any metal that comes in contact
with it making it one of the strongest
weapons in the kingdom. I sighed as I stood
in front of the huge door that was designed
with pearls and other precious Vaxio in the
kingdom. I pulled a stern look and prepared
myself to meet the merpeople that father
invited. I pushed the door opened and my
eyes landed to the strongest people in the
Archea.
Merpeople has the ability to turn their tails
into feet which is why I walked towards
them trying to control and stop my body
from erumbling from their presence. Their
eyes wields dignity, power and authority
while I on the other hand is just a prince of
the Archea kingdom that still hasn't got his
power. I saw Nate looking at me and then I
heard a voice in my head.
"You're doing great your highness". I spared
him a look and nodded my head.
Merpeople can communicate through their
minds but we can only hear what the
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others are saying if they directed that
message to us or if they allow us.
Not long enough, I was in front of Ace
Matius, Fordinlock Berbi, Elevi Trific and
Len Jaliu. The strongest defender of the
kingdom. They are the protector of the sea.
Ace Matius, also known as The Dawn
Defender. He was tall and had a muscular
build, he's in his Late prime of Age. He has
this pair of golden eyes which is somewhat
similar to the color of the ray of sun. He
guards the pearl of the dawn in the East
and it is where the long old wise merpeople
stays, these people decides if the decision
of my father, King Archemidius is good for
the kingdom.
Fordinlock Berbi. The Serpents Master. Has
this scar on his neck and has a pair of dark
eyes that reflects the abyss. He protects
the deep hole, Opal in the Dark Sea in the
west. He commands the serpent of the sea
and has never lost in any battle. He wields
the protection of the Royal Armies and is
the left hand of my father.
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Elevi Trific. The Protector of The Heart of
the Sea although I always see him inside
the kingdom when the Heart of the Sea is
located in the North. He would always have
his cape and cold gaze and nobody has ever
seen him smile for once, rumor has it that
he was cursed by the Gods after he did
something horrible but no one knows what
he did, not the exact detail that is and
father always sends him with me if I go
somewhere else. If I'm with him, he doesn't
speak unless it's necessary and he always
sleeps but has this aura of authority around
him. Everyone fears him for he shows no
mercy and lastly, Len Jaliu.
The Healer of the Sea. He has the ability to
heal any damage that the sea has
encountered. He has this ocean eyes and is
about six years older than me. These
people are only the few of those who
wields tremendous power and
responsibility to the kingdom. Ace can
make one's power disapper, Fordinlock has
the power to control sea creatures, Elevi,
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fact, I think no one does except my father
he just, sleeps and Len who can purify any
impurities of the sea.
"Your highness" All of them then kneeled to
the ground as I lost my composure trying
to tell them that there is no need. It really
is embarrassing being respected by these
individuals who are far more powerful than
I am. After a few minutes, we are now
sitting in the huge table sipping tea. Yep,
there is indeed tea in the sea and that just
rhymed. Maybe that's my talent after all.
Rhyming.
"My apologies to all of you for the absence
of my father, he had some serious matters
to attend to". I said while my eyes are
closed. I didn't want to open them just
because I want to look calm and somehow
composed.
"We know your highness. The reason of
why we're here is to tell you that you are
going to the Academia tomorrow'. Forget
about me being calm and composed. I
immediately opened my eyes as I coughed
due to mv tea blocking mv airwavys.
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"W-what?! Y-you can't b-be serious Lord
Ace I mean wh-who even came up with this
idea-" "Your father came up with this idea.
He was supposed to tell you about this
matter but seems like he chickened out
because he knew that you'd react like this
that is why he asked us, to relay this
message to you".
I immediately went silent when Elevi spoke.
Now I know why father sent them here, I
can't beg or reason out with these people
neither can I use my puppy eyes that I've
practiced for this moment. As childish as it
may sound, I am afraid of leaving the
kingdom that I grew in. I only leave the
kingdom if father is with me or Elevi forces
me to come with him to awfully long
meetings. The Academia is where all the
higher ups students go to. It is where every
kind of people with huge names and power
sends their descendants to study for the
Academy hones every skill. But that is also
the reason why I am so shocked by the
news.
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abilities or whatever you may call it, I still
haven't got it and usually everyone's
powers should start manifesting at the age
of sixteen and here I am, turning eighteen
in the coming end of year which is
approximately six months from now on. If II
don't have my powers, I will surely fail in
the Academia without even trying and
what humiliation would that be for the Sea.
The only heir of the Royal Family of the Sea
failed because he doesn't have any powers.
The humiliation of it all. The heirs from our
Kingdom always became the most powerful
in their generation and none of them has
ever failed. Seems like I will be the one to
break our reign. "Seems like you have
agreed to it that is if you can disagree. We
leave tomorrow by dawn. I don't want you
to delay our travel so have your servant
prepare yours and his things. Both of you
are going and that is final". It irritates me
when Elevi acts like he's my brother of
some sort when he's not. I just nodded as
they stood up and nodded their heads as a
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my seat and left the hall.
I arrived at my room with Nate packing my
things and his. So, he knows about this too?
Well I shouldn't worry about him since he
already has his powers which he hasn't
showed me yet.
"Ive prepared our things for tomorrow
your-" "I said don't call me that". I spoke
sternly. He cleared his throat and spoke
"Yeah um, you should rest for now Alex". He
said leaving me in my room. I sighed and
jumped on my bed. I just wanted my life to
be simple. I would even want to stay in my
room if possible. It's just that I'm not
confident about myself, I don't have
anything to be proud of aside from the
name and blood that I possess as a royalty
of the sea. But the world seems so cruel
and decided to throw me into the ruthless
battlefield in the Academia.
Everyone in there holds imminent power
that they've bestowed from their parents
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begin with in training second of all, I'm not
strong enough and lastly I am very anxious
when there are people around me like I
have panic attacks if I get surrounded by
many individuals and so going to the
academy is going to be really hard. I sighed
once again and closed my eyes as I wanted
to get a good rest. I still have to plan
everything for tomorrow. I felt everything
around me seems to disappear and my
body began to shut off for the mean time. I
just want to dream something that'll help
me plan for tomorrow.
"Wake up Alex, we're going to leave". I
tiredly opened my eyes as I saw a blurry
figure in my sight.
"W-Where?" I asked turning my back on
him as I wanted to sleep longer. The fabric
of my blanket was perfectly snuggled up
my body and it seemed like my bed did not
want to let me go either.
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