Time has a sneaky way of slipping away from us, unnoticed. Before I realized it, another year had flown by, and I was now five years old. My strength was steadily increasing, making me feel powerful.
I wanted to see how much I had grown, so I asked Emma to show me my stats.
[Strength: 4
Speed: 3
Dexterity : 3
Mana: 0
Brain Power: 9]
This year had been a dull one, with nothing exciting happening. The emperor's son had celebrated his 8th birthday a month prior, but unfortunately, I missed it due to an unfortunate injury I sustained to my leg. While exercising, I tore one of my leg muscles, which in my world would have been a severe setback.
Fortunately, in this world, people had access to healing Magic, although it came with a hefty price tag. The majority of the Healing Mages belonged to the church and were difficult to come by.
The church held a monopoly over the Healing Mages throughout the multiple empires, making it necessary to submit a request and hope for approval if one needed their services. However, being the son of the Grand Duke of this empire, it was a simple task for my father to obtain one of the finest Healing Mages from the church to heal my injury.
I was eager to witness the healing Magic and couldn't contain my excitement when the Healing Magician arrived. He was accompanied by an entourage of guards who remained stationed outside while the Mage entered the mansion.
Despite the fact that he presented himself as a humble individual, I found myself uncertain of his true character as he was currently residing in the Grand Duke's mansion. If his demeanor was anything but humble, I could only imagine the consequences he would face at the hands of my father.
The mage had begun his examination of my legs by casting a spell, causing a strange film to attach to my injured limb. As my skin and healthy muscles disappeared, leaving only the torn muscle in sight, my heart began to race with excitement at the sheer spectacle of magic.
The sight of magic was an entirely new experience for me, and it was beyond anything I could have ever imagined. My heart raced with anticipation at the thought of reaching my awakening date and attempting to become a mage myself.
The mage then cast a spell on my injured leg, causing the film to disappear, leaving behind a fully healed limb.
The mage informed me that the healing process would take roughly a month, before he took his leave after having lunch, which was provided by my grateful father in appreciation for the mage's healing of my injury.
As I lay in my bed, I could feel the dull ache in my injured limb. Despite several days having passed since the injury, it was still slow to heal and was proving to be a major hindrance. I longed to be able to move freely again and exercise as I was used to, but the injury seemed to have other ideas. The inactivity was driving me crazy.
Every day had been a constant routine of pushing my body to its limits, and now, the lack of movement was slowly eating away at me. It was an unbearable sensation, feeling as if a thousand ants were crawling through my muscles every time I sat still for too long.
The frustration only continued to grow, and I felt helpless. I couldn't do anything to relieve the tension, as any movement would only impede the healing process that my dad had no doubt spent a great deal of gold on.
I tried my best to endure the frustration for 15 long days, but in the end, I couldn't take it anymore. The lack of movement in my body was slowly eating away at me, and I finally snapped. I ran madly around the room, desperate to release the pent-up frustration.
The sensation was incredible, the feeling of ants crawling through my muscles disappeared for a brief moment, but then my legs suddenly gave out and I stumbled, falling face first onto the hard floor of my room.
The fall had been painful, and I remembered letting out a terrible groan filled with agony.
But then something miraculous happened. Thanks to that fall, I discovered a unique aspect of my system.
The injury not only added a point to my dexterity stats but also activated an astonishing healing process within my body. My muscles began to move, connecting and repairing the damage at an unprecedented pace.
The sensation was both strange and fascinating, as I felt my muscles slithering through my body, swiftly mending the broken connections.
At first, it felt like tiny worms were worming their way through my legs, attaching to each muscle, but soon enough, the healing was complete, leaving my legs and even my nose, which had taken the brunt of the fall, completely restored.
The transformation was nothing short of miraculous. I slowly rose to my feet, amazed to find that not only was the pain gone, but my entire body felt invigorated, as though I had just stepped out of a refreshing bath.
An overwhelming sense of excitement filled my chest, causing me to jump and run with joy, releasing all the pent-up frustration that had accumulated within me.
Once I was done and completely exhausted, I decided that I didn't want anyone to know about the speed of my recovery, so I acted as if I was getting better slowly just like the Mage had said and a month later, I acted like my leg was fully healed.
My mother came to me recently, informing me that we had to visit the Imperial Palace.
so I quickly got dressed in a new outfit, similar to the one I wore during James's ceremony a year ago.
The door to my room soon had a knock, and a maid's voice told me that my parents were waiting for me at the door.
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After a journey down the long and winding brick road, the majestic sight of the capital's towering imperial city walls came into view. These walls rose high into the sky, towering over us at a height of 10 meters.
The impressive sight before us was awe-inspiring, leaving even the most powerful Kings of the different kingdoms within the Empire in amazement. James was no different as his eyes were Glued to the windows staring in amazement at the walls that seemed to get closer and closer as we approached.
My parents, on the other hand, remained calm and unimpressed. They had probably seen these walls over a hundred times before, so the sight did not hold the same level of awe for them as it did for James.
I gazed upon the towering wall of the Empire, admiring its immense size and grandeur. Despite having seen structures that were far taller, I couldn't help but feel in awe of the sheer resources and effort that must have gone into building this magnificent barrier.
The carriage began to slow, and as I peered out of the window, I noticed a congested queue of vehicles waiting to enter through the Empire's walls.
Through the closed windows, I could make out the coach shouting something, although it was difficult to understand. I then saw our family guards on horseback approaching the line of carriages.
The sight of our carriage's insignia and the accompanying guards immediately caused the other people to clear a path for us to pass through.
The other carriages parted like the Red Sea, allowing our carriage to smoothly glide through the center of the line. It felt like we were taking the fast lane at a theme park, with onlookers watching enviously as we effortlessly bypassed the queue.
The sensation was eerily reminiscent of using the fast lane at a theme park, with people watching in envy.
We soon arrived at the guard post, where the guards took a quick look inside the carriage before saluting in recognition of our identity as the Grand Duke family.
As we made our way into the bustling city, the first thing that caught my eye was the medieval-style houses and shops that surrounded us. I could hear the laughter of children playing and see vendors selling their wares of fruits and sweets, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. However, as we continued towards the palace, I couldn't help but notice the stark contrast of a dirty alleyway that seemed to be hiding in plain sight. The sudden shift from beauty to grime was both surprising and jarring.
Our journey finally came to an end as we arrived at the towering palace gates. The guards recognized my parents and, without hesitation, allowed us to pass through. The smooth ride towards the entrance of the magnificent white and gold palace took only a few minutes, but it was enough to leave me in awe. The sight of the palace, set against the lush greenery and vibrant fields of flowers, was truly breathtaking.
The ride through the palace grounds was just as stunning as the palace itself. I was surrounded by lush greenery and extravagantly landscaped gardens, complete with towering fountains and sprawling fields of flowers. The five-minute ride was a breathtaking display of the palace's grandeur and beauty.
The carriage came to a stop in front of the imposing double doors, and we stepped out onto the finely-crafted stone steps. We were greeted by a maid who expertly led us through the halls, guarded by a line of well Armoured knights standing at attention. The air was filled with a sense of reverence and grandeur as we approached a beautifully decorated door at the end of the hallway.
As we approached the door, one of the knights disappeared inside to announce our arrival to the emperor. I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation and nervousness, knowing that I was about to meet the ruler of this magnificent empire.
With a confident stride, Mom and Dad led us into the throne room without waiting for permission.
Once inside I looked around The room as i took in the breathtaking sight it had a luxurious hall covered in golden and white colors stretching out before us.
At the end of the room sat a middle-aged man with short blonde hair and piercing green eyes.
Mom had filled me in on who the Man sitting on the throne was, The Emperor Charles Gloryfield, Emperor of the GloryField Empire.
Beside him stood a much younger boy with blonde hair and stunning violet eyes, who I assumed to be Edward Gloryfield, the prince.
"Welcome to the imperial palace, Albert and Grace. You both look as healthy as ever," said the Emperor with a warm smile.
Dad chuckled and casually called the Emperor by his first name, a gesture that I knew through The Butler Albert, would have resulted in an immediate death sentence for anyone of lower rank. But the Emperor seemed unfazed by this, indicating that the two were close friends.
The emperor's deep, commanding voice filled the room as he addressed James. "Sorry for not attending your child's ceremony. I trust that you understand the importance of hard work, James, especially as the next Grand Duke of my empire." The emperor's piercing gaze met James', as if he was trying to gauge the young man's resolve.
James bowed respectfully to the emperor. "Yes, Your Majesty," he replied, his voice steady and resolute. "I am dedicated to working hard and serving the empire to the best of my ability."
"Why don't the three of you go to the garden and have a chat?" the emperor suggested, glancing over at his sister, our Mom for her approval. Mom nodded in agreement, a gentle smile on her face.
Prince Edward descended from the podium with a mysterious smile on his face. He beckoned for James and I to follow, walking ahead of us with a confident gait.
James began to follow Prince Edward, but before I could take a step, I felt Mom's hand on my back. I turned to look at her as she bent down, her voice barely above a whisper. "Remember to be cautious with your words," she whispered in my ear. "And make sure to tell James the same."
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