Chapter One
A New Danger
For an unknown reason, the barrier between Earth and the other dimension where the planet Cephiro and its other neighboring countries lie weakened. The Highest Mage in Cephiro, its temporary governor, Master Clef couldn't feel any better upon knowing this. There have been strange occurrences that happened recently. From strange people with eccentric clothing and talking in an unfamiliar language to different items that have been found in different parts of Cephiro, all of which were not used by any of their neighboring countries. What's stranger is that all of which were only happening in a fleeting moment. The moment you see them, count a few minutes, hours or few days, and they're gone. Like a ghost. No trace of them could be found anywhere in Cephiro. Not any amount of spiritual energy. Strange.
Why?
Master Clef could feel dreadful danger lurking somewhere hidden and unknown. But then, as much as he wants to find the answer himself, he couldn't. He just couldn't. Cephiro, in its present condition, needs all of his full attention.
The first two years since the abolishment of the Pillar system, Cephiro's recovery is so quick that it was almost unbelievable. In just a few months' time, the people's will added together was more than enough to restore Cephiro. Just like the Magic Knights predicted, it is now more beautiful than it had been before. Peace has been redeemed once again.
Nevertheless, questions about the ruling of Cephiro rose until it became a heated issue between the people and the palace. Who will be the ruler of Cephiro? It could have been anyone! They could have chosen Clef or Ferio or any capable leader if not only of their respect to the crown of the Pillar.
Strangely, the crown, after the Magic Knights departed, came back inside the crown room in its new form. A beautiful crown that symbolizes the bravery of the last person it had chosen: Hikaru, the Fire Magic Knight.
The fate of the land of Cephiro is depended upon its people. But without their Pillar, no one would lead them and control the vast energy the land possesses. Thankfully, no one among the land's natives attempted to own the crown and the throne. Leaders from different countries befriended Cephiro and visited Cephiro, but no one was chosen among them. Master Clef knew why. The crown is waiting for its owner, Hikaru. Alas, it has been years but there's still no sign that they'll be coming back. Master Clef is losing his hope and the people are tired of waiting...
Clef raised his magical staff and pointed it on the ceiling. A big screen appeared and showed the present Cephiro. Its breathtaking scenery. Its green land, its floating mass of land, its waterfalls, and the lands of flowers but…it could have been more beautiful if the sky's painted with a calm shade of blue and not dark, and a ray of the sun is blessing the land and not being heavily poured up by rain. The emotion felt by the people is reflected on the weather today and Clef thought how lucky they are that it weren't in the form of monsters.
Clef sighed as the disappointing view disappeared from the ceiling.
The barrier between Cephiro and the home of the Magic Knights weakened. Master Clef will take advantage of that opportunity. It might be possible to reach out to them…
"It's the right time to use that spell…" he said audibly to no one in the room.
to be continued
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