1 A calm day at Chaldene

“.. Treading steps.. sighing breath.. flapping robes.. clanking swords....”

Drap.. drap.. drap...

A magic knight ran away from something while casting his spell. In the middle of the forest that stretches hills, he tried to escape from the figure who was chasing him. The sword called A Froura that acted as a wand also glowed blue, responding to Magia and the spells cast on it.

“... Fairy dust...”

Dark blue magic dust scattered in the air. Dust that creates the illusion of light for anyone who hits it.

"Hahaha... Repel..."

A Unicorn who was the target of the magic easily dispelled. His eyes could clearly see where the magic knight was going. Even in the difficult terrain of the forest, his four legs are able to catch up with agility.

"tch"

“... Enlightening...” the unicorn's horn glowed white. The light spread in all directions and dispelled the darkness of the forest, making the target more clearly visible.

"Ah damn, he used that light magic again..." the knight couldn't immediately look back because the bright light of magic would hurt his eyes instantly.

"Hahahahaha......... looks like I'll win again this time.. 100 years too soon for you to feel like you've won from me" said the Unicorn without slowing down his steps.

"We'll see.. HUP..!!"

Suddenly the magic knight just disappeared from view.

“..!!!!” The confused unicorn looked left and right, turning its ears back and forth. Even though the knight was still in front of his eyes and shone with the light of Enlightening, but why did he suddenly disappear and leave no trace of sound?

srak... srakk...

The bushes far ahead sounded like they were moving as if someone was behind them.

"Hehehe.. there you are...." Unicorn began to walk carefully so that his arrival was not noticed. However..

"HUP..!! JHAA...!!!!” suddenly the Knight sat on his back, out of nowhere he came.

“...!!!!” The surprised unicorn was at a loss for words.

It turned out that the knight had been hiding above the height of the tree trunk. He had thrown a stone into the bushes there when the Unicorn looked the other way. It distracts him from paying attention to how close he is.

“YEEEIII... I WON.... right, Cyari..???”

"hahahahaha.... that's right... my students are getting clever day by day huh..."

"It's great that I can disappear without a trace and without a sound??"

"Yes... who did you learn to .."

Without getting off the back of Chari the Unicorn, Peter the magic knight continued their chat. The sorcery master and his disciple then descended the hill and walked home, returning to the capital where the fortress of Gi Ankalia where Peter lived was located. Yes, Peter the Guardian of Chaldene lives in one of the 9 great castles of Arc Chaestra. A thousands year old castle whose strength knows no age.

"From.. my friend, Damian the Shapeshifter.. they are very good at disguise, hiding, disappearing.. basically about escaping from the enemy without worrying about being chased.. I really admire them .."

"It was their circumstances that forced them to find a way to survive.. a way of survival that is no longer needed, but remains to this day."

"Wow .. again there is a historical story that you have not told me huh .."

"Since you already know the other clans, wouldn't it be more fun if you heard the story from them yourself?" Today, too, Cyari's golden yellow mane looks smooth and beautiful. What do you think the secret is? Even though human hair that has used a series of hair care products is sometimes not that soft and shiny..

"... I miss them Cyari, it's been quite a while we haven't seen each other again... should I just call them again, okay?"

"Why not? You're the one who has the spell..”

“.. I got an idea.. I think it would be much better if we had our own communication device huh.. so there's no need to wait for me to contact them, but they can also contact me or anyone between us anytime and anywhere.. a good idea .. hm hmmm ..." while nodding Peter expressed his thoughts.

"Hahaha.. yes.. do as you please.."

Then there was a moment of silence as Peter began to think about his new idea. What kind of communication tool will he create? It seems that something small and practical will make it very easy for users. How about making it look like an accessory that you wear every day? The model must be similar because it will be a friendship item. Then the spell sequence? Maybe he could store permanent spells in the form of solid Magia in it.. Solid Magia that would become the memory of storing spell sequences. Then as a magic activator, the user only needs to drain a small amount of their Magia to activate the spell. very practical isn't it? Wow Peter really can't wait to get to Gi Ankalia then started experimenting with creating a new communication tool.

In the midst of silence, Cyari opened their conversation again.

"... what do you think about your life, Peter?"

"Eh? Why are you suddenly asking that?” Peter, who had previously been lost in his ideas, was surprised to be asked an unusual question.

"Just answer first.."

“Hemm… I guess I enjoy everything that happens in my life and the process anyway... learning magic and adventuring with you.. serving as the guardian knight of Chaldene because I was trusted by people.. meeting friends fellow leaders of other countries and saved Arc Chaestra together with them.. well I feel I have no major complaints.. I'm grateful for all of them.. especially because right now I'm surrounded by good friends.. the best part of my life is when I meet them. .."

"Friends.. thank goodness now you want to make friends again.."

"They're all very nice.. I'm sorry that in the past I believed in scary myths about them.. Shapeshifters aren't swindlers.. Siren's magic is a healer.. Demigods aren't all about arrogance.. even Dragons and Beasts... Erick and Adryan ...”

Cyari did not immediately reply, he smiled faintly before asking the next question.

"Have you ever in your life thought.. you don't like being who you are or wish you were someone else?"

"Have you ever thought about not being born as a Unicorn, or have you ever disliked your horns and mane?" while weaving the ends of Cyari's mane, he answered curtly.

"Hmm... okay I accept your answer..."

"Why do you ask strange questions.. unlike the usual .."

"Then the next question... what would you do if someone suddenly offered you extraordinary powers?"

"Eh? Strength?! Hemm.. I don't know.. for me great power is useless if we can't use it properly.. in fact, in my opinion, great power will come naturally to us if we study harder and practice seriously.. isn't that what you mean? teach me first?” while moving his body to be closer to Cyari's face, he answered aloud the question posed by his magic teacher.

".. as I thought you would give a good answer.. so Peter.. have you ever heard of Chaldene's hidden Gem?" still with a faint smile, Cyari again asked Peter.

"hah? hidden.. what??” Peter's body moved forward. Did he hear wrong?

".. Chaldene's hidden Gem.. are you interested in finding it with your friends as fellow leaders of the Arc Chaestra?" Chari's steps stopped. Right at the end of the cliff before turning and reaching the village.

“What kind of treasure is that?? I mean.. to be honest if it's in the form of an abundance of gold or material possessions I'm not interested.. maybe my friends too .." Peter answered flatly with all his honesty.

"It's not really.. it looks like you and your friends will be eager to find it.. this is something that you will carry with you for life .." Cyari turned and blinked his eyes. He tried to convince his human disciple.

“Is this something dangerous? I mean.. like the Gate of South.. Magia abundance is really tempting to find and—”

"Of course not.. I won't offer you anything that threatens the balance of nature or anything else that invites danger.. So, how are you interested in looking for it?"

"Hmm.. well.. I guess I'll ask them first.. or maybe we should discuss if they want to come to Gi Ankalia again.. how?"

"why not.."

Their journey home continued again. But this time Peter chose to walk alone. That noon, only a few clouds were visible in the sky. The summer breeze gently blows the leaves and branches of the trees. The further they were away from the hill forest, the quieter the sound of the forest insects sounded. Replaced with the cheerful laughter of kids playing after school. The breadth of the meadow there is really a cool place to play.

Please say agree when I invite you to meet up ok..