Main characters: James, Diana
(Masters' Guild, Mages' Bedroom, Time 00:00, January 1, 1000)
{Student 0, out of breath}
-Please have mercy on me
James aggressively tries to choke him with his “Deadly Choke” magic.
{James, shouting aggressively}
-Well, who’s laughing here now, you think that by laughing at me and my family you’ll just get away with it.
{Student 0, gasping and crying}
-I was just joking, don’t you understand jokes?
{James, laughing very loud}
-Yeah, the joke and humiliation about the fact that my family is poor and my mother doesn’t work in a prestigious job – you think it’s funny, right? Look who's laughing... now I'm laughing
James strangles the student very hard, soon the adept magicians entered, but James did not notice their presence
{Adept 1 and Adept 2, shocked}
-What are you doing?! Come on, let him go!
The Adepts pushed James with "Divine Power" and threw an anti-magic potion, James tries to perform “choking” or “ignition”, but all in vain
{James, alarmed}
-W-what are you d-doing?
{Adept 1, disappointed}
-James, James, James… how many times have we asked not to quarrel with James King?
{James, aggressively}
-I understand… many times. But you don't understand. I'm tired of him mocking me and my close people
{Adept 2, disappointed}
-You apparently ignored our advice about ignoring it, right? We've talked about this dozens of times. If someone offends you, just ignore them and go your own way.
{James, aggressively}
-I know this, but when a person gets under your skin and makes fun of you in front of others in public, I just can’t stand it. You have no idea what kind of devil is sitting next to you.
{Adept 1, sarcastic}
-I know what kind of devil this is... it's you, James Mason. YOU create problems, YOU quarrel with people around you, YOU are the incarnated devil, Mason. Have you ever tried not to create problems? At least one second or another? I've had enough of you. I will send a complaint to our main mentor.
Adept 1 left to tell the whole situation
{Adepts 2, in a mannered tone}
-Look at King - a smart, delightful young man who doesn’t offend anyone, and he’s an excellent student, but you could be in his place!
{James, thinking}
-Ha-ha-ha, if my parents had paid for additional education, believe me, my ass would be kissed everywhere, smart dick.
Adept 1 soon returns and gives his verdict on James Mason
{Adept 1, seriously}
-Congratulations guy, now you are expelled forever from the Guilds of Masters without the possibility of rehabilitation
{James, scared}
-What… How?! WHY?!
{Adept 1, seriously}
-Everything is very simple. The magic code say: The following list of spells cannot be used on people/creatures unless it is a means of self-defense. Apparently you skipped lectures on “Magic and Law” on purpose. If you had visited, you would have known about it. Yesterday we literally read this to novice magicians. So that's it - you're expelled from the magicians' club. Give me your body here.
Before James had time to extend his hand, Adept 1 bent him over and put the mark of “Abomination” on the back of his neck.
{James, scared}
-W-what was that?
{Adept 2, neutrally}
-This is the mark of the Abomination, with the help of it you will not be able to cast spells while this mark is on you. Enjoy your results, buddy
{Adept 1, neutrally}
-By the way, I want to warn you. People don't like abominations. If I were you, I would start to worry and look for another settlement… But we all know the fate of the Abominations... they all live in the forests and eat rats. But you asked for it yourself
Adept 2 took James's things and books and gave him a traveler's kit: a blunt iron dagger and a kerosene lamp with peasant clothes
{Adept 2, neutrally}
-There you go, enough supplies for you for the first time, you have 5 minutes to leave the guild
Adept 2 and James King left the room, James sitting on the bed, all upset. Adept 1, understanding the whole situation, quietly issues a scroll that will allow you to instantly move to your home
{Adept 1, encouraging}
-Don’t be sad, here’s a scroll for you, at least you won’t have to walk back during the night
Adept 1 started to leave, but Mason said one last thing
{James, very aggressive}
-I wish you all to rot in the abyss, you freaks
{Adept 1, seriously}
-If I were you, I would be glad that I was spared. Believe me, people like you usually won’t live long. So be more polite next time before I take the scroll away from you, do you understand me?
Mason looked at the scroll and said before
{James, shouting aggressively}
-Fuck you!
Mason moved to the threshold of his house
(House of Mrs. Mason and Mr. Wyatt, Time 01:00, January 1, 1000)
{James, thinking}
-Welcome home, and welcome to the new but pathetic life of a loser. I still can't believe I got expelled. I hope my parents are sleeping and I hope they won’t be too angry if they find out about my expulsion.
James entered his house, but his mother saw him enter while she was preparing food.
{Natalie, joyfully}
-James! You're back!
{James, confusing}
-Yes, that’s me
{James, thinking}
-Damn, ok, don’t stand with your back in front of her, otherwise she will see this mark and will definitely ask about it
James turned around and sat down to take things out of his backpack, but unfortunately, his mother saw his mark on his neck.
{Natalie, puzzled}
-Son, what’s this mark on your neck?
{James, thinking}
-Great James, you're just a genius, only you know how to fool yourself out of the blue
{James, joyfully}
-This is a temporary mark awarded to magicians with distinction and good behavior!
Natalie began to examine the neck and realized that her son was lying.
{Natalie, angry}
-Who are you lying to? This is the mark of the Abomination, which is given either to the disobedient or to the losers who fail to study!
{James, sad}
-In my case it’s both.
{Natalie, crying}
I put all my soul and effort into you… not to mention money. What were you doing at this time? That's right - you walked around the city and played the lute.. I have already told you how many times that you will never become a musician. This is not a lucrative profession. At least the magicians have bread and salt on the table... That's enough for me, starting from tomorrow you'll be looking for a job. Maybe someone as mediocre as you will understand this.
James, upset, went to his room and quietly closed the door, then went to bed without taking off his clothes.
{James, thinking}
-As expected, he’ll be upset, eh... fucking life.
James fell asleep
(House of Mrs. Mason and Mr. Wyatt, Time 09:00, January 1, 1000)
James woke up and went to look at the newspaper on the table
{James, thinking}
-I hope I don’t have to go home and look for advertisements outside. So let's see... a letter deliverer is required, salary is 1000 bronze... no, I can't stand the delivery in such a cold period right now. Further. Hmm... cook, 5000 bronze. Hmm... not bad, but you need to cook fish, and I don’t like it, ugh! Next... Damn, what is it! Where is a normal job with a normal income? Maybe I should turn the page?
James turned the page and found what he wanted to find.
{James, thinking}
-Well, finally, I found what I needed. Servant, 10,000 bronze a month, at this income rate I’ll save up for a house in short period of time!
James began to get ready and get dressed, looking for a suitable magic robe at the same time.
{James, thinking}
-Well, black and with a hood. No one should see my sign
James collected the map and all the other things, including the knife
{James, thinking}
-Dammit, this knife can at most cut mushrooms, but not people. It’s okay, in case of a surprise attack you can stab him.
James wrote a letter to his parents and left it at home. After that he left home
(Colin Palace, Time 10:00, January 1, 1000)
Diana tightly slept, when suddenly
{Samuel, speaking loudly}
-Madam Diana, wake up!
Diana abruptly got out of bed
{Diana, anxious}
-Lord, Samuel, don’t shout so sharply and loudly
{Samuel, neutrally}
-Madam Diana, we have a lot things to do today, so I woke you up. Today gentlemen come to you, they want something from you. Perhaps marriage, although I could be wrong.
{Diana, enthusiastically}
- No, just discuss important matters, nothing more. Moreover, I’m in no hurry in terms of relationships
{Samuel, neutrally}
-In your case, I would hurry up. You are still 23, in 7 years it will be more difficult to find a partner, not to mention the birth of an heir. Moreover, the Mistresses from other domains are already married and only you are alone, without a husband.
{Diana, neutrally}
-I understand... I’ll try to look, but I can’t promise anything, because, as I said, I’m in no hurry. Can you prepare breakfast for me and a table for the guests, Samuel?
{Samuel, neutrally}
-Yes, of course, already running
Samuel had already gone to the kitchen to cook, while the Mistress remained in the room changing clothes and washing her face.
{Diana, thinking}
-Hmm... Husband... is this really what I want? Maybe Samuel is right and I should look for my future hubby among the guests?
After Diana got herself in order, she came to the kitchen, where a sandwich with a piece of fried marbled beef, fried blue cheese and basil-scented tomato sauce was waiting for her.
{Diana, joyfully}
-Thank you very much!
Diana started eating a sandwich, but suddenly there was a knock on the front door
{Diana, neutrally}
-Samuel, open the door please!
Samuel opened the door and he appeared...
{Alan, artistic}
- Hello, does this palace belong to Diana Colin?
{Samuel, neutrally}
- Of course, what did you want?
{Alan, artistic}
-Well, I’m here to discuss some important matters, is Diana here right now?
{Samuel, neutrally}
-Of course, come in, come in
Alan entered the Mistress's domain and joined her at the table.
-Hello, Princess Diana!
Diana, seeing a handsome man in front of her, began to blush greatly, the movement of her body and limbs became a little awkward
{Diana, embarrassed}
-H-hello, Alan Smith!
{Alan, artistic}
-Well, have you thought carefully about my proposal?
{Diana, embarrassed and surprised}
-Wh-what proposal?
{Alan, artistic}
-Like what?! Throw a social meeting and invite all elite people of society from all over the world!
{Diana, embarrassed and surprised}
-W-wow, that sounds majestic, but why in my mansion?
{Alan, artistic}
-You see, lady, I am very popular among the whole world as the best person who organizes meetings and parties. However, my possessions are sufficient, so we must
While Alan is talking, Diana begins to melt and admire him for quite a long time
{Alan, artistic}
-Well, what do you say?
{Diana, embarrassed and confused}
-What? Sorry, I must be sleeping!
{Alan, artistic}
-Hey! Don’t fall asleep from my beautiful and bright hairstyle, so what do you say about having a meeting every day?
{Diana, embarrassed, surprised and confused}
-I'm sorry, what? Well, I don’t know, I also like to have fun, but what about... privacy? Sometimes I need to be alone, alone with my thoughts and so on. Let's start with one meeting for now, at least on Friday?
{Alan, artistic}
-Great, and by the way, don’t worry, we’ll allocate a room for the two of us on the second floor or maybe third floor
{Diana, thinking}
-Together? This is so... romantic and dirty at the same time, I really want this handsome man, but is this really what I want? Maybe I'm in too much of a hurry?
{Diana, neutrally}
-I'll definitely think about the offer.
{Alan, artistic}
-That’s good, by the way, I have to go, need to discuss some architectural matters, good luck
Alan left, waving his hand before going. The lady waved her hand back, smiling.
(Leiter Palace, Time 11:00, January 1, 1000)
Buck the bodyguard opens the door and sees Mason in front of him
{Buck, seriously}
-What do you need, kid?
{James, alarmed}
-Sorry, I found an advertisement here that this property needs a servant, can I work here?
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{Buck, seriously}
-You have nothing to catch here, unfortunately, get out of here.
{James, begs}
-Please let me in to work, I promise I will be the best worker and not be coach potato. Please, I have nowhere else to go.
{Buck, thoughtfully}
-Eh... okay, stay here for now. Come on in
Buck goes and shows James the property.
{Buck, neutrally}
-To the left is Miss Leiter's room, she's sleeping now, so let's not wake her up.
{James, alarmed}
-Sorry for the indiscreet question, but who are you?
{Buck, neutrally}
-My name is Buck, I'm Miss Leiter's bodyguard, I've been working here for 10 years. When Miss Leiter became so old that she could not walk, and therefore defend herself, she needed protection. One day I came across her at home during my wanderings around the globe. She asked me to look after her and her house. In general, I am the footman and security worked in one bottle. This is my story, what is yours?
{James, neutrally}
-Well, I’m just here to make money and that’s all. I'm saving for a house.
{Buck, neutrally}
- That’s how it is, well, nothing. Work for a couple of years and you can buy whatever home you want. There are two rooms on the right, the farthest is the kitchen, the closest is the bathroom with laundry room. On the second floor there are two rooms, one room is signed with my name - I relax here and do my business in every possible way, if you need anything you can come in as much as you like. A room that is not signed is guest room. Well, since you are my only guest here, it all yours.
{James, joyfully}
-Thank you! I promise to work hard!
{Buck, neutrally}
-Well that's just wonderful
Buck takes the mop and gives it to James.
{Buck, neutrally}
-Start from cleaning, from the second floor. For now, I’ll go to the nearest market for food and other supplies, don’t be bored!
{James, joyfully}
-Bye bye!
{James, thinking}
-Hmm... he quickly disappeared. Okay, I'll go clean up
James was cleaning his room when he noticed a shelf filled with books
{James, thinking}
-I hope Buck won’t mind if I look around the bookshelf and read one book.
James examines the bookshelf, the first row is filled with classics from different countries, the second row is filled with literature related to Blacksmithing, the third row contains two books: medicine and cooking for little ones. James opened a book on medicine, but a painted piece fell out of it, James took it and began to examine this piece
{James, thinking}
-Hmm... what is this? A piece of parchment on which a cross is drawn with the inscription “Treasure”, is this a map? Maybe there is jewelry in this property that can be good to sell?
James continued to leaf through the medical book in hopes of finding more clues, but found nothing except a strange drawing on the back of the book, written in an incomprehensible code. After that, he began leafing through cooking for little ones. Everything was fine except for the butchering section. A page was torn out in one of the sections
{James, thinking}
-Probably this page with him, damn it. Well, okay, I'll look in other places.
(Colin Palace, Time 12:00, January 1, 1000)
The lady is sitting in the library and reading a novel, when suddenly
{Samuel, joyfully}
-Madam, you have a guest, please meet Ethan Johnson!
{Ethan, seriously}
-Hello, lady
{Diana, embarrassed and alarmed}
-H-hello Ethan
The lady examines a very tall and muscular young man from head to toe, sh’s embarrassed by his size
{Ethan, seriously}
-What are you reading, bookworm?
{Diana, embarrassed and alarmed}
-Well, it’s nothing, I’m planned to do library cleaning, but I’ve been sitting too long reading one novel. And there are so many books here
{Ethan, seriously}
-Don’t be afraid, this is my task, to help ladies in various troubles.
Ethan picked up the four stacks of books with his strong hands and carried them to put them on the bookshelf. While he was arranging the books, the Mistress watched him, especially his beautiful torso
{Diana, thinking}
-He is so big and strong, just like my dad...
{Ethan, seriously}
- That's it, my work here is over, I have to go.
{Diana, embarrassed}
-W-why already so fast?
{Ethan, seriously}
- Yes, unfortunately, I won’t even stay for tea. I have to go, fist wrestling and fencing classes, I want to get gold at the “Steel Fighters Club” this Saturday. And by the way, here’s a present for you, this would suit for lonely girl like you
Ethan gives out a gift that looks like a book in a black wrapper with the inscription “Open me :)”
{Ethan, seriously}
-See you again, Diana
{Diana, joyfully}
-See you later, Ethan!
Diana was surprised that they gave her a book, because she adored reading since childhood. She unpacked the book and saw the title, “Kama Sutra for Beginners.” Surprised by the title, she opened the first page of the book. She was shocked and embarrassed, but giggled pleasantly from such a gift
(Leiter Palace, Time 13:00, January 1, 1000)
James opened Buck's room and was pleasantly surprised - everything was clean here. However, this did not stop him from searching. He began to look at the closet which contained a lot of clothes, including women's.
{James, thinking}
-Hah, I didn’t think that Buck had tranny tendencies, although this may have been Miss Leiter’s room before, anything is possible
James took the clothes basket and began to fold clothes from the closet, then he noticed someone's diary with the words "Records" written on it.
{James, thinking}
-Maybe in Buck’s soul there is a piece for the hidden treasures
James opened the diary, but it didn't look exactly like Buck's diary. This diary contained a note from an unknown author.
{James, reading aloud}
Dear Miss Leiter, I want to warn you that an assassination attempt is planned on you today. I don’t know if this information is true or not, but listen to me. Because of your bad reputation, you are being hunted among bandits, swindlers and other unsavory individuals. Immediately place security wherever possible, and have a bodyguard with you every day in your room. I know it's disgusting and unpleasant - but it's necessary. And yes, if a man comes to you, do not open the door for him, the name of this guy is [crossed out]. Your “Fan”
{James, thinking}
-There's clearly something unclean here.
James turned the page of the diary and found another piece of the map.
{James, thinking}
- Great, one more piece, about 1-2 pieces left
(Colin Palace, Time 14:00, January 1, 1000)
Diana goes into the kitchen for lunch, but sees Samuel talking to some guy with glasses
{Diana, questioningly}
-Samuel, who is this?
{Samuel, enthusiastically}
-Madam, don’t you recognize it? It's Irving Cunningham! Your childhood friend who you played with 10 years ago when your parents ran this mansion!
{Irving, shyly}
-Hi, I hope you remember
Before Irving could finish his speech, Diana began to hug him tightly
{Diana, very happy}
-IRVING! IS IT REALLY YOU, I'M SO HAPPY, I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD
{Irving, crying happily}
- No, no, I didn’t go very far. After my family went bankrupt, I had a hard time. Fortunately, it’s all past in the past. I can't believe how you've grown! In front of me is no longer just some girl, you’re beautiful and cute woman.
{Diana, embarrassed}
-Oh, that’s enough, you’re embarrassing me, you’re okay too, big boy. Let me show you my mansions, and you Samuel, perhaps, prepare us pancakes with cottage cheese, just like in childhood.
{Samuel, neutrally}
-It will be done, Diana
Diana took Irving's hand and began to show him her mansions.
{Irving, enthusiastically}
-I remember these walls, I remember this carpet! I can even see traces of the wine we spilled.
{Diana, surprised}
-Is it true? I just stopped noticing it a long time ago. Remind me why we spilled the wine?
{Irving, enthusiastically}
-I remember we played pirates. We ran around your rooms and fought with imaginary monsters like mermaids and krakens. And we decided to drink whiskey as a sign of victory, but there was only wine, which was accidentally left by one of the adults. In the end, we stole it, but spilled it a little. I remember how our parents later scolded at us after having a little drinking party.
{Diana, choking with laughter}
-Oh yes, I remember those great times, would you like to come into my room, there is an album with our childhood photographs, I saved it
{Irving, happily}
-With pleasure!
Diana and Irving came into the room, opened the album and began to look at the photographs. Suddenly they notice a photo of a kindergarten group
{Irving, happily}
-Wow, I didn't even think you had it here. Here we are very tiny. Well, besides you, you replaced the some of the responsible adults, when one of them was sick, they left you in charge of the older one, so to speak.
They continued to look at the photograph, in the group of photographs there were all the children, but there was also a boy in it who showed with all his appearance that he did not like people
{Diana, surprised}
-Wow, what kind of boy is this? I don't remember him in our group
{Irving, neutrally}
-I understand who you are talking about. I think his name is James Manson or Mason - something like that. He did not often visit my mansions; in most cases he stayed at home and did not go out for walks.
{Diana, surprised}
-And why? What happened to him?
{Irving, neutrally}
[Start of Flashback]
-In the first days of going to your mansions, he was very attached to his parents, when they were not there, he began to cry and being hysterical, demanding to be returned back home. The adults tried to calm him down, and the children began to publicly laugh at him, thereby he did not calm down. After a few days, he no longer cried because of his parents, but began to cry because of the bullying from the one of the children. Everyone laughed at his “lack of independence” and the fact that he was a “mama’s boy,” until one of the hooligans started beating him. James got so angry that he started strangling all nearby boys in the group, no one knew then that among us there was a child magician or something like that. Some of the boys tried to stop him, and the girls ran away to the lockers. As a result, the adults saw all this and put him to sleep like a dog. After this incident, he was returned to his parents and told that their son could no longer communicate with children. That's how he remained raised at home. I wonder where he is now?
[End Flashback]
{Diana, surprised}
-I heard that he moved to another country. Because his family are hereditary magicians and sorcerers. Our country don’t respect such people, they are not protected by law in any way, which is why his family moved to another country where magic is valued to one degree or another. I feel sorry for him, he did not deserve such a fate.
{Irving, surprised}
-I think I started to smell pancakes, let's go, I want them so much!
{Diana, joyfully}
-Ok!
(Leiter Palace, Time 15:00, January 1, 1000)
James goes downstairs and enters the hall where Miss Leiter was supposed to be lying.
{James, neutrally}
-Miss Leiter, are you there? Would you like to have breakfast?
No one responded. James came closer
{James, neutrally}
-Good morning, Miss Leiter, it's time to get up!
James walked up to the sofa, but no one was lying on it.
{James, thinking}
-What? She's not here, something is clearly wrong here.
James went to look around the entire room, at the end he went to the fireplace and took another piece of the map.
{James, thinking}
-Great, last one left. That's enough searching for today. I'll go on cleaning up.
(Colin Palace, Time 16:00, January 1, 1000)
Someone's knocking on the door again
{Diana, irritated and quiet}
-Who's breaking in here again?
Opening the door she sees a man dressed in a very expensive suit.
(Nikolai, politely)
-Hello, Lady Diana
(Diana, smiling)
- Hello, who are you?
(Nikolai, politely)
-Diana, it’s me, Nikolai, your Father’s friend
(Diana, laughing slightly)
-Wow, you’ve grown so old, what did you want?
(Nikolai, politely)
-You have also matured and real woman. You probably have an army of admires
Nikolai hugged Diana, his hands were very close to the Mistress's butt. Then they went to the table
(Diana, laughing slightly)
- No, not really, but still, why did you come?
(Nikolai, politely)
-Your parents, in particular my father, asked to keep an eye on you, just in case. You never know if some guys could kill you or steal you.
(Diana, neutrallyly)
- No, everything is neutrally today.
(Nikolai, politely)
-Really? Okay, but if anything happens, you can contact me. I'll sort it out
(Diana, neutrallyly)
-In terms of?
(Nikolai, politely)
-In direct. After the divorce from my wife, I was not happy. But a year later I opened a vodka production plant here. I thought that there wouldn’t be many clients, but who knew that today Nikolai Almazov would earn billions of copper and be honored among the elite. So if you have problems, don't worry, my money will solve everything.
(Diana, thinking)
-Wow, he has changed completely since I was little. From servant to father's friend and then to entrepreneur. His suit is so formal. I really like it. And he's also rich! Although maybe I'm in a hurry. Moreover, he is already approaching forty, he is definitely no match for me
Diana and Nikolai get up and go to the front door
(Nikolai, politely)
-Well, since you don’t have any problems, then I’ll go. I'll go on working. By the way, I brought gifts here. One from Dad, one from me. Goodbye
(Diana, neutrallyly)
-Goodbye, Nikolai!
Diana begins to open an ordinary envelope from her dad, inside the envelope there were 100 copper coins and a note
[Note from Father]
-Hello, Diana, it’s me – your Dad. Before leaving, I forgot to give you something. Therefore, Nikolai must certainly convey this. Here are savings worth 100 copper. I don’t know how long my mother and I will be in another country. Therefore, every week we will send 100 copper ones. Be careful not to spend them all at once. Hugs and kisses. Your dad
Diana begins to open an ordinary envelope from Nikolai, where a heart is drawn, but when he saw what was in the envelope, he was shocked
{Diana, shocked}
-Wow, there are 900 copper coins right there. Of course, I knew that entrepreneurs earn good money, but so
{Samuel, shocked}
-Wow, with such handouts you can not work for a whole year and eat red caviar every day.
{Diana, shocked}
-That's for sure
{Samuel, shocked}
- Phew, I hope no more guests come. Well, Diana, do you like new guests?
{Diana, shocked}
-Well, not bad, at least the last two for sure. But where did the first two come from?
{Samuel, shocked}
-Well, I… I found a questionnaire for single people, wrote your name and sent it to the post office, where it was attached for 1 day.
{Diana, angry}
-What? Why did you do that? You didn’t even ask me whether I agreed to this or not? What a fool you are
{Samuel, alarmed}
-Okay, okay, I understand, I won’t do this again. I didn't think you'd be so angry
{Diana, calmed down a little}
-Do you promise that you won’t do such pranks again?
{Samuel, neutrally}
-I promise
(Leiter Palace, Time 17:00, January 1, 1000)
The front door opens, the tank returns
{Buck, neutrally}
Phew, I'm finally back. Hi Hi Hi! Sorry it took so long, the queues at the market were hundreds of miles long.
{James, neutrally}
-Nothing, I’ve already prepared the food, it’s in the kitchen. There weren't many ingredients, but a sandwich with chocolate butter and honey with tea would brighten up this long day.
{Buck, joyfully}
- Hmm... not bad. I love chocolate. Okay, you take care of shopping bags for now, I'm off to eat.
While Buck was walking, a piece of paper fell from his pocket, but he did not notice. James saw it but quickly took it. It was a sheet with instructions on how to cook human flesh; on the back of the sheet was the last piece of the map.
{James, thinking}
-Oh my Lord… he had this paper all that time… what a horror. It seems like it's time to go, but how can I escape from him?
{Buck, joyfully}
-James, are you coming?
{James, alarmed}
-Yes, yes, but, I need to wash my hands.
At this time, James went to his room to get dressed and pack his things up, then went to the bathroom, locked the door and climbed out through the window. After that, he went to the treasure, which was located behind the barn, which was located nearby. He dug up the treasure, but instead of the treasure he found the remains of Miss Leiter. Suddenly someone hit him on the head. That someone turned out to be Buck. James falls to the ground
{Buck, ominously}
- So, who you are, boy?
Buck began to examine him and saw a mark on his neck
{Buck, ominously}
-Hmm... Expelled magician, interesting. Although you have no jewelry, your body sells very well. Not like ordinary magicians, but still
Then James takes a dagger and hits Buck right in the chest. Buck falls on his back and screams in pain. James quickly began to run wherever his eyes were looking.
{Buck, aggressive}
-You'll pay for this, you freak from the Abyss.
James runs and stumbles upon a mountain with a ledge, thereby driving himself into a trap; you can only jump from this mountain, but the bottom is covered with fog. Buck catches up with him and pulls out a gun.
{Buck, aggressive}
-I can't leave you to be alive… I am sorry
James doesn't have time to say anything before he is shot straight in the stomach, the shot was so strong that he was thrown off a cliff and fell into a boat full of dead fish. There are two men on this boat
{Man 1, puzzled}
-Hey, did you hear anything?
{Man 2, neutrally}
-Huh? What? Sorry, I guess I fell asleep with my eyes closed
{Man 1, puzzled}
-Okay, by the way, I forgot to mention that in addition to the fish, we have a dead person here. Don’t be afraid, we’ll deliver the fish and they’ll deal with the corpse themselves.
{Man 2, neutrally}
-Hmm...they will probably bury him
{Man 1, puzzled}
-Who knows, maybe they will send it for scientific research
{Man 2, neutrally}
-It is truth too
They rowed so fast that they swam in just 3 hours. After unloading the fish, they gave the corpse to the gravediggers who were riding on a cart. A couple of minutes later, the corpse fell next to the Colin Palace
(Colin Palace, Time 20:00, January 1, 1000)
James wakes up and tries to get up, but the wound has left him so weak that he begins to crawl.
{James, sobbing in pain}
-Someone! Help me! Anyone! Please!
James crawled further, leaving large pools of blood in the snow. After some time he passed out
{Diana, neutrally}
- Phew, what a busy day it was. It's time for a little breath of fresh air in the yard. Samuel, you're in charge.
{Samuel, neutrally}
-As you wish
Diana leaves the Palace, but notices the body lying behind the fence
{Diana, laughs}
-Sir, did you fall asleep after standing up for hours?
But no one answered, Diana went beyond the fence and came closer to the body
{Diana, neutrally}
-Helloo, wake up!
Still no answer, she turned the body over and was shocked
{Diana, alarmed}
-Oh my God, Samuel! Where are you! We have a wounded person here or a corpse, I don’t know!
Diana ran to the Palace to ask for help
(Colin Palace, Time 23:00, January 1, 1000)
James' body lies in the guest room. Behind the door is Diana and Samuel
{Diana, alarmed}
-Well, how is he?
{Samuel, neutrally}
-Everything is fine, it could have been worse. If it weren't for you, this poor guy would either freeze or die from loss of blood. I'll go find some medicine for him
{Diana, alarmed}
-Fine
Diana enters the room and looks at James
{Diana, neutrally}
-Death is not your destiny today, poor kid.
[P.S: Next Chapter will be on weekends, have a good day :3]