Chapter 73: Aidans Dilemma

The Eastern Kingdom was a small island that could be reached by sailing east for dozens of days from the continent inhabited by the Principality, the Empire, the Three Kingdoms of Istria, and the various kingdoms and tribes.

The island was known for its unique and mysterious sorcery that was unseen on the mainland, an art related to magic.

Among the islands inhabitants, the Burning Darkness held a special place of authority. They were the de facto rulers of the island. Despite lacking any familial or lordly rulers, ownership of the island was exclusively passed down to the successor of the Burning Darkness.

This tradition of the succession of a single heir was both the honor and pride of the Eastern Island.

The master of the Burning Darkness was said to possess immense skill in all forms of sorcery, believed to be on par with Sword Masters and Grand Sorcerers. Yet, no one had laid eyes on the master of the island for decades.

Aidan Hamil, a member of the Burning Darkness, was tasked with a mission upon leaving the islandto ensure that Prince Olivurn becomes the Emperor.<

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Initially, Aidan struggled to understand how he could support a prince like Olivurn, who, unlike the First Prince backed by the chancellor, lacked any significant political backing.

However, upon secretly arriving at the Empire from the Eastern Island, Aidan was surprised to discover that Kuwell MacGovern, known as the strongest Sword Master on the continent, had pledged his allegiance to Prince Olivurn. The reason behind this alliance remains a mystery to this day.

What is clear, though, is that the contract between the island and the prince has been fulfilled, and his duty was merely to serve Olivurn Shutean, regardless of any personal connection, friendship, or loyalty to him.

A descendant of the Burning Darkness unquestioningly follows the master's orders without doubt. <

/i>Aidan Hamil had never doubted this command. That is, until he met a certain boy.