Chronicle of the Eternal: Volume 1 Read Free Page B

the academy
for the day. The students eagerly place their belongings back in their
inventory and rush out of the classroom, eager to tell their parents about
their first day at Bluemist Academy and the new friends they made.
    There are also whispers
about the Soulless hidden behind thinly veiled distasteful expressions from
students and parents alike. Regal hears some of these mutterings as he leaves
the academy, but pays them no attention. He silently makes his way home for the
night.
    Regal’s trip home this day
is peaceful, being one of the few days he doesn’t come across any of the locals
who usually make life difficult for him.

 
    Chapter 2: Duel
    Regal Havier’s home is a
residence as ordinary as they come, consisting of two bedrooms, a single
kitchen, small living area and bathroom. It’s a single story structure of brick
and maple wood, harvested from the trees in the agricultural sectors several
floors above. Bronze architecture decorates the front of the house, much
like the rest of the street.
    Regal’s parents left the
house furnished with the few belongings they owned. Sofa, table, two beds, and
a bookshelf. The bookshelf is mostly empty, a few books stacked on it. Books in
this world are a valuable commodity as they are hand written. The reason there
are so few books on the bookshelf is solely due to their high prices.
    Regal’s father, Vincente,
was an avid lover of fiction books, reading tales about other worlds or people
gifted with the blessing of good fortune. He always wanted to become like the
people described in these books, but good fortune never smiled on him so he
could only read about those who fortune was exceptional, even if it was only
fiction..
    Lying down on his bed,
Regal studies the notes about the world history that he took today. The boy
anticipates what is to come tomorrow. He didn’t have the chance to learn any
new skills in the past seven years, but tomorrow will be the day he starts
acquiring them. He may not be as excited as the rest of the students throughout
the city that are currently restless in wait, but he is still excited
nonetheless.
    The natural light in the
world fades away, but the moonlight is still caught in the silver light pipes,
casting a gentle pale glow throughout the city. Several street lamps flicker on
as well and provide a warm yellow light along the clay brick roads. Regal’s
home is along one of these quiet streets. A warm yellow glow emanates from a
window on the front of the house till late, signalling that he is up late
studying what he has learned at the academy.
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    The crackle of thunder
from the horizon can be heard throughout Grand Theore the following morning. A
light mist hangs in the air as well and all the residents rejoice over the rain
that should arrive tomorrow.
    Regal is already preparing
for the day, quickly revising yesterday’s notes once again as he prepares
breakfast and lunch for the day.
    Travelling back to Bluemist
Academy while eager to finally learn new skills, Regal happens across another
person familiar with his status as being Soulless.
    “What do ya think ya doin’
here, Soulless? Go home runt,” a man with spiky black hair and a scrawny build
complains in a voice loud enough for everyone in the area to hear.
    Regal attempts to silently
pass him as if he didn’t hear him speak, but the man’s hand unexpectedly swings
toward him and hits him on the side of his face. The hit sends Regal sprawling
on the cobblestone pavement pathway, staring up at the roof of the first floor
in a daze. The hit only causes him to lose ten health points, but the burning
pain on his right cheek assaults his mind.
    All the Immortalis on the
street turn their heads to look the other way and pretend they have seen
nothing. If it was a standard child that was hit in the middle of the street,
everyone would take action to restrain or even attack the assailant. They only
ignore the current