Zane was carrying his heavy bag, which is full of clothes and things. He then headed out of the castle, and then put all the bags he had put all his belongings in, inside the carriage.
Zane was breathing heavily, with his upper body slightly lowered and both of his hands resting in his knees. Although he was greatful for all the things he had, he also hated the responsibility of having many belongings.
As Zane rested for a bit, he released a heavy sigh. He then look back on the place, where he had lived his entire life. For some reason, he couldn't help but feel saddened by his departure on Ironveil, even though he had always wanted to move in the main castle.
After all, he was here ever since he was only 3 years old, and this was the place where he had fully learned how to walk, and also where he learned all the things he currently knew.
He stared at the main castle for a while, looking at the ancient-like castle with awe in his eyes. 'Sorry but... things has to change, everything simply can't remain the same forever.'
As those thoughts formed in his mind, a smile appeared on his face. He then started walking, heading in the carriage Ronin was in. Zane and Lyra's belongings are actually in another carriage, since they had to many belongings, it had to be separated with them.
Lyra was already in the carriage, waiting for Zane.
A moment afterwards, Zane finally got to Ronin's carriage. The moment he got inside, the carriage started moving.
His journey to the main castle was peaceful, both Lyra and Ronin was unusually quite. Especially Ronin, he must have alot of questions in his mind but decided to keep them for now.
Although he couldn't really say this peace was gonna last as soon as he arrives in the main castle. Considering, all the Thaleward's are there, as well as the arrogant people Zane knew. He was just hoping, he could avoid them. But, if not, then let's just say things won't go well for Zane.
However, Zane wasn't really that fearful anymore. If he ever needed to face them, he definitely would. But still, avoiding them would be a better choice, as Zane was still weaker then them. Sure, he definitely got stronger than before, but he couldn't say for sure if he was ahead of his cousins.
Zane still had a long way to go, and he knew that. That's why for now he will focus on becoming stronger.
...
Hours later...
Zane finally arrived at the main castle. Well, almost. Zane could now finally see the main castle far ahead.
The moment he saw the main castle, Zane couldn't help but look at it in awe. It was beautiful, and uniquely designed. It was also large, larger than any castle he had ever seen. It almost looked like heaven for a moment, however, he remembered devils lived in this heavenly-like castle.
Zane's face turned somber.
Zane looked towards Lyra, and saw that she was also mesmerized by the large castle before them.
However, as soon as he turned to look at Velrath, confusion started to form on his face.
'Velrath, he doesn't look that much surprised at all.'
However, Zane didn't really wanna ask Velrath. Because, he kind of knew the reason why. Just like noble humans, who lived in a beautiful palace, demons were also the same.
Infact, Velrath was a noble demon, and of the Shadowspire demon clan too. The Shadowspire clan was the most feared demon clan, even in their own domain.
Zane had assumed that Velrath probably lived in a similar castle, or even possibly better.
"It's beautiful isn't it?"
Hearing Ronin's voice, Zane turned his head towards him.
"Yes, it is."
A smile appeared in Ronin's face, he then said.
"Well don't be surprised yet."
Zane raised an eyebrow, hearing Ronin's words. He could guess the meaning behind those words, but it made Zane even more curious on how does the main castle looked on the inside.
Even Lyra couldn't help but be even more curious on how the castle looked on the inside.
Meanwhile, Velrath was sat still, his hands and legs crossed, and his eyes closed. Not one emotion can be identified in his demeanor.
Sooner after, they arrived at the gate. Zane stared at the giant gate before him with his eyes wide. The gate had a unique shape, and looked humongous, Zane could also feel mana flowing through it. 'An enchanted gate?'
Lyra's expression was just the same as before, she watched her surroundings with awe and amazement.
Aside from the gate, there were two knights guarding the gate. As they came to a stop, the knights glanced at each other, they then approached the carriage.
As the two knights approach Ronin, Ronin took out a card and handed it to the knights.
The knights then took the card and stared at it for a while. Then, as they scanned it for bit, the knight who was scanning the card looked shock.
The other knight looked at him with confusion, then, the knight gave the card to him and as he scanned the card, he also looked quite shock.
Zane stared at them with confusion. However, he didn't really mind it that much and focused more on the most important part.
They were going inside the main castle.
As the knights scanned the card, that Ronin handed. They soon opened the gate, letting them inside.
'Finally!'
The moment the gate opened, the carriage started moving once again and headed inside the castle. And as they did, they were greeted by a long and continuous pathway.
Inside the castle was like a small city, everywhere Zane looked, palaces could be seen. With pathways leading to each of those palaces. Currently, they were heading in the main castle, where Thaleward's are mostly seen.
That place is basically where they train and receive tasks. And as they complete the tasks given to them, they are given a Thaleward spell.
The spell they will receive vary on how hard or extreme the task they had completed.
So, basically. Zane still had to receive tasks and complete them, to be able to learn more barrier spells, and as well as sealing spells.
But, there are actually barrier spells and sealing spells that are allowed to be learned without completing any tasks. Well, those spells are actually just spells, high ranked potentialist learned back in their castles.