50 Alyx (1/2)

It was a group of at least twenty people, all of them came in looking at me, each with a fierce look on their face. None had any weapons which for me would normally be a good thing, but here it is definitely not and I could see higher year students in the group which meant I would be getting offensive spells chucked at me.

A let a sigh as I began to regret leaving my sword back at the house I was using. As I looked through them, I noticed not all seemed like mages, some seemed more like warriors which would ruin my chances at rushing in and engaging them in a melee as they would tie me down as the others got to a safe distance.

Looking at the man I was talking to, I now registered even more that I had not asked for his name. ”You better go, there problem is with me, not you.”

He just looked at me and then laughed. ”I will not be leaving you that quickly, they came at you with me here. They can forget about leaving that easily.”

As he turned and looked at them, all of my senses screamed to get away from him, it was as if a monster had awoken right next me. I couldn't help but be stunned. How could someone be able to release such an aura. I know he is the brother of a knight but this is not something I think Ajax could even release.

The massive gang of people, for the first time since they came in, focused on the person next to me. Upon seeing his face, all of them had an expression of horror plastered over their faces. They all began to step back, most tripping over each other. At how they were reacting, I looked in surprise at the man next to me.

Waiting until they had all gone I asked, ”Who exactly are you?”

He just looked at me and smiled, ”I already said I am Ajax's little brother. I am known as Alyx. Similar to my bro's name. Anyway would you like to go in, I don't like being desturbed that much.”

We both walked into the main library together, we got a few glances, but not much attention was paid to us. Alyx walked off to a section on alchemy. I after looking around for a bit decided to walk to the section dedicated to the world itself and the various nations in it.

The first book I picked up was titled, 'A Quick Guide To The Empire'. It was a relatively new book, or at least it looked new to me. Finding a seat in an area secluded from the rest of the library, I opened up the book.

'The Empire as it is commonly known or The Empire of Monica, occupies the majority of the southern territories of the old Imperium, as well as a lot of newer terriers which is where the empire comes from. It is made up of twelve Arch Dukes, each who is sworn to serve the Emperor. Under each Arch Duke are a number of Grand Dukes, under them are the normal Dukes…..The Empire in recent times has been in a bloody civil war deciding who will succeed the throne. This is due to the Emperor of the last dynasty dying and there being no heirs to the throne, effectively causing the main line of the imperial family to extinct.'

The book, although called a simple guide, went into a great deal about the Imperial family as well as the various Arch Duke's families. Covering their territories and connections to the throne and it gave a rough guide to their total strength. By the time I had finished the book, I was amazed at this Empire as it was known. Though I was worried at the same time, this is due to once the Empire's war for its throne is over, the kingdom as well as the surroundings kingdoms will likely be invaded as the Empire wants to expand its own land, especially to the old lands of the Imperium as they connect a lot of relics and secrets which could lead them to the power of the Imperium.