CHAPTER 4 “You will be joining me today at the court’s gathering this afternoon,” Burk suddenly announced in the middle of what was a very quiet breakfast. “Why?” I asked with a yawn. Even after revealing my true powers during the battle of the wall and becoming the protector, I still spent most of my days at the workshop or at the farm helping Chi. I rarely ever attended court gatherings. I never enjoyed it. It was basically people drinking sparkly drinks and talking about the same things. They talked about the battle of the wall and doted on me as the protector, before returning to their favorite subject, steam fashion. “For court magician business,” Burk said, averting his eyes. “But why do I need to be there? You always go by yourself and told me what I needed to do.” “This time,

