The ride to the capital

Veric and Astran were young soldiers, new to the princes guard. They just came out of the training camp for soldiers, and because of their good work, they got accepted to the princes guard. They both were only 19 years old. This actually was their first mission.

They were excited to see the special person they were escorting, they had to watch the carriages all the time, so they didn't see him earlier. There were other soldiers with them too.

„They are saying, that he has a Magica of over a thousand! He must be incredibly strong!", Veric said.

„I'm imagining him as a really old guy, with long white hair and a big beard, who's been meditating for his entire life.", Astran answered.

„Ah, you're reading to many stories. Maybe if you would train, instead of reading so much, you would be stronger.", Veric shook his head.

„What's that supposed to mean? You know our duel was a draw. I almost won. If anything you should be training more."

It was true, they did duel, and Astran almost won, but of course, Veric wouldn't admit that.

„Hmph. Whatever.", Veric turned towards the adventurers facility.

„Why would an old geezer become and adventurer anyway? I think he is some guy that never smiles with a big scar on his face.", before they could continue talking, the general approached.

„Men, salute, as we are now in the presence of his Majesty, Prince Jakob!", the soldiers raised their hands to their heads. Prince Jakob came forward, with spying boy, who didn't even seem adult.

„My Prince, is that...?", a guard asked.

„This is-„

„Actually you can call me Tristan. I used a fake name because of some people I had history with.", Tristan told the prince.

„Oh. Ok then. This is Lord Tristan, one of, or the most powerful person in the world.", Jakob introduced him to the guards.

„This Boy? Your highness are you sure?", the same guard from before asked.

„Yes. I am sure. I tested him myself with the crystal of my sister. His Magica exceed 1000. No doubt."

After these words the guards stared at Tristan. Unsure what he should do he just said „Hi."

„You two, prepared the carriage.", the prince pointed at Astran and Veric.

„Yes, your highness!", they went to the big carriage, opened the door and checked the inside. The carriage was luxurious. It had a bench with soft pillows. There was one cupboard, wich stored some cooled water and wine. They stepped out of the carriage.

„Your highness, my Lord. If you please.", Astran held the door open for Tristan and Jakob. After the two entered the general came to.

„Your highness, if I could I would like to rest. May I use one of the single carriages?", he asked.

„Yes. Of course general.", Jakob answered.

„You two,", the general looked at Veric and Astran, „Guard his highness and the lord. You are the last line of Defense for now."

Astran and Veric nodded and entered the carriage, closing the door behind them. They sat down at the entrance, whilst Tristan and Jakob sat at the other end. Tristan looked out of a window once again. He was studying his surroundings, although it probably won't help him in any way, he didn't have anything better to do.

„Anything to drink, Tristan? We have water or wine.", the prince asked.

„I'll take some water. Thank you.", he answered.

The prince gave the two soldiers with them a signal. One of them stood up and grabbed some water, he then gave to Tristan.

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„That guy gave me goosebumps. I felt his aura from here!", one guard exclaimed.

„I know. I think it may be even stronger than the kings! I wouldn't mess with him. I don't want to know how his spiritual pressure feels.", another guard said.

There are two things that tell you to run away as fast as possible:

The aura, there are spells that hide your aura, but not many can do so. There are many spells to see ones aura, but if it is strong enough you don't need spells to feel it. With a very powerful aura, even people who aren't mages can feel it.

The spiritual pressure, one can focus spiritual pressure on a person, or his surroundings. It's like a water gun, if you concentrate it on one person the person gets very wet, but if you concentrate it on everything around you, wich is easier, everything gets wet, but not as much. The same goes for spiritual pressure.

One does not need to be a mage to unleash spiritual pressure. Although it is easier for mages, if a normal person is overrun by emotions, one releases his spiritual pressure; the best example is anger, as it is easy to become angry and anger is one of the greatest motivations.

This does not apply to happiness or other positive feelings, as spiritual pressure is used in a fight, and has negative effects.

„I wonder what the princess will do. She is known to be very... entitled and powerful. I don't think she will take the news of a young boy like him being stronger than her in a good way."

„Quit talking and concentrate. You are guards of his highness and you will take it seriously.", a third guard said.

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-> In the princes carriage <-

„You two, what're your names? Are you knew?", the prince asked the two soldiers with them.

„Yes your highness, this is actually our first mission, the general recruited us a few days ago. I'm Veric and this is Astran."

„I see. Tell me, do you like being in the princes guard?"

„Yes, of course. It's an honour to serve directly under your highness!"

„Ha. That's good to know."

Half an hour of silence later Tristan noticed something.

„We are being followed.", he said.

„What?", the Prince was startled at the sudden exclamation. Veric and Astran put their hands on their swords.

„Are you sure?", the Prince asked.

„Yes. There are people in the forest, following us. And if your secret guard doesn't wear two different uniforms, then we are being followed.", he answered.

„Stop the carriage. Wake up the general. We have company.", the prince ordered the guards.

The caravan stopped. Veric stepped out of the carriage, Astran stayed with them.

„My Lord, I have to ask you to step away from the window. It is a danger.", Astran closed all the curtains and readied his sword, then he waited infront of the door.

They heard talking, but they couldn't look, as it was a threat to their safety.

It sounded like a woman talking.

One minute passes.

„AAAAHHHH", a scream. Then another one.

„Go help your Friends.", the Prince commanded Astran.

„But, your highness-„

„It's okay. I think I'll be safe with Tristan here. Now go."

That persuade Astran and he stepped out of the carriage.