As Lachn was busy being dragged away toward the first aid room, Gareth stepped himself off the fighting stage. As he stashed away Wing Clipper a servant approached him with a gss and pitcher of water.

  As he refreshed himself, a knight approached him and whispered something to him. With a small nod of his head, Gareth then left the arena.

  “All right everyone! The Coldwater Estate tournament battle has been concluded!” The official announced, “Head over to the Porice estate for the next three matches!”

  As the official was announcing, several of the spectators had already gotten up and begun to leave the area already. Many of them in discussion and in awe about Gareth’s impressive dispy.

  “Alright children, would you like to come with us and watch the next few matches?” Duchess Coldwater asked.

  Gilles excitedly followed them along while Vio followed them silently. Duke Coldwater was already making his way toward the limousine, not bothering to wait.

  “Uh… no thanks. I’m thinking about going to the city for a bit.” Bryson said. He would rather not have to surround himself with family and people he didn’t really like. Besides, Vio was cross with him right now.

  Sable simply looked at Bryson with slightly narrowed eyes. Bryson did his best to avoid contact, it felt as if she was analyzing him. Before wordlessly following the others away.

  “Alright then. Bryson, stay safe.” Duchess Coldwater said sweetly.

  “So what are you going to do now?” Li asked as the rest of Bryson’s family left.

  “I see you’re done hiding.” Bryson said.

  “Hey, my job is not getting in their way! What are you going to do alone now?” She said indignant, fidgeting with her bracelet.

  “I don’t know, go home. Py some games.” Bryson said with a shrug.

  “Actually, there is something your father requested.” Out of nowhere Phillip interrupted the two.

  “Ah!” Li screamed shrinking behind the chair once more. Bryson instinctively jumped backwards; hands raised in a strange defensive stance.

  “Pardon my interruption young master.” Phillip said politely. Bryson could see his eyes were brimming with ughter.

  Bryson with slightly gritted teeth spoke, “What is it Phillip?”

  “Your father thought that you might not want to attend, so he has set aside some assignments for you.” Phillip expined.

  “What do you mean?” Bryson said cautiously.

  “He said that you must keep up with your studies. There are plenty of studies that I have prepared for you on behalf of your father. From mathematics, history and magic. I have prepared projects for all of them.” Phillip said.

  “Oh…” Bryson said bleakly, “Wait. You said magical studies, correct?”

  “Yes I did.”

  “So… would it be alright if I were to go to the magic store and try and decipher one of the enchanted devices?” Bryson asked hopefully.

  Phillip gave a small pause, pondering for a second, “I suppose that would be a decent application of your magical studies. Very well young master, don’t forget to bring a guard with you.”

  Bryson inwardly gave a sigh of relief, “Yes, I’ll keep that in mind.” Alright, avoided work for today. Bryson thought happily.

  ***

  “What is this.” Bryson asked with a raised eyebrow, staring at the new member joining him on his trip to the Warrington Sprite. Upon entering Darlington, he decided to walk the rest of the way to town. If nothing but to kill some more time.

  “That’s rude.” The new member said, “I have a name.” She said pcing her hands on her hips and puffing her chest out confidently.

  “Frost. Expin.” Bryson said irritated already.

  “Look, Lottie’s never been to a magic shop before. In fact, neither of us had. I thought it would be fun.” Li said with a shrug.

  Bryson then turned toward the corporal Nico Reese, who had recently returned back on duty a few weeks ago. Apparently, the weird bde that had injured Nico was actually poisoned which caused him to go through rehabilitation longer than usual, or something. Bryson didn’t really bother listening to the report in detail once he learned that Nico would fully recover.

  “Well, I-I thought it would be harmless.” Nico said.

  “Yeah, what’s wrong with me joining?” Lottie questioned.

  “How did she even get here?” Bryson questioned.

  “I messaged her, she knows her way around the city.” Li replied.

  “Is that even safe?” Bryson asked.

  “Hey, I know to be careful. Besides I came with friends.” Lottie stated.

  “And where are they?” Bryson asked again.

  “When they heard you were coming they left. People don’t like you.” She said pinly.

  Bryson gave Lottie a tired look before looking back over to Li, “You’re going to pay for what she buys?”

  “Uh… well.” Li said awkwardly.

  “What happened to all that money I gave you?” Bryson said with a shake of his head.

  “I had to pay off a lot of family debt! Most of it’s gone.” She cried.

  “Of course it is.” Bryson said rolling his eyes, gncing at Li’s bracelet before focusing on Lottie, “You get one thing.” Bryson said sternly.

  “Okay!” Lottie excimed happily, she quickly running forward.

  “Lottie wait!” Li shouted out chasing after her younger sister.

  “Hurry up slowpokes!” She shouted back.

  Bryson and Nico watched as the two Frosts bounded away from them.

  “Well, I’m not running. Get them back here.” Bryson commanded.

  “Yes sir.” Nico said giving an amused smile as he chased after the two.

  I’m starting to regret my decision. Bryson thought. This might be a long day.

  ***

  Bryson and his group after much dey finally made it to the street where the Warrington Estate was located. The massive sign had been upgraded since he had first visited the pce all those months ago with the rest of his family. It now was fully illuminated and had a massive wizard hat built on top of the building as well.

  Bryson noticed that the illumination from the sign wasn’t lights but from magic. Ever since Bryson had received his power, he was able to tell what had magic and what didn’t. It was hard to describe how exactly he was able to do it, he was just able to.

  Seeing the magic was only a semi-accurate way of describing it, while he can see that something is there, it wasn’t like he could actually see a real image. It would be more appropriate to say that he could feel the magic. Almost like a sixth sense that allows him to tell what was and was not magical.

  He still had no idea why but–

  “Hey! Let’s go in already!” Lottie yelled out impatiently at him, she was already across the street and standing before the entrance next to Li.

  Giving an annoyed sigh Bryson trudged across the street along with Nico as he reached the other two.

  “Behave yourself.” Bryson warned Lottie.

  “Yeah, yeah. Whatever.” She said dismissively before opening the door and heading in.

  Bryson gred at Li, “I swear to the gods Frost. You keep her under control.”

  “I know, I know. You worry too much. She won’t do anything.” Li assured before heading in herself.

  “Well… should we head in as well young master.” Nico asked politely.

  Watching the two Frost sisters explore the pce through the clear gss door, Bryson rubbed his temple in frustration. I hate this. Bryson thought before entering the building himself, ignoring Nico.

  Author's Note: Bryson sure loves talking to people.