The Moonlight Swordsman

Aizel, Daisy, and the children entered their allotted room after going to the second floor.

The interior of the room was pristine white, with a warm, reassuring aroma of nature. The large room had nicely constructed hardwood furnishings and plenty of space for Aizel, Daisy, and the kids to rest and unwind.

Everyone took a short nap after the long and exhausting travel to regain their vigor.

In Evening,

Daisy chose to stay in the room, leaving Aizel and the kids to have an evening tour of the city.

The group chose to tour the city on foot, wandering through the bustling streets, visiting the many marketplaces, and tasting a wide range of foods and dishes. Aizel took mental notes of numerous locations he wanted to explore on his own the next day.

After a long hunt, Aizel encountered what had compelled him to come here in the first place.

"The Felgura Magicial Institute"

As Aizel and the kids walked down a tiny path leading to a small, hill-like structure, he saw a towering institute that reminded him of the big castles he had seen in movies.

The sheer vastness of the establishment awed him, and he couldn't stop himself from getting excited at the possibility of exploring its depths.

"Now, calm down, buddy; we will visit here tomorrow." Aizel calmed himself down. He can't wait to explore and learn about magic.

He couldn't help but notice the fine elements in the architecture and the magical items on display as he wandered around. He was certain that tomorrow's visit would be a memorable experience.

Aizel and the kids returned to their room at the Pearl Inn after their tour.

While the kids told Daisy about their adventures in the city, Aizel excused himself to take a well-deserved bath.

Once Aizel finished his bath, he approached Daisy in the hall and struck up a discussion, anxious to learn more about the magical institute.

"So, do you know how I can apply for the institute?" Is there any restriction on joining?" Aizel asked.

"No, anyone can join the institute if they know how to use mana. But there will be a small test that I have heard so far; other than that, I don't know."

Aizel felt a sense of relief wash over him. His concern was that individuals who weren't of noble birth or part of a family might be denied admission to the magic institute.

"So how much is it gonna cost?" Aizel asked.

"Cost? Why would you have to pay to join the institute?" Daisy replied in confusion.

"You mean it's free?"

"Yes, of course. As far as I have heard, every magical institution is free. I don't know about the other kingdoms, but in most of them you don't have to pay anything."

"Then how do they afford everything? Are they just teaching for fun or what?"

"Oh, don't worry about that; you will have to serve them in other ways, like by doing some missions, making potions, participating in tournaments across the kingdoms, and so on.

"The magic institute is owned by the royal family, so when you complete your courses, you might as well receive the chance to work for them. You might earn some good merits for them, from which you can buy all the secret artifacts, potions, knowledge about magic, and so on." Daisy explained.

"Is there any other way to buy that stuff if I don't like to work for the royals?" Aizel asked.

He now desired peace and had no interest in nobles or the royal family.

"There might be, but I don't know how; you have to find it on your own," Daisy replied.

"Well, I should think about that when the time comes, but first I should get my way into the institute first." He thought.

Aizel and Daisy had a talk about various topics ranging from the world of Xelgar to other things.

While peace reigned at the Pearl Inn, chaos engulfed the Gilles mansion, with servants scurrying around and guards on high alert.

Harold Gilles sat in his study, his brow furrowed as he read the letter in his hand. The paper was thick, and the royal family's seal indicated its importance. As he stood up, the creak of the hardwood flooring echoed, his thoughts racing with the implications of the letter.

"Sir, we have sent the letter to the Rosewell family." One of the guards showed up and spoke.

The urgency in Harold Gilles' voice as he spoke to his guard was evident. "Put that matter aside for the time being; we have more essential problems to attend to," he remarked.

He paced around the room, his mind racing. He came to a halt and turned to face the guard. "We must call Katherine's mother as soon as possible following her visit. The royal family has requested a meeting with all of the nobles, and we cannot afford to miss it."

"It's finally time to respond to the riots."

"And what to do about Miss Katherine?"

"Leave it; she might have gone with David to his place. We will get a letter from them. Now go."

Harold gazed out the window with furrowed brows, his mind deep in thought, as the guard bowed and left the room.

Noble families throughout the land were thrown into turmoil by the unexpected summons from the royal family. However, amidst the chaos, some saw an opportunity for the nobles to come together and strategize on how to handle the riots that have started appearing.

In the Rosewell castle...

Leah was gathering her belongings, ready to embark on their journey with Thomas and Alisha, when she was stopped in her tracks by a familiar voice. Her mother appeared, standing between Leah and the door with a solemn expression.

"You are not going anywhere, Leah, for now."

"What do you mean, didn't you tell me to go and find where Aizel is?"

Leah's gaze was drawn to the royal family symbol inscribed on a paper presented to her by her mother. Her eyes grew larger and wider as she began to read the contents, almost bulging from her skull.