Chapter 1 The Vintis Covenant

Ithrindia Vintis the tenth generation heir of the Vintis family one of the most powerful and oldest mage families

A family holding the power of darkness but that power did not reflect the wickedness within them On the contrary to the authority they possessed they lived a solitary life deep within the forest

In Southern Ishvor a region filled with peace and silence free from any social authority

Under the moonlight streaming down on a clear night The sound of footsteps crushing the grass grew clearer The journey ended when he saw a large mansion ahead standing majestically in the heart of the forest

However those footsteps immediately ceased with nothing to indicate the cause a sudden disappearance that created surprise

Amidst the beautifully decorated fountains and bushes in the mansion garden

The young woman appeared with a smooth black cape left unbuttoned revealing a fitted suit jacket and a short black skirt underneath as well as long opaque black stockings that looked like trousers White hair signifying mystery

She stood still her gaze firmly and intently fixed on the mansion entrance Suddenly a man appeared

He came with a long black coat wearing a mask painted with a mournful and dark expression

He slowly materialized like a spirit before showing his loyalty by kneeling before Ithrindia Vintis

She slowly stepped closer to the masked man She held his hand and pulled him up then hugged him gently and soothingly He embraced her back carefully and slightly nervously

She began to move slowly walking along the path in the mansion garden at night with the cold masked man following silently behind

"Thank you very much... You have been gracious to Vintis..."

He stood still and calm allowing the gentle breeze to slowly touch his long black coat softly Amidst the mask covering his face

Only a pair of sharp and chilling jet-black eyes were visible The true voice of the masked man was polite yet filled with deep resolve

"For Vintis..."

"I would exchange everything for you and everyone."

Ithrindia looked up at the beautiful moon on the seemingly melancholic night as if pondering something hidden deep within her heart before she spoke in a polite voice

"How is Sera..."

"...The young lady is well my lady..."

The masked man replied in a polite voice but the politeness was subtly laced with deep cunning and awareness as if he intended to say only this much to communicate something more He deliberately blinked slightly

"You do not have to worry my lady... The young lady is with the mercenaries."

He said in a polite tone but in truth he felt strangely amused by the situation

The conversation between the two completely stopped leaving only the silence emanating from Ithrindia Vintis Beneath her polite and gentle demeanor she hid a powerful authority The silence was more pronounced amidst the buzzing of night insects

"Do not change too much..."

Ithrindia ordered in a decisive yet polite voice

"Let it happen according to the fate that should be."

He reached into the small pocket beneath his coat and took out a wooden carving of a faceless person

The masked man gripped it tightly with indescribable strength causing the delicate wooden carving to turn to dust In that instant a flash of white light shot out from his left hand

Ithrindia turned back looking slightly surprised Her eyes reflected the bright white light flashing from the masked man's hand As the white light slowly faded a glowing white gem

The white light appeared from the masked man's hand The energy radiating from the gem disturbed the surrounding environment causing small grasses and leaves to tremble all around as well as their clothes and hair to subtly sway

"Ten more pieces remain my lady."

The masked man reported in his usual polite voice yet his composure was filled with immense power controlled within the hand holding the gem

Ithrindia slowly moved towards the masked man She raised her left hand to the same level as the Serlenum gem Black energy began to shine from her glove

The black energy completely covered the Serlenum The power of darkness slowly seeped in and dyed the pure white gem like a spell The pristine whiteness was slowly consumed

Until the gem turned completely black As soon as the transformation was complete the white light that had reflected was replaced by a deep red light covering the entire area

"Shatter..."

She exclaimed in a decisive voice while tightly clenching her left hand used to connect with the gem

The light reflecting from the gem abruptly went out leaving only the moonlight and shadow Serlenum had become a solid black seal which floated still on the masked man's left palm

When Ithrindia nodded slightly as permission the masked man responded by gripping the Serlenum which was in the state of a black seal sealed by her dark power

He gripped it violently revealing a fragility never before seen in the sealed gem It shattered into black dust and slowly fell to the grass beside them

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