[Six Years Have Passed]
A maid stands before a more grown Alexander, who is now six years old.
"The Kingdom of Jewels is known across the world for their ability to produce highly skilled mages and knights." Maid Irene paused. "The Smallstar's, your clan, are known to produce some of these mages and knights."
Alex's eyes were wide in excitement, he had always liked learning. "Ooh! Like Julian? He went to that super cool mage school!"
Irene smiled seeing the young boy's eager expression. "Yes, like Julian." She thought for a brief moment. "Do you want to see a real spell?"
His bright orange eyes widened even further. "Yes! Please, can I see a real spell?" He leaned towards the maid from his seat on the ground, mouth forming into a wide grin.
She takes a pin from her hair and presses it into her thumb, only hard enough to break the skin. A small blood drop drips from her thumb.
She hovers her left palm over her right thumb.
"Minor Remedy"
A green aura appears briefly over her thumb as the skin comes back together, and the prick disappears.
"That was a beginner-level healing spell, made to deal with small cuts or bruises." She explained. "It's usually taught in churches to nuns, and it's sometimes passed along from mothers to daughters."
Alexander continues to grin at the maid. "Thanks a bunch for showing me that! I have to get going now, see ya!"
The Smallstar estate has grown into a large complex, which will now be housing the three families which make up the clan.
As he walks through the clan complex, he runs into Victoria, who is one of his cousins.
"Hey Alex!" Victoria said with a happy smile on her face. "It's been a while since we've last seen each other! Our family and Marley's family are moving into this complex with you all!"
He smiles in response to hearing the news. "Really? That's awesome!"
The two run around the complex playing with each other, eventually finding their way into the field where they were playing tag.
Victoria chased after Alex who was running through a flower field.
"Get back here!" She laughed.
"No way slowpoke! You gotta catch me first!" He yelled back to her.
The two played for hours before the sun began to set, tagging each other back and forth, seeming to never tire. As the sun began to set, they headed back into the complex.
They passed by Julian, who had been practicing with his longsword for hours, his face covered in sweat. His muscles were refined from years of training, eyes revealing nothing but determination.
"Woah… Big brother, you are still training?" He looked upward towards his brother who was training, and had been training since sunrise.
Julian pauses briefly letting out a deep breath. "Alexander, if you ever want to join the Royal Magic Knights you'll have to train just as hard!" He smiles at his younger brother.
[To Be Continued]