The Court

I was walking with the council member. It took a while before we reach the thirteenth floor; the highest floor for the Grand Council. I’ve entered the halls where the Five Masters are waiting. “Ah, there you are, Master Asvra”, Master Evan said.

Did he just call me Master? Am I being promoted or something? If that’s the case, call me out. It only means more dead bodies to see.

I looked at the five of them. Thier black and long coat, and the five thrones of black skulls. The atmosphere is a little overwhelming upon staring at these walls and the whole interior. I lowered my head for respect.

“Good Morning, Master Evan, Master Noren, Master Garid, Master Eliva aaanddd Master Maleck”. Master Maleck looked at me not as an apprentice, but as a student just like everybody else.

“Master Asvra, the council had agreed… to let you lead the choir for the Seventeenth Ceremonial Skull tomorrow at the Main Floor. You’re the only person here who can please the Goddess through worship. Backing up now is not an option”, Master Eliva said.

Upon hearing those words, nostalgia filled my heart. And I embraced it, caress it, savoured it to my heart’s content! I almost jump in excitement.

“I’ve been waiting for this! I mean, It would be my pleasure. Thank you, sir, mam. The orchestra is ready. And it will only take an hour to memorize my written work. Thank you! Thank you!”. I bow down politely.

“Sorry for the disturbance. We are just making sure that you are prepared for tomorrow night. The last thing you’ve heard on the class is about basic summoning is it not?”, Master Eliva said.

I was filled with joy and pride on the moment that I’ve already forgotten about the skeleton duel later, or probably it is ongoing right now.

“Would you like us to make an exception for the dueling, Master Asvra?”, Master Noren said.

“No, Master Noren, It’s not necessary. I think I can participate in the duel just fine. One of the perks of being an apprentice is advance learning afterall”.

They all laughed except for Master Garid who’s about to explode in anger for waiting for me to leave.

“That’s my boy. Now, go down there and show them what you’re made of. And tell them it was me who teach you those incredible Enchantments”, Master Maleck laughed.

“Yes, Master. I will tell them. Though they’ve already knew”. Then I lowered my head before I leave. Somehow, it bothered me that they finally listen to my wishes step by step, and this is the first. I think that somehow, there’s a catch upon agreeing with my request.

The way they call me Master is only natural because of my Parents. The council renamed the tower by my Parent's last name, the tower of Valgrad. But I can’t think of it now. I’m happy.

Then I ran all way down to the sixth floor. When I entered, I saw my classmates summoned a basic skeleton. Most of it were incomplete and fragile.

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