Chapter
Three
Maiden
Warriors
Alythia, the Charisleb
princess, seemed to be an unreachable prize. Almost all young men in the City
of Excelion
desired her. Petite in frame yet strong, always a pleasant sight to behold. Her
threadlike locks frame her beautiful face, gleaming eyes and vibrant lips that are
often parted by her contagious smile. Not only was she a great beauty, but she
is accustomed to the circle of wealth and influence in her kingdom.
There is another
beauty equally unreachable in the land
of Acropetros. Her name
is Kohara. She has an immaculate face that is often caught pensive. She has
been to several countries in search of adventure that will amuse her fancy. Her
family is one of the most affluent royalties in their land. All of the young
men in Acropetros admire her but no one dared to pursue her affection. No one
could provide an explanation for the hesitations. And it remains a mystery up
until now.
The Great Master
favored these maidens. They were particularly selected among ladies who serve
his courts. Their devotion in knowing the Master and serving him is noteworthy.
Loving him is their chief occupation. But this does not indicate their
weakness. Alythia and Kohara are warriors, esteemed as captains in the company
of royal guards and soldiers of the Master. And they are always ready to face
battle and against the attacks of the evil lord Bastian.
The pauper was one of
those who thought of winning the affections of either of the princesses. He is
caught in a dilemma. He is mindful of the counsel of the Acropetros elders that
it is beneficial to pursue the heart of a fellow Acropetrosian but his heart is
drawn to Alythia. Kohara had given him attention in the past and they had
several exchanges of correspondence. But it never grew to something really
special.
He sought the counsel
of a few trusted confidants to help him see the issues of his heart. He also
sought the direction of the Master. He arrived to a resolution to pursue the
most special princess he ever beheld.
Even if the idea of
Alythia paying him a short glance is remote to becoming a reality, the pauper
did not shrink to the thought of pursuing the Charisleb princess.
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